Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, February 24, 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

6.

Delegations

7.

Consent Agenda

• That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.3 inclusive, be approved.

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026

• 1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.2

Council Closed Session Minutes of January 27, 2026 (confidential attachment)

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.3

Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026

• 1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

8.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of February 10, 2026

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

8.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

8.1.1

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2026

• 1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.2

Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026

• 1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.3

Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026

• 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026, be received for information.

8.2

Consent Agenda

8.2.1

Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 23, 2026

• 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 23, 2026, be received for information.

8.2.2

Correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Re: Minimizing Salt Pollution in our Watersheds with Limited Liability Legislation

• 1. That the Correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, regarding Minimizing Salt Pollution in our Watersheds with Limited Liability Legislation be received; and
  2. That Aurora Town Council support the resolution adopted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the development of enforceable and provincially recognized contractor training and certification, and a single set of provincially endorsed standard best management practices for snow and ice management.

8.3

Community Services Committee Agenda

8.3.1

CMS26-003 - Community Reflection Space Concept Plan

• 1. That Report No. CMS26-003 be received; and
  2. That the design for the Community Reflection Space be approved.

8.3.2

CMS26-002 - Victoria Hall Refurbishment Funding Increase

• 1. That Report No. CMS26-002 be received for information.

8.4

Corporate Services Committee Agenda

8.4.1

CS26-003 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Status Report

• 1. That Report No. CS26-003 be received for information.

8.4.2

CS26-005 - Third Party Consultant Contractual Release

• 1. That Report No. CS26-005 be received; and
  2. That staff implement the framework to release third-party consulting reports, studies or analyses as set out in this report.

8.5

Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda

8.5.1

FIN26-004 - 2026 Investment Policy Review

• 1. That Report No. FIN26-004 be received; and
  2. That Council approve the updated Investment Policy Statement.

8.5.2

FIN26-006 - Procurement Amendments Report and Bylaw

• 1. That Report No. FIN26-006 be received for information.

8.6

Administration Committee Agenda

8.7

Operational Services Committee Agenda

8.8

Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda

8.8.1

PDS26-009 - Traffic Calming Requests on Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive - Update

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-009 be received for information.

8.8.2

PDS26-010 - Heritage Grant Application HGP-2025-01 – 220 Old Yonge Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-010 be received; and
  2. That Heritage Grant Application HGP-2025-01 for 220 Old Yonge Street be approved with grant funding of $10,000.

8.8.3

PDS26-011 - Heritage Grant Application HGP-2025-02 – 57 Fleury Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-011 be received; and
  2. That Heritage Grant Application HGP-2025-02 for 57 Fleury Street be approved with grant funding of $5,000.

8.9

Member Motions

8.9.1

Councillor Weese; Re: Reduction of Commercial Stormwater Charges for St. Andrews Shopping Centre

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to prepare a report for Council’s consideration that:

  1. 1. Reviews the current commercial stormwater charges applied to tenants of the St. Andrews Shopping Centre; and
     2. Analyzes options to reduce or eliminate such charges, including but not limited to alternative billing structures, exemptions, rebates, or cost-sharing arrangements; and
     3. Assesses the financial, operational, and legal implications of any proposed changes, including impacts on the Town’s stormwater rate-supported budget; and
     4. Considers whether similar relief measures may apply to other comparable commercial plazas or tenant configurations within Aurora; and
     5. Provides recommendations, implementation timelines, and any required policy or by-law amendments for Council’s consideration.

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

10.

New Business

11.

By-laws

• That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.3 inclusive, be enacted. 

11.1

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to appoint a Clerk

11.2

Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 115 George Street (File No. ZBA-2024-07)

(Committee of Whole Report No. PDS25-117, Dec. 2, 2025)

(The attached location map is for reference only and does not form part of the by-law.)

11.3

Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 180 Wellington Street East, to remove a holding symbol “H” (File No. ZBA(H)-2025-01)

(Committee of Whole Report No. PDS25-038, Apr. 8, 2025)

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 February 24, 2026

14.

Adjournment