Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council Agenda

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Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall

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1.
Call to Order

 

This meeting has been called in accordance with section 21(b)(ii) of the Town of Aurora Procedure By-law No. 6228-19.

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

3.
Approval of the Agenda

 

4.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

5.
Delegations

 

6.
Consent Agenda

 

  • That the Consent Agenda, items 6.1 to 6.2 inclusive, be received for information.

6.1
Correspondence from Mayor Mrakas; Re: Ontario Bills 5 and 17

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1.Correspondence-Mayor Mrakas-Ontario Bills 5 and 17.pdf
    1. That the correspondence from Mayor Mrakas regarding Ontario Bills 5 and 17 be received for information.

6.2
Correspondence from Councillor Weese; Re: Ontario Bills 5 and 17

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1.Correspondence-Councillor Weese-Ontario Bills 5 and 17.pdf
    1. That the correspondence from Councillor Weese regarding Ontario Bills 5 and 17 be received for information.

7.
Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion

 

7.1
Member Motion - Councillor Weese; Re: Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

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1.Member Motion-Weese-Opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.pdf
    1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council officially opposes Bill 5 in its current form as it interferes with local planning authorities, limits public consultation, and threatens both heritage designations and endangered species; and
    2. Be It Further Resolved That this Motion be forwarded to all 444 Ontario Municipalities, Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines.

7.2
Member Motion - Councillor Weese; Re: Opposition to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025

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1.Member Motion-Weese-Opposition to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025.pdf
    1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council officially opposes Ontario Bill 17 in its current form, and recommends;
      • Restoring municipal autonomy, and ensuring meaningful consultation and decision-making power;
      • Maintaining rigorous environmental, safety, and heritage assessments despite expedited timelines;
      • Incorporating clear affordable housing requirements within new developments;
      • Enhancing transparency, public engagement and accountability mechanisms;
      • Ensuring climate change mitigation is included in all development projects; and
    2. Be It Further Resolved That this Motion be forwarded to all 444 Ontario Municipalities, Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

8.
Confirming By-law

 

9.
Adjournment

 
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