Minutes - Council - 20260623
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Council Members: Councillor Ron Weese
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim, Chair
Members Absent: Mayor Tom Mrakas
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
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
Sparrow Als, Youth Programmer
Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Councillor Kim chaired the meeting.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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Council consented to extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Council consented to further extend the meeting to 11:30 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,
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
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services including the
addition of Delegations items 6.3 to 6.6, be approved.
Carried
Amendment:
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That s. 32 a) iii) and ix) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit an
additional delegation as item 6.7 – Bailey Lester; Re: Animal Services Incident
of Significant Public Interest.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
On a two-thirds majority vote the motion
Carried (6 to 0)
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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 Sparrow Als, Youth Programmer; Re: John West Memorial "Leaders of
Tomorrow" Scholarship Award
Sparrow Als presented an overview of the achievements and community
involvement of the John West Memorial “Leaders of Tomorrow”
Scholarship Award 2026 recipients: Catherine Wang, graduate of Dr. G. W.
Williams Secondary School; and Alissa Primiani, graduate of St.
Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. Alissa shared her appreciation for
receiving the award and was congratulated by Members of Council.
Moved by Councillor Weese
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the presentation be received for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6. Delegations
6.1 Corey Jackson, Resident; Re: Item 8.8.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA
and ZBA-16003 Yonge St, 255 and 219 Old Yonge St.
Corey Jackson spoke to concerns surrounding the proposed
development's seamless integration on the neighbouring community with
regards to setbacks, safety buffers, encroachments and the existing
environment.
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 8.8.2.
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Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6.2 Kim Currie, Resident; Re: Item 8.8.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA and
ZBA-16003 Yonge St., 255 and 219 Old Yonge St.
Kim Currie spoke to concerns that the proposed development may have
on pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, the environment and privacy, and
proposed townhouses be considered to reduce the overall impact on the
neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 8.8.2.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6.3 Trish Lear, Resident; Re: Item 8.8.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA and
ZBA-16003 Yonge St., 255 and 219 Old Yonge St.
Trish Lear shared concerns on the developer's requests for the reduction
of various safety and zoning restrictions and addressed the proposed
development’s inability to meet regional corridor criteria.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 8.8.2.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
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6.4 Rocco Morsillo, Resident; Re: Item 8.8.2-PDS26-056 - Application for OPA
and ZBA-16003 Yonge St., 255 and 219 Old Yonge St.
Rocco Morsillo spoke to the proposed development's impact on traffic
congestion, pedestrian safety and accessibility due to its limited access to
the Yonge Street transit corridor, and questioned what plans are in place
to divert traffic from Old Yonge Street and to provide safe pedestrian
connections.
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 8.8.2.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6.5 Oz Kemal, President, MHBC Planning; Re: Item 8.8.2-PDS26-056 - Application
for OPA and ZBA-16003 Yonge St., 255 and 219 Old Yonge St.
Oz Kemal, President, MHBC Planning shared a brief presentation of the
proposed development and provided responses to concerns addressed by
delegates.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 8.8.2.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6.6 Shawn Deane, Budget Voice Aurora; Re: Items 8.2.3, 8.2.5, 8.4.2, 8.7.2 and
9.4
Shawn Deane shared concerns regarding long-term asset funding and tax
levy increase proposals and suggested the N6 Waste Collection contract
be left to the next term of Council.
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Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to items
8.2.3, 8.2.5, 8.4.2, 8.7.2 and 9.4.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
6.7 Bailey Lester, Resident; Re: Animal Services Incident
Bailey Lester, accompanied by parent Michelle Sanders, spoke to
witnessing the recent animal services incident involving the death of
Heiniu and shared concerns with the investigation.
Moved by Councillor Weese
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
7. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.2 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved, with the
exception of sub-item 7.1, which was discussed and voted on separately as
recorded below.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
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7.1 Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026, be adopted as
circulated.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
7.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of May 26, 2026
1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of May 26, 2026, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026
1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of May 26,
2026, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.4 Council Closed Session Minutes of June 2, 2026
1. That the Council Closed Session Minutes of June 2, 2026, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
7.5 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
1. That the Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of June 2,
2026, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
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8. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of June 3, 2026
Council consented to consider items in the following order: 8.8.2 first, with
Committee of the Whole Meeting Report items following the order presented on
the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of June 3, 2026, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the
exception of sub-items 8.2.3, 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.8.1, 8.8.2, 8.8.3, and 8.8.4,
which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
8.1 Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
8.1.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
May 13, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
8.2 Consent Agenda
8.2.1 Memorandum from Councillor Thompson; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 6, 2026
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 6,
2026, be received for information.
Carried
8.2.2 CS26-016 - 2026 Municipal Elections
1. That Report No. CS26-016 be received for information.
Carried
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8.2.3 FIN26-021 - Long-Term Asset Management Funding Strategy
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That Report No. FIN26-021 be received for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
8.2.4 FIN26-022 - 2025 Grant Update
1. That Report No. FIN26-022 be received for information.
Carried
8.2.5 FIN26-023 - 2025 Year-End Development Charges Statement
1. That Report No. FIN26-023 be received for information.
Carried
8.3 Community Services Committee Agenda
None.
8.4 Corporate Services Committee Agenda
8.4.1 CS26-012 - Financial Implications of Implementing a Renoviction By-
law
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That Report No. CS26-012 be received for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
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Amendment:
Moved by Councillor Weese
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the main motion be amended to include the following
clause:
1. That staff be directed to implement a renoviction support
pilot program within the Town’s Bylaw Services Division and
take all necessary steps to implement the program; and
2. That one part-time contract administrative support position to
administer and support the program be approved and funded
by the tax stabilization reserve in 2026; and
3. That staff report back no later than Q4 of 2027 on the
implementation of the program and any proposed next steps.
Yeas (2): Councillor Weese, and Councillor Gaertner
Nays (4): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor
Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Defeated (2 to 4)
8.4.2 CS26-014 - Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of the Council Term
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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 Procedure By-law be waived to
permit scheduling a Public Planning meeting in December;
and
Amendment:
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the main motion be amended to include the following
clause:
3. That Council direct staff to conduct a survey of residents and
businesses located within a specified distance of licensed
cannabis retail stores in Aurora and provide the results to the
Cannabis Retail Review Task Force prior to its final meeting.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor
Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
Main Motion as Amended
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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
c. That subsection 20 f) i) of the Procedure By-law be waived to
permit scheduling a Public Planning meeting in December;
and
3. That Council direct staff to conduct a survey of residents and
businesses located within a specified distance of licensed
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cannabis retail stores in Aurora and provide the results to the
Cannabis Retail Review Task Force prior to its final meeting.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
8.5 Finance and Information Technology Committee Agenda
8.5.1 FIN26-024 - Council Conference Review and Reporting Framework
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
8.5.2 FIN26-025 - Commercial Stormwater Charge Review
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That Report No. FIN26-025 be received; 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
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commercial stormwater rate starting with the billing cycle
beginning July 1, 2026.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
8.6 Administration Committee Agenda
None.
8.7 Operational Services Committee Agenda
8.7.1 OPS26-014 - PO Increase - Compass Minerals for Salt Supply
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
8.7.2 OPS26-015 - N6 Waste Collection Contract Extension
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
8.8 Planning and Development Services Committee Agenda
8.8.1 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
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. PDS26-030 be received; and
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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
5. That 451 persons worth of servicing allocation be granted to the
subject lands to implement the land use permissions.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (5 to 1)
8.8.2 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
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
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
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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.
Yeas (4): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor
Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (2): Councillor Weese, and Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (4 to 2)
8.8.3 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
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
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
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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.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (5 to 1)
8.8.4 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 and ZBA-2024-03
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
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
4. That the implementing By-law for the subject application be
brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.
Yeas (5): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Weese
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
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Carried (5 to 1)
8.9 Member Motions
None.
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Council consented to consider items in the order presented on the agenda to
item 9.2, followed by item 9.4 and ending with item 9.3.
9.1 CS26-013 - Restricted Acts During the Election of a New Council
Item 9.1 was considered together with item 9.2 (see Item 9.2).
9.2 CS26-018 - Additional Information, Restricted Acts During the Election of a
New Council and Item 9.1 - CS26-013 - Restricted Acts During the Election
of a New Council
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. CS26-013 and Report No. CS26-018 be received; and
2. That the by-law respecting the delegation of authority pursuant to
section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be enacted.
Yeas (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and
Councillor Kim
Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Main Motion as Amended
Carried (4 to 2)
9.3 FIN26-028 - Interim Forecast Update – as of April 30, 2026
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. FIN26-028 be received for information.
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Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
9.4 FIN26-030 - Development Charge Reduction Program Grant
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
1. That Report No. FIN26-030 be received for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
10. New Business
The Town Solicitor provided an update on the current status of the investigation
into the animal services incident involving the death of Heiniu, including the
retention of third-party investigator Canine Foundations who has to-date
conducted interviews, site visits, equipment, policy and best practices reviews,
and examined notes, pictures and standard operating procedures. Additionally,
the Solicitor noted the potential for litigation surrounding this incident and
confirmed a report would be forthcoming pending completion of the
investigation.
Councillor Gallo shared a Member Motion supporting a transparent and objective
review of the circumstances surrounding the animal services incident, and
following discussion with staff withdrew the Member Motion.
Councillor Weese inquired as to the employment status of staff involved in the
animal services incident, and staff provided a response.
11. Regional Report
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11.1 York Regional Council Highlights of May 21, 2026
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Weese
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of May 21, 2026, be received
for information.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.12 inclusive, be enacted with the exception of
By-laws items 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7, which were discussed and
voted on separately as recorded below.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
12.1 By-law Number 6788-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6579-24,
as amended, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (File No. OPA-2025-
03)
That the By-laws item 12.1 be enacted.
Carried
12.2 By-law Number 6789-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 1289 Wellington
Street East (File No. ZBA-2025-09)
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
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That the By-laws item 12.2 be enacted.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson,
Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (5 to 1)
12.3 By-law Number 6790-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6579-24,
as amended, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 14 (File No. OPA-2025-
10)
12.4 By-law Number 6791-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 1426 and 1452
Wellington St East
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the By-laws item 12.3 and By-laws item 12.4 be enacted.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson,
Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (5 to 1)
12.5 By-law Number 6792-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 16003 Yonge
Street, 255 and 219 Old Yonge Street (File No. ZBA-2025-04)
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the By-laws item 12.5 be enacted.
Yeas (4): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and
Councillor Kim
Nays (2): Councillor Weese, and Councillor Gaertner
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Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (4 to 2)
12.6 By-law Number 6793-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 16, 20 ad 22
Allaura Boulevard (File No. ZBA-2022-08)
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Weese
That the By-laws item 12.6 be enacted.
Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson,
Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (5 to 1)
12.7 By-law Number 6794-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, respecting the lands municipally known as 14070 Yonge
Street, to remove a holding symbol “H” (File No. ZBA(H)-2026-01)
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the by-laws item 12.7 be enacted.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to 0)
Amendment:
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the By-laws item 12.7 be amended to reduce the sunset clause to
two years.
Yeas (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim
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Nays (3): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Defeated (3 to 3)
12.8 By-law Number 6795-26 - Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-
4519 for public use and maintenance by The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora (File No. SUB-2012-02/D12-02-12)
That the By-laws item 12.8 be enacted.
Carried
12.9 By-law Number 6796-26 - Being a By-law to establish land on Plan 65M-
4485 as a highway (File No. SUB-2012-02/D12-02-12)
That the By-laws item 12.9 be enacted.
Carried
12.10 By-law Number 6797-26 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6450-22,
as amended, to include Administrative Monetary Penalty provisions
That the By-laws item 12.10 be enacted.
Carried
12.11 By-law Number 6798-26 - Being a By-law to define the delegation policies
and procedures during the Election Period
That the By-laws item 12.11 be enacted.
Carried
12.12 By-law Number 6799-26 - Being a By-law to establish a Compliance Audit
Committee for compliance audit applications received during the 2026 to
2030 Term of Council
That the By-laws item 12.12 be enacted.
Carried
13. Closed Session
None.
14. Confirming By-law
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resulting from a Council meeting on June 23, 2026
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Carried (6 to O)
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the meeting be adjourned at 11 :26 p.m.
Carried
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Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk