MINUTES - Council - 20220125 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
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
Lisa Hausz, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Services
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications
Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner/Heritage Planning
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples whose
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presence here continues to this day. He further noted that Aurora is part of the
treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First
Nations and thanked them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the
addition of section 11, Public Service Announcements, be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson
Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Kim
Carried (5 to 0)
4. 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.
5. Community Presentations
None.
6. Delegations
6.1 Steve Armes, Resident; Re: Item 9.1 - PDS22-017 - Heritage Permit
Application, Faraji, 74 Centre Street, Plan 107, Pt Lot 13, RS65R1671, Parts 1
and 2, File Number: HPA-2020-04
Steve Armes expressed concerns regarding the proposed construction of
a two-storey triplex dwelling at 74 Centre Street stating that issues still
need to be addressed including traffic, building size, verandah depth, side-
entry single-car garage, drainage, and an issue pertaining to the land
survey of the property.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 9.1.
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Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
6.2 David Eqbal, Architect, and Hassan Faraji, Owner; Re: Item 9.1 - PDS22-017 -
Heritage Permit Application, Faraji, 74 Centre Street, Plan 107, Pt Lot 13,
RS65R1671, Parts 1 and 2, File Number: HPA-2020-04
David Eqbal provided an overview of the further revised proposal for the
construction of a two-storey triplex dwelling at 74 Centre Street noting
they have addressed the concerns regarding building size, layout and
design, parking, and tree preservation. Hassan Faraji was also present.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 9.1.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
7. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the Consent Agenda items, 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive, be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
7.1 Council Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2021
1. That the Council meeting minutes of December 14, 2021, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
7.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of December 14, 2021 (confidential
attachment)
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1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of December 14, 2021, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2021
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of December
14, 2021, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.4 Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of December 7,
2021, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
8. Standing Committee Reports
8.1 General Committee Meeting Report of January 11, 2022
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That the General Committee meeting report of January 11, 2022, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
approved, with the exception of sub-item 8.1.7, which was 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)
8.1.1 FIN21-048 - Annual Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property
Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act
Report
1. That Report No. FIN21-048 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.2 PDS21-025 - Delegated Agreements Report
Report
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1. That Report No. PDS21-025 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.3 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November 26,
2021
Memorandum
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November
26, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.4 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November
24, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of November 24, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.5 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 7, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.6 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 8,
2021
Minutes
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 8, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.7 FIN22-001 - Procurement Modernization Proposed New Policy
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
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Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. FIN22-001 be received; and
2. That the Procurement Policy in Attachment 1 be approved; and
3. That the approval of Non-Standard Procurements between
$100,000 and $250,000 be delegated to the Procurement
Governance Committee; and
4. That staff be directed to develop a new Procurement By-law
based on this policy to be enacted at a future Council meeting.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
8.1.8 PDS22-001 - Town of Aurora Official Plan Review, Policy Directions
Report and Aurora Promenade Discussion Paper
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Presentation
1. That Report No. PDS22-001 be received; and
2. That the Policy Directions Report and Aurora Promenade/MTSA
Discussion Papers be formally released for public review and
comment; and
3. That staff report back to a future General Committee meeting to
present the results of public consultation and a Draft Official
Plan Amendment.
Carried
8.1.9 CMS22-002 - Sport Plan Progress Report No. 3
Report Presentation
1. That Report No. CMS22-002 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.10 PDS22-002 - Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Control, L&B Aurora Inc., North East Quadrant of Wellington
Street and John West Way
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Part Lot 81, Concession 1, Part 4 on Plan 65R-13645, File Numbers:
ZBA-2019-01 and SP-2020-02
Report Figures 1-10 Appendices A-B Appendix C
1. That Report No. PDS22-002 be deferred to the General
Committee meeting of February 15, 2022.
Carried
8.1.11 OPS22-001 - Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD) Control Options
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4
Attachment 5
1. That Report No. OPS22-001 be received; and
2. That Aurora’s Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD) Strategy for 2022,
including activities undertaken as part of the 2021 LDD Strategy
and, in addition, an increased communication campaign,
expanded burlap kit program, and active removal of egg masses
from impacted street trees utilizing staff resources, be
approved.
Carried
8.1.12 York Regional Council Highlights of December 16, 2021
Regional Report
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of December 16,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Council consented to consider item 9.1 prior to consideration of section 8,
Standing Committee Reports, sub-item 8.1.7.
9.1 PDS22-017 - Heritage Permit Application, Faraji, 74 Centre Street, Plan 107,
Pt Lot 13, RS65R1671, Parts 1 and 2, File Number: HPA-2020-04
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS22-017 be received; and
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2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-04 be approved to permit
the construction of a two-storey triplex dwelling at 74 Centre Street.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
10. Motions
10.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Policy to Notify Local Area Residents
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
Whereas resident dissatisfaction has been expressed on lack of
communication in some circumstances; and
Whereas this has engendered frustration, sometimes anger, at not being
informed; and
Whereas the Town has a responsibility to ensure residents receive
information on construction, Planning, and Committee of Adjustment
matters that may affect them;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
on our current process and ensure that it includes the following:
a) How area residents will be notified of road reconstruction projects,
including when they are delayed;
b) A process for notifying residents when a Committee of
Adjustment appeal is received in their neighbourhood; and
c) Notification to area residents when developers request changes to
already approved site plans.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gallo acknowledged that January 27, 2022, is International Holocaust
Remembrance Day and commemorates the date on which the Auschwitz camp
was liberated in 1945.
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Councillor Gallo acknowledged that January 29, 2022, is the fifth anniversary of the
Quebec City Mosque shooting and the inaugural National Day of Remembrance of
the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
Councillor Gaertner shared family history in relation to the Holocaust and noted
that antisemitic hate crime remains the number one hate crime in York Region
and Toronto.
Councillor Kim extended a reminder that February 2022 is Black History Month
and an opportunity for everyone to recognize the contributions of Black
Canadians in shaping Canada.
Councillor Gilliland acknowledged the Mayor's proclamation of January 27, 2022,
as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Town of Aurora and noted
that the Town facilities’ flags would be lowered to half-mast.
Councillor Gilliland noted there are many events scheduled in Town to celebrate
Black History Month during February 2022.
Mayor Mrakas noted his attendance and the meaningful discussion held at the
Ontario Municipal Leaders Summit on Fighting Antisemitism on January 21,
2022, where municipal leaders have pledged to continue the fight against
antisemitism.
Mayor Mrakas announced that Council would be returning to hybrid meetings
starting with the February 1, 2022 General Committee meeting.
Mayor Mrakas extended congratulations to newly elected Mayor David West of
the City of Richmond Hill.
12. New Business
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the Property Standards By-law
review, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about how to proceed on a request for a mural in the
David Tomlinson Nature Reserve (wildlife park), and the Mayor provided a
response.
13. By-laws
None.
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14. Closed Session
None.
15. Confirming By-law
15.1 By-law No. 6401-22 Being a by-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council meeting on January 25, 2022
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
16. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk