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AGENDA - Council - 20210713Town of Aurora Council Meeting Agenda (Revised) Date:July 13, 2021 Time:7 p.m. Location:Video Conference Pages 1.Procedural Notes This meeting will be held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. Additional items are marked with an asterisk (*). 2.Approval of the Agenda 3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4.Community Presentations 4.1.Courtney Paterson, Acting Youth Programmer; Re: John West Memorial Scholarship Award 5.Delegations Note: This meeting will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/Townofaurora/videos. Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on delegation. *5.1.Margaret Burns, Resident; Re: Item 7.1.11 - PDS21-081 - Henderson Drive Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Assessment 1 6.Consent Agenda 6.1.Council Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2021 3 That the Council meeting minutes of June 22, 2021, be adopted as circulated. 1. 6.2.Council Closed Session Minutes of June 15, 2021 (confidential attachment) That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of June 15, 2021, be adopted as circulated. 1. 6.3.Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 15, 2021 26 That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of June 15, 2021, be adopted as circulated. 1. 7.Standing Committee Reports 7.1.General Committee Meeting Report of July 6, 2021 31 7.1.1.Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 28, 2021 Memo That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 28, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.2.Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 Minutes That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 7, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.3.Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2021 Minutes That the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of June 8, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.4.Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021 Minutes That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 9, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.5.Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2021 Minutes That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes of June 16, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.6.Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021 Minutes That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.7.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2021 Minutes That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of June 23, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.1.8.OPS21-010 - Residential Waste Bag Tag Program Report That Report No. OPS21-010 be received; and1. That the implementation of a user-pay Bag Tag program for the disposal of additional residential waste be approved to commence on January 1, 2022; and 2. That the implementation of a Bag Tag program, for single family dwelling and secondary dwelling units, to allow three (3) bags without tags and up to three (3) additional bags with tags, maximum of a six (6) bag total, at a cost of $5 per tag be approved; and 3. That a By-law to amend By-law No. 5590-14, being the Waste Collection By-law, be enacted prior to January 1, 2022; and 4. That By-law No. 6293-20, being the Fees and Charges By-law, be amended to include the new bag tag fee to be enacted a future Council Meeting. 5. 7.1.9.PDS21-086 - 2051 Growth Forecast and Service Allocation Updates Report Attachment 1 That Report No. PDS21-086 be received; and1. That Council endorse the Town of Aurora’s 2051 growth forecast of 84,900 persons and 41,000 jobs assigned by York Region, for inclusion in the Region of York Official Plan; and 2. That a copy of Report No. PDS21-086 and Council resolution be forwarded to the York Regional Clerk. 3. 7.1.10.PDS21-057 - Traffic Calming Measures within the One-way Section of Centre Street – Supplementary Report Report Figure 1 That Report No. PDS21-057 be received; and1. That Council approve the installation of speed cushions for the portion of Centre Street between Spruce Street and Wells Street. 2. 7.1.11.PDS21-081 - Henderson Drive Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Assessment Report Figures 1-2 That Report No. PDS21-081 be received; and1. That the existing pedestrian crossover installed on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate be retrofitted to further enhance safety for pedestrian and vulnerable road users; and 2. That the associated cost to retrofit the existing pedestrian crossover identified in Recommendation No. 2, be funded from Capital Project No. 34518 – Pedestrian Crossings as per the 2014 Development Charges Study. 3. 7.1.12.FIN21-033 - 2021 Interim Forecast Update - As of April 30, 2021 Report Attachments 1-3 That Report No. FIN21-033 be received for information.1. 7.1.13.PDS21-084 - Heritage Permit Application, Farani, 74 Centre Street, File Number: HPA-2020-04 Report Figure 1 Figure 2 That Council consents to a 90-day extension of Heritage Permit application HPA-2020-04; and 1. That Report No. PDS21-084 be deferred to the next General Committee meeting in 2021. 2. 7.1.14.PDS21-087 - Heritage Permit Application, Bruno, 20 Spruce Street, Lot 118 PLAN 246, File Number: HPA-2021-04 Report Attachments 1-2 That Report No. PDS21-087 be received; and1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-04 be approved to permit the construction of a single storey garage addition on the south side of the existing dwelling at 20 Spruce Street. 2. 7.1.15.PDS21-088 - Heritage Permit Application, Smale, 63 Catherine Avenue, Lot 19 PLAN 116, File Number: HPA-2021-02 Report Attachments 1-2 That Report No. PDS21-088 be received; and1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-02 be approved to permit the partial demolition of the rear portion of the existing dwelling at 63 Catherine Avenue. 2. 7.1.16.PDS21-090 - Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2021-07, 28 Wellington Street West & 11 Machell Avenue, Town of Aurora Report Attachments 1-7 That Report No. PDS21-090 be received; and1. That a new capital project with total budget authority of $200,000 be approved for the replacement of the existing retaining wall and staircase that fronts 28 Wellington Street West and 11 Machell Avenue to be funded from the Roads Repair and Replacement reserve; and 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-07 be approved to rehabilitate the existing retaining wall that fronts Wellington Street West and 11 Machell Avenue using the existing natural stones, replace concrete staircase and handrails. 3. *7.1.17.York Regional Council Highlights of June 24, 2021 Regional Report That the York Regional Council Highlights of June 24, 2021, be received for information. 1. 7.2.Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 22, 2021 42 7.2.1.FIN21-032 - 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Report Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation That Report No. FIN21-032 be received; and1. That the 2020 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, be approved and published on the Town’s website; and 2. That the 2021 year-end audit plan as proposed by BDO Canada LLP be endorsed. 3. 8.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) 9.Motions 9.1.Councillor Gaertner; Re: Increased Signage for the Arboretum 44 9.2.Councillor Gaertner; Re: Development Plan – Adjoining Major Transit Station Areas and Stable Neighbourhoods 45 9.3.Councillor Kim; Re: Stop Signs and Crosswalk Installation - Machell Ave and Irwin Ave 46 10.New Business 11.By-laws 11.1.By-law Number XXXX-21- Being a By-law to Authorize the Use of Alternative Voting and Vote-Counting Methods. 47 (General Committee Report No. CS21-040, May 4, 2021) 11.2.By-law Number XXXX-21 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 460- 480 William Graham Drive, to remove a holding symbol “h” (York Region Christian Senior Homes Inc.). 48 (General Committee Report No. PDS21-074, Jun 15, 2021) 11.3.By-law Number XXXX-21 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 23. 52 (General Committee Report No. PDS21-075, Jun 15, 2021) 11.4.By-law Number XXXX-21 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, to make a number of housekeeping and technical corrections. 60 (General Committee Report No. PDS21-071, Jun 15, 2021) 11.5.By-law Number XXXX-21 - Being a By-law to appoint building inspectors for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 64 12.Closed Session There are no Closed Session items for this meeting. 13.Confirming By-law 13.1.By-law XXXX-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council meeting on July 13, 2021 67 14.Adjournment -RKQ:HVW:D\ $XURUD2QWDULR /*- DXURUDFD 'HOHJDWLRQ5HTXHVW 7KLVUHTXHVWDQGDQ\ZULWWHQVXEPLVVLRQVRUEDFNJURXQGLQIRUPDWLRQIRUFRQVLGHUDWLRQE\HLWKHU&RXQFLORU &RPPLWWHHVRI&RXQFLOLVEHLQJVXEPLWWHGWR/HJLVODWLYH6HUYLFHV &RXQFLORU&RPPLWWHH Council &RXQFLORU&RPPLWWHH0HHWLQJ'DWH a 6XEMHFW +HQGHUVRQ7DPDUDF/HH*DWH&URVVZDON )XOO1DPHRI6SRNHVSHUVRQDQG1DPHRI*URXSRU3HUVRQVEHLQJ5HSUHVHQWHGLIDSSOLFDEOH 0DUJDUHW%XUQV y Page 1 of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y Page 2 of 67 1 Town of Aurora Council Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 7 p.m. Video Conference Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair) Councillor Wendy Gaertner Councillor John Gallo Councillor Rachel Gilliland (arrived 7:06 p.m.) Councillor Sandra Humfryes Councillor Harold Kim Councillor Michael Thompson Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer Allan Downey, Director of Operations Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications Phillip Rose, Manager, Library Square Jim Tree, Manager, Roads & Water (Acting) Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Procedural Notes This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Page 3 of 67 2 Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Council consented to extend the hour from 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Council consented to extend the hour to 11:15 p.m. and to remove New Business from the agenda. 2. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved, including the following items requiring a two-thirds majority vote:  Delegation 5.3 - David Charezenko, representing Silhouette Aurora Inc.; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21-064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street  Delegation 5.4 - Peter Care and Erin Miller, Residents; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21- 064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Gilliland On a two-thirds majority vote the motion Carried (6 to 0) 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 4. Community Presentations 4.1 Javed S. Khan, President and Chair, and Stephen Forsey, Chair, Induction Committee, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame; Re: 2021 Class of Inductees to the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Council consented to allow ten minutes for the presentation. Page 4 of 67 3 Javed Khan and Stephen Forsey announced the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame 2021 Class of Inductees including Colin Graham (Builder/Contributor), Brendan Macken (Athlete), Lois Thompson (Builder/Contributor), and Steve Vickers (Athlete), who will be honoured at an Induction Celebration Dinner on November 18, 2021, at the Royal Venetian Mansion. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the presentation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 4.2 Jim Tree Retirement Al Downey, Director of Operations, provided a presentation and video in honour of Jim Tree's 42 years of service to the Town, highlighting his many contributions to the development of the community. Jim Tree spoke to his experience with the Town and expressed his appreciation. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the presentation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 5. Delegations 5.1 Jeff MacKeigan, ChainLink Disc Golf, and Todd Billo, Resident; Re: Motion 9.1 - Councillor Kim; Re: Disc Golf in Aurora Jeff MacKeigan, Cara Hovius, and Todd Billo provided background and answered questions in support of Councillor Kim's motion regarding disc golf in Aurora. Page 5 of 67 4 Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion 9.1. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 5.2 Kasie Colbeck, Resident; Re: Motion 9.3 - Councillor Humfryes; Re: Food Insecurity in Aurora Kasie Colbeck provided background on Project Let-Us, a community initiative that enables anyone to grow their own food with a commitment to harvest and donate any excess produce to help ease food insecurity within the Town, and requested that the Town consider adopting this program and help to promote and raise awareness around gardening and giving back. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion 9.3. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 5.3 David Charezenko, representing Silhouette Aurora Inc.; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21-064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street David Charezenko, Land User Planner, presented renderings of the proposed development and addressed Council's previous comments regarding location, architecture, use of heritage-based architectural details, and accents drawn from heritage buildings in the surrounding Aurora Promenade. He further noted that Page 6 of 67 5 mitigation of any built form impacts on the adjacent landowner is also being addressed. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gilliland That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 7.1.8. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes Carried (6 to 0) 5.4 Peter Care and Erin Miller, Residents; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21-064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street Peter Care and Erin Miller, owners of the property adjacent to the proposed development, provided background and expressed concerns regarding notice, the proposed parking, garbage, and snow storage sites adjacent to their property line, and loss of privacy. They requested that the developer consider planting mature cedar and oak trees along the property line, remove two parking spaces, and reposition the garbage location. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 7.1.8. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes Carried (6 to 0) 6. Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes Page 7 of 67 6 That the Consent Agenda items, 6.1 to 6.3 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 6.1 Council Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2021 1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 25, 2021, be adopted as circulated. Carried 6.2 Special Meeting of Council Minutes of May 25, 2021 1. That the Special Meeting of Council minutes of May 25, 2021, be adopted as circulated. Carried 6.3 Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2021 1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of June 8, 2021, be adopted as circulated. Carried 7. Standing Committee Reports Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 to 7.3 inclusive, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of sub-items 7.1.5, 7.1.8, 7.2.2, 7.2.8, and 7.2.9, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 7.1 General Committee Meeting Report of June 1, 2021 7.1.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 26 and April 23, 2021 Page 8 of 67 7 Memorandum 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 26 and April 23, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.1.2 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2021 Minutes 1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 11, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.1.3 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2021 Minutes 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 12, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.1.4 FIN21-027 - Draft Fiscal Strategy Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 1. That Report No. FIN21-027 to be received; and 2. That the presented draft fiscal strategy for the Town be approved. Carried 7.1.5 CMS21-018 - Library Square Renaming Report Main motion Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1. That Report No. CMS21-018 be received for information. Page 9 of 67 8 Amendment Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That Library Square be renamed as Aurora Town Square. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Gilliland Carried (5 to 2) Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1. That Report No. CMS21-018 be received; and 2. That Library Square be renamed as Aurora Town Square. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Gilliland Carried (5 to 2) 7.1.6 PDS21-059 - Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Deferral Agreement – Board of Trustees of the Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street Report Attachment 1 1. That Report No. PDS21-059 be received; and 2. That the Cash-in-Lieu payment of $68,500 apportioned to the property owned by the Board of Trustees of the Aurora United Church be deferred until such time that the uses or other circumstances change on the property located at 15186 Yonge Street. Carried 7.1.7 PDS21-061 - Request for Increased Capital Budget Authority for the Aurora Snow Storage Facility - Lambert Willson Park Page 10 of 67 9 Report Attachment 1 1. That Report No. PDS21-061 be received; and 2. That the total approved budget authority for Capital Project No. 34006 be increased to $1,190,000.00, representing an increase of $290,000 to be funded from the Services Related to a Highway DC and Storm Water Reserves; and 3. That $175,200 and $114,800 in previously approved capital budget authority for Project No. 34707 and 31108, respectively be transferred to Project No. 34006. Carried 7.1.8 PDS21-064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 9, and Lots 51 and 52, Registered Plan 246, File Number: SP-2018-03 Report Figures 1-9 Main motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. PDS21-064 be received; and 2. That the revised development concept for Site Plan Application File SP-2018-03 to permit the development of 53 stacked townhouse units, continue to be approved in principle, subject to the following conditions: i. That all outstanding comments, conditions, and requirements from Town and external agencies be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services, prior to execution of a Site Plan agreement; and ii. That the Owner obtain Minor Variance approval for the required exceptions to Zoning By-law No. 6000-17, as amended, as identified in Table 1 of this report, from the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee’s decision for the Minor Variance shall be final and binding, and the applicant Page 11 of 67 10 shall satisfy any conditions of approval imposed by the Committee; and iii. That the Owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the provision for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, securities, and any other financial obligations; and 3. That Council revoke servicing allocation for six (6) townhouse dwelling units. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That the main motion be amended by adding the following sub-clause: iv. That the snow storage facility be moved offsite and replaced with deciduous trees. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. PDS21-064 be received; and 2. That the revised development concept for Site Plan Application File SP-2018-03 to permit the development of 53 stacked townhouse units, continue to be approved in principle, subject to the following conditions: i. That all outstanding comments, conditions, and requirements from Town and external agencies be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services, prior to execution of a Site Plan agreement; and Page 12 of 67 11 ii. That the Owner obtain Minor Variance approval for the required exceptions to Zoning By-law No. 6000-17, as amended, as identified in Table 1 of this report, from the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee’s decision for the Minor Variance shall be final and binding, and the applicant shall satisfy any conditions of approval imposed by the Committee; and iii. That the Owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the provision for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, securities, and any other financial obligations; and iv. That the snow storage facility be moved offsite and replaced with deciduous trees; and 3. That Council revoke servicing allocation for six (6) townhouse dwelling units. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 7.1.9 OPS21-012 - Alternative Locations for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Skateboard Park Report Attachment 1 1. That Report No. OPS21-012 be received for information. Carried 7.1.10 OPS21-013 - Future Off Leash Dog Park Locations Report Attachment 1 1. That Report No. OPS21-013 be received; and 2. That staff include the Engelhard Nursery property in the 10 Year Capital Plan for construction of a future Off Leash Dog Park with trail connection to Sheppard’s Bush/Tim Jones Trail System. Page 13 of 67 12 Carried 7.1.11 OPS21-014 - Parkland Naming Report Attachment 1 That Report No. OPS21-014 - Parkland Naming be referred back to staff. Carried 7.2 General Committee Meeting Report of June 15, 2021 7.2.1 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2021 Minutes 1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of May 27, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.2.2 PDS21-075 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By- law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, TFP Aurora Developments Inc., 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard, Blocks 1, 2 and 6, Plan 65M-3852, File Numbers: OPA-2017-01, ZBA-2017-03 and SUB- 2017-02 Report Figures 1-8 Appendices A-B Schedule A Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1. That Report No. PDS21-075 be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2017-01 (TFP Aurora Developments Inc.) be approved to: a. Amend Schedule AA of OPA 30 to re-designate the subject lands to “Low-Medium Density Residential” and “Medium- High Density Residential”, and amend Schedule ‘H’ of the Town of Aurora Official Plan to identify a new Site Specific Policy Area, in accordance with Figures 5 and 6 attached to this report; and Page 14 of 67 13 b. Amend OPA 30 policies to allow for a “6-storey Supportive Housing (senior citizens’ home) Building” as a permitted use, and allow for maximum net residential density to be calculated across all lands designated as Medium-High Density Residential within the development; and 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2017-03 (TFP Aurora Developments Inc.) be approved to rezone the subject lands to “Detached Fourth Density Residential Exception R4(XX) Zone”, “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception R8(XX) Zone”, and “Second Density Apartment Residential Exception RA2(XX) Zone”; and 4. That should the applicant secure the lands between Block 37 and 53 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision from York Region as shown on Figure 4, that these lands be rezoned from “Open Space O1 Zone” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception R8(XX) Zone”; and a. That in accordance with Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., as amended, that no further notice is required to be given in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law, as inclusion of the additional lands within the development is minor and meets the general intent of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and 5. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2017-02 (TFP Aurora Developments Inc.) be approved to create 35 lots and 38 blocks, subject to the conditions listed in Schedule ‘A’ to this report; and 6. That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to approve minor redlined revisions to the draft plan prior to registration, if necessary, should additional lands between Blocks 37 and 53 be secured from the Region of York; and 7. That Council grant an allocation of 685 persons from the reserve to service the development of 37 single-detached dwelling units and 209 townhouse dwelling units within the Draft Plan of Subdivision; and Page 15 of 67 14 8. That the implementing Official Plan Amendment be forwarded to the Region of York for approval; and 9. That the Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-2017-03 be brought forward to a future Council Meeting following approval of the implementing Official Plan Amendment by the Region of York; and 10. That in accordance with Section 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., as amended, an exemption to the two-year moratorium on minor variance applications after adoption of a privately initiated zoning by-law amendment be granted to permit the submission of a minor variance application(s), if required, for consideration by the Committee of Adjustment. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Carried (5 to 2) 7.2.3 CMS21-022 - Library Square Governance Update Report 1. That Report No. CMS21-022 be received; and 2. That staff implement a unified Internet Technology network across the entire Library Square complex, including the Aurora Public Library; and 3. That staff assume responsibility for all aspects of the computer network for Library Square, including the wide area network, local area network, Wi-Fi, networking, and meeting room hardware/software across the entire Library Square complex, including the Aurora Public Library; and 4. That staff report back in September with an IT implementation status update, including service level agreements for the Aurora Public Library and Aurora Cultural Centre; and 5. That staff assume responsibility for all facility bookings across the entire Library Square complex, including the meeting spaces Page 16 of 67 15 adjoining the Aurora Public Library, but not the remainder of the Library. Carried 7.2.4 CAO21-006 - Annual Reports to the Community: 2019 and 2020 Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation 1. That Report No. CAO21-006 be received for information. Carried 7.2.5 FIN21-029 - Updated Development Charges Study and By-law Approval Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 1. That Report No. FIN21-029 be received; and 2. That the updated Development Charges Background Study report presented at the May 18, 2021 Special Meeting of Council be adopted; and 3. That the proposed amending Development Charges By-law, included with the updated Development Charges Background Study, be enacted on June 22, 2021. Carried 7.2.6 FIN21-031 - 2020 Year End Operating Budget Results - As of Dec. 31, 2020 Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 1. That Report No. FIN21-031 be received for information. Carried 7.2.7 PDS21-071 - Town-Initiated Housekeeping Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law Number 6000-17 Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 1. That Report No. PDS21-071 be received; and 2. That a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Number 6000-17 be enacted at a future Council meeting. Carried Page 17 of 67 16 7.2.8 PDS21-074 - Application for Site Plan and Lifting of the Holding Symbol, 460 – 480 William Graham Drive, Block 5, Plan 65M-4442, File Number: SP-2020-07, Related File Number: OPA-2017-04, ZBA- 2016-12 Report Figures 1-9 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gilliland 1. That Report No. PDS21-074 be received; and 2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2020-07 to permit the construction of a seven (7) storey building with 125 independent living units be approved, in principle, subject to the following conditions: a. That all outstanding comments and requirements of the Town and external agencies be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services, prior to execution of a site plan agreement; b. That the Owner enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the provision for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, securities, and any other financial obligations; and 3. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be approved and that the amending By-law be presented for enactment at a future Council Meeting. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Carried (6 to 1) 7.2.9 PDS21-076 - Aurora Economic Development Corporation – Project Funding Request Report Page 18 of 67 17 Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1. That Report No. PDS21-076 be received; and 2. That the creation of a new project with total Capital Budget Authority of $20,000 for the purposes of an AEDC marketing campaign to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve be approved; and 3. That the management and distribution of the funds be directed through the Economic Development Operating Budget in accordance with the Town’s Finance and Procurement processes. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gallo Carried (6 to 1) 7.2.10 York Regional Council Highlights of May 27, 2021 Memorandum 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of May 27, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.3 Budget Committee Meeting Report of June 1, 2021 Carried 8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) None. 9. Motions 9.1 Councillor Kim; Re: Disc Golf in Aurora Whereas a local resident delegated to Council earlier in the year explaining the popularity and benefits of disc golf; and Page 19 of 67 18 Whereas disc golf is a fast-growing sport that people of all ages and physical conditioning can participate in; and Whereas disc golf courses have seen double-digit increases since 2015 and Canadian membership in the Canadian Disc Golf Association has experienced year-over-year growth for more than a decade; and Whereas disc golf has many benefits including low cost of entry, decreases both stress and obesity, increases the use of existing park space, can be played 365 days per year, and is one of the few activities available to be played in a COVID environment; and Whereas the Parks and Recreation Master Plan states that the Town must be prepared to appropriately respond to future requests and that these demands may arise for existing activities/facilities or for those that evolve according to future trends and preferences; Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate the following, but not be limited to: a. The feasibility of making disc golf available in Aurora; b. Identifying locations; c. Identifying and reviewing disc golf organizational providers in this sector; d. Reviewing the experience of other municipalities; e. Any resources required; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back by the end of October 2021. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes Carried (6 to 0) 9.2 Councillor Gilliland; Re: Invasive Species and Insects Whereas invasive species and insects such as garlic mustard, dog strangling vine and Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) are present in all of Page 20 of 67 19 Aurora, including private and public properties that cause havoc in our environment; and Whereas volunteers of the Aurora Community Arboretum primarily care for the Arboretum lands to control various invasive species and insects; and Whereas the Environmental Advisory Committee and the general public have expressed the need to mitigate invasive species through an education campaign and safe extraction of invasive species, as deemed appropriate; and Whereas barriers to the public expressed difficulty identifying invasive weeds and insects by photos alone, as well as how to safely treat, handle and/or dispose of them; and Whereas a hands-on Invasive Weed Cleanup Day would benefit the community to help identify invasive weeds, mitigate, attract and diversify more volunteers, and inform residents of all ages; and Whereas it would be beneficial to include educational information and samples of invasive weeds and insects, as deemed appropriate by staff, at an in-person pop-up campaign to help identify, safe handling, dangers, awareness and mitigation techniques; Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back by October 2021 regarding the Town integrating a pilot program to collaborate with the existing Town of Aurora Cleanup Day starting in 2022 to include an Invasive Weed Cleanup Day in specific areas identified by the Town; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town Parks Division, in collaboration with the Arboretum, introduce an in-person pop-up education campaign at events such as the Aurora Farmers’ Market to help identify, treat, safe handling and/or disposal of invasive species and insects, as deemed appropriate by Town staff and volunteer opportunities. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) Page 21 of 67 20 9.3 Councillor Humfryes; Re: Food Insecurity in Aurora Whereas according to the York Region Nutritious Food Basket 2019 fact sheet “(for) many families in York Region, incomes are inadequate to afford the cost of nutritious food…” with 1 in 9 households experiencing some form of food insecurity affecting their access to healthy food; and Whereas the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council states that, “COVID- 19 has highlighted the urgent need for all of us to work together to build healthy, sustainable, and just food systems”; and Whereas municipalities can play a direct, strategic role in facilitating the development of more secure and sustainable local food networks and promoting food security programs; and Whereas Aurora and York Region currently have several local food security initiatives such as Community Gardens, the Good Food Box, the York Region Food Network, and the recently initiated local program Project Let-Us, a scaleable food security project, that seek to support residents in meeting their food needs; and Whereas growing your own food has positive impacts on the personal health and well-being of residents by providing a COVID-19 safe, environmentally friendly activity that enables residents to stay active while fostering food security and food literacy; and Whereas vegetable gardening has positive impacts on our environment— and, in particular, on climate change—by reducing water use, greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel use, food waste, food packaging and use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers; and Whereas programs that encourage residents to grow produce at home, and where possible donate a share of their homegrown crops to neighbours, local food banks/meal programs, and build food security for their families are key to fostering food resiliency in our community; and Whereas there is a recognized need to support projects that are COVID-19 safe activities that keep residents active while at the same time fostering important food literacy skills; and Whereas many municipalities offer seed sharing and other vegetable gardening programs to encourage residents to grow their own food; and Page 22 of 67 21 Whereas Aurora does not yet have a municipally supported backyard gardening program or municipally supported food security initiative; and Whereas towns and cities across the country have developed municipal food security strategies, including food security charters, and advisory councils with a goal towards supporting their community on food issues, enhancing public health, and fostering better food literacy and security for all residents; Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back on how the municipality can better address the issue of food insecurity in Aurora by: a. Investigating the possibility of creating a Food Charter for Aurora; and b. Investigating the creation of a volunteer Food Security Advisory Committee that will: i. Initiate the development of, and support the implementation of, a Town of Aurora Food Strategy with a goal toward better access to quality, safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all residents; and ii. Foster support for local food security initiatives such as backyard gardening programs, and container gardening programs, that ensure greater food security and food literacy in Aurora. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 10. New Business None. Page 23 of 67 22 11. By-laws 11.1 By-law Number 6356-21 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6128-18, to designate the Improvement Area to be known as the Aurora Business Improvement Area and to establish the Aurora BIA Board of Management. 11.2 By-law Number 6357-21 - Being a By-law to Amend By-law 6166-19, to establish development charges for the Town of Aurora. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim That the By-laws items 11.1 and 11.2 be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 12. Closed Session None. 13. Confirming By-law 13.1 By-law No. 6358-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council meeting on June 22, 2021 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the confirming by-law be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Carried (7 to 0) 14. Adjournment Mayor Mrakas provided a COVID-19 vaccination update. Page 24 of 67 23 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim That the meeting be adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Carried Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 25 of 67 1 Town of Aurora Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:45 p.m. Video Conference Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair) Councillor Harold Kim Councillor Wendy Gaertner Councillor Sandra Humfryes Councillor Michael Thompson Councillor Rachel Gilliland Councillor John Gallo Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services (left at 6:35 p.m.) Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy (left at 6:35 p.m.) Slav Szlapczynski, Associate Solicitor (left at 5:58 p.m.) Michael de Rond, Town Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Procedural Notes This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:46 p.m. Council reconvened into open session at 6:58 p.m. Page 26 of 67 2 2.Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Gallo That the confidential Council Closed Session agenda be approved. Carried 3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50 . 4.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Gallo That Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-079 – Land Acquisition - Yonge/Wellington Intersection Improvements 2.Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Re: Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-078 – Aurora BUA Director Appointments 3.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-080– Potential Property Acquisition Carried 4.1 Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-079 – Land Acquisition – Yonge/Wellington Intersection Improvements A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Page 27 of 67 3 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim 1. That Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-079 be received; and 2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Carried (7 to 0) 4.2 Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-078 – Aurora BIA Director Appointments Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gilliland 1. That Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-078 be received; and 2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Carried (7 to 0) 4.3 Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-080– Potential Property Acquisition A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1. That Council Closed Session Report No. PDS21-080 be received; and 2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed. Page 28 of 67 4 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gilliland Nays (1): Councillor Gallo Carried (6 to 1) 5. Confidential Notices of Motion 5.1 Councillor Gallo; Re: Proposed Park Name Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gilliland 1. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gilliland Nays (1): Councillor Gallo Carried (6 to 1) 6. Confirming By-law 6.1 By-law No. 6355-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council Closed Session on June 15, 2021 Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the confirming by-law be enacted. Carried 7. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Carried Councillor Kim That the meeting be adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Carried Page 29 of 67 5 Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 30 of 67 1 Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting Report Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 7:00 p.m. Video Conference Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair) Councillor Harold Kim Councillor Wendy Gaertner Councillor Sandra Humfryes Councillor Michael Thompson Councillor Rachel Gilliland Councillor John Gallo Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer Allan Downey, Director of Operations Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services Anca Mihail, Manager, Engineering Services Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Procedural Notes This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Page 31 of 67 2 2. Approval of the Agenda General Committee approved the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services. 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 4. Community Presentations None. 5. Delegations 5.1 Steve Armes, Resident; Re: Item 8.6 - PDS21-084 - Heritage Permit Application, Farani, 74 Centre Street, File Number: HPA-2020-04 Steve Armes expressed concerns regarding the proposed heritage permit application for 74 Centre Street including the proposed size of the development and inconsistencies with the nature and historical features of the Aurora North East Quadrant. He further noted his and his neighbours willingness to work with the applicant to come up with something agreeable for everyone involved. General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to Item 8.6. 5.2 Mike Fuller, Resident; Re: Item 8.6 - PDS21-084 - Heritage Permit Application, Farani, 74 Centre Street, File Number: HPA-2020-04 (written delegation) Mike Fuller submitted a written delegation expressing concerns regarding the proposed heritage permit application for 74 Centre Street including the proposed double duplex design and inconsistencies with the heritage elements in the proposal. He further expressed questions regarding the impact of the development on the surrounding water and wastewater infrastructure, parking, and traffic flow. Page 32 of 67 3 General Committee received and referred the comments of the written delegation to Item 8.6. 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 28, 2021 General Committee recommends: 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 28, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes General Committee recommends: That the Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, 7.1 to 7.6 inclusive, be received. Carried 7.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 7, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.2 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2021 1. That the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of June 8, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.3 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 9, 2021, be received for information. Carried Page 33 of 67 4 7.4 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2021 1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes of June 16, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.5 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021 1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.6 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2021 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of June 23, 2021, be received for information. Carried 8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) General Committee consented to consider Item 8.6 prior to the consideration of Item 8.1. 8.1 OPS21-010 - Residential Waste Bag Tag Program General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. OPS21-010 be received; and 2. That the implementation of a user-pay Bag Tag program for the disposal of additional residential waste be approved to commence on January 1, 2022; and 3. That the implementation of a Bag Tag program, for single family dwelling and secondary dwelling units, to allow three (3) bags without tags and up to three (3) additional bags with tags, maximum of a six (6) bag total, at a cost of $5 per tag be approved; and 4. That a By-law to amend By-law No. 5590-14, being the Waste Collection By-law, be enacted prior to January 1, 2022; and Page 34 of 67 5 5. That By-law No. 6293-20, being the Fees and Charges By-law, be amended to include the new bag tag fee to be enacted a future Council Meeting. Carried 8.2 PDS21-086 - 2051 Growth Forecast and Service Allocation Updates General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-086 be received; and 2. That Council endorse the Town of Aurora’s 2051 growth forecast of 84,900 persons and 41,000 jobs assigned by York Region, for inclusion in the Region of York Official Plan; and 3. That a copy of Report No. PDS21-086 and Council resolution be forwarded to the York Regional Clerk. Carried 8.3 PDS21-057 - Traffic Calming Measures within the One-way Section of Centre Street – Supplementary Report General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-057 be received; and 2. That Council approve the installation of speed cushions for the portion of Centre Street between Spruce Street and Wells Street. Carried 8.4 PDS21-081 - Henderson Drive Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Assessment General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-081 be received; and 2. That the existing pedestrian crossover installed on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate be retrofitted to further enhance safety for pedestrian and vulnerable road users; and Page 35 of 67 6 3. That the associated cost to retrofit the existing pedestrian crossover identified in Recommendation No. 2, be funded from Capital Project No. 34518 – Pedestrian Crossings as per the 2014 Development Charges Study. Carried 8.5 FIN21-033 - 2021 Interim Forecast Update - As of April 30, 2021 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FIN21-033 be received for information. Carried 8.6 PDS21-084 - Heritage Permit Application, Farani, 74 Centre Street, File Number: HPA-2020-04 General Committee recommends: 1. That Council consents to a 90-day extension of HPA-2020-04; and 2. That Report No. PDS21-084 be deferred to the next General Committee meeting in 2021. Carried 8.7 PDS21-087 - Heritage Permit Application, Bruno, 20 Spruce Street, Lot 118 PLAN 246, File Number: HPA-2021-04 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-087 be received; and 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-04 be approved to permit the construction of a single storey garage addition on the south side of the existing dwelling at 20 Spruce Street. Carried 8.8 PDS21-088 - Heritage Permit Application, Smale, 63 Catherine Avenue, Lot 19 PLAN 116, File Number: HPA-2021-02 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-088 be received; and Page 36 of 67 7 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-02 be approved to permit the partial demolition of the rear portion of the existing dwelling at 63 Catherine Avenue. Carried 8.9 PDS21-090 - Heritage Permit Application, HPA-2021-07, 28 Wellington Street West & 11 Machell Avenue, Town of Aurora General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-090 be received; and 2. That a new capital project with total budget authority of $200,000 be approved for the replacement of the existing retaining wall and staircase that fronts 28 Wellington Street West and 11 Machell Avenue to be funded from the Roads Repair and Replacement reserve; and 3. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-07 be approved to rehabilitate the existing retaining wall that fronts Wellington Street West and 11 Machell Avenue using the existing natural stones, replace concrete staircase and handrails. Carried 9. Notices of Motion 9.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Increased Signage for the Arboretum Whereas the Aurora Arboretum is a highly used urban oasis; and Whereas families with small children on bicycles use the paths for outings; and Whereas seniors, some with mobility, hearing or other challenges stroll the paths; and Whereas those proficient on bicycles, with a desire for more intense exercise and speed, also use the trails; and Whereas this has and will continue to create unsafe situations as their approach from behind may not be heard and can catch people off guard; and Page 37 of 67 8 Whereas creating a safe environment for all is critical to the enjoyment of the Arboretum; and Whereas fast moving bicycles were not envisioned as a use for the Arboretum; and Whereas those using speeds more in keeping with city streets, could be reasonably expected to warn pedestrians or others of their approach; 1. Now therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that Aurora install large print or graphic signs at all entrances of the Arboretum with the condition that, “Bicyclists must slow down and yield to slower moving traffic; and are required to call out a warning or use a bell when approaching other users from behind”. 9.2 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Development Plan - Adjoining Major Transit Station Areas and Stable Neighbourhoods Whereas the planning guidelines for the area west and south/west of the GO Station are governed by the policies in the Aurora Promenade Plan; and Whereas these do not provide the specificity required to guide decisions on appropriate development of this area; and Whereas this became clear when the recently proposed Berczy planning application was not acceptable to Council; and Whereas valuable time was wasted by Staff, Council, and the Developer; 1. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council and Staff create a development plan for area intensification with appropriate transition to the adjacent Stable Neighbourhoods. 9.3 Councillor Kim; Re: Stop Signs and Crosswalk Installation - Machell Ave and Irwin Ave Whereas the residents of Machell Ave have been living with speeding cars for many years; and Page 38 of 67 9 Whereas many drivers believe that they can bypass the Wellington St and Yonge St intersection by driving north on Machell Ave from Wellington St; and Whereas they believe that Machell Ave is a local straight-through or short cut route to Aurora Heights; and Whereas these vehicles speed through Machell Ave going north and compromising the safety of pedestrians and other cars driving through the three-way intersection; and Whereas there is just one existing stop sign going west on Irwin Ave which causes some confusion; and Whereas a visible pedestrian cross walk would assist in deterring vehicles going north from doing a rolling stop; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff consider installing stop signs going both north and south at the intersection of Machell and Irwin Avenues to create a three-way stop; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That a crosswalk be considered on the south side of that intersection; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back in September with a recommendation of these modifications. 10. Regional Report 10.1 York Regional Council Highlights of June 24, 2021 General Committee recommends: 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of June 24, 2021, be received for information. Carried 11. New Business Councillor Gaertner inquired about the reopening of the St. Andrew's College boardwalk, and staff noted that it will open in Fall 2021. Page 39 of 67 10 Councillor Gaertner inquired about the process to report unkempt vacant properties, and staff informed of the various options available to remedy such concerns. Councillor Gilliland inquired if additional burlaps were available for residents to deal with seasonal infestations, and staff noted that the burlaps are no longer in stock. Councillor Thompson inquired about the status of the Municipal Service Review process, and staff provided a response noting that the review is ongoing and a report would be forthcoming in Fall 2021. 12. Public Service Announcements Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder that COVID-19 vaccine appointments are also available at various pharmacies. She further noted that Pink Cars service is available for those requiring assistance with transportation and vaccine appointment bookings. Councillor Gaertner acknowledged the following commemorations for the month of June: National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, International Yoga Day, and Men's Health Month. Councillor Gaertner expressed appreciation to the Special Events staff for their efforts in organizing the Canada Day celebrations. Councillor Gaertner noted that a temporary cooling centre is available at the Aurora Community Centre which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday when a heat warning is in effect. Mayor Mrakas announced the following activities and events in Aurora:  Splash pads are now open; visit aurora.ca/splashpads for more information.  Launch of Play in the Park summer workshops for children between ages 6 to 12 years offered until September 3, 2021; visit aurora.ca/playinthepark for more information.  Registration is now open for Aurora's Movies in the Park on July 17 and July 31, 2021; visit aurora.ca/moviesinthepark for more information.  Registration is now open for Concerts in the Park happening every Wednesday at Town Park; visit aurora.ca/specialevents for more information. Page 40 of 67 11 Mayor Mrakas announced that a COVID-19 2nd dose pop-up vaccination clinic will be held from July 10 to July 12, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre for anyone 12 years of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Aurora. He noted that additional appointment slots have also been added. 13. Closed Session None. 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Page 41 of 67 1 Town of Aurora Audit Committee Meeting Report Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:15 p.m. Video Conference Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair) Councillor Wendy Gaertner (arrived 6:17 p.m.) Councillor John Gallo Councillor Rachel Gilliland Councillor Harold Kim Councillor Michael Thompson (arrived 6:17 p.m.) Members Absent: Councillor Sandra Humfryes Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer Allan Downey, Director of Operations Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications Elizabeth Adams-Quattrociocchi, Manager, Financial Reporting and Revenues Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management Laura Sheardown, Advisor, Financial Management Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Procedural Notes This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. Page 42 of 67 2 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. 2. Approval of the Agenda Audit Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services. 3. Delegations None. 4. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion 4.1 FIN21-032 - 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Report Giselle Bodkin, Partner, and Emma Roy, Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting, BDO Canada LLP, presented an overview of the 2020 audit report including audit findings, risks and internal controls, financial statements, and the 2021 planning report. Audit Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FIN21-032 be received; and 2. That the 2020 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, be approved and published on the Town’s website; and 3. That the 2021 year-end audit plan as proposed by BDO Canada LLP be endorsed. Carried 5. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Page 43 of 67 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Motion Notice given July 6, 2021 Re: Increased Signage for the Arboretum To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Wendy Gaertner Date: July 13, 2021 Whereas the Aurora Arboretum is a highly used urban oasis; and Whereas families with small children on bicycles use the paths for outings; and Whereas seniors, some with mobility, hearing or other challenges stroll the paths; and Whereas those proficient on bicycles, with a desire for more intense exercise and speed, also use the trails; and Whereas this has and will continue to create unsafe situations as their approach from behind may not be heard and can catch people off guard; and Whereas creating a safe environment for all is critical to the enjoyment of the Arboretum; and Whereas fast moving bicycles were not envisioned as a use for the Arboretum; and Whereas those using speeds more in keeping with city streets, could be reasonably expected to warn pedestrians or others of their approach; 1. Now therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that Aurora install large print or graphic signs at all entrances of the Arboretum with the condition that, “Bicyclists must slow down and yield to slower moving traffic; and are required to call out a warning or use a bell when approaching other users from behind”. Page 44 of 67 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Motion Notice given July 6, 2021 Re: Development Plan – Adjoining Major Transit Station Areas and Stable Neighbourhoods To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Wendy Gaertner Date: July 13, 2021 Whereas the planning guidelines for the area west and south/west of the GO Station are governed by the policies in the Aurora Promenade Plan; and Whereas these do not provide the specificity required to guide decisions on appropriate development of this area; and Whereas this became clear when the recently proposed Berczy planning application was not acceptable to Council; and Whereas valuable time was wasted by Staff, Council, and the Developer; 1. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council and Staff create a development plan for area intensification with appropriate transition to the adjacent Stable Neighbourhoods. Page 45 of 67 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Motion Notice given July 6, 2021 Re: Stop Signs and Crosswalk Installation - Machell Ave and Irwin Ave To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Harold Kim Date: July 13, 2021 Whereas the residents of Machell Ave have been living with speeding cars for many years; and Whereas many drivers believe that they can bypass the Wellington St and Yonge St intersection by driving north on Machell Ave from Wellington St; and Whereas they believe that Machell Ave is a local straight-through or short cut route to Aurora Heights; and Whereas these vehicles speed through Machell Ave going north and compromising the safety of pedestrians and other cars driving through the three-way intersection; and Whereas there is just one existing stop sign going west on Irwin Ave which causes some confusion; and Whereas a visible pedestrian cross walk would assist in deterring vehicles going north from doing a rolling stop; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff consider installing stop signs going both north and south at the intersection of Machell and Irwin Avenues to create a three-way stop; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That a crosswalk be considered on the south side of that intersection; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back in September with a recommendation of these modifications. Page 46 of 67 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to Authorize the Use of Alternative Voting and Vote-Counting Methods. Whereas section 42(1)(a) of the Municipal Elections Act,1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, as amended (the “Act”), provides that a municipal council may enact aby-law authorizing the use of voting and vote counting equipment such as voting machines, voting recorders or optical scanning vote tabulators; And whereas section 42(1)(b) of the Act also provides that a municipal council may enact a by-law authorizing alternative voting methods that do not require electors to attend a voting place in order to vote; And whereas the Act requires that the by-law apply to a regular election if the by-law is passed on or before May 1 in the year of the election; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. The use of Internet Voting as well as Optical Scan Voting Tabulators are hereby authorized for the purpose of voting during an early voting period, up to and including on election day on October 24, 2022. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of July, 2021. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 47 of 67 The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 460-480 William Graham Drive, to remove a holding symbol “h” (York Region Christian Senior Homes Inc.). Whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the “Planning Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures; And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 6000-17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (the “OMB”); And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB issued an order, in accordance with subsection 34(31) of the Planning Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed; And whereas the OMB and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the “LPAT”) is continued under the name Ontario Land Tribunal (the “Tribunal”), and any reference to the Ontario Municipal Board or OMB or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or LPAT is deemed to be a reference to the Tribunal; And whereas under subsection 36(1) of the Planning Act, the council of a local municipality may, in a by-law passed under section 34 of the Planning Act, by the use of the holding symbol “H” (or “h”) in conjunction with any use designation, specify the use to which lands, buildings or structures may be put at such time in the future as the holding symbol is removed by amendments to the Zoning By-law; And whereas the conditions for the removal of a holding symbol “(h)” respecting the “RA2 (424) Second Density Apartment Residential” zoning on the subject lands have been satisfied; And whereas notice of intention to pass this By-law has been provided; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further amend the Zoning By-law; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to remove the holding symbol “(h)” preceding the “RA2 (424) Second Density Apartment Residential” on the lands as shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law. 2. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of the Planning Act, and subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law Page 48 of 67 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 2 of 4 will take effect from the date of final passage hereof. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of July, 2021. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 49 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 3 of 4 Explanatory Note Re: By-law Number XXXX-21 By-law Number XXXX-21 has the following purpose and effect: To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, being the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, to remove the the holding symbol “(h)” preceding the “RA2 (424) Second Density Apartment Residential”. The holding symbol “(h)” was put in place to ensure the development received servicing allocation, adequate transportation services, logical order of progression of the development and compliance with 2C Secondary Plan (OPA. 73). The conditions of the holding symbol “(h)” have been fulfilled. The removal of the holding symbol “(h)” will allow the development of 125 independent residential living units. Page 50 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 4 of 4 Schedule “A” Location: Block 5, Plan 65M-4442, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York Lands rezoned from “(H)RA2(424) Second Density Apartment Residential Zone” to “RA2(424) Second Density Residential Apartment Zone”. Page 51 of 67 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 23. Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora (the “Official Plan”); And whereas authority is given to Council pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the “Planning Act”) to pass a by-law amending the Official Plan; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further amend the Official Plan; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. Official Plan Amendment No. 23 to the Official Plan, attached and forming part of this By-law, be and is hereby adopted. 2. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of the Planning Act and subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage hereof. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th of July, 2021. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 52 of 67 _______________________________________________________________________________________ By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 2 of 6 Amendment No. 23 To the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Statement of Components Part I – The Preamble 1. Introduction 2. Purpose of the Amendment 3. Location 4. Basis of the Amendment Part II – The Amendment 1. Introduction 2. Details of the Amendment 3. Implementation and Interpretation Part III – The Appendices Page 53 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 3 of 6 Part I – The Preamble 1. Introduction This part of the Official Plan Amendment No. 23 (the “Amendment”), entitled Part I – The Preamble, explains the purpose and location of this Amendment, and provides an overview of the reasons for it. It is for explanatory purposes only and does not form part of the Amendment. 2. Purpose of the Amendment The purpose of this Amendment is to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from “Business Park” to “Low-Medium Density Residential” and to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from “Business Park” to “Medium-High Density Residential”. The provision of this amendment will allow detached dwellings on the “Low-Medium Density Residential” portion of the subject lands. It will also allow two common element condominium developments containing a detached dwelling, townhouses, back-to-back townhouses, private parkland and stormwater management blocks and a six-storey Supportive Housing Building (Senior Citizen/Retirement Residence) consisting of apartment dwelling units and retirement suites on the “Medium-High Density Residential” portion of the subject lands. 3. Location The lands affected by this Amendment are located on the north side of Wellington Street West, on both the east and west sides of Mavrinac Boulevard. They are municipally known as 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard; having a total combined area of approximately 6.93 hectares (17.09 acres); and are legally described as Blocks 1, 2 and 6 on Plan 65M-3852, and Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R-39363, and as shown on Schedule “A”, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York (the “Subject Lands”). 4. Basis of the Amendment The basis of the Amendment is as follows: 4.1 The Amendment is privately initiated and is intended to facilitate the development of Draft Plan of Subdivision SUB-2017-02, together with a related amendment to the Zoning By-law. The Amendment is supported by technical studies submitted by the applicant, as reviewed by the Town, which establishes that the lands can be developed for residential use. As part of York Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the owner submitted an employment conversion request to permit non-employment uses on the lands. The justification for the conversion is that the lands were designated as Business Park (employment lands) in the Town’s Official Plan at the request of the former landowner. However, the vision has changed in the years since, and the lands have remained vacant. The employment land conversion request was presented to Regional Council on October 22, 2020. Staff recommended to Council that the subject lands not be mapped as Employment in the YROP resulting from the MCR. At the October 2020 Council meeting, the site-specific employment conversion request for 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard was endorsed by Regional Council. As a result, the Region has stated that they no longer consider these applications as premature and confirmed that the planning application submitted for the subject lands can proceed in the Town’s Page 54 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 4 of 6 development review process. 4.2 Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision were submitted to the Town of Aurora for consideration, to facilitate the development of a six-storey Supportive Housing Building (Senior Citizen/Retirement Residence), 36 single detached dwellings on existing local roads, and 210 townhouse dwellings and 1 single detached dwelling on private condominium roads. 4.3 The Official Plan Amendment was submitted to re-designate the lands from “Business Park” to “Low-Medium Density Residential” and “Medium-High Density Residential”, and to enact site-specific policies related to permitted uses, and the calculation of density. 4.4 A Statutory Public Planning Meeting was held on October 13, 2020, to obtain input from the public and Council. 4.5 The Amendment is considered to be compatible and appropriate with the existing surrounding community and will result in a complementary built form. 4.6 The Amendment is consistent with Provincial and Regional Policies and Plans. 4.7 The Region of York is the approval authority for the Amendment. 4.8 The proposed development of the subject lands (excluding the single detached lots fronting onto existing local roads) will be subject to future plan of condominium and site plan applications to establish common elements such as a private road and amenity spaces and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area. Part II – The Amendment 1. Introduction This part of the Amendment, entitled Part II – The Amendment, consisting of the following text and attached maps, designated as Schedule “A”, and Schedule “B” constitutes Amendment No. 23 to the Official Plan. 2. Details of the Amendment The Official Plan be and is hereby amended as follows: Item (1): Schedule “A”, Structure Plan, being part of the Town of Aurora Official Plan, be and is hereby amended by changing the land use designation for the Subject Lands municipally described as 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard, Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, from “Business Park” to “Low- Medium Density Residential” and “Medium-High Density Residential, as shown on Schedule “A” - Land Use Plan, attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment. Item (2) Schedule “AA”, Land Use Plan, being part of the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, be and is hereby amended by changing the land use designation for the Subject Lands municipally described as 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard, Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York, from “Business Park” to “Low- Medium Density Residential” and “Medium-High Density Residential, as Page 55 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 5 of 6 shown on Schedule “A” - Land Use Plan, attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment. Item (3): Schedule “H”, Site Specific Policy Areas, being part of the Town of Aurora Official Plan, be and is hereby amended by designating a portion of the subject lands municipally known as 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard, Town of Aurora in the Regional Municipality of York as “Special Policy Area 55” as shown on Schedule “B” - Site Specific Policy Areas, attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment. Item (4): Notwithstanding any policies to the contrary as outlined in the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, the following site-specific policies shall apply to the portion of the lands designated as “Medium-High Density Residential” within the area shown on the Subject Lands on Schedule ”A” attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment: a) In addition to the permitted uses in the “Medium-High Density Residential” designation, as provided in Policy 3.2.2 b) a. of the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, a six-storey Supportive Housing Building (Senior Citizen/Retirement Residence) is permitted. b) Notwithstanding Policy 3.2.2 b) a. iii) of the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, the maximum net residential density shall generally not exceed 99 units per hectare (40 units per acre) for the lands designated Medium-High Density Residential, as shown on Schedules “A”, attached hereto and forming part of this amendment. Item (5) Section 16 of the Town of Aurora Official Plan be and is hereby amended by adding Subsection “16.55”, as follows: “16.55 The following policies apply to the lands shown on Schedule “H” as Site Specific Policy Area 55, which are designated “Medium-High Density Residential” a) In addition to the permitted uses in the “Medium-High Density Residential” designation, as provided in Policy 3.2.2 b) a. of the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, a six-storey Supportive Housing Building (Senior Citizen/Retirement Residence) is permitted. b) Notwithstanding Policy 3.2.2 b) a. iii) of the Town of Aurora Bayview Northeast Area 2B Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 30, the maximum net residential density shall generally not exceed 99 units per hectare (40 units per acre) for all lands designated Medium-High Density Residential as shown on Schedule “A”.” 3. Implementation This Amendment has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the Official Plan. The implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance Page 56 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 6 of 6 with the respective policies of the Official Plan. Part III – The Appendices Schedule “A” – Land Use Plan Schedule “B” – Site Specific Policy Areas Page 57 of 67 WELLINGTON STREET EASTWELLINGTON STREET EASTHalldorson AvenueHalldorson AvenueMavrinac Boulev a r d Mavrinac Boulev a r dPattemore GatePattemore GateStronach BoulevardStronach BoulevardKane CrescentKane CrescentSteel DriveSteel DriveNicklaus DriveNicklaus DriveWWeesslloocckkCCrreesscceennttMap created by the Town of Aurora Planningand Development Services Department -GIS Division, June 21, 2021. Base dataprovided by York Region¯0 50 100MetresSCHEDULE "A"Schedule A to OfficialPlan Amendment No. 30Town of AuroraLand Use PlanLEGENDLands subject to this AmendmentLands to be designated Low-Medium ResidentialLands to be designatedMedium-HighResidentialBusiness ParkLow-Medium Density ResidentialMixed UseLinear and Other Open SpaceMedium-High Density ResidentialPage 58 of 67 tutututu tu tu tu tutututu tu tu tutututu tu tu tu tu tututututututututututututututuTOWNSHIP OF KINGRailway/GO Transit LineTOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLETOWN OF NEWMARKETRailway/GO Transit LineCNRHydro CorridorHydro Co rridor TOWN OF RICHMOND HILLST. JOHN'S SIDEROADST. JOHN'S SIDEROADWELLINGTONSTREET WESTWELLINGTON ST EHENDERSON DRIVEVANDORF SIDEROADBLOOMINGTON ROADBLOOMINGTON ROADBATHURST STREETBATHURST STREETYONGE STREETYONGE STREETBAYVIEW AVENUEBAYVIEW AVENUELESLIE STREETLESLIE STREETHIGHWAY 404HIGHWAY 40427383536403942444849464745505352545543375141341553114122182519101733413302062698332722823 & 241121122916THIS SCHEDULE IS A CONSOLIDATIONAND IS PREPARED FOR CONVENIENCEONLY. FOR ACCURATE REFERENCES,THE ORIGINAL OPA SCHEDULESSHOULD BE CONSULTED. COPIES OFTHE ORIGINALS ARE AVAILABLE INTHE CORPORATE & FINANCIALSERVICES OR PLANNING &BUILDINGT SERVICES DEPARTMENTS.´010.5KilometersLEGENDBuilt BoundarySite Specific Policy AreasSite Specific Policy AreaBoundary of Oak Ridges Moraine Area Ontario Regulation 01/02"Municipal BoundaryRoadOak Ridges Moraine BoundaryProposed Road"Boundary of Oak Ridges Moraine ConservationPlan Area Ontario Regulation 140/02CREATED:09/28/2011APPROVED BY:DWUPDATED:22/06/2021UPDATED BY:CMDRAWN BY:CF & JSFILE NAME:Schedule_H_Site_Specific_Policy_Areas.mxdSCHEDULE “H”TO OPA NO. 30- SITE SPECIFIC POLICY AREASPage 59 of 67 The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, to make a number of housekeeping and technical corrections. Whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the “Planning Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures; And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 6000-17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (the “OMB”); And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB issued an order, in accordance with subsection 34(31) of the Planning Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed; And whereas the OMB and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the “LPAT”) is continued under the name Ontario Land Tribunal (the “Tribunal”), and any reference to the Ontario Municipal Board or OMB or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or LPAT is deemed to be a reference to the Tribunal; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further amend the Zoning By-law; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. Section 4.8 of the Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended as follows: Any Lot on lands zoned Commercial, Employment, Institutional or Multiple Residential (more than four dwelling units per Lot) shall require an un-obstructed Landscaping Strip solely for supporting tree plantings, shrubs, flowers, grass or other such vegetative elements in accordance with the following provisions: a) A minimum 3.0 metre wide continuous landscaping strip is required on the front and interior side lot line of any lot that has a frontage of 15 metres or more. b) A minimum 2.0 metre wide continuous landscaping strip is required on the front and interior side lot line of any lot that has a frontage of less than 15 metres. c) Notwithstanding section 4.8 a) and b): i. Properties with a frontage of 15m or more and less than a 3m required front or interior side yard setback, shall provide a minimum landscaping strip the same width as the required front and interior side yard setback provided the required setback is not less than 1.5m. Properties with a frontage of less than 15m and less than a 2m required front or interior side yard setback, shall provide a minimum landscaping strip the same width as the required front Page 60 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 2 of 4 and interior side yard setback provided the required setback is not less than 1.5m. ii. Properties with a zero front yard or interior side yard requirement are exempt from providing a landscape strip. d) Where the rear lot line of any lot in a non-residential zone abuts a lot in a Residential Zone, a minimum 3.0 metre wide continuous landscaping strip shall be provided along the abutting lot line of the lot. e) Access ramps or Driveways shall be permitted to cross such landscaping strips. 2. Section 3 (Definitions) of the Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended as follows: Landscaping/ Landscape Strip definition is deleted and replaced with: Landscaping: means any combination of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other such vegetative elements, and (which) may include some minor elements such as decorative stonework, paving, screening, or other architectural elements, curbs, retaining walls and any surfaced walk or similar area but does not include any Driveway or ramp, Parking Area or any area with an enclosed building or structure. Landscaping Strip: strip of land solely for supporting tree plantings, shrubs, flowers, grass or other such vegetative elements 3. Section 5.5.4 of the Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended as follows: The following requirements will apply to all Parking Areas and lots except those serving 4 or less dwelling units. a) Driveways serving buildings shall not exceed two (2) in number per lot; b) Ingress and egress, to and from required Parking Spaces and areas shall be provided by means of unobstructed Driveways; c) Driveways may cross a required yard or a required Landscaping Strip; d) Driveways exclusively serving a loading space or serving a building in an Employment Zone may have one or more one-way lanes. Each lane shall have a minimum of 3.5 meters and a maximum width of 6.5 meters; e) Driveways for all other uses may have one or more one-way lanes. Each lane shall have a minimum width of 3.5 meters and a maximum width of 4.5 meters; f) The interior angle of intersection between a Driveway and a Street Line shall not be less than sixty (60) degrees; g) The minimum and maximum width of the Driveway shall be measured along the Street line. 4. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following: 1.12 Rounding Page 61 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 3 of 4 Unless otherwise stated, the following shall apply in determining the rounding digit: a) For a provision shown as a whole number (e.g. 220), the rounding digit is the first whole number left of the decimal place. b) For a provision shown to the first decimal place (e.g. 3.0), the rounding digit is the first digit right of the decimal place. c) For a provision shown to the second decimal place (e.g. 3.50), the rounding digit is the second digit right of the decimal place. For a provision that is calculated by multiplying or dividing by a percent or a ratio or by averaging two or more numbers, or for a provision where no explicit numerical value is provided, the provision shall be rounded to the first decimal place and the rounding digit is the first digit right of the decimal place. 5. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following: 1.13 Technical Revisions Provided that the purpose, effect, intent, meaning and substance of this By-law are no way affected, the following technical revisions to this By-law are permitted without a zoning amendment: a) Changes to the numbering, cross-referencing, format and arrangement of the text, tables, schedules and maps; b) Additions to and revisions of technical information on maps and schedules including, but not limited to: infrastructure and topographic information, notes, legends, shading and title blocks; c) Alterations of punctuation or language; and d) Correction of grammatical, dimensional, boundary, mathematical or typographic errors. 6. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of the Planning Act and subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage hereof. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of July, 2021. ___________________________________ Tom Mrakas, Mayor ___________________________________ Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 62 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 4 of 4 Explanatory Note Re: By-law Number XXXX-21 By-law Number XXXX-21 has the following purpose and effect: To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, being the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, to introduce a required landscape strip width for all Zones, to ensure the maximum driveway width in the Zoning By-law is large enough for Employment uses, to add a methodology for rounding up or down of numbers to provide consistent interpretations and to allow staff to correct technical errors without having to undergo a full Zoning By-law amendment. Page 63 of 67 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to appoint building inspectors for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. Whereas under subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended (the “Act”), the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of the Act in the municipality, except where otherwise provided by the Act; And whereas under subsection 3(2) of the Act, the council of each municipality shall appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of the Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to appoint such inspectors for the purpose of the enforcement of the Act and the regulations thereunder; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. The individuals identified on Schedule “A” of this By-law be and are hereby appointed as building inspectors. 2. The individuals identified on Schedule “B” of this By-law be and are hereby appointed as building inspectors for the purpose of fire protection matters, as identified in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code), as amended. 3. By-law Number 6105-18 be and is hereby repealed. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of July, 2021. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 64 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 2 of 3 Schedule “A” Building Inspectors Jacek Baldyga Taylor Cole Robin Del Favero Momtahana Hossain William Jean Steve Loncar Benison Siu Ashley Vanderwal Terence Wong Page 65 of 67 By-law Number XXXX-21 Page 3 of 3 Schedule “B” Fire Protection John McDonald Eric Sadler Ryan Schell Shane Stein Tim Tustin Alexandra Zaykin Page 66 of 67 The Corporation of The Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council meeting on July 13, 2021. The Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the actions by Council at its Council meeting held on July 13, 2021, in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at the said meeting is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed. 2. That the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all such documents. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of July, 2021. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Page 67 of 67