Council

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

That the presentation be received for information. 3 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the Consent Agenda items, 7.1 to 7.5 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. CMS22-010 be received; and 2. That the conversion of the Manager of Aurora Town Square contract position to a permanent position to be funded from the Aurora Town Square operating budget be approved; and 3. That the conversion of the Marketing Creative Specialist contract position to a permanent position to be funded from the Aurora Town Square operating budget be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CMS22-014 be received; and 2. That the Aurora Town Square Bridge, Outdoor Square, and Church Street Schoolhouse be approved as a Name Sale opportunity; and 3. That staff be directed to initiate negotiations with potential partners for the purpose of naming the Aurora Town Square Bridge, Outdoor Square, and Church Street Schoolhouse; and 4. That staff report back with their findings for Council approval. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner First, second, and fourth clauses

1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 28, 2022, be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CS22-018 be received; and 2. That staff bring forward a Short-Term Rental By-law at a future Council meeting for enactment; and 3. That staff be directed to implement a Short-Term Rental compliance monitoring system; and 4. That staff bring forward amendments to the Aurora Tribunal By-law at a future Council meeting for enactment; and 5. That an updated Schedule "I" of the Town's Fees and Charges By-law be brought forward once the fee changes associated with Short-Term Rentals are approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

1. That Report No. CMS22-016 be received; and 9 2. That the Aurora Sports Dome be approved as a Name Sale opportunity; and 3. That staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with potential naming rights sponsors for the Aurora Sports Dome and report back to Council in Closed Session. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson First and second clauses

Whereas recent events worldwide and in Canada clearly show that climate change is causing disastrous consequences for communities; and Whereas adaptation and mitigation are crucial for residents' safety and quality of life; and Whereas trees and green infrastructure are critical to mitigate climate change impacts like intense storms that could cause flooding; and Whereas tree canopies are important to mitigate the urban heat island effect and to decrease atmospheric carbon through sequestration; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review the Official Plan for revisions to strengthen protective language in the 11 Plan and any implementing policies and by-laws including Green Development Standards, Tree Compensation and Protection; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to review existing policies and by-laws that could be strengthened regarding the tree canopy for climate change mitigation and report back to Council at their earliest convenience. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas inflationary pressures are hindering the ability for young adults to rent or buy a home, outside of their parents’ home; and Whereas in-home senior care is on the rise, due to rising costs, health and safety, and/or lack of availability; and Whereas the Province is facing a major housing crisis and if our local municipality has enabling policies within its Official Plan and Zoning By- law, it would allow a second unit within a home plus an additional unit on a residential property; and Whereas other municipalities have enabled policies to allow accessory dwellings to offset this demand, where deemed appropriate; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to explore the introduction of an enabling policy in the Official Plan to permit accessory dwellings within appropriate locations followed by corresponding amendments to the Zoning By-law; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council as part of the Official Plan review update process. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the Town Clerk report back to Council regarding Deputy Mayor options for the next term of Council. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson

That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.2 inclusive, 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 8:37 p.m.