Minutes (Appointed) - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 20250918
Town of Aurora
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Michael Thompson (Chair)
Bo Brkic
Lindsay Carvalho
Michelle Dakin (Vice Chair)
Steve Hall
Shannon Ippolito
Charles Legge
Sean Noble*
Members Absent: Irene Clement
Jessie Fraser
Other Attendees: John Firman, Manager, Business Support
Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation
Nicole Allison, Supervisor, Business Support
Ishita Soneji, Deputy Town Clerk
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee 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,
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 Bo Brkic
Seconded by Lindsay Carvalho
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 20,
2025
Moved by Bo Brkic
Seconded by Shannon Ippolito
1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of March 20, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
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6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Manager, Business Support; Re: Municipal Alcohol
Policy - 2025 Review
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and the policy. The
Committee inquired about various sections of the policy including permit
holder conditions and the sufficiency of a security plan, and staff provided
clarifications. The Committee and staff discussed about the flexibility in
determining eligibility of the applications going forward and consideration
of preventive measures by location based on previous experiences.
Staff noted that any additional feedback can be provided by October 16,
2025.
Moved by Michelle Dakin
Seconded by Lindsay Carvalho
1. That the memorandum regarding Municipal Alcohol Policy - 2025
Review be received; and
2. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee comments
regarding Municipal Alcohol Policy - 2025 Review be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Manager, Business Support; Re: Third Party Events
Policy Review
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and the policy. The
Committee and staff discussed about the need to carry out assessments
on possible facility damage after any third-party events. The Committee
suggested that a mechanism to provide feedback on an ongoing basis be
incorporated into the policy to mitigate any concerns. There was further
discussion on the threshold for classifying events under this policy.
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Staff noted that any additional feedback can be provided by October 16,
2025.
Moved by Shannon Ippolito
Seconded by Charles Legge
1. That the memorandum regarding Third Party Events Policy Review
be received; and
2. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee comments
regarding Third Party Events Policy Review be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.3 Memorandum from Manager, Recreation; Re: Sport Plan Update - Status
Report
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and details of the working
groups established to action the pillars of the sport plan. The Committee
and staff discussed about means to engage alternate groups besides the
usual local sport and community organizations to capture further insights
on the barriers and challenges in sport within the community. The
Committee inquired about the timeframe of the working group, and staff
noted that they would be on an ongoing basis.
Moved by Shannon Ippolito
Seconded by Michelle Dakin
1. That the memorandum regarding Sport Plan Update - Status Report
be received; and
2. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee comments
regarding the Sport Plan Update – Status Report be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. New Business
The Committee inquired on the possible reassessment of the washroom policy
at Town facilities, and staff agreed to follow up.
The Committee inquired about the possibility of third-party partnerships for
indoor soccer facilities to improve availability, and staff provided a response.
Staff announced the following upcoming events:
Aurora’s Multicultural Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, September
20, 2025; further details are available at aurora.ca/MulticulturalFestival.
Unveiling of the Unity on Canvas Mural - a mosaic mural that showcases
the collective art of 300 community members, which will be on October 6,
2025, 6 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex in Program Room C.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Lindsay Carvalho
Seconded by Sean Noble
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Carried