Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time:

7:00 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Community Presentations

5.1

Phiona Durrant and Leticia Osei, Aurora Black Community; Re: Community Partner Presentation - Black History Month Reporting

6.

Delegations

7.

Consent Agenda

• That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved.

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026

• 1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.2

Special Meeting of Council Minutes of February 24, 2026

• 1. That the Special Meeting of Council Minutes of February 24, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.3

Council Closed Session Minutes of March 10, 2026 (confidential attachment)

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of March 10, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.4

Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.5

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025, be received for information.

8.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of March 10, 2026

• That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of March 10, 2026, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.

8.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

8.1.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026

• 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.2

Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026

• 1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.3

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.4

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026

• 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026, be received for information.

8.2

Consent Agenda

8.3

Community Services Committee Agenda

8.3.1

CMS26-006 - Roller Skating Programming Options

• 1. That Report No. CMS26-006 be received; and
  2. That roller skating be offered as a drop-in program.

8.4

Corporate Services Committee Agenda

8.4.1

CS26-007 - Implications of Implementing a Renoviction By-law

• 1. That Report No. CS26-007 be received; and
  2. That the matter be referred back to staff to further investigate the financial impact of implementing and managing a Renoviction by-law, specific and scaled to the Town of Aurora, and provide a report to Council in Q2 of 2026.

8.5

Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda

8.5.1

FIN26-008 - Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards

• 1. That Report No. FIN26-008 be received for information.

8.6

Administration Committee Agenda

8.7

Operational Services Committee Agenda

8.7.1

OPS26-008 - Protecting Aurora's Oldest Trees - Heritage Tree Management Guide

• 1. That Report No. OPS26-008 be received; and
  2. That the Heritage Tree Management Guide, and associated principles, be endorsed.

8.7.2

OPS26-010 - Waterworks By-law Update

• 1. That Report No. OPS26-010 be received; and
  2. That staff bring forward the new Waterworks, Water Meter and Water Rates By-law, and any related by-law amendments, to a future Council meeting for enactment.

8.8

Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda

8.8.1

PDS26-023 - Home Energy Retrofit Program Design Study

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-023 be received; and
  2. That the Home Energy Retrofit Program Design Study be endorsed; and
  3. That staff be directed to move forward with the implementation of the Home Energy Retrofit Program Design Study.

8.8.2

PDS26-020 - Servicing Capacity Update

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-020 be received; and
  2. That a total of 577 persons worth of servicing capacity from developments as listed in Appendix “A” be revoked; and
  3. That a total of 855 persons worth of servicing capacity be assigned toward the list of approved developments as shown in Appendix “B” within a three-year “use-it or lose-it” timeframe; and
  4. That staff be directed to prioritize the list of developments as listed in Appendix “C” and provide servicing allocation should additional capacity become available.

8.8.3

PDS26-021 - Request for Sign By-law Authorization for Third Party Digital Signage - Jolt Charge Inc. - 14751 Yonge Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-021 be received; and
  2. That the request for authorization of a third party digital sign on an EV charging station located at 14751 Yonge Street be denied.

8.8.4

PDS26-022 - Request for Sign By-law Authorization for Third Party Digital Signage - Hossein Goli - 14810 Yonge Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-022 be received; and
  2. That the request for authorization of a third party digital sign on an existing ground sign located at 14810 Yonge Street be denied.

8.9

Member Motions

8.9.1

Councillor Thompson; Re: Exemption of Golf Courses from the Clean Communities By-law for Grass Maintenance

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Town staff be directed to prepare and bring forward a by-law amendment to the Clean Communities By-law to establish a permanent exemption for fully operational golf courses, limited solely to grass and turf maintenance standards; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That the exemption apply only to lands actively used or maintained as part of an operational golf course, and not to vacant, surplus, or non-golf-related lands.

8.9.2

Councillor Gilliland; Re: Feasibility of an Opt-In Municipal Alert System for Emergencies, Weather and Service Disruptions

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to report back on the feasibility of implementing an opt-in municipal alert system, including text message, and/or mobile application notifications, for significant weather events and related municipal service disruptions; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That the report include analysis of implementation costs, ongoing operational requirements, privacy and data security considerations, integration with existing emergency management systems, and examples of comparable municipal models.

8.9.3

Councillor Gilliland; Re: Improving Accessibility and Public Record Integration of Live and Archived Council Meeting Video

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to update the Town’s meeting calendar webpage to:
     1. Prominently display a direct link to the active livestream video on the meeting page while the meeting is in progress; and
     2. Add a direct link to the archived video recording to each individual meeting page, adjacent to the published agenda and minutes, once the video becomes available; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council on the implementation of these improvements, including timelines and any associated costs, if applicable.

8.9.4

Councillor Gallo; Re: Establishment of a Joint Task Force and Funding Support to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence and Protect Vulnerable Communities in Aurora

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora Council formally request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to work in partnership with York Region and the Town of Aurora to establish a combined Federal, Provincial, Regional, and Municipal law enforcement joint task force, composed of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and York Regional Police, to coordinate intelligence, prevention, and enforcement efforts to combat and prevent antisemitic hate and violence, and to protect vulnerable communities; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to provide dedicated and sustainable funding to support these coordinated enforcement and prevention efforts, and to provide financial assistance to municipalities and regional police services, including York Regional Police, to address the increased operational demands resulting from the rise in hate-motivated incidents; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That Council calls upon all municipalities in York Region to join Town of Aurora in support of this resolution; and
  4. Be It Further Resolved That Council direct that this resolution be forwarded to:
     • The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada
     • The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
     • The Minister of Public Safety Canada
     • The Premier of Ontario
     • The Solicitor General of Ontario
     • The Attorney General of Ontario
     • The Regional Municipality of York
     • The York Regional Police Services Board
     • Local Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing Aurora
     • All municipalities within York Region

8.9.5

Councillor Gallo; Re: Financial Reporting for the Aurora Economic Development Corporation Board (AEDC)

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to prepare and present a report outlining the Town's economic development incentive financials for the 2025 fiscal year to which the Aurora Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) provides input, including but not limited to:
     1. The total Town budget allocated in support of AEDC-related initiatives;
     2. A detailed breakdown of all expenditures, including administrative costs, consulting services, marketing, events, and any other operational expenses;
     3. Any revenues, sponsorships, grants, or external funding received;
     4. Any reserve funds held or utilized, if applicable; and
     5. A comparison of the approved budget versus actual expenditures; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to provide an annual report to Council outlining the financial details of the Town budget that has been allocated in support of AEDC-related initiatives for the preceding fiscal year, beginning with the 2026 fiscal year and continuing annually thereafter.

8.9.6

Mayor Mrakas; Re: Review and Release of Certain Closed Session Materials

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to conduct a review of all Closed Session reports, minutes, presentations, and related materials concerning:
     1. Henderson Forest (672 and 682 Henderson Drive);
     2. Hillary House; and
     3. 1289 Wellington Street East; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the release of the documents described above in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 and only to the extent without prejudice to the Town’s legal, security, financial, or negotiating position; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That a public report be brought forward to Council outlining:
     1. What information can be released;
     2. What must remain confidential and the legislative reason why; and
     3. A proposed timeline for disclosure; and
  4. Be It Further Resolved That any materials deemed appropriate for release be made publicly available through the Town’s website.

8.9.7

Councillor Gallo; Re: Disclosure of Documents Related to Victoria Hall Renovations

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to compile and release publicly all documentation related to the Victoria Hall Refurbishment budget increase, including but not limited to:
     1. Engineering and structural reports;
     2. Architectural and design consultant reports;
     3. The Class D cost estimate dated December 1, 2025, and any subsequent cost estimates;
     4. Project scope documents and supporting technical studies;
     5. Internal staff reports or memoranda that informed the revised project scope or cost estimates;
     6. Any additional documentation relied upon in preparing the report recommending the budget increase; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That such release does not contravene the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, procurement integrity requirements, contractual confidentiality obligations, or legal privilege; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council by May 2026 confirming the documents being released and listing any unreleased documents with an explanation of the applicable reasons for requiring continued nondisclosure.

8.9.8

Councillor Gallo; Re: Traffic Calming Measures on Limeridge Street

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to implement traffic calming measures on Limeridge Street between Gateway Drive and Kirkvalley Crescent, including the installation of one set of speed cushions on the west leg of Limeridge Street at a location deemed appropriate by staff; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary by-law amendment to reduce the speed limit on Limeridge Street to 30 km/h; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That Council direct staff to install flashing speed display boards on Limeridge Street on a rotational basis as operationally appropriate to improve driver awareness of vehicle speeds; and
  4. Be It Further Resolved That Council direct the appropriate department to investigate and address vegetation and foliage obstruction affecting sightlines near 55 Limeridge Street, including trimming or pruning as required.

8.9.9

Mayor Mrakas; Re: Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure in the Town of Aurora

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council direct staff to report back to Council at the earliest opportunity with options for a bylaw or policy framework that would prohibit demonstrations or activities that intimidate, incite hatred, violence, intolerance, or discrimination within a defined distance of vulnerable social infrastructure, including places of worship, schools, childcare centres, hospitals, and congregate care facilities within the Town of Aurora; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That Council request that staff review best practices from other municipalities and relevant provincial and federal legislation in developing any recommended framework; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That any proposed bylaw ensure penalties are consistent with applicable legislation and municipal authority under the Municipal Act; and
  4. Be It Further Resolved That nothing in any proposed bylaw restrict the right to lawful and peaceful protest or demonstrations, including lawful labour activity; and
  5. Be It Further Resolved That staff consult with York Regional Police regarding enforcement considerations and coordination should such measures be implemented; and
  6. Be It Further Resolved That this resolution be circulated to the Government of Ontario, York Region, York Regional Police, and York Region municipalities for their information.

8.10

Regional Report

8.10.1

York Regional Council Highlights of January 29, 2026

• 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of January 29, 2026, be received for information.

8.10.2

York Regional Council Highlights of February 26, 2026

• 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of February 26, 2026, be received for information.

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

10.

New Business

11.

By-laws

11.1

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-4667 for public use and maintenance by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (File No. SUB-2015-05).

11.2

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to exempt Lots 35 and 36 on Plan 65M-4567 from part-lot control (File No. PLC-2025-03).

11.3

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to amend Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended.

12.

Closed Session

13.

Confirming By-law

13.1

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from a Council meeting on March 31, 2026

14.

Adjournment