Town of Aurora
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Revised Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall

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1.

Call to Order

Note: Added items are marked with an asterisk (*).

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Approval of the Agenda

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Community Presentations

5.1

Sean Slater, President and CEO, Excellence Canada; Re: Excellence Canada Platinum Presentation

6.

Delegations

6.1

Matthew Romeo, Resident; Re: Pedestrian safety and accessibility surrounding the new Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School

6.2

Shawn Deane, Resident; Re: Items 8.1 - Correspondence from Mayor Elizabeth Roy, Town of Whitby; 11.1 - FIN25-053; 11.2 - FIN25-057; and 13.1 - OPS25-023

6.3

David Heard, Resident; Re: Item 14.1 - PDS25-109 - 2026-2030 Town of Aurora Visitor Growth Plan

7.

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

7.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025

• 1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025, be received for information.

7.2

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025

• 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025, be received for information.

8.

Consent Agenda

8.1

Correspondence from Mayor Elizabeth Roy, Town of Whitby; Re: Extended Producer Responsibility for Blue Box Recycling Collection and Impacts to Small Businesses Located in Mixed-Use Properties

(Correspondence included on agenda per request of Member of Council)

• 1. That the Correspondence from Mayor Elizabeth Roy, Town of Whitby, regarding Extended Producer Responsibility for Blue Box Recycling Collection and Impacts to Small Businesses Located in Mixed-Use Properties be received for information.

8.2

Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of September 26, 2025

• 1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of September 26, 2025, be received for information.

9.

Community Services Committee Agenda

9.1

CMS25-032 - Aurora Town Square Business Plan Update

• 1. That Report No. CMS25-032 be received; and
  2. That the Aurora Town Square Business Plan, 2026-2027 be approved.

10.

Corporate Services Committee Agenda

10.1

CS25-022 - Fence By-law Variance Request - 18 Sirona's Lane

• 1. That Report No. CS25-022 be received; and
  2. That a variance to Fence By-law No. 6429-22 to permit the construction of a non-compliant fence in the front yard of 18 Sirona’s Lane be denied.

10.2

CS25-021 - Use of Corporate Resources for Election Campaign Purposes Policy

• 1. That Report No. CS25-021 be received; and
  2. That the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Campaign Purposes policy (attachment 1) be approved.

10.3

CS25-023 - Cannabis Retail Review Task Force Terms of Reference

• 1. That Report No. CS25-023 be received; and
  2. That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for the Cannabis Retail Review Task Force be approved.

11.

Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda

11.1

FIN25-053 - 2025 Interim Forecast Update - as of August 31, 2025

(Deferred from Council meeting of October 28, 2025)

• 1. That Report No. FIN25-053 be received for information.

11.2

FIN25-057 - York Region Development Incentives Collaboration and Other Development Charge Policies

• 1. That Report No. FIN25-057 be received; and
  2. That the York Region Development Incentives Collaboration Policy (Attachment #1) be approved; and
  3. That the Development Charges Credit and Reimbursement Policy (Attachment #2) be approved; and
  4. That the Development Charges Refund Policy (Attachment #3) be approved.

12.

Administration Committee Agenda

13.

Operational Services Committee Agenda

13.1

OPS25-023 - Waste Collection Downtown Core Businesses (former BIA)

• 1. That Report No. OPS25-023 be received; and
  2. That the December 2, 2024 Council direction to stop the collection of recycling, solid waste, and compost from non-eligible source Downtown Core businesses (former BIA) be rescinded; and
  3. That the collection of solid waste and compost materials from non-eligible source Downtown Core businesses (former BIA) continue as a temporary measure during the detailed design for the Yonge Street Promenade; and
  4. That the Town of Aurora (the "Town") provide the Downtown Core businesses (former BIA) a location to dispose of recycling materials as a temporary measure as of January 1, 2026, as they will not be eligible for collection though the Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility Program.

14.

Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda

14.1

PDS25-109 - 2026-2030 Town of Aurora Visitor Growth Plan

(Presentation to be provided by Angela Haynes, Senior Economic Development Officer)

• 1. That Report No. PDS25-109 be received; and
  2. That the 2026 – 2030 Town of Aurora Visitor Growth Plan be adopted; and
  3. That staff proceed with the development of a wayfinding strategy, in accordance with the Town-wide Parking strategy and downtown redevelopment priorities, and report back to Council. 

14.2

PDS25-104 - Doors Open 2025 Summary

• 1. That Report No. PDS25-104 be received; and
  2. That Council authorize staff to register and host another in-person Doors Open event in 2026.

14.3

PDS25-105 - Request to Remove a Listed Property from the Town’s Heritage Register - 15 Tyler Street

• 1. That Report No. PDS25-105 be received; and
  2. That the subject property be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest on the basis that the owner provides appropriate commemoration and/or a contribution to the Heritage Reserve Fund, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services.

14.4

PDS25-107 - Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc., 14070 Yonge Street, Part Blocks A, B and G, Plan M42, Part 3, 65R-5870, and Parts 3, 6, 7 and 8, 65R-33710, File Number: OPA-2024-03; ZBA-2024-03

• 1. That Report No. PDS25-107 be received; and
  2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2024-03 be approved to amend Schedule ‘B’ and Schedule ‘H’ of the Town of Aurora Official Plan to expand the “Environmental Protection” designation and to add Site Specific Policy Area #72 for the subject lands; and
  3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2024-03 be approved to rezone the subject lands to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception Zone with Holding Provision (H)R8-576” and “Environmental Protection (EP)”; and
  4. That the implementing By-laws for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.

14.5

PDS25-108 - Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Aurora Mavrinac Retirement Developments Limited and Aurora Mavrinac Retirement Developments Limited Partnership, 25 Mavrinac Boulevard

Block 38, Plan 65M-4731, File Numbers: OPA-2025-01 and ZBA-2025-02, Related File Numbers: OPA-2017-01, ZBA-2017-03, SP-2022-07

• 1. That Report No. PDS25-108 be received; and
  2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2025-01 be approved to amend the Site-Specific Policy Area (55) to increase the maximum building height to 7 storeys; and
  3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-02 be approved to amend the “Second Density Apartment Residential Exception RA2(540) Zone” to increase the maximum number of residential units and height and reduce amenity area and parking requirements; and
  4. That the implementing By-laws for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.

15.

Member Motions

15.1

Councillor Weese; Re: Renoviction in the Town of Aurora

15.2

Mayor Mrakas; Re: Implementation of a First-Time Leak Forgiveness Program

15.3

Councillor Gallo; Re: Review of Vehicular Hazards for Daycare Facilities and Playgrounds Adjacent to Roads

15.4

Councillor Gilliland; Re: Update By-law Number 4752-05.P (Parks and Public Places)

15.5

Councillor Gilliland; Re: Budget Cost Transparency and Public Trust

16.

Regional Report

16.1

York Regional Council Highlights of October 23, 2025

• 1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of October 23, 2025, be received for information.

17.

New Business

18.

Public Service Announcements

19.

Closed Session

20.

Adjournment