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AGENDA - Council - 20191008Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7 p.m. Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Public Release October 3, 2019 Town of Aurora Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7 p.m., Council Chambers 1. Approval of the Agenda 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3. Community Presentations (a) Tracy Walter, Smart Commute Central York Re: Smart Commute Program Overview 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 that one or more items be pulled for discussion and voted on separately. Recommended: That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved: C1. Council Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Recommended: 1. That the Council meeting minutes of September 24, 2019, be adopted as printed and circulated. C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of September 17, 2019 (confidential attachment) Recommended: 1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of September 17, 2019, be adopted as printed and circulated. C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of September 17, 2019 Recommended: 1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of September 17, 2019, be adopted as printed and circulated. 6. Standing Committee Reports S1. General Committee Meeting Report of October 1, 2019 Recommended: 1. That the General Committee meeting report of October 1, 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: The Never Forgotten National Memorial (b) Councillor Gaertner Re: Helping Urban Pollinators Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Page 3 of 3 9. Regional Report York Regional Council Highlights – September 26, 2019 Recommended: That the Regional Report of September 26, 2019, be received for information. 10. New Business 11. Public Service Announcements 12. By-laws Recommended: That the following by-law be enacted: (a) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a Maximum Rate of Speed on various highways in the Town of Aurora (John West Way). (Motion Re: John West Way – Speed and Sightline Issues – Jun 11/19) 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 October 8, 2019. 15. Adjournment Town of Aurora Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Attendance Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes (arrived 7:03 p.m., departed 8:53 p.m.), 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, Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Mrakas relinquished the chair to Councillor Kim at 8:22 p.m., during consideration of Motion (a) Canopy of Lights, and resumed the chair at 8:50 p.m.. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Gilliland That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, as amended by waiver of the Procedure By-law to include the following additional item, be approved: • Delegation (a) Joanne Russo, Chair, Aurora Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management; Re: Motion (a) Canopy of Lights On a two-thirds majority vote the motion Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 1 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 2 of 12 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 (a) Joanne Russo, Chair, Aurora Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management Re: Motion (a) Canopy of Lights Ms. Russo, on behalf of the Aurora BIA Board of Management, spoke in support of the Motion to install a canopy of lights in the downtown BIA area. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (a). Carried 5. Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the following Consent Agenda items C1 and C2 be approved: C1. Council Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 1. That the Council meeting minutes of September 10, 2019, be adopted as printed and circulated. C2. Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 26 , 2019 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 2 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 3 of 12 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 26, 2019, be received for information. Carried 6. Standing Committee Reports Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Gilliland S1. General Committee Meeting Report of September 17, 2019 1. That the General Committee meeting report of September 17, 2019, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of sub-items R1, R2, R3, and R7, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below: (R1) PDS19-085 – Sidewalk Construction on Adair Drive, Bailey Crescent, Davidson Road, Browning Court, Johnson Road, Holman Crescent and Baldwin Road Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. PDS19-085 be received; and 2. That the Town's Sidewalk Installation Policy be waived to permit the reconstructions of Adair Drive, Bailey Crescent, Davidson Road, Browning Court, Johnson Road, Holman Crescent and Baldwin Road without sidewalks; and 3. That sidewalks be removed from the scope of Capital Project Nos. 31118 and 31119; and 4. That the curb and gutter design of the reconstructions remain. On a recorded vote the motion Carried Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Voting Yeas: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim, Thompson, Mayor Mrakas Voting Nays: None Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 3 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 4 of 12 (R2) CS19-034 – Noise Exemption Request – 25 Butternut Ridge Trail Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1. That Report No. CS19-034 be received; and 2. That an exemption to the Town’s Noise By-law No. 4787-06.P to allow for the construction of a five-storey apartment building between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, which requires cast- in-place concrete slabs at 25 Butternut Ridge Trail, be approved; and 3. That a by-law to amend Noise By-law No. 4787-06.P be brought forward to a future Council meeting providing delegated authority to staff for the approval of noise exemptions for continuous pouring of concrete that cannot be interrupted once the operations have commenced. Carried (R3) PDS19-070 – Strategies to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Straws Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. PDS19-070 be received; and 2. That an Offer-First policy be implemented at all Town facilities and Town-run special events, offering plastic straws to customers when required rather than serving them automatically; and 3. That Council support the Federal and Provincial Governments’ waste initiatives regarding single-use plastics and packaging and that this report be forwarded to them for information; and 4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with an update on the results of the Offer-First policy initiative after one year. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 4 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 5 of 12 (R4) PDS19-073 – Approval for Capital Project No. 31133 – Photometric Analysis and Lighting Gap Study 1. That Report No. PDS19-073 be received; and 2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No. 31133 – Photometric Analysis and Lighting Gap Study in the amount of $100,000. Carried (R5) PDS19-075 – Approval for Capital Project No. 31175 – Municipal Parking Lot Rehabilitation Study 1. That Report No. PDS19-075 be received; and 2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No. 31175 – Municipal Parking Lot Rehabilitation Study in the amount of $200,000. Carried (R6) PDS19-077 – Additional Information Regarding the Feasibility of Implementing a Train Whistle Cessation Program for Aurora GO Train Crossings 1. Report No. PDS19-077 be received; and 2. That the Town not proceed with the implementation of a Train Whistle Cessation Program. Carried (R7) PDS19-080 – Application for Removal of (H) Holding Provision Highland Gate Developments Inc. (HGDI) 167, 171 and 175 Timberline Trail, Lots 42, 43 and 44, Plan 65M-4644, File Number: ZBA(H)-2019-01, Related File Numbers: OPA-2015-01, ZBA-2015-02, and SUB- 2015-01 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 5 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 6 of 12 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo 1. That Report No. PDS19-080 be received; and 2. That the Application to Remove the (H) Holding Provision (File ZBA(H)-2019-01 from Lots 42 to 44 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision (SUB-2015-01) be approved; and 3. That the amending By-law to remove the (H) Holding Provision be presented for enactment at a future Council meeting; and 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all agreements, documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to the development. Carried 7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) R1. FS19-026 – 2020 Capital Investment Program, Strategic Asset Management Policy and 10-Year Asset Management Plan Overview On a motion by Councillor Gilliland seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to allow an extended presentation time of fifteen minutes. Ms. Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance, presented an overview of the 2020 Capital Budget process including capital investments, reserves, financial sustainability, and next steps. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the presentation be received for information. Carried Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1. That Report No. FS19-026 be received; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 6 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 7 of 12 2. That the 2019 10-Year Capital Investment Plan and 2020 Draft Capital Budget be received and referred to the Budget Committee. Carried 8. Motions (a) Mayor Mrakas Re: Canopy of Lights Main motion Moved by Mayor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Humfryes Whereas Goal 3 of the Town’s ”Economic Strategic Plan” identifies establishing downtown Aurora as a destination and focal point for the community; and Whereas creating a unique atmosphere, that would at the same time promote the Town’s built heritage, would advance this goal; and Whereas economically vibrant downtowns are the heart and soul of the community, provide an identity for the Town, and are a point of pride for the community; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to work with the Aurora BIA (Business Improvement Area) to install a “canopy of lights” on Yonge Street from Wellington Street to Mosley Street in time for the Santa Under the Stars Parade on November 23, 2019. Amendment Moved by Mayor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gilliland That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That the scope of Capital Project No. 81016 – Aurora Promenade Streetscape Design and Implementation be increased to include the installation of the Canopy of Lights at an upset limit of $100,000. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 7 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 8 of 12 Amendment Moved by Mayor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That the provisions of the Procurement By-law be waived to allow sole sourcing. Defeated Main motion as amended Moved by Mayor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Humfryes Whereas Goal 3 of the Town’s ”Economic Strategic Plan” identifies establishing downtown Aurora as a destination and focal point for the community; and Whereas creating a unique atmosphere, that would at the same time promote the Town’s built heritage, would advance this goal; and Whereas economically vibrant downtowns are the heart and soul of the community, provide an identity for the Town, and are a point of pride for the community; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to work with the Aurora BIA (Business Improvement Area) to install a “canopy of lights” on Yonge Street from Wellington Street to Mosley Street; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the scope of Capital Project No. 81016 – Aurora Promenade Streetscape Design and Implementation be increased to include the installation of the Canopy of Lights at an upset limit of $100,000. Carried as amended 9. Regional Report None Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 8 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 9 of 12 10. New Business Councillor Gallo inquired about the delegation registration process for a group to be included as a community presentation on the agenda of a General Committee or Council meeting. Staff provided a response and agreed to provide greater clarity to the process. Councillor Gaertner referred to Item C2 regarding the Correspondence section and agreed to obtain clarification regarding the funding approved for flood mitigation, and she provided further comments on the LSRCA financial update. Councillor Gaertner referred to the New Business section of Item S1 and requested that her inquiry about stormwater management reports be amended for clarity, and staff agreed to make the revision. Councillor Kim referred to the noise barrier fencing of the Treasure Hill development on the south side of Wellington Street East and inquired about the planned landscaping to cover the fencing. Staff provided a response noting that the combination of trees and shrubs will meet the intention as they mature over time. Councillor Gilliland inquired about the Town’s pre-construction communication process with residents who would be impacted by any infrastructure projects. Staff provided a response and agreed to review the notice period requirements toward improving the process. Councillor Kim referred to the recently addressed issues involving the Sidewalk Installation Policy and suggested that some existing policies may require review and revision to better reflect the community’s needs. Mayor Mrakas expressed ongoing concerns regarding the unacceptable conditions of the Highland Gate redevelopment site and requested that staff contact Highland Gate Developments Inc. toward resolving the issues and upholding the agreement. 11. Public Service Announcements Councillor Gilliland announced that registration is now open for the 2019 fall recreation and aquatics programs, noting that a copy of the Community Services Program Guide can be picked up at various Town facilities or viewed online at aurora.ca/recguide. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 9 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 10 of 12 Councillor Gilliland advised that Graystones Restaurant would be holding A Tribute to Elton John event on Friday, September 27, 2019, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring pianist Christopher Rolko and local musicians, noting that partial proceeds of ticket sales will support Music Aurora. She added that tickets are $20 through eventbrite.ca or by contacting Janet Marsh at mjanet.marsh@gmail.com. Councillor Kim announced that the next Town of Aurora E-Waste event would be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Joint Operations Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and more details can be found at aurora.ca/ewaste. Councillor Gaertner expressed gratitude to TD Bank and the Highland Gate Ratepayers Association for sponsoring Concerts in the Park during the 2019 season. Councillor Gaertner announced that the Town is developing a Community Energy Plan and would like to hear from residents, noting that Town staff and LURA Consulting will be holding a community engagement event at the Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It was further noted that information and opportunities to provide comment can be found at aurora.ca/communityenergyplan. Councillor Thompson advised that the Central York Girls Hockey Association is partnering with the Toronto Marlies to bring an AHL pre-season game to the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex in Newmarket on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 4 p.m., noting that tickets can be purchased at marlies.live/Newmarket. Councillor Gallo announced that the Colours of the Fall Concert would be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Park, and more details can be found at aurora.ca/fallconcert. Councillor Gallo advised that the Aurora Adult Soccer Club is holding its first Oktoberfest Beer Festival on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at 510 Industrial Parkway South, noting that tickets are $15 and more information is available at auroraoktoberfest.com. Mayor Mrakas expressed his appreciation of the Aurora Public Library’s first lecture in a series, The York University Scholar’s Hub, regarding Responsibilities to Wampums, Treaties, and Relationships given by Dr. Ruth Koleszar-Green, Professor and Indigenous Researcher, which he and Councillor Gaertner attended on September 23, 2019. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 10 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 11 of 12 12. By-laws Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim That the following by-laws be enacted: (a) By-law Number 6203-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 14288 Yonge Street (Cedartrail Developments Inc.). (b) By-law Number 6204-19 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 167, 171 and 175 Timberline Trail, to remove a Holding “(H)” symbol (Aurora (HGD) Inc.). Carried 13. Closed Session None 14. Confirming By-law Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Kim That the following confirming by-law be enacted: By-law Number 6205-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on September 24, 2019. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 11 of 12 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Page 12 of 12 15. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim That the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Carried _________________________________ _________________________________ Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C1 Page 12 of 12 Town of Aurora Council Closed Session Public Minutes Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, September 17, 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, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services (left at 6:35 p.m.), Vesna Barbe, Manager of Human Resources (left at 6:35 p.m.), Ben Perry, External Consultant for Technology Strategic Plan (left at 6:35 p.m.), and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. Council recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m. and resumed at 8:27 p.m. Council reconvened into open session at 8:55 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda be approved with the following addition. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C3 Page 1 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Page 2 of 4 2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or local board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal information regarding a potential acquisition of land 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. 3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. 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. CS19-036 – Human Capital Impact to the Proposed Technology Strategic Plan 2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or local board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal information regarding a potential acquisition of land (Added Item) Carried Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gallo That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and report from Closed Session. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C3 Page 2 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Page 3 of 4 1.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. CS19-036 – Human Capital Impact to the Proposed Technology Strategic Plan Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1.That Closed Session Report No. CS19-036 be received. On a recorded vote the motion Carried Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Voting Yeas: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim, Thompson, and Mayor Mrakas Voting Nays: None Absent: None 2.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or local board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal information regarding a potential acquisition of land Moved by Councillor Gilliland Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1.That verbal information regarding a potential acquisition of property be received; and 2.That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed. On a recorded vote the motion Carried Yeas: 6 Nays: 1 Voting Yeas: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim, and Thompson, Voting Nays: Mayor Mrakas Absent: None Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C3 Page 3 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Page 4 of 4 4. By-laws Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gallo That the following confirming by-law be enacted: 6202-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Closed Session on September 17, 2019. Carried 5. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gilliland That the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Carried _________________________________ _________________________________ Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item C3 Page 4 of 4 Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting Report Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Attendance Council Members Councillor Kim in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland, Humfryes, Thompson, 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 W ainwright-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 Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services with the following additional items: • Delegation (a) LCol Ferguson Mobbs, Rtd. representing Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation; Re: Notice of Motion (a) Mayor Mrakas, Re: The Never Forgotten National Memorial • Delegation (b) Matthew Kinsella representing the Charter Family Re: Interim Control By-law Exemption for 126 Wells Street • Replacement Item R6 – Report No. PDS19-053 – Approval of Capital Project No. 81016 – Aurora Promenade Streetscape Design & Implementation • Notice of Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner, Re: Helping Urban Pollinators Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 1 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 2 of 8 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 (a) LCol Ferguson Mobbs, Rtd, representing Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation Re: Notice of Motion (a) Mayor Mrakas, Re: The Never Forgotten National Memorial Mr. Mobbs provided a brief history of the Never Forgotten Memorial Foundation and presented a video highlighting the foundation’s intent to build a memorial in Green Cove, Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia to commemorate all Canadian soldiers fallen at war; which would be modeled after the statue of Canada Bereft in Vimy, France. He spoke in support of the notice of motion and requested Members of Council to support the efforts to develop the Never Forgotten National Memorial. General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to Notice of Motion (a). (b) Matthew Kinsella representing the Charter Family Re: Interim Control By-law Exemption for 126 Wells Street Mr. Kinsella, representing the owners at 126 Wells Street, requested Members of Council to grant an exemption from the Interim Control By-law for the subject property in order to submit an application to the Committee of Adjustment to propose the construction of an attached single car garage, which would require a variance to the side yard setback. He provided details on the proposed attached garage structure and associated architectural renderings. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 2 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 3 of 8 General Committee received the comments of the delegation and requested staff to bring back a report to the General Committee meeting of October 15, 2019 regarding a proposed exemption to the Interim Control By-law No. 6148- 19 to permit an attached garage at 126 Wells Street. 5. Consent Agenda None 6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes General Committee recommends: That the following Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes item, A1, be received: A1. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2019 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 4, 2019, be received for information. Carried 7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) R1. CS19-024 – Delegation to Staff of Certain Powers, Duties and Functions General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CS19-024 be received; and 2. That a by-law that delegates powers, duties and functions to staff be enacted. Carried R2. FS19-028 – 2020 to 2022 Fees and Charges Update General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FS19-028 be received; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 3 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 4 of 8 2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fees and Charges for applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of documents and for the prescribed service charges for administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules. Carried R3. FS19-029 – Prudent Investor Standard for Multiple Investments General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FS19-029 be received; and 2. That staff undertake further due diligence to determine the best approach to move to the prudent investor standard and report back to Council with a final recommendation. Carried R4. OPS19-021 – Backflow Prevention Bylaw and Request for Budget to Install Backflow Preventers General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. OPS19-021 be received; and 2. That a by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. 5645-14 – Being a by-law to regulate cross connections and backflow prevention in private plumbing systems – be enacted at a future Council meeting; and 3. That Capital Project No. 43057 – Installation of Backflow Prevention Meters in Town Facilities be approved; and 4. That a total budget of $125,000 be approved for Capital Project No. 43057 to be funded from the W ater Reserve. Carried R5. OPS19-022 – Award of Sole Source Contract to Wamco Municipal Products Inc. General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. OPS19-022 be received; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 4 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 5 of 8 2. That a sole source contract in the amount of $750,000, excluding taxes, be approved for the supply of water meters from Wamco Municipal Products Inc. for a five (5) year period; and 3. That Director of Operations be authorized to renew the contract, at the same rate, for three (3) additional one (1)-year terms, pending an annual analysis and performance review by the Director. Carried R6. PDS19-053 – Approval of Capital Project No. 81016 – Aurora Promenade Streetscape Design & Implementation General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS19-053 be received; and 2. That this report satisfies Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No.81016 – Aurora Promenade Streetscape Design & Implementation in the amount of $570,000. Carried R7. PDS19-084 – Proposed Amendments to the Town’s Parking By-law for Industry Street and Catherine Avenue General Committee consented to vote on the clauses of the motion separately. General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS19-084 be received. Carried General Committee recommends: 2. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be enacted to: (a) Prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Industry Street from Mary Street to the south limit of Industry Street. Defeated Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 5 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 6 of 8 General Committee recommends: 2. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be enacted to: (b) Prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Catherine Avenue from Spruce Street to Walton Drive. Defeated R8. PDS19-090 – The State of Maturity Report General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS19-090 be received for information. Carried 8. Notices of Motion (a) Mayor Mrakas Re: The Never Forgotten National Memorial Whereas The Town of Aurora has a proud tradition of honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of Canada in armed conflicts across the world; and Whereas the Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation has been established to develop commemorative programming, exhibits and monuments at a site on Cape Breton Island as a place of remembrance and thanks for those brave individuals who lost their lives so far from home; and Whereas the foundation is seeking the support of businesses, agencies, government organizations, and individuals across Canada to bring life to this important national memorial; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That that the Town of Aurora supports efforts to develop the Never Forgotten National Memorial. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 6 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 7 of 8 (b) Councillor Gaertner Re: Helping Urban Pollinators Whereas all plants require pollination in order to produce seed and fruit; and Whereas insects are the most common pollinators, especially bees and butterflies; and Whereas their natural habitat of meadows, grasslands and rural roadside design is diminishing due to urbanization, pesticides and the increasing effects of severe weather; and Whereas this, and in particular the plight of the monarch butterfly, has caught the attention of our youth; and Whereas Ms. Shillolo’s class from Hartman Public School, in their current investigation of the Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship, is using the plight of the Monarch as an example of how citizens could work with their municipal government to make a difference; and Whereas they have asked our Council to help make a welcoming garden “filled with milkweed and flowers”; and Whereas this would be an wonderful example of political/public co-operation and environmental protection; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to locate a space for this dedicated garden, to be planted this Fall or next Spring, in one of our parks or around one of our storm water ponds, preferably near Hartman Public School; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the children be involved by the providing staff with their research from this education unit. 9. New Business Mayor Mrakas referred to the process regarding submitting public comments regarding retail sale of cannabis within Town and noted that the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has received no applications for retail store authorization from patrons in Aurora. He noted that once an application is Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 7 of 8 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Page 8 of 8 received, a two-week notice period will follow as per the AGCO process to allow for written submissions to the Registrar, and staff would provide an update accordingly. Councillor Gilliland requested an update on ongoing concerns regarding the Highland Gate construction site, and staff provided a response noting that a request to meet and conduct a walkabout of the site with the ratepayer association members is underway. Councillor Gilliland referred to residents concerns regarding increase in prohibited parking at Yonge Street and Wellington Street between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and requested staff to patrol the area. Mayor Mrakas noted that students from Hartman Public School were in attendance earlier today to discuss their intent to make a welcoming garden filled with milkweed and flowers, and noted that they would be in attendance at the Council meeting of October 8, 2019 in support of Councillor Gaertner’ s motion regarding helping urban pollinators. Mayor Mrakas noted his attendance at the meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Greater Toronto Area Mayors in Richmond Hill regarding gun control reform and noted that possibilities of implementing stricter penalties were discussed. Councillor Gilliland sought clarification on the removal of the speed posts on streets around school zones during the winter months, and staff provided a response noting that the posts would be removed from November 15, 2019 to April 15, 2020 to accommodate winter maintenance operations. 10.Closed Session None 11.Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Item S1 Page 8 of 8 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (October 1, 2019) Mayor Tom Mrakas Date: October 8, 2019 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Mrakas Re: The Never Forgotten National Memorial Whereas The Town of Aurora has a proud tradition of honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of Canada in armed conflicts across the world; and Whereas the Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation has been established to develop commemorative programming, exhibits and monuments at a site on Cape Breton Island as a place of remembrance and thanks for those brave individuals who lost their lives so far from home; and Whereas the foundation is seeking the support of businesses, agencies, government organizations, and individuals across Canada to bring life to this important national memorial; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That that the Town of Aurora supports efforts to develop the Never Forgotten National Memorial. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Motion (a) Page 1 of 1 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (October 1, 2019) Councillor Wendy Gaertner Date: October 8, 2019 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Gaertner Re: Helping Urban Pollinators Whereas all plants require pollination in order to produce seed and fruit; and Whereas insects are the most common pollinators, especially bees and butterflies; and Whereas their natural habitat of meadows, grasslands and rural roadside design is diminishing due to urbanization, pesticides and the increasing effects of severe weather; and Whereas this, and in particular the plight of the monarch butterfly, has caught the attention of our youth; and Whereas Ms. Shillolo’s class from Hartman Public School, in their current investigation of the Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship, is using the plight of the Monarch as an example of how citizens could work with their municipal government to make a difference; and Whereas they have asked our Council to help make a welcoming garden “filled with milkweed and flowers”; and Whereas this would be an wonderful example of political/public co-operation and environmental protection; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to locate a space for this dedicated garden, to be planted this Fall or next Spring, in one of our parks or around one of our storm water ponds, preferably near Hartman Public School; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the children be involved by the providing staff with their research from this education unit. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Motion (b) Page 1 of 1 Memorandum Date: October 8, 2019 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Tom Mrakas Re: York Regional Council Highlights of September 26, 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. 4746 Email: tmrakas@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 1 of 14 Monday, September 30, 2019 York Regional Council Highlights - September 26, 2019 Highway 400-404 Connecting Link Update York Regional Council received an update on the Highway 400-404 Connecting Link and next steps after the Minister of Transportation announced in August the province will move forward with this critically important infrastructure project. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 2 of 14 people by 2041, the Connecting Link will manage growth and support economic development in both areas. York Region will work with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as they review impacts and mitigation measures for the project, confirm preferred preliminary design and estimate the project cost. York Region annual solid waste diversion report shows 94% diversion from landfill The Regional Municipality of York achieved 94% diversion from landfill in 2018 as summarized in the Annual Solid Waste Diversion Report. Highlights of 2018 waste diversion efforts also include collecting: 99,065 tonnes of green bin organics 83,526 tonnes of blue box recyclables 42,287 tonnes of yard waste 1,219 tonnes of household hazardous waste 1,124 tonnes of electronic waste 123,229 tonnes of energy from waste converted York Region has long advocated for an Ontario-wide effort to reduce litter and waste in our communities. The Region’s Integrated Waste Management Master Plan, the SM4RT Living Plan, sets the stage for waste reduction and reuse activities across the Region. It focuses on the four R’s of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering energy-from-waste. Energy-from-waste captures the energy produced from waste after all diversion efforts have been maximized. This process also lowers greenhouse gas emissions, recovers metals and reduces the volume of waste going to landfill. In 2018, York Region’s waste produced enough electricity to power over 3,000 homes and supplied enough industrial steam to heat over 6,000 homes. To learn more about the plan, visit york.ca/sm4rtliving York Region continues to plan for water and wastewater needs of our communities Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 3 of 14 wastewater needs of the community continue to be met. Providing local cities and towns with a capacity assignment of 108,638 persons will support growth to the end of 2026. This is the largest capacity assignment and the longest forecasted planning horizon since allocating the 2005 water and wastewater capacity. Building on the success of the not-for-profit housing reserve, York Region has also established an additional reserve of 4,000 persons to support purpose-built rental housing initiatives and the Region’s commitment to increasing the supply of rental housing. This capacity assignment is well aligned with York Region’s Fiscal Strategy and the Regional 10-Year Capital Plan. Over the past few years the Region has embarked on new, innovative approaches to promote water efficiency and meet future growth needs. Incentive programs, such as the Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program, allows local cities and towns to leverage their servicing capacity while promoting sustainable residential development. To ensure the available capacity is not exceeded, York Region will continue to work with our local municipalities to monitor capacity consumption and track the number of registered units and site plan-approved units and report back to Regional Council in 2021 and again in 2023. York Region provides comment on Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 York Regional Council provided comments to the provincial government on Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 which identifies common themes related to the proposed regulatory framework. Recommendations on the proposed regulatory framework relating to the development charges and community benefits charges were guided by five principles: 1. Allotting municipalities sufficient time to effectively transition to the new framework 2. Ensuring municipalities can deliver complete communities in a fiscally sustainable way Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 4 of 14 4. Ensuring all stakeholders involved in delivering housing supply, including residents, businesses, municipalities and developers, are treated fairly and equitably 5. Recognizing municipalities are at different stages of growth and development, with different infrastructure requirements While supportive of the proposed regulatory changes to the Planning Act, 1990, concerns were raised regarding the appeal process. York Region is also supportive of a number of proposals relating to the Development Charges Act, 1997, including those relating to the new community benefits charge. A number of questions regarding Development Charges Act, 1997 were raised including: Inability to ensure and secure payment for those types of developments that quality for the phased and delayed development charges Defined types of development eligible for phasing of development charge payments appears too broad Areas of the community benefits charge identified as needing refinement and/or clarification include: List types of development exempt from the community benefits charge (i.e. for- profit retirement homes) Services ineligible for community benefits charge funding Treatment of the charge in a two-tier jurisdiction Development charges are dependent on the housing market and non-residential revenue. The fees received from these charges are key to the Region funding growth infrastructure and overall debt-management. Current analysis of Bill 108 indicates the Region could realize upwards of a $300 million reduction in development charge collections over the next five years. This shortfall could require deferrals of growth- related infrastructure projects to avoid taking on unsustainable debt levels. Planning for growth in a fiscally responsible manner York Regional Council received an update on the Region’s 2041 growth forecast and endorsed the principle that new infrastructure investment be tied to the achievement of population thresholds. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 5 of 14 better align capital spending with growth, Council will continue to optimize existing investments in infrastructure before triggering new investments. While the Region remains committed to delivering the infrastructure required to support growth to 2041, our existing infrastructure investments in major urban centres can accommodate a significant amount of population growth without taking on additional debt. Residents and businesses wishing to learn more about the Region’s growth plans can visit york.ca/mcrgetinvolved and share their vision for the future of our communities. Region remains committed to supporting the changing needs of seniors York Regional Council received an update on the performance of the Region’s two long-term care homes and implementation of the Region’s Seniors Strategy which looks at the changing senior population, redefines the Region’s role in serving seniors and sets a collaborative course for action to best support the aging population over the next 10 to 20 years. In 2018, the Region continued to deliver exemplary care and services to ensure the safety and comfort of residents including 532 residents supported through 192 long stay long-term care beds, six short stay respite beds and 34 convalescent care beds. Both long-term care homes have made several improvements under a new revitalization plan launched in 2018. Improvements include: Implementing enhanced dementia care for residents Improving clinical care and other supports to strengthen care across a diverse range of needs Improving opportunities for communicating and collaborating with residents, families and staff to strengthen trust, engagement and transparency Restructuring nursing leadership and registered and non-registered staffing resources with resident care needs Introducing new technologies for providing care and expanded online learning opportunities for staff Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 6 of 14 priority areas in response to the growing population. Actions on these priority areas are well underway, benefiting residents and caregivers. Innovative service delivery needed to address aging senior population York Regional Council endorsed York Region’s submission to the provincial government on its planned seniors strategy. York Region recommends the Ontario government lead and develop innovative service delivery solutions, as well as engage and consult with municipalities, long-term care homes and other senior’s organizations to most effectively meet the needs for the seniors population. York Region’s own Seniors Strategy was approved by Regional Council in 2016 and sets the course for action over the next 10 to 20 years by focusing on the following four areas for action and advocacy to support seniors to age in place: Balancing the needs of seniors with all residents Keeping seniors healthier, longer Supporting age friendly, complete communities Connecting seniors and caregivers to the right programs and services at the right time Consultations were held by the province earlier this year to seek input on how to best support Ontario’s aging population. Feedback from the consultations will inform the development of a provincial seniors strategy. York Region is committed to working collaboratively with industry, provincial, agency and other partners to support the planning, policy and decision making for seniors so they are healthier, connected to their communities and can better age in place. Repairing and improving social housing buildings in York Region Housing York completed important housing repairs and improvements through the Social Housing Improvement Program. More than $5 million in funding was made available to 32 housing providers across York Region. In 2016, the federal and provincial government committed $640 million for affordable housing over three years to improve the quality and increase supply of affordable housing across Canada. Housing York, who maintains nearly 40% of total affordable housing units in York Region, received funding in the amount of $739,484. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 7 of 14 Upgrades to HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems Retrofits to meet requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act Interior building repairs Site and ground upgrades Housing providers that received funding are required to remain affordable for 10 years after the completion of the funded project, including a minimum of five years in which the provider will operate as social housing under the Human Services Act, 2011 Opioid Action Plan developed to combat increasing opioid use in Region York Regional Council received an update on York Region Public Health’s Opioid Action Plan developed to address opioid use in the Region and support individuals, families and friends impacted by this rising epidemic. Over 20 community partners worked together and developed the Opioid Action Plan with feedback from people with lived experience. The plan contains recommendations for action based on four key pillars: prevention, first response and enforcement, treatment and harm reduction. York Region has one of the lowest rates in Ontario of emergency department visits and deaths for opioid overdoses; however emergency visits and hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since 2009. In 2018, there were 40 opioid-related deaths in York Region. In 2016, the Canadian government identified the opioid crisis as a top priority and asked provinces, territories and other partners across the country to commit to action. York Region’s Opioid Action Plan recognizes the different degrees of opioid use and the need for intervention and support. Launched as an outcome from the plan, Report Bad Drugs is an online tool to anonymously report harmful drugs and bad reactions to street drugs. The information received may be used as part of the early warning system to alert the community and service providers about drug and overdose concerns. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 8 of 14 Teams aimed to improve health care delivery and act as a community of providers that guide patients at every age and stage of their health care journey. The Region will partner with the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team and the Eastern York Region and North Durham Ontario Health Team. The Connecting Care Act, 2019 brings together six provincial agencies and the Local Health Integration Networks into a new provincial agency called Ontario Health. The goal of the new agency is to oversee the delivery of health care services in the province, improve clinical guidance and provide support to ensure better quality of care for patients. Partnering with local Ontario Health Teams aligns with the Region’s strategic priority for supporting community health, safety and well-being. Participation in Ontario Health Teams will create funding opportunities, as well as help ensure residents in York Region will have access to the necessary health and social support services where and when they need them most. Provincial vision screening for students The Board of Health received an update on a request to waive the requirement to implement the Provincial Vision Screening Program as set out in the Ontario Public Health Standard. The Child Visual Health and Vision Screening Protocol, 2018 requires all public health units provide or ensure the provision of vision screening by trained individuals for all students in senior kindergarten on an annual basis. York Region Public Health is currently exploring options to leverage community partners and reduce program costs in order to meet the Ministry requirements to offer vision screening. Mid-year development activity summary York Regional Council received the Mid-Year Development Activity Summary 2019 report, which provides an overview of York Region’s planning and engineering development approvals within the first half of 2019. In addition to Development Charge revenue totalling $45,051,970, combined, 2019 site plan and engineering approvals reached their highest level at 130. These achievements directly contribute to the growth and economic vitality of York Region. Additional highlights include: Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 9 of 14 Responding to 47 Official Plan Amendment applications including approval of plans to accommodate an estimated 19,100 persons and minimum of 1,500 jobs in the City of Vaughan Approving 67 plans of subdivision and condominium applications for 4,784 residential units The Region is also undertaking a Municipal Comprehensive Review and Water and Wastewater Master Plan to consider future water and wastewater needs and help ensure we are building communities that are healthy and complete, where residents of all abilities and ages can live work and play. Pedestrian and cyclist safety measures update In June 2019, Council adopted the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvement Report which included implementing a suite of operational measures on a pilot basis to evaluate effectiveness. Four intersections were selected for implementation of operational safety measures. Staff will be monitoring performance of the safety measures to evaluate safety benefits. Public outreach events will be held at all four pilot locations to inform travellers of the changes. Improvements can include no right turns on red lights, exclusive left turn signal, pedestrian and cyclist right-of-way signage and advanced pedestrian crossing signal. The following four intersections have been selected for additional safety enhancements this year: Major Mackenzie Drive and Bayview Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill Yonge Street and Clark Avenue in the City of Markham Bathurst Street and Carrville/Rutherford Road in the City of Richmond Hill Bathurst Street and Clark Avenue in the City of Vaughan York Region studying feasibility of east-west cycling and pedestrian corridor The Regional Municipality of York is exploring the feasibility of an east-west walking and cycling corridor located within the cities of Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan. The proposed South York Greenway Cycling and Pedestrian Corridor would stretch from approximately the York-Durham Line in Markham, to Highway 50 in Vaughan. The corridor could connect to north-south trails, such as the Lake to Lake Cycling Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 10 of 14 TTC Routes in York Region now accept PRESTO payment Travellers taking TTC routes operating in parts of York Region can now use PRESTO as a payment method for both YRT and TTC fares. These changes result in travellers not needing to carry multiple fare types of cash and instead have the option to carry only a PRESTO card. There are currently five TTC routes that operate in York Region, four in the City of Markham and one in the City of Vaughan. There’s no place like York Region Local events, premier amusement parks, art galleries, restaurants, golf courses, family farms and markets, spectacular York Regional Forest trails and waterfront activities make York Region a vibrant place to live, work, visit and invest according to the 2018 Tourism Update received by York Regional Council. Since 2011, York Region has supported the York Region Arts Council to market and promote York Region as a place to live, work and play. Highlights from the report include: More than $2 million in revenue generated by the Artrepreneur Business Accelerator Program since 2015 A 21% increase in traffic to the refreshed experienceyorkregion.com website Participation in 13 local events and festivals, attracting more than 500,000 attendees Distribution of 75,000 York Farm Fresh maps On September 27, 2019 – World Tourism Day – residents are encouraged to get out and explore the many reasons they #loveyr. For a list of destinations, events, festivals, shopping and dining visit experienceyorkregion.com York Region receives innovation award for remote testimony projects York Region was awarded the P.J. Marshall Innovation award at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in August 2019, recognizing the Region’s remote video testimony project. A collaboration between York Region Courts Services, York Regional Police and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 11 of 14 courtroom. This means residents will enjoy increased public safety due to heightened police presence on the streets as officers will spend less time travelling to and from court appearances. York Region is the first municipality in Ontario to introduce video testimony in court proceedings. Thanks to the success of the project in York Region other municipalities and law enforcement organizations are considering adopting the initiative. Awards highlight York Region’s commitment and achievement in leveraging infrastructure York Region received awards from the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) to recognize the Region’s achievement in innovation and excellence. The Region has goals to reduce water consumption throughout the Region to allow growth without the need for expensive water infrastructure. The awards include: Ontario Water Works Association’s Water Efficiency Committee’s 2019 Award of Excellence (Public Sector & Utilities – Programs category) Canadian Society for Civil Engineering’s Excellence in Innovation in Civil Engineering Award The Ontario Water Works Association is a leader in the delivery of safe drinking water. OWWA, with the support of its parent organization, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), is at the forefront of research, technology and policy development with respect to safe, sufficient and sustainable drinking water. The Excellence in Innovation in Civil Engineering Award recognizes excellence in innovation in civil engineering by an individual or a group of individuals practicing civil engineering in Canada. York Region receives Environmental Achievement Award on Bayview project The Regional Municipality of York has been awarded the TAC Environmental Achievement Award for the Bayview Corridor Project. The improvements to Bayview Avenue and 19th Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill not only improved the way people travel, but also the wildlife and brook trout habitat Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 12 of 14 In addition to the TAC award, York Region has been recognized with an additional three awards for this project, including American Public Works Association: Public Works Projects of Year Award, Ontario Public Works Association: Project of the Year Award and Professional Engineers Ontario: Project of the Year Award Fore the love of golf! York Region hosted The Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament From August 19 to 25, 2019, York Region welcomed golfers from around the world to the 2019 LPGA Canadian Women’s Open at the Magna Golf Club in the Town of Aurora. As the only Canadian stop on the LPGA tour, the Canadian Women’s Open put an international spotlight on York Region, broadcasting to more than 500 million viewers world-wide. Hosting 90 of the top 100 LPGA tour players, and tens of thousands of golf fans, the 2019 LPGA Canadian Women’s Open helped contribute $15 to $18 million to our local economy. Representatives from UNITAR visit York Region On September 26, 2019 representatives from the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) visited York Region to explore partnership opportunities with York region, York Regional Police and York University. In 2018, UNITAR visited York Region for two days to discuss how the Inclusion Charter for York Region can be used as a leading practice model around the world. Further discussion build on this work, and the work York Regional Police are doing to build a Human Rights Classroom at the Community Safety Village. York Region’s General Manager of Housing retires After 42 years in the affordable housing sector, York Region’s General Manager of Housing, Rick Farrell, is set to retire on October 4, 2019. Recognized for his tireless work in finding innovative housing solutions for some of our most vulnerable residents, York Regional Council wished Rick the best in retirement and thanked him for his decades of dedicated public service. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 13 of 14 can view the dates on the events calendar on york.ca or stay up to date by downloading York Region’s mobile app. Next regular meeting of York Regional Council York Regional Council will meet on Thursday, October 17 at 9 a.m. in the York Region Administrative Centre Council Chambers, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket. The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 52,000 businesses with over 636,600 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices - 30 - Compiled by: Masrine Guthrie-Peart, Communications Specialist, The Regional Municipality of York Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 77272, Cell: 905-251-6416 Email: masrine.guthrie-peart@york.ca Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Pinterest Website Copyright © 2019 The Regional Municipality of York, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Regional Report Page 14 of 14 The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a Maximum Rate of Speed on various highways in the Town of Aurora (John West Way). Whereas subsection 128(2) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended, provides that the council of a municipality may, for motor vehicles driven on a highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction, by by-law prescribe a rate of speed different from the rate set out in subsection 128(1) that is not greater than 100 kilometres per hour; And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, being the Parking and Traffic Control By-law, on September 28, 2004; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further amend By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. The rate of speed set out in Column 4 shall be the maximum rate of speed permitted on the section of highway set out in Column 1 for which the limits are more particularly described in Columns 2 and 3. 2. Schedule VIII to By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, respecting Maximum Rate of Speed, be and is hereby amended by deleting the following: COLUMN 1 - HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 - FROM: COLUMN 3 - TO: COLUMN 4 - SPEED John West Way Wellington Street East Hollidge Boulevard 50 km/h 3. Schedule VIII to By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, respecting Maximum Rate of Speed, be and is hereby amended by inserting the following: COLUMN 1 - HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 - FROM: COLUMN 3 - TO: COLUMN 4 - SPEED John West Way Wellington Street East Hollidge Boulevard 40 km/h Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 8th day of October, 2019. __________________________________ Tom Mrakas, Mayor ___________________________________ Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 By-law (a) Page 1 of 1 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 October 8, 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 October 8, 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 8 th day of October, 2019. Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Confirming By-law Page 1 of 1