A resident of Ajax with his wife and son, Sterling Lee is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University where he majored in English Literature and Political Science. After 12 years within the technology sector; working with the likes of Rogers Communications and Microsoft, Sterling served as the Senior Advisor and Stakeholder Relations Manager for the Honourable Mark Holland; where he was able to connect with Ajax residents and understand the needs of the community. Throughout his terms on Council, Sterling has had the pleasure of sitting on the Ajax Library Board, the Business Advisory Council of Durham and the Anti Racism Taskforces of Durham and Ajax. On June 2021, Sterling became the Town of Ajax’s first racialized Deputy Mayor. In his free time, Sterling enjoys watching movies and winning Trivia nights at bars and restaurants throughout the Region.
1. That Council approve the revised Municipal Alcohol Policy; and 2. That staff be directed to implement the updated policy and associated documentation for events and facility use involving alcohol. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 19, 2026 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on May 21, 2026 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 That the minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on May 21, 2026 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That Council approve, in principle, the draft Town’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Framework (ATT-1); and 2. That Council direct Public and Strategic Affairs to complete consultation on the Town’s Land Acknowledgement and finalize the Town’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Framework (ATT-1). In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Re
That the recommendations from the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Meeting of June 1, 2025 be adopted, as amended. Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That By-laws 57-2026 to 62-2026, 64-2026, 65-2026, 67-2026, 70-2026, 73-2026, and 76-2026 to 81-2026 be approved. Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 That By-laws 63-2026 and 66-2026 be approved, as amended. That By-laws 68-2026 to 69-2026 be approved, as amended. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Reg
That the General Government Committee Report dated May 11, 2026 be adopted, as amended. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Whereas the Town of Ajax offers reasonably priced monthly and annual individual and family memberships for recreation programs including Swim & Skate, Fitness & Health Centre, Group Fitness, Squash, and all inclusive memberships, which are intended to promote the health and wellness of Ajax residents; and, Whereas a significant number of individuals from neighbouring municipalities access Town of
Whereas on February 17, 2026, Ajax Council approved a Regional Official Plan Amendment, an Official Plan Amendment, and a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 10, 20, and 30 Blowers Crescent; and, Whereas when realized, the approved mixed use development will include a shared podium with three towers having heights of up to 30 storeys, containing approximately 737 dwelling un
Whereas the Town of Ajax values active living, recreation, and sport as key contributors to community health and quality of life for residents of all ages; and, Whereas the Town offers a variety of soccer-related opportunities and assets for residents, including both grass and artificial turf fields, as well as portable soccer net frames available for both community and organization use; and, Wher
That the motion be amended by adding the following: 1. That Ajax Council call on the federal government to establish ethical investment guidelines for federally regulated pension plans, for companies such as the following although this not an exhaustive list: a. Companies associated ICE; b. Companies that deal with sale of arms to other countries and are in active; c. Companies that emit large amo
That Item 4.13 ‘PDS-2026-10: Update to Traffic By-law 45-2020, Schedules 1, 10 and 22’ be
Whereas, the Town of Ajax is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable community for all residents, including children and youth; Whereas, community advocates, families, and organizations in Ontario and across Canada have raised concerns about disparities in awareness, media coverage, and public response in cases involving missing Black boys; Whereas, equitable treatment and timely r
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on January 12, 2026 be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That Report OES-2026-01: Contract Award – Supply and Delivery – Additional Mobile Stage, be
1. That the works and services within the following Plan of Subdivision be assumed by the Town: a) (S-A-2018-02) – Fieldgate Bayly/Salem Owner: Bayly Salem Developments Ltd. Agreement Date: February 10, 2022 Registered Plan: 40M-2718 Refer to ATT-1 2. That the corresponding Assumption By-law be prepared for an upcoming Council meeting. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Mori
1. That Council Award the Contract for Arena Refrigeration – Maintenance & Parts, to Carmichael Engineering Ltd. in the estimated amount of $114,223.84 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of 1 year. General Government Committee January 12, 2026 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. That Council authorize Staff to renew the Contract for an a
That Council direct staff to extend the resident parking permit renewal period from one year to three years. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That Council approves the sale of lands described as PT LT 16 CON 1 PICKERING; PT RDAL BTN LTS 16 & 17 CON 1 PICKERING IN CO113653 EXCEPT PTS 21 & 22, 40RD127; AJAX/PICKERING to York Region in the amount of $560,000. 2. That staff be authorized to place a bylaw to approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (ATT-1) on the January 19th Council agenda for approval, and to take other actions necess
That Council ratify the Ajax Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (APFFA) Local 1092 General Government Committee January 12, 2026 _________________________________________________________________________________________ contract changes as outlined herein, and renew the collective agreement, effective January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Ty
1. That the 2% Infrastructure Levy be reduced to 1%. Sponsored by Regional Councillor Lee In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: Mayor Collier
That By-law number 98-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its special meeting held on December 15, 2025, be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
General Government Committee November 10, 2025 _________________________________________________________________________________________ That Council endorse in principle the proposed Fairgrounds Application Process and that staff be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement the process substantially as outlined within this report. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Ty
That the Minutes of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee Meeting held on October 6, 2025, be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That, upon review of the evidence and submissions of the complainant, the Section 20 Development Charges Act complaint of 620 Taunton Rd East – Mikabco Holdings Inc., be hereby dismissed, as no error was made in the application of Town of Ajax Development Charges By-law, and the amount of applicable development charges was correctly determined in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997 (
Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Whereas, the Province of Ontario filed enabling regulations in December 2019, to prescribe the locations, fines, and signage for municipalities to utilize Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE) as a tool to address speeding and improve public safety; and Whereas, the Province’s ASE legislative framework, together with provincial encouragement in 2019, has led municipalities such as Ajax to impl
Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Whereas, a 24/7 Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care and Emergency Department is needed in Durham Region to address a critical system gap to ensure the right care in the right place by providing immediate, specialized support for individuals in crisis and assist to reduce the pressures on emergency departments and first responders; and Whereas, Lakeridge Health has a ready-to-announce Ontario
Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
General Government Committee October 14, 2025 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. That Council approve the creation of a new capital account for the Ajax GO Secondary Plan project with a budget of $400,000. 2. That Council approve funding of $400,000 to be allocated to the new Ajax GO Secondary Plan capital account from the Housing Accelerat
That CS-2025-19: Exploring a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to Address Renovictions be
That the Minutes of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee Meeting held on September 2, 2025, be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry Opposed: None
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24-A15 be endorsed and that the implementing Official Plan Amendment (Number 90), as provided in Attachment 1 to this report, be considered for approval by Council at its meeting of October 20, 2025; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z19/24 be endorsed and that the implementing Zoning By-law, as provided in Attachment 2 to this report, b
That Item 6.1 (“Ajax Pickering Road Watch – Support for an All-Way Stop Installation at Seggar Avenue and Williamson Drive”) be
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That 6.2 (“Nottingham Public School – Letter of Support – Road Safety Measures at Seggar Avenue and Williams Road”) be
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That Item 6.3 (“Petition in Relation to a 3-Way Stop Sign at Selby Drive and Searell Avenue, Ajax”) be
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the General Government Committee Report dated September 8, 2025, be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the motion be amended by adding the following: That non-resident fees for Recreation and Culture Facility Rentals be increased an additional 2.5% in 2026, totaling 7.5%; and That Council re-examine the non-resident fees for facility rentals during the 2027 budget process to determine the user fees and charges. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regio
1. That the recommended fees schedule (ATT-1) be approved, effective January 1, 2026; and 2. That the appropriate General Fees By-law be presented to Council for approval. 3. That non-resident fees for Recreation and Culture Facility Rentals be increased an additional 2.5% in 2026, totaling 7.5%; and 4. That Council re-examine the non-resident fees for facility rentals during the 2027 budget proce
That Council approve the following appointments to the Heritage Advisory Committee, with membership to be in effect until February 28, 2027, or until their successors are appointed: • Jane Gilbert • Lisa Patel In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the CAO, as the Shareholder Representative, be directed to approve and execute the Memorandum of Understanding (ATT-1), including proposed amendments to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (ATT-2), Elexicon’s Town of Ajax Special Council Meeting – August 15, 2025 By-laws (ATT-3), and Elexicon’s Articles of Incorporation (ATT-4), and any related documentation necessary to give effect there