Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Revised Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Time:

7:00 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall

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1.

Call to Order

Councillor Thompson in the Chair.

Note: Added items are marked with an asterisk (*).

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Community Presentations

6.

Delegations

6.1

Roy Cohen, President, Aurora Youth Soccer Club; Re: Item 9.3 - CMS23-043 - Sports Dome Operations Review

6.2

Christopher Watts, The Aurora Heritage Authority; Re: Street Naming Policy

7.

Consent Agenda

8.

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

8.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023

• 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023, be received for information.

8.2

Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023

• 1. That the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023, be received for information.

8.3

Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023

• 1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023, be received for information.

8.4

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023

• 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023, be received for information. 

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

9.1

OPS23-024 - Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Skatepark Repair and Alternative Location Options

• 1. That Report No. OPS23-024 be received; and
  2. That the condition on the approval of a total of $1,195,000 in Capital Budget authority for Capital Project No. 72281 – AFLC Skatepark Reconstruction be lifted, and the project proceed; and
  3. That the total Capital Budget authority for Capital Project No. 72281 be increased to $1,775,500 representing an increase of $580,500 to be funded by $445,500 from the Parks Asset Management and $135,000 from the Growth & New reserves; and
  4. That the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) skatepark remain in its current location.

9.2

OPS23-021 - Winter Outdoor Rink Status Update

• 1. That Report No. OPS23-021 be received; and
  2. That staff continue to utilize rink kits for construction of outdoor ice rinks versus traditional natural ice; and
  3. That a full size (NHL) rink kit system be included in the 2025 Capital Budget as a placeholder for an additional outdoor rink; and
  4. That staff present to Council in 2024 a Business Plan that considers the costs and benefits of establishing a Refrigerated Boarded Outdoor Rink.

9.3

CMS23-043 - Sports Dome Operations Review

• 1. That Report No. CMS23-043 be received; and
  2. That the license agreement with the Aurora Youth Soccer Club be amended to replace the requirement to provide Audited Financial Statements with an alternative financial report being a Financial Review; and
  3. That a 10% reduction to the Sports Dome rental fees for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club be approved, effective January 1, 2024.

9.4

OPS23-023 - Dog Waste Pilot Project

• 1. That Report No. OPS23-023 be received; and
  2. That, based on the positive results of the pilot project for dog waste containers, that the new service level be adopted permanently in parks and trails; and
  3. That the Operating Budget be increased accordingly to accommodate disposal costs of organic waste; and
  4. That staff include dog waste containers in the 2024-2026 Capital Budget.

9.5

PDS23-121 - Additional Properties to Consider for Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

• 1. That Report No. PDS23-121 be received; and
  2. That staff consult with the owners of the 30 properties outlined in Attachment 1 to receive feedback on the consideration of the properties for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
  3. That staff report back to Council on the feedback received from the owners prior to any further action being pursued, including the authorization and issuance of any potential Notices of Intention to Designate the properties.

9.6

PDS23-126 - Strategies for Minimizing Negative Impacts of Residential Infill Construction

• 1. That Report No. PDS23-126 be received for information.

9.7

CMS23-038 - Aurora Town Square Business Plan

(Referred from Special Meeting of Council of September 25, 2023)

• 1. That Report No. CMS23-038 be received; and
  2. That the 2024-2026 Aurora Town Square Business Plan be approved, and that its financial implications be inserted into the draft operating budget for Council’s review and approval.

10.

Notices of Motion

10.1

Councillor Kim; Re: Cannabis Retail Applications for the Town of Aurora

11.

Regional Report

12.

New Business

13.

Public Service Announcements

14.

Closed Session

15.

Adjournment