Council

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (2): Councillor Kim, and Councillor Humfryes

That the presentation be received. 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 6.6 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

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

That Report No. CS21-017 - Modernized Noise By-law, be

1. That Report No. FIN21-021 be received; and 2. That project #73292 – Picnic Tables, Benches and Garbage Receptacles have its total capital budget authority increased by $25,000, to $55,000, funded by Safe Restart grant; and 3. That project # 72469 – COVID-19 Related Facility Improvements be created with a total capital budget authority of $72,550, funded from the Safe Restart grant. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

4. That the Treasurer be delegated the authority to amend the funding source on Council approved projects to use Safe Restart grant funding as appropriate. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas construction in the form of intensification and new builds in older areas is likely to increase; and Whereas residents living close to construction sites can be negatively impacted by noise, debris, vibrations, dust, property standards, and equipment parked on the street; and Whereas many of these complaints are caused by infractions of existing By-laws; and Whereas this causes unnecessary work for staff and quality of life issues for residents; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review our existing By-laws and provide a report to Council on possible improvements, including penalties, which would benefit affected residents and staff workload. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas it has been exceedingly difficult to find land in Aurora to accommodate off leash dog parks; and Whereas Aurora has been able to provide resident’s with only one such park; and Whereas it may be viable and effective to permit off leash use of some trails and parks during dedicated times; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate a pilot project using one trail and park as “Off Leash” during dedicated times, and report findings back to Council as soon as possible. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas the Town’s 2010 Official Plan designates certain Private Open Space and Private Parkland lands that are located within the Natural Heritage System; and Whereas approximately 129 acres or 23% of the Private Parkland-Open Space designations in the Official Plan are zoned for urban uses in the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law and have not been comprehensively reassessed since 2010; and Whereas if private open space and private parkland forms part of the Natural Heritage System, it should be designated accordingly in the Official Plan; and 13 Whereas certain private open space lands and private parklands have been the subject of recent development proposals that threaten the form and function of environmental features, where an appropriate land use designation would add clarity and add protection to our Natural Heritage System notwithstanding ownership; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Official Plan review determine which of the properties that are currently designated Private Open Space and Private Parkland in the Town’s Official Plan that form part of the Natural Heritage System irrespective of ownership be considered for redesignation to an appropriate environmental land use designation. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas the pandemic has had a direct impact on virtually every aspect of our lives – where we work, how our children receive their education, how we access medical care; and Whereas not all families/residents in our Town can afford home internet access or have reliable internet access, negatively impacting their ability to access important services – including emergency services and health care; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) has stated that expanding reliable, high-speed, and affordable broadband and cellular connectivity across Ontario is a necessity, not a luxury; and Whereas Town wide wi-fi access would allow for the Town of Aurora to enhance our information output and capabilities as we continue to move towards becoming a ‘Smart Town’; and Whereas Town wide wi-fi access would enable all residents to access information, supports, schooling and the ability to stay connected with friends and family; 14 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that Council direct staff to investigate existing models of municipally implemented wi-fi services to develop a proposed model for Aurora and report back to Council; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff investigate public-private partnership models to consider for the potential implementation of such a wi-fi service for the Town. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas Proclamations are issued to acknowledge the efforts, commitment and achievement of individuals and organizations that enhance the community of Aurora, as well as to recognize public awareness campaigns, charitable fundraising campaigns, and arts and cultural celebrations of significance to the Town; and Whereas the Town’s Proclamation Policy is one of the more restrictive policies governing proclamations in the Region of York; and Where the Proclamations Policy has not be reviewed since it was approved by Council at the end of 2016; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that staff review the Proclamations Policy and report back to Council with recommendations for a less restrictive policy. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

15 Whereas beavers dam up the infrastructure of our stormwater management ponds and streams, causing the flow to stop which can result in extensive floods; and Whereas the Town has a legislative responsibility to protect our infrastructure from potential flooding due to damming; and Whereas the Town currently uses existing humane methods of diverting beavers away from our storm water management infrastructure – from wrapping trees to specialized tree plantings; and Whereas the Town has in past used the services of a licensed trapper for beavers where no other solution is appropriate; and Whereas the Town stopped trapping activities in December 2020 to investigate water level control and flow devices used in a few other municipalities such as London and Ottawa; and Whereas Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) strongly supports that storm water management systems are maintained and operated in accordance with their respective Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to ensure that people, property, and infrastructure are not at risk from flooding; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to discontinue the return to trapping and instead implement dam removal as it is the only humane option available to the municipality at this time and explore alternative water level management controls, including but not limited to a water flow device expert, that would ensure compliance with the respective Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA); and 2. Be It

That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.4 inclusive, be enacted, with the exception of By-laws item 11.2 which was voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the By-law item 11.2 be enacted. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson Nays (3): Councillor Gaertner, 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 10:18 p.m.