MINUTES - General Committee - 20220405 1
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.