Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner

That the presentation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the comments of the delegation be received and

That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the Standing Committee Reports item 8.1 be received and the recommendations

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 11, 2023 7 “That the recommended operating plan financial strategy for Town Square be included in the proposed 2024 Budget for Council’s review and consideration of approval; and That the Aurora Town Square operating plan be brought before Council prior to budget 2024 deliberations, including the Aurora Cultural Centre’s programming and staffing plan.” Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. CMS23-031 be received; and 2. That Council approve in advance of the 2024 operating budget a new full-time IT Support/Technical Production position in support of Town Square’s operations to be funded through operational budget savings to be achieved through a planned reduction to the Aurora Public Library’s ongoing funding requirements; and 3. That the recommended operating plan financial strategy for Town Square be included in the proposed 2024 Budget for Council’s review and consideration of approval; and 4. That the Aurora Town Square operating plan be brought before Council prior to budget 2024 deliberations, including the Aurora Cultural Centre’s programming and staffing plan. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. CMS23-030 be received; and 2. That staff be directed to further investigate Option 2 for the development of a second artificial turf sports field at Sheppard’s Bush; and 3. That staff prepare a Capital Project for Council consideration as part of the 2024 Capital Budget. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. CS23-044 be received; and 2. That a new Property Standards By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment to repeal and replace the current Property Standards By-law No. 4044-99.P; and 3. That a new Vital Services By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment to repeal and replace the current Heating in Rental Units By-law No. 4737-05.P. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: “That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be enacted to prohibit parking at any time on the northeast side of Benville Crescent from Bayview Avenue to a point nine metres north of the end of curb return adjacent to #87 Benville Crescent; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10 That the refresh planned for the Benville Crescent park be included in the 2024 capital budget discussions for consideration of approval.” Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland First clause

1. That Report No. PDS23-075 be received; and 2. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be enacted to prohibit parking at any time on the northeast side of Benville Crescent from Bayview Avenue to a point nine metres north of the end of curb return adjacent to #87 Benville Crescent; and 3. That the refresh planned for the Benville Crescent park be included in the 2024 capital budget discussions for consideration of approval. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim First and third clauses

Whereas the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan shows an inventory of one under-sized municipal gymnasium at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex with a single, full-sized gymnasium planned for the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre in 2024; and Whereas according to the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the current per capita provision of gymnasium space is 1:64,100 with future per capita provision of such gymnasium space suggested to be 1:36,500; and Whereas both the Town and Local Sport Organizations (LSOs) permit selected school gymnasiums, but access to schools has been increasingly challenging as schools expand their programming and restrict access; and Whereas the existing inventory of indoor gymnasiums owned and operated by local School Boards is insufficient to meet the needs of growing indoor courts/gymnasium training; and Whereas municipalities are increasingly including gymnasiums within new recreation centres to accommodate many growing sports and recreation activities that require indoor gymnasium space; and Whereas the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan states that existing Town-owned gymnasium time is well utilized, however, ‘little time is available for Community use’; and Whereas land inventory is low, and the Town would benefit by investing in the feasibility of utilizing a multi-use design approach to gain highest, best use of additional recreation gymnasium space; and Whereas Local Sport Organizations are increasingly required to permit appropriat

Whereas parks are essential public infrastructure and are vital to improving and sustaining the health of individuals, the community, environment, and economy; and Whereas Aurora residents place a high value on the Town’s park system— 92% of survey respondents for the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicated that parks for casual use are important to them; and Whereas the Town’s 2023 Draft Official Plan identifies the establishment of a diverse parkland and recreation area system as a fundamental principle of the Plan; and Whereas playgrounds are neighbourhood-level amenities that support childhood development and foster cognitive development and social skills, and encourage physical activity; and Whereas playgrounds should be provided in new and existing residential areas where geographical gaps exist, generally calculated through application of a 500-metre service radius that is unobstructed by major pedestrian barriers; and Whereas the OPA 34 Secondary Plan Area (Yonge Street South) is underserviced for both parkland and playgrounds; and Whereas in the past 20 years, 550 homes have been built within the OPA 34 Secondary Plan area and $9.2 million has been collected in cash-in-lieu of parkland; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff identify and investigate properties of interest within the OPA 34 Secondary Plan area and report back to Council. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Council

Whereas the Aurora GO Station MTSA (Major Transit Station Area) is planned to accommodate a proposed minimum density of 150 people and jobs per hectare as part of creating housing opportunities in close proximity to higher order transit; and Whereas the Town of Aurora Official Plan already contains policies that encourage the use of alternative and reduced parking requirements specifically in the MTSA; and Whereas according to the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) the cost of constructing below-grade parking in residential condominiums and apartments has increased significantly over the past decade, with these costs being passed onto unit owners and in turn negatively impacting housing affordability; and Whereas the construction of underground parking adds more time to the already lengthy and complex process of constructing higher density buildings; and Whereas an emerging trend across the Greater Toronto Area is that new condo projects are being left with parking spaces being unsold, and that there is a pattern of overbuilding parking in new higher density residential developments due to outdated zoning requirements; and Whereas reducing parking requirements will improve the livability of the Town overall by creating healthier communities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating space to improve conditions for transit, walking and cycling; and Whereas the sustainability and complete community policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan

1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of June 29, 2023, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the Town of Aurora supports the comments and report from York Region with regard to the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gallo

That the By-laws, items 13.1 to 13.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gallo

That the By-laws item 13.5 be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gallo

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 p.m.