MINUTES - General Committee - 20211005 1
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner*
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor John Gallo*
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*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor*
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk*
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Mrakas called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement
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The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations
and we thank them for sharing the land.
2. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the 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
None.
6. Consent Agenda
None.
7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee Meeting minutes, 7.1 to 7.2 inclusive, be received.
Carried
7.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2021
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 8, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
7.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2021
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1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
13, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8.1 CS21-073 - Administrative Procedure No. 58: Insurance and Risk
Management
Sara White, Junior Consultant and Risk Analyst from Sigma Risk,
presented an overview of the project and the risk management policy
development process highlighting the purpose, scope of work, and the
policy framework. She further provided details of the financial and
organizational risk assessment results, other various key risks, and the
next steps.
General Committee recommends:
That Report No. CS21-073 be referred back to staff to consider the
comments from around the Council table.
Motion to refer
Carried
8.2 PDS21-101 - Servicing Allocation Update
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS21-101 be received for information.
Carried
8.3 FIN21-038 - 2022 Fees and Charges Re-affirmation
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN21-038 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2022 Fees and Charges for
applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of documents and
for the prescribed service charges for administrative matters as
itemized on the attached schedules.
Carried
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8.4 CS21-072 - 2022 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS21-072 be received; and
2. That the 2022 Meeting Schedule (Attachment No. 1) be approved; and
3. That the Town Clerk be authorized to make amendments to the
Council and Committee Meeting Schedule as required.
Carried
8.5 PDS21-102 - Request to Remove 103 Gurnett Street from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS21-102 be received; and
2. That the request to remove 103 Gurnett Street from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be
approved.
Carried
8.6 PDS21-103 - Heritage Permit Application, File: HPA-2021-08, 124 Wellington
Street East
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS21-103 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-08 be approved to permit
the replacement of the existing windows, proposed new window
openings, and proposed exterior signage for the existing building at
124 Wellington Street East.
Carried
8.7 PDS21-106 - Heritage Permit Application, File: HPA-2021-09, 80 George
Street
General Committee recommends:
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1. That Report No. PDS21-106 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-09 be approved to replace
the stucco and gables on the existing dwelling at 80 George Street.
Carried
9. Notices of Motion
None.
10. Regional Report
10.1 York Regional Council Highlights of September 23, 2021
General Committee recommends:
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of September 23, 2021, be
received for information.
Carried
11. New Business
None.
12. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gaertner expressed her disappointment regarding the Maple
Teahouse and Bake Shop closing and appreciated the business owners for their
contribution to the community.
Councillor Gaertner acknowledged the following commemorations: National Day
of Butterflies, and National Seniors Day.
Councillor Gilliland noted that the last Colours of Fall Concert will be held on
October 7, 2021 at Aurora Town Park, and more information regarding pre-
registration is available at aurora.ca/fallconcert.
Mayor Mrakas announced the following activities and events in Aurora:
Programs and activities over the Thanksgiving holidays;
visit aurora.ca/holidayschedules for more information.
Town will be collaborating with local culture organizations to highlight
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Aurora's arts, culture and heritage scene for Culture Days;
visit aurora.ca/culturedays for more information.
The 2020 Aurora Haunted Greenhouse will be held on October 23 and 27 to
30, and more information is available at aurora.ca/hauntedgreenhouse.
The Fall Program Guide is now available and can be viewed online
at aurora.ca/recguide; pre-registration is required at aurora.ca/eplay.
The Club Aurora Fitness Centre is now open and more details regarding
classes and programs is available at aurora.ca/clubaurora; pre-registration is
required at aurora.ca/fitness.
Aurora Senior's Centre Without Walls is providing community outreach to
seniors and adults via telephone and Zoom; visit aurora.ca/scww for monthly
schedules and more information.
13. Closed Session
None.
14. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.