Special Meeting of Council

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved including the Motions listed on the agenda. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

1. That Report No. PDS22-139 be received; and 2. That a study be undertaken as part of the Official Plan Review in respect of land use planning policies relating to 1289 Wellington Street East to determine the appropriate land use, density, and height for this property; and 3 3. That an Interim Control By-law be enacted for 1289 Wellington Street East to determine the appropriate land use, density, and height for this property. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese

1. That Report No. PDS22-138 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: “Be It Further Resolved That a letter be submitted to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Housing and MPP Aurora— Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, and Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP Newmarket—Aurora, expressing our disappointment with the lack of consultation and communication with the Town of Aurora and requesting that an explanation as to why this significant change was warranted be provided.” Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese

Whereas the Province on November 4, 2022, approved the York Region Official Plan with 80 modifications; and Whereas these modifications to the Regional Official Plan have been made by the Minister including two in the Town of Aurora; and Whereas these modifications have been made without consultation or support by the Town of Aurora; and Whereas Section 4.2 is modified by adding a new policy subsection after policy 4.2.29, titled "Special Provisions", followed by new policies: “4.2.30 Special provisions for the lands known municipally as 1289 Wellington Street East in the City of Aurora (PIN 036425499). Notwithstanding any other policies in this Plan to the contrary, the minimum density target to be achieved is 330 units per hectare and minimum building height of 12 storeys."; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora opposes the modification by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the lands known municipally as 1289 Wellington Street East in the Town of Aurora (PIN 036425499); and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora requests the Minister to revoke special provision 4.2.30 to allow for the normal planning process to occur, as the Modification to the Regional Official Plan is contrary to the planning applications (OPA and ZBA) currently before the OLT (case files: OLT-22-004187 and OLT-22-004188); and 3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honorable Sylvia

That the main motion be amended by adding the words "loss of farmland" to the first clause.

Whereas Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, omnibus legislation that received first reading in the provincial legislature on October 25, 2022, proposes changes to nine Acts. Many of these proposed changes are significant and will restrict how municipalities manage growth through 8 implementation of the official plan and the ability to provide essential infrastructure and community services; and Whereas the effect of Bill 23 is that the Conservation Authority will no longer be able to review and comment on development applications and supporting environmental studies on behalf of a municipality; and Whereas Bill 23 proposes to freeze, remove, and reduce development charges, community benefits charges, and parkland dedication requirements; and Whereas Bill 23 will remove all aspects of Site Plan Control of some residential development proposals up to 10 units. Changes would also remove the ability to regulate architectural details and aspects of landscape design; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora oppose Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, which in its current state will severely impact environmental protection, heritage preservation, public participation, loss of farmland, and a municipality's ability to provide future services, amenities, and infrastructure, and negatively impact residential tax rates; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora call upon the Government of Ontario to halt the legislative advancement of Bill

That the By-laws item 8.1 be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m.