Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Revised Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall

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1.

Call to Order

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

According to the Procedure By-law, the consent of a two-thirds majority vote of Members present is required to permit the addition of Delegations item 6.3 to the agenda.

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Community Presentations

5.1

Stephen Forsey, Director, Sport Aurora; Re: Sport Aurora and Community Programs 2024

5.2

Mayor Mrakas; Re: 2024 Citizen of the Year Presentation

6.

Delegations

6.1

Tom Hashem, Resident; Re: Item 8.7.4 - PDS24-062 - George Street Parkland Acquisition Next Steps - Demolition, Zoning, Park Design Consultation

6.2

David Heard, Resident; Re: Item 8.7.2 - PDS24-060 - Results of Consultation with Owners Regarding Heritage Designation

6.3

Christopher Watts, The Aurora Heritage Authority; Re: Item 8.7.2 - PDS24-060 - Results of Consultation with Owners Regarding Heritage Designation

7.

Consent Agenda

• That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.8 inclusive, be approved.

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024

• 1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 28, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.2

Council Closed Session Minutes of May 28, 2024 (confidential attachment)

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of May 28, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.3

Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.4

Council Closed Session Minutes of June 4, 2024 (confidential attachment)

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of June 4, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.5

Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.6

Council Closed Session Minutes of June 18, 2024 (confidential attachment)

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of June 18, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.7

Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

7.8

Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of April 26 and May 24, 2024

• 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of April 26 and May 24, 2024, be received for information.

7.9

Council Workshop/Education Session Minutes of June 18, 2024

• 1. That the Council Workshop/Education Session Minutes of June 18, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

8.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of June 4, 2024

• That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of June 4, 2024, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.

8.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

8.1.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2024

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2024, be received for information.

8.1.2

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024

• 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024, be received for information.

8.1.3

Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024

• 1. That the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024, be received for information.

8.1.4

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2024

• 1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2024, be received for information.

8.2

Community Services Committee Agenda

8.2.1

CMS24-023 - Sport Plan Update - No. 5

• 1. That Report No. CMS24-023 be received for information.

8.2.2

CMS24-021 - Aurora Historical Society - Hillary House Considerations

• 1. That Report No. CMS24-021 be received; and
  2. That the Town consult with the Aurora Historical Society and its members to receive their input on the future of Hillary House; and
  3. That the Town and the Aurora Historical Society together host public consultations on the future of Hillary House; and
  4. That staff report back to Council following these consultations with recommendations on the Hillary House.

8.3

Corporate Services Committee Agenda

8.4

Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda

8.4.1

FIN24-025 - 2023 Year End Investment Report and Annual Policy Review

• 1. That Report No. FIN24-025 be received; and
  2. That Council re-affirms their approval of the Investment Policy Statement.

8.5

Administration Committee Agenda

8.6

Operational Services Committee Agenda

8.6.1

OPS24-014 - Town Park Accessible Playground Update and Funding Increase

• 1. That Report No. OPS24-014 be received; and
  2. That the total budget authority for Project No. AM0356 – Playground Replacement (Fully Accessible) – Town Park be increased to $532,000 representing an increase of $132,000 to be funded from the Parks AM Reserve be approved; and
  3. That the total budget authority for Project No. AM0357 – Splash Pad Surface Upgrade – Town Park be increased to $90,700 representing an increase of $15,700 to be funded from the Parks AM Reserve be approved.

8.7

Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda

8.7.1

PDS24-064 - 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

• 1. That Report No. PDS24-064 be received; and
  2. That Council endorse the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (ECDMP) and the recommendations contained in the 2024 ECDMP. 

8.7.2

PDS24-060 - Results of Consultation with Owners Regarding Heritage Designation

• 1. That Report No. PDS24-060 be received; and
  2. That, at minimum, the eight properties whose owners indicated support for heritage designation (listed under Attachment #1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act:
     • 71 Connaught Avenue, 15 Kennedy Street West, 19 Kennedy Street West, 29 Kennedy Street West, 77 Spruce Street, 80 Spruce Street, 139 Temperance Street, and 59 Tyler Street;
  3. That staff be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate the respective properties Council chooses to pursue for designation in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
  4. That the respective designation by-laws be brought before Council for adoption if no objections are received as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

8.7.3

PDS24-061 - Draft Affordable Housing Action Plan

• 1. That Report No. PDS24-061 be received; and
  2. That the draft Affordable Housing Action Plan (Attachment #1) be consulted upon with the public and other stakeholders prior to a finalized version being brought back to Council for endorsement.

8.7.4

PDS24-062 - George Street Parkland Acquisition Next Steps - Demolition, Zoning, Park Design Consultation

• 1. That Report No. PDS24-062 be received; and
  2. That staff be directed to proceed with the process to demolish the building and prepare the site for development; and
  3. That a new capital project with total budget authority of $415,800 be approved, to be funded from the Proceeds from Land Sales reserve; and
  4. That staff be directed to begin the public consultation process for the design of the park and report back to Council; and
  5. That staff be directed to proceed with the process to rezone the George Street property as outlined herein.

8.8

Member Motions

8.9

Regional Report

8.9.1

York Regional Council Highlights of May 23, 2024

• 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of May 23, 2024, be received for information.

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

9.1

Member Motion - Councillor Gilliland; Re: Supporting Affordable Housing Options Leslie Corridor

(Deferred from Committee of the Whole meeting of June 4, 2024)

9.2

FIN24-035 - Required Bill 185 Amendments to the Development Charges Study and By-law

• 1. That Report No. FIN24-035 be received; and
  2. That no public meetings are required under section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and
  3. That the updated development charge calculations be adopted; and
  4. That the proposed amending Development Charges By-law be enacted on June 25, 2024.

10.

New Business

11.

By-laws

11.1

By-law Number XXXX-24 - Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (south side of Mosley Street).

(Council Closed Session Report No. PDS23-056, Apr 18, 2023)

11.2

By-law Number XXXX-24 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6592-24, to establish development charges for the Town of Aurora.

(Council Report No. FIN24-035, Jun 25, 2024)

11.3

By-law Number XXXX-24 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Deputy Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.

12.

Closed Session

13.

Confirming By-law

13.1

By-law Number XXXX-24 - Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council meeting on June 25, 2024

14.

Adjournment