Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved, including the following items requiring a two-thirds majority vote:  Delegation 5.3 - David Charezenko, representing Silhouette Aurora Inc.; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21-064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street  Delegation 5.4 - Peter Care and Erin Miller, Residents; Re: Item 7.1.8 - PDS21- 064 - Application for Site Plan Approval, Silhouette Aurora Inc. (Formerly Bara Group), 15086-15106 Yonge Street Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Gilliland On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

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 delegation be received and

6 That the Consent Agenda items, 6.1 to 6.3 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 to 7.3 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That Library Square be renamed as Aurora Town Square. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Gilliland

1. That Report No. CMS21-018 be received; and 2. That Library Square be renamed as Aurora Town Square. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (2): Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Gilliland

That the main motion be amended by adding the following sub-clause: iv. That the snow storage facility be moved offsite and replaced with deciduous trees. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. PDS21-064 be received; and 2. That the revised development concept for Site Plan Application File SP-2018-03 to permit the development of 53 stacked townhouse units, continue to be approved in principle, subject to the following conditions: i. That all outstanding comments, conditions, and requirements from Town and external agencies be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services, prior to execution of a Site Plan agreement; and 11 ii. That the Owner obtain Minor Variance approval for the required exceptions to Zoning By-law No. 6000-17, as amended, as identified in Table 1 of this report, from the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee’s decision for the Minor Variance shall be final and binding, and the applicant shall satisfy any conditions of approval imposed by the Committee; and iii. That the Owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the provision for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, securities, and any other financial obligations; and iv. That the snow storage facility be moved offsite and replaced with deciduous trees; and 3. That Council revoke servicing allocation for six (6) townhouse dwelling units. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. PDS21-075 be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2017-01 (TFP Aurora Developments Inc.) be approved to: a. Amend Schedule AA of OPA 30 to re-designate the subject lands to “Low-Medium Density Residential” and “Medium- High Density Residential”, and amend Schedule ‘H’ of the Town of Aurora Official Plan to identify a new Site Specific Policy Area, in accordance with Figures 5 and 6 attached to this report; and 13 b. Amend OPA 30 policies to allow for a “6-storey Supportive Housing (senior citizens’ home) Building” as a permitted use, and allow for maximum net residential density to be calculated across all lands designated as Medium-High Density Residential within the development; and 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2017-03 (TFP Aurora Developments Inc.) be approved to rezone the subject lands to “Detached Fourth Density Residential Exception R4(XX) Zone”, “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception R8(XX) Zone”, and “Second Density Apartment Residential Exception RA2(XX) Zone”; and 4. That should the applicant secure the lands between Block 37 and 53 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision from York Region as shown on Figure 4, that these lands be rezoned from “Open Space O1 Zone” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception R8(XX) Zone”; and a. That in accordance with Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., as amended, that no further notice is required to be given in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law, as incl

1. That Report No. PDS21-074 be received; and 2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2020-07 to permit the construction of a seven (7) storey building with 125 independent living units be approved, in principle, subject to the following conditions: a. That all outstanding comments and requirements of the Town and external agencies be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services, prior to execution of a site plan agreement; b. That the Owner enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the provision for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, securities, and any other financial obligations; and 3. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be approved and that the amending By-law be presented for enactment at a future Council Meeting. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner

1. That Report No. PDS21-076 be received; and 2. That the creation of a new project with total Capital Budget Authority of $20,000 for the purposes of an AEDC marketing campaign to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve be approved; and 3. That the management and distribution of the funds be directed through the Economic Development Operating Budget in accordance with the Town’s Finance and Procurement processes. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gallo

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate the following, but not be limited to: a. The feasibility of making disc golf available in Aurora; b. Identifying locations; c. Identifying and reviewing disc golf organizational providers in this sector; d. Reviewing the experience of other municipalities; e. Any resources required; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back by the end of October 2021. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back by October 2021 regarding the Town integrating a pilot program to collaborate with the existing Town of Aurora Cleanup Day starting in 2022 to include an Invasive Weed Cleanup Day in specific areas identified by the Town; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town Parks Division, in collaboration with the Arboretum, introduce an in-person pop-up education campaign at events such as the Aurora Farmers’ Market to help identify, treat, safe handling and/or disposal of invasive species and insects, as deemed appropriate by Town staff and volunteer opportunities. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back on how the municipality can better address the issue of food insecurity in Aurora by: a. Investigating the possibility of creating a Food Charter for Aurora; and b. Investigating the creation of a volunteer Food Security Advisory Committee that will: i. Initiate the development of, and support the implementation of, a Town of Aurora Food Strategy with a goal toward better access to quality, safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all residents; and ii. Foster support for local food security initiatives such as backyard gardening programs, and container gardening programs, that ensure greater food security and food literacy in Aurora. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the By-laws items 11.1 and 11.2 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 11:15 p.m.