Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner

That the comments of the delegation be received and

That the Consent Agenda Items, 7.1 to 7.4 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 8.1 to 8.2 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CMS22-006 be received; and 2. That staff be directed to proceed with Option 1, a single gymnasium, multipurpose space and renovated customer service and administration space; and 3. That staff report back to Council with a final design and updated cost estimate prior to tender issuance. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

That the fourth clause of the main motion be replaced with the following: "That Site Plan Application File: SP-2020-05 be brought back to Council for approval." Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

1. That Report Nos. PDS22-002 and PDS22-026 be received; and 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application File: ZBA 2019- 01 be endorsed in principle, including the proposed increase in height in exchange for the proposed community benefits as discussed herein; and 3. That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment once an agreement has been executed between the Town and the Owner to secure the proposed Section 37 community benefits; and 4. That Site Plan Application File: SP-2020-05 be brought back to Council for approval; and 5. That servicing allocation be allocated to service the development with 150 apartment units. Yeas (3): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Kim Nays (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report Nos. PDS22-002 and PDS22-026 be received; and 2. That the applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control from L&B Aurora Inc. regarding the North East Quadrant of Wellington Street and John West Way be refused as the proposed development does not conform to the Town’s Official Plan for reasons, including but not limited to the following: 11 i. It encroaches on environmental lands as well as the established flood plain; ii. The proposed density is not appropriate for the site; iii. There is a significant adverse impact to species of concern currently inhabiting the site; iv. The outstanding conditions required by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority create concern for the long- term effects to the surrounding areas; and v. No ground floor retail units proposed for the subject site. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the second clause of the main motion be amended as follows: "That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application File: ZBA 2021-02 (Shining Hill Collections Inc.) be approved to rezone a portion of the subject lands from “Oak Ridges Moraine Rural (RU-ORM)” to “Institutional Zone” [I]" Yeas (4): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Humfryes, and Councillor Kim Nays (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. PDS22-032 be received; and 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application File: ZBA 2021- 02 (Shining Hill Collections Inc.) be approved to rezone a portion of the subject lands from “Oak Ridges Moraine Rural (RU-ORM)” to “Institutional Zone” [I]; and 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That the comments from Delegation 6.1, by George Popalis, regarding municipal tree removal request, be

Whereas Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial Planning Policy; and Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation to ensure, “that future planning and development will meet the specific needs of (our) community”; and Whereas our Official Plan includes provisions that encourage development of the “missing middle” or “gentle density” to meet the need for attainable housing in our community; and Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province; and Whereas it is within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that better the community or fit within the vision of the Town of Aurora Official Plan; and Whereas it is also within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to deny Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that do not better the community or do not fit within the vision of the Town of Aurora Official Plan; and Whereas municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of Aurora; and 15 Whereas the OLT has the authority to make a final decision on planning matters based on a “best planning outcome” and not whether the proposed development is in compliance with municipal Offici

That By-laws 12.1, 12.2, and amended by-law 12.3, 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.

That the meeting be adjourned at 10:36 p.m.