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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Weese
3 That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.3 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Weese
That the General Committee meeting report of December 6, 2022, be received and the recommendations
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Weese
1. That Report No. FIN22-039 be received; and 2. That the proposed 2023 Budget be
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
Whereas Aurora has been home to many emerging rental properties and is expected to grow in the coming years; and Whereas the Town of Aurora has experienced a large increase in property standards and safety concerns that are currently complaint driven; and Whereas a licensing and inspection program could assist in a proactive approach to ensure safety of the tenants and respect current municipal property standards by-laws; and Whereas other municipalities have an inspection and licensing system in place to assist in a streamlined, proactive approach in addressing these concerns; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That: a. Staff report back on the feasibility and implications of implementing a proactive property inspection program for rental apartment buildings and rental residential units including secondary suites; and b. Staff report back on the feasibility and implications of implementing a Residential Rental Unit licensing system; and c. Staff report back in collaboration with Central York Fire Services (CYFS) in respect to safety inspections. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Weese
That the By-laws item 12.1 be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Weese Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Weese
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Gaertner