Council

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the following additional items, be approved:  Attachment for Community Presentation 4.1 – Deputy Fire Chief Volpe, CYFS; Re: Cost Recovery Program  Item 8.1 – PDS20-065 – Explore Aurora Campaign Funding Request  Presentation for Item 8.1 – PDS20-065 – Explore Aurora Campaign Funding Request  Motion 9.6 – Councillor Humfryes; Re: Lake Simcoe Protection Plan  Regional Report 10.1 – York Region Council Highlights – July 30, 2020 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner On a 2/3 majority vote the motion

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

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

1. That the General Committee reports of September 8, 2020 and September 22, 2020 be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. OPS20-013 be received; and 2. That Planning & Development Services present a Town initiated amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law to confirm and define the requirement for a landscape strip for all zones as required for the purposes of tree planting and supporting soil volume; and 3. That the definition of a Landscape Strip be changed to require a minimum 3.0m un-obstructed width solely for the purpose of tree planting and supporting soil volume; and 4. That the Landscape Design Guidelines be amended to: a. Clarify the soil depth required within Landscape Strips be a minimum 0.6m continuous topsoil depth; and b. Increase the Boulevard topsoil depth from 300mm to 450mm continuous depth; and 5. That the Town of Aurora's Engineering standards be reviewed ande revised to support an increase in topsoil depth within Town boulevards; and 6. That the Tree Removal/Pruning and Compensation Policy be amended as described in Report No. OPS20-013; and 7. That a by-law to amend the Tree Permit By-law (Number 5850- 16) be enacted at a future Council meeting to: a. Confirm the minimum tree size for compensation be 5cm trunk diameter or greater; and b. Refer compensation requirements for minor variance, consent to severe, stable neighbourhoods, site plan and 6 subdivision applications to the Tree Removal/Pruning and Compensation Policy; and c. Forbid tree removal permits from being issued from April 1st to August 31st in respect of the Migratory Birds Convention Act;

8 1. That Report No. PDS20-024 be received; and 2. That shared parking agreements with organizations in the area be considered as short-term parking solution and staff be directed to continue exploring the medium and long-term parking solutions; and 3. That the following intersection improvements be approved by Council subject to its final review as part of the Town's budget process which will enhance both vehicular and pedestrian flow: a. Installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Church Street (to be funded in the 10-year Capital Plan); and b. Converting the 2-way ‘Stop’ to an ‘All-way Stop’ at the intersection of Victoria Street and Church Street (to be funded by the Town’s Operations Department Operating Budget); and 4. That staff be directed to coordinate with Chandos to ensure the compliance of the parking and traffic management strategies recommended in the Parking Study; and 5. That the Downtown Parking Working Group continue to monitor and address parking related issues within the Library Square precinct during construction and report to Council as required. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: "That the Aurora Chamber of Commerce report back to Council regarding the success of the Explore Aurora marketing campaign" Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. That Report No. PDS20-065 be received; and 2. That Council approve funding in the amount $12,000 from the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support Phase 2 of the Explore Aurora marketing campaign; and 3. That the Aurora Chamber of Commerce report back to Council regarding the success of the Explore Aurora marketing campaign. 10 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

11 1. Now therefore be it hereby resolved that staff be directed to review the “Sidewalk Installation Policy” (#67), and report back to General Committee before the end of the first quarter of 2021 with proposed revisions for consideration including an approach that provides staff the delegated authority to install sidewalks for existing areas when the road is scheduled for reconstruction. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that the Town of Aurora post all closed session reports pertaining to the purchase of 15157, 15165, 15171 Yonge Street publicly the Library Square page on the Town’s website; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That those reports include the consultant prepared attachments provided staff receive their consent to be posted publicly. Yeas (1): Councillor Gaertner Nays (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to report back before the end of the year on the recommendation to have all future closed session meetings of Council audio-recorded; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the report include recommended policies pertaining to security, limited access for investigation purposes only and what protocols should be put into place for the retention and destruction of these records. 13 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the construction of a multi purpose space/gymnasium be added to the 2021 Capital Budget discussions; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That an option for a single, 6,000 sq. ft. gym, as initially discussed, and a second option for multiple gyms be presented at budget time. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a dedicated “Environmental Advisory Committee” be re-established to address ongoing climate change, adaptation, and mitigation initiatives, energy conservation, environmental matters and contribute comments to the Climate Action Plan, and the Community Energy Plan; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the “Environmental Advisory Committee” be comprised of one (1) member of Council and five (5) citizen members; and 15 3. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to advertise, in accordance with the provisions of the “Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory Committees and Local Boards”, for applications from members of the public for appointment to the “Environmental Advisory Committee”; and 4. Be It Further Resolved That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to appoint one appropriate staff liaison to support the work of the “Environmental Advisory Committee”; and 5. Be It Further Resolved That the terms of reference for the Community Advisory Committee be amended to remove the mandate for environmental initiatives. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora calls on the Ontario Government to demonstrate its commitment to clean water and protecting what matters most in the provincial statutory review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, by ensuring that provisions in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that protect water quality are not weakened and that policies protecting natural heritage be strengthened, in order to meet the targets of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Ontario Government be requested to work collaboratively with affected Provincial Ministries and all levels of government, including First Nations and Métis, to achieve the goals and targets of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and to resource the 16 programs that improve Lake Simcoe's water quality during the provincial statutory review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That copies of this resolution be provided to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horvath, MPP John Fraser, MPP Mike Schreiner, MPP Caroline Mulroney, and MPP Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the Regional Report of July 30, 2020 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

That the following by-laws, 12.1 to 12.3 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner

That the confirming by-law be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:19 p.m.