MINUTES-Community Advisory Committee-20210415 1
Town of Aurora
Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Video Conference
Committee Members: Balpreet Grewal (Chair)
Laura Thanasse (Vice Chair)
Shivangi Bagga (arrived at 7:12 p.m.)
Chris Gordon
Denis Heng
Janet Mitchell
Jennifer Sault
Sera Weiss
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Members Absent: Earl Cochrane
Other Attendees: Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Techa Van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Phil Rose, Manager, Library Square
Katrina Estacio, Marketing Creative Specialist
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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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 Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Laura Thanasse
That agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, 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. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2021
Moved by Jennifer Sault
Seconded by Laura Thanasse
That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 18,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Engaged and Inclusive Project
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and background on the
Engaged and Inclusive collaborative project involving Aurora, East
Gwillimbury, and Newmarket lead by the Neighbourhood Network. Kim
Clark, Gazelle and Company presented an overview of the project
highlighting the focus on building increased inclusion in our communities.
She further provided details on the objectives to better understand
inclusive engagement through an integrated approach across the three
municipalities and noted the next steps. The Committee expressed
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appreciation to the team for their efforts and provided feedback regarding
the project suggesting potential partnership with the local school board to
broaden engagement opportunities for the student population.
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
1. That the memorandum regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project be
received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding
Engaged and Inclusive Project be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Manager, Library Square; Re: Library Square Renaming
Consultation
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and background on the
intent to rename Library Square and the efforts thus far in gathering
potential names through internal and external consultation. Staff provided
a brief description and sought the Committee's input regarding the
following shortlisted names obtained through public engagement:
Constellation Square, Aurora Junction, Church Street Square, Town
Square, and C-Square.
The Committee and staff discussed about the importance of the name
being representative of the current stakeholders, partnerships, and the
expected collaboration of art, music, culture, heritage and recreation
activities, special events, and other community events that would happen
at the space. The Committee provided feedback regarding the proposed
shortlisted names including the pros and cons of each name and provided
alternate suggestions that would best represent the space. It was
mentioned that further name suggestions from the Committee members
could be forwarded to staff post the meeting.
Moved by Shivangi Bagga
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
1. That the memorandum regarding Library Square Renaming
Consultation be received; and
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2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding
possible names for Library Square be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Sera Weiss
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Carried