Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 28, 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 7.2 inclusive, be approved.

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026

• 1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

7.2

Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026

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

8.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 14, 2026

• That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 14, 2026, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.

8.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

8.1.1

Cannabis Retail Review Task Force Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2026

• 1. That the Cannabis Retail Review Task Force Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.2

Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026

• 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026, be received for information.

8.1.3

Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026

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

8.2

Consent Agenda

8.3

Community Services Committee Agenda

8.4

Corporate Services Committee Agenda

8.4.1

CS26-009 - Election Sign By-law Update

• 1. That Report No. CS26-009 be received for information.

8.5

Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda

8.5.1

FIN26-009 - 2026 Year End Surplus-Deficit Management and By-law Report

• 1. That Report No. FIN26-009 be received; and
  2. That the by-law to allocate any 2026 operating surplus or deficit, as detailed in this report, be brought forward to a future Council meeting for approval

8.5.2

FIN26-012 - 2027 Budget Timeline and Process

• 1. That Report No. FIN26-012 be received; and
  2. That the proposed budget timeline as detailed in Table 1 be approved.

8.6

Administration Committee Agenda

8.7

Operational Services Committee Agenda

8.7.1

OPS26-011 - 2025-2026 Windrow Removal Pilot Program End of Season Update

• 1. That Report No. OPS26-011 be received; and
  2. That the Town continue with the 2025-2026 model with the same $200 fee and program parameters as a pilot for the 2026-2027 season.

8.8

Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda

8.8.1

PDS26-028 - Don Hillock Drive and Goulding Avenue Parking Allowance

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-028 be received; and
  2. That Parking Bylaw No. 4574-04.T be amended to allow on-street parking on Don Hillock Drive (south side between Leslie Street and Goulding Avenue) and Goulding Avenue (west side between Don Hillock Drive and Eric T Smith Way).

8.8.2

PDS26-031 - Request for Increased Capital Budget Authority for Capital Project GN0163 – Yonge Street Active Transportation Facilities

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-031 be received; and
  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.

8.9

Member Motions

8.9.1

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

• 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council directs staff to conduct an annual review of all closed session reports, minutes, and related materials; and
  2. Be It Further Resolved That staff, in consultation with the Town Solicitor, assess which closed session materials no longer require confidentiality under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or any other applicable legislation; and
  3. Be It Further Resolved That closed session materials deemed eligible for public release be released in full or in redacted form, as required, to protect personal, financial, security, legal, or other confidential information; and
  4. Be It Further Resolved That staff provide an annual public report to Council, summarizing:

  1. 1. the number and general nature of closed session items reviewed;
     2. materials released;
     3. materials recommended to remain confidential;
     4. the rationale for continued confidentiality where applicable; and
     5. That this annual review and reporting process be incorporated as a standard governance practice of the Town.

8.9.2

Councillor Gallo; Re: Reporting Framework for Members attending Conferences, Seminars and External Events

• 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:
     • The name, date, and location of the conference or event;
     • Total cost incurred by the Town, including registration, travel, accommodation, and related expenses;
     • Key topics, sessions, or discussions attended;
     • Summary of key learnings and takeaways;
     • 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.

8.10

Regional Report

8.10.1

York Regional Council Highlights of March 26, 2026

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

9.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)

9.1

PDS26-029 - Bank of Approved Street Names Update

(Referred from Committee of the Whole meeting of April 14, 2026)

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-029 be referred to the April 28, 2026 Council meeting and to include with it the Street Naming Policy.

9.2

PDS26-043 - Additional Information to Report No. PDS26-029 - Bank of Approved Street Names Update

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-043 be received for information.

9.3

PDS26-040 - Additional Information to Report No. PDS26-031-Request for Increased Capital Budget Authority for Capital Project GN0163-Yonge Street Active Transportation Facilities

• 1. That Report No. PDS26-040 be received; and
  2. That this report be considered with Report No. PDS026-031 - Request for Increased Capital Budget Authority for Capital Project GN0163-Yonge Street Active Transportation Facilities.

10.

New Business

11.

By-laws

11.1

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6257-20 to require owners and occupiers of land to clean, clear, and maintain private land and right of ways in the Town of Aurora

(Member Motion, Councillor Thompson, March 10, 2026)

11.2

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6404-22 being the Procurement Policy for the Town of Aurora

(Committee of the Whole Report No. FIN26-006, February 10, 2026)

11.3

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to regulate waterworks, water meters and water rates

(Committee of the Whole Report No. OPS26-010, March 10, 2026)

11.4

By-law Number XXXX-26 - Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of Taxation for the taxation year 2026

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 April 28, 2026

14.

Adjournment