Minutes - Special Council - 20241125
Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, November 25, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Ron Weese
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Michael Thompson (arrived at 6:04 p.m.)
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Patricia De Sario, Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor
Robin McDougall, Director, Community Services
Marco Ramunno, Director, Planning and Development Services
Sara Tienkamp, Director, Operational Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director, Finance
Carley Smith, Manager, Corporate Communications
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
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the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Carried (6 to 0)
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
None.
7. Proposed Budget Amendments
7.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 001 - Victoria Hall Refurbishment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
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1. That the scope of Project AM0259: Victoria Hall Refurbishment be
reduced to only improvements to the structure of the building.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland
Carried (6 to 1)
7.2 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 002 - Aurora Family Leisure
Complex (AFLC) Fitness Equipment Replacement
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Project AM-F-0355: AFLC Fitness Equipment Replacement - 2025,
be removed from the 2025 budget.
Nays (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Defeated (0 to 7)
7.3 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 003 - Youth Room Refresh
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Project AM-F-0507: Youth Room Refresh, be removed from the
2025 budget.
Yeas (3): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gaertner
Nays (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and
Councillor Kim
Defeated (3 to 4)
7.4 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 004 - Stronach Aurora Recreation
Complex (SARC) Pre-School Room Refresh
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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1. That Project AM-F-0510: SARC Pre-School Room Refresh, be removed
from the 2025 budget.
Nays (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Defeated (0 to 7)
7.5 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 005 - Yonge Street Plaza Repairs
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Project AM-F-0501: Yonge Street Plaza Repairs, be removed from
the 2025 budget.
Yeas (1): Councillor Gallo
Nays (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim
Defeated (1 to 6)
7.6 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 006 - Stronach Aurora Recreation
Complex (SARC) Toyota Arena Accessibility Updates
The amendment was withdrawn.
7.7 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Amendment 007 - Stronach Aurora Recreation
Complex (SARC) External Mural
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Project GN-F-0103: SARC External Mural, be removed from the
2025 budget.
Yeas (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gaertner
Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson,
Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Defeated (2 to 5)
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7.8 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 008 - Tennis Court Reconstruction –
David English Park
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Project AM-F-0346: Tennis Court Reconstruction – David English
Park be conditionally approved pending a further report from staff.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Carried (7 to 0)
7.9 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 009 - Tennis Courts Resurface –
Thomas Coates
The amendment was withdrawn.
7.10 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 010 - Rehabilitation of Marksbury
Court, Gilbank Drive, Lacey Court, McLeod Court
The amendment was withdrawn.
7.11 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 011 - Unplanned Emergency Repairs
Contingency
The amendment was withdrawn.
7.12 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 012 - Town Parking Lot Maintenance
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That the funding request for Project AM0342: Town Parking Lot
Maintenance be conditionally approved pending a further report from
staff.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Carried (7 to 0)
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7.13 Councillor Gallo; Re: Amendment 013 - South Town Hall Parking Lot
The amendment was withdrawn.
7.14 Councillor Gaflo; Re: Amendment 014 - Heating Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Technician
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That the new position of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Technician be removed from the 2025 budget.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo
Nays (2): Mayor Mrakas, and Councillor Kim
Carried (5 to 2)
8. Confirming By-law
8.1 By-law Number 6653-24 - Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Special Meeting of Council on November 27, 2024
Moved by Councillor Weese
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
9. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Carried
Michae de Rond, Town Clerk