MINUTES - General Committee - 20201020 1
Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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.
Mayor Mrakas in the Chair.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
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The Mayor announced that Council meetings would be held electronically and
not in person while the COVID-19 modified stage 2 restrictions are in place,
which were enacted by the province on October 19, 2020.
2. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative
Services, including the following added item:
• Delegation 5.2 - Rebecca Beaton, Resident; Re: Road reconstruction on
Holman, Johnson and Browning
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
None.
5. Delegations
5.1 Nick Racanelli, Danielle and Jacob Stewart; Re: Item 8.5 - PDS20-062
- Heritage Permit Application for 31 Catherine Avenue
Mr. Racanelli and Mr. Stewart presented an overview of the application,
property and proposed construction of a new addition to the existing
building.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation
to Item 8.5.
5.2 Rebecca Beaton, Resident; Re: Road reconstruction on Holman,
Johnson and Browning
Ms. Beaton expressed concerns regarding the impact of the road
reconstruction on Holman Crescent, Johnson Road, Browning Court, and
Baldwin Road, and inquired about several issues including: the possible
waiving of street parking tickets issued on Glass Drive and Child Drive
respecting the reconstruction; availability of temporary overnight parking
permits at Confederation Park; road grading changes in relation to
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resident driveways and remediation; projected reconstruction end date;
Legal Services response to resident queries and claims; accountability for
any property damage; liability for any tree damage; and Town contact
information.
General Committee received the comments of the delegation for
information.
6. Consent Agenda
None.
7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
None.
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider items in the following order: 8.5, 8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 8.4.
8.1 FIN20-024 - 2021 and 2022 Fees and Charges
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN20-024 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2021 and 2022 Fees and Charges
for applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of documents
and for the prescribed service charges for administrative matters as
itemized on the attached schedules.
Carried
8.2 FIN20-026 - 2020 Interim Forecast Update Report - as of August 31,
2020
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN20-026 be received for information.
Carried
8.3 OPS20-016 - Tree Removal Permit Applications for 126 Temperance
Street and 53 Metcalfe Street
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General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS20-016 be received; and
2. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 126 Temperance Street
be approved; and
3. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 53 Metcalfe Street be
approved.
Carried
8.4 PDS20-060 - Heritage Designation for 28 Wellington Street West
("Alfred Love House")
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS20-60 be received; and
2. That the property at 28 Wellington Street, where the building known as
“Alfred Love House” is located, be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act as a property of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest; and
3. That the Town Clerk be authorized to publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to Designate in accordance with the requirements of
the Ontario Heritage Act; and
4. That the designation by-law be brought before Council for adoption if
no objections are received within the thirty (30) day period as per the
Ontario Heritage Act.
Carried
8.5 PDS20-062 - Heritage Permit Application for 31 Catherine Avenue
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS20-062 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-10 to permit the demolition
of an existing detached garage and construction of a new addition at
31 Catherine Avenue be approved, subject to the elimination of the
one-storey extension at the rear of the proposed addition.
Carried
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9. Notices of Motion
9.1 Councillor Kim; Re: Great Canadian Achievements Mural
Whereas the Great Canadian Achievements mural was unveiled in
November 23, 2001, and it highlights 30 great moments in Canadian
history; and
Whereas the mural includes Armand Bombardier - inventor of the
snowmobile; Rick Hansen - 40,000 Km Wheel in Motion Tour; The
Canadarm - first robotic space tool; the Prairies and Niagara Falls
representing our topography; and the Donut - the highest consumed food
per capita in the world; and
Whereas there are many moments and Canadian persons deserving to be
on the mural; and
Whereas there is a lack of diversity on the mural despite the fact that there
were/are many Canadians of racialized background who made significant
contributions to the building of Canada;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate locations
in Aurora for a second wall to celebrate the diversity in “Great
Canadian Achievements” and report back to Council.
10. New Business
Council members inquired about the concerns and questions raised in the
delegation of Rebecca Beaton regarding the road reconstruction on Holman
Crescent, Johnson Road, Browning Court, and Baldwin Road. Staff provided
responses and agreed to follow up on the issues.
Councillor Kim inquired about the Town's new three-bag waste limit and
education campaign, and staff provided a response.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder about the Town's Halloween in a Bag
activities available for purchase until October 21, 2020, at $20 per bag, and the
Haunted Greenhouse running from October 24 to October 30, 2020, which
requires pre-registration.
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Councillor Gilliland noted that Culture in a Box activities are available free to
residents during the month-long celebration of Culture Days from September 25
to October 25, 2020.
Councillor Gilliland extended a reminder about Aurora's online Skylight Gallery
art exhibit during the month of October featuring the artwork of Ramona Ricken,
available at aurora.ca/skylightgallery.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder about the Aurora Farmers' Market and
Artisan Fair held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 31, 2020.
Councillor Gallo encouraged everyone to continue supporting local restaurants
during the current COVID-19 modified stage 2 period.
Councillor Gaertner announced that an exhibit organized by the Aurora Cultural
Centre is available at Town Hall and online at auroraculturalcentre.ca/flight2.
Councillor Gaertner encouraged support of the Town's Halloween activities, as
well as the York Region Zombie Hunt in support of St. John Ambulance until
October 31, 2020, at a cost of $25 per family.
Mayor Mrakas extended a reminder about the 12th Annual Aurora Prayer
Breakfast being held virtually, free of charge, at 8 a.m. on October 22, 2020, at
www.prayforthem.ca.
Mayor Mrakas extended best wishes to Don Walker, CEO of Magna
International, on his retirement at the end of this year, and expressed
appreciation for his community support over the years.
Mayor Mrakas further encouraged continued support of local businesses during
these times.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.