Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

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

That the comments of the delegation be received and

That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 2, 2024, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CMS24-010 be received; and 2. That the Town enter into a five-year agreement with Marquee Theatrical Productions Inc. to be Aurora Town Square’s Resident Theatre Group on terms set out in this report. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. FIN24-015 be received; and 2. That the proposed budget timeline as detailed in Table 2 be approved. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Whereas water conservation and sustainable landscaping practices are essential for the well-being of our community and the environment; and Whereas xeriscaping is a water-efficient landscaping method that promotes the use of drought-resistant and native plants, reducing the need for irrigation and conserving water resources and reduce yard trimmings; and Whereas xeriscaping on Town boulevards has the potential to showcase the benefits of water-efficient landscaping, beautify our community, and inspire residents to adopt sustainable practices; and Whereas xeriscaping is currently considered an encroachment under Town Bylaws and is therefore not allowed; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council directs staff to report back on the feasibility of implementing xeriscaping on Town boulevards Town-wide. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo

1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of March 21, 2024, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That Council approval be required to exceed 10% of the overall project contingency. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Conflict (1): Councillor Gilliland

1. That Report No. OPS24-006 be received; and 2. That Capital Project No. GN0150 – Thelma Fielding Park conditional budget authority of $4,493,900 be approved; and that this project’s budget authority be increased by a further $2,616,100, resulting in a total revised budget authority for this project of $7,310,000; and 3. That this project’s total revised budget authority of $7,310,000 be funded by $2,000,000 in Parks & Recreation development charges and $2,310,000 in Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland proceeds; with the remainder funded through cost recoveries from St. Anne’s School and Shining Hill Estates Collection Inc.; and 4. That Council approval be required to exceed 10% of the overall project contingency. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Conflict (1): Councillor Gilliland

Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12 That Report No. OPS24-007 be

That By-laws item 11.1 be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

That By-laws item 11.2 be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo

That the By-laws, items 11.3 to 11.5 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.