MINUTES - General Committee - 20201006 1
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
7:00 pm
Video Conference
Council Members: Mayor Mrakas
Councillor Gaertner
Councillor Gallo
Councillor Gilliland
Councillor Humfryes
Councillor Kim
Councillor Thompson
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Allan Downey, Director of Operations
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services
Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
4. Community Presentations
General Committee consented to permit an additional five minutes for
Community Presentation 4.1.
4.1 Mike Walters, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
(LSRCA); Re: LSRCA 2020 Budget Companion
Mr. Walters presented an overview of the LSRCA 2020 Budget
Companion and annual operating priorities, including the service areas
and programs provided within the region and lower-tier municipalities.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Consent Agenda
None.
7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes items, 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive, be
received with the exception of items 7.2 and 7.3, which were discussed and
voted on separately as recorded below:
7.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 9,
2020
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 9, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
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7.2 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 14,
2020
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
14, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.3 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2020
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
15, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.4 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17,
2020
1. That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 17, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8.1 FIN20-015 - 2019 Year-end Budget Report - as at December 31, 2019
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN20-015 be received for information.
Carried
8.2 PDS20-044 - Town of Aurora Proposed Anti-Idling Policy
Main motion as amended
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS20-044 be received; and
2. That Council approve the Town of Aurora Anti-Idling policy attached to
this report; and
3. That staff be directed to report back after one year with a policy
review.
Carried
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8.3 PDS20-050 - Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement
Program
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS20-050 be received; and
2. That staff report back on the findings of the Region’s Automated
Speed Enforcement Program following completion of the two-year,
limited use pilot program.
Carried
8.4 PDS20-055 - Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossings and Future
Priority Crossings within Barrie GO Rail Corridor
General Committee consented to vote on the first and second clauses of
the main motion as amended separately.
Main motion as amended
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS20-055 be received.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
2. That Council identify as a priority the Cousins Drive pedestrian rail
crossing identified in Attachment 2 and staff report back on the
feasibility of funding the crossing as part of the 2022 Budget 10-year
capital planning process.
Carried
9. Notices of Motion
None.
10. New Business
Councillor Gaertner expressed concerns regarding the maintenance of the
Stewart Burnett Park and Lambert Willson Park (LC4) ball diamonds, and staff
provided a response.
11. Public Service Announcements
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Councillor Gaertner announced that Southlake Regional Health Centre would be
holding a Virtual Community Town Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, to
discuss the future of the hospital.
Councillor Kim announced and congratulated the newly-appointed members of
the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force: Phiona Durrant, Noor El-
Dassouki, Keenan Hull, Mae Khamissa, Mark Lewis, and Tricia Wright.
Councillor Humfryes announced that October is Small Business Month and
encouraged everyone to support local small businesses.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Aurora Prayer Breakfast would be held
virtually at www.prayforthem.ca on Thursday, October 22, 2020, and the
keynote speaker is author and public speaker Maranatha Weeks. Councillor
Gilliland noted that this free event would begin at 8 a.m.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Farmers' Market and
Artisan Fair continues to run each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park
until October 31, 2020.
Councillor Gallo extended congratulations to St. Andrew's College on its plans to
open a new private girls' school, as well as congratulations to the first Head of St.
Anne's School, Sabrina D'Angelo. Mayor Mrakas noted that St. Andrew's College
held a press conference today regarding these plans.
Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder about the Colours of Fall concert being
held on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Town Park,
noting that residents must pre-register for this concert.
Councillor Gilliland announced that Aurora's Haunted Greenhouse will be held
from October 24 to October 30, 2020, noting that 'Halloween in a Bag' games
and activities would also be available.
Councillor Gaertner extended appreciation to the staff of the Special Events team
for their efforts.
Councillor Gaertner extended best wishes to Frank Condlln, husband of the late
Jan Freedman (the "Jam Lady"), on his relocation to Stratford to be with family.
Mayor Mrakas announced that a ground-breaking ceremony for Library Square
would be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Mayor Mrakas advised that a ribbon-cutting ceremony would soon be held for the
opening of a new hotel in Aurora.
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Mayor Mrakas further stressed the importance of supporting local businesses
and remaining vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 through physical
distancing, wearing masks, and hand washing.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.