The Aurora Record

Council

January 26, 2021

Who was there

Present (6): Wendy Gaertner, John Gallo, Rachel Gilliland, Harold Kim, Tom Mrakas, Michael Thompson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the additional item below, be approved:  Community Presentation 4.1 – Mark Nykoluk, Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery, York Region Transportation Services; Re: Regional Municipality of York's Yonge Street Sinkhole Mitigation Project Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the presentation be received for information. 3 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.4 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That the General Committee meeting report of January 12, 2021, be received and the recommendations
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: "That staff report back on potential locations for off-leash parks in non-residential areas to a future General Committee meeting." Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. OPS21-001 be received; and 2. That the revised Concept Plan be approved by Council; and 3. That staff proceed to detailed design and tendering for construction of the project; and 5. That staff report back on potential locations for off-leash parks in non-residential areas at a future General Committee meeting. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
4. That Council rescind the standing direction to incorporate a leash-free area in all new park designs. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Thompson Nays (3): Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson · Opposed (3): Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS21-004 be received; and 8 2. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be enacted to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Tyler Street between George Street and Harriman Road. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. CS20-025 be received; and 2. That a new Fence By-law be brought forth and enacted at a future Council meeting to repeal and replace the current Fence By-law No. 4753-05.P; and 3. That an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting to implement fees associated with a fence variance process; and 4. That an amendment to the Aurora Appeal Tribunal By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (2): Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Kim
Defeated
In favour (2): Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson · Opposed (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the Regional Report of December 17 and 22, 2020, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the following by-laws 12.1 to 12.2, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the confirming by-law be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried

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