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 (14 motions)
10 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services including the addition of Delegations Item 6.3, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim On a two-thirds majority vote the motion
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo
Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 3 That the comments of the delegation be received and
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Referred
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Moved by Councillor Gaertner, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo
Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 4 That the comments of the delegation be received and
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Referred
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
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
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 April 14, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: 1. That a by-law to amend the election sign provisions in the Sign By-law as set out in Table 2 be brought forward to a Council meeting, except for the following: a. Sign Installation Materials not be included as an amendment; and b. The application fee be $203. 2. That a by-law to amend the penalty amounts in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law be brought forward to a Council meeting. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Kim · Opposed (1): Councillor Gallo
That Report No. FIN26-009 be
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Deferred
1. That Report No. PDS26-031 and Report No. PDS26-040 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 9 2. That the total approved budget authority for Capital Project No. GN0163 be increased to $7,861,100 representing an increase of $2,531,900; and 3. That the proposed total budget authority of $7,861,100 be funded by $4,561,100 from roads and related development charges, $500,000 from the Growth and New reserve and a $2,800,000 contribution from York Region. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gallo
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Kim · Opposed (1): Councillor Gallo
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to develop a written reporting framework requiring Members of Council who attend a conference, convention, seminar, or external events at the expense of the Town; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the written report framework include, at minimum: o The name, date, and location of the conference or event; o Total cost incurred by the Town, including registration, travel, accommodation, and related expenses; o Key topics, sessions, or discussions attended; o Summary of key learnings and takeaways; o Any relevant best practices or ideas that could be considered for implementation in the Town of Aurora; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That such reports be included on a public Council or Committee of the Whole agenda for information purposes, within a defined timeframe following the conference, seminar or external event; and 4. Be It Further Resolved that staff report back on any administrative, financial, or procedural implications of implementing this requirement, including potential alignment with existing policies or expense reporting practices, as well as reviewing setting limitations on the number of conferences a member may attend in a calendar year. Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 12 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS26-029 and Report No. PDS26-043 be received for information; and 2. That the matter be
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Referred
That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gallo
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gilliland