MINUTES - Council - 20221213 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, December 13, 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 Michael Thompson
Councillor Ron Weese
Members Absent: Councillor Harold Kim
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
Daniel Bitonti, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Sandy Dhillon, Senior Financial Management Advisor*
Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services*
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 7:02 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and Treaty #20 territories of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day
and the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
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
None.
6. Delegations
None.
7. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Weese
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That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.3 inclusive, be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland,
Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Carried (6 to 0)
7.1 Council Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2022
1. That the Council meeting minutes of November 8, 2022, be adopted as
circulated.
Carried
7.2 Council Inaugural Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022
1. That the Council Inaugural meeting minutes of November 15, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Special Meeting of Council Minutes of November 22, 2022
1. That the Special Meeting of Council minutes of November 22, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
8. Standing Committee Reports
8.1 General Committee Meeting Report of December 6, 2022
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the General Committee meeting report of December 6, 2022, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Carried (6 to 0)
8.1.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of September 23,
2022
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Memo
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of September
23, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
8.1.2 FIN22-037 - 2023 Fees and Charges Update
Report Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D Schedule
E Schedule F Schedule G Schedule H Schedule I Schedule J
Schedule K Schedule L
1. That Report No. FIN22-037 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2023 fees and charges for
applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of
documents and for the prescribed service charges for
administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules.
Carried
8.1.3 FIN22-036 - 2022 Interim Forecast Update - As of October 31, 2022
Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3
1. That Report No. FIN22-036 be received for information.
Carried
8.1.4 CS22-042 - 2023 Meeting Schedule
Report Attachment 1
1. That Report No. CS22-042 be received; and
2. That the 2023 Meeting Schedule (Attachment No. 1) be
approved; and
3. That the Town Clerk be authorized to make amendments to the
Council and Committee Meeting Calendar as required.
Carried
8.1.5 CS22-043 - Appointment of Members to the Joint Council Committee
Report
1. That Report No. CS22-043 be received; and
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2. That Council appoint Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Councillor
John Gallo, and Councillor Rachel Gilliland to the Joint Council
Committee.
Carried
8.1.6 York Regional Council Highlights of September 29 and November 10,
2022
Regional Report
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of September 29 and
November 10, 2022, be received for information.
Carried
New Business Motion No. 1 - Re: Community Presentations 5.1; Jenna
Irving, Women of Ontario Say No; Re: Supporting Bill 5, Stopping
Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
1. That staff be directed to provide a report to Council regarding
Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
9.1 FIN22-039 - 2023 Budget Introduction
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance, presented an overview
of the 2023 Budget and 10-Year Capital Plan.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. FIN22-039 be received; and
2. That the proposed 2023 Budget be referred to Budget Committee
for review at the scheduled meetings starting on January 9, 2023.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Carried (6 to 0)
10. Motions
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10.1 Councillor Gilliland; Re: Feasibility of Proactive Rental Regulations, Safety,
and Inspections
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
Whereas Aurora has been home to many emerging rental properties and is
expected to grow in the coming years; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has experienced a large increase in property
standards and safety concerns that are currently complaint driven; and
Whereas a licensing and inspection program could assist in a proactive
approach to ensure safety of the tenants and respect current municipal
property standards by-laws; and
Whereas other municipalities have an inspection and licensing system in
place to assist in a streamlined, proactive approach in addressing these
concerns;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That:
a. Staff report back on the feasibility and implications of
implementing a proactive property inspection program for rental
apartment buildings and rental residential units including
secondary suites; and
b. Staff report back on the feasibility and implications of
implementing a Residential Rental Unit licensing system; and
c. Staff report back in collaboration with Central York Fire Services
(CYFS) in respect to safety inspections.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Carried (6 to 0)
11. New Business
Councillor Gaertner referred to complaints from residents regarding leaves on
streets and clogged catch basins and inquired about plans for street cleaning.
Staff provided a response and agreed to follow up on the areas identified by the
Councillor.
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Councillor Gilliland expressed appreciation to staff for their quick response and
ongoing attention to the parking issues on Yonge Street and the sidewalk plow
matter.
Councillor Weese advised that residents in the northwest corner area of
Wellington Street East and St. John's Sideroad are requesting that the matter of a
crosswalk installation be revisited, and the Mayor provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the marked parking spaces on Yonge Street in
the Irwin Avenue area, and the Mayor provided a response.
Councillor Gallo inquired about whether a skating rink would be installed again at
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Park, and staff agreed to follow up with the Councillor.
Councillor Gilliland referred to the safety concerns of residents regarding an on-
street, marked parking space in close proximity to an apartment building
driveway, and staff agreed to follow up with the Councillor.
12. By-laws
12.1 By-law Number 6465-22 - Being a By-law to levy Interim Property Taxes for
the 2023 taxation year.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the By-laws item 12.1 be enacted.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Carried (6 to 0)
13. Closed Session
None.
14. Confirming By-law
14.1 By-law Number 6466-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Council meeting on December 13, 2022
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Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Mayor Mrakas extended a reminder about Aurora's Menorah Lighting Ceremony
being held on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Town Hall.
The Mayor, on behalf of Council, offered Season's Greetings to residents and
wished everyone a safe, happy holiday and a Happy New Year.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk