AGENDA - General Committee - 20191015
General Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
October 8, 2019
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
Councillor Gaertner in the Chair
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Community Presentations
4. Delegations
5. Consent Agenda
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. CMS19-026 – Library Square – Veil
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CMS19-026 be received; and
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2. That the Veil Design (Muntz Bronze) be approved and incorporated into
the final design of the 22 Church Street School Addition.
R2. CS19-039 – Proposed Smoking and Vaping By-law
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CS19-039 be received; and
2. That a Smoking and Vaping By-law, being a by-law to prohibit the
smoking and vaping of tobacco, cannabis and non-tobacco substances in
prescribed locations, be brought forward to a future Council meeting for
enactment.
R3. CS19-038 – Motor Vehicle Collision Cost Recovery Program
Presentation to be provided by Deputy Chief Rocco Volpe, Central York Fire
Services.
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CS19-038 be received for information.
R4. CAO19-003 – Community Engagement Policy Report
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CAO19-003 be received; and
2. That the attached Community Engagement Policy be approved.
R5. PDS19-078 – Changes to the Proposed Provincial Policy Statement
(2019)
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-078 be received; and
2. That the recommendations of this report be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs Ontario as the official response from the Town of
Aurora.
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R6. PDS19-089 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public School
Alternative Solutions to Safety Concerns
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-089 be received; and
2. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on the south and east sides of Kitimat Crescent from a point
nine metres south of the beginning of the curb return to a point nine
metres east of the end of the curb return adjacent to 25 Kitimat Crescent.
R7. PDS19-094 – Proposal for Interim Control By-law Exemption
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-094 be received; and
2. That a by-law be presented to a future Council meeting to exempt 126
Wells Street from the Interim Control By-law.
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Gilliland
Re: Declare Climate Emergency
(b) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Community Planning Permit
9. New Business
10. Closed Session
11. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. CMS19-026
Subject: Library Square – Veil
Prepared by: Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Department: Community Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CMS19-026 be received; and
2. That the Veil Design (Muntz Bronze) be approved and incorporated into the
final design of the 22 Church Street School Addition.
Executive Summary
The Library Square project has continued through the detailed design phase with one
main element requiring Council direction. The veil is a large visual architectural feature
that is important to the overall image of the project.
• The recommended veil design (Muntz Bronze) is in support of the historic nature
of the school house through its colour and patinating quality
• Ontario Heritage Trust support the veil design and its patina
• Lighting of the veil is an important feature that will highlight the building at night
• Veil design will result in minimal maintenance requirements
Background
For the past year and a half, the Library Square design has evolved to include various
components (i.e. bridge, café, and corridor). Throughout that time, the exterior design
of the addition to 22 Church Street has depicted a veil. The mesh design was
determined to be the most suitable due to the results of accommodating the footprint
limitations of the site and the special functionality (black box theatre) design of the
building. The unique structure created a largely featureless massing, one that was not
complementary to the existing Heritage building on the site.
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Through the design development, the architects were seeking a design (materials,
colour, massing) that would be complimentary to the historic school and yet create a
celebrated feature for the new addition.
Analysis
The recommended veil design (Muntz Bronze) is in support of the historic nature
of the school house through its colour and patinating quality
Through research of different options and materials (Attachment #1), the architects
determined the most suitable design was a mesh veil. The next task was to consider
the materials the veil was made from. They sought to add an aging, or patinating,
quality to the material, to allude to the historical context of the building, so that the veil
will age gracefully over time.
Options for consideration were a copper or bronze material as they both age over time
changing their colour. The architects considered both materials and based on the
patinating quality, the historical context of the building being celebrated by aging
gracefully and the material being consistent with the aesthetic and finishes throughout
the interior of the building, the Muntz Bronze is the preferred option (Attachment #2).
Ontario Heritage Trust support the veil design and its patina
The project team shared the veil design with the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) in order
to obtain their feedback and approval of the veil in the context of the heritage impact
assessment.
The Trust reported that they support either material for the expanded metal mesh that
will clad the addition. Both materials have a different look to them and more so as they
age and patina which will complement the historic building in different ways.
Lighting of the veil is an important feature that will highlight the building at night
Architects have been exploring locating an LED light strip along the outriggers that
support the panels, pointed inward (toward each-other), as the building face is not
always directly behind the veil. Attachment #3 provides a sample of the lighting images.
They intend to determine the frequency of the LED strips (one vs. two per panel) once
they have a full-size mock-up of the veil assembly. Once Council confirms the desired
material, the architects will proceed to finalize the lighting plan.
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Veil design will result in minimal maintenance requirements
All power supply for the lighting would be located inside the building in an access panel
or above on the T-bar ceiling areas. Due the low usage of the exterior lighting (a couple
of hours per day) the linear LED life can last up to 10 to 15 years without requiring any
maintenance. Even in the case of maintenance, the mesh could be removed from the
front to access the luminaires. The typical fastening method will allow for maintenance
staff to remove the mesh panels for access in behind.
Regarding bird nesting, to date, the manufacturer has not received any complaints or
comments about bird nesting issues with the mesh systems. A mock-up study for the
New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York City confirmed that birds did not like to
rest on the mesh as it does not have a flat surface area to comfortably grab a hold
onto. A typical strategy is to use the Nixalite system that would work on the large
outriggers that may be a nesting area for birds.
Regarding window cleaning, where windows are proposed to be behind the veil, a tilt
and turn type window are specified. These windows can open inward and allow the
windows to be cleaned from indoors.
Advisory Committee Review
Staff and architects attended the June 3, 2019 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting.
The latest design was shared with the committee. Their feedback was shared in staff
report CMS19-19.
Legal Considerations
Not applicable
Financial Implications
The cost of the veil is included in the draft project budget.
Communications Considerations
This report will be posted to the website to keep residents informed of plans and any
future direction from Council will be shared via Council Highlights, Town website and
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social media. Additional consideration may be provided for public meetings and open
houses.
Link to Strategic Plan
The development of Library Square supports the following Strategic Plan goals and key
objectives:
Supporting an exceptional quality of life for all in its accomplishment in satisfying
requirements in the following key objectives within these goal statements:
• Invest in sustainable infrastructure
• Celebrating and promoting our culture
• Encourage an active and healthy lifestyle
• Strengthening the fabric of our community
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Council may provide further direction.
Conclusions
The design of the Library Square project has been comprehensive with careful
consideration of the area, amenities and the characteristics of the historic school. With
the Ontario Heritage Trust in support of the veil design, the architects recommend the
Muntz Bronze material for the veil.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Memo - Veil Options
Attachment 2 - Memo - Preferred Veil Material
Attachment 3 – Sample images of Veil lighting
Previous Reports
CMS19-007 – Library Square - Addition to Church Street School
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17086 - AURORA CULTURAL CENTRE - MEMO RE. BUILDING VEIL
TO: Deepu Balaraman
Colliers Project Managers
Burlington, ON
L7L 6G4
CC: David Leinster - Planning Partnership
Robin McDougall – Town of Aurora
RE: Aurora Church Street School House Addition –
Building Veil Design Development
JULY 18, 2019
This Memo serves to provide clarity to the design process behind the choice of building envelope materials
being presented for the Church Street School House Addition, specifically, that of the proposed ‘veil’, or
secondary skin, as well as other options that were under consideration during the design process.
From the outset of the project, we understood that the proposed theatrical functions would result in a largely
featureless façade, given the design requirements of the Multi-Purpose Room, and its associated infrastructure
and services - such as Back-Of-House areas, Exit stairwells, Service Elevators and Storage/Loading areas.
This type of featureless character can be seen in Figure 1, below, which depict the unadorned, windowless, face
of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. A similar treatment of the Aurora project would result in a
largely featureless and oppressive massing, given the lack of windows across the face of the building. A similar
result would be produced if spandrel (non-transparent) glass were to be used across the face, again, given the
building massing. Having considered these options, we believe that the building massing was going to have an
oppressive presence, and one that was not complementary to the existing Heritage building on the site.
Figure 1 - Featureless Theatre Walls
Attachment 1 - CMS19-026
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We therefore began exploring a secondary skin to the Cultural Centre, which would resolve the significant
building massing, and would also serve as a brilliant beacon for the Cultural Centre and for the Square. A
variety of meshes/skins were explored, of the type that can be offset (hung) off a building face from behind.
This design intent was also driven by a number of other parameters, including:
- a desire to resolve a number of transitions and diagonal jogs in the building face as a consequence of
the various programs contained within the building, by adding a homogenous yet textural second skin,
and while supporting an alignment of the massing of the proposing building to the School House
building (see Figure 8), and
- an intent to support the use of natural light throughout the building in those rooms (Dance Studio,
Crush Space) that are near the proposed veil, as well as a desire to allude to its theatrical functions
(curtain/drapery), by including a diaphanous quality to the veil, which also serves to act as a beacon
for the site when illuminated at night, and
- an intent to add a degree of depth to the veil, so as to provide a degree of light play (shading
contrasted with brilliance), again – to allude to its theatrical functions, and finally,
- an intent to add an aging, or patinating, quality to the material, to allude to the historical context of
the building, so that the material will age gracefully over time.
Over the course of the Schematic Design Phase, a number of options were explored, including a variety of
Stainless Steel meshes produced by GKD. These meshes provided a degree of desired light play, as well as
homogeneity, but required a substantial structural support system, as the Mesh is held in tension, as depicted
in Figures 2 and 3, in such a way that detracted from the veil and added a degree of complexity to the building
face where homogeneity was sought.
Figure 2 - GKD Mesh Structure Visible
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Figure 3 - The GKD Helix 24 Mesh
Following up from this path of research, we began exploring a material which did not require such substantial
structure, as it is not held in tension. Our Theatre consultant, MCLD, pointed to a project which they had
worked on, the Ottawa Art Gallery, which employed an expanded metal mesh. See Figures 4 and 5 for
reference.
Figure 4 - The OAG's Expanded Metal Mesh at Day
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Figure 5 - The OAG at Night
This system employs a series of thin outriggers that support the veil at regular intervals. These elements do not
detract, and instead reinforce, the homogeneity and illuminance of the veil. See Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Expanded Metal Mesh
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We were similarly inspired by the aesthetic evinced by the New Museum in New York, which sought to create a
seamless aesthetic across a façade which moved about across its height based on programmatic requirements.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7 - The New Museum, NYC - Expanded Metal Mesh
We also sought to use this material, and coordinate the building massing, to support an alignment of the
massing of the proposing building to the brick orders of the School House building (see Figure 8), an approach
which was strongly supported by the Heritage consultant. This approach is in deference to the School House’s
simple massing, with brick ornamentation, as the proposed veil adds ornamentation to the building, while
providing homogeneity to the building massing.
Figure 8 - Application of the Veil over the façade
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The native format of this mesh is in aluminum, and is also available in painted finishes, which we did initially
consider, however, we sought to add an aging, or patinating, quality to the material, to allude to the historical
context of the building, so that the veil will age gracefully over time. We therefore began exploring metals that
developed an appreciable patina over time, specifically those which could be produced as a mesh. Copper and
Muntz Bronze were selected, each patinating differently as they aged, while fulfilling the above-noted design
intents and parameters. See figures 9 through 12. We believe that either of these materials will be a significant
and supportive design feature to the building and its functions.
Figure 9 - West Elevation with New Copper
Figure 10 - West Elevation with Aged Copper
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Figure 11 West Elevation with New Muntz Bronze
Figure 12 - West Elevation with Aged Muntz Bronze
We trust that this adds some clarity to the matter of material selection for the Church Street School House
Addition – as to how they supported the design intent, the building massing as a result of the various programs
compacted within the small footprint, and the relationship of the new building to the existing Heritage
structure. We are open to exploring these materials with the Town and would be happy to present samples of
the various materials that were explored during the Schematic Design process.
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Yours Sincerely,
Roland Rom Colthoff OAA, MRAIC, AAA, LEED AP
Director, RAW Design
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17086 - AURORA CULTURAL CENTRE - MEMO RE. VEIL MATERIAL
TO: Deepu Balaraman
Colliers Project Managers
Burlington, ON
L7L 6G4
CC: David Leinster - Planning Partnership
Robin McDougall – Town of Aurora
RE: Aurora Church Street School House Addition –
Building Veil Design Development
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
This Memo serves as a record of RAW’s recommended veil material for the Church Street School House
Addition as Muntz Bronze.
Having reviewed the two materials under consideration, RAW recommends the Muntz Bronze material for use
on the building’s veil. It is our determination that this material will best represent the patinating quality that will
speak to the historical context of the building. We believe that the material will age gracefully, presenting
increasing visual interest over time [see Figures 1 & 2]. In addition, we believe that the Muntz Bronze material is
consistent with the aesthetic and finishes throughout the interior of the building, which hosts Bronze accents
on doors, door handles and signage, along with warm Maple wood finishes in the public spaces [see Figure 3].
In addition, for the Town’s consideration, this material represents a cost and weight savings for the project.
Figure 1 - West Elevation with New Muntz Bronze
Attachment 2 - CMS19-026
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Figure 2 - West Elevation with Aged Muntz Bronze
Figure 3 – Interior Rendering depicting Bronze elements including doors and door handles
Yours Sincerely,
Roland Rom Colthoff OAA, MRAIC, AAA, LEED AP
Director, RAW Design
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. CS19-039
Subject: Proposed Smoking and Vaping By-law
Prepared by: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Department: Corporate Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CS19-039 be received; and
2. That a Smoking and Vaping By-law, Being a by-law to prohibit the smoking
and vaping of tobacco, cannabis and non-tobacco substances in prescribed
locations, be brought forward to a future Council meeting, for enactment.
Executive Summary
Due to recent legislative changes to the Smoke Free Ontario Act and the Cannabis
Control Act. Staff are recommending a new Smoking and Vaping By-law. The
proposed by-law would modernize existing legislation and prohibit the smoking and/or
vaping of tobacco and cannabis products on Town Property.
• A York Region Bylaw Working Group was established to develop a template by-
law that provides a level of consistency across the Region but may be modified
to address community specific concerns
• The Smoke Free Ontario Act prohibits the use or consumption of tobacco,
cannabis and electronic cigarettes in specific places but does not include all
Public Places.
• Staff are recommending the Town enact a by-law under the Municipal Act
prohibiting the smoking or vaping of tobacco and cannabis on all Town Property
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Background
On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Control Act, 2018 came into effect which legalized
the use and consumption of recreational cannabis in Ontario. The Smoke Free Ontario
Act (SFOA) was amended in December of 2017 to include and govern the smoking or
vaping of tobacco and cannabis and is very specific with respect to the restrictive
provisions with a focus to protect health and well-being of youth and the public from
exposure to second hand smoke. The SFOA does not regulate smoking and vaping in
all Public Places. York Region Public Health is responsible for the enforcement of the
SFOA.
Section 115 of the Municipal Act was also amended to allow a municipality to prohibit
and regulate the smoking or vaping of tobacco and cannabis in Public Places and
workplaces through the passing of a by-law. Therefore the Town has the authority under
the municipal Act to enact a more restrictive by-law that would give Town of Aurora staff
the authority to enforce.
Analysis
A York Region Bylaw Working Group was established to develop a template by-
law that provides a level of consistency across the Region but may be modified to
address community specific concerns
The bylaw working group is a sub-committee of a larger York Region Cannabis Working
Group. The by-law group was established to develop a smoking and vaping by-law
template and has representatives from all York Region municipalities, Public Health and
York Region Prosecutions ensuring the by-law is within our authority and enforceable.
The template by-law provides consistency and alignment across the Region but is
adaptable to individual community concerns.
To date the municipalities that have enacted by-laws to regulate the smoking or vaping
of tobacco and cannabis are Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King, Newmarket and
East Gwillimbury and Georgina’s existing smoking by-law is currently under review.
Attachment #1 provides on overview of York Region municipalities and the status of
their respective Smoking and Vaping By-laws.
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The Smoke Free Ontario Act prohibits the use or consumption of tobacco,
cannabis and electronic cigarettes in specific places but does not include all
Public Places.
Section 12 of the SFOA prohibits the use of tobacco or cannabis in the following places
• An enclosed public place.
• An enclosed workplace.
• A school within the meaning of the Education Act.
• A building or the grounds surrounding the building of a private school within the
meaning of the Education Act, where the private school is the only occupant of
the premises, or the grounds annexed to a private school, where the private
school is not the only occupant of the premises.
• Any indoor common area in a condominium, apartment building or university or
college residence, including, without being limited to, elevators, hallways, parking
garages, party or entertainment rooms, laundry facilities, lobbies and exercise
areas.
• A child care centre within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act,
2014.
• A place where home child care is provided within the meaning of the Child Care
and Early Years Act, 2014, whether or not children are present.
• A place where an early years program or service is provided within the meaning
of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• The reserved seating area of a sports arena or entertainment venue.
• A prescribed place or area, or a place or area that belongs to a prescribed class.
The SFOA does contain exemptions for residential uses such as long term care homes,
retirement homes that provide care, provincially funded supported housing, rental units,
hotels, motels and inns.
Staff are recommending the Town enact a by-law under the Municipal Act
prohibiting the smoking or vaping of tobacco and cannabis on all Town Property
Staff from Bylaw, Parks, Special Events and Facilities have met and agree that in the
interest of public health, safety and well- being of all residents that a smoking and
vaping by-law should be enacted that would prohibit smoking and vaping on all Town
Property. The proposed by-law will provide the Chief Administrative Officer the
authority to approve designated smoking and vaping areas if deemed appropriate. The
by-law also contains an exception provision for individuals who consume for medical
reasons and must produce their medical document to an Officer upon demand.
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Advisory Committee Review
None
Legal Considerations
As a result of the Cannabis Control Act, 2018 and the SFOA coming into effect, the
public are able to smoke tobacco and cannabis in most public places, unless the
legislation specifies otherwise. By enacting a by-law in accordance with section 115 of
the Municipal Act, Council may further restrict the areas that the public may smoke or
vape.
The Ontario Human Rights Code protects people who use cannabis for a medical
purpose, therefore the proposed by-law will provide an exception for those who smoke
or vape medical cannabis provided that the person possesses and surrenders the
requisite certificate when requested.
Financial Implications
There will be an estimated cost of $75,000.00 associated with the enactment of the by-
law as No Smoking or Vaping Signs will need to be erected on all Town owned lands
including Town hall, Joint Operations Centre, all Community Centres and parks and
trails. If the proposed by-law is enacted staff will apply to the Ministry of Attorney
General for the approval of set fines for violations.
Communications Considerations
Communications will work with Bylaw to develop a comprehensive and multiplatform
education campaign utilizing the Town website, social media, newspapers, Notice
Board, signage at events, locations, and on special event posters and event advertising.
Link to Strategic Plan
This report supports the Strategic Plan’s goal of Supporting an exceptional quality of life
for all.
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Attachment 1 YORK REGION MUNICIPAL COMPARISON CHART On owned or leased municipal property (ex. municipal offices, parks, trails and facilities)In any motorvehicle located on municipal property or in any place open to public view On public highwaysOn any property where a school, daycare facility or other child care facilities are located In a private dwelling, except when in use as a public place, school, daycare or other childcare facility In a designated smoking areas On public and private parking lots On roads, sidewalks and municipal boulevards On or in retail, commercial and business establishments Markham (recreational cannabis only) X X N/A X 9N/A X X X Richmond Hill (recreational cannabis only) X X N/A X 9N/A X X X East Gwillimbury (tobacco, recreational cannabis and other) X X 9 X 9 9 9 9 9 Newmarket (tobacco, recreational cannabis and other) X X 9 N/A 9 9* N/A N/A N/A General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Item R2 Page 6 of 7
On owned or leased municipal property (ex. municipal offices, parks, trails and facilities)In any motorvehicle located on municipal property or in any place open to public view On public highwaysOn any property where a school, daycare facility or other child care facilities are located In a private dwelling, except when in use as a public place, school, daycare or other childcare facility In a designated smoking areas On public and private parking lots On roads, sidewalks and municipal boulevards On or in retail, commercial and business establishments Vaughan (tobacco and recreational cannabis) X X 9 9* 9 9 N/A King (tobacco or non-tobacco substance) X N/A 9 N/A N/A 9 N/A N/A N/A * Tobacco only General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Item R2 Page 7 of 7
Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. CS19-038
Subject: Motor Vehicle Collision Cost Recovery Program
Prepared by: Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Department: Corporate Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CS19-038 be received for information.
Executive Summary
The attached report to Joint Council Committee is intended to provide Aurora Town
Council with information regarding the adopted recommendations for a 24-month pilot
project for a Motor Vehicle Collision Cost Recovery Program.
Background
The attached report from Central York Fire Services (CYFS) was considered at the Joint
Council Committee (JCC) meeting on September 3, 2019. The recommendations in the
report were adopted by JCC at that meeting, with the approval of hiring an
Administrative Assistant adopted by Newmarket Town Council on September 9, 2019.
This report is being provided to Council for informational purposes, as the motion
adopted by JCC will impact Aurora residents.
Analysis
See attached report.
Advisory Committee Review
None
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Legal Considerations
None
Financial Implications
The program will be administered by the Town of Newmarket.
Communications Considerations
This report will be posted to the Town website and information will be added to the
News and Notices section of the Town website. A summary of this report will also be
included in the Council Highlights.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None
Conclusions
See attached report
Attachments
Attachment 1 – JCC report – Motor Vehicle Collision Cost Recovery Program
Previous Reports
None
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on October 3, 2019
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. CAO19-003
Subject: Community Engagement Policy Report
Prepared by: Cindy Shaver, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CAO19-003 be received; and
2. That the attached Community Engagement Policy be approved.
Executive Summary
This report provides Council with information about the Community Engagement Policy
and the framework and guidelines it provides for Town communications and community
engagement efforts.
• This policy will provide a consistent approach to public communications and
community engagement
• This policy will provide our community with a clear understanding of Town
community engagement efforts and manage resident expectations
• The International Association of Public Participation Spectrum includes five
distinct levels of engagement ranging from informing to empowering.
Background
In 2018 Council endorsed the 2018-2021 Communications and Community
Engagement Strategy prepared by Corporate Communications. Within this strategy was
a commitment by Town Staff to prepare a Community Engagement Policy, establishing
guidelines for clearly communicating with our public and managing community
engagement expectations.
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This policy first appeared before Council at the September 3, 2019 General Committee
and the September 10, 2019 Council meeting. At that time, Council directed staff to
clarify a few items and bring the report back for consideration.
The Community Engagement Policy is based on internationally recognized best
practices and utilizes the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
Spectrum. IAP2 is an international association of global members seeking to improve
the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions
and nations. IAP2's Spectrum of Public Participation was designed to assist with the
selection of the level of participation that defines the public's role in any public project or
decision-making process. This spectrum is widely used by other municipalities including
The Town of Newmarket and the Region of York, and outlines a spectrum of
engagement that details how and when residents, the broader community and
stakeholders will be engaged.
Analysis
This policy will provide a consistent approach to public communications and
community engagement
The Town of Aurora is committed to providing an inclusive community engagement
process to better inform and engage residents in decisions and projects that reflect their
interests and concerns. To do so, we need a consistent approach across departments
that determines when and how to engage residents. This policy provides a clear
framework for engagement and ensures that communications and engagement
considerations are addressed at the beginning of each project.
On each report to Council there is a Communications Considerations section. Within
that section and upon endorsement of the policy, the level of community engagement
recommended will be included. The levels will be consistent with the International
Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum. The Spectrum shows that differing
levels of participation are legitimate depending on the goals, time frames, resources and
levels of concern in the decision to be made. However, and most importantly, the
Spectrum sets out the promise being made to the public at each participation level.
This policy will provide the community with a clear understanding of Town
community engagement efforts and manage resident expectations
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The Town of Aurora is committed to engaging our community in decision-making
processes and keeping them informed of Town programs and activities. The level of
community engagement on any given project or event will depend on several different
factors including project time frames, resources and levels of concern in the decision to
be made. By utilizing the Community Engagement Framework (outlined in the policy),
staff will be able to provide timely and relevant communications that will manage
resident expectations and provide opportunities for engagement where applicable.
The International Association of Public Participation Spectrum includes five
distinct levels of engagement ranging from informing to empowering.
In the Spectrum, there are five different levels of community engagement to consider,
with each level providing the community more involvement in the decision making
process. These levels are informing, consulting, involving, collaborating and
empowering.
Informing is the most common form of engagement. This is commonly used for standard
Town projects that require minimal or no direction from Council. For example, temporary
road closures, construction notices, or public notices with no or minimal impact to the
community. Examples of informing the public include fact sheets, webpages, open
houses and posting in the Notice Board.
Consulting may be used by staff to assist in providing recommendations to Council or
by Council when considering decisions. Consulting is used when the Town will be
making the final decision but some feedback is desired. For example, park designs,
retail cannabis outlets, Examples of consultation include public meetings, surveys, focus
groups, online consultation, door-to-door outreach, comment boxes, advisory committee
interviews, social media listening and social media town halls.
Involving is a more comprehensive form of engagement used for projects that are
relatively large in scale and will have a significant impact on the community. Involving is
generally used when public feedback will be a factor in the decision-making process. It
is used for projects like the development of Official Plans and Strategic Plans. Involving
may include workshops, design charrettes, citizen panels, deliberative polling and digital
storytelling.
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Collaboration is a very rare engagement option that involved shared decision making
with another partner. The Town will partner with stakeholders in all steps of the process,
including the development of strategies and recommendations and the identified
preferred solutions. This high-level of engagement may be used in the design and
development of a joint facility or for a program or service developed in conjunction with
another municipality or partner organization (i.e. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, Town of Newmarket.) An example of this would be the delivery of joint animal
services. Collaboration may involve advisory committees, participatory decision-making,
large group meetings, document co-creation and working groups.
The final stage of engagement is Empowerment. This stage is designed to put more
decision-making power in the hands of the public with the expectation that the Town
implement their recommendations. This level of engagement is not intended to override
the authority of Council as it relates to the normal business of the Town and must
ensure authorities and actions are within the context of the Municipal Act.
Empowerment would generally require a question on the ballot to ensure the integrity of
the process. An example of when empowerment may be considered would be for
significant changes to systems and processes that affect the entire community. For
example, the reduction in the number of Councillors on Town Council. Adding questions
to a ballot is an extensive process with significant legislative requirements and should
only be undertaken after extensive consideration and at the direction of Council.
Advisory Committee Review
Reviewed by the Community Advisory Committee on May 2, 2019.
Legal Considerations
None
Financial Implications
None
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Communications Considerations
Corporate Communications will ensure the Community Engagement Policy is shared
within the organization and with external stakeholders. This will include posting to the
website, sharing on social media and including in both internal and external newsletters.
Communications will work with internal departments to continue education regarding the
Spectrum ensure the framework is used consistently and appropriately.
Link to Strategic Plan
This policy supports Aurora’s Strategic Plan objective of “Strengthening the Fabric of
our Community” and supports the 2018-2021 Communications and Community
Engagement Strategy endorsed by Council.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
Council can choose not to endorse the policy and remain with the status quo.
Conclusions
The implementation of the Community Engagement Policy and guidelines for
engagement will allow staff to be more proactive and transparent in their communication
and community outreach. The guidelines will clearly define the level of community
involvement needed and will ensure that residents are being engaged in a timely
manner on initiatives that may affect them or their community.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Policy No. COMM XX - Community Engagement Policy
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Previous Reports
CA019-002 -Community Engagement Policy Report (September 3, 2019 GC)
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on October 3, 2019
Approved for Agenda
Stephanie Mac enzie-Smith Doug Nadorozny
Manager of Corporate Communications Chief Administrative Officer
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Topic: Community Engagement
Policy Affects: All Staff
Section: Insert section based on
numbering system Replaces: N/A
Original
Policy Date: November 1, 2019 Revision
Date: N/A
Effective
Date: November 1, 2019 Proposed
Revision Date: November 1, 2021
Prepared By: Corporate Communications Approval
Authority: Council
1.0 Policy Statement
This policy supports the Town of Aurora’s mission, vision and values by providing a
framework and guidelines for communications that puts our community first.
2.0 Purpose
The Town of Aurora is committed to providing an inclusive community engagement
process to better inform and engage residents in decisions-making processes and
projects that reflect their interests and concerns.
We are dedicated to utilizing the most effective and efficient communication tools,
techniques and best practices to improve relationships with our community and make
appropriate engagement opportunities available to them. Engagement opportunities
may occur before projects begin as a way of raising awareness of projects and assist
in developing staff recommendations to Council. Engagement may also be used after
Council has provided direction as a form of education and information sharing.
Engagement is not required for all decision-making processes as some may be
legislative in nature, or handled most effectively within existing democratic
frameworks. The intent of this policy is to ensure engagement is at the forefront of
project planning and seeks to balance the efficiency and effectiveness of government
with transparency and accountability.
This policy will act as a guide internally, with framework informing the level of
community engagement to be employed in projects, providing opportunities for
meaningful, two-way communication and cultivating a culture where public
participation in local government is valued and encouraged.
Administrative Policies & Procedures
Policy No. CORP XX – Community Engagement Policy
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3.0 Scope
This policy applies to all projects and events across the organization that require
community engagement, either online or in-person, and will inform the appropriate
public engagement approach.
4.0 Definitions
Community Engagement A process that facilitates communication, interaction,
involvement and exchange between the government and the community. The
community engagement process will be transparent, responsive, inclusive and
empowering and is based on realistic expectations, mutual respect and trust.
5.0 Responsibilities
Employees:
• Contact Corporate Communications at the beginning of a project to discuss
the appropriate level of community engagement and the best tools to
accomplish project’s goals.
Management:
• Ensure all employees are aware of and adhere to the policy.
6.0 Procedure
On each report to Council is a Communications Considerations section. When
appropriate and relevant, the appropriate level of community engagement
recommended will be included in that section as determined by the Director in
consultation with the Corporate Communications Manager. The levels of engagement
will be consistent with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
Spectrum. IAP2 is an international association of global members seeking to improve
the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions
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and nations. IAP2's Spectrum of Public Participation was designed to assist with the
selection of the level of participation that defines the public's role in any public
participation process. The Spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in many
public participation plans.
IAP2’s Spectrum is designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that
defines the public’s role in any community engagement program. The Spectrum shows
that differing levels of participation are legitimate depending on the goals, time frames,
resources and levels of concern in the decision to be made. However, and most
importantly, the Spectrum sets out the promise being made to the public at each
participation level. The Spectrum is widely used and is quoted in most community
engagement manuals.notic
Community Engagement Framework
Inform Consult Involve Collaborate Empower
GOAL To provide
information and
generate
awareness to the
public.
To obtain
feedback on
analysis, issues,
alternatives and
decisions that will
inform the final
outcome.
To work directly
with the public
throughout the
process to ensure
that public
concerns
consistently
understood and
considered.
Partner with
stakeholders in all
steps of the
process, including
the development of
strategies and
recommendations
and the
identification of
preferred solutions.
Additional decision-
making is placed in
the hands of the
public.
PROMISE We will keep you
informed by
providing you with
timely, accurate
and accessible
information.
We will listen and
acknowledge your
concerns and
seek to listen to
diverse
perspectives.
We will work with
you to ensure that
your concerns are
directly reflected in
the alternatives
developed and
provide feedback
on how public input
influenced the
decision.
We will look to you
for advice and
innovation and
incorporate this in
decisions as much
as possible.
Town staff are
expected to
implement what the
public has decided
CONDITIONS
FOR
ENGAGEMENT
Decision has
already been
made. The Town
has the control to
make the decision
and implement it
and is not looking
for feedback.
The Town has
control to make
the decision and
implement it, but
wants some
feedback before
making a final
decision.
The Town has the
control to make the
decision and
implement it but
will include public
feedback as a
factor in the
decision-making
process.
The Town cannot
make and
implement a
decision by itself.
Shared decision
making with other
partner.
The public will
generally participate
in decision-making
through a ballot
process and within
the context of the
Municipal Act.
EXAMPLE
TECHNIQUES • Fact sheets
• Webpage
• Open house
• Notice Board
• Public meeting
• Survey
• Focus group
• Online
• Workshop
• Deliberative
polling
• Crowdsourcing
• Advisory
Committee
• Participatory
decision-making
• Ballot
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• E-newsletter
• Media release
• Social media
• Photo galleries
• Registration
forms
• Meeting minutes
• Phone
• Site visit/tours
• Live streaming
• Council
meeting/public
meeting
consultation
• Advisory
Committee
• Interviews
• Social media
listening
• Social media
Town Hall
• Workshop
• Door-to-door
outreach
• Comment
boxes
• Community
mapping (via
online
consultation)
• Digital storytelling
• Design charrette
• Mind mapping
• Citizen panels
• Hackathon
• Large group
meetings
• Document co-
creation
• Working group
7.0 Regulatory/References/Codes/Standards
N/A
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. PDS19-078
Subject: Changes to the Proposed Provincial Policy Statement (2019)
Prepared by: Andria Sallese, Senior Policy Planner, Policy Planning & Economic
Development
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendations
1. That Report No. PDS19-078 be received; and,
2. That the recommendations of this Report be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs Ontario as the official response from the Town of Aurora.
Executive Summary
This report provides a summary of the Province’s changes to the Provincial Policy
Statement (the “PPS”) (2014). The majority of the proposed changes are intended to
promote an increase in housing supply and mix in Ontario, while allowing for greater
flexibility in the development review process. Other substantive amendments to the PPS
include:
• Policies to promote transit-supportive development, and prioritize intensification
that is in proximity to transit, corridors, and transit stations;
• A shift in terminology from housing ‘types’ to housing ‘options’;
• Taking a “Market-Based Approach” to land use planning to increase housing
supply and add “flexibility” to the land use planning process;
• Municipalities now need to include plans for climate change adaptation in their
Official Plans;
• Municipalities must consider the impacts of climate change when planning for
sewage, water and stormwater management infrastructure, as well as public
service facilities;
• Some policies related to climate change have been weakened or removed;
• The PPS proposes to define the “Impacts of a changing climate”;
• Municipalities must continue to protect Natural Heritage Systems and manage
wetlands;
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• Climate Change impacts must be incorporated into watershed planning;
• Endangered species policies more consistent with the Endangered Species Act,
but changes to this Act may weaken endangered and threatened species
protection;
• Policies for consultation with Indigenous Communities and definition of cultural
heritage need to align with recent changes to the Ontario Heritage Act;
• Protecting Employment Areas while permitting the introduction of some non-
employment uses;
• Allowing sensitive uses to be co-located with major facilities, subject to certain
criteria;
• General weakening of policies that direct new development and matters related
to implementation; and,
• Changes to the PPS to align with Bill 108 intended to expedite development
application review timelines may not lead to a faster development approval
process.
The deadline to provide comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs Ontario (the
“Minister”) on the proposed changes is October 21st, 2019. Staff will be providing the
comments in this report to the Minister, prior to the deadline, as the Town’s formal
response to the proposed changes.
Background
Places to Grow Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
At the February 12, 2019 Council meeting, Staff presented a report (Report No. PDS19-
012) summarizing the substantive policy changes proposed in Amendment 1 to the
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017), which became A Place To Grow
(2019). Comments raised by staff focused on policies around employment lands
conversion outside of a Municipal Comprehensive Review process, changes to the
settlement area boundary expansion process, and targets for Built Up Areas, Major
Transit Station Areas and greenfield areas.
The Growth Plan provides a strategic framework for managing growth in the Greater
Golden Horseshoe (GGH) region including:
• Setting minimum density targets within settlement areas and related policies
directing municipalities to make more efficient use of land, resources and
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infrastructure to reduce sprawl, cultivating a culture of conservation and
promoting compact built form and better designed communities with high quality
built form and an attractive and vibrant public realm established through site
design and urban design standards; and
• Building complete communities with a diverse range of housing options, public
service facilities, recreation and green space that better connect transit to where
people live and work.
A Place to Grow: Growth Plan (2019) builds upon the policy foundation provided by the
PPS and provides more specific land use planning policies to address issues facing the
GGH region. The Town of Aurora Official Plan must conform to the policies in the
Growth Plan.
On February 26, 2019, staff brought forward a supplementary report which sought
Council’s approval to forward the report and Staff’s comments on proposed Amendment
1 to the Province. Staff’s comments were forwarded to the Province in time for the
deadline.
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
On May 2, 2019, the Province of Ontario (the “Province”) released “More Homes, More
Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan”. The Action Plan included a series of
initiatives intended to address housing supply in the Province. The Action Plan included
a review of the PPS and introduced Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choices Act) in the
Legislature, which contains changes to various acts, including the Development
Charges Act.
On July 22, 2019, the Province released proposed changes to the PPS. The PPS
provides direction on matters of provincial interest as it relates to land use planning. The
current version of the PPS came into effect on April 2014. Prior updates of the PPS
occurred in 2005 and 1997.
The current version of the PPS (2014) provides policy direction on Province-wide land
use planning and development to promote strong communities, a strong economy, and
a clean and healthy environment. It includes policies on key issues that affect
communities, such as:
• Building strong, sustainable and resilient communities that enhance health and
social well-being; and
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• Residential development promoting a mix of housing; recreation, parks and open
space; and transportation choices that increase the use of active transportation
and transit.
The municipality uses the PPS to guide the development of Official Plan policies and
inform decisions on planning and development. The PPS is issued under Section 3 of
the Planning Act and decisions of Council affecting land use planning matters shall be
consistent with the PPS.
Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act
As noted above, on May 2, 2019, the Province introduced Bill 108 to the Legislature.
The Bill proposes to amend 13 statutes. The Provincial commenting period on the
proposed changes closed on June 1, 2019. The Bill proposes significant changes to key
municipal funding tools, the ability to secure community benefits and parkland, the
capacity to provide additional community facilities, and significantly shortened timelines
to evaluate development applications.
Bill 108 received Royal Assent on June 6th, 2019, however, the changes will not come
into effect until the regulations are passed. The full impact of many of the proposed
amendments under Bill 108 will be assessed when implementation details, outlined in
the regulations associated with Bill 108, including the regulations around the Community
Benefits Charge, become available. So far, as of September 3rd, 2019, only some of the
provisions of the Planning Act have come into effect through the regulations. Staff will
provide a more comprehensive update on Bill 108 when the associated regulations are
passed by the Province.
Analysis
Proposed Changes to the PPS
The Province is proposing policy changes to the Provincial Policy Statement with the
stated intention to:
• Encourage the development of an increased mix and supply of housing;
• Protect the environment and public safety;
• Reduce barriers and costs for development and provide greater predictability;
• Support rural, northern and Indigenous communities; and
• Support the economy and job creation.
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Table 1 in Appendix 1 lists most of the policy changes to the PPS and Staff’s comments
on the change. Some of the more substantive differences in the 2014 version of the
PPS and the Province’s proposed amendments are described in more detail below.
Policy changes intended to increase housing supply and mix, while allowing
flexibility in the development review process.
The Province is proposing changes that would increase the land supply to 25 years,
which is consistent with the time horizon in the Growth Plan. Staff are generally
supportive of a longer planning horizon (25 years) to plan for infrastructure
improvements to support forecasted growth. A better connection is required, however,
between the policies in the PPS and other Provincial Plans that support this longer time
horizon.
Policies to promote transit-supportive development, and prioritize intensification
that is in proximity to transit, corridors, and transit stations.
Staff are supportive of prioritizing and directing growth to areas well served by transit,
including major transit station areas and corridors, to take advantage of existing
infrastructure. Clarity could be improved by providing additional policy direction for
where development may be restricted, such as areas when there are risks associated
with natural hazards, and in environmentally significant areas. The nature and extent of
these restrictions should be identified as part of the justification to the Minister for not
achieving the major transit station area target.
Furthermore, the changes proposed in Bill 108 could apply inclusionary zoning policies
to areas that are generally high growth, including major transit station areas and areas
where a community planning permit system has been required by the Minister. While
Staff are supportive of directing affordable housing and density to areas well-served by
transit, this approach limits the opportunity for the Town to implement inclusionary
zoning policies outside of the Aurora Promenade and the Aurora GO Train Major Transit
Station Area.
A shift in terminology from housing ‘types’ to housing ‘options’.
The PPS proposes to add ‘housing options’ as a defined term, shifting away from the
term ‘housing types’, and includes housing related to employment, institutional or
educational uses.
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Bill 108 also includes a provision that would require municipalities to authorize an
additional residential unit in both the primary dwelling and an ancillary building or
structure. While Staff are not certain about the maximum number of units that this
change may permit on one lot, this could allow certain existing lots to increase, as of
right, from two dwelling units to three, or possibly more, depending on the number and
interpretation of ancillary buildings and structures.
The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan currently defines “single dwelling” as a
building containing only one dwelling unit and, in any area other than an area within a
Natural Core or Natural Linkage Area, includes a building containing one primary
dwelling unit and no more than one secondary dwelling unit.
The Yonge Street South Secondary Plan (OPA #34) limits the total gross residential
density in residential designations to no more than 5 units per hectare or 2 units per
acre. Similarly, OPA 48 (2003), which implements the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, defines a "single dwelling" as a building containing only one dwelling
unit. The change proposed in Bill 108, and supported by the amended PPS policies that
promote a range of housing options, may put the policies of OPA 34 & OPA 48 out of
conformity. Staff are undertaking a conformity exercise as part of the Municipal
Comprehensive Review and Five-Year Review of the Official Plan Review in 2020 and
will have an opportunity to update policies related to the Oak Ridges Moraine to bring
them into conformity with Bill 108.
Staff recommendation: Staff strongly support providing a variety of housing options to
meet Aurora’s growing population and the Region’s forecasts to 2041. However, Staff
recommend that the provision to promote additional housing options, which through Bill
108 would allow additional residential units in the primary dwelling and ancillary
building, not apply to areas subject to natural hazards (S. 3.1 of the PPS (2014)), or
ecologically sensitive areas such as the Oak Ridges Moraine, which currently restricts
the maximum number of secondary dwelling units per building, and that these
restrictions be clearly articulated in the PPS.
Taking a “Market-Based Approach” to land use planning to increase housing
supply and add “flexibility” to the land use planning process.
The proposed changes to the PPS propose a “market-based approach” to land use
planning to increase housing supply, and would allow settlement area boundary
expansions to satisfy market demand. Market needs tend to fluctuate over time. There
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are many factors that can influence housing supply and affordability (e.g. land and
constructions costs, the market and mortgage rates).
Staff recommendation: A market-based approach is contrary to target-based approach
in the Growth Plan, which promotes a longer planning horizon. A market-based
approach could also result in short-term decision making rather than planning for the
long term.
The proposed changes to the traditional approach to land use planning erodes previous
efforts to encourage more compact development and limit settlement area boundary
expansions. Without the appropriate policy instruments, a market-based approach to
land use planning could lead to uncontrolled urban expansion in some areas to facilitate
land consumptive housing types.
No provisions appear to have been made by the Province to deliver affordability across
the province's varied housing markets. The definition of “market-based need” and the
approach relies on the market to pass along any reductions in development costs as
savings to the consumer.
While the intent of the changes to the PPS is to increase housing supply, taking a
market-based approach may not address the issue of the ‘missing middle’ (e.g.
townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, and walk-up apartments). The Town’s existing housing
stock, which is comprised of almost 60% single detached dwellings, coupled with
market preferences, may not align with the Province’s mandate to provide a variety of
housing options, or affordable options, for future generations.
Staff are concerned that urban expansion will draw demand away from intensification
areas, will increase the need for infrastructure investment and reduce the Town’s ability
to respond to future growth requirements.
Planning and development in Ontario is premised on a policy led process. Taking a
‘market-based approach’ to meeting future growth may not meet the needs of the
Town’s changing demographics and provide a range of housing types. Staff are
recommending that the details around market-based approach to land use planning be
further clarified in the PPS, including any studies required to support the proposed
market-based policies, and complete application requirements.
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Municipalities now need to include plans for climate change adaptation and
mitigation in their Official Plans.
The PPS now proposes to require municipal Official Plans to prepare climate change
adaptation plans. Staff strongly support including climate change adaptation and
mitigation plans in the Town’s Official Plan. This aligns with existing Official Plan policy
(5.2.r (i) and (ii)), that Council shall address the effects of climate change by requiring
communities to be designed to be more resilient to the effects of a changing climate.
The PPS has also been amended so that planning authorities must prepare for the
impacts of a changing climate rather than solely supporting climate change adaptation.
This change is a step forward in preparing for the effects of climate change.
Municipalities must consider the impacts of climate change when planning for
sewage, water and stormwater management infrastructure, as well as public
service facilities.
Policy 1.6.6.1(b) and 1.6.6.7 (c) of the proposed PPS requires municipalities to ensure
sewage, water and stormwater management systems, and public service facilities, are
provided in a manner that prepares for the impacts of a changing climate, including
effective management. This change is a step forward in preparing for climate change
adaptation planning.
Some policies related to climate change have been weakened or removed.
While policies related to climate change adaptation have been strengthened, others,
including those related to climate change mitigation and promoting renewable energy,
have been weakened or deleted from the proposed 2019 PPS.
Section 1.8.1. (f. 2) has been deleted, which previously directed that municipalities
support energy conservation and efficiency, improved air quality, reduced greenhouse
gas emissions and climate change adaptation through land use and development
patterns, which maximizes opportunities for the use of renewable energy
systems and alternative energy systems.
Section 1.7.1 now states that long-term economic prosperity be supported by,
“promoting energy conservation and providing opportunities for increased energy
supply”. While this amendment may be encouraging decentralized energy supply, it is
also moving away from renewable energy.
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The PPS proposes to define the “impacts of a changing climate”.
The PPS proposes to define the “impacts of a changing climate” as meaning: “the
potential for present and future consequences and opportunities from changes in
weather patterns at local and regional levels including extreme weather events and
increased climate variability”.
Staff recommendation: While Staff support including the definition of the impacts of
climate change in the PPS, the proposed definition is broad and refers to changes in
local weather patterns and does not consider the global context of climate change. This
allows for interpretation and potential inconsistencies among climate change adaptation
planning.
Staff encourage the Province to consider further refining the definition of the impacts of
a changing climate and not limit it to local weather patterns, but to consider the global
context of climate change. As an example, the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change defines climate change as: “a change of climate which is attributed
directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global
atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over
comparable time periods (Article 1).”
Both the proposed 2019 and the existing 2014 version of the PPS lack direction and
policies related to climate change mitigation. Both are silent on mitigation related to
waste management practices, which are known sources of greenhouse gases. Staff
encourage the Province to strengthen their policies related to climate change mitigation
and consider relying on a globally accepted definition of climate change.
Municipalities must continue to protect Natural Heritage Systems and manage
wetlands.
Natural Heritage
The existing policies under Section 2.1 of the PPS outline the requirements for
municipalities to protect natural heritage features and natural heritage systems, and
these policies have not been changed.
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Protection of Non-Provincially Significant Wetlands
A new policy is proposed under Section 2.1.10 of the PPS, which allows municipalities
to manage wetlands (in accordance with provincial guidelines) that do not qualify as
‘significant’.
Staff recommendation: This policy provides greater authority for municipalities to
protect non-provincially significant wetlands, allowing for additional protection of
environmental features. Non-provincially significant wetlands include those features that
do not meet the criteria under the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System to be considered
provincially significant. Currently, the PPS policies only protect wetlands that are
considered provincially significant.
Climate Change impacts must be incorporated into watershed planning.
Watershed Planning
Under Section 2.2.1 of the PPS (2014), planning authorities are required to protect,
improve or restore the quantity of water. The proposed changes have added a section
to require the evaluation and preparation for the impacts of a changing climate at the
watershed level. This requires that climate change be incorporated into watershed
planning. This requires that climate change adaptation and/or mitigation be considered
across municipal boundaries, and considered in the broader watershed context.
Endangered species policies more consistent with the Endangered Species Act,
but changes may weaken endangered and threatened species protection.
Endangered Species Act, 2007
The PPS is proposed to be updated to refer to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (“the
“Act”) provisions. The definitions have been simplified and the language is consistent
with that of Act, and for certain definitions, cross-references the Act or the Species at
Risk in Ontario List. These changes create consistency in following the requirements of
the Endangered Species Act, 2007.
Staff recommendation: However, changes are being considered by the Province to
modernize the Endangered Species Act, 2007 that have the potential to weaken
endangered and threatened species protection in Ontario.
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Policies for consultation with Indigenous Communities and definition of cultural
heritage need to align with recent changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Province is proposing changes to Section 2.6.5 of the PPS which would require
Planning authorities to engage with Indigenous communities and consider their interests
when identifying, protecting and managing cultural heritage and archaeological
resources.
Staff recommendation: Section 2.6.5 should clarify that planning authorities shall
engage with indigenous communities only when dealing with cultural heritage or
archaeological resources that are of interest.
The modification to the definition of “Areas of Archaeological Potential” would eliminate
municipalities’ ability to determine potential archaeological sites using their own local
guidelines. While the general criteria defined by the Ministry are effective for addressing
broad archaeological conservation concerns, it may not adequately capture local unique
elements of each municipality.
In the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the term “Heritage Attribute” is often associated with
the features or elements described in the Heritage Conservation District Plan or the
statement contained in the heritage designation by-law. Staff suggest that the definition
include references to these documents to provide additional clarity and ensure
consistency with provincial legislation.
Protecting Employment Areas while permitting the introduction of some non-
employment uses.
The 2019 version of the PPS proposes a new policy for industrial and manufacturing
employment areas to permit ancillary residential and institutional uses, which is
reflected in the definition of housing ‘options’, as noted above, which would include
housing related to employment, institution or educational uses.
Section 1.3.1.b. of the PPS, which directs that planning authorities provide opportunities
for a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable
sites for employment uses which support a wide range of economic activities, remains
unchanged. Aurora’s Official Plan implements Section 1.3.1.b. of the PPS, and directs
that employment lands be protected to accommodate projected employment growth.
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Staff recommendation: Introducing sensitive uses, such as residential and institutional
uses in employment areas can lead to long-term operational, health and economic
challenges, potential conflicts with sensitive uses co-located near employment uses,
and, may destabilize protected employment areas by creating situations of non-
compliance. Conversions should only be considered at the time of a Municipal
Comprehensive Review.
Allowing sensitive uses to be co-located with major facilities, subject to certain
criteria.
The Province is proposing changes to Section 1.2.6, “Land Use Compatibility” of the
PPS by deleting the reference to appropriately designing, buffering and/or separating
major facilities from sensitive land uses, to “avoiding, or if avoiding is not possible,
mitigating any potential adverse effect”.
“Adverse effects” is a defined term in the PPS and can mean: the impairment of the
quality of the natural environment; injury or damage to property or plant life; harm or
discomfort to plan to animal life or on the health and safety of any person; the loss of
enjoyment of normal use of property; and interference with normal conduct of business.
A major facility can include: an airport, transportation infrastructure and corridors, rail
facilities, among others. The Province proposes to add ‘manufacturing uses’ to the
definition of a major facility. A sensitive land use is also a defined term in the PPS, and
means a building, amenity area or outdoor space where normal activities occurring at
reasonably affected times would experience adverse effect from a nearby major facility.
Staff recommendation: Staff are seeking more clarity around the proposed policies
that could potentially destabilize Aurora’s finite supply of Employment lands, create
areas vulnerable to encroachment from sensitive uses, and, as noted above, potentially
create situations of non-compliance.
General weakening of policies that direct new development and matters related to
implementation.
Generally, the tone of the PPS has changed and is moving away from the creation of,
and support for, complete and compact communities in favour of a more flexible land
use process in an effort to provide flexibility for providing housing options and design
based on context-specific needs.
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Many references to ‘shall’ have been replaced with ‘should’. Several of the
implementation policies in Section 4.0 of the 2014 version of the PPS have been moved
to the preamble (Parts I, II and III). These policies directed that municipal official plans
are the most important vehicle for implementing the PPS to achieve comprehensive,
long-term planning and set out appropriate land use designations and policies, that
Official Plans coordinate cross-boundary matters to promote mutually beneficial
solutions, and provide clear, reasonable and attainable policies to protect provincial
interests and direct development to suitable areas.
The implementation policies also directed that municipalities keep their Official Plans up
to-date, that zoning and development permit by-laws are important for implementing the
PPS, that the PPS be read in its entirety, and that the comments, submissions or advice
affecting a planning matter provided by a planning authority be “consistent with” the
PPS.
Staff recommendation: Moving implementation policies to the preamble Section of the
PPS gives them less weight and makes them hard to enforce. Staff are not clear why
the implementation policies have been relocated to the preamble and recommend that
they continue to remain in Section 4.0.
The 2014 version of the PPS (Sections 4.9 to 4.11) directed that the PPS policies
represented minimum standards and that planning authorities could go beyond the
minimum standards in establishing specific policies. The PPS was also to be read in
conjunctions with other Provincial plans, and in the event of a conflict, the Provincial
plans take precedence. Sections 4.9 to 4.11 have been moved to the preamble and
reworded such that, where there are conflicts between the PPS and other Provincial
plans, the more specific policies of the provincial plan satisfies the more general
requirement of the PPS. Where overlap does not exist, the policies of the PPS would
need to be independently satisfied.
Changes to the PPS to align with Bill 108 intended to expedite development
application review timelines may not lead to a faster development approval
process.
The 2019 version of the PPS (Section 4.0 (a) & (b)) would require municipalities to fast-
track priority applications for proposals that support housing and job-related growth and
development and reduce processing times for these applications, to the extent practical.
This requirement to fast-track priority development applications is echoed in the
changes to the development application review times in Bill 108.
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Staff recommendation: Staff believe the reduction in processing timelines may not
have the intended effect of bringing more units to market in a timely fashion, nor does it
guarantee that any of these units will be more affordable on the premise of free-market
principles and supply and demand. The expedited process could lead to more appeals
on the basis of non-decisions.
The reduced timelines are also impractical for complex applications and may impact the
ability for staff to consult effectively with the public and to collaborate with applicants.
The timelines proposed may be unachievable for even straight forward applications and
can have the unintended effect of producing an adversarial process. There does not
appear to be an instrument proposed through Bill 108 to assist municipalities in
achieving the faster timelines. A coordinated approach is required between
municipalities and the Province to address housing supply and speed up the approval
process, including a less adversarial and coordinated effort between developers and
planners at the pre-consultation stage.
Staff provide pre-consultation services to potential applicants on their development
proposals prior to the submission of an application. This includes pre-consultation with
Town staff and its commenting partners. A list of comments from internal and external
approval agencies, as well as complete application requirements are forwarded to the
applicant shortly thereafter. The pre-consultation process provides commenting partners
with advance notice of major development applications. It also gives staff an opportunity
to identify any siginficant issues, and ultimately improves the quality of development
submissions.
Pre-consultation meetings and discussion also allow staff to identify the need for
technical documents to support development applications as part of a complete
application. The Town’s Business Concierge program also focuses on streamlining the
development review process for new non-residential development, and provides an
expedited processing of approvals, where possible.
Notwithstanding the Town’s existing efforts to fast-track certain applications, Staff
believe that, unless the proposed changes to the timelines identified in Bill 108 and in
the PPS (Section 4.7) are made in conjunction with a multi-faceted approach to
streamlining the planning process, it is doubtful that the proposed legislated changes to
the development approval timelines will result in its intended effect. Details on Bill 108
and the changes to the development approval process will be brought forward in a
future report.
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Advisory Committee Review
Not applicable.
Legal Considerations
Legal Considerations are provided throughout the report.
Financial Implications
Conformity to the policies of the amended Provincial Policy Statement and other
Provincial Policy instruments will occur through the Town’s comprehensive Official Plan
review process. All estimated costs associated with this process will be funded through
the approved Capital Project No. 81001 - Official Plan Review.
Communications Considerations
No Communication Required.
Link to Strategic Plan
Providing input on the proposed changes to the PPS by the Province supports the
Town’s Strategic Plan vision for an inclusive, growing, family-oriented community that
integrates green spaces, environmental sustainability, economic vitality and communal
gathering spaces.
Providing feedback to the Province on the proposed amendments supports the
Strategic Plan’s guiding principles to broaden outreach and leverage partnerships, while
validating its goals and objectives to improve mobility and connectivity; invest in
sustainable infrastructure; strengthen the fabric of the community; encouraging the
stewardship and sustainability of Aurora’s natural resources; and enabling a diverse,
creative and resilient economy.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None.
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Conclusions
The majority of the proposed changes to the PPS (2014) are intended to promote an
increase in housing supply and mix in Ontario, while allowing for greater flexibility in the
development review process. Other substantive amendments to the PPS include:
• Policies to promote transit-supportive development, and prioritize intensification
that is in proximity to transit, corridors, and transit stations;
• A shift in terminology from housing ‘types’ to housing ‘options’, and taking a
“Market-Based Approach” to land use planning;
• Municipalities now need to prepare climate change adaptation plans, and
consider the impacts of climate change when planning for sewage, water and
stormwater management infrastructure, public service facilities.
• New policies for consultation with Indigenous Communities;
• Protecting Employment Areas while permitting the introduction of some non-
employment uses; and,
• Changes to align with Bill 108, intended to expedite development application
review timelines.
The deadline for providing feedback to the Province on the current changes, as
proposed, is October 21st, 2019, which is prior to the next Council meeting (October
22nd). Staff will be forwarding this report and relevant comments to the Minister as the
Town’s Official response to the proposed changes to the PPS.
Attachments
Appendix 1: Table 1: Proposed Changes to the Provincial Policy statement
Previous Reports
None.
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PPS (2019) - Proposed
Change
Preliminary Comments
Housing Supply and Mix
Increase planning horizon
25 years
Increase housing land
supply to 12 years
Increase land supply
requirements
municipalities must meet.
- Increasing land supply to 25 years is consistent with the Growth Plan
- Generally supportive of a longer planning horizon (25 years) to plan for infrastructure
improvements to support forecasted growth.
- A better connection is required between the PPS and other Provincial Plans
Update provincial guidance
to support land budgeting
(i.e. Projection
Methodology)
- Important to have a standardized methodology to avoid inconsistencies and
irregularities.
Adding “flexibility” to the
process for settlement
area boundary expansions
- Changes to policies that allow settlement area boundary expansion to satisfy market
demand can lead to uncontrolled urban expansion and consumptive housing types.
- Market demand approach results in short term decision making rather than planning for
the long term. Market needs fluctuate.
Phasing Policies - Strong phasing policies are needed for orderly development. Further direction and
polices related to orderly development should be added to the PPS.
Transit-supportive
development and
prioritization of
intensification in proximity
to transit, including
corridors and stations
- Staff are supportive of prioritizing and directing growth to major transit station areas and
corridors to take advantage of existing infrastructure.
- Clarity could be improved by providing direction of where development may be
restricted by provincial policy, such as when there are risks associated with natural
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restrictions should be identified as part of the justification to the Minister for not
achieving the target.
Affordable housing targets
are required to align with
the Region’s Housing and
Homelessness Plans
- Staff are supportive of achieving affordable housing targets and will align with the work
the Region is undertaking on their Housing and Homelessness Plans
Housing ‘types’ are now
called housing ‘options’
- Land values are not a substitute for need.
- No provisions to actually deliver affordability across the Province's varied housing
markets.
- Relies on the market to pass along any reductions in development costs as savings for
purchasers.
- Assumes savings are passed along to consumers.
- Many factors that influence housing supply and affordability (e.g. land and constructions
costs, mortgage rates, and expectations for project profit).
- Bill 108 includes provision that would require municipalities to authorize an additional
residential unit in both the primary dwelling and an ancillary building or structure. For a
single family dwelling, this would result in an additional two residential units on each
property. (Do we have policies in our Official Plan or in OPA 48 related to hazard lands?
Should this be excluded).
- Staff are recommending that, while it supports providing a variety of housing options to
meeting the growing population in Aurora, that the provision not apply to areas subject
to natural hazards (S. 3.1 of the PPS) from allowing additional residential units. Allowing
additional residential units should only be supported in areas that are not subject to
natural hazards or ecologically sensitive areas.
Taking a “market-based approach” to land use planning
- Historically the market has not provided a range and mix of housing. This is a short term
perspective.
- Market-based approach is contrary to target-based approach in the Growth Plan
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- Both market and non-market based housing should be referenced in the PPS
- Need definitions for what constitutes ‘market-based’ housing needs – without a definition
the interpretation can be subjective
- How does the existing housing stock meet the needs of the Town’s changing
demographics;
- Changes erode previous efforts to encourage more compact development and limit
settlement area boundary expansions
- The changes do not address the ‘missing middle’ (e.g. housing types that are not single
detached dwellings and high rise condominium development).
- What has been built vs. market preference may not align
Weakening of Policies that Direct New Development
- Directing away from compact form, mixed use direction for the creation of, and support
for, complete and compact communities;
- Weakening of language from ‘shall’ to ‘should’ provides flexibility to design based on
context-specific needs.
Environment and Public Safety
Climate Change - Climate change policies have been weakened, terms removed that set baseline targets.
- Terminology has been changed from “considering” the impacts of a changing climate to
“preparing for” a changing climate. This change requires Official Plans to include plans
for adaptation and mitigation with a changing climate.
- Definition of “impacts of a changing climate” is broad and refers to changes in weather
patterns. This allows for interpretation and potential inconsistencies among climate
change adaptation planning. However, it does allow for flexibility in planning to address
issues specific to the local context.
Natural Environment - The proposed policies maintain current policies that require municipalities in southern
Ontario to identify and protect natural heritage systems. No changes are proposed to
the existing policies in Section 2.1 of the PPS. Maintain current policies that require
municipalities in southern Ontario to identify natural heritage systems, and provide
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Protection of Non-
Provincially Significant
Wetlands
- A new policy allows municipalities to manage wetlands (in accordance with provincial
guidelines) that do not qualify as ‘significant’ in the PPS policies (2.1.10). This provides
authority for municipalities to protect non-provincially significant wetlands, allowing for
additional protection of environmental features.
Watershed Planning - Evaluation and preparation for the impacts of a changing climate at the watershed level
are included in the criteria for addressing the quality and quantity of water (2.2.1). This
requires that climate change be incorporated into watershed planning.
Endangered Species Act,
2007
- The PPS has been updated to refer to the Endangered Species Act provisions.
Definitions have been simplified and use language that is from the Act, and refer to the
Act or the Species at Risk in Ontario List for certain definitions. These changes create
consistency in following the requirements of the provincial Act.
- However, changes are being considered by the Province to modernize the Endangered
Species Act, 2007 that may weaken endangered and threatened species protection in
Ontario.
Fast-tracking Development Applications
Require action to expedite
the development
application review process
- The Planning Act outlines development application review times
- Further clarity required on the implementation and prioritazation of applications.
- The expedited process could lead to more appeals on the basis of non-decisions;
- The reduction in processing timelines may not have the intended effect of bringing more
units to market in a timely fashion, nor does it guarantee that any of these units will be
more affordable on the premise of free-market principles and supply and demand.
- Reduced timelines are impractical, and will impact the ability for staff to consult
effectively with the public and to collaborate with applicants.
- The timelines proposed may be untenable for the most straight forward application and
can have the unintended effect of producing an adversarial process.
- There does not appear to be an instrument to assist municipalities in achieving the
faster timelines.
- Coordinated approach is required to address housing supply and speed up the approval
process, including a coordinated effort between developers and planners at the pre-
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- Multiple or poor quality submissions increase the amount of staff time needed to review,
prepare comments and attend meetings to sort out problems associated with
applications.
- Unless the proposed changes to the timelines identified in Bill 108 are made in
conjunction with a multi-faceted approach to streamlining the planning process, it is
doubtful that the proposed legislated changes to the development approval timelines will
result in its intended effect. Reducing timeframes without providing adequate support to
municipalities may result in more appeals to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for non-
decision, and additional delay to development approvals should there be a backlog of
cases at the LPAT.
Heritage Policies
Align policies and definition
of cultural heritage with
recent changes to
the Ontario Heritage Act
- Section 2.6.5 should clarify that planning authorities shall engage with indigenous
communities only when dealing with cultural heritage or archaeological resources that
are of their interest.
- The modification to the definition of “Areas of Archaeological Potential” would eliminate
municipalities’ ability to determine potential archaeological site using their own local
guidelines. While the general criteria defined by the ministry are effective for addressing
broad archaeological conservation concerns, it may not adequately capture local unique
elements of each municipality
- In the Ontario Heritage Act, the term “Heritage Attribute” are often associated with the
features or elements described in the Heritage Conservation District Plan or the
statement contained in the heritage designation by-law. Staff suggest that the definition
should include reference to these documents to provide better clarity and ensure
consistency with the legislation
Employment Area Policies
At the time of official plan
review or update, assess
locally-identified
employment areas to
- Conversions should be considered at the time of an MCR subject to criteria
- preserves finite employment lands.
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ensure designations are
appropriate
Employment area
conversions permitted
between MCR process at
the local level
Regionally Significant
Employment Area (new
term)
- Further clarification is required and a definition.
- Should only be identified by upper/single tier municipality.
- Risks creating tiered employment lands in terms of their importance: those that are
provincially or regionally significant versus those that are not identified as either.
New policy for industrial
and manufacturing
employment areas to
permit ancillary residential
and institutional uses
- Conflicts with the definition of ‘Employment Area’
- Clarity required regarding residential and institutional uses in other Employment Area
types
- Policies should be revised to refer to all Employment Areas
Sensitive uses can be co-
located with major
facilities, subject to certain
criteria
- Can lead to long-term operational, health and economic challenges.
- Market approach intended to increase housing supply. Potential conflicts with sensitive
uses co-located near employment uses.
- May destabilize protected employment areas by creating situations of non-compliance.
Accessibility
Accessibility policy
weakened
- Language in the 2014 version of the PPS is to identify, prevent and remove land use
barriers.
Indigenous Engagement
- Staff support the intent to require public engagement with Indigenous Communities.
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Addition of Provincial
methodologies, guidelines,
standards and procedures
- Staff are not sure what other documents be updated
- Difficult to determine the impacts of policy changes without the regulations.
Implementation polices
from Section 4.0 are now
in the preamble.
- Moving implementation policies to preamble makes them hard to enforce, and have less
weight, and should be moved back to the implementation section.
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. PDS19-089
Subject: Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public School Alternative
Solutions to Safety Concerns
Prepared by: Michael Bat, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. PDS19-089 be received; and,
2. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at any time
on the south and east sides of Kitimat Crescent from a point nine metres
south of the beginning of the curb return to a point nine metres east of the end
of the curb return adjacent to 25 Kitimat Crescent.
Executive Summary
As directed by Council at its meeting on March 26, 2019, staff reviewed various options
designed to enhance pedestrian safety on Kitimat Crescent and pick-up/drop-off
activities for Aurora Heights Public School.
The report recommends the following:
• A pedestrian connection not be introduced between Aurora Heights Public School
and Aurora Community Centre;
• Layby parking not be implemented on the east side of Tecumseh Drive along the
frontage of Aurora Heights Public School;
• Keeping the existing parking restrictions on the east side of Tecumseh Drive along
the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School; and,
• Introducing parking restrictions on Kitimat Crescent at the bend in the road which
represents the most viable solution to improve safety in the area.
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Background
Active and Safe Routes to School Program:
As discussed in Staff Report No. PDS19-001 – Sidewalk Construction on Kitimat
Crescent, the Town implemented the “Active and Safe Routes to School Program” in
2013. This program has helped to encourage the physical activity of youth, enhance
environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and help alleviate
traffic concerns in school areas.
The School Travel Planning Policy (#69) was approved by Council in December 2013
and set out a mechanism that would allow for student pedestrian priority. This policy
was intended to provide tools for students and school boards to request safety related
traffic controls that could not be accommodated in other Town traffic management
policies.
A key feature of this program and policy was to focus on the walkability of school routes
for students to encourage more walking and build a stronger sense of safety within the
community related to school travel. The Town has implemented the school travel-
planning program for a number of schools (e.g. Rick Hansen Public School, Devins
Drive Public School and Regency Acres Public School) with great success.
Previous Staff Report:
On March 26, 2019, Council considered Staff Report No. PDS19-001 – Sidewalk
Construction on Kitimat Crescent and passed the following resolutions:
1. That Report No. PDS19-001 be received; and,
2. That staff report back on alternative solutions to safety concerns around the Kitimat
Crescent area and identify alternative pick-up and drop-off zones for Aurora Heights
Public School.
A meeting initiated by Town staff was held on April 1, 2019 with the Principal of Aurora
Heights Public School (the school) to discuss the possible alternative solutions related
to traffic concerns and pick-up and drop-off activities for the school.
In addition, staff have discussed and received feedback related to the various options
from Operations Services and By-law Services.
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Subsequently, a Staff Report No. PDS19-043 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights
Public School Alternative Solutions was presented at the Community Advisory
Committee meeting on May 2, 2019. The Advisory Committee was generally in support
of the following staff recommendations:
• No pedestrian connection between Aurora Heights Public School and Aurora
Community Centre;
• No layby parking on the east side of Tecumseh Drive along the frontage of
Aurora Heights Public School; and,
• Maintain the existing parking restrictions on the east side of Tecumseh Drive
along the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School.
Implementation of a Sidewalk on Kitimat Crescent:
Council at its meeting on March 26, 2019 decided that introducing a sidewalk on Kitimat
Crescent to be considered when the street is scheduled for road rehabilitation, which is
not expected to take place for the next 11 years. Therefore, a sidewalk on Kitimat
Crescent was excluded from any alternative solutions discussed herein.
The subject location is illustrated in Figure 1.
Analysis
Existing road conditions of Kitimat Crescent and Tecumseh Drive
Kitimat Crescent: is a two-lane local road (single lane per travel direction) with a 20
metres ROW width. It has an urban cross-section with curbs on
both sides of the road but no sidewalks. The existing pavement is
measured 8.0 metres wide and the posted speed limit is 40 km/h
within the study area.
Tecumseh Drive: is a two-lane local road (single lane per travel direction) with a 20
metres ROW width. It has an urban cross-section with curbs on
both sides of the road and sidewalks provided on the south-east
side of the road. The existing pavement is measured 8.0 metres
wide and the posted speed limit is 40 km/h.
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A pedestrian connection between Aurora Heights Public School and Aurora
Community Centre is not recommended
Town staff do not recommend implementing a pedestrian connection between Aurora
Heights Public School and Aurora Community Centre based on the following analysis:
• There is a considerable difference in elevations between the school (south-east
limit of property) and Aurora Community Centre (south-west limit of property)
resulting in a steep slope (see Figure 2);
• Staff have explored various design options including a switchback layout
however it is challenging to comply with the maximum slope requirement of 1:20
(or 5%) for external paths of travel as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act (AODA); and,
• All trails are not groomed or maintained during the winter months by the Town. In
addition, the school expressed that there is no operating budget to undertake any
winter maintenance for trails or pathways located within the school’s property.
• The school has expressed concern that a pedestrian connection located at the
rear of the property will ultimately direct students and parents/guardians to the
highly utilized parking area with frequent maneuvering activities (including school
buses) resulting in unsafe crossing conditions.
Layby parking on the east side of Tecumseh Drive along the frontage of Aurora
Heights Public School is not recommended
Town staff do not recommend implementing layby parking on the east side of
Tecumseh Drive along the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School based on the
following analysis:
• Operations Division has expressed concerns regarding winter maintenance,
particularly related to snow storage between the layby parking and the adjacent
sidewalk; and,
• Construction of layby parking will require shifting the existing sidewalk easterly
(towards the school’s property), however given the existing slope (see Figure 3)
a retaining wall will be required and it is not a preferred option due to the ongoing
maintenance cost for the Town.
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The removal of the existing parking restrictions on the east side of Tecumseh
Drive along the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School is not recommended
Town staff does not recommend removing the existing parking restrictions on the east
side of Tecumseh Drive along the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School due to the
following reasons:
• By-law Services Division has expressed concerns if the existing parking
restrictions on Tecumseh Drive along the school’s frontage were removed, it will
create insufficient travel width to accommodate two-way traffic and emergency
vehicles.
Staff recommends implementing parking restrictions on Kitimat Crescent at the
bend in the road
Generally, when vehicle(s) are parked along the inside corner radius of a road bend it will
causes sightline obstruction for road users.
As a result, staff recommends that the Parking By-law be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on the south and east sides of Kitimat Crescent from a point nine metres south
of the beginning of curb return to a point nine metres east of the end of curb return
adjacent to 25 Kitimat Crescent (see Figure 4).
This will ensure sight distance will not be impeded for all road users when navigating
around the road bend on this section of Kitimat Crescent.
Advisory Committee Review
Staff Report No. PDS19-043 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public School
Alternative Solutions was presented at the Community Advisory Committee meeting on
May 2, 2019. The Committee was generally in support of the staff recommendations on
not implementing the following:
• A pedestrian connection between Aurora Heights Public School and Aurora
Community Centre;
• Layby parking on the east side of Tecumseh Drive along the frontage of Aurora
Heights Public School; and,
• Removing of the existing parking restrictions on the east side of Tecumseh Drive
along the frontage of Aurora Heights Public School.
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Legal Considerations
Not applicable.
Financial Implications
The estimated cost for the installation of two “No Parking” signs is $400.00 and the
necessary funds are available from the Town’s Operations Services Department
Operating Budget.
Communications Considerations
The affected residents have been notified via mail dated October 4, 2019 that Staff
Report No. PDS19-089 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public School Alternative
Solutions will be presented to Council on October 15, 2019.
Link to Strategic Plan
This report supports the Strategic Plan goal of Support an Exceptional Quality of Life for
All by examining traffic patterns and identify potential solutions to improve movement
and safety at key intersections in the community.
Alternative to the Recommendation
1. That Council provide direction.
Conclusions
As directed by Council, staff have reviewed possible options to enhance safety during
the school pick-up/drop-off periods. Staff have consulted with the Principal for Aurora
Heights Public School and have received feedback from Operations and By-law
Services Divisions. After a thorough review of the options, staff consider the minor
parking restriction on Kitimat Crescent as the most viable solution to improve safety in
the area.
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FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 3
EXISTING SIDEWALK ON TECUMSEH DRIVE
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FIGURE 4
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Report No. PDS19-094
Subject: Proposal for Interim Control By-law Exemption
Prepared by: Andria Sallese, Senior Policy Planner
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. PDS19-094 be received; and
2. That a By-law be presented to a future Council meeting to exempt 126 Wells
Street from the Interim Control By-law.
Executive Summary
This report outlines the Owner’s request to exempt the property at 126 Wells Street
from the Interim Control By-law. The Owner’s proposed plans, dated June 2019, are
attached for Council information and consideration.
• The subject site is located in the Town Park South neighbourhood and is within
the Stable Neighbourhood Study Area.
• The proposed addition will require variances to the existing zoning and Council
adopted Stable Neighbourhood zoning by-law, thus an exemption from the
Interim Control By-law has been requested from Council.
• The Owner proposes to construct a 1.5 storey addition (garage and loft) to the
existing 1 storey residential dwelling;
• The proposed addition would require relief from the Stable Neighbourhood By-
law (6190-19) through the Committee of Adjustment and would be subject to a
scoped Site Plan Review.
Background
On January 30, 2018, Council enacted By-law Number 6048-18 to impose interim
controls on the use of land, buildings, or structures within certain areas of the Town for
one year, until January 30, 2019.
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On June 25, 2019, By-law 6190-19 for the Stable Neighbourhood Study Area was
passed at Council. By-law 6190-19 has been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal
Tribunal (LPAT). Once any appeals to the By-law have been resolved, and any
amendments made thereto, the effective date of the By-law reverts back to the date it
was initially passed by Council. Planning and Building’s Staff are therefore applying the
more restrictive of the two by-laws in reviewing any new applications until such time as
appeals, if any, are resolved at the LPAT.
Location
The subject site is located in the Town Park South neighbourhood and is within
the Stable Neighbourhood Study Area.
The subject site is located south of Wellington Street and east of Yonge Street in the
Town Park South neighbourhood. The lot has an area of 695.65m2 with a lot depth of
45.72m and 15.25m of frontage on the west side of Wells Street. The property contains
an existing 1 storey dwelling with an approximate gross floor area (GFA) of 143.5m2
and a lot coverage of 169.36m2, or 24.35% of the total lot area.
Policy Context
Town of Aurora Official Plan
As the Town grows the design of infill development in creating a vibrant and livable
urban environment, becomes more and more important. Appropriate integration
between existing and new development helps to define places and the spaces in
between.
TAOP Policy 4.0 ‘Ensuring Design Excellence’ recognizes the importance of high quality
urban design and architecture as an essential part of Town-building and that
redevelopment complement existing or proposed adjacent buildings through the design
of buildings, including their massing and siting. Section 4.0 of the Official Plan also
encourages sun penetration on outdoor spaces.
The subject lands are designated as “Stable Neighbourhood” in the Town’s Official Plan.
The TAOP (Section 8.0) seeks to ensure stability and vibrancy of these existing
neighbourhoods by protecting them from the negative impacts of potential incompatible
development and growth pressures. Infill is to be compatible with, and sympathetic to,
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the established community character, building scale and urban design (Policies 8.1.1
and 8.1.3a).
The word “compatible” is defined in the Official Plan as development that may not
necessarily be the same or similar to the existing buildings in the vicinity, but
nonetheless, enhances an established community and coexists with existing
development without causing any undue adverse impact on surrounding properties.
Policy 8.1.4a) directs that new development within Stable Neighbourhoods respect and
reinforce the existing physical character of the surrounding area, including the pattern of
side yard setbacks.
The proposed redevelopment will require variances to the Stable Neighbourhood zoning
by-law. Staff will provide a report at the time of an application to the Committee of
Adjustment that reviews the proposed variances in accordance with the four tests,
including the policies of the Official Plan to ensure compatibility with the built form
character of existing development, and that any side yard setbacks respect and
reinforce the existing physical character of the surrounding area.
Zoning By-laws 6000-17, as amended, and 6190-19
The proposed addition will require variances to the Stable Neighbourhood zoning
by-law requirements and an exemption from the Interim Control By-law is
requested.
The subject lands are currently zoned “Detached Third Density Residential R3” by By-
law 6000-17, as amended, and R3-SN 497 by the Stable Neighbourhood By-law 6190-
19. A minor variance application is required to permit the proposed development.
Proposed Development
The Owner proposes to construct a 1.5 storey addition (garage and loft) to the
existing 1 storey residential dwelling.
The Owner is proposing a 1.5 storey addition to the west elevation of the existing
dwelling consisting of a garage and living space above, which would generally be in line
with the height of the existing dwelling.
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Including the addition, the dwelling would have a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 166.24m2
and a lot coverage of 192.1m2 (2,068m2) or 27.6% of the lot. The June 2019 plans
indicate that north side yard setback to the proposed addition would be 0.91 metres.
Analysis
The proposed addition would require relief from the Stable Neighbourhood By-
law (6190-19) through the Committee of Adjustment and would be subject to Site
Plan Control.
While the Owner submitted an application in June 2019 for a preliminary project review,
the application was subsequently withdrawn. Planning Staff have reviewed preliminary
plans provided to Buildings Staff, dated June 2019, provided with their initial preliminary
project review application.
Staff advise that, as proposed, the addition would measure approximately 67.3m2 with a
total GFA 210.5 m2 (2,266 sq. ft.) and as noted previously, would have a north side yard
setback of 0.91 metres. As such, the proposed addition would require relief from the By-
law to the north side yard for 0.91 metres, whereas By-law 6190-19 requires a minimum
side yard setback of 1.5 metres, and 3.0 metres where the addition projects beyond the
main rear wall of the adjacent dwelling (124 Wells Street).
An overall height of the proposed addition and height to the midpoint of the roof was not
provided. The Owner’s plans, dated June 2019, are attached for Council information
and consideration.
The Owner is subject to the following process:
• Obtain approval from the Committee of Adjustment for any proposed variances;
and,
• A Stable Neighbourhood Site Plan Control review, for a building or structure
measuring in excess of 50m2, prior to obtaining a Building Permit;
While not required, Staff recommend that the applicant resubmit a fulsome set of plans
with up-to-date site statistics and dimensions to Buildings Staff for a preliminary project
review in order to confirm any variances that may be required to support the proposed
development
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Advisory Committee Review
N/A
Legal Considerations
If Council passes a by-law to exempt the property from the provisions of the interim
control by-law, it would reduce the area covered by the by-law; and therefore, in
accordance with section 38(6) of the Planning Act, the requirements of the former
zoning would come into force and have effect in respect of all lands, buildings or
structures.
Financial Implications
There is no financial impact associated with this report.
Communications Considerations
No Communication Required.
Link to Strategic Plan
Ensuring any redevelopment is compatible with, as well as respects and reinforces, the
existing character of the Stable Neighbourhoods Area supports an exceptional quality of
life for residents by strengthening the fabric of our community (Strategic Plan Objective
No. 5).
Alternative to the Recommendation
None.
Conclusions
As directed by Council, this report outlines the Owner’s request to be exempted from
the Interim Control By-law on 126 Wells Street. The proposed addition will require
variances to the existing Zoning By-paw and the Council adopted Stable
Neighbourhood zoning by-law. Staff recommend that the applicant resubmit a fulsome
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Notice of Motion Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Date: October 15, 2019
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gilliland
Re: Declare Climate Emergency
Whereas at least 457 Canadian municipalities have declared a "climate emergency”—in
Ontario this includes Kingston, Hamilton, Ottawa, Burlington, Halton Hills, Greater
Sudbury, St. Catharines, London, Vaughan, Prince Edward County, King, and Toronto;
and
Whereas all of the cities who have declared climate change a state of emergency have
established a goal of reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHG) by 80 per cent by 2050, per
the Paris Accord; and
Whereas there is an urgent need to have a transformative action plan to reduce GHG to
limit global warming to 1.5 degrees to avoid catastrophic climate change; and
Whereas climate change is currently affecting human habitats through rising sea levels
and other extreme weather patterns; such as, hurricanes, intense heatwaves, frigid
temperatures, ice storms, drought and flooding; and
Whereas climate change is currently threatening the survival of many species and other
natural environments worldwide, stressing local and worldwide eco systems; and
Whereas climate change has a direct result of billions of dollars in property damage
worldwide, negatively affecting local and global economies; and
Whereas local governments around the world have recognized the extreme emergency
that climate change embodies and have expedited their own actions, and have called
on provincial and national governments to strengthen action on climate change; and
Whereas the solutions for reducing GHG provides other positive impacts on health,
social inequity and economy;
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Notice of Motion
Re: Declare Climate Emergency
October 15, 2019 Page 2 of 2
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora officially “declare a
climate emergency” for the purposes of naming and deepening our commitment to
protecting our eco systems by identifying key criteria to help reduce our carbon
footprint and protect our community from the impacts of climate change; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to prioritize the process of creating a
Climate Action Plan, once the Region releases its climate action plan report, for the
Town of Aurora focused on reducing emissions and adaptation at the community
level; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to look for opportunities for economic
growth, stimulation in the low-carbon economy, and cost benefits for all who
consume energy; and
4. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to refer to other municipal and global
initiatives and forums such as Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
and report to Council with more information.
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Notice of Motion (a)
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Notice of Motion Mayor Tom Mrakas
Date: October 15, 2019
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Mrakas
Re: Community Planning Permit
Whereas the Province, in its revisions to the Planning Act through Bill 108, has provided
by means for a new development approval framework, the Community Planning Permit
(CPP) by-law, which combines three existing planning approvals such as zoning, site
plan, and minor variances into one application submission and approval process; and
Whereas the role of the Community Planning Permit is to prescribe development
standards and criteria for an area that are in keeping with the desires and expectations
of the community; and
Whereas a Community Planning Permit provides greater certainty about how an area
should see change through development while limiting amendments to the CPP by-law
for five years; and
Whereas a CPP by-law contains provisions that regulate the use, size, height, lot
coverage, and location of buildings on properties similar to a Zoning By-law; and
Whereas Community Planning Permit is a land use planning tool available to
municipalities that is meant to streamline development approvals and promote
collaborative and predictable community building and implement growth objectives; and
Whereas the downtown core has been identified as a significant area in the Town
through the development of the Aurora Promenade plan;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to amend the Aurora
Official Plan to identify the Promenade Area as a proposed Community Planning
Permit area as part of the Official Plan Review; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to develop a by-law establishing a
Community Planning Permit for the Promenade area for enactment and identifying
the necessary resources required to implement a Community Planning Permit in a
future report to Council.
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Public Release
October 15, 2019
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
General Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
• Revised General Committee Meeting Agenda Index
• Delegation (a) Debra Scott, Resident
Re: Item R6 – PDS19-089 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public
School Alternative Solutions to Safety Concerns
Public Release
October 15, 2019
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
Councillor Gaertner in the Chair
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Community Presentations
4. Delegations
(a) Debra Scott, Resident
Re: Item R6 – PDS19-089 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public
School Alternative Solutions to Safety Concerns
(Added Item)
5. Consent Agenda
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
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R1. CMS19-026 – Library Square – Veil
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CMS19-026 be received; and
2. That the Veil Design (Muntz Bronze) be approved and incorporated into
the final design of the 22 Church Street School Addition.
R2. CS19-039 – Proposed Smoking and Vaping By-law
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CS19-039 be received; and
2. That a Smoking and Vaping By-law, being a by-law to prohibit the
smoking and vaping of tobacco, cannabis and non-tobacco substances in
prescribed locations, be brought forward to a future Council meeting for
enactment.
R3. CS19-038 – Motor Vehicle Collision Cost Recovery Program
Presentation to be provided by Deputy Chief Rocco Volpe, Central York Fire
Services.
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CS19-038 be received for information.
R4. CAO19-003 – Community Engagement Policy Report
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CAO19-003 be received; and
2. That the attached Community Engagement Policy be approved.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Page 3 of 4
R5. PDS19-078 – Changes to the Proposed Provincial Policy Statement
(2019)
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-078 be received; and
2. That the recommendations of this report be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs Ontario as the official response from the Town of
Aurora.
R6. PDS19-089 – Kitimat Crescent and Aurora Heights Public School
Alternative Solutions to Safety Concerns
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-089 be received; and
2. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on the south and east sides of Kitimat Crescent from a point
nine metres south of the beginning of the curb return to a point nine
metres east of the end of the curb return adjacent to 25 Kitimat Crescent.
R7. PDS19-094 – Proposal for Interim Control By-law Exemption
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS19-094 be received; and
2. That a by-law be presented to a future Council meeting to exempt 126
Wells Street from the Interim Control By-law.
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Gilliland
Re: Declare Climate Emergency
(b) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Community Planning Permit
General Committee Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Page 4 of 4
9. New Business
10. Closed Session
11. Adjournment
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