AGENDA - General Committee - 20230207Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time:7 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Meetings are available to the public in person and via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel.
To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation.
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
5.1 Brian North, Southlake Foundation; Re: 2023 Nature's Emporium Run for
Southlake
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6.Delegations
7.Consent Agenda
7.1 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November 18,
November 25, and December 16, 2022
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That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November
18, November 25, and December 16, 2022, be received for
information.
1.
8.Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
9.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
9.1 CS23-008 - Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act,14
2022
That Report No. CS23-008 be received for information.1.
9.2 CS23-006 - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 20
That Report No. CS23-006 be received; and1.
That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for the Active
Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be
approved; and
2.
That the amended Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) for the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee be approved.
3.
9.3 CS23-007 - Business Licensing By-law Amendments - Taxicab Tariffs 28
That Report No. CS23-007 be received; and1.
That staff bring forward amendments to Schedule 13 and
Appendix ‘A’ of the Town’s Business Licensing By-law No. 5630-
14 to a future Council meeting to remove taxicab tariffs; and
2.
That staff be directed to implement regulatory framework to
regulate Vehicles for Hire (VFH) in Aurora for the purpose of
consumer protection and public safety.
3.
10.Notices of Motion
11.Regional Report
12.New Business
13.Public Service Announcements
14.Closed Session
15.Adjournment
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Delegation Request
This request and any written submissions or background information for consideration by either Council or
Committees of Council is being submitted to Legislative Services.
Council or Committee *
General Committee
Council or Committee Meeting Date *
2023-02-07
Subject *
Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake
Full Name of Spokesperson and Name of Group or Person(s) being Represented (if applicable) *
Brian North, Southlake Foundation
Brief Summary of Issue or Purpose of Delegation *
The Southlake Foundation would like to announce our 2023 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake
and encourage the participation of the Town of Aurora in our Run, particularly to compete in the
Mayor's Challenge and Community Spirit Awards against the other cities and towns within the area.
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member regarding your matter of interest?
*
Yes No
I acknowledge that the Procedure By-law permits five (5) minutes for Delegations. *
Agree
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Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Councillor’s Office
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of
November 18, November 25, and December 16, 2022
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: February 7, 2023
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of November 18, November 25, and December 16, 2022,
be received for information.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights
of November 18, November 25, and December 16, 2022
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Special Board Meeting Highlights
November 18, 2022
Presentations:
a)Provincial Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
CAO Rob Baldwin provided a presentation on the proposed Provincial Bill 23 – More Homes
Built Faster Act, 2022 as it impacts the Conservation Authorities Act. He reviewed the four
central categories of proposed change, along with his comments on each category:
1.Proposed updates to the regulation of development for the protection of people and
property from natural hazards in Ontario;
2.Focusing conservation authorities’ role in the review of development related proposals and
applications;
3.Freezing conservation authority fees; and
Identifying conservation authority lands suitable for housing and streamlining conservation
authority severance and disposition processes that facilitate faster development.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Proposed Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act,
2022 - Presentation
Staff Report:
Provincial Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
The Board received Staff Report No. 40-22-BOD regarding Provincial Bill 23 – More Homes Built
Faster Act, 2022 regarding Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and directed staff
to provide a submission to Environmental Registry of Ontario No. 019-6141 based on comments
within this report. The Board directed staff to submit a letter to the Minister of Natural
Resources and Forestry and the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting
that the Conservation Authorities Working Group be re-engaged.
For more information or to see the full agenda package, visit LSRCA’s Board of Directors’
webpage.
Attachment 1
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Board Meeting Highlights
November 25, 2022
Presentations:
a) Third Quarter 2022 Financial Report and Year-End Forecast
General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services/CFO, Mark Critch, provided a presentation
on the Conservation Authority’s Third Quarter 2022 Financial Report and Year-end Forecast,
noting a minor operational deficit at Q3 of $(13K), with a surplus position being projected by
ear-end. He went on to note that the 2022 annual operating priorities are progressing well, and
the reserve activity is going to be in line with budget at year-end. Highlights for Q3 include a
deficit for Greenspace Services related to property taxes in the Town of Georgina, which is
being discussed, and a surplus in Planning and Development due to variances in open positions,
new fees and year-to-date applications. Progress on capital investments for 2022 is going well,
almost all projects complete, with some being completed by year-end, and some continuing
into 2023 as expected.
Looking at the year-end forecast, he noted that any uncertainty around the impacts of Bill 23 is
not factored in as it is unknown at this time, but he also noted no impacts on the year-end are
anticipated with only a few weeks left to the end of the year. Volume of permit and
development applications versus assumptions continues to be monitored. Other trends being
monitored include interest rates on cash invested, legal fees and education revenue. An
operational surplus of approximately $35K is projected for year-end. He noted that total
reserve balances are in a good position and growing.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Third Quarter 2022 Financial Report
Presentation
Correspondence and Staff Reports:
Correspondence
The Board received the following items of correspondence:
a) October 25, 2022 letter from Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding
the Upper York Sewage Solution decision; and
b) November 4, 2022 letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding More
Home Built Faster plan and associated Environmental Registry postings.
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LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – November 25, 2022
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Third Quarter 2022 Financial Report and Year -End Forecast
The Board received Staff Report No. 41-22-BOD regarding the Conservation Authority’s Third
Quarter 2022 Financial Report and Year-end Forecast.
Computer Security Network Update
The Board received Staff Report No. 42-22-BOD regarding the Conservation Authority computer
network security update.
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario – Tourism Relief Fund
The Board received Staff Report No. 43-22-BOD regarding funding support from the Federal
Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s Tourism Relief Fund towards the Beaver
River Wetland Trail Improvements Project. The Board authorized the Conservation to enter into
the associated Tourism Relief Fund Contribution Agreement with the Federal Economic
Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
For more information or to see the full agenda package, visit LSRCA’s Board of Directors’
webpage.
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Board Meeting Highlights
December 16, 2022
Announcements:
General Manager, Development, Engineering and Restoration, Glenn MacMillan, advised that
staff held a webinar on the Conservation Authority’s Engineering processes on November 30th.
This was one of a number of webinars staff are hosting to inform and assist staff from member
municipalities regarding technical submissions with a goal towards making submission and
reviews run smoothly. He noted the webinar was well attended by approximately 180
participants from member municipalities. Other webinars have been or will be held on
Hydrogeology, Ecology, Stormwater Management, and more.
Presentations:
a) Bill 23 Update
Chief Administrative Officer, Rob Baldwin, provided an update on the enactment dates
surrounding Bill 23, including those already in effect, such as the change in Minister now that
Conservation Authorities are now back under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry;
minor changes around issuance of permits where a Minister’s Zoning Order has been issued
referred to as the “community infrastructure and housing accelerator”, which means an
accelerator type of permit follows the same rules as a Minister’s Zoning Order permit.
Other updates for January 1, 2023 include a process change for the disposition of land,
simplifying the process for conservation authorities to dispose of lands acquired under Section
39 and a freeze on Planning and Development fees.
More changes planned for 2023 include a prohibition on municipal and other programs and
services related to reviewing and commenting on prescribed acts; the Minister’s power to
impose terms and conditions on a project of authority; and exceptions related to Planning Act
for certain development activities and areas of municipalities.
To view this presentation, please click this link: Bill 23 Update
Correspondence and Staff Reports:
Conservation Authorities Act Quarterly Transition Report No. 3
The Board received Staff Report No. 44-22-BOD regarding the Conservation Authority Transition
Quarterly Progress Report No. 3 and approved the December 2022 Conservation Authority
Transition Quarterly Progress No. 3 for submission to the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry.
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LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – December 16, 2022
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Lake Simcoe Preserve Update
The Board received Staff Report No. 45-22-BOD regarding an update on actions completed at
the Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve.
Planning and Development Fees Update
The Board received Staff Report No. 46-22-BOD regarding the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Planning and Development Fees update. The Board approved the proposed 2%
increase to the current Planning and Development Fees as recommended for cost -of-living
increase outlined in the Plan Review and Permitting Fee Review Report prepared by Watson &
Associates, such increase to take effect December 30, 2022.
Confidential Human Resources Matter
The Board approved Confidential Staff Report No. 47-22-BOD regarding a confidential human
resources matter.
Confidential Legal Matter
The Board received Confidential Staff Report No. 48-22-BOD regarding a confidential legal
matter.
For more information or to see the full agenda package, visit LSRCA’s Board of Directors’
webpage.
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report
No. CS23 -008
Subject: Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022
Prepared by: Brian Emmanuel, Articling Student
Department: Corporate Services
Date: February 7, 2023
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CS23-008 be received for information.
Executive Summary
This report provides information to Council regarding Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and
Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 (“Bill 5”). More specifically:
Bill 5, if passed, will implement a requirement for municipal councillors and
members of local boards to comply with workplace violence and harassment
policies.
Bill 5, if passed, will allow the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the Superior
Court of Justice to vacate a member’s seat if the member has failed to comply
with the workplace violence or harassment policies.
The Town already has implemented a Violence and Harassment Free Workplace
Program and a Code of Conduct for Council and local boards to address issues
of workplace violence and harassment.
In light of numerous incidents involving workplace violence and harassment,
many municipalities have formally endorsed Bill 5.
Background
On December 6, 2022, Jenna Irving of Women of Ontario Say No, delegated to Council
regarding Ontario private member’s Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local
Leaders Act, 2022 (“Bill 5”).
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This act amends the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with respect
to workplace violence and harassment policies in codes of conduct for councillors and
members of local boards.
The delegate requested that Council endorse Bill 5 and send a letter of support to
Ontario government officials and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
General Committee received the presentation for information and recommended that
staff provide a report to Council regarding Bill 5.
This report is intended to provide information to Council regarding Bill 5, Stopping
Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.
Analysis
Bill 5, if passed, will implement a requirement for municipal councillors and members of
local boards to comply with workplace violence and harassment policies
Bill 5, if passed, would amend the Municipal Act, 2001, by implementing new
requirements for the codes of conduct for members of council of a municipality and of
its local boards.
In addition, it would require the codes of conduct to include a requirement for members
to comply with workplace violence and harassment policies pursuant to the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Bill 5, if passed, will allow the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the Superior Court of
Justice to vacate a member’s seat if the member has failed to comply with the workplace
violence or harassment policies
Pursuant to subsection 223.4 (5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the current penalties that a
municipality may impose if a member has contravened the code of conduct is a
reprimand and/or a suspension of remuneration up to 90 days.
In addition to the current penalties, Bill 5, if passed, will allow a municipality or local
board to direct the Integrity Commissioner to make an application to vacate a member’s
seat if the Integrity Commissioner believes the member has failed to comply with the
workplace violence or harassment policy.
To make an application, the Integrity Commissioner must apply to a judge of the
Superior Court of Justice for a determination as to whether the member of council or
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local board has failed to comply with the workplace violence or harassment policy. This
application cannot be made during a regular election – starting on nomination day and
ending on voting day. Furthermore, the notice of application must state the grounds for
finding that the member has failed to comply with the workplace violence or
harassment policy.
If the judge determines that there has been a failure to comply with the workplace
violence or harassment policy, the judge may declare the member’s seat vacant. A
member whose seat is vacant may not stand as a candidate at any subsequent
elections or be appointed to council during the period beginning on the day on which the
member’s seat was declared vacant and ending on the day of the second subsequent
regular election.
The Town already has implemented the Violence and Harassment Free Workplace
Program and a Code of Conduct for Council and local boards to address issues of
workplace violence and harassment.
The Violence and Harassment Free Workplace Program was implemented on March 30,
2011, to maintain a work environment free of violence and harassment, and further
reviewed on October 20, 2022. The program implements a set of procedures with
respect to how employees can report an incident of workplace violence and harassment
and how the Town will respond to the incident.
The Violence and Harassment Free Workplace Program applies to Council. In
accordance with the program, Council shall support the implementation and
management of violence and harassment free workplace policies. In addition, Council
shall refrain from making any statements or partaking in any behaviour that may be
seen or interpreted as workplace violence and/or harassment. Furthermore, it is the
responsibility of Council to monitor activities within Council, committee or other public
meetings and call to order any participant who has contravened the right to a workplace
free from violence and harassment.
Additionally, Council passed By-law Number 6155-19 to establish a Code of Conduct for
members of Council and Local Boards. Pursuant to Rule No. 12 and Rule No. 13 of the
Council Code of Conduct and the Local Boards Code of Conduct, all members have a
duty to ensure a respectful workplace and be respectful of the role of staff. This
includes ensuring a work environment that is free from threats, coercion, intimidation,
discrimination, violence, and harassment.
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As such, if Bill 5 is passed, the only change for the Town would be that the Integrity
Commissioner would be able to apply to the Superior Court of Justice to vacate a
member’s seat if the member of Council has failed to comply with the workplace
violence or harassment policies.
In light of numerous incidents involving workplace violence and harassment, many
municipalities have formally endorsed Bill 5.
In Ontario, there have been numerous reported workplace violence and harassment
incidents involving municipal councillors. These incidents included occurrences of
bullying, sexual assault, and other forms of harassment. For example, in one
municipality, six formal complaints of sexual harassment were filed against a municipal
councillor. The Integrity Commissioner confirmed that the municipal councillor
committed these repeated acts of sexual harassment. The councillor was docked pay in
accordance with the penalties allowed under the current legislation.
Considering these incidents, many municipalities have formally endorsed Bill 5. The City
of Barrie, The City of Orillia, The Town of Collingwood, and the Township of Clearview
are some examples of municipalities that have formally supported Bill 5.
Advisory Committee Review
None.
Legal Considerations
Bill 5 was introduced to the Legislature on August 10, 2022. It is currently in first
reading.
Financial Implications
None.
Communications Considerations
The Town will inform the public of the information contained in this report by posting it
to the Town’s website.
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Climate Change Considerations
The recommendations set in this report involving Bill 5 do not result in any implications
to greenhouse gas emissions or climate change topics.
Link to Strategic Plan
Promoting service accountability, excellence and innovation.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. That the Town of Aurora endorses Bill 5; and,
2. That a copy of the motion be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario,
honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, honourable Dawn
Gallagher-Murphy, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, honourable Michael Parsa, MPP for
Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, honourable Stephen Blais, MPP for Orleans and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Conclusions
This report is intended to provide information to Council regarding Bill 5, Stopping
Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.
Attachments
None.
Previous Reports
None.
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on January 19, 2023
Approvals
Approved by Techa van Leeuwen, Director, Corporate Services
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Approved by Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report
No. CS2 3 -0 06
Subject: Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Prepared by: Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Department: Corporate Services
Date: February 7, 2023
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CS23-006 be received; and
2. That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for the Active Transportation and Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee be approved; and
3. That the amended Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) for the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee be approved.
Executive Summary
This report seeks the adoption of the Terms of Reference for the Active Transportation
and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee, and speaks to the following;
The draft Terms of Reference have been created to capture a clear mandate for
the new Committees
Background
On January 31, 2023 Council created the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee as part of the committee structure review at the beginning of the
2022-2026 Council term. Council also renamed the Community Advisory Committee to
be the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
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Analysis
The draft Terms of Reference have been created to capture a clear mandate for the new
Committees
The draft Terms of Reference for the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee were developed through consultation with Planning and Development staff
to ensure that the purpose, duties and functions aligned with the subject matter that the
Committee would be providing advice on. Terms of Reference from other Ontario
municipalities with similar Committees were also reviewed for best practices.
Staff also recommend that the draft Terms of Reference for the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee, formerly named Community Advisory Committee, be revised to
remove the duty of supporting and advising Town staff on initiatives and matters
relating to the Planning and Development Services department of the Town, including
Trails, Traffic and Engineering. This function should be removed to avoid duplication
between committees and was instead included in the new Committee’s draft Terms of
Reference. The Committee’s mandate has also been updated to reflect the new name
and to be more aligned with previous Town Committees that worked with similar
subject matter.
Advisory Committee Review
None.
Legal Considerations
None.
Financial Implications
There are no direct financial implications from this report.
Communications Considerations
Legislative Services staff will continue to work with Communications staff to ensure
that the advertisements for committee membership are posted in all locations including
print media and the Town’s social media platforms and website.
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Climate Change Considerations
The recommendations from this report, the approval of the Active Transportation and
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, will improve the Town’s engagement in the active
transportation realm and serve to strengthen the Community Energy Plan’s objectives of
transportation mode shifts as well as help meet Town GHG emission reduction targets
of 80% of 2018 levels by 2050.
Link to Strategic Plan
The approval of the Terms of Reference for the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee promotes
progressive corporate excellence and continuous improvement by implementing policy
and processes that reflect sound and accountable governance.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Councill provide direction.
Conclusions
These Terms of Reference will provide the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with a strong
sense of their mandate and allow staff to collaborate with them on projects throughout
the term.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Draft Terms of Reference for the Active Transportation and Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee
Attachment 2 – Draft Revised Terms of Reference for the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee
Previous Reports
None.
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Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on January 19, 2023
Approvals
Approved by Techa van Leeuwen, Director, Corporate Services
Approved by Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
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Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
Purpose
The Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is formed to
support and advise Town staff in various issues relating to the development and
implementation of the Transportation Master Plan and the Active Transportation
Master Plan, Aurora Connects.
The Committee will provide support and advice in all aspects of traffic safety issues
that affect the Town of Aurora as a whole.
Membership
The Committee will be composed of seven (7) members, as follows:
•One (1) member of Council; and
•Six (6) citizen members selected by Council.
Term
The 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Remuneration
None.
Duties and Functions
•To support and advise Town staff on initiatives and matters relating to the
Planning and Development Services department of the Town, including Trails,
Traffic and Engineering;
•To support and advise Town Staff in the development and implementation of the
Active Transportation Master Plan;
Reporting
The Committee shall advise staff on initiatives and matters that will go before
General Committee and Council for approval.
Meeting Time and Location
The Committee will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every second month at 7 p.m.
Additional meetings of the Committee may be called by the Chair to address urgent
matters.
Attachment 1
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Terms of Reference Page 2 of 2
Staff Support
Staff Liaisons will consist of staff from the Planning and Development Services
department.
The Legislative Services division will provide administrative support services to the
Committee.
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Town of Aurora
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee
Terms of Reference
Purpose
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is formed to support and advise the
Community Services and Operational Services Departments respecting the delivery of
Parks and Recreation programs and activities within the Town of Aurora.
Membership
The Committee will be composed of up to ten (10) members, as follows:
•One (1) member of Council; and
•Up to nine (9) citizen members selected by Council.
In making its citizen appointments, Council will look for members of the public with
different and diverse backgrounds to support the types of items that the Committee will
consider.
Members will be appointed for a two-year term.
Term
The 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Remuneration
None.
Duties and Functions
•To support and advise Town staff on initiatives and matters relating to the
Community Services department of the Town, including Recreation, Facilities and
Cultural Services;
•To support and advise Town staff on initiatives and matters relating to the
Operational Services department of the Town, including Parks and Infrastructure
Operations; and
Reporting
The Committee shall advise staff on initiatives and matters that will go before General
Committee and Council for approval.
Attachment 2
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference Page 2 of 2
Meeting Time and Location
The Committee will meet on the third Thursday of every second month at 7 p.m., with
the exception of July and August. Additional meetings of the Committee may be called
by the Chair to address urgent matters.
Staff Support
Staff Liaisons will consist of staff from the Community Services, and Operational
Services departments, depending on which items are on a given agenda.
The Legislative Services division will provide administrative support services to the
Committee.
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report
No. CS2 3 -0 07
Subject: Business Licensing By-law Amendments – Taxicab Tariffs
Prepared by: Alexander Wray, Manager of Bylaw Services
Department: Corporate Services
Date: February 7, 2023
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CS23-007 be received; and
2. That staff bring forward amendments to Schedule 13 and Appendix ‘A’ of the Town’s
Business Licensing By-law No. 5630-14 to a future Council meeting to remove taxicab
tariffs; and
3. That staff be directed to implement regulatory framework to regulate Vehicles for Hire
(VFH) in Aurora for the purpose of consumer protection and public safety.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to bring forward amendments to
Schedule 13 and Appendix ‘A’ of the Town’s Business Licensing By-law No. 5630-14.
The proposed amendments will allow the Town to continue supporting its Taxicab
industry, ensure a high level of consumer protection, and protect public safety in the
private transportation sector.
Deregulating tariffs will allow the taxicab industry to remain competitive with
vehicles for hire, while also considering ongoing economic pressures.
Staff have consulted with the Taxicab industry on the proposed changes and
have received support for deregulating tariffs.
Taxicabs will be required to display their tariff rates on a tariff card inside the
vehicle.
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Implementing regulatory framework for Vehicles for Hire (VFH) will assist in
ensuring the Town’s public transportation industry remains safe and competitive.
Background
In 2022 members of the Town’s Taxi Industry contacted Bylaw Services to discuss
financial hardships being experienced in the industry. During staff’s discussions with
the taxi industry, it was indicated that rising fuel costs, insurance costs, and the
unregulated VFH industry (ex. Uber, Lyft, Steer) are contributing to a steady decline in
business and wage sustainability. As a result of staff’s discussions, Aurora’s taxi
industry agreed that deregulation of taxi tariffs would allow for increased competition,
reduced operating costs, and an increase in wage stability.
Analysis
Deregulating tariffs will allow the taxicab industry to remain competitive with vehicles for
hire, while also considering ongoing economic pressures.
Deregulating Taxicab tariffs, commonly referred to as fares, will allow for taxicab
owners to establish competitive market-based pricing. Under the currently approved
Taxicab Fare Structure (Attachment 1), a one way trip in a taxicab originating at 100
John West Way, Aurora and terminating at 1 Henderson Drive, Aurora would cost
between $9.40 - $12.20. Comparatively, the same trip in a VFH ranges between $12.15 -
$15.84. This approach will allow the taxi industry to adjust their tariffs when factors
such as wages, fuel prices, insurance costs and service demand impact operating
abilities. Additionally, deregulation of taxicab tariffs will not change the Town’s current
approach to taxicab licensing and inspections.
Recently, the City’s of Markham and Richmond Hill successfully deregulated taxicab
tariffs to address similar concerns from their respective taxi industries.
Staff have consulted with the Taxicab industry on the proposed changes and have
received support for deregulating tariffs.
In 2022, staff from Bylaw Services consulted with the Town’s taxi industry to discuss
ongoing challenges and the proposed recommendations in this report. The taxi industry
agreed that moving away from the existing model would be beneficial and would allow
the industry to compete with unregulated private transportation providers in the VFH
industry.
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Taxicabs will be required to display their tariff rates on a tariff card inside the vehicle.
In order to ensure continued consumer protection, Bylaw Services will still require tariff
cards to be displayed in a conspicuous location inside the taxicab. By requiring the
vehicle owner/operator to display the tariff card, passengers can still expect a strong
level of consumer protection, while clearly being made aware of rates and additional
charges which may impact their trip.
Implementing regulatory framework for Vehicles for Hire (VFH) will assist in ensuring the
Town’s public transportation industry remains safe and competitive.
Bylaw Services, through consultation with the Town’s taxi industry, recommend that
Council consider implementing a regulatory framework for the Town’s VFH industry.
Similarly to taxicabs, regulatory framework for VFH’s is tied directly to consumer
protection and public safety. It is expected that as Aurora’s community continues to
grow and traffic activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, we will experience increased
growth in this industry. Regulation of VFH’s has been achieved successfully in
municipalities such as: Newmarket, Markham, Pickering, Vaughan, Toronto, and Whitby.
Advisory Committee Review
N/A
Legal Considerations
Legal Services staff will assist Bylaw Services with the amendments to the Town’s
Business Licensing By-law No. 5630-14.
Financial Implications
There are no direct financial implications to the Town as a result of this report.
Communications Considerations
The Town will inform the public about the information in this report by posting it to the
Town’s website. The Communications team will also work closely with Bylaw Services
on additional communications pieces if Council was to implement a regulatory
framework for VFH’s.
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Climate Change Considerations
The recommendations in this report do not impact greenhouse gas emissions or impact
climate change adaptation.
Link to Strategic Plan
The amendments to the Town’s Business Licensing By-law coupled with support to
implement regulatory framework on Vehicles for Hire supports the Strategic Plan
Goal(s) of: Supporting an Exceptional Quality of Life for all and Promoting service
accountability, excellence, and innovation.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Council provide direction to staff.
Conclusions
It is staff’s recommendation that Council support the recommendations outlined in this
report. By doing so, the Town will continue to support our taxi industry and ensure a
high level of consumer protection.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Appendix ‘A’ Taxicab Fares
Previous Reports
N/A
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on January 19, 2023
Approvals
Approved by Techa van Leeuwen, Director, Corporate Services
Approved by Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
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By-law Number 5630-14 (Consolidated) Page 73 of 79
TAXICAB FARES
(H.S.T is included in all prices)
Metered Rates
For the first 200 meters or part thereof $ 3.10
For each additional 200 meters or part thereof $ 0.40
For waiting time while under engagement for each 30 seconds $ 0.24
Non-Metered Rate - Waiting Time While Not Actively Engaged
For the first hour or part thereof $ 20.00
For each additional fifteen (15) minutes $ 5.00
Additional Charges
Each suitcase, box or other item that is more than 0.09 m 3 in size $ 0.75
Each additional passenger in excess of four while actively engaged $ 0.50
Each additional passenger in excess of four while not actively engaged $ 1.00
Hand baggage, per item, if not carried by passenger inside the vehicle $ 0.25
Briefcases, and parcels of comparable size, are not considered to be hand
baggage and no charges shall be applied to such items.
There shall be no charge for storage or conveyance of wheelchairs or any other
mobility aids or mobility assistive devices.
Senior citizens and the disabled are exempt baggage charges.
Any charges for items not covered by these rates or fares shall be agreed upon
by passenger and driver of the Taxicab before the commencement of the trip.
Attachment 1
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