Council

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved with the addition of Delegation 6.1 - John Hartman, Resident; Re: Motion 10.2 - Councillor Humfryes; Re: Traffic Safety on Wells Street. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

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 Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 to 8.3 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CMS22-036 be received; and 2. That total capital budget authority for capital project No. 72410 – SARC Gymnasium of $11,125,000 be approved, representing an increase of $2,925,000 to be funded from $1,692,100 in additional Parks & Recreation DCs and $1,232,900 from the Growth & New reserve; and 3. That in accordance with the Town of Aurora’s Official Plan, 1% of the total estimated project cost contribution to the Public Art reserve fund be approved; and 4. That staff be authorized to proceed to tender and award for this project in accordance with procurement procedures; and 5. That the draft operating budget be approved and included in a future year. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

1. That Report No. PDS22-102 be received; and 2. That the Draft Official Plan Amendment be formally released for public review and comment; and 3. That staff report back to a future General Committee meeting in the next term of Council early 2023 to present the revised Official Plan Amendment based on feedback received. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CMS22-029 be received; and 2. That a Full-Time Facility Crew Lead position commence at the start of 2023 be approved and be funded from the Aurora Town Square operating budget; and 3. That a Full-Time Customer Service Representative position commence at the start of 2023 be approved and be funded from the Aurora Town Square and other operating budgets as outlined in this report; and 4. That allocation of Aurora Town Square operating funding be approved to support the Technical Specialist role on an interim basis until the governance matters are finalized. 9 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson First, third, and fourth clauses

Whereas the last economic value of natural capital assets associated with the Ecosystem Protection Review was in 2013, but did not fall in line with the Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, O Reg 588/17; and Whereas the land values have changed significantly in the last 10 years; and Whereas natural capital assets are becoming more at risk of endangerment and identified as important key recommended assets in mitigating climate change and adaptation plans; and Whereas a natural capital assets study should also include stewardship plans and maintenance best practices to enhance and protect these features; and Whereas the Town of Aurora supported a climate emergency for the purposes of naming and deepening our commitment to protecting our eco systems; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a study to establish the economic value of the Town-owned natural capital assets be included in the 2023 Capital Budget for Council discussion and consideration; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the study should align with the Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, O Reg 588/17, with 13 recommended stewardship plans and maintenance best practices to enhance and protect these features. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas Wells Street has increasingly more traffic and high-speed vehicular activity; and Whereas Wells Street at Connaught Avenue and Wells Street at Harrison Avenue have four-way intersections; and Whereas with the development of our vibrant Downtown Core (The Aurora Town Square), vehicular traffic and speed will only increase; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to install a four-way stop at the following intersection once the threshold of 80% of community support has been confirmed: a. Wells Street and Connaught Avenue; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to install a four-way stop at the following intersection once the threshold of 80% of community support has been confirmed: b. Wells Street and Harrison Avenue; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That a local resident survey provide options to choose one, both, or neither of the above locations for a potential four- way stop installation. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner 14 First clause

That the By-laws, items 13.1 to 13.9 inclusive, be enacted, with the exception of items 13.3 and 13.8, which were voted on separately as recorded below. 17 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:36 p.m.