MINUTES - General Committee - 20230207 1
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Councillor Ron Weese
Councillor Rachel Gilliland (Chair)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor John Gallo
Members Absent:
Councillor Harold Kim
Mayor Tom Mrakas
Councillor Michael Thompson
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Robin McDougall, Director, Community Services*
Marco Ramunno, Director, Planning and Development Services
Techa van Leeuwen, Director, Corporate Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director, Finance*
Daniel Bitonti, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications*
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services*
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Palak Mehta, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at: 7:15 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
General Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on
Anishinaabe lands, the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of
Georgina Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here
continues to this day, 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
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
5.1 Brian North, Southlake Foundation; Re: 2023 Nature's Emporium Run
for Southlake
Brian North, representing Southlake Foundation, provided
background information on the 2023 Nature's Emporium Run for
Southlake on April 30, 2023 and encouraged participation of
residents within the Town of Aurora in the run and to compete in the
Mayor's Challenge and Community Spirit Awards. The presentation
outlined details surrounding the community fundraising event.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
6. Delegations
None.
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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
General Committee recommends:
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.
Carried
8. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
None.
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
9.1 CS23-008 - Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders
Act, 2022
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS23-008 be received for information.
Carried
9.2 CS23-006 - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee
General Committee recommends:
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.
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Carried
9.3 CS23-007 - Business Licensing By-law Amendments - Taxicab Tariffs
General Committee recommends:
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.
Carried
10. Notices of Motion
None.
11. Regional Report
None.
12. New Business
Councillor Weese inquired about storage space availability for community
organizations use in Town's facilities, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner advised that the Regional Municipality of York is
rehabilitating and replacing sections of an aging water feedermain along
Yonge Street from Murray Drive and Edward Street to Ridge Road and
requested that Town staff work with the Region to ensure that notice is
provided to all residents and that impact is minimized.
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13. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Weese thanked the Town for their support of the Black History
Month events and encouraged community involvement in the month-long
programming.
Councillor Gilliland announced the following activities and events:
In commemoration of Black History Month, several events are to be held
through the Aurora Black Community Association (ABC), Newmarket
African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA), and at the Aurora
Public Library; visit aurora.ca/blackhistorymonth for more details
An “Art of Storytelling” exhibition based on Truth and Reconciliation will be
held at Royal Rose Art Gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023
The Aurora Cultural Centre will present “The Sandbox – Meridian Magic
Carpet Series” on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., as well as the
Mayor's Celebration of Youth Arts 2023 opening reception on Wednesday,
February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The Aurora Cultural Centre will present "A Magical Family Day!" event at
both the Aurora Armoury and Trinity Anglican Church to be held on
Monday, February 20, 2023
A York Region Crime Prevention Workshop will be held on Sunday, March
5, 2023 at the Aurora Community Centre from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
14. Closed Session
None.
15. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.