Council

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved, including the following items requiring a two-thirds majority vote:  6.3 - Jane Snape, Resident; Re: Motion 10.3 – Councillor Rachel Gilliland, Councillor Ron Weese; Re: Pickleball Opportunities.  6.4 - Michael Bowcott, Resident; Re: Motion 10.3 – Councillor Rachel Gilliland, Councillor Ron Weese; Re: Pickleball Opportunities.  6.5 - Bill Maron, Total Tennis Inc.; Re: Motion 10.3 –Councillor Rachel Gilliland, Councillor Ron Weese; Re: Pickleball Opportunities.  6.6 - George Skoulikas, Resident; Re: Motion 10.2 – Mayor Mrakas; Re: 672 and 684 Henderson Drive.  6.7 - Emily McIntosh, Jenna Weck; Women of Ontario Say No; Re: CS23-008 - Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

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 7.8 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 to 8.2 inclusive, be received and the recommendations

1. That Report No. CS23-008 be received; and 2. That the Town of Aurora endorses Bill 5; and 3. That a copy of the motion be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Housing, MPP Aurora–Oak Ridges–Richmond Hill, Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP Newmarket–Aurora, Stephen Blais, MPP Orléans, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

That the main motion be amended to add the following clauses: “That the duties and functions of the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee include: To advise staff on traffic safety concerns identified by various stakeholders including Council, citizens, ratepayer groups, staff and other interested parties. These concerns may include but not be limited to addressing the overall movement of traffic and traffic volumes on Town roads, speeding concerns, traffic calming requests, highway safety considerations, parking restrictions, the application of school safety zones and community safety zones, and any alternatives and strategies related thereto; and To promote strategies that will modify aggressive driving behaviours through public education and awareness, through the implementation of by-laws, police enforcement, traffic calming measures and any other methods that have the effect of improving the general safety of the public at large by reducing accidents, property damage, personal injuries and fatalities.” 11 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. CS23-006 be received; and 2. That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be approved; and 3. That the amended Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee be approved; and 4. That the duties and functions of the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee include: a. To advise staff on traffic safety concerns identified by various stakeholders including Council, citizens, ratepayer groups, staff and other interested parties. These concerns may include but not be limited to addressing the overall movement of traffic and traffic volumes on Town roads, speeding concerns, traffic calming requests, highway safety considerations, parking restrictions, the application of school safety zones and community safety zones, and any alternatives and strategies related thereto; and b. To promote strategies that will modify aggressive driving behaviours through public education and awareness, through the implementation of by-laws, police enforcement, traffic calming measures and any other methods that have the effect of improving the general safety of the public at large by reducing accidents, property damage, personal injuries and fatalities. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

1. That Report No. PDS23-016 be received; and 2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2021-02 be approved, as shown in Figure 4 of this report and subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval as outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and 3. That the corresponding Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2021-06 be approved, to rezone the subject lands from “Estate Residential (ER)” to “Detached Third Density Residential (R3-X) Exception Zone”, “Detached Fourth Density Residential (R4)”, “Detached Fourth Density Residential (R4-X) Exception Zone”, “Detached Fourth Density Residential (R4-X2) Exception Zone”, “Public Open Space (O1)”, and “Environmental Protection (EP)” with site specific zoning standards as outlined in Appendix ‘B’ of this report; and 13 4. That the appropriate servicing be allocated to the development (138 units); and 5. That an implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment; and 6. That a By-law to stop up, close and convey Archerhill Court to the owner of the subject lands be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Thompson

Whereas affordable housing has reached a crisis level in communities across Canada; and Whereas responsible growth management and providing a range and mix of housing options are fundamental pillars of the Town’s Official Plan; and Whereas the Town continues to implement Provincial and Regional targets on housing, population, and density - having grown by approximately 12% from 2016-2021, and forecasted to continue to grow by over another 30% to 2051; and Whereas this growth emphasizes the importance of proactive and strategic planning for affordable and attainable housing, which further supports the economic strength and livability of the Town overall; and 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That through the Town’s ongoing Official Plan Review, the scope of the Town’s Official Plan be expanded to include modernized housing policies that clearly 15 articulate and define the Town’s strategies and actions on affordable and attainable housing to 2051 and beyond; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town develop an Affordable Housing Action Plan (AHAP), to be used to guide decision-making on how to address affordable housing and promote attainable housing options for residents through clear objectives and targets specifically designed for implementation within the local Aurora community context; and 3. Be it Further Resolved That the Affordable Housing Action Plan (AHAP) be developed through collaborative engagement with the community, local partners, and housing providers,

Whereas Weston Consulting has made requests to the Town of Aurora, The Regional Municipality of York, and the Province (Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing) to permit residential development at 672 and 684 Henderson Drive as of right; and Whereas the effect of such request would result in circumventing the Town’s existing approval process and forgoing an assessment of potential environmental impacts of proposed development on the subject lands; and 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora request the Province continue to support the Town’s position as well as the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) ruling for 672 and 684 Henderson Drive 16 and NOT permit residential development as of right on these lands; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Housing, MPP Aurora–Oak Ridges–Richmond Hill, and Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP Newmarket–Aurora. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Whereas the Town envisioned by 2021, Aurora would have a dynamic and robust sport system that enables all Town residents to engage in meaningful sport opportunities equal to their abilities, resulting in increased levels of participation in sport; and Whereas the Town of Aurora supported a Sport Plan, prioritizing growth, supporting an active community, and to place focus on increasing participation in sport; and Whereas Pickleball is the number one growing sport in North America that is gaining popularity in Aurora within numerous age groups, particularly adults and older adults; and Whereas often Pickleball leagues and courts fill up within the same day of registration leaving many without an opportunity to try or play the sport, or forced to go out of Town; and Whereas even though, the Town is still developing a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan, residents are eager to begin identifying creative Pickleball opportunities to capitalize on the upcoming spring, summer and fall seasons to help meet the demand; and 17 Whereas there may be creative opportunities with existing tennis courts, under-utilized parking lots, or community/corporate partnerships that could be explored; and Whereas tennis and pickleball courts serve a multi-use purpose extending use efficiently; and 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back with possible creative opportunities to increase Pickleball courts for the 2023 summer season; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report b

Whereas the Town of Aurora has developed a Sport Tourism Strategy to enhance the visitor experience, bring new events into the community, highlight hometown athletes, and incorporate cultural experiences for the community and visitors; and Whereas Aurora is a proven growing hockey community of fans, emerging players, and residents, with talent such as Connor McDavid, Robert Thomas, Barclay Goodrow, and Jr Panther Abby Lunney; and Whereas the cost of watching NHL-level games in person has become extremely unaffordable for the average family or for couples to enjoy; and Whereas there is an opportunity at the Aurora Community Centre to offer a permanent liquor license to watch in-person, high-level hockey games, such as the Jr. A Aurora Tigers and U18 Women’s International Silver Stick Tournament; and 18 Whereas other municipalities have successfully licensed certain facilities, such as Barrie and Collingwood, to enjoy watching high-level hockey talent and provide an opportunity for local athletes to compete in their hometown, celebrate and highlight the achievements of local athletes who are role models for future athletes; and 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate and report back to Council on the feasibility of a permanent liquor license at the Aurora Community Centre arena; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back with the recommended amendments to the Municipal Alcohol Policy that would need updating to facilitate this oppo

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

That the meeting be adjourned at 10:37 p.m.