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That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 23, 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 correspondence from Ryan ULC regarding “Motion to Reassess: Unfreeze Ontario - The Cost of Inaction” be endorsed. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That Item 6.2 (‘Durham District School Board - Request for Provincial School Board Governance Consultation Process’) and Item 6.3 (‘Durham District School Board - Request for Review of the Potential Impacts of Removing English Public School Trustees’) 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 recommendations from the General Government Committee Meeting of April 13, 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 recommendation #2 be amended to read: 2. That Council approve the proposed update to Traffic By-law 45-2020, as identified in Attachment 1, to incorporate the following changes to Schedule 10 of the By-law: • 40 km/hr speed limit on Hurst Drive between Church Street North to 160 m south of Harrisview Street; • 40 km/hr speed limit on Stannardville Drive between Rossland Road to 108 m east of Hurst Drive In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the motion be amended by adding the following: 6. That staff be directed to reduce the speed limit from the default 50km/h to 40km/h on Ashbury Boulevard/Range Road between Audley Road South and Lake Ridge Road. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the motion be amended by adding the following: 7. That staff be directed to install No Parking Signs on Coomer Cresent between north property line of 7 Coomer Crescent and east property line of 21 Coomer Crescent. 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 the proposed update to Traffic By-law 45-2020, as identified in Attachment 1, to incorporate the following changes to Schedule 1 of the By-law: • No Parking (Anytime) on the north side of Clements Road West between Monarch Avenue and 155 m east; • No Parking (Anytime) on north-east side of Lake Driveway West between 30 m south of Hawkins Crescent (North Leg) and the south property line of 182 Lake Driveway West; • No Parking (Anytime) on the east side of Kearney Drive between north property line of 93 Kearney Drive and north property line of 85 Kearney Drive 2. That Council approve the proposed update to Traffic By-law 45-2020, as identified in Attachment 1, to incorporate the following changes to Schedule 10 of the By-law: • 40 km/hr speed limit on Hurst Drive between Church Street North to 160 m south of Harrisview Street; • 40 km/hr speed limit on Stannardville Drive between Rossland Road to 108 m east of Hurst Drive 3. That Council approve the proposed update to Traffic By-law 45-2020, as identified in Attachment 1, to incorporate the following changes to Schedule 22 of the By-law: • Community Safety Zone on Hurst Drive between 165 m north of Stannardville Drive to 160m south of Harrisview Street; • Community Safety Zone on Stannardville Drive between Rossland Road to 108 m east of Hurst Drive 4. That a By-law to amend Traffic By-law 45-2020 be brought forward for consideration of the Council. 5. That Report PDS-2026-10 be forwarded to the Durham R

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of April 20, 2026 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 the Town of Ajax uses closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at select municipal locations to support public safety, help prevent and investigate acts of vandalism and theft, and safeguard municipal assets; and, Whereas the Town has established governance procedures and guidelines to oversee use, operation, and management of CCTV cameras; and, Whereas the Town also has Code Blue Emergency Phone Units in the Ajax Town Hall parking lot and at Rotary Park near the Pavilion, which connects users with the Town‘s 24/7 alarm monitoring company; and, Whereas clear communication about how, where, and why surveillance technologies are used, use of the Emergency Phone Units, and information on the policy guiding their use benefits everyone. Therefore, be it resolved: That Ajax Council directs Public and Strategic Affairs to prepare a report on the Town’s Video Surveillance System policy, including access to footage, video monitoring and retention, signage, and camera locations that the Town and Durham Regional Police Services partnered on, as well as the Town’s use of Code Blue Emergency Phone Units to be presented at the June 22, 2026, Council Meeting. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 • 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]; and • To discuss a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization [Sec. 239(2)(i), 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

Whereas the Town of Ajax congratulates all teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and recognizes the global excitement, unity, and celebration that this tournament brings to communities around the world; and, Whereas many local fans will be gathering to cheer on their favourite teams during this international event, creating an opportunity for everyone to come together under the love of sport; and, Whereas The City of Mississauga recently advocated to the provincial government to permit extended alcohol service for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Ajax Council request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to designate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, as an event of national significance; and 2. That Ajax Council request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to permit licensed bars and restaurants across Ontario to extend the hours of alcohol service to 3 a.m. for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to coincide with late-night match broadcasts and to support local businesses while allowing fans to watch matches together; and 3. That a copy of this motion be circulated to the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and Rob Cerjanec, MPP for Ajax. Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional C

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, Whereas residents and groups may apply for permits to use the Town’s artificial turf fields, located at the Ajax Community Centre, known as Monarch Field and Centennial Field, which provide consistent playing conditions and resilience to weather compared to natural grass surfaces, making them a valuable recreational asset; and, Whereas residents have expressed interest in greater clarity around the Town’s approach to soccer netting, turf field access, and potential opportunities for informal or drop in use of artificial turf fields when not otherwise booked. Therefore, be it resolved: That Ajax Council directs Operations and Environmental Services staff to prepare a report by June 2026, outlining the Town of Ajax’s current position on the installation of soccer netting on municipal soccer fields, an overview of the Town’s turf field booking and permitting process, as well as a high-level scan of how other comparable municipalities manage access to artificial turf fields, and feasibility, risks, and operational implications allowing public use of artificial turf fields during unbooked per

Whereas organized theft, vehicle tracking, and related criminal activities are increasing across Ontario communities, placing residents, businesses, and vulnerable youth at heightened risk; and, Whereas police services and community advocates have identified a troubling pattern of adults recruiting, coercing, or manipulating minors into participating in Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 OT (“out of town”) activities, including tracking, surveillance, transportation of stolen goods, and organized retail theft; and, Whereas this pattern is directly connected to the broader crisis highlighted in Missing Black Boys, where vulnerable youth, particularly Black youth, are targeted, isolated, exploited, and placed in situations of significant danger; and, Whereas Bill C-14 strengthens bail and sentencing provisions for violent and organized offences, including motor vehicle theft and extortion, but does not address the criminal exploitation of minors for organized property crime, nor does it create specific offences or aggravating factors for adults who involve youth in such activities; and, Whereas youth who are exploited by adults for OT tracking or organized theft may become key witnesses in criminal proceedings, and these minors face significant risks of retaliation, stigma, and public exposure if required to testify without enhanced privacy protections; and, Whereas current federal legislation does not explicitly guarantee closed court testimony, automatic publicatio

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 amounts of carbon in the environment; d. Companies that participate child labour practices; and e. Companies that endorse the unregulated use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

Whereas a recent investigation by environmental advocacy group Stand.earth found the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), eight other public pensions, and all of Canada's major banks have invested in companies that provide services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through multimillion-dollar contracts; and, Whereas ICE operations have been widely criticized for human rights violations, including the detention of children and the disproportionate targeting of Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, and racialized communities; and, Whereas Ajax is home to many families with cross-border ties, migrant histories, and communities directly affected by U.S. immigration enforcement practices, making the investment decisions of Canadian banks and pension funds a matter of local interest; and, Whereas municipalities have a role in advocating for ethical governance and transparency in the investment of public funds. Therefore, be it resolved: 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 amounts of carbon in the environment; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 d. Companies that participate child labour practices; and e. Companies tha

Whereas the Government of Canada has launched the Build Canada Homes (BCH) initiative to support the creation of new deeply affordable, supportive, and transitional housing through federal capital investments; and, Whereas the Town of Ajax is partnering with the Region of Durham to advance a 50 unit supportive housing development at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road, a Regionally led project that is dependent on federal capital funding through Build Canada Homes; and, Whereas the Harwood and Achilles supportive housing project is designed to deliver long term, permanent housing with wrap around supports for individuals with complex needs, and its success is contingent on secure, ongoing operational funding to sustain services for residents; and, Whereas operational funding for rent supplements and wrap around supports, including health, mental health, social, and employment services, fall within areas of provincial responsibility; and, Whereas BCH requires applicants to address whether operational finances have been secured at the application stage and a provincial commitment is needed to unlock federal capital for the benefit of communities urgently seeking housing solutions. Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Ajax Council formally call on the Province of Ontario to commit the operational funding required to unlock federal capital for supportive and transitional housing projects through the Build Canada Homes program; and 2. That Ajax Council spe

Whereas on September 8, 2025, Council received for information a report responding to a strategic plan action item, to explore a possible Council Chambers Retrofit (CS 2025 14), which outlined features of the modernization and design and the total estimated project cost of $264,900 should Council choose to proceed; and, Whereas on March 18, 2026, an unexpected cold weather-related maintenance issue caused damage to the Council Chambers, forced the closure of the Chambers for the foreseeable future and the move to virtual council and committee meetings; and, Whereas the Town has procedures and delegated authorities in place to ensure business continuity during Council Recess Periods; and, Whereas information regarding the scope of the current restoration work, the use of insurance proceeds, and the status of any potential enhancements is important for public transparency and financial oversight; and, Whereas it is understood that once the Council Chambers is reopened, hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual) will continue, consistent with long standing practice and subject to the Town’s normal procedural rules. Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Council direct Corporate Services, with support from relevant departments, to provide a report at the earliest available meeting dependent on the availability of information, outlining: a. The current state of the Council Chambers, including a report on the full extent of damage to fixtures and technology, as well as records, and Town a

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow a motion regarding Advancing the Durham Meadoway, without notice. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

Whereas, the Durham Meadoway Project is a proposal to implement a regional active transportation corridor and linear park extending from the City of Oshawa through to Rouge National Urban Park at the Pickering–Toronto boundary, including; and Whereas, in Ajax, the Meadoway as proposed would run adjacent to Taunton Road from the eastern border with Whitby to Westney Road, at which point it would follow the hydro corridor southwest through Paulynn Park including a portion along the Trans Canada Trail, to the Pickering border; and Whereas, Regional Council endorsed the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study in June 2024, and Region of Durham staff are proceeding with preliminary design work to advance the multi-use path and identify locations for gateways, amenities, and other features along the route; and Whereas, the cost-share arrangement outlined in the Shared Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to complete the preliminary design was determined by Regional Council and is proportionally allocated based on new infrastructure requirements within each municipality; and Whereas, the Town of Ajax’s financial contribution toward the preliminary design work is $119,292, reflecting the extent of existing and future multi-use paths within the project area; and Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 Whereas, any future detailed design and capital works or trail planning arising from the preliminary design study would be subject to Council approval through the Town’s Capital Budg

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow a motion regarding Funding Certainty for Organizations Supporting the Black Community, without notice. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

Whereas Durham Family and Cultural Centre (DFCC) is an Ajax-based charitable organization that provides a space for members of the Black community, and other racialized and diverse groups to engage in culturally focused programs such as counselling, parenting, education, mentorship, and child and youth development; and, Whereas the Town of Ajax is a highly diverse community, with approximately 65% of residents identifying as part of racialized or diverse groups, emphasizing the importance of culturally responsive services and support which are critical to the well-being and stability of Black and racialized families and serve as a source of meaningful employment within the local community; and, Whereas according to a letter received by DFCC from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, while the Government of Ontario has reaffirmed its support for the Black Youth Action Plan through an allocation of $16.6 million in the 2026-27 provincial budget, the province would not commit to ongoing or equivalent funding for previously funded organizations; and, Whereas the letter further stated that an update was expected to be provided to the affected agencies and organizations by early summer 2026; and Whereas, Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 20, 2026 DFCC has stated that without the funding guarantee, they will be forced to immediately lay off 80% of their staff and reassess the programs they offer, which support 50 families and over 500 community members across Durham e

That By-laws 40-2026 and 41-2026 be approved. 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 42-2026 and 43-2026 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That all directions approved during the Closed Session be ratified. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That By-law 44-2026 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 April 20, 2026, be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the April 20, 2026 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: Regional Councillor Lee