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MINUTES - General Committee - 20230620 Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting Report Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas Councillor Ron Weese Councillor Rachel Gilliland Councillor Wendy Gaertner Councillor Michael Thompson Councillor Harold Kim (Chair) Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo Other Attendees: Robin McDougall, Director, Community Services Marco Ramunno, Director, Planning and Development Services Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director, Finance Sara Tienkamp, Director, Operational Services Patricia De Sario, Director, Corporate Services, Town Solicitor Daniel Bitonti, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications* Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Palak Mehta, Council/Committee Coordinator *Attended electronically _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement The 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, General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 2 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 revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the Notice of Motion from Mayor Mrakas regarding Housing Target and Pledge, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. 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 6.1 Sierra Costa and Greg Johnston, Aurora Tigers Jr. A Hockey Club; Re: Item 9.2 - CMS23-025 - Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) Junior Hockey Ice Rental Fees Sierra Costa, General Manager, and Jenn Valcunas, Head Trainer, Aurora Tigers Jr. A Hockey Club, provided background information regarding the club, spoke in support of the staff report, and requested a reduction in ice rental fees to continue to support the OJHL. General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to item 9.2. General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 3 6.2 Stephen Dempsey, Central York Girls Hockey Association; Re: Item 9.2 - CMS23-025 - Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) Junior Hockey Ice Rental Fees Stephen Dempsey, Central York Girls Hockey Association, provided background information on the league, spoke in support of the staff report, and requested a reduction in ice rental fees to continue to support the OWHA. General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to item 9.2. 6.3 Yafang Shi, Resident; Re: Aurora Public Library Board's Decision Regarding Aurora Public Library's Practices - Exhibition on Social Movements for Women's Rights, Establishment of Human Rights Policy, and Review of Public Art Policy Yafang Shi provided an overview of the Aurora Public Library Board's decision regarding their practices with respect to an exhibition on social movements for women's rights held at the Library, and advocated for the establishment of a Human Rights Policy and a review of the Public Art Policy. They further requested Council's support to overturn the Board's decision. General Committee received the comments of the delegation for information. 7. Consent Agenda None. 8. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 8.1 Council Compensation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2023 General Committee recommends: 1. That the Council Compensation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2023 be received for information. Carried General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 4 9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) 9.1 CMS23-029 - Sport Plan Update - No. 4 Hailey Jones, Sport and Community Development Specialist, presented an update regarding the Sport Plan and highlighted the Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership course, International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Pretournament in Aurora, Safe Sport Workshop, and upcoming Sport Plan initiatives. General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CMS23-029 be received for information. Carried 9.2 CMS23-025 - Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA) Junior Hockey Ice Rental Fees General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CMS23-025 be received; and 2. That Council approve the recommended reduced ice rental fees for the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Aurora Tigers Jr. A and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Central York Panthers hockey teams; and 3. That the existing 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended to reflect the proposed changes to fee rates included in this report; and 4. That Council authorize staff to enter in a shared rink board advertising agreement with the Central York Girls Hockey Association, in accordance with the terms outlined in this report. Carried 9.3 CMS23-027 - Mobile Food and Beverage Consumption at Concerts in the Park General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CMS23-027 be received; and General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 5 2. That the Licensed Beverage Consumption pilot initiative for the August 23 and August 30 Aurora’s Concert in the Park be approved. Carried 9.4 FIN23-026 - Compensation and Support for Members of Council Policy Review and Update General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FIN23-026 be received; and 2. That the updated Compensation and Support for Members of Council Policy be approved. Carried 9.5 PDS23-084 - Parkland Dedication By-law Update General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS23-084 be received; and 2. That the Parkland Dedication By-Law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Carried 9.6 PDS23-037- Request for Traffic Calming Measures - Various Locations General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS23-037 be received; and 2. That Council approve the installation of speed cushions at the following locations: a. Conover Avenue between River Ridge Boulevard and Borealis Avenue; and b. Aurora Heights Drive between Bathurst Street and Delayne Drive (west leg). Carried General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 6 9.7 PDS23-086 - Update and Response to New Provincial Planning Legislation General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS23-086 be received for information; and 2. That proposed amendments to the Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, outlined in this report, be approved, and a by-law to amend the Procedure By-law be enacted to implement the proposed amendments; and 3. That the amendment to the Procedure By-law allow members of the public to speak no more than twice at Public Planning meetings; and 4. That proposed amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law No. 6106- 18, outlined in this report, be approved, and a by-law to amend the Site Plan Control By-law be enacted to implement the proposed amendments. Carried as amended 10. Notices of Motion 10.1 Mayor Mrakas; Re: Housing Target and Pledge Whereas the province of Ontario has a goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, in collaboration with municipal partners; and Whereas on June 16, 2023, the Town of Aurora specifically received a request from Minister Steve Clark to demonstrate a commitment to accelerating housing supply through the development of a local Housing Target to 2031 and a Municipal Housing Pledge; and Whereas providing a range and mix of new housing represents good planning, with the Town currently developing a local Affordable Housing Action Plan and supportive policies existing in the Town’s Official Plan; and Whereas local Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges have already been provided by 28 other municipalities across Ontario; 1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to identify a locally appropriate Housing Target to meet current and General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 7 future housing needs for Aurora to 2031 and develop a Municipal Housing Pledge that affirms the Town’s commitment to accelerate housing supply in partnership with the province; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That this local Housing Target and Municipal Housing Pledge be brought forward to Council for approval and be sent to the province prior to the December 15, 2023, provincial submission deadline. 11. Regional Report None. 12. New Business Councillor Gilliland referred to delegation 6.3 and inquired about the Town's role respecting the concerns and request of the delegate, and staff provided a response further explaining the relationship between the Town and the Aurora Public Library. Councillor Gaertner acknowledged the delegate's experiences and efforts in support of women's rights. Councillor Thompson further inquired about the Library Board's response and next steps. Councillor Weese advised that the Library's Public Art Policy is under review. Councillor Gaertner referred to public concerns regarding the Murray Drive culvert project and requested clarification about tree removal and the policy for providing public notice to residents. 13. Public Service Announcements None. 14. Closed Session None. General Committee Meeting Report June 20, 2023 8 15. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.