MINUTES - Council - 20181127
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services,
Allan Downey, Director of Operational Services, Marco Ramunno,
Director of Planning and Development Services, Patricia De Sario,
Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the provisions of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit the addition of a
delegation from former mayor Tim Jones.
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, as amended, be approved.
Carried
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2. 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.
3. Community Presentations
None
4. Delegations
(a) Tim Jones, Resident
Mr. Jones extended congratulations to Mayor-elect Tom Mrakas, the members
of Council that were re-elected, and the new Councillors-elect. He expressed
appreciation to outgoing Councillors Jeff Thom, Paul Pirri, and John Abel, and
Mayor Geoffrey Dawe for their service to the community.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C4 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2018
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of September 18, 2018, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of September 18, 2018
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1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of September 18, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 12, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 12, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of July 27, 2018, and September 28, 2018
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 27, 2018, and September 28,
2018, be received for information.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
None
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
None
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – September 20, 2018, and November 15,
2018
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Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the Regional Report of September 20, 2018, and November 15, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
None
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Kim extended a reminder about the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
being held at Town Hall on Friday, November 30, 2018, along with the Christmas
Market that will continue through the weekend.
Councillor Gaertner noted that the Aurora Community Band held a fundraiser on
Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Aurora Cultural Centre, and their winter
concert will take place on December 14, 2018.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder about the winter overnight parking restrictions
that are in effect between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. He noted that parking tickets issued
from November 15 to December 14, 2018, may be paid by donating a new,
unwrapped toy to Aurora’s Toys for Tickets program.
Mayor Dawe announced that a Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held in
partnership with Chabad Aurora on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. at Town Hall.
Mayor Dawe noted that Hometown Hockey will be celebrated on Saturday,
December 8 and Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the Aurora Community Centre,
and more information is available at aurora.ca/hometownhockey.
Mayor Dawe announced that registration is now open for the winter recreation
programs and more information can be found at aurora.ca/recguide.
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Mayor Dawe further noted that registration is open for the Town’s Winterfest Camp
programs during the holiday season and program information is available at
aurora.ca/campprograms.
Mayor Dawe acknowledged the three members of Council who will not be returning
for the next term of Council—Councillors John Abel, Paul Pirri, and Jeff Thom—and
presented them with gifts of appreciation for their service to the community.
Councillor Mrakas thanked Mayor Dawe and Councillors Abel, Pirri, and Thom for
their commitment to the community. He further thanked all of Council for its efforts
toward the community.
Councillor Kim spoke to his experiences serving on Council over the past four
years and thanked everyone for their contributions.
Councillor Gaertner acknowledged the work accomplished over the past term by
Council and its Committees, and the work that remains for the next Council. She
expressed gratitude to Mayor Dawe and the outgoing Councillors for their service,
and wished them a good and successful future.
Councillor Thompson expressed his appreciation of the honour and privilege to
serve the residents and to work with his Council colleagues. He offered his best
wishes to the outgoing members of Council for their future endeavours.
Councillor Humfryes expressed her appreciation for the pleasure and honour of
working with this Council. She recognized the dedication of each of the outgoing
Council members, and further acknowledged the contributions and leadership of
Mayor Dawe over the past eight years. Councillor Humfryes, on behalf of Council,
residents, and staff, thanked Mayor Dawe for his service and presented him with
parting gifts.
Councillor Pirri expressed gratitude for the honour and privilege of serving the
citizens of Aurora over the past eight years along with his Council colleagues. He
further acknowledged each Council member and expressed appreciation to staff.
Councillor Thom expressed appreciation to his family, friends and supporters,
community volunteers, and residents of Aurora. He thanked Town staff and the
senior leadership team for the great service provided to residents, and he thanked
the members of the Heritage Advisory Committee for their contributions.
Councillor Thom expressed his honour and pleasure to have served the residents
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along with his colleagues, and congratulated the re-elected and new members,
thanking them for their continued service. He also thanked the outgoing members
for their service to the community and wished them well in their future endeavours.
Councillor Abel offered his congratulations and best wishes to the new and re-
elected members of Council. He expressed his gratitude to everyone for the
opportunity of serving the community over the past two terms. In particular, he
thanked his family, community volunteers, Town staff and his Council colleagues.
Mayor Dawe spoke to the experiences of being an elected official over the past
two terms, and to the successes of a Council that worked together and focused on
the greater good, on matters including Library Square, the Aurora Armoury, the
Cultural Services Agreement, and the Finance Advisory Committee. He expressed
appreciation to his family and supporters, Council colleagues, Town staff and the
senior leadership team. Mayor Dawe specifically thanked Betty de Bartolo,
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Kelly Gobbels, Executive Assistant to the Chief
Administrative Officer, and Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, for their
efforts. He further thanked everyone for the honour and privilege of serving the
community and extended best wishes to all.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following by-law be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 6130-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4574-04.T,
as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of
Aurora.
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
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Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6131-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on November 27, 2018.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Abel
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk