The Ajax Record

Council

January 19, 2026

What was decided (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 8, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: 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 the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on December 15, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: 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 the recommendations from the General Government Committee Meeting of 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
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried
In favour (6): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower
That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of January 19, 2026 be received for information. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
In favour (6): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower
Whereas, accessible parking permits and designated parking spaces support an inclusive society within the municipality that supports and accommodates the needs of per-sons with disabilities; and Whereas, accessible parking ensures equitable access for individuals with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs or mobility devices, those who cannot walk without assistance, and those with certain respiratory, cardiac, or neurological conditions, enabling participation in everyday activities; and Whereas, municipalities such as City of Oshawa (max 4 hours), City of Toronto (max 24 hours), and City of Hamilton (max 12 hours) permit extended on-street parking for vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit; and Whereas, modern accessibility standards recognize that the needs of Accessible Parking Permit holders extend beyond proximity to a building entrance, and include the ability to safely load and unload mobility devices, enter and exit vehicles, and navigate their im-mediate environment without barriers; and Whereas, many residents with disabilities face barriers within their own driveways, including steep grades, narrow widths, obstructive landscaping, or driveways that cannot accommodate accessible vans, side loading ramps, or larger mobility adapted vehicles, making on street parking a safer and more functional option for some permit holders; Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit may park for up to six (6)
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
That By-law 09-2026 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 January 19, 2026, be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by J. Dies, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
In favour (6): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower
That the January 19, 2026 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (2:01 p.m.) In Favour: 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
In favour (6): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower
That By-laws 01-2026 to 08-2026 be approved. In Favour: 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 M. Crawford
Carried

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