The Aurora Record

Council

July 13, 2021

Who was there

Present (6): Wendy Gaertner, John Gallo, Rachel Gilliland, Harold Kim, Tom Mrakas, Michael Thompson

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 (18 motions)

16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the presentation be received. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Referred
That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.3 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 to 7.2 inclusive, be received and recommendations
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS21-057 be received; and 7 2. That Council approve the installation of speed cushions for the portion of Centre Street between Spruce Street and Wells Street. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson · Opposed (2): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS21-081 be received; and 2. That the existing pedestrian crossover installed on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate be retrofitted to further enhance safety for pedestrian and vulnerable road users; and 3. That the associated cost to retrofit the existing pedestrian crossover identified in Recommendation No. 2, be funded from Capital Project No. 34518 – Pedestrian Crossings as per the 2014 Development Charges Study. Yeas (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Kim
Defeated
In favour (2): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo · Opposed (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson
That the recommendation regarding retrofitting the existing pedestrian crossover on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate, be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
That main motion no. 2 be amended by adding the following clause: "That the improvements identified in option A, retrofitting the existing pedestrian crossover on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate, be implemented immediately." Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS21-081 be received; and 2. That the improvements identified in option A, retrofitting the existing pedestrian crossover on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate, be implemented immediately; and 3. That Council approve the installation of an Intersection Pedestrian Signals on the west approach of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate; and 4. That the associated cost to install the pedestrian signals identified in Recommendation No. 3. be funded from the Roads Repair and Replacement reserve. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. Now therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that Aurora install large print or graphic signs at all entrances of the Arboretum with the condition that, “Bicyclists must slow down and yield to slower moving traffic; and are required to call out a warning or use a bell when approaching other users from behind”. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Council and Staff create a development plan for area intensification with appropriate transition to the adjacent Stable Neighbourhoods as part of the review of the Aurora Promenade Plan. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff consider installing stop signs going both north and south at the intersection of Machell and Irwin Avenues to create a three-way stop; and 14 2. Be It Further Resolved That a crosswalk be considered on the south side of that intersection; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back in October with a recommendation of these modifications. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That the By-laws, 11.1 to 11.5 inclusive be enacted, with the exception of By-laws 11.2 and 11.3 which were voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
That by-law 11.2 be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
That by-law 11.3 be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gilliland Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Humfryes, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried

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