Council

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved with the addition of Alison Hughes as delegation 6.2. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the presentation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the comments of the delegation be received and

That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.12 inclusive, be approved with the exception of item 7.7, which was discussed and voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That the Special Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2024, be adopted as circulated. Yeas (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

1. That the Special Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2024, be

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: 3. That references to leveraging local Aurora social media influencers and micro influencers and Influencer Strategy be removed from the Multi-Year Strategic Communications Plan, 2023-2026. Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Mayor Mrakas, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CAO24-001 be received; and 2. That Council approve the Multi-Year Strategic Communications Plan, 2023-2026; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8 3. That references to leveraging local Aurora social media influencers and micro influencers and Influencer Strategy be removed from the Multi- Year Strategic Communications Plan, 2023-2026. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. FIN24-001 be received; and 2. That the reconciliation of the 2024 to 2026 operating budgets to the full-accrual basis of accounting, as required under Ontario Regulation 284/09, as summarized in Attachment 1 be endorsed. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: 2. That no Town of Aurora funds be used on any attendees including, but not limited to, travel, accommodations, etc. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9 Nays (1): Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. PDS24-007 be received; and 2. That no Town of Aurora funds be used on any attendees including, but not limited to, travel, accommodations, etc. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. PDS24-010 be received; and 2. That amendments to the Town’s Administrative Penalty By-law (AMPS) and the Town’s Building By-law to include an administrative penalty for the failure to have a safety fence installed at a residential construction site be brought forward for enactment at a future Council meeting. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10 Whereas the Dear Everybody Commitment, an initiative from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, champions inclusivity for individuals with disabilities across various sectors, urging authentic representation in marketing, product/service development, hiring practices, and accessibility; and Whereas The Town Of Aurora recognizes the profound commitment of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital to empower over 8,500 children and youth with disabilities annually, advocating for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being; and Whereas the Dear Everybody Commitment emphasizes the importance of dissolving biases and barriers against individuals with disabilities in advertising, media, workforce representation, and creating accessible spaces for all; and Whereas by adopting this motion, Council asserts its support for disability inclusion, showcasing The Town of Aurora’s dedication to creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all individuals, irrespective of abilities, fostering a more accessible and equitable environment; and Whereas The Town of Aurora has the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to accessibility by being the first municipality to sign the Dear Everybody Commitment; 1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That Council undertakes the significant step of signing the Dear Everybody Commitment, affirming the municipality's commitment to fostering inclusivity for individuals with dis

1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of December 21, 2023, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the By-law item 13.1 be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gaertner Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12

That the By-law item 13.2 be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:26 p.m.