Council

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

That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.8 inclusive, be approved, with the exception of Items 6.3, 6.4, and 6.8, which were discussed and voted on separately. 3 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

That the Consent Agenda Items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

1. That the memorandum and correspondence regarding York Region Council Decision regarding the GTA West Transportation Corridor Project Regional Response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 and 7.2, be received and the recommendations

That the rules of procedure and the reconsideration requirements be waived to allow the separate discussion and vote of Item 7.2.7. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo On a 2/3 majority vote the motion

1. That Report No. PDS21-027 be received; and 2. That the revised Sidewalk Installation Policy No. 67 attached hereto as Attachment 1 be approved by Council. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson Nays (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

8 That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: “That the fees for non-owner occupied site plan and minor variance applications from the Stable Neighbourhood areas be based on full cost recovery.” Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. That Report No. PDS21-010 be received; and 2. That the recommended updates to the Town’s Development Planning Fees and Charges, as presented in this report and the attached Appendix ‘A’ (Schedule ‘H’ to Fees and Charges By- law) be approved and that the appropriate by-law amendment be presented to a future Council meeting for enactment; and 3. That the fees for non-owner occupied site plan and minor variance applications from the Stable Neighbourhood areas be based on full cost recovery. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the second clause of the main motion be amended as follows: "That a proposed sidewalk on north side of Metcalfe Street, from Victoria Street to Wells Street serve as the pedestrian connection between Library Square and Town Park." Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. PDS21-038 be received; and 2. That a proposed sidewalk on the north side of Metcalfe Street, from Victoria Street to Wells Street, serve as the pedestrian connection between Library Square and Town Park; and 3. That staff proceed with the in-house design of a sidewalk, including an arborist report, on the north side of Metcalfe Street from Victoria to Wells Street; and 4. That staff report back on the findings to a future General Committee meeting prior to the project being included in the 2022 Capital Budget. 12 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland

1. That Report No. PSD21-044 be received; and 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-03 be approved to replace the decorative window surrounds for the dormers on the Alfred Love House located at 28 Wellington Street West; and 3. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 28 Wellington Street West be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas the proposed GTA West Transportation Corridor, Highway 413, originated as a component of the 2005 Places to Grow Act that set out population, density and growth targets for municipalities, while aiming to direct growth away from agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands; and Whereas the proposed highway will pave over 2,000 hectares of land including important agricultural and environmental lands contrary to mandate of that Act; and Whereas in July 2020 the Province’s omnibus Bill 197 removed many environmental regulations and opened a “streamlined” environmental assessment process, skipping over parts of Ontario’s assessment system and removing the requirement for a comprehensive environmental assessment; and Whereas City of Vaughan and City of Mississauga Councils have

That the second operative clause be amended to the following: "Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to a General Committee meeting in June 2021 regarding the findings." Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas the Town of Aurora declared a Climate Emergency for the purposes of naming and deepening our commitment by protecting human health, eco systems and infrastructure by identifying key criteria to help reduce our carbon footprint and protect our community from the impacts of climate change; and Whereas the Town of Aurora supports the Community Energy Plan, Corporate Environmental Action Plan, Energy Conservation and Demand plan, and other green initiatives; and 17 Whereas the Town of Aurora has committed to create a Climate Action Plan for the Town of Aurora, focused on reducing emissions and adaptation at the community level; and Whereas staff are directed by Council to look for opportunities for economic growth, stimulation in the low-carbon economy, and cost benefits for all who consume energy; and Whereas other municipalities and levels of government are including a climate lens approach in their governance and operations, such as Halton Hills and Kingston; and Whereas Town operations and Council would benefit from incorporating a climate lens approach to better understand the environmental impacts and/or achievements made by Council decisions and over all operations; and Whereas a climate lens will help raise awareness amongst proponents of infrastructure systems to integrate climate change considerations into the core of project planning and design phases, as well as a project’s long- term climate risk; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate

Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the Bloomington property partially rezones land previously zoned as ‘Institutional’ to allow for 18 residential housing in addition to permitting a Long Term Care (LTC) facility; and Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order was issued without prior consultation or support from the Town; and Whereas the land is already zoned ‘Institutional’, and MZO is not required to achieve the purpose of developing a LTC; and Whereas Official Plan Amendment No. 34 only allows for two units per gross acre for residential development; and Whereas the MZO issued by Minister Clark will allow for 18 units per acre for residential development; and Whereas the MZO issued by Minister Clark will increase the density per acre by 800%; and Whereas the Province and Minister Clark has stated that no MZO would be issued without the full support of the local municipality; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora Council does not support nor has ever supported the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) that was issued on August 12, 2020, for the lands in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, in the Province of Ontario, described as Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-36717, and further identified by Property Identification Number 03671- 0060 (LT) registered in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region (No. 65), known as 50-100 Bloomington Road; and 2. Be It Further Resol

Whereas the Aurora Library Square Initiative has been kicked off and many project steams are being developed and created; and Whereas it is imperative that we have a powerful communication vehicle to support all Library Square Events, Arts, and Initiatives via world class digital methodologies; and Whereas founded on the principle of art making the world a better place, Arts Help is the #1 Art Publisher, with a community of 2.5 million members; and Whereas Arts Help is a non-profit organization with large institutions to develop impactful projects and programming who believes art is a vehicle for social change; and Whereas Arts Help delegated to Aurora Town Council in December of 2020 and Council Members were excited and hoping to understand more of what the Arts Help Organization could offer Library Square; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Town staff meet with Arts Help to understand both cultural and economic benefits and that Town staff report back to Council by June 2021. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the following By-laws, 11.1 to 11.20 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and 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

That the meeting be adjourned at 10:28 p.m.