Minutes (Appointed) - Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee - 20260408
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10 a.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Diane Buchanan
Phiona Durrant
Elaine Martini
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Arif Faheem Khan
Patricia Wallace (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m.
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.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved By Phiona Durrant
Seconded By Diane Buchanan
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Diane Buchanan declared a conflict of interest respecting the Community
Leadership Award due to a business relationship with one of the nominees;
therefore, did not participate in the discussion or vote on the Community
Leadership Award.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 11, 2026
Moved By Phiona Durrant
Seconded By Elaine Martini
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of February 11, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
None.
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. Closed Session
Moved By Diane Buchanan
Seconded By Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee resolve into a
Closed Session to consider the following matter:
1. 2026 Aurora Community Recognition Award Submissions and Selection of
Award Recipients
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Arts and Culture Award
Community Leadership Award
Community Safety Award
Good Business Award
Good Neighbour Award
Green Award
Heritage Award
Inclusivity Award
Older Adult Volunteer Award
Youth Volunteer Award
Carried
9.1 2026 Aurora Community Recognition Award Submissions and Selection of
Award Recipients
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Arts and Culture Award
Community Leadership Award
Community Safety Award
Good Business Award
Good Neighbour Award
Green Award
Heritage Award
Inclusivity Award
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Older Adult Volunteer Award
Youth Volunteer Award
Moved By Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded By Phiona Durrant
1. That the confidential memorandum regarding 2026 Aurora Community
Recognition Award Submissions and Selection of Award Recipients be
received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Carried
10. New Business
Staff confirmed that the 2026 Community Recognition Awards Ceremony will be
held in the Davide De Simone Performance Hall at Aurora Town Square, and the
reception will be held in Brevik Hall.
11. Adjournment
Moved By Diane Buchanan
Seconded By Elaine Martini
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
Carried