Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved, including the withdrawal of Motion 10.1 - Mayor Mrakas; Re: Eliminating Minimum Parking Requirements for New Residential Developments. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

That the presentation be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 to 8.3 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CMS23-021 be received; and 2. That Council endorse the recommendations contained in the attached Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2023-2027. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. CMS23-032 and Report No. CMS23-024 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 27, 2023 6 2. That total capital budget authority for capital project No. 72410 – SARC Gymnasium of $14,101,400 be approved, representing an increase of $2,976,400 to be funded from $2,828,900 in additional Parks & Recreation DCs and $147,500 from the Facility Asset Management reserve; and 3. That in accordance with the Town of Aurora’s Official Plan, a further $27,000 be contributed to the Public Art reserve fund, to maintain the required one percent of the total revised project cost be approved; and 4. That staff be authorized to proceed to award the project contract in accordance with procurement procedures; and 5. That Council delegate authority to the CAO to approve contract amendments, which require Council approval under the Procurement Policy, for the consulting services related to the SARC addition project. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause and removing clause 2(a): That the installations of speed cushions at location "a. Conover Avenue between River Ridge Boulevard and Borealis Avenue" be

1. That Report No. PDS23-037 be received; and 2. That Council approve the installation of speed cushions at the following location: b. Aurora Heights Drive between Bathurst Street and Delayne Drive (west leg); and 3. That the installations of speed cushions at location "a. Conover Avenue between River Ridge Boulevard and Borealis Avenue" be

That the main motion be amended to add the following clause: That the Aurora Council support the Regional Report and comments related to the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) being considered by Regional Council on June 29, 2023. The amendment was

Whereas the province of Ontario has a goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, in collaboration with municipal partners; and Whereas on June 16, 2023, the Town of Aurora specifically received a request from Minister Steve Clark to demonstrate a commitment to accelerating housing supply through the development of a local Housing Target to 2031 and a Municipal Housing Pledge; and Whereas providing a range and mix of new housing represents good planning, with the Town currently developing a local Affordable Housing Action Plan and supportive policies existing in the Town’s Official Plan; and Whereas local Housing Targets and Municipal Housing Pledges have already been provided by 28 other municipalities across Ontario; 1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to identify a locally appropriate Housing Target to meet current and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 27, 2023 13 future housing needs for Aurora to 2031 and develop a Municipal Housing Pledge that affirms the Town’s commitment to accelerate housing supply in partnership with the province; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That this local Housing Target and Municipal Housing Pledge be brought forward to Council for consideration of approval and be sent to the province prior to the December 15, 2023, provincial submission deadline. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

That By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.3 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim

Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 27, 2023 15 That the confirming By-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.