MINUTES - Council - 20220524 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
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
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Anca Mihail, Manager of Engineering and Capital Delivery*
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional and
treaty territory of the Anishinaabe and many other Nations whose presence here
continues to this day, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the
stewardship of this land. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas of the Credit, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 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
5.1 Franco De Marco, Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs, and Karie
Papillon, Adult Program Coordinator, Aurora Seniors Centre; Re: June is
Recreation & Parks Month
Franco De Marco and Karie Papillon presented an overview of the Town's
programs and community events planned during the celebration of "June
is Recreation & Parks Month", an annual community mobilization
movement that takes place in parks, schools, recreation centres, and
neighbourhoods across Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the presentation be received for information.
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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. Delegations
6.1 Jennifer Kagan; Re: Motion 10.1 - Councillor Humfryes; Re: Private
Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
Jennifer Kagan, physician and advocate for victims and survivors of
domestic violence and children, shared her story about the death of her
four-year-old daughter Keira Kagan, the impacts of domestic violence, and
the importance of Bill C-233 "Keira's Law", which aims to educate judges
on domestic violence and coercive control.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion
10.1.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
6.2 David Spencer, Resident; Re: Item 8.2.5 - OPS22-010 - Off-Leash Dog Park
and Trail Pilot Program
David Spencer expressed concerns about the staff report and lack of
notice and consultation with area residents. He further noted concerns
regarding potential noise, odour, traffic and safety issues, and
displacement of an established community recreational area. Mr. Spencer
requested that Council advise staff that the Darkwood Detention area is
not an appropriate location and that the neighbourhood be provided with
six months' notice if this matter is revisited.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item
8.2.5 (b).
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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)
7. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the Consent Agenda items, 7.1 to 7.6 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 April 26, 2022
1. That the Council meeting minutes of April 26, 2022, be adopted as
circulated.
Carried
7.2 Special Meeting of Council Minutes of April 26, 2022
1. That the Special Meeting of Council minutes of April 26, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Council Closed Session Minutes of April 26, 2022 (confidential attachment)
1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of April 26, 2022, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
7.4 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of April 26,
2022, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.5 Council Closed Session Minutes of May 3, 2022 (confidential attachment)
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of May 3, 2022, be adopted
as circulated.
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Carried
7.6 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of May 3,
2022, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
8. Standing Committee Reports
Items were considered in the following order: 8.2.5 (a) and (b), 8.1.8, 8.1.7, and
8.1.5.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 to 8.2 inclusive, be received and
the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of
sub-items 8.1.5, 8.1.7, 8.1.8, and 8.2.5 (a) and (b), which were 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 General Committee Meeting Report of May 3, 2022
8.1.1 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of March
31, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting
minutes of March 31, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.2 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 13, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
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8.1.3 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of
April 20, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
meeting minutes of April 20, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.4 FIN22-015 - Continued Advancement of the Second-Generation
Asset Management Plan
Report Attachment 1
1. That Report No. FIN22-015 be received; and
2. That Capital Project No. 14107 – Second Generation Asset
Management Plan (Phase 2) with total budget authority of
$70,000 be approved and be funded by up to $50,000 in FCM
grant funding and the balance from the Studies & Other reserve;
and
3. That proceeding with the project in advance of the 2023 Budget
be contingent upon receiving the FCM grant; and
4. That to ensure the Town’s continued compliance with O. Reg
588/17;
a. Staff be directed to apply for a grant opportunity from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset
Management Program for the continued development and
operationalization of the Asset Management Plan for the
Town of Aurora; and
b. The Town of Aurora commit to the development and
operationalization of an O. Reg 588/17 compliant Asset
Management Plan as per its submitted proposed project to
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset
Management Program to advance its asset management
program; and
c. The Town of Aurora commit $20,000 of the capital budget
toward the costs of this initiative.
Carried
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8.1.5 OPS22-006 - Neighbourhood Park on Hartwell Way Funding Increase
Report Attachment 1
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That Report No. OPS22-006 be referred back to staff.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
8.1.6 CAO22-001 - 2021 Annual Report to the Community
Report Attachment 1
1. That Report No. CAO22-001 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.7 PDS22-064 - Application for Minor Site Plan Approval, 306 St. John’s
Sideroad, St. Anne’s School - A Private Girl’s School, File Number:
SPM-2022-01, Related Applications: OPA-2021-02, ZBA-2021-02,
SUB-2021-01, and SPM-2022-02
Report Figures 1-9
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS22-064 be received for information.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Carried (6 to 1)
8.1.8 PDS22-066 - Train Whistle Cessation Program Assessment Update
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
Council consented to vote on the fifth clause separately.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS22-066 be received; and
2. That a project with total capital budget authority of $95,000 be
included in the 2023 capital budget for Council review and
approval in support of the detailed design and peer review of a
level crossing at St. John’s Sideroad; and
3. That York Region be requested to implement a 24-hour train
whistle cessation for the level crossing at St. John’s Sideroad
on the Barrie GO Line; and
4. That York Region be requested to budget $1,000,000 in their
2023 budget to implement the necessary crossing upgrades for
anti-whistling; and
5. That the Train Whistle Cessation Program not be implemented
on roads under the Town’s jurisdiction.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
First, second, third, and fourth clauses
Carried (7 to 0)
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes,
Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Fifth clause
Carried (5 to 2)
8.2 General Committee Meeting Report of May 17, 2022
8.2.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 25, 2022
Memorandum
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 25,
2022, be received for information.
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Carried
8.2.2 Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 25, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of April 25, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.2.3 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28,
2022
Minutes
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting
minutes of April 28, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.2.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May
2, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.2.5 OPS22-010 - Off-Leash Dog Park and Trail Pilot Program
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
8.2.5 (a)
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. OPS22-010 be received; and
2. That dogs not be permitted within the environmentally sensitive
lands of the David Tomlinson Nature Reserve (DTNR) and
associated trails.
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
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That the recommendation “That dogs not be permitted within the
environmentally sensitive lands of the David Tomlinson Nature
Reserve (DTNR) and associated trails.” be referred back to staff.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes,
Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (5 to 2)
8.2.5 (b)
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That staff be directed to develop an off-leash strategy, including
park and trail location options and costs, and report back to
Council.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the main motion be amended by adding the following
clause:
“That the Darkwood Detention area be excluded from the list of
park and trail location options.”
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. OPS22-010 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to develop an off-leash strategy, including
park and trail location options and costs, and report back to
Council; and
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3. That the Darkwood Detention area be excluded from the list of
park and trail location options.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
8.2.6 PDS22-072 - Green Development Standards Proposed Phase 1
Implementation Plan
Report Appendix A Presentation
1. That Report No. PDS22-072 be received; and
2. That the Green Development Standards Phase 1
Implementation Plan be approved.
Carried
8.2.7 CS22-034 - Modernized Fence By-law
Report Attachment 1
1. That Report No. CS22-034 be received; and
2. That a new Fence By-law be brought forward to a future Council
meeting for enactment to repeal and replace the current Fence
By-law No. 4753-05.P.
Carried
8.2.8 CS22-033 - Short-Term Rental (STR) By-law Amendments
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
1. That Report No. CS22-033 be received; and
2. That the amendments to the proposed demerit point system be
approved; and
3. That the recommended updates to Schedule “I” of the Town’s
Fees and Charges By-law, as presented in Attachment 2 of this
report be approved, and that the appropriate by-law amendment
be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment.
Carried
8.2.9 York Regional Council Highlights of April 28, 2022
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Regional Report
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of April 28, 2022, be
received for information.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Item 9.1 was considered prior to consideration of Section 8, Standing Committee
Reports.
9.1 CS22-036 - Mandatory Firefighter Certification
Deputy Chief Jeremy Inglis, Support Services, Central York Fire Services,
provided an update on the March 1, 2022 report submitted to the Joint
Council Committee regarding the Ontario Regulation enacted under the
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 that introduces mandatory
minimum certification standards for firefighters, effective July 1, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. CS22-036 be received for information.
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 Humfryes; Re: Private Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Whereas violence against women is a Canadian public health crisis that
demands urgent action; and
Whereas one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
One woman or girl is killed every other day, on average, somewhere in our
country; and
Whereas the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse is when she
separates from her partner. According to research from the U.S. Centre for
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Disease Control and Prevention, when there is a history of coercive
control, violence and a recent separation, a woman’s risk of domestic
homicide goes up 900 times; and
Whereas the current Canadian court system is not equipped to protect
women. According to the National Judicial Institute, there is no mandatory
education for Judges on domestic violence. Judges need education on
what constitutes domestic violence or coercive control. A formal
education program would ensure another line of defense for victims, as
well as preventing violence and abuse before it happens; and
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the domestic
violence crisis. Women’s shelters and crisis centres have reported a
marked increase in requests for services this year. The concerns for
children are significant. According to recent research from The Children’s
Hospital of Eastern Ontario, doctors have seen more than double the
number of babies with serious injuries as this time last year. These include
head injuries, broken bones or in some cases death. Institutions across
the country are reporting a similar trend; and
Whereas, according to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the
Child, children must be protected from “all forms of physical or mental
violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or
exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal
guardian(s) or any other person who has care of the child.” Our current
family justice system often fails our children in this regard; and
Whereas, in worst case scenarios, children are killed by a violent parent.
As reported by the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative,
recent separation and domestic violence are the two biggest risk factors
for domestic violence related child homicides; and
Whereas custody disputes are an additional risk factor. Each year in
Canada, about 30 children are killed by a parent. Mothers are responsible
about 40 per cent of the time, often due to postpartum depression or
mental illness. In the 60 per cent of cases where fathers are the
murderers, anger, jealousy or post-separation retaliatory revenge are the
usual motivations; and
Whereas Keira’s Law is named after four-year-old Keira Kagan, who was
killed while in the custody of her father, in 2020; and
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Whereas many cases of domestic violence are inappropriately labelled as
“high conflict” in the family court system. According to research by Rachel
Birnbaum, a Social Work Professor at the University of Western Ontario
who specializes in child custody, approximately one third of cases called
“high conflict” by the court had substantiated evidence of valid concerns
about domestic violence. These cases must be recognized and treated
differently by judges; and
Whereas voting in favour of “Keira’s Law”, contained in Private Member’s
Bill C-233, will not only protect victims of violence and children, it will save
lives by amending the Judges Act to establish seminars for judges on
intimate partner violence and coercive control;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council calls
upon the House of Commons to support Member of Parliament Anju
Dhillon's Private Member’s Bill C-233, that will raise the level of
education on domestic violence and coercive control for federally
appointed Judges; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to: The
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; The
Honourable Karina Gould, MP, Minister of Families, Children and Social
Development; The Honourable Candice Bergen, Interim Leader of the
Conservative Party of Canada; Yves-Francois Blanchet, MP, Leader of
the Bloc Quebecois; Jagmeet Singh, MP, Leader of the New
Democratic Party; MP Tony Van Bynen; and MP Leah Taylor Roy; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be circulated to all
Ontario municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM).
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
10.2 Councillor Kim; Re: Request for Traffic Control Signals – Kaleia
Avenue/Elyse Court and Wellington Street East
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
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Whereas the residents and homeowners on both the south and north
sides of Wellington Street East, on Kaleia Avenue and Elyse Court of the
Town of Aurora, have written and signed a petition to request the
installation of a traffic light at the intersection; and
Whereas, over the past two years, there have been numerous requests by
the subdivision residents expressing concerns in writing to York Region
since 2020 requesting the installation of a traffic light; and
Whereas the installation of traffic control signals at Kaleia Avenue/Elyse
Court and Wellington Street East would provide increased ease and
comfort for the community to access Wellington Street East, especially
during morning and evening rush hour periods; and
Whereas York Region has advised that traffic control signals are not
warranted at this time based on Regional policy; and
Whereas York Regional Council has previously authorized the installation
of unwarranted traffic control signals, subject to the local municipality
agreeing to be responsible for all installation costs, plus annual
maintenance costs, until such time that the intersection satisfies the
Region’s policy criteria; and
Whereas York Region staff have advised the estimated Capital cost for
installing traffic control signals is $250,000 and the estimated annual
Operating cost for this traffic control signal is $7,800 with ten years of
operating costs ($78,000) payable in year one;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council
requests York Region to install traffic control signals at Kaleia
Avenue/Elyse Court and Wellington Street East and have them
operational no later than 2023; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That subject to York Region Council approving
the installation of the traffic control signals, a new project entitled
Traffic Control Signals – Kaleia Ave/Elyse Ct and Wellington St E be
added to the 2023 Capital Budget in the amount of $250,000, plus 10
percent contingency and administration fees funded by Roads and
Related Development Charges; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That, should a 2023 Capital Project be added,
staff be directed to add the annual operating costs to the 2023
Operating budget for consideration by Council.
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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)
10.3 Councillor Thompson; Re: Mandatory Firefighter Certification
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas municipal governments provide essential services to the
residents and businesses in their communities; and
Whereas the introduction of new provincial policies and programs can
have an impact on municipalities; and
Whereas municipal governments are generally supportive of efforts to
modernize and enhance the volunteer and full-time fire services that serve
Ontario communities; and
Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) believes in
principle that fire certification is a step in the right direction, it has not
endorsed the draft regulations regarding firefighter certification presented
by the Province; and
Whereas municipalities and AMO are concerned the thirty-day
consultation period was insufficient to fully understand the effects such
regulations will have on municipal governments and their fire services; and
Whereas fire chiefs have advised that the Ontario firefighter certification
process will create additional training and new costs pressures on fire
services; and
Whereas the Ontario government has not provided any indication they will
offer some form of financial support to deliver this service; and
Whereas AMO, on behalf of municipal governments, in a letter to Solicitor
General Jones dated February 25, 2022, made numerous comments and
requests to address the shortcomings in the draft regulations;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora does
hereby support AMO’s recommendations; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora does hereby call on the
Solicitor General of Ontario to work with AMO, municipal governments
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and fire chiefs across Ontario to address the concerns raised so that
municipalities can continue to offer high quality services to their
communities; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Small
Urban Municipalities (OSUM), and all Ontario municipalities for their
consideration.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
11. New Business
Councillor Gallo requested clarification on the protocol for permitted use of the
Council Chambers, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about whether any assistance could be provided to
residents whose properties have sustained severe damage during the past
weekend's storm, particularly in the Heritage District area.
Councillor Gilliland inquired about the Town’s emergency preparedness review
and whether severe weather events would be included in the plan, and staff and
the Mayor provided a response.
Councillor Gilliland expressed appreciation to staff for their quick response to the
impacts of the recent storm. She further provided comment and suggestions on
the Town's communication options regarding such events.
Councillor Gilliland provided clarification on her position regarding the GO train
whistle cessation program.
Councillor Gaertner expressed appreciation to staff and residents for their efforts
in cleaning up after the recent storm. She inquired about whether the Town
would offer a special yard waste curbside pickup for storm debris, and the Mayor
and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the cleanup plans and trail safety in the
Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area, and staff provided a response.
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Mayor Mrakas expressed appreciation to staff, emergency services, residents,
and Alectra Utilities for their efforts in the post-storm cleanup.
12. By-laws
12.1 By-law Number 6420-22 - Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of
Taxation for the taxation year 2022.
12.2 By-law Number 6421-22 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6234-20,
to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
12.3 By-law Number 6422-22 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6182-19,
the designating by-law of a property to be of cultural heritage value or
interest (De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Trail (Monk’s Walk) – 50-100
Bloomington Road West).
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.3 inclusive, be enacted.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
13. Closed Session
None.
14. Confirming By-law
14.1 By-law No. 6423-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council meeting on May 24, 2022
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
15. Adjournment
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Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk