The Ajax Record

Council

June 22, 2026

What was decided (19 motions)

19 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 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
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
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
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
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
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: • 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]; and • To discuss a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value [Sec. 239(2)(j), 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
Moved by M. Crawford, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
1. That Council support, in principle, partnering with HFH on an affordable housing development in Ajax; and 2. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or designate to determine whether the Town’s conditional funding support should be allocated to one of the two properties under consideration based on proper due diligence and overall public interest; and 3. That subject to the determination of a site in Ajax by the parties, and negotiation of any necessary agreements to the satisfaction of the CAO or designate, Council approve funding: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 a) Up to $7,000,000 to support land acquisition costs for the final selected site from the Building Faster Fund (BFF), Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and Strategic Initiatives Reserve; and b) Up to $2,000,000 to support project advancement costs for the selected project, including eligible predevelopment, due diligence, design, planning, engineering, legal, environmental, servicing, costing, financing, municipal approvals, development management, infrastructure, or other eligible project-related costs from a future Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund allocation and/or Strategic Initiatives Reserve; and 4. That the release of any funding be conditional upon HFH satisfying the CAO or designate in their discretion, with respect to the following: a) The site selected; b) The proposed number, type, tenure, affordability level, and duration of affordability for the affordable
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
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, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
1. That the Report dated June 22, 2026, entitled “Ajax GO Station Secondary Plan – Final Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received for information; 2. That Council adopt the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment Number 99 (OPA26-A6) included as Attachment 1 (ATT-1) to this report, which implements Mayoral Direction Number 01-2026 and information presented to Council on February 17, 2026 on the Ajax GO Station Secondary Plan, and includes additional amendments for consideration as outlined in section 2.6 of this report to reflect feedback received through public and stakeholder consultation; 3. That Council, in accordance with s. 26(7) of the Planning Act, determine, and if satisfied, declare through resolution that the Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, has regard to matters of Provincial Interest outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act, and does not conflict with any Provincial Plan; and 4. That Council approve the Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Z11/26 included as Attachment 2 (ATT-2) to this report, which implements Mayoral Direction Number 01-2026 and information presented to Council on February 17, 2026 on the Ajax GO Station Secondary Plan, and includes additional amendments for consideration as outlined in section 2.6 of this report to reflect feedback received through public and stakeholder consultation. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regi
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
That the motion for item 4.1. ‘PDS-2026-17: Zoning Our Future: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Phase 2 Final Amendment’ within the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated June 1, 2026, be amended by adding the following: 2. d. That Zoning Schedules of By-laws 66-2026, specifically Map 15, be amended to align Exception 67 with the Environmental Protection Zone boundary on 380 Kingston Road East, and that By-law 63-2026 be updated to amend Exception 67 to add Stormwater Management Facility as a permitted use within the Environmental Protection Zone, subject to the approval of the Conservation Authority. 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 S. Lee
Carried
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
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That the recommendations from the General Government Committee Meeting of June 15, 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
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
That Council endorses the commemorative naming of the Rotary Park Bridge to “Zhaagawaamikong Aazhokigan” as presented by the William Treaties First Nation Elders and as approved by the Town’s internal Commemorative Naming Committee. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
That the Library Services 2026 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
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
Whereas the Highway Traffic Act establishes a default statutory speed limit of 50 km/h on municipal roads unless otherwise prescribed by by-law; and, Whereas municipalities across Ontario are increasingly adopting 40 km/h neighbourhood speed limits as a Vision Zero measure to reduce pedestrian injury severity, particularly for children, seniors, and persons with disabilities; and, Whereas Ajax continues to receive a high volume of resident concerns regarding speeding on local roads, particularly near parks, schools, and residential areas; and Whereas a modernized review is required to determine the feasibility, costs, operational impacts, and enforcement implications of adopting a 40 km/h speed limit on all interior roads in Ajax; and Whereas the recommendation to review the adoption of a 40 km/h neighbourhood speed limit originated from the June 4, 2026, Ajax-Pickering Road Watch Meeting and this motion has been reviewed and approved by their committee. Therefore, be it resolved: That Ajax Council directs Transportation Planning staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of reducing the speed limit on all local roads in the Town of Ajax to 40 km/h including signage requirements, cost estimates, a review of implementation models, options for phased implementation, any required amendments to existing town bylaws, and recommendations for next steps to be presented at the January 2027 Council Meeting. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
Whereas , the Sylvan Drive unopened road allowance is located off Ontoro Boulevard, along Ajax’s waterfront; and, Whereas the property owner of 14 Ontoro Boulevard has, over a prolonged Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 period, expressed interest in acquiring a portion of Sylvan Drive, located to the immediate east of their property; and, Whereas once the property is sold, an easement in favour of the Town over the subject lands would continue to provide the Town with access to the waterfront and allow the Town to maintain the storm outlet that currently exists. Therefore, be it resolved: 1. Ajax Council delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Services staff to negotiate and execute the sale of a portion of Sylvan Drive, as indicated in the image in ATT-1, to Jim Kelly; and 2. The agreement of sale shall be dependent on an easement agreement which shall include terms and conditions as the Town deems appropriate to protect its access rights, including restrictions on the placement of structures, fences, boulders and any other obstructions that may interfere with the Town’s use of the easement.; and 3. The purchase price be determined by an appraisal to be commissioned by the Town, the cost of which shall be reimbursed by the purchaser; and 4. The purchaser reimburse the Town’s reasonable costs incurred relating to the completion of a survey, preparation of a 40R Plan, and legal costs incurred to process and close the transaction;
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried
Whereas the Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee passed a motion at its May 20, 2026 meeting recommending Council to advocate for inclusion and equitable access to affordable assistive hearing technologies for all Ontarians; and, Whereas hearing loss affects millions of Ontarians and has significant impacts on communication, safety, employment, and quality of life; and Whereas, the Ontario Association of Professional Audiology Clinics (OAPAC) and Speech- Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) have stated that while lower-cost hearing support options can benefit consumers, individuals experiencing hearing loss should first consult a regulated audiologist, as symptoms may be caused by conditions ranging from wax build-up to more serious medical issues such as tumours, which consumer devices cannot diagnose; and Whereas, Apple and other technology manufacturers have developed low-risk assistive hearing features-such as sound amplification, personalized audio based on a user’s hearing profile, and built-in hearing assessments-including Apple’s Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features available on compatible AirPods devices that are Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026 enabled in many jurisdictions globally, allowing consumer devices like AirPods to function as assistive listening tools for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss; and, Whereas on December 11, 2024, Health Canada issued Class II Medical Device Licences (MDLs) for Apple
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried
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, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried
That By-laws 71-2026 to 72-2026 and 74-2026 to 75-2026 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
That By-law 82-2026 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 June 22, 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
Moved by J. Dies, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That the June 22, 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 Town of Ajax Council Meeting – June 22, 2026
Moved by R. Tyler Morin, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried

The town’s own record

Read the minutes this page was read from →

Where this page and that document disagree, the document is right and this record is wrong. Say so and it will be corrected.