MINUTES - Council - 20190409
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Kim
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Karen Bates-Denney, Acting
Director of Corporate Services, Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of
Financial Services, Allan Downey, Director of Operational
Services, David Waters, Director of Planning and Development
Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate
Communications, Slav Szlapczynski, Associate Solicitor,
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk, and Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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.
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3. Community Presentations
(a) Julie Stephenson and Nichole Campsall, Town of Aurora Youth Services
Re: Youth Friendly Communities Platinum Designation
Ms. Stephenson and Ms. Campsall presented an overview of the Town’s
recent three-year (2019-2021) Platinum Designation as a Youth Friendly
Community, including aspects of the Youth Friendly Communities Designation
Program and criteria created and supported by Play Works Partnership. They
highlighted the benefits of designation and expressed appreciation to the many
local organizations that serve and support youth in the community and
participated in the application process for designation.
Mr. Bill Allen, past Chair of Parks and Recreation Ontario, congratulated the
Town and presented the Youth Friendly Communities Platinum Designation
Award to the Mayor, Council and staff.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Martin Ambrose, representing Aurora Soccer Club
Re: Aurora Soccer Club – 2019 Council Update
Mr. Ambrose, President of the Aurora Soccer Club, presented an update on
the Aurora Soccer Club, including its history, revitalization and new branding,
business and long-term plans, integration into the community, sustainability,
future visioning, and development of facility and programs.
Mr. Benny Steinhorst, Mr. David Geering, and Mr. Andrew Pendlebury were
recognized for their contributions to the community and were each presented
with the Town’s Excellence in Sports award from the Mayor and Council.
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
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4. Delegations
None
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C7 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2019
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of March 26, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of March 26, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of March 26, 2019, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of March 26, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of March 26, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Special Meeting of Council Minutes of March 21, 2019
1. That the Special Meeting of Council minutes of March 21, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Minutes of March 18, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of March 18, 2019, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
C6. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of March 18, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of March 18, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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C7. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2019
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of March 27, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
C8. Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights – Annual General Meeting of January 25, 2019, and
Board Meeting Highlights of February 22, 2019
Item C8 was considered following consideration of Item S1.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights – Annual General Meeting of January
25, 2019, and Board Meeting Highlights of February 22, 2019, be
received for information.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following Standing Committee Report, Item S1, be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee approved:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 2, 2019
(A1) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5,
2019, be received for information.
Carried
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(A2) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6,
2019
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
March 6, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
(R1) CS19-014 – Council-Staff Relations Policy
1. That Report No. CS19-014 be received; and
2. That Attachment 1, Council-Staff Relations Policy, be approved;
and
3. That Attachment 2, Council/Staff Communications Policy, be
repealed.
Carried
(R2) CS19-016 – Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance
Review
1. That Report No. CS19-016 be received; and
2. That the Emergency Management Program and Emergency
Response Plan By-law be brought forward to a future Council
meeting for enactment.
Carried
(R3) PDS19-022 – Update on the Corporate and Community Energy
Plans
1. That Report No. PDS19-022 be received for information.
Carried
(R4) PDS19-023 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre Street, File:
NE-HCD-HPA-19-02
1. That Report No. PDS19-023 be received; and
2. That the following recommendations be approved:
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(a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-19-02 be
approved to permit the restoration of the subject property and
removal of the frame garage as shown on the submitted plans;
and
(b) That the property owner photodocument any original
construction revealed during the proposed restoration of the
property; and
(c) That the property owner continue to seek guidance from Town
Staff and the Heritage Conservation District Plan on the final
selection of detail elements visible from the street.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
None
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – March 21, 2019
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of March 21, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the wildlife crossing signs for
Henderson Drive and St. John’s Sideroad, and staff provided a response regarding
the four signs on order, silt fencing, and communications with York Region and
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
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Mayor Mrakas advised that he has been working with Councillor Humfryes and
Town staff to resolve the demolition issue in relation to heritage properties and
noted that a Notice of Motion is forthcoming.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gallo announced that Canadian Mental Health Association York and
South Simcoe (CMHA YSS) will be holding Mental Health in Motion 2019, the 7th
Annual Greater Toronto Ride, Run, or Walk for Mental Health fundraising event in
Newmarket on Sunday, June 23, 2019, to promote mental health awareness and
raise funds for local services in York Region, South Simcoe and GTA.
Councillor Gallo extended a reminder that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,
April 20, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre and more
information can be found at aurora.ca/easteregghunt.
Councillor Thompson announced that registrations are now open for the spring
and summer programs, summer camps, and spring aquatics programs, and the
Program Guide can be picked up at various facilities or viewed online at
aurora.ca/recguide.
Councillor Thompson extended a reminder that the Town is looking for youth
candidates for the John West Memorial ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ Scholarship Award,
noting that the application deadline is May 1, 2019, and more information can be
found at aurora.ca/leadersoftomorrow.
Councillor Thompson encouraged everyone to participate in the Run for Southlake
fundraising event on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Newmarket, in support of the
Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Councillor Gaertner announced that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre has launched
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW), a free community outreach program to
support vulnerable and isolated seniors and adults, and more information can be
found at aurora.ca/scww.
Councillor Gaertner advised that the Hope House Community Hospice (formerly
Hospice King-Aurora-Richmond Hill) is looking at options for a larger space. The
Mayor noted that the Hospice may remain in its current location and Town staff are
assisting in identifying other possible locations that would suit their needs.
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Councillor Humfryes advised that the Town is still looking for feedback and
suggestions regarding older, established neighbourhoods designated as Stable
Neighbourhoods, and encouraged residents to provide feedback by visiting
placespeak.com/stableneighbourhoods.
Councillor Humfryes announced that Aurora’s Movie in the SARC will be held in
the Pfaff Arena of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 27,
2019, and will include pre-movie games and activities.
Councillor Gilliland encouraged everyone to participate in the Aurora’s Annual
Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 8 a.m., noting that information can
be found at aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling.
Mayor Mrakas extended a reminder about the Aurora Chamber Home & Living
Show being held on Friday, April 12 through Sunday April 14, 2019, and he
encouraged everyone to visit the Town of Aurora’s booths to learn more about the
Town’s services and programs.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 6170-19 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Crestline
Investments Limited, as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
(b) By-law Number 6171-19 Being a By-law to amend Municipal Waterworks
Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended.
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
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14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6172-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on April 9, 2019.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk