Council

That the 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, 7.1 to 7.6 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 8.1 to 8.2 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CMS22-017 be received; and 2. That staff be directed to review and approve the Aurorapalooza application in accordance with the Third-Party Events in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy; and 3. That if the Aurorapalooza third-party event is approved, that it be designated as an event of Town significance for the purpose of attaining a Special Occasion Permit in accordance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

1. That Report No. CMS22-018 be received; and 7 2. That staff be directed to review and approve the Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora application in accordance with the Third Party Events in Outdoor Town Facilities Policy; and 3. That if the Community Craft Beer Festival Aurora third-party event is approved, that it be designated as an event of Town significance for the purpose of attaining a Special Occasion Permit in accordance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

1. That Report No. CMS22-021 be received; and 2. That the recommendations in the Town of Aurora Sport Tourism Strategy 2022 – 2026 be endorsed in principle, subject to Council approval of budgetary implications. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

That Report No. PDS22-033 be

1. That Report No. FIN22-012 be received; and 2. That the capital budget authority for the Financial System Replacement project 14012 be increased by $986,000 for a total budget of $2,486,000 and the project funding be revised as shown in Table 1 in this report be approved; and 3. That a transfer of $293,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve to the Information Technology Repair and Replacement reserve be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. That Report No. OPS22-005 be received; and 2. That St. Andrew’s College be authorized to continue to display its banner signs on the Town-owned light standards that abut 15800 & 15900 Yonge Street in accordance with section 3.5 of By-law No. 5840-16 for two terms of five (5) years each. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner

Whereas municipal sewage servicing allocation is becoming more limited in the Town of Aurora based on the approved growth projections and lands designated in the Official Plan for residential use; and Whereas the Town of Aurora has granted approval to a number of residential development applications, including the appropriate amount of servicing allocation to allow the developments to proceed to construction; and Whereas some of these approved developments are not being constructed in a timely manner; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to add the appropriate sunset clauses to all future site-specific zoning by-law amendments passed by Council to stipulate the following: i. If a building permit has not been issued under the Building Code for any building or structure so authorized within a specified time frame from enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment that is appropriate for the development, then the by-law will automatically repeal and if so repealed, the zoning of the property will revert to the original zoning; and ii. In addition, staff be directed to include existing Official Plan Servicing Allocation “Use it or Redistribute It” policies in all future residential draft plan of subdivision and site plan application approvals that will stipulate the applicant shall proceed to register the appropriate development agreement within a given time frame or receive an extension from Council and obtain a building permit within a specified time frame f

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: “That an annual funding commitment be made towards the Black History Month program and events beginning in 2022.” Yeas (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Humfryes Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

15 That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: “That staff report back with a summary of past activities related to Black History Month and proposed plans for the future by July 2022.” Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas Canada has designated February as Black History Month; and Whereas the Town of Aurora endorsed York Region’s Inclusion Charter and supports its’ goal of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and Whereas the Town of Aurora approved a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council directs all of the applicable departments to come together in consultation with local community organizations to support and promote a program for February 2023; and 2. That staff report back with a summary of past activities related to Black History Month and proposed plans for the future by July 2022. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

Whereas phragmites has been recognized as one of Canada’s worst invasive plants that threaten the existence of meaningful wetlands and ecosystems; and 16 Whereas wetlands are vital ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, purifying water, reducing flooding, and are an identified asset to help fight against climate change; and Whereas phragmites is known to thrive in our wetlands causing all other life to be choked out by outcompeting native wetland plants, leaving frogs and turtles without vital habitat, and blocking shoreline views and access; and Whereas phragmites has been identified as a known threat in Aurora such as the Arboretum, Mackenzie Marsh, Salamander Pond, and the Dave Tomlinson Nature Reserve; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council with an information report identifying phragmites areas of concern and recommendations on remediation. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That staff report back and provide an update on the Cultural and Recreation Grant Policy review. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.