Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Special Meeting of April 14, 2025; • Closed Meeting of April 14, 2025; and • Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the General Government Committee Report dated May 12, 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
That the Library Services 2025 Spring Update be received for information. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of May 20, 2025 be received for information. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Whereas many judicial cases in Ontario are dismissed due to structural gaps in the justice system; and, Whereas the majority of criminal cases in the province have ended with charges being
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by S. Lee
Withdrawn
Whereas Ontario has expanded the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) framework to address the housing supply crisis, which includes the need to balance the interests of both tenants and small-scale landlords; and, Whereas the Town of Ajax is reviewing and implementing innovative housing opportunities, including ADUs, in an effort to increase the local housing supply; and, Whereas small-scale landlords may face financial strain when tenants withhold rent in bad faith, and delayed dispute resolution systems can result in undue hardship for landlords, while also affecting tenants’ security and well-being; and, Whereas it is crucial to support the development of legal ADUs and secondary rentals while ensuring tenants’ rights are respected and upheld; and, Town of Ajax Council Meeting – May 20, 2025 Whereas proposed reforms could include: • Accelerating dispute resolution for ADUs and secondary rentals at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) within 30 days, ensuring fairness for both tenants and landlords; • Introducing mediation services to resolve disputes quickly and amicably, reducing reliance on lengthy hearings; • Providing both landlords and tenants with enhanced tools for clear communication, such as standardized rental agreements and better screening practices; • Strengthening protections for tenants against unfair eviction while enforcing stricter penalties for tenants withholding rent in bad faith; • Ensuring law enforcement access to properties only under appropriate circumst
That By-law numbers 38-2025 to 51-2025 be read a first, second and third time and passed. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by M. Crawford, seconded by N. Henry
Carried
That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: • To discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board [Sec. 239 (2) (c), Municipal Act, 2001, as amended]. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the lands described as PARTS 1-3, PL 40R-32864; AJAX be declared surplus; and, 2. That the Deputy CAO be authorized to finalize and execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (ATT-1) for 99 Barnham Street to Ronen Legerman, for a company to be incorporated, o/a First Milestones Education & Child Care Centres, on behalf of the Town, substantially in the form attached hereto, for a purchase price of $3,150,000.00, and take other actions necessary to close the transaction. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the lands described as PCL 272-1, SEC 40M1793; BLK 272, PL 40M1793; AJAX be declared surplus; and, 2. That the Deputy CAO be authorized to finalize and execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) (ATT-1) for 120 Roberson Drive to Frank Wang, on behalf of the Town, substantially in the form attached hereto, for a purchase price of $1,650,000, and take other actions necessary to close the transaction. 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 – May 20, 2025
That By-law numbers 52-2025 to 53-2025 be read a first, second and third time and passed. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by R. Tyler Morin, seconded by N. Henry
Carried
That By-law number 54-2025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its regular meeting held on May 20, 2025, be read a first, second and third time and passed. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the May 20, 2025 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (3:15 p.m.) In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: Regional Councillor Lee