AGENDA - Council - 20190625
Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
June 20, 2019
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Community Presentations
(a) Erin Cerenzia, Manager, Neighbourhood Network
Re: Neighbourhood Network Strategic Plan
4. Delegations
5. Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require
further discussion, and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that
a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
Recommended:
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C6 inclusive, be approved:
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C1. Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of June 11, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 4, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of June 4, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 4, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 4, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 11, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of June 11, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 11, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 11, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C6. Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of May 24, 2019
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Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 24, 2019, be received for
information.
6. Standing Committee Reports
Recommended:
That the following Standard Committee Reports, S1 to S2, be approved:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 18, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 18, 2019, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
S2. Budget Committee Meeting Report of June 18, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Budget Committee meeting report of June 18, 2019, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8. Motions
(a) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Response to Regional Governance Review
(b) Councillor Kim
Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
9. Regional Report
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10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 15370 Leslie Street
(15370 Leslie (Skale) Inc.).
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-047, May. 21/19)
(b) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, to implement the recommendations of the Stable Neighbourhood
Study.
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-039, Jun 4/19)
(c) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5630-14,
as amended, to regulate licensing of business establishments.
(General Committee Report No. CS19-026, Jun 18/19)
13. Closed Session
14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on June 25, 2019.
15. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of
Finance, Allan Downey, Director of Operations, David Waters,
Director of Planning and Development Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications,
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk,
and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mayor Mrakas, on behalf of Council, welcomed the new Director of Finance, Ms. Rachel
Wainwright-van Kessel.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved, including the
acceptance of Delegation (a) on the agenda and the following addition:
• Delegation (b) Dr. Sandra Sangster, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association, Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, and Town Park Area
Residents Ratepayers Association; Re: Item S1(R5) – PDS19-056 – Stable
Neighbourhood Study – Follow-up Information
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
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2. 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.
3. Community Presentations
(a) Clovis Grant, representing 360okids support services
Re: Youth Homelessness
Mr. Grant addressed Council to raise awareness on the issue of homeless
youth in York Region and presented an overview of the causes and risks,
noting that family breakdown is the main reason for youth homelessness and
an estimated 80% of homelessness represents the “hidden” homeless. He
reviewed the services and programs provided by 360okids, including
employment and education supports, health and wellness support services,
and housing programs. Mr. Grant asked that Council: (1) think differently
about homelessness and recognize that it is not a choice; (2) be aware of the
hidden nature of homelessness and continue to encourage investments in
services that strengthen families and avoid family breakdown; (3) be aware of
the available services like those offered by 360okids; and (4) encourage
continued investment in different housing options and creative partnerships.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Travis Skelton, Skale Developments Inc.
Re: Item R1 – PDS19-047 – Amending Zoning By-law Enactment and
Technical Revisions, 15370 Leslie (Skale) Inc., 15370 Leslie Street,
File Number: ZBA-2017-02, Related File Number: SP-2017-02
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Mr. Skelton provided clarification regarding details of the proposed Zoning By-
law amendment.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R1.
Carried
(b) Dr. Sandra Sangster, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association, Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, and Town Park
Area Ratepayers Association
Re: Item S1(R5) – PDS19-056 – Stable Neighbourhood Study – Follow-
up Information
Dr. Sangster expressed concerns about the methodology used in calculating
the gross floor area (GFA) and suggested the use of a weighted average in
determining the GFA for the four Stable Neighbourhood Study areas.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item S1(R5).
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of May 28 , 2019
1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 28, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 22 , 2019
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of May 22, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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C3. Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of April 26, 2019
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of April 26, 2019, be received for
information.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 4, 2019
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 4, 2019, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the
exception of sub-items R1 and R5, which were discussed and voted on
separately as recorded below:
(A1) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2019
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May
8, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
(R1) PDS19-039 – Stable Neighbourhood Study – Recommendation
Report: Zoning Standards
(R5) PDS19-056 – Stable Neighbourhood Study – Follow-up Information
Council consented to vote on the fourth clause of the main motion as amended
separately.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS19-039 and Report No. PDS19-056 be
received; and
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2. That the staff refinements presented in this report be approved; and
3. That the implementing Zoning By-law be presented at a future
Council meeting for enactment.
4. That staff finalize the Urban Design Guidelines and report back to a
future Council meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the weighted average of 3,767 square feet for gross floor
area be the maximum allowed in the Stable Neighbourhood
Study Area.
Defeated
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the Zoning By-law amendment for Stable Neighbourhoods
exempt the lots fronting Royal Road between Edward Street
and Cameron Avenue from the maximum building footprint
standard for a one-storey dwelling.
Carried
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the properties of 107, 109, and 111 Metcalfe Street be
removed from the Stable Neighbourhood Study Area.
Defeated
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Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS19-039 and Report No. PDS19-056 be
received; and
2. That the staff refinements presented in this report be approved; and
3. That the implementing Zoning By-law be presented at a future
Council meeting for enactment; and
5. That the Zoning By-law amendment for Stable Neighbourhoods
exempt the lots fronting Royal Road between Edward Street
and Cameron Avenue from the maximum building footprint
standard for a one-storey dwelling.
Carried as amended
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
4. That staff finalize the Urban Design Guidelines and report back to a
future Council meeting.
Carried as amended
(R2) OPS19-014 – Tennis Court Resurfacing – David English Park
1. That Report No. OPS19-014 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional approval of Capital
Project No. 73231 – Tennis Court Resurfacing – David English Park
in the amount of $20,000.
Carried
(R3) OPS19-015 – Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program – Kwik
Kopy Trail Improvements
1. That Report No. OPS19-015 be received; and
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2. That an application be submitted to the Regional Municipality of
York for funding under the Municipal Streetscape Partnership
Program (MSPP) in the amount of $150,000 for a one-third cost of
the streetscape enhancements and improvements to St. John’s
Sideroad and Yonge Street as part of Capital Project No. 73107 –
Kwik Kopy Trail; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Regional
Municipality of York, and any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same, for the maintenance of
the improvements within the Regional right-of-way once
constructed.
Carried
(R4) PDS19-048 – Transfer of Servicing Allocation and Application for
Removal of (H) Holding Provision, Shimvest
Investments Ltd., Prato Estates Inc., and Preserve
Homes Corp., 323 River Ridge Boulevard, Block 156,
Plan 65M-4485, Block 231, Plan 65M-3971 and Block
164, Plan 65M-3946, File Number: ZBA(H)-2017-09,
Related File Numbers: ZBA-2017-09 and SUB-2017-04
1. That Report No. PDS19-048 be received; and
2. That an allocation of 81 persons be granted from the reserve to
service the development of 25 single detached dwellings on the
approved Draft Plan of Subdivision; and
3. That the Application to Remove the (H) Holding Provision (File
ZBA(H)-2017-09) from Lots 1 to 25 inclusive on the approved Draft
Plan of Subdivision (SUB-2017-04) be approved; and
4. That the amending By-law to remove the (H) Holding Provision be
presented for enactment at a future Council meeting; and
5. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any and
all agreements, documents and ancillary agreements required to
give effect to the development.
Carried
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7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. PDS19-047 – Amending Zoning By-law Enactment and Technical
Revisions, 15370 Leslie (Skale) Inc., 15370 Leslie Street,
File Number: ZBA-2017-02, Related File Number: SP-2017-02
On a motion by Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council
consented to consider Item R1 prior to consideration of Item S1(R1, R5).
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS19-047 be received; and
2. That the Amending Zoning By-law be enacted with the following:
(a) Private Open Space (O2) Zones at the eastern portion of the
subject lands; and
(b) The maximum permitted building height be 12.6 metres, and that in
calculating the height of a building, any construction used as an
ornament, railing, stair enclosure/access, storage enclosure, and/or
rooftop amenity shall be allowed to project above the maximum
building height by a maximum of 2.2 metres.
Carried
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Gilliland
Re: John West Way – Speed and Sightline Issues
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas John West Way has increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to
increased residential dwellings, an active Aurora Seniors Centre, various well-
attended events and attractions such as the Petch House and Town events, a
new secondary school and accessible park; and
Whereas sightline issues occur around the bend south of the Seniors Centre,
north past Amberhill Way; and
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Whereas residents and visitors find it difficult and unsafe to turn onto John
West Way due to sightline issues and speed; and
Whereas John West Way speed signs are marked as 50 km per hour;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the speed limit on John West
Way be reduced from 50 km per hour to 40 km per hour to match all
residential streets in the Town of Aurora; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff bring a report on options to address
additional safety and sightline issues on that part of John West Way such
as a three-way stop at Amberhill Way.
Carried
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – May 16, 2019
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of May 16, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Gilliland inquired about the status of the accessibility trailer, and staff
agreed to provide an update to Council regarding the new arrangement with the
Markham Fair.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about two items in the Accessibility Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of May 8, 2019—Item 2 respecting removal of the
closed captioning project from the Accessibility Plan; and Item 4 respecting
changes to social assistance—and staff provided clarification.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about a matter on the trail at the northeast corner of
Orchard Heights Boulevard and Whispering Pine Trail, and staff provided a
response noting that the issue has been resolved.
Councillor Kim inquired about the guidelines respecting donations to the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), and Councillor Gaertner agreed
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to investigate and provide an update. Councillor Gallo offered to forward the
LSRCA financial statements and noted that the Lake Simcoe Conservation
Foundation helps to support the LSRCA.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gallo announced that Aurora’s nine-week Concert in the Park series will
begin on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Town Park, noting that
more information is available at aurora.ca/summerconcerts.
Councillor Thompson extended a reminder that June is Recreation and Parks
Month and a listing of all activities is available at aurora.ca/recreationparksmonth.
Councillor Gaertner noted her attendance and appreciation of the Aurora
Community Band’s recent Spring Concert, and advised that the Band will be
playing at the Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Councillor Gaertner advised that the Town is celebrating Pride Month during the
month of June and encouraged all to participate at the York Pride Diversity
Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2019, noting that more details can be found at
yorkpridefest.com.
Councillor Kim expressed the Town’s appreciation of its partners at Desjardins for
offering free recreational activities for Aurorans, noting that the schedule of free
programming is available at aurora.ca/desjardinsdays.
Councillor Kim encouraged all to attend a screening of the film Screenagers on
Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 7 p.m., at Wellington Public School, 125 Wellington
Street West, at a cost of $10 cash at the door, to learn more about the impact of
technology and screen time on our children.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Canada Day celebrations will begin at 10
a.m. with a parade on Yonge Street and continue at 11 a.m. in Lambert Willson
Park, noting that more information can be found at aurora.ca/canadaday.
Councillor Gilliland announced that the splash pads are now open at Aurora Town
Park, Trent Park, and Ada Johnson Park every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder about the ParticipACTION Community
Better Challenge event taking place from May 31 to June 16, 2019, and
encouraged everyone to participate.
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Mayor Mrakas announced that as of June 10, 2019, York Region Transit has
expanded the service area for the Mobility On-Demand Aurora GO pilot service,
noting that users may sign up at yrt.ca/AuroraGOsignup.
12. By-laws
None
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6188-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on June 11, 2019.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo,
Gilliland, Humfryes (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Kim (arrived at 5:50
p.m.), and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, David Waters,
Director of Planning and Development Services, Robin
McDougall, Director of Community Services, Anthony Ierullo,
Manager of Policy Planning and Economic Development,
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor and Michael de Rond, Town
Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:48 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda be approved.
Carried
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Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Page 2 of 3
2. Declaration 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.
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. PDS19-055 – Potential Property Acquisition – Library Square
Carried
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Closed Session Report No. PDS19-055 – Potential Property
Acquisition – Library Square
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS19-055 be received; and,
2. That confidential direction to staff be approved.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
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Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim, Thompson, and Mayor
Mrakas
Voting Nays: None
Absent: None
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6186-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on June 4, 2019.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim (arrived at 5:50 p.m.), and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Gaertner
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Patricia De
Sario, Town Solicitor, David Waters, Director of Planning and
Building Services and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:35 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda, as amended, be
approved.
Carried
2. Declaration 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.
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3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e) of the
Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS19-027 – Minor
Variance Appeal – 77 Wellington Street East
2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e) of the
Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS19-028 – Morris v.
Town of Aurora
3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed
Session Report No. PDS19-029 – Appointment of Members and Adoption of
Terms of Reference – Design Review Panel
Carried
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e) of
the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS19-027 –
Minor Variance Appeal – 77 Wellington Street East
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Closed Session Report No. CS19-027 be received; and
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2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes,
Kim, Thompson, and Mayor Mrakas
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillor Gaertner
2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e) of
the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS19-028 –
Morris v. Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Closed Session Report No. CS19-028 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 5 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim,
Thompson, and Mayor Mrakas
Voting Nays: Councillor Gallo
Absent: Councillor Gaertner
3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re:
Closed Session Report No. PDS19-029 – Appointment of Members and
Adoption of Terms of Reference – Design Review Panel
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS19-027 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item C5
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Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Page 4 of 4
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes,
Kim, Thompson, and Mayor Mrakas
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillor Gaertner
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6187-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on June 11, 2019.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Memorandum
Date: June 25, 2019
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of May 24 , 2019
Recommendation
That Council:
Receive the correspondence for information
Endorse the recommendations
Provide direction
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4265
Email: wgaertner@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Councillors’ Office
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a)Manager, Education, Nicole Hamley was pleased to share with Board members two videos
highlighting secondary students visiting LSRCA’s Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. The videos speak
to the wonderful partnership LSRCA has with the watershed school boards and how LSRCA is
working to support secondary level kids and youth engagement:
i.A group of students from King City Secondary School visited twice in April 2019 - Day 1 was
Map, Compass and GPS course, one of the courses for certification for Specialist High Skills
Major (SHSM) students, and they returned on Day 2 for a nature photography workshop, as
well as the new Climate Escape program, an outdoor program modelled after popular escape
rooms. Please click this link to view the video: King City SS Students at Scanlon Creek
Conservation Area
ii.A group of SHSM students enrolled in the Health & Wellness sector from three York Region
secondary schools visited in March 2019 to take part in an Innovation, Creativity and
Entrepreneurship (ICE) training course, where they tackled the question, "How might we
increase children and youth health and wellness through access and opportunities for active
experiences in nature and the outdoors? To view this video, please click this link: SHSM
Students from York Region
b)CAO Walters was very pleased to advise that the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation held its
AGM on May 24th, and Debbie Conzelmann was once again named President, Marvin Geist was
named Vice President, and Debbie Beatty was named Secretary/Treasurer.
PRESENTATIONS:
a)LSRCA’s Freshwater Roundtable
Manager, Watershed Plans and Strategies, Bill Thompson, provided the Board with an overview of the
Freshwater Roundtable - Engaging New Partners in Salt Reduction, noting that chloride concentrations
have been increasing in Lake Simcoe, resulting in significant changes to our freshwater resources.
LSRCA’s Strategic Plan identified implementing a salt reduction strategy to halt the trend of increasing
chloride concentrations in watershed tributaries.
Board Meeting Highlights
May 24, 2019
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item C6
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LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – May 24, 2019
Page 2 of 4
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
A salt reduction strategy was completed in 2017, which identified the following eight objectives:
1.Support road management authorities in their pursuit of reductions in winter salt use;
2.Integrate salt management considerations in stormwater management planning;
3.Promote improved winter salt management practices in the private sector;
4.Lead by example in property management;
5.Promote commercial site design that includes consideration of winter maintenance practices;
6.Gain a greater understanding of liability management;
7.Increase awareness of the environmental impacts of winter salt;
8.Continue to conduct and support research and development.
Promoting improved winter salt management practices within the private sector was seen as a very
important objective, as this sector does not have the same checks and balances on salt use that exist in
the public sector, and an estimated 18% of salt used in the watershed is applied to commercial sector
parking lots. LSRCA commissioned a consultant to interview senior managers at REITs and retail
companies to better understand the motivations and barriers to adoption of best practices, and
universally, the response from the property owners was that environmental reputation is an important
part of their corporate brand, they recognize the paramount importance of protecting fresh water, and
they are willing to consider alternative winter maintenance practices, if it doesn’t increase their liability.
Participants were then invited to join a Freshwater Roundtable to collectively understand and promote
the adoption of winter maintenance best practices in the commercial parking lot sector. The response
was extremely positive, and the Roundtable includes staff from Federal, Provincial, municipal, and First
Nations governments, commercial property owners, winter maintenance contractors, and the
environmental community. The Roundtable is scheduled to meet approximately three times per year
and is chaired by LSRCA and supported by staff. With support from the Roundtable members, LSRCA
drafted a discussion paper. The discussion paper will be made available once endorsed by Roundtable
members. To view this presentation, please click this link: Engaging the Private Sector in Salt Reduction
-Freshwater Roundtable
b)Modernizing conservation authority operations - LSRCA’s Comments on ERO No. 013-5018
CAO Mike Walters provided an overview of Province of Ontario’s proposed amendments to the
Conservation Authorities Act as outlined in Environmental Registry of Ontario posting No. ERO#013-
5018: Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations; Conservation Authorities Act, noting that the
proposed amendments include:
1)Defining the core mandatory programs and services;
2)Increasing transparency in how CAs levy municipalities for mandatory and non-mandatory programs
and services;
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LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – May 24, 2019
Page 3 of 4
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
3)Updating the Conservation Authorities Act to conform to modern transparency standards.
4)Establishing a transition period for MOUs;
5)Enabling the Minister to appoint an investigator to investigate or undertake an audit and report on
a CA; and
6)Clarifying he duties of CA Board members to act in the best interest of the CA.
CAO Walters provided an overview of LSRCA’s comments as submitted in response to ERO No. 013-
5018. LSRCA’s comments can be found through this link: LSRCA Comments on ERO No. 013-5018
To view this presentation, please click this link: Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations, ERO
No. 013-5018 - LSRCA Comments
CORRESPONDENCE AND STAFF REPORTS:
Correspondence
The Board received the following correspondence:
a)Town of Wasaga Beach staff report dated May 9, 2019 regarding their comments on the Regional
(County) Government Review, which recommends amongst other things dissolving the Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority as well as the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
Freshwater Roundtable – Engaging New Partners in Salt Reduction
The Board received Staff Report No. 28-19-BOD prepared by Manager of Watershed Plans and
Strategies, Bill Thompson, regarding the Freshwater Roundtable – Engaging new partners in salt
reduction.
Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations; Conservation Authorities Act posting ERO#013-5018
The Board received Staff Report No. 29-19-BOD, prepared by CAO Mike Walters, regarding LSRCA’s
comments on Environmental Registry of Ontario posting entitled Modernizing Conservation Authority
Operations; Conservation Authorities Act, No. ERO#013-5018 and directed staff to submit final
comments and circulate the comments to member municipalities, Conservation Ontario and the Lake
Simcoe watershed MPPs.
LSRCA’s Offsetting Policies Housekeeping Policies Amendments
The Board approved Staff Report No. 30-19-BOD, prepared by Acting Director of Planning, Melinda
Bessey, regarding proposed amendments to LSRCA’s Ecological Offsetting Plan, the Lake Simcoe
Phosphorus Offsetting Policy, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Water Budget Policy for 4.8-DP and
6.40-DP.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item C6
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LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – May 24, 2019
Page 4 of 4
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property
–ERO No. 013-4992
The Board received Staff Report No. 31-19-BOD, prepared by General Manager, Planning &
Development, Rob Baldwin, regarding LSRCA’s comments in response to Environmental Registry of
Ontario Posting No. 013-4992, Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection
of People and Property. The Board directed staff to continue tracking and participating with
Conservation Ontario and the Province potential changes or amendments and to provide updates to the
Board of Directors as required.
For more information or to see the full agenda package, please click the link below for LSRCA’s Board of
Directors’ webpage: https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Board-Meetings.aspx
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Gilliland in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo,
Humfryes, Kim, Thompson (arrived at 7:32 p.m.), and Mayor
Mrakas
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of
Financial Services, Allan Downey, Director of Operations, David
Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia
De Sario, Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita
Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
including the following additional items:
• Item A2 – Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2019
• Notice of Motion (b) Councillor Kim; Re: Aurora Food & Cultural Festival
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Item S1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 2 of 9
2. 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.
3. Community Presentations
None
4. Delegations
None
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 be approved, with the
exception of Item C2, which was pulled for separate discussion:
C1. FS19-021 – 2019 Interim Forecast Update – as at April 30, 2019
1. That Report No. FS19-021 be received for information.
C3. OPS19-017 – Lake-to-Lake Cycling and Walking Trail Agreement
1. That Report NO. OPS19-017 be received; and
2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement
between the Town of Aurora and the Regional Municipality of York for the
operation, maintenance and replacement of the Lake-to-Lake Cycling
and Walking Trail within the Regional right-of-way once constructed.
Carried
C2. OPS19-016 – Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Skate Park
General Committee recommends:
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 3 of 9
1. That Report NO. OPS19-016 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional approval of Capital Project
No. 72281 – AFLC Skate Park in the amount of $600,000.
Carried
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes items, A1 and A2, be received:
A1. Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2019
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 22, 2019,
be received for information.
A2. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2019
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 3, 2019,
be received for information.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider the items in the following order: R1, R2,
R4, R3, R5, and R6.
R1. CS19-022 – Entry onto Private Property Protocol
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS19-022 be received; and
2. That the revised Entry onto Private Property Protocol as outlined in
Attachment #1 providing property owners with notification of entry and
removing the requirement to obtain a search warrant for investigation
purposes, be endorsed.
Carried
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 4 of 9
R2. FS19-020 – 2020-2022 Operating and 2020 Capital Budget Development
Direction
Mr. Jason Gaertner, Manager of Financial Planning presented an overview of the
updated Council Budget Principles and Process including details on the
recommendations from the Finance Advisory Committee, the key enhancements
made to the Council Budget Principles and Process documents including flexibility
in managing inflationary pressures, and the forthcoming process of the multi-year
budget framework.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS19-020 be received; and
2. That the updated Council Budget Principles and Process be approved;
and
3. That the key principles for the 2020 to 2022 multi-year operating budget
development be endorsed.
Carried
R3. FS19-023 – 2018 Year End Budget Report – as at December 31, 2018
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS19-023 be received for information.
Carried
R4. PDS19-051 – Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM)
Plan Update 2019-2023
Mr. Joken Chiu, Energy Analyst, WalterFedy provided an overview of the updated
Energy Conservation Demand Management (ECDM) Plan, including details of the
historical energy consumption at various Town facilities, greenhouse gas
emissions since 2014, ongoing and planned energy conservation measures for
Town facilities and its associated costs, and a summary of the fleet fuel
consumption and mitigation measures. It was suggested that a Steering
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 5 of 9
Committee, composed primarily of Town staff, be developed to ensure the
effective implementation of the ECDM plan and develop guidelines and policies for
effective energy management.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-051 be received; and
2. That the Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management
(ECDM) Plan Update for 2019 to 2023 (Attachment #1), be endorsed.
Carried
R5. CMS19-016 – 2019 Capital Project – Outdoor Field Development
Strategy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS19-016 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 73317 – Outdoor Field Development Strategy, in the amount
of $55,000.
Carried
R6. CS19-026 – Licensing By-law Amendments – Second Hand Goods
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS19-026 be received; and
2. That a by-law be brought forward to amend Schedule 12 of the Town’s
Licensing By-law No. 5630-14 to reflect current business models for
Second Hand Goods stores.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S1
Page 5 of 9
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 6 of 9
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Response to Regional Governance Review
Whereas the Government of Ontario has announced a review of Ontario's
eight regional municipalities (Durham, Halton, Muskoka District, Niagara,
Oxford County, Peel, Waterloo, York), the County of Simcoe and their lower-
tier municipalities by appointed Special Advisors; and
Whereas the provincially appointed Special Advisors are to provide advice and
develop recommendations for the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for
the purpose of improving governance, decision-making and service delivery in
the eight regions and Simcoe County and their lower-tier municipalities; and
Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) informed its
members last August, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing began
informal discussions on regional governance review, wishing to hear from
municipalities about how this system of governance is working recognizing it
was established in the 1970s; and
Whereas the provincially appointed Special Advisors have included within the
scope of their review, consideration of moving to single-tier municipalities or
amalgamating existing municipalities; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora welcomes all opportunities to improve both
Regional and local municipal service delivery and achieve greater efficiencies
and cost savings for all Aurora and York taxpayers and rate payers; and
Whereas York Region's municipal structure provides for Regional services
throughout all local York municipalities, resulting in cost-effective, quality
services that respond to the needs of the local municipalities and citizens,
such as Children's and Court Services, Housing, Long Term Care, Paramedic
and Police Services, Public Health, Social Assistance, Public Transit, Water
and Waste Treatment, to name a few; and
Whereas the province requested feedback on the regional review through an
online survey or written submission; and
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S1
Page 6 of 9
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 7 of 9
Whereas the Town of Aurora has demonstrated its fiscal responsibility by
embracing shared service arrangements like Central York Fire Services
and also by reducing its Council size from nine (9) members to seven (7)
before the 2018 Municipal Election;
1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That it is recognized and factual
that York Region was formed, effective January 1, 1971, at which time
resulted in the consolidation of fourteen (14) former municipalities
(previously under 'York County') into nine (9) new municipalities; and
2.Be It Further Resolved That the Council of the Town of Aurora endorses
the effectiveness of the current two-tier municipal governance structure,
with continued exploration and implementation of furthering efficiencies
and partnerships, as has existed between York Region and our partner
York local municipalities, since its inception in 1971; and
3.Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora and its actively engaged
citizens value the distinct identity of their community of communities and
are committed to being proud hosts and stewards of the Oak Ridges
Moraine, Greenbelt, Lake Simcoe and the Holland Marsh; and
4.Be It Further Resolved That this motion be forwarded to all municipalities
of York Region, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, all local MPP's and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario.
(b)Councillor Kim
Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
Whereas the Town of Aurora has had three successful Multicultural Festivals
(MF) and attendance growing with each new year; and
Whereas the number of activities and offerings have increased with each new
year; and
Whereas it is critical that we welcome and engage new residents and share
with them the rich culture and history of Aurora, along with its spirit of
volunteerism in which Aurora was built; and
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S1
Page 7 of 9
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 8 of 9
Whereas Newmarket has discontinued its Multicultural Festival and Richmond
Hill has discontinued Taste of the Hill thereby offering a great opportunity for
Aurora to fill in the multicultural festival gap in the Region; and
Whereas supporting food, culture, and diversity in itself supports Aurora’s
Strategic Plan objectives of “Supporting an exceptional quality of life for all,”
which in turn attracts people and businesses; and
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the application from Sports
Horizons Inc. for the Aurora Food & Culture Festival be approved, in
accordance with the Third Party Events in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy;
and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Aurora Food & Culture Festival be
declared as an “event of Town significance”, in accordance with the
Municipal Alcohol Policy.
9. New Business
Councillor Gaertner expressed concern regarding the ongoing traffic congestion on
Centre Street and requested an update on the traffic calming measures, and staff
agreed to provide an update at the Council meeting.
Councillor Gaertner requested that the update provided to Members of Council on
the train whistle cessation project be made available to the public.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the by-law regarding Stable Neighbourhoods
and staff noted that the by-law would be brought for enactment to the Council
meeting of June 25, 2019.
Councillor Humfryes noted that the Rotary Club of Aurora is unable to conduct the
Dance in the Park event due to the club’s financial restraints, and requested that
financial support be provided to the club to run the event.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S1
Page 8 of 9
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 9 of 9
New Business Motion No. 1
General Committee recommends:
That staff be authorized to provide the Rotary Club of Aurora with financial and
in-kind support for the Dance in the Park event on June 30, 2019 to a maximum
of $5,000 to be funded from the Council Operating Contingency budget.
Carried
Mayor Mrakas noted that he and staff had a teleconference with the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Bill 108, the proposed More Homes, More
Choice Act, and noted that discussions regarding potential impacts of the
proposed regulations of the bill will be ongoing.
10. Closed Session
None
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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Town of Aurora
Budget Committee Meeting Report
Public Consultation
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner (arrived at 6:20
p.m.), Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes, and Kim.
Members Absent Councillor Thompson
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of
Financial Services, Allan Downey, Director of Operations, David
Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Michael
de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee
Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Budget Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item S2
Page 1 of 2
Budget Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Page 2 of 2
3. Delegations
None
4. Public Consultation – Open Session – Opportunity for Members
of the Public to Provide Input Regarding the 2020, 2021 and 2022
Operating and 2020 Capital Budget
No members of the public came forward.
Ms. Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Financial Services informed the
Committee that the Town’s cultural partners – Aurora Public Library, Aurora
Historical Society, Aurora Cultural Centre, and Aurora Sports Hall of Fame – will
be submitting business plans as part of the three-year operating budget process
and will provide further budget information to staff by September 6, 2019.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Item S2
Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (June 18, 2019) Mayor Tom Mrakas
Date: June 25, 2019
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Mrakas
Re: Response to Regional Governance Review
Whereas the Government of Ontario has announced a review of Ontario's eight regional
municipalities (Durham, Halton, Muskoka District, Niagara, Oxford County, Peel,
Waterloo, York), the County of Simcoe and their lower-tier municipalities by appointed
Special Advisors; and
Whereas the provincially appointed Special Advisors are to provide advice and develop
recommendations for the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the purpose of
improving governance, decision-making and service delivery in the eight regions and
Simcoe County and their lower-tier municipalities; and
Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) informed its members last
August, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing began informal discussions
on regional governance review, wishing to hear from municipalities about how this
system of governance is working recognizing it was established in the 1970s; and
Whereas the provincially appointed Special Advisors have included within the scope of
their review, consideration of moving to single-tier municipalities or amalgamating
existing municipalities; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora welcomes all opportunities to improve both Regional and
local municipal service delivery and achieve greater efficiencies and cost savings for all
Aurora and York taxpayers and rate payers; and
Whereas York Region's municipal structure provides for Regional services throughout
all local York municipalities, resulting in cost-effective, quality services that respond to
the needs of the local municipalities and citizens, such as Children's and Court
Services, Housing, Long Term Care, Paramedic and Police Services, Public Health,
Social Assistance, Public Transit, Water and Waste Treatment, to name a few; and
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Motion (a)
Page 1 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given
Re: Response to Regional Governance Review
June 25, 2019 Page 2 of 2
Whereas the province requested feedback on the regional review through an online
survey or written submission; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has demonstrated its fiscal responsibility by embracing
shared service arrangements like Central York Fire Services and also by reducing its
Council size from nine (9) members to seven (7) before the 2018 Municipal Election;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That it is recognized and factual that York
Region was formed, effective January 1, 1971, at which time resulted in the
consolidation of fourteen (14) former municipalities (previously under 'York County')
into nine (9) new municipalities; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Council of the Town of Aurora endorses the
effectiveness of the current two-tier municipal governance structure, with continued
exploration and implementation of furthering efficiencies and partnerships, as has
existed between York Region and our partner York local municipalities, since its
inception in 1971; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora and its actively engaged citizens
value the distinct identity of their community of communities and are committed to
being proud hosts and stewards of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt, Lake
Simcoe and the Holland Marsh; and
4. Be It Further Resolved That this motion be forwarded to all municipalities of York
Region, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, all
local MPP's and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Motion (a)
Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (June 18, 2019) Councillor Harold Kim
Date: June 25, 2019
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Kim
Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
Whereas the Town of Aurora has had three successful Multicultural Festivals and
attendance growing with each new year; and
Whereas the number of activities and offerings have increased with each new year; and
Whereas it is critical that we welcome and engage new residents and share with them
the rich culture and history of Aurora, along with its spirit of volunteerism in which
Aurora was built; and
Whereas Newmarket has discontinued its Multicultural Festival and Richmond Hill has
discontinued Taste of the Hill thereby offering a great opportunity for Aurora to fill in the
multicultural festival gap in the Region; and
Whereas supporting food, culture, and diversity in itself supports Aurora’s Strategic Plan
objectives of “Supporting an exceptional quality of life for all,” which in turn attracts
people and businesses; and
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the application from Sports Horizons
Inc. for the Aurora Food & Culture Festival be approved, in accordance with the
Third Party Events in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Aurora Food & Culture Festival be declared as an
“event of Town significance”, in accordance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy.
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Motion (b)
Page 1 of 1
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended,
respecting the lands municipally known as 15370 Leslie Street (15370
Leslie (Skale) Inc.).
Whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the
“Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to prohibit
and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the Zoning By-law not in issue in
the appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the Zoning By-law was
passed;
And whereas the OMB is continued under the name Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
(the “LPAT”), and any reference to the Ontario Municipal Board or the OMB is deemed
to be a reference to the LPAT;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1.The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to replace the “Institutional (I)
Zone” and “Rural (RU(29)) Exception 29 Zone” zoning categories applying to the
lands shown in hatching on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this
By-law with “Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8-511) Exception Zone”,
“Environmental Protection (EP) Zone”, and “Private Open Space (O2) Zone”.
2.The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add thefollowing:
“24.511 Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8-511) Exception Zone
Parent Zone: R8
Exception Zone: (511)
Map: Schedule
“A”, Map No. 8
Previous Zone:
I and RU-29
Previous By-
laws:2213-78
Municipal Address: 15370 Leslie Street
Legal Description: Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, Whitchurch, being Part 1 on
Plan 65R-7001
24.511.1 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted:
x 32 Townhouse Units
24.511.2 Zone Requirements
24.511.2.1 Lot Specifications
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (a)
Page 1 of 4
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 2 of 4
Lot Area per dwelling unit (minimum) 150.0 square metres
Lot Frontage (minimum)5.6 metres
For lands containing a multi-unit development that fronts onto a private road, the
following provisions shall apply:
x A minimum width of 6.0 metres for a private road.
x A minimum setback of 1.8 metres for any wall of a residential use building to a
private road.
24.511.2.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)6.5 m
Rear Yard (minimum)7.1 m
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)0.0 m
Minimum Separation Distance between
Buildings
1.5 metres
24.511.2.3 Building Specifications
Lot Coverage (maximum)52.0 percent
Height (maximum) 12.6 metres
In calculating the height of a Building, any construction used as an ornament,
railing, stair enclosure/ access, storage enclosure and or rooftop amenity shall be
allowed to project above the maximum building height by a maximum of 2.2
metres.
24.511.2.4 General Provisions
The Provisions of Section 4.1.5(a), with respect to central air conditioners and
heat pumps shall not apply
24.511.2.5 Encroachments
Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.20.1, the required minimum distance
separation between a deck and interior side lot lines and common lot lines
between attached dwellings shall be 1.0 metre, and the deckswill not be required
to provide a privacy screen.
24.511.2.6 Required Maneuvering Space
90 Degree Spaces 6.0 metres”
3.This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Act, and subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law will take
effect from the date of final passage hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 25th day of June, 2019.
__________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
__________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (a)
Page 2 of 4
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 3 of 4
Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law Number XXXX-19
By-law Number XXXX-19 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, being the Zoning By-law in effect in
the Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Institutional (I) Zone” and “Rural
(RU(29)) Exception 29 Zone” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8-511) Exception
Zone”, “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone” and “Private Open Space (O2) Zone”.
The rezoning will permit four (4) townhouse blocks totaling 32 townhouse dwelling units
on the subject lands.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (a)
Page 3 of 4
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 4 of 4
Schedule “A”
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, Whitchurch, being Part 1 on Plan
65R-7001, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
Lands rezoned from “Institutional (I) Zone” and “Rural (RU(29))
Exception 29 Zone” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8-511)
Exception Zone”, “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone” and “Private
Open Space (O2) Zone”.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (a)
Page 4 of 4
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, to
implement the recommendations of the Stable Neighbourhood Study.
Whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the
“Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to prohibit
and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the Zoning By-law not in issue in
the appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the Zoning By-law was
passed;
And whereas the OMB is continued under the name Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
(the “LPAT”), and any reference to the Ontario Municipal Board or the OMB is deemed
to be a reference to the LPAT;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby further amended to add the following:
Parent Zone:R3-SN and
R7-SN
Exception No.:(497)
Map: Schedule “A”,
Map No. 2,4, 5
Previous Zone:
R3, R7
By-laws:
6000-17
Municipal Address:See Schedules A, B, C and D
Legal Description:Various
24.497.2 Definitions
Lot Coverage
For the purposes of this By-law, the definition of Lot Coverage shall include car ports.
Accessory Detached Garage
see “Accessory Building or Structure””. An Accessory Detached Garage is accessed
by a driveway and garage door and is intended to be used primarily for the storage of
vehicles.
Main Wall
“means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building, and all structural members
essential to the support of a fully enclosed space or roof.”
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 1 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 2 of 9
24.497.3 Zone Requirements
24.497.3.2 Siting Specifications
Rear Yard (minimum)7.5 metres or 25% of the Lot Depth,
whichever is greater.
Interior Side Yard (minimum)1.5 metres and
3.0 metres beyond the Main Rear Wall of
the adjacent Dwellings
24.497.3.3 Building Specifications
Lot Coverage (maximum)35% or 235 square metres, whichever is
less.1
or
40% or 215 square metres, whichever is
less.2
Gross Floor Area (maximum)370 square metres3
Height (maximum)1.For any building with a flat roof, a roof
having a slope of less than 20.0
degrees, or a roof with at least two
contiguous slopes, the vertical
distance between the finished grade
and the highest point of the roof shall
not be greater than 9.0 meters.
2. For a main building with a roof other
than that described in Clause 1 of this
subsection, the vertical distance
between the finished grade and the
mid-point between the lowest eaves
and the highest point of the roof shall
not be greater than 9 meters, or 9.9
meters to the highest point of the roof,
whichever is less.
1. For a Detached Dwelling with an Integral Garage.
2. For a Detached Dwelling with an Accessory Detached Garage.
3. Inclusive of Integral Garage Space.
24.497.5 Encroachments
An Integral Garage or an Accessory Detached Garage shall be flush with, or set back
from, the Main front wall of the Detached Dwelling.
Integral Garage Space
“means the aggregate of the floor area between the exterior faces of any exterior
walls of the Main Building, that is wholly integrated with the Main Building, and that is
accessed by a driveway and garage door. An Integral Garage is intended to be used
primarily for the storage of vehicles.”
Notwithstanding Section 3, the calculation of ‘Floor Area, Gross’, shall include
parking spaces.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 2 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 3 of 9
24.497.8 Other Relevant Sections
Accessory Detached Structure Gross
Floor Area (maximum)
40 square metres
Height of an Accessory Detached
Structure
4.5 metres to the peak of the roof or 3.5
metres to the mid-point of the roof,
whichever overall height is less.
24.498.2 Zone Requirements
24.498.2.1 Siting Specifications
Rear Yard (minimum)34.8 metres
Northerly Side Yard (minimum) 2.0 metres
Southerly Side Yard (minimum) 6.5 metres
24.498.2.2 Building Specifications
Height (maximum)9.0 metres to the midpoint of the roof
or
9.9 metres to the peak of the roof, whichever
is less.
24.498.3 Parking
Parking Requirement for the existing
building on the date of passing of this
by-law
(minimum)
12 spaces
24.499.3 Zone Requirements
24.499.3.3 Building Specifications
Lot Coverage (maximum)35% for a one storey dwelling
2. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby further amended to add the following:
“1.8.1 Any minor variances to By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, that have
been approved within the Stable Neighbourhood Area are not impacted by
this By-law.”
3. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby further amended to add the following:
“1.9.2.1 Previously Approved Planning Applications
The requirements of this By-law do not apply on a Lot where the following
applications were approved by the Town of Aurora or the former Ontario
Parent Zone:R7-SN
Exception No.:(498)
Map: Schedule “A”,
Map No. 5 Previous Zone: R7(85)
Municipal Address:71 Victoria Street
Legal Description:Plan 68 Lot 1
Parent Zone:R3-SN
Exception No.:(499)
Map: Schedule “A”,
Map No. 5 Previous Zone: R3
Municipal Address:40, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63,
65 Royal Road
Legal Description:PLAN 340 PT LOT 36 PT LOT 37 PLAN 487 PT LOT 14; PLAN
487 LOTS 8 to 24
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 3 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 4 of 9
Municipal Board or the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal:
a) A Site Plan Approval was approved on or before the effective date of
By-law Number XXXX-19, being a by-law to amend By-law Number
6000-17, as amended, to implement the recommendations of the Stable
Neighbourhood Study and a building permit for the applicable project
has not yet been issued
b) A provisional consent has been given on or before the effective date of
By-law Number XXXX-19, being a by-law to amend By-law Number
6000-17, as amended, to implement the recommendations of the Stable
Neighbourhood Study and a building permit for the applicable project
has not yet been issued, the Lot has not yet been registered at the Land
Registry Office, or the applicable easement or agreement has not yet
been registered on title”
4. By adding to Schedule A of the Zoning By-law the lands shown on Schedules
“A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” attached hereto known as the “Stable Neighbourhood Area”
and forming part of this By-law amendment with “Detached Third Density
Residential R3-SN(497) Exception Zone”, “Detached Special Mixed Density
Residential – R7-SN(497) Exception Zone”, “Detached Special Mixed Density
Residential – R7-SN(498) Exception Zone”, and “Detached Third Density
Residential R3-SN(499) Exception Zone”.
5. Certain parcels of land on Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” attached hereto
known as the “Stable Neighbourhood Area” R3-SN(497), R7-SN(497),R7-
SN(498), and R3-SN(499) shall be subject to the provisions of this By-law
amendment. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this By-law
Exception and the provisions of the Zoning By-law, the provisions of this
Exception shall apply.
6. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Act and subject to compliance with such provisions, this By-law will take
effect from the date of final passage hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 25
th day of June, 2019.
___________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 4 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 5 of 9
Explanatory Note
Re: By-law Number XXXX-19
By-law Number XXXX-19 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, the Zoning By-law in effect in the
Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Detached Third Density Residential
R3” to “Detached Third Density Residential - R3-SN(497) Exception Zone”; “Detached
Seventh Density Residential R7” to “Detached Seventh Density Residential – R7-
SN(497) Exception Zone;” “Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7(85)
Exception Zone” to “Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7-SN(498) Exception
Zone”; and “Detached Third Density Residential R3” to “Detached Third Density
Residential R3-SN(499)”.
The effect of this zoning by-law amendment will rezone the subject properties to
implement the findings of the Stable Neighbourhood Area Study.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 5 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 6 of 9
Schedule “A”
Location:Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
Lands rezoned from “Detached Third Density Residential R3”
to “Detached Third Density Residential R3-SN(497) Exception
Zone”, hereto known as the “Stable Neighbourhood Area”.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 6 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 7 of 9
Schedule “B”
Location:Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
Lands rezoned from “Detached Third Density Residential R3”
to “Detached Third Density Residential R3-SN(497) Exception
Zone”, hereto known as the “Stable Neighbourhood Area”.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 7 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 8 of 9
Schedule “C”
Location:Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
Lands rezoned from “Detached Third Density Residential R3”
to “Detached Third Density Residential R3-SN(497) Exception
Zone”, and “Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7” to
“Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7-SN(497)
Exception Zone”, hereto known as the “Stable Neighbourhood
Area”.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 8 of 9
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 9 of 9
Schedule “D”
Location:Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York
Lands rezoned from “Detached Third Density Residential R3”
to “Detached Third Density Residential R3-SN(497) Exception
Zone”; and “Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7” to
“Detached Special Mixed Density Residential R7-SN(497)
Exception Zone”; “Detached Special Mixed Density Residential
R7(85) Exception Zone” to “Detached Special Mixed Density
Residential R7-SN(498) Exception Zone”; and “Detached Third
Density Residential R3” to “Detached Third Density Residential
R3-SN(499)”, hereto known as the “Stable Neighbourhood
Area”.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (b)
Page 9 of 9
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5630-14, as amended, to
regulate licensing of business establishments.
Whereas section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may license, regulate and govern any business, wholly or
partly carried on within the municipality, even if the business is being carried on from a
location outside the municipality;
And whereas on May 27, 2014, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5630-14, as amended, to regulate licensing of
business establishments;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to amend
Schedule 12 of By-law Number 5630-14, as amended;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Schedule 12 of By-law Number 5630-14, as amended, be and is hereby
amended by adding the following:
“17. This Schedule does not apply to persons who deal exclusively in one or
more of the following:
(a) books, magazines, or comics;
(b) clothing;
(c) children’s toys;
(d) musical instruments with a resale value of not more than $250.00
CAD; or
(e) refrigerators, stoves, ranges, dishwashers, freezers, washers,
dryers, or parts thereof.”
2. Schedule 12 of By-law Number 5630-14, as amended, be and is hereby
amended by adding the following:
“18. This Schedule does not apply to any of the following persons, when acting
in the discharge of their duties as:
(a) peace officers;
(b) trustees in bankruptcy;
(c) receivers;
(d) estate trustees; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (c)
Page 1 of 2
By-law Number XXXX-19 Page 2 of 2
(e) charities, and persons acting on behalf of charities, registered
under the Income Tax Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.)), as
amended or successor legislation thereof.”
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 25
th day of June, 2019.
___________________________________
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
By-law (c)
Page 2 of 2
The Corporation of The Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting
on June 25, 2019.
The Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions by Council at its Council meeting held on June 25, 2019, in
respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the
Council at the said meeting is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 25
th day of June, 2019.
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Confirming By-law
Page 1 of 1
Public Release
June 24, 2019
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
• Revised Council Meeting Agenda Index
• Delegation (a) Ron Kellman, representing Sports Horizons Inc.
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Kim; Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
Public Release
June 24, 2019
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
1.Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3.Community Presentations
(a)Erin Cerenzia, Manager, Neighbourhood Network
Re: Neighbourhood Network Strategic Plan
4.Delegations
(a)Ron Kellman, representing Sports Horizons Inc.
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Kim; Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
(Added Item)
5.Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require
further discussion, and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that
a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Page 2 of 4
Recommended:
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C6 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of June 11, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 4, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of June 4, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 4, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 4, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 11, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of June 11, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 11, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 11, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Page 3 of 4
C6. Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of May 24, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 24, 2019, be received for
information.
6. Standing Committee Reports
Recommended:
That the following Standard Committee Reports, S1 to S2, be approved:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 18, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 18, 2019, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
S2. Budget Committee Meeting Report of June 18, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Budget Committee meeting report of June 18, 2019, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8. Motions
(a) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Response to Regional Governance Review
(b) Councillor Kim
Re: Aurora Food & Culture Festival
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Page 4 of 4
9. Regional Report
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 15370 Leslie Street
(15370 Leslie (Skale) Inc.).
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-047, May. 21/19)
(b) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, to implement the recommendations of the Stable Neighbourhood
Study.
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-039, Jun 4/19)
(c) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5630-14,
as amended, to regulate licensing of business establishments.
(General Committee Report No. CS19-026, Jun 18/19)
13. Closed Session
14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on June 25, 2019.
15. Adjournment
Additional Items to Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 25, 2019Delegation (a) Page 1 of 1
Public Release
June 25, 2019
Town of Aurora
Additional Items No. 2 to
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
• Item R1 – Memorandum from Mayor Mrakas; Re: Committee Compositions
Memorandum
Date: June 25, 2019
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Tom Mrakas
Re: Committee Compositions
Recommendations
1. That the memorandum regarding Committee Compositions be received; and
2. That the Terms of Reference for the Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
regarding membership be amended from two (2) to one (1) Council member; and
3. That Councillor Kim be removed from the Community Advisory Committee and
appointed to the vacant position on the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC); and
4. That Councillor Thompson be appointed to the vacant position on the Joint
Council Committee (JCC).
Background
Members of Council were advised on Monday June 24, 2019 by email that due to personal
reasons Councillor Gallo is resigning from both the FAC and the JCC effective immediately.
Councillor Gallo will however be remaining on the Aurora Cultural Centre Board.
The terms of reference of the FAC state:
“The Committee shall be composed of three (3) members of Council.”
And the JCC:
“The Committee shall total six (6) Members, composed of three (3) Members of the
Municipal Council of Aurora and three (3) Members of the Municipal Council of Newmarket,
whose terms shall be concurrent with the term of the Councils which appointed them. No
100 John West Way
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Additional Items No. 2 to Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item R1
Page 1 of 2
June 25, 2019 -2- Committee Compositions
Member shall be permitted or eligible for membership for more than two (2) consecutive
terms.”
Council must appoint another Member of Council to take Councillor Gallo’s now vacant seat
on each Committee in order to ensure compliance with the terms of reference of the two
committees, and to ensure Town business continues as scheduled. Failure to do so may
risk dissolution of the committee.
Additional Items No. 2 to Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Item R1
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