Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

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

That the comments of the Delegations, items 5.1 to 5.3 inclusive, be received and

That the following Consent Agenda items, 6.1 to 6.6 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 and 7.2, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. OPS21-007 be received; and 8 2. That the current Winter Maintenance Service Level Standards remain unchanged; and 3. That upon the conclusion of the current winter roads maintenance contract in April of 2021 the Town enter into a new contract for the delivery of road winter maintenance for four (4) of the Town’s road plow routes; and 5. That contracted vehicles do not exceed eight (8) model years of age at any time during the life of the contract. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson First, second, third, and fifth clauses

That the following clause be

1. That Report No. FIN21-007 be received; and 2. That the use of a construction line of credit up to a maximum value of $8.2 million to fund the Stronach Aurora Recreation 9 Complex (SARC) Gymnasium project during its construction be approved; and 3. That up to a maximum of $8.2 million in long-term debt authority for the refinancing of the construction line of credit in the form of a 20-year debenture be issued upon the SARC Gymnasium project’s substantial completion; and 4. That $3.375 million in long-term debt authority for the financing of the construction of the Hallmark Baseball Diamonds in the form of a 20-year debenture be issued; and 5. That Council enact the SARC Gymnasium project’s interim/long- term debt financing by-law at a future Council meeting; and 6. That Council enact the Hallmark Baseball Diamonds project’s long-term debt financing by-law at a future Council meeting; and 7. That upon finalization of the SARC Gymnasium project’s long- term financing plan, an informational report be provided to Council which outlines the details of such, including interest rates and net cost of borrowing. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

10 That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: That the condition on the approval of Capital Project No. 14047 – Computer and Related Infrastructure Renewal in the amount of $660,361 be lifted and the project proceed; and That staff report back to Council regarding the lifecycle management strategy for laptops and desktops purchased from 2018 moving forward. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CS21-014 be received; and 2. That the condition on the approval of Capital Project No. 14047 – Computer and Related Infrastructure Renewal in the amount of $660,361 be lifted and the project proceed; and 3. That staff report back to Council regarding the lifecycle management strategy for laptops and desktops purchased from 2018 moving forward. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas the Town has created one-way streets in the northeast area of Aurora; and Whereas the one-way streets and traffic calming measures within those streets have created a safer neighbourhood; and Whereas Centre Street was created as a one-way street from Spruce Street to the north section of Wells Street; and Whereas this small stretch of street has created an unsafe condition where vehicles drive the wrong way on a one-way street; and Whereas this situation needs to be addressed before a serious accident occurs; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review this issue and determine the best traffic calming measures and traffic deterrent to prevent vehicles driving the wrong way on a one-way street and report back to Council before the end of April 2021. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas the Town has begun to enforce the three-bag limit for garbage; and Whereas residents from time to time may need to exceed three bags of garbage; and Whereas a bag tag is available in many municipalities that have garbage bag limits; 12 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to report back to Council with a garbage bag tag policy to be implemented as soon as possible. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas residents have approached the Town of Aurora requesting a pilot project to allow a backyard chicken coop for the purpose of laying eggs; and Whereas residents feel that this opportunity may benefit their health and well-being; and Whereas other municipalities, including Newmarket, have either explored a pilot project, are in stages of amending by-laws, or have amended by-laws to allow it; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council by the end of April 2021 on the feasibility of a pilot program to allow backyard chicken coops for the purposes of egg production, and on the implications of such a pilot program. Yeas (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Gilliland Nays (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas the Promenade Secondary Plan guides and manages growth for the Yonge and Wellington corridors, which was approved in 2010 and is now more than ten years old; and 13 Whereas the success for Downtown revitalization is dependent on a clear vision for the area and one that is developed in cooperation with the Town’s Official Plan review; and Whereas currently the Town has commenced a review of its Official Plan; and Whereas an update of the Promenade Secondary Plan would implement a new forward-thinking vision for the Yonge and Wellington corridors that would protect our heritage while appropriately and effectively revitalizing the Downtown core; and Whereas an update would help further stimulate economic development, and enhance our Downtown area as a focal point for retail, service, and special events, by building upon the Library Square redevelopment; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council authorize staff to initiate a review of the “Promenade Secondary Plan” in combination with the Official Plan update and to utilize the approved Official Plan capital project for funding. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas the Growth Plan is a provincial plan that provides a framework which guides land use planning and supports growth through intensification; and Whereas a primary goal of the York Region Official Plan is to enhance the Region's urban structure through city building, intensification and compact, complete vibrant communities; and Whereas a portion of the Aurora Promenade includes a proposed Major Transit Station Area that is planned for growth and includes a number of Heritage properties; and 14 Whereas a vibration study should be requested as a part of a complete application for intensification projects, where applicable, to protect Heritage homes; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That, as part of the Town of Aurora Official Plan Review, consideration be given to adding a policy to require that a vibration study be identified as a requirement in the pre-consultation process for intensification projects located in the Aurora Promenade and the Major Transit Station Area where Heritage homes and a Heritage district are identified. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the Regional Report of January 28, 2021, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the confirming by-law be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:43 p.m.