The Aurora Record

Council

October 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 (16 motions)

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

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, 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 Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the presentation be received. 3 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
That the comments of the delegation be received. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.5 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 to 7.2 inclusive, be received and the recommendations
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS21-101 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. FIN21-038 be received; and 2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2022 Fees and Charges for applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of documents and for the prescribed service charges for administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo · Opposed (1): Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. CS21-056 be received; and 2. That Council endorse the recommendations contained in the attached Town of Aurora Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic Action Plan 2021-2024; and 3. That staff present the draft Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic Action Plan 2021-2024 to the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force for review and input; and 4. That staff report back on the progress of the strategy at a future Council meeting. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
9 1. That Report No. PDS21-093 be received; and 2. That staff continue to monitor the traffic operations at the intersection of Machell Avenue and Irwin Avenue; and 3. That Council approve the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Machell Avenue and Irwin Avenue to be funded from the Town’s Operations Department Operating Budget; and 4. That Council approve the installation of a crosswalk (south side of Machell Avenue) at the intersection of Machell Avenue and Irwin Avenue to be funded from the Town’s Operations Department Operating Budget. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. FIN21-042 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
1. That Report No. FIN21-037 be received; and 2. That the Second Generation Asset Management Plan be endorsed and the service level measures therein be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, 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. FIN21-044 be received; and 2. That the proposed 2022 budget be
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Referred
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to loss of income, loss of life, uncertainty about the future, lack of education, supports, and resources; and Whereas mental health issues are on the rise in all age groups, including students, adults, and the elderly, as a result of the aforementioned impacts of the pandemic; and Whereas information on mental health resources is not locally centralized and the thought of searching for help can contribute to and cause further anxiety to those who need help; and Whereas Council members and the municipal staff are positioned to be conduits for information for residents who may reach out for help; and 12 Whereas it would be beneficial for Council members and staff to have consistent and up to date information on local organizations and not-for- profit resources on hand to be able to immediately support residents in need or distress; Council consented to vote on the operating clauses separately. 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to establish a page on the Town’s website to provide information on local organizations and local not-for-profit resources that support and promote mental and emotional health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Yeas (5): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (2): Mayor Mrakas, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo · Opposed (2): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim
That the By-laws 11.1 to 11.3 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
14 That the meeting be adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried

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