AGENDA - Council - 20220426Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Date:Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Time:7 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
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Pages
1.Call to Order
2.Land Acknowledgement
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Community Presentations
6.Delegations
7.Consent Agenda
That the Consent Agenda items, 7.1 to 7.6 inclusive, be approved.
7.1.Council Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2022 1
That the Council meeting minutes of March 29, 2022, be adopted
as circulated.
1.
7.2.Council Closed Session Minutes of March 29, 2022 (confidential
attachment)
That the Council Closed Session minutes of March 29, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
1.
7.3.Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2022 14
That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of
March 29, 2022, be adopted as circulated.
1.
7.4.Council Closed Session Minutes of April 5, 2022 (confidential
attachment)
That the Council Closed Session minutes of April 5, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
1.
7.5.Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022 17
That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of April
5, 2022, be adopted as circulated.
1.
7.6.Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2022 20
That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of April 12,
2022, be adopted as circulated.
1.
8.Standing Committee Reports
That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 to 8.2 inclusive, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
8.1.General Committee Report of April 5, 2022 25
8.1.1.FIN22-009 - Q4 2021 Procurement Report
Report
That Report No. FIN22-009 be received for information.1.
8.1.2.Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of
February 25, 2022
Memo
That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of
February 25, 2022, be received for information.
1.
8.1.3.Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 9,
2022
Minutes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of March 9, 2022, be received for information.
1.
8.1.4.Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting
Minutes of March 23, 2022
Minutes
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
meeting minutes of March 23, 2022, be received for
information.
1.
8.1.5.CMS22-019 - Aurora Town Square – Space Usage and Room
Permitting Policy
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. CMS22-019 be received; and1.
That the Aurora Town Square Space Usage and Room
Permitting Policy be approved.
2.
8.1.6.PDS22-013 - Report to Designate 26, 32, and 34-38 Berczy
Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment
4 Attachment 5
That Report No. PDS22-013 be received; and1.
That 34 Berczy Street be designated under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act as properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest; and
2.
That Council remove 26, 32, and 38 Berczy Street from
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Value or
Interest conditional upon the submission of a detailed
Site and Building Documentation and a fulsome
Historical Report inclusive of properties both north and
south of Mosley Street, and a detailed Commemorative
Plan.
3.
8.1.7.CMS22-017 - Application for Third Party Event in an Outdoor
Town Facility - Aurorapalooza
Report
That Report No. CMS22-017 be received; and1.
That staff be directed to review and approve the
Aurorapalooza application in accordance with the
Third-Party Events in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy;
and
2.
That if the Aurorapalooza third-party event is approved,3.
that it be designated as an event of Town significance
for the purpose of attaining a Special Occasion Permit
in accordance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy.
8.1.8.CMS22-018 - Application for Third Party Event in an Outdoor
Town Facility – Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora
Report
That Report No. CMS22-018 be received; and1.
That staff be directed to review and approve the
Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora application in
accordance with the Third Party Events in Outdoor
Town Facilities Policy; and
2.
That if the Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora third-
party event is approved, that it be designated as an
event of Town significance for the purpose of attaining
a Special Occasion Permit in accordance with the
Municipal Alcohol Policy.
3.
8.1.9.CMS22-021 - Sport Tourism Strategy 2022-2026
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. CMS22-021 be received; and1.
That the recommendations in the Town of Aurora Sport
Tourism Strategy 2022 – 2026 be endorsed in principle,
subject to Council approval of budgetary implications.
2.
8.1.10.CS22-019 - Updates to the Proclamation Policy
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. CS22-019 be received; and1.
That the updated Proclamation Policy (Attachment 1)
be approved; and
2.
That staff provide an information report to Council with
a list of recurring proclamations to be proclaimed each
year.
3.
8.1.11.PDS22-045 - Anti-Idling Policy Update
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
That Report No. PDS22-045 be received; and1.
That the Anti-Idling Policy be revised to reflect changes
to the enforcement mechanism and to reduce idling
time from five minutes to two minutes, to align with
surrounding municipalities.
2.
8.2.General Committee Report of April 19, 2022 33
8.2.1.Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022
Minutes
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of April 4, 2022, be received for information.
1.
8.2.2.PDS22-050 - Downtown Aurora BIA 2021 Annual Report and
2022 Budget
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment
4 Attachment 5
That Report No. PDS22-050 be received; and1.
That the Aurora Business Improvement Association’s
(BIA) 2021 audited financial statements, attached as
Attachment 2 be received; and
2.
That the 2022 Business Plan and Budget attached as
Attachment 4 for the Aurora BIA be approved; and
3.
That a special 2022 tax levy of BIA members of
$37,269 be approved in support of the 2022 Business
Plan.
4.
8.2.3.PDS22-033 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control, 2766872 Ontario Inc.,
15296, 15306 and 15314 Yonge Street
Lots B and C and Part of Lot D, registered Plan 36 and Part of
Lots, 15 and 16, Registered Plan 246, Town of Aurora, File
Number: OPA-2021-03, ZBA-2021-03 and SP-2021-07
Report Figures 1-7
That Report No. PDS22-033 be received; and1.
That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2021-03
(2766872 Ontario Inc.) be approved to:
2.
Amend Schedule ‘H’ (Site Specific Policy Areas)
and section 16 of the Official Plan to identify a new
1.
Site-Specific Policy Area with policies to permit an
apartment building containing residential uses at
or below grade and having a maximum height of
23.54 metres; being 6-storeys along Yonge Street
and 8-storeys at the building rear; and
Schedule ‘A’ of the Official Plan (Structure Plan) to
redesignate a portion of the subject lands from
‘Private Parkland’ to ‘The Aurora Promenade’; and
2.
That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application File:
ZBA 2021-03 (2766872 Ontario Inc.) be approved,
including the proposed increase in height in exchange
for the proposed community benefits as discussed
herein; and
3.
That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be
brought forward to a future Council meeting for
enactment once an agreement has been executed
between the Town and the Owner to secure the
proposed Section 37 community benefits; and
4.
That Site Plan Application File: SP-2020-07 (2766872
Ontario Inc.) be approved to permit the development of
a six-storey residential apartment building with 136
units; and
5.
That servicing allocation be allocated to service the
development with 136 apartment units (265 persons
equivalent).
6.
8.2.4.PDS22-020 - Train Whistle Cessation Program Update
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. PDS22-020 be referred back to staff.1.
8.2.5.OPS22-004 - Municipal Tree Removal Request for 152 Willis
Drive, Aurora
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. OPS22-004 be received; and1.
That the tree located at 152 Willis Drive remain in place.2.
8.2.6.FIN22-012 - Financial System Project Update
Report Attachment 1
That Report No. FIN22-012 be received; and1.
That the capital budget authority for the Financial
System Replacement project 14012 be increased by
$986,000 for a total budget of $2,486,000 and the
project funding be revised as shown in Table 1 in this
report be approved; and
2.
That a transfer of $293,000 from the Tax Rate
Stabilization reserve to the Information Technology
Repair and Replacement reserve be approved.
3.
8.2.7.OPS22-005 - Town Owned Light Standards for Displaying
Banner Flags at St. Andrew’s College
Report Appendix A
That Report No. OPS22-005 be received; and1.
That St. Andrew’s College be authorized to continue to
display its banner signs on the Town-owned light
standards that abut 15800 & 15900 Yonge Street in
accordance with section 3.5 of By-law No. 5840-16 for
two terms of five (5) years each.
2.
8.2.8.PDS22-053 - Application for Draft Plan of Condominium, Sixfive
(ETS) GP Inc. on behalf of 45 ETS Limited Partnership, 45 Eric T
Smith Way
PT BLK 11, PL 65M-4324, PART 3 PLAN 65R35964, File Number:
CDM-2021-01, Related File Number: SP-2021-01
Report Figures 1-8 Schedule A
That Report No. PDS22-053 be received; and1.
That the Draft Plan of Condominium File Number CDM-
2021-01 to establish a Standard Condominium tenure
for 20 industrial units, be approved, subject to the
conditions attached hereto as Schedule “A” of this
report.
2.
8.2.9.PDS22-040 - Heritage Permit Application, File: HPA-2022-02, 85
Catherine Avenue
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
That Report No. PDS22-040 be received; and1.
That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-02 be2.
approved to permit a two-storey addition with an
integral tandem garage to the existing dwelling at 85
Catherine Avenue.
8.2.10.York Region Council Highlights of March 24, 2022
Regional Report
That the York Regional Council Highlights of March 24,
2022, be received for information.
1.
9.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
10.Motions
10.1.Mayor Mrakas; Re: Addition of Sunset Clauses to Site-Specific Zoning
By-law Amendments
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10.2.Councillor Gaertner; Re: Black History Month 2023 42
10.3.Councillor Gilliland; Re: Phragmites Remediation 43
11.New Business
12.By-laws
13.Closed Session
There are no Closed Session items for this meeting.
14.Confirming By-law
14.1.By-law No. XXXX-22 Being a by-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Council meeting on April 26, 2022
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15.Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, March 29, 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* (arrived 7:06 p.m.)
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*
John Firman, Manager, Business Support*
Phillip Rose, Manager, Aurora Town Square*
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy 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 7:01 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
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 we thank them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 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 Jennifer Adams, Vice President of Philanthropy, Margaret Bahen Hospice;
Re: Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice Special Events
Jennifer Adams presented an overview of the services provided by
Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice and their annual
community fundraising events including: Hike for Hospice from May 22 to
May 29, 2022; Tee Off for Hospice golf tournament on August 23, 2022;
and #BakeForHospice. She thanked the Town for its support and invited
Council to share the fundraising event details within their social networks.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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
None.
7. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the Consent Agenda items, 7.1 to 7.5 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 February 22, 2022
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 22, 2022, be adopted as
circulated.
Carried
7.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of February 15, 2022 (confidential
attachment)
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 15, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of February
15, 2022, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.4 Council Closed Session Minutes of March 1, 2022 (confidential attachment)
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of March 1, 2022, be adopted
as circulated.
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Carried
7.5 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of March 1,
2022, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
8. Standing Committee Reports
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, 8.2.1, 8.2.4, and 8.2.5, 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 March 1, 2022
8.1.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 7, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.2 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2022
Minutes
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 8, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.3 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9,
2022
Minutes
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1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 9, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.4 CMS22-009 - Aurora Town Square Status Update - Agreements and
IT Services
Report
1. That Report No. CMS22-009 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.5 CMS22-010 - Aurora Town Square Governance - Town Staffing -
Update 1
Report
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. CMS22-010 be received; and
2. That the conversion of the Manager of Aurora Town Square
contract position to a permanent position to be funded from the
Aurora Town Square operating budget be approved; and
3. That the conversion of the Marketing Creative Specialist
contract position to a permanent position to be funded from the
Aurora Town Square operating budget be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
8.1.6 CMS22-013 - Aurora Town Square Status Update - Space Usage and
Room Permitting Policy
Report
1. That Report No. CMS22-013 be received; and
2. That the principles of the Aurora Town Square Space Usage and
Room Permitting Policy be approved; and
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3. That the final draft Aurora Town Square Space Usage and Room
Permitting Policy come back to Council for final approval.
Carried
8.1.7 CMS22-014 - Aurora Town Square Status Update - Capital Campaign
Report
Council consented to vote on the third clause separately.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. CMS22-014 be received; and
2. That the Aurora Town Square Bridge, Outdoor Square, and
Church Street Schoolhouse be approved as a Name Sale
opportunity; and
3. That staff be directed to initiate negotiations with potential
partners for the purpose of naming the Aurora Town Square
Bridge, Outdoor Square, and Church Street Schoolhouse; and
4. That staff report back with their findings for Council approval.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
First, second, and fourth clauses
Carried (6 to 1)
Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Nays (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor
Gilliland
Third clause
Carried (4 to 3)
8.1.8 PDS22-012 - Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-2021-16, 82
Centre Street
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2
1. That Report No. PDS22-012 be received; and
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2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-16 be approved to
permit a one-storey rear addition to the existing dwelling at 82
Centre Street.
Carried
8.1.9 PDS22-036 - Regional Official Plan Review Update
Report
1. That Report No. PDS22-036 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to work with the Region to discuss transit
possibilities within the Promenade area.
Carried
8.2 General Committee Meeting Report of March 22, 2022
8.2.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 28,
2022
Memorandum
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 28,
2022, 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)
8.2.2 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 17,
2022
Minutes
1. That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 17, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
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8.2.3 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23,
2022
Minutes
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of February 23, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.2.4 CS22-018 - Short-Term Rental By-law
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. CS22-018 be received; and
2. That staff bring forward a Short-Term Rental By-law at a future
Council meeting for enactment; and
3. That staff be directed to implement a Short-Term Rental
compliance monitoring system; and
4. That staff bring forward amendments to the Aurora Tribunal
By-law at a future Council meeting for enactment; and
5. That an updated Schedule "I" of the Town's Fees and Charges
By-law be brought forward once the fee changes associated
with Short-Term Rentals are approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
8.2.5 CMS22-016 - Facility Naming Rights - Aurora Sports Dome
Report
Council consented to vote on the third clause separately.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CMS22-016 be received; and
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2. That the Aurora Sports Dome be approved as a Name Sale
opportunity; and
3. That staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with potential
naming rights sponsors for the Aurora Sports Dome and report
back to Council in Closed Session.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and
Councillor Thompson
First and second clauses
Carried (7 to 0)
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland
Third clause
Carried (6 to 1)
8.2.6 CMS22-012 - SARC Pool Project Grant
Report
1. That Report No. CMS22-012 be received; and
2. That the Capital Budget Authority of $354,600 for Project No.
72472 SARC Pool Repairs, to be funded by $236,400 from a
Community Building Fund – Capital Stream grant and $118,200
from Safe Recovery grant funding, be approved.
Carried
8.2.7 CS22-017 - Town of Aurora Emergency Management Program -
Council Budget Authority Increase
Report Attachment 1
1. That Report No. CS22-017 be received; and
2. That an increase of $103,200 resulting in a total revised Capital
Budget Authority of $183,200 for Project No. 13011, to be
funded by $35,200 in previously approved Studies and Other
funding and a $150,000 grant from the Municipal Modernization
Program, be approved; and
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3. That the proposed title change for Capital Project No. 13011 to
"Business Continuity Management Program" be approved.
Carried
8.2.8 FIN22-011 - Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members
of Council, Committees and Local Boards
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
1. That Report No. FIN22-011 be received for information.
Carried
8.2.9 York Regional Council Highlights of February 24, 2022
Regional Report
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of February 24, 2022,
be received for information.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None.
10. Motions
10.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Green Infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
Whereas recent events worldwide and in Canada clearly show that climate
change is causing disastrous consequences for communities; and
Whereas adaptation and mitigation are crucial for residents' safety and
quality of life; and
Whereas trees and green infrastructure are critical to mitigate climate
change impacts like intense storms that could cause flooding; and
Whereas tree canopies are important to mitigate the urban heat island
effect and to decrease atmospheric carbon through sequestration;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review
the Official Plan for revisions to strengthen protective language in the
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Plan and any implementing policies and by-laws including Green
Development Standards, Tree Compensation and Protection; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to review existing policies
and by-laws that could be strengthened regarding the tree canopy for
climate change mitigation and report back to Council at their earliest
convenience.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
10.2 Councillor Gilliland; Re: Accessory Dwelling Enabling Policy
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
Whereas inflationary pressures are hindering the ability for young adults to
rent or buy a home, outside of their parents’ home; and
Whereas in-home senior care is on the rise, due to rising costs, health and
safety, and/or lack of availability; and
Whereas the Province is facing a major housing crisis and if our local
municipality has enabling policies within its Official Plan and Zoning By-
law, it would allow a second unit within a home plus an additional unit on a
residential property; and
Whereas other municipalities have enabled policies to allow accessory
dwellings to offset this demand, where deemed appropriate;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to explore
the introduction of an enabling policy in the Official Plan to permit
accessory dwellings within appropriate locations followed by
corresponding amendments to the Zoning By-law; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council as part of the
Official Plan review update process.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
11. New Business
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Councillor Gallo requested a status update on his previous inquiry regarding
safety concerns at the intersection of Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway South.
The Mayor and staff provided a response and agreed to investigate the matter.
Councillor Gilliland inquired about the procedure for collection of Christmas trees
that were not picked up earlier on the regularly scheduled days due to inclement
weather, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gilliland requested clarification on the role of Deputy Mayor for the
next term of Council, considering the Town's new ward system effective for the
October 24, 2022 municipal election.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the Town Clerk report back to Council regarding Deputy Mayor
options for the next term of Council.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the status of the bridge restoration project at
Royal Road and Edward Street, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner referred to item 8.2.7, CS22-017 - Town of Aurora Emergency
Management Program - Council Budget Authority Increase, and requested
clarification on the current grant opportunity and prior approvals, and staff
provided a response. Councillor Thompson advised that staff have confirmed to
Council that the process followed the Town's procurement policy.
Councillor Gaertner suggested that any Council inquiries made in public should
be answered in public for the benefit of residents.
12. By-laws
12.1 By-law Number 6409-22 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 15520 Yonge
Street, to remove a holding symbol “(h)” (File No. ZBA(H)-2021-01).
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12.2 By-law Number 6410-22 - Being a By-law to amend Municipal Waterworks
Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.2 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. 6411-22 Being a by-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council meeting on March 29, 2022
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session Public
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
5:45 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner*
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor John Gallo
Members Absent: Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
John Firman, Manager, Business Support*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
*Attended electronically
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:24 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the confidential Council Closed Session agenda 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. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matter:
1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality
or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Council
Closed Session Report No. CMS22-022 - Facility Naming Rights - Aurora
Sports Dome
Carried
4.1 Council Closed Session Report No. CMS22-022 - Facility Naming Rights -
Aurora Sports Dome
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Council Closed Session Report No. CMS22-022 be received for
information.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 to 0)
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5. Confirming By-law
5.1 By-law No. 6408-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council Closed Session on March 29, 2022
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session Public
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
5:45 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner*
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Phillip Rose, Manager, Aurora Town Square*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
*Attended electronically
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:49 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:35 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
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That the confidential Council Closed Session agenda 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. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matter:
1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality
or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Council
Closed Session Report No. CMS22-023 - Aurora Town Square - Capital
Campaign Status Update
Carried
4.1 Council Closed Session Report No. CMS22-023 - Aurora Town Square -
Capital Campaign Status Update
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Council Closed Session Report No. CMS22-023 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gilliland
Absent (1): Councillor Gallo
Carried (6 to 0)
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5. Confirming By-law
5.1 By-law No. 6412-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council Closed Session on April 5, 2022
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner*
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 7:01 p.m.)
Councillor Michael Thompson
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Stephen Corr, Senior Development Planner
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
_____________________________________________________________________
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 Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
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 we thank them for sharing the land.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson
Absent (2): Councillor Gallo, 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. Planning Applications
The Mayor outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Town Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice was given
in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
5.1 PDS22-046 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment, 200 Wellington Holding Corp., 200 Wellington Street West,
Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 582, Parts 1 and 6, 65R38654, File Numbers:
OPA-2021-06 and ZBA-2021-08
Planning Staff
Stephen Corr, Senior Development Planner, presented an overview of the
staff report regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications to permit the development of 27 townhouse
dwelling units on a private road, introduce site-specific policies that permit
a townhouse built form, and rezone the subject lands from a Detached
First Density Residential Zone (R1) to a Townhouse Dwelling Residential
Exception Zone R8(XX).
Applicant
Nick Pileggi, Principal of Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., presented an
overview of the applications including site and area context, and the
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proposed site plan and elevations. Ari Kirshenblatt, President of Broadview
Group Inc., and John Northcote of JD Engineering, were also present to
answer any questions.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including Ian Baker, Karla Baldassarre, Doug Bushey, and
Judy Templin, expressed the following comments:
Support for proposal
Concerns regarding:
o Lot coverage
o Increased flooding risk
o Increased number of vehicles and traffic congestion
o Density
o Parking issues and overflow to surrounding areas
o Access to Kenlea Court (access not wanted)
o Adequate play space for children
o Building height
o Setback and buffer between homes
Planning Staff and Applicant
Staff and the applicant addressed the concerns regarding setback, buffer,
density, traffic, and flooding.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. PDS22-046 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Public
Planning Meeting.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson
Absent (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Carried (5 to 0)
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5.2 PDS22-047 - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, 2300485 and
2333564 Ontario Inc., 25-29 George Street, Plan 246, Part Lot 27, File
Number: ZBA-2020-06, Related File Number: SP-2021-11
Planning Staff
Stephen Corr, Senior Development Planner, presented an overview of the
staff report regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit
the development of a 25-unit, four-storey apartment building that
integrates with the existing eight-unit, three-storey apartment building on
the subject lands. It was noted that this meeting is a follow-up to the first
statutory Public Planning meeting held on February 9, 2021.
Applicant
Joanna Fast, Principal of Evans Planning Inc., presented an overview of
the application including the proposed site plan, building drawings and
renderings, landscape plan, and Klaus automated parking system.
Public Comments
Aurora resident Donna McCorquodale expressed concerns regarding the
esthetics of the proposed development and incompatibility with the
neighbourhood, tree removal, and the automated parking system.
Planning Staff and Applicant
Staff and the applicant addressed the concerns regarding the trees and
setback, and parking.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. PDS22-047 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a report to a future General
Committee Meeting.
Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, and
Councillor Thompson
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Carried (4 to 1)
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6. Confirming By-law
6.1 By-law No. 6413-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council Public Planning meeting on April 12, 2022
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
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
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Alexander Wray, Acting Director of Corporate Services*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor*
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications*
John Firman, Manager, Business Support Services*
Erin Hamilton, Sport & Community Development Specialist
Phillip Rose, Manager, Aurora Town Square*
Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
_____________________________________________________________________
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
General Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations,
and we thank them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative
Services.
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
None.
7. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the Consent Agenda Items 7.1 and 7.2 be received for information.
Carried
7.1 FIN22-009 - Q4 2021 Procurement Report
1. That Report No. FIN22-009 be received for information.
Carried
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7.2 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 25, 2022
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 25, 2022, be received
for information.
Carried
8. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee Meeting minutes 8.1 and 8.2 be received for
information.
Carried
8.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2022
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March
9, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.2 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of March
23, 2022
1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting
minutes of March 23, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
9.1 CMS22-019 - Aurora Town Square – Space Usage and Room Permitting
Policy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS22-019 be received; and
2. That the Aurora Town Square Space Usage and Room Permitting
Policy be approved.
Carried
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9.2 PDS22-013 - Report to Designate 26, 32, and 34-38 Berczy Street under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
General Committee consented to vote on each clause separately.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-013 be received.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
1. That 34 Berczy Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act as properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
1. That 26, 32, and 38 Berczy Street be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act as properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.
Defeated
General Committee recommends:
1. That Council remove 26, 32, and 38 Berczy Street from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Value or Interest conditional upon
the submission of a detailed Site and Building Documentation and a
fulsome Historical Report inclusive of properties both north and south
of Mosley Street, and a detailed Commemorative Plan.
Carried
9.3 CMS22-017 - Application for Third Party Event in an Outdoor Town Facility -
Aurorapalooza
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS22-017 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to review and approve the Aurorapalooza
application in accordance with the Third-Party Events in Outdoor Town
Facilities Policy; and
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3. That if the Aurorapalooza third-party event is approved, that it be
designated as an event of Town significance for the purpose of
attaining a Special Occasion Permit in accordance with the Municipal
Alcohol Policy.
Carried
9.4 CMS22-018 - Application for Third Party Event in an Outdoor Town Facility –
Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS22-018 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to review and approve the Community Craft Beer
Festival Aurora application in accordance with the Third Party Events
in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy; and
3. That if the Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora third-party event is
approved, that it be designated as an event of Town significance for
the purpose of attaining a Special Occasion Permit in accordance with
the Municipal Alcohol Policy.
Carried
9.5 CMS22-021 - Sport Tourism Strategy 2022-2026
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS22-021 be received; and
2. That the recommendations in the Town of Aurora Sport Tourism
Strategy 2022 – 2026 be endorsed in principle, subject to Council
approval of budgetary implications.
Carried
9.6 CS22-019 - Updates to the Proclamation Policy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS22-019 be received; and
2. That the updated Proclamation Policy (Attachment 1) be approved;
and
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3. That staff provide an information report to Council with a list of
recurring proclamations to be proclaimed each year.
Carried
9.7 PDS22-045 - Anti-Idling Policy Update
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-045 be received; and
2. That the Anti-Idling Policy be revised to reflect changes to the
enforcement mechanism and to reduce idling time from five minutes
to two minutes, to align with surrounding municipalities.
Carried
10. Notices of Motion
10.1 Mayor Mrakas; Re: Addition of Sunset Clauses to Site-Specific Zoning By-
law Amendments
Whereas municipal sewage servicing allocation is becoming more limited
in the Town of Aurora based on the approved growth projections and
lands designated in the Official Plan for residential use; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has granted approval to a number of
residential development applications, including the appropriate amount of
servicing allocation to allow the developments to proceed to construction;
and
Whereas some of these approved developments are not being
constructed in a timely manner;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to add the
appropriate sunset clauses to all future site-specific zoning by-law
amendments passed by Council to stipulate the following:
i. If a building permit has not been issued under the Building Code for
any building or structure so authorized within a specified time
frame from enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment that is
appropriate for the development, then the by-law will automatically
repeal and if so repealed, the zoning of the property will revert to
the original zoning; and
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ii. In addition, staff be directed to include existing Official Plan
Servicing Allocation “Use it or Redistribute It” policies in all future
residential draft plan of subdivision and site plan application
approvals that will stipulate the applicant shall proceed to register
the appropriate development agreement within a given time frame
or receive an extension from Council and obtain a building permit
within a specified time frame for said project. If the applicant does
not satisfy the time frame requirements of the agreement or
receive an extension from Council, the development approvals and
servicing allocation may be revoked.
11. Regional Report
None.
12. New Business
Councillor Gaertner referred to the technical guide received from the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) regarding the management of
beavers whilst keeping the stormwater management features effective and
inquired if the guidelines would be adopted. Staff noted that the guidelines are
being reviewed pending further clarifications from the LSRCA.
13. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gaertner noted the ongoing and upcoming celebrations in April such
as Easter, Passover, and Ramadan, and extend wishes to all those celebrating.
Councillor Gilliland announced that the Aurora Cultural Centre will be hosting a
performing arts event featuring Leela Gilday on April 7, 2022 at the Aurora
Armoury.
Mayor Mrakas announced the following updates and activities in Aurora:
Aurora’s overnight winter parking restrictions remain in effect until April 15,
2022; visit aurora.ca/winterparking for more information.
Aurora’s Hello Spring event, including spring-themed outdoor and interactive
activities, will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Aurora Seniors’
Centre; visit aurora.ca/hellospring for more information.
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Aurora's annual cleanup event will be held on April 23, 2022, and the
registration deadline is April 19, 2022; visit aurora.ca/cleanup for more
information.
The nomination deadline for the 2022 Community Recognition Awards is
Friday, April 8, 2022; visit aurora.ca/cra for more details.
Councillor Gaertner referred to the changes in the mask mandate and noted that,
if preferred, individuals can continue wearing masks in indoor or outdoor
settings.
14. Closed Session
None.
15. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Councillor Harold Kim (Chair)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Mayor Tom Mrakas
Members Absent: Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor John Gallo
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
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications*
Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy*
Anca Mihail, Manager, Engineering Services*
Stephen Corr, Senior Development Planner*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
General Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations,
and we thank them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services.
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
None.
7. Consent Agenda
None.
8. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
8.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2022
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 4,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
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9.1 PDS22-050 - Downtown Aurora BIA 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Budget
Joanne Russo, Chair, Aurora Business Improvement Association (BIA)
Board, presented an overview of the 2022 Aurora BIA Budget and Plan
highlighting details on the 2021 accomplishments, recap of the 2021
budget, and the proposed 2022 budget and business plan. She further
provided details on the scheduled ongoing and upcoming events in 2022.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-050 be received; and
2. That the Aurora Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) 2021
audited financial statements, attached as Attachment 2 be received;
and
3. That the 2022 Business Plan and Budget attached as Attachment 4 for
the Aurora BIA be approved; and
4. That a special 2022 tax levy of BIA members of $37,269 be approved
in support of the 2022 Business Plan.
Carried
9.2 PDS22-033 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Control, 2766872 Ontario Inc., 15296, 15306 and
15314 Yonge Street, Lots B and C and Part of Lot D, registered Plan 36 and
Part of Lots, 15 and 16, Registered Plan 246, Town of Aurora, File Number:
OPA-2021-03, ZBA-2021-03 and SP-2021-07
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-033 be received; and
2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2021-03 (2766872
Ontario Inc.) be approved to:
a. Amend Schedule ‘H’ (Site Specific Policy Areas) and section 16 of
the Official Plan to identify a new Site-Specific Policy Area with
policies to permit an apartment building containing residential uses
at or below grade and having a maximum height of 23.54 metres;
being 6-storeys along Yonge Street and 8-storeys at the building
rear; and
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b. Schedule ‘A’ of the Official Plan (Structure Plan) to redesignate a
portion of the subject lands from ‘Private Parkland’ to ‘The Aurora
Promenade’; and
3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application File: ZBA 2021-03
(2766872 Ontario Inc.) be approved, including the proposed increase in
height in exchange for the proposed community benefits as discussed
herein; and
4. That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a
future Council meeting for enactment once an agreement has been
executed between the Town and the Owner to secure the proposed
Section 37 community benefits; and
5. That Site Plan Application File: SP-2020-07 (2766872 Ontario Inc.) be
approved to permit the development of a six-storey residential
apartment building with 136 units; and
6. That servicing allocation be allocated to service the development with
136 apartment units (265 persons equivalent).
Carried
9.3 PDS22-020 - Train Whistle Cessation Program Update
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-020 be referred back to staff.
Motion to refer
Carried
9.4 OPS22-004 - Municipal Tree Removal Request for 152 Willis Drive, Aurora
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS22-004 be received; and
2. That the tree located at 152 Willis Drive remain in place.
Carried
9.5 FIN22-012 - Financial System Project Update
General Committee recommends:
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1. That Report No. FIN22-012 be received; and
2. That the capital budget authority for the Financial System
Replacement project 14012 be increased by $986,000 for a total
budget of $2,486,000 and the project funding be revised as shown in
Table 1 in this report be approved; and
3. That a transfer of $293,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve to
the Information Technology Repair and Replacement reserve be
approved.
Carried
9.6 OPS22-005 - Town Owned Light Standards for Displaying Banner Flags at
St. Andrew’s College
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS22-005 be received; and
2. That St. Andrew’s College be authorized to continue to display its
banner signs on the Town-owned light standards that abut 15800 &
15900 Yonge Street in accordance with section 3.5 of By-law No. 5840-
16 for two terms of five (5) years each.
Carried
9.7 PDS22-053 - Application for Draft Plan of Condominium, Sixfive (ETS) GP
Inc. on behalf of 45 ETS Limited Partnership, 45 Eric T Smith Way, PT BLK
11, PL 65M-4324, PART 3 PLAN 65R35964, File Number: CDM-2021-01,
Related File Number: SP-2021-01
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-053 be received; and
2. That the Draft Plan of Condominium File Number CDM-2021-01 to
establish a Standard Condominium tenure for 20 industrial units, be
approved, subject to the conditions attached hereto as Schedule “A” of
this report.
Carried
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9.8 PDS22-040 - Heritage Permit Application, File: HPA-2022-02, 85 Catherine
Avenue
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS22-040 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2022-02 be approved to permit
a two-storey addition with an integral tandem garage to the existing
dwelling at 85 Catherine Avenue.
Carried
10. Notices of Motion
10.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Black History Month 2023
Whereas Canada has designated February as Black History Month; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora endorsed York Region’s Inclusion Charter
and supports its’ goal of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora approved a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Strategic Plan;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council directs all of the
applicable departments to come together in consultation with local
community organizations to support and promote a program for
February 2023.
10.2 Councillor Gilliland; Re: Phragmites Remediation
Whereas phragmites has been recognized as one of Canada’s worst
invasive plants that threaten the existence of meaningful wetlands and
ecosystems; and
Whereas wetlands are vital ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity,
purifying water, reducing flooding, and are an identified asset to help fight
against climate change; and
Whereas phragmites is known to thrive in our wetlands causing all other
life to be choked out by outcompeting native wetland plants, leaving frogs
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and turtles without vital habitat, and blocking shoreline views and access;
and
Whereas phragmites has been identified as a known threat in Aurora such
as the Arboretum, Mackenzie Marsh, Salamander Pond, and the Dave
Tomlinson Nature Reserve;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
with an information report identifying phragmites areas of concern and
recommendations on remediation.
11. Regional Report
11.1 York Region Council Highlights of March 24, 2022
General Committee recommends:
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of March 24, 2022, be
received for information.
Carried
12. New Business
Councillor Gaertner requested an update on the Pending List and staff advised
that it will be brought to a future meeting before the end of the Council term.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the retaining wall maintenance
between Rachewood Court and Underhill Crescent, and staff noted a report is
forthcoming.
Mayor Mrakas inquired about the availability of supply kits for the upcoming
Aurora Community Cleanup Day, and staff advised that cleanup kits will be
available for pick up at the Joint Operations Centre on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and at Town Park on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 8 a.m.
to 10 a.m.
13. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gilliland announced that the Toronto Region Conservation Authority is
hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. regarding LDD
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Moth Ecology and Management Options, and noted that more information
regarding LDD species is available at aurora.ca/ldd.
Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder that the Aurora Community Cleanup Day
will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. noting more
information on registration is available at aurora.ca/cleanup.
Councillor Gilliland encouraged everyone to visit the Aurora Cultural Centre
events page for information on various programs and events.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Wine & Cheese Night - Aurora's Hope
Boutique pop up shop event will be held at the Royal Rose Gallery on Thursday,
April 28, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. noting that all proceeds will go to the Abuse
Hurts organization.
Mayor Mrakas announced the following updates and activities in Aurora:
Aurora's Art Show & Sale, in partnership with the Society of York Region
Artists will be held on April 30 and May 1, 2022 at the Aurora Town Hall; visit
aurora.ca/artshow for more details.
The Electronic Vehicle Showcase will be held at the Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex on Sunday, May 1, 2022; visit aurora.ca/evshowcase for
more details.
The annual Aurora Chamber Home & Living Show will be held on Saturday,
April 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday April 24, 2022, from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, noting that admission
is free.
14. Closed Session
None.
15. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Motion
Notice given April 5, 2022
Re: Addition of Sunset Clauses to Site-Specific Zoning By-law Amendments
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Tom Mrakas
Date: April 26, 2022
Whereas municipal sewage servicing allocation is becoming more limited in the Town
of Aurora based on the approved growth projections and lands designated in the Official
Plan for residential use; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has granted approval to a number of residential
development applications, including the appropriate amount of servicing allocation to
allow the developments to proceed to construction; and
Whereas some of these approved developments are not being constructed in a timely
manner;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to add the appropriate
sunset clauses to all future site-specific zoning by-law amendments passed by
Council to stipulate the following:
i. If a building permit has not been issued under the Building Code for any building
or structure so authorized within a specified time frame from enactment of the
Zoning By-law Amendment that is appropriate for the development, then the by-
law will automatically repeal and if so repealed, the zoning of the property will
revert to the original zoning; and
ii. In addition, staff be directed to include existing Official Plan Servicing Allocation
“Use it or Redistribute It” policies in all future residential draft plan of subdivision
and site plan application approvals that will stipulate the applicant shall proceed
to register the appropriate development agreement within a given time frame or
receive an extension from Council and obtain a building permit within a specified
time frame for said project. If the applicant does not satisfy the time frame
requirements of the agreement or receive an extension from Council, the
development approvals and servicing allocation may be revoked.
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Motion
Notice given April 19, 2022
Re: Black History Month 2023
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: April 26, 2022
Whereas Canada has designated February as Black History Month; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora endorsed York Region’s Inclusion Charter and supports its’
goal of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora approved a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council directs all of the applicable
departments to come together in consultation with local community organizations
to support and promote a program for February 2023.
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Motion
Notice given April 19, 2022
Re: Phragmites Remediation
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Date: April 26, 2022
Whereas phragmites has been recognized as one of Canada’s worst invasive plants that
threaten the existence of meaningful wetlands and ecosystems; and
Whereas wetlands are vital ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, purifying water,
reducing flooding, and are an identified asset to help fight against climate change; and
Whereas phragmites is known to thrive in our wetlands causing all other life to be
choked out by outcompeting native wetland plants, leaving frogs and turtles without
vital habitat, and blocking shoreline views and access; and
Whereas phragmites has been identified as a known threat in Aurora such as the
Arboretum, Mackenzie Marsh, Salamander Pond, and the Dave Tomlinson Nature
Reserve;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council with an
information report identifying phragmites areas of concern and recommendations
on remediation.
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The Corporation of The Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-22
Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Council meeting
on April 26, 2022.
The Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions by Council at its Council meeting held on April 26, 2022, in respect
of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at the
said meeting is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 26th day of April, 2022.
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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