Minutes - Committee of the Whole - 20260602
Town of Aurora
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas, Chair (departed at 7:26 p.m.)
Councillor Ron Weese
Councillor Rachel Gilliland (commenced role as Chair at 7:26 p.m.)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim
Members Absent: Councillor Michael Thompson
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Patricia De Sario, Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor
John Firman, Acting 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
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services*
Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Councillor Gilliland chaired the meeting commencing at 7:26 p.m.
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Committee of the Whole consented to consider items in the following order: 10.1,
14.2, 14.3, and 10.2 first, with the rest of the items following the order presented
on the agenda
Committee of the Whole consented to recess the meeting at 9:05 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.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.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Committee of the Whole approved the revised agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services on a two-thirds majority vote to include the addition of
Delegations items 6.5 and 6.6.
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. Community Presentations
5.1 Javed S. Khan and Rocco Morsillo, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame; Re: Class of
2026 Inductees
Javed S. Khan and Rocco Morsillo announced the 2026 Class of Inductees
to the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame: Joe Bentolila (Builder, Hockey); George
Biondick (Athlete, Running); Paul Rosen (Athlete, Hockey); Shayne
Stevenson (Athlete, Hockey) and the Inaugural Team Induction of the
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Aurora Church Dodgers. An invitation was extended to attend the 13th
Annual Induction Celebration Evening on November 5, 2026, at Royal
Venetian Mansion.
Committee of the Whole received the presentation for information.
6. Delegations
6.1 Thalia Avgousti, Resident; Re: My Ability is Stronger than my Disability
Council consented to permit additional time for the delegation.
Thalia Avgousti shared a presentation on raising awareness, inclusivity
and compassion for those living with a disability, while sharing personal
experiences of living to one's full potential through positivity and
perseverance.
Committee of the Whole received the presentation for information.
6.2 Shawn Deane, Resident: Re: Item 10.2 CS26-013 - Restricted Acts During
the Election of a New Council
Shawn Deane spoke to questions and concerns regarding accountability
and transparency related to the transfer of spending authority from
Council to staff during the election of a new Council.
Committee of the Whole received and referred the comments of the
delegation to item 10.2.
6.3 John Hartman, Resident; Re: Item 11.1-FIN26-024 - Council Conference
Review and Reporting Framework
John Hartman spoke to concerns regarding the proposed Council
conference review and reporting framework.
Committee of the Whole received and referred the comments of the
delegation to item 11.1.
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6.4 Leta Dayfoot, Resident; Re: Item 14.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA and
ZBA, 16003 Yonge Street, 255 and 219 Old Yonge Street
Leta Dayfoot supported the proposed historical preservation methods of
the property, and shared concerns regarding compatibility, walkability and
successful integration within the existing neighbourhood, should the
proposed development be approved.
Committee of the Whole received and referred the comments of the
delegation to item 14.2.
6.5 Conan Lear, Resident; Re: Item 14.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA and
ZBA, 16003 Yonge Street, 255 and 219 Old Yonge Street
Conan Lear shared concerns with the proposed development's effect on
the neighbourhood with respect to traffic, pedestrian safety and
walkability, and suggested a traffic study be undertaken and sidewalks be
installed on Old Yonge Street.
Committee of the Whole received and referred the comments of the
delegation to item 14.2.
6.6 Anna Strungar, Resident; Re: Item 14.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA
and ZBA, 16003 Yonge Street, 255 and 219 Old Yonge Street
Anna Strungar shared concerns that recent revisions to the applicant’s
development proposal do not fully address community concerns of the
proposed development's effect on the character of neighbouring low-
density properties, nor pressures on infrastructure, traffic and parking.
Committee of the Whole received and referred the comments of the
delegation to item 14.2.
7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
7.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026
Committee of the Whole recommends:
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1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13,
2026, be received for information.
Carried
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 6, 2026
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 6, 2026, be received for
information.
Carried
8.2 CS26-016 - 2026 Municipal Elections
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. CS26-016 be received for information.
Carried
8.3 FIN26-021 - Long-Term Asset Management Funding Strategy
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN26-021 be received for information.
Carried
8.4 FIN26-022 - 2025 Grant Update
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN26-022 be received for information.
Carried
8.5 FIN26-023 - 2025 Year-End Development Charges Statement
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN26-023 be received for information.
Carried
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8.6 Agenda Items Approved on Consent
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the Agenda items of sections 9 through 14 inclusive be approved,
with the exception of items 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 13.1, 14.2 and 14.3,
which were discussed and voted on separately.
Carried
9. Community Services Committee Agenda
None.
10. Corporate Services Committee Agenda
10.1 CS26-012 - Financial Implications of Implementing a Renoviction By-law
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. CS26-012 be received for information.
Carried
10.2 CS26-013 - Restricted Acts During the Election of a New Council
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. CS26-013 be referred to staff to provide additional
information to the next Council meeting.
Carried
10.3 CS26-014 - Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of the Council Term
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. CS26-014 be received; and
2. That the remaining months of the 2026 Meeting Schedule be amended
as follows:
a. That the July cycle be cancelled; and
b. That one additional meeting of the Cannabis Retail Review Task
Force be scheduled in August; and
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c. That subsection 20 f) i) of the Procedural By-law be waived to
permit scheduling a Public Planning meeting in December.
Carried
11. Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda
11.1 FIN26-024 - Council Conference Review and Reporting Framework
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN26-024 be received; and
2. That the proposed reporting framework in Attachment 1 for Members
attending Conferences, Seminars and External Events be approved;
and
3. That the framework be amended to require Members to report back to
Council at the next Council Meeting.
Carried as amended
11.2 FIN26-025 - Commercial Stormwater Charge Review
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. FIN26-025 be received for information; and
2. That staff proceed with the next steps in the design of a Development
Intensity Stormwater Charge framework which is more equitable for all
ratepayers; and
3. That in the interim the commercial tenants within the St. Andrews
Shopping Centre development be charged a single commercial
stormwater rate starting with the billing cycle beginning July 1, 2026
Carried
12. Administration Committee Agenda
None.
13. Operational Services Committee Agenda
13.1 OPS26-014 - PO Increase - Compass Minerals for Salt Supply
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS26-014 be received; and
2. That the Purchase Order No. 1664 be increased by $250,000, to a new
total amount of $2,668,856.
Carried
13.2 OPS26-015 - N6 Waste Collection Contract Extension
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS26-015 be received; and
2. That the extension of the new N6 Waste Contract, as administered
through the Town of Newmarket on behalf of the N6, be endorsed.
Carried
14. Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda
14.1 PDS26-030 - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, 2697331 Ontario Inc.,1289 Wellington Street East, File Nos.
ZBA-2025-07 and SUB-2025-01
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS26-030 be received; and
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-07 be approved,
as shown in Figure 4, to remove the site-specific Apartment zone
RA2(559), and Single Detached R5(560), while updating the site-
specific development standards for Townhouse R8(558) Exception
Zone, and maintaining the existing Environment Protection Zone; and
3. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2025-01 be
approved, as shown in Figure 5, subject to the conditions outlined in
Schedule ‘A’; and
4. That the implementing By-law for ZBA-2025-07 be brought forward to a
future Council meeting for enactment; and
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5. That 451 persons worth of servicing allocation be granted to the
subject lands to implement the land use permissions.
Carried
14.2 PDS26-056 - Application for Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment-6768148 Canada Ltd.-16003 Yonge Street, 255
and 219 Old Yonge Street
Part Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 461; File Numbers OPA-2025-03, ZBA-2025-04,
HPA-2025-04
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS26-056 be received; and
2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2025-03 be approved
to redesignate 255 Old Yonge Street to “Stable Neighbourhoods” and
“Environmental Protection” and on 16003 Yonge Street and 219 Old
Yonge Street to “Medium-High Urban Residential” and “Environmental
Protection” with a Site-Specific Policy Area (75); and
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-04 be approved
to rezone 255 Old Yonge Street to Detached First Density Residential
(R1) Exception Zone (581) and Environmental Protection (EP) and on
16003 Yonge Street and 219 Old Yonge Street to Second Density
Apartment Residential (RA2-H) Holding Exception Zone (580) and
Environmental Protection (EP); and
4. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-04 be approved to
facilitate the relocation and alteration of the Red House with condition
that a Conservation Management Plan be prepared by the Owner to the
satisfaction of the Town and Site Plan approval is granted and
development agreement is enter into with the Town; and
5. That the implementing by-laws for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments be brought forward to a future Council meeting for
enactment.
Carried
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14.3 PDS26-057 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Land Services Group
Ltd. (20 Allaura Blvd. Corp.) -16, 20 and 22 Allaura Boulevard-Lots 18, 19, 20
and 21
Registered Plan M-51; File Numbers ZBA-2022-08 and SUB-2022-02;
Related File Number: SP-2022-13
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS26-057 be received; and
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2022-08 be approved
to rezone the subject lands from “Service Employment (E1)(226)
Exception Zone” and “General Employment (E2)”to “Townhouse
Dwelling Residential (R8-H) Holding Exception Zone (584)”; and
3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision application SUB-2022-02 be approved as
shown in Figure 5, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
and
4. That the implementing By-law for the subject application be brought
forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.
Carried
14.4 PDS26-059 - Application for Remove Holding (H) Symbol from a Zoning By-
law-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 ZBA(H)-2026-01; Related File Numbers OPA-
2024-03 & ZBA-2024-03
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS26-059 be received; and
2. That 209 persons worth of servicing allocation be granted to the
subject lands to implement the land use permissions; and
3. That the application ZBA(H)-2026-01 be approved to remove the
Holding (H) Symbol from the “Townhouse Dwelling Residential
Exception Zone with Holding Provision (H)R8-576” from By-law No.
6747-25; and
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4. That the implementing By-law for the subject application be brought
forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.
Carried
15. Member Motions
None.
16. Regional Report
None.
17. New Business
Councillor Weese inquired on the status of the level railway crossings study, and
requested staff attendance at the upcoming Metrolinx Construction Liaison
Committee meeting, and staff provided a response.
18. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gaertner shared multiple events in celebration of Pride month,
apologized for overlooking the month of May as both Jewish Heritage Month and
Asian Heritage Month, and acknowledged the many contributions provided by
both groups.
Councillor Gaertner noted that the June 13, 2026 Farmers' Market will include a
free concert by the Aurora Community Band.
Councillor Gallo acknowledged the month of June as Italian Heritage Month, and
spoke to the Aurora Chamber Street Festival occurring on Sunday, June 7, 2026,
from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along Yonge Street (between Wellington Street and
Murray Drive).
Chair Gilliland announced the following activities and events:
June is Recreation and Parks Month with free live music, festivals,
markets, indigenous storytelling, recreation events, and more offered
throughout the month. Visit aurora.ca/JRPM for details.
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Help shape Aurora’s 2027 Budget by completing the 'How Would You Slice
It?' budget survey to be entered to win a pizza night. Take the survey at
aurora.ca/Budget2027.
Aurora’s Recreation Fair returns Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, where recreation
specialists will be on hand to assist visitors with finding programs,
services, camps, courses and volunteer opportunities. Learn more at
aurora.ca/RecFair.
Aurora’s Performing Arts Festival comes to Aurora Town Park, in
partnership with Marquee Theatrical Productions, on Saturday, June 13,
2026 at 10 a.m. Talented young performers will compete in acting,
singing, and dancing. For more information, visit aurora.ca/ArtsFestival.
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month at Aurora Town Park on
Saturday June 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Indigenous Storytelling by
Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley at 9 a.m. followed by a musical
performance by Dave Mowat and Trio at 11 a.m. More details are
available at aurora.ca/IndigenousPeoples.
Town Staff and members of Council will proudly walk in the York Pride
Parade taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in the Town of
Newmarket. Learn more at YorkPride.ca.
Join Cycle Aurora throughout July for weekly bike challenges, explore
town on two wheels and have the chance to win great prizes and gift
cards. Register at aurora.ca/CycleAurora.
Concerts in the Park is providing live music every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
through July and August at the Town Park. View the full schedule at
aurora.ca/SummerConcerts.
19. Closed Session
None.
20. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.