Town of Aurora
General Committee
Meeting Revised Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, October 17, 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

Rocco Morsillo, Resident; Re: Item 9.7 - PDS23-127 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-06 – 56 Spruce Street

7.

Consent Agenda

7.1

Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 28, 2023

• 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 28, 2023, be received for information.

8.

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

9.1

CS23-057 - Council Compensation Review 2023

• 1. That Report No. CS23-057 be received; and
  2. That the annual compensation for the role of Mayor and Councillor be adjusted between the 55th and 60th percentile of the market comparator group; and
  3. That the annual vehicle allowance for Councillors be increased to $7,000; and
  4. That participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan with shared contributions between the Town and participants be extended to all Councillors; and
  5. That participation in the health and dental group benefits program at the cost of the Town be extended to all Councillors; and
  6. That the severance provision of Council Compensation By-Law for the role of Mayor be increased from a maximum six to a maximum of eight months; And that it be extended to Councillors at one month per year of service to a maximum of four months; and
  7. That Staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Council Compensation By-Law prior to the end of this term of Council to reflect the updated compensation and recommendations above with an effective date of the start of the next term of Council.

9.2

FIN23-038 - 2024-26 Rates and Fees Update

• 1. That Report No. FIN23-038 be received; and
  2. That a bylaw be enacted to set the 2024, 2025 and 2026 fees and charges for applications, permits, use of Town property, the sale of documents and for the prescribed service charges for administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules.

9.3

CMS23-045 - Pickleball Opportunities - Update

• 1. That Report No. CMS23-045 be received; and
  2. That the indoor and outdoor pickleball program opportunities (offered in 2023) be endorsed to continue as an interim solution to support the interest in the sport of pickleball.

9.4

CMS23-044 - Sports Field Development Strategy - Status Update

• 1.  That Report No. CMS23-044 be received for information.

9.5

CS23-062 - 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

• 1. That Report No. CS23-062 be received; and
  2. That the 2024 Meeting Schedule (Attachment No. 1) be approved; and
  3. That the Town Clerk be authorized to make amendments to the Council and Committee meeting calendar as required.

9.6

FIN23-039 - Interim Forecast Update - As of August 31, 2023

• 1. That Report No. FIN23-039 be received for information.

9.7

PDS23-127 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-06 – 56 Spruce Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS23-127 be received; and
  2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2023-06 be approved to permit a rear addition and alterations at 56 Spruce Street, as shown in Attachment 2. 

10.

Notices of Motion

10.1

Councillor Weese; Re: Request for the Regional Municipality of York to Construct a Crosswalk at St. John’s Sideroad and McKinley Gate, Aurora

11.

Regional Report

11.1

York Regional Council Highlights of September 28, 2023

• 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of September 28, 2023, be received for information.

12.

New Business

13.

Public Service Announcements

14.

Closed Session

15.

Adjournment