Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
That the presentation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Referred
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of September 23 2025, be adopted as circulated. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of October 14, 2025, be received and the recommendations
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. CMS25-031 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
1. That Report No. OPS25-019 be received; and 2. That the Six-Year Financial Plan for the Town of Aurora Water System be approved; and 3. That the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing; and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks before December 15, 2025; and 4. That the Financial Plan be posted to the Town of Aurora internet site. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS25-099 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 9 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-2024-09 be approved to rezone the subject lands from “Promenade Downtown (PD1) Exception Zone (59)” to “Promenade Downtown (PD1) Exception Zone (571)”; and 3. That the implementing By-law for the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 16 Whereas the Town of Aurora’s Parks and Public Spaces By-law prohibits the operation of vehicles—including e-scooters, e-bikes, and other motorized or power-assisted conveyances—within parks and trails unless authorized by permit; and Whereas the definition of “vehicle” under the Highway Traffic Act and the Town’s Bylaw includes any conveyance propelled by muscular or motorized power, thereby encompassing e-scooters, e-bikes, and similar devices; and Whereas the increasing use of motorized personal transportation devices on the trail system poses safety risks to pedestrians and diminishes the natural experience intended for these spaces; and Whereas enforcement of these provisions presents operational challenges, and proactive education and signage are necessary to promote compliance and protect trail users; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to develop and implement an educational campaign to inform residents and visitors of the existing prohibition of motorized vehicles on the trail system including e-scooters and ebikes; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff install clear and visible signage at key trail access points indicating that motorized vehicles are prohibited, referencing the relevant sections of the Parks and Public Spaces By- law; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That staff determine appropriate signage locations, design and timing of the education campaign; and 4. Be It Further Resolved That s
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Kim · Opposed (2): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. FIN25-054 be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.3 inclusive, be enacted. Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 19 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Thompson