Whereas the Council Conference budget provides funding for Council Members to attend conferences; and Whereas these conferences provide valuable education for future political work; and Whereas this provides future benefit to the residents; and Whereas in an election year it is uncertain which Council Members will be seeking re-election, and of those who will win; and Whereas fiscal responsibility
Council, September 22, 2026 · Defeated
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 to 6.6, be approved.
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of June 3, 2026, be received and the recommendations
1. That Report No. PDS26-030 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 14 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-07 be approved, as shown in Figure 4, to remove the site-specific Apartment zone RA2(559), and Single Detached R5(560), while updating the site-specific development standards for Townhouse R8(558) Exception Zone, and maintaining the existing Environment Protec
1. That Report No. PDS26-056 be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2025-03 be approved to redesignate 255 Old Yonge Street to “Stable Neighbourhoods” and “Environmental Protection” and on 16003 Yonge Street and 219 Old Yonge Street to “Medium-High Urban Residential” and “Environmental Protection” with a Site-Specific Policy Area (75); and Council Meeting Minutes June 23,
1. That Report No. PDS26-057 be received; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2022-08 be approved to rezone the subject lands from “Service Employment (E1)(226) Exception Zone” and “General Employment (E2)”to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8-H) Holding Exception Zone (584)”; and Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 16 3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2022-02 be
1. That Report No. CS26-013 and Report No. CS26-018 be received; and 2. That the by-law respecting the delegation of authority pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be enacted. Yeas (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas Main Motion as Amended
Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 20 That the By-laws item 12.2 be enacted. Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
That the By-laws item 12.3 and By-laws item 12.4 be enacted. Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
That the By-laws item 12.5 be enacted. Yeas (4): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Weese, and Councillor Gaertner Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 21 Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
That the By-laws item 12.6 be enacted. Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
That the by-laws item 12.7 be enacted. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved. 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
1. That Report No. CMS26-012 be received; and 2. That the condition on the approval of and budget authority for Capital Project No. GN-F-0106 – Aurora Town Square Sail Shade Structure in the amount of $150,000 be lifted, and the project be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS26-037 be received; and 2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Yeas (1): Councillor Gilliland Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of March 10, 2026, be received and the recommendations
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
1. That Report No. PDS26-027 be received; and 2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.3 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
1. That Members of Council be appointed to the following Task Force effective February 1, 2026: Cannabis Retail Review Task Force - Councillors Ron Weese and John Gallo Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the By-laws, items 11.3 to 11.5 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Gallo
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.2 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of December 2, 2025, be received and the recommendations
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS25-114 be received; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-2024-05 be approved to rezone the subject lands to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception Zone R8-579” and “Environmental Protection (EP)”; and 3. That the implementing By-law for the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillo
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That staff report back to Council biannually with an Aurora Town Square performance update, including financial results, attendance and booking metrics, programming outcomes, and Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 7 progress toward the revenue and utilization targets identified in the Business Plan. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Coun
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CMS25-032 be received; and 2. That the Aurora Town Square Business Plan, 2026-2027 be approved; and 3. That staff report back to Council biannually with an Aurora Town Square performance update, including financial results, attendance and booking metrics, programming outcomes, and progress toward the revenue and utilization targets identified in the Business Plan. Yeas (7): Mayo
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. FIN25-057 be received; and 2. That the York Region Development Incentives Collaboration Policy (Attachment #1) be approved; and 3. That the Development Charges Credit and Reimbursement Policy (Attachment #2) be approved; and 4. That the Development Charges Refund Policy (Attachment #3) be approved. Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 9 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor We
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 18 That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.3 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
1. That Project GN-F-0108: Special Events LED Screen in the 2026 budget be paused pending further analysis; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Council with: Special Meeting of Council Minutes November 17, 2025 5 A comprehensive business case evaluating operational need, rental vs. purchase options, lifecycle, storage, technical staffing and maintenance requirements, and identified c
1. That Project GN-F-0106: Aurora Town Square Sail Shade Structures be paused for further analysis; and 2. That staff report back with more information for Council to consider: Alternative shade solutions, including portable, modular, or temporary structures; and A comparison of capital cost, lifecycle cost, seasonal labour, storage needs, and functional effectiveness. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas,
1. That the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to include a new capital project for the planning, design, and construction of a West Aurora Off- Leash Canine Amenity space; and 2. That the project be funded through the Growth and New reserve with a placeholder allocation in an amount advised by staff as appropriate to support site selection, public engagement, design, and initial construction; and 3.
1. That the proposed $47,000 part-time contracted student position be removed from the Tax Stabilization Fund presented in the 2026 Operating Budget. Yeas (3): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Kim Nays (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Thompson On a tie-vote, the motion
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of October 14, 2025, be received and the recommendations
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.7 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: That Council direct staff to revise the windrow removal program to seniors 65+ at a cost of $200 per household and offer a subsidized windrow service to individuals who identify as having a disability, and seniors 65+ who also fall under the low- income threshold; and That staff report back in Q2 of 2026 with the results of the progr
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. OPS25-017 and Report No. OPS25-021 be received; and 2. That Council direct staff to revise the windrow removal program to seniors 65+ at a cost of $200 per household and offer a subsidized windrow service to individuals who identify as having a disability, and seniors 65+ who also fall under the low-income threshold; and 3. That staff report back in Q2 of 2026 with the results o
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS25-090 be received; and 2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner