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 (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025; • Closed Meeting of June 23, 2025; • Special Meeting of July 29, 2025; • Closed Meeting of July 29, 2025; • Special Meeting of August 15, 2025; and • Closed Meeting of August 15, 2025. In Favour: Mayor Collier, 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 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
1. That Staff be directed to coordinate a public town hall meeting for residents and businesses about the impacts of homelessness in Ajax with the appropriate staff from the Region of Durham and Durham Regional Police Services; and 2. That this meeting be held after Staff have introduced the Crisis Care Facility By-law at the October 2025 meeting of Council. 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 – September 15, 2025 That Council Award the Contract for Porte Road Improvements, to Wyndale Paving Co. Ltd. in the amount of $237,875.03 (inclusive of all taxes). 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 September 15, 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, the speed limit along Harwood Avenue North, between Rossland Road and Williamson Drive, has been temporarily reduced to 40 km/h to accommodate ongoing construction projects in the area (Grandview Headquarters and Schlegel Villages); Whereas, this same section of roadway is currently included in the Town’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) rotation; Whereas, the temporary speed limit and ongoing construction may compromise effectiveness of ASE operations; Whereas, in June 2025, report CS-2025-12 delegated authority to staff to undertake the following activities, among others: • Expand the current Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) to include ASE offences (Phase III), with a targeted commencement date in Q3 2025; • Approve future ASE camera installation locations within designated Community Safety Zones (CSZs), including the addition, relocation, and adjustment of cameras, as well as the approval of their operational hours and enforcement thresholds; Therefore be it resolved: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – September 15, 2025 1. That Ajax Council directs the temporary removal of Harwood Avenue North from the ASE rotation until construction in the area is deemed complete and the roadway and impacted intersection are fully operational. 2. That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of restoring the speed limit on the subject section of Harwood Avenue North to 50 km/h, and provide an update to the public. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Coun
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by M. Crawford
Carried
In favour (4): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower · Opposed (3): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Lee, Regional Councillor Dies
Whereas, Democracy is healthy when everyone can participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas, we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas, Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments, facing threats and harassment; and Whereas, social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement, which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds, from running for office; and Whereas, better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive, and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas, in 2024, female elected representatives from Halton formed H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) to speak out against harassment in politics and uphold high standards of conduct, launching the Elect Respect campaign to promote healthy democracy and safe, inclusive work environments by encouraging respectful discourse, condemning abuse, and empowering diver
That the motion, along with Item 6.3 (“Petition in Relation to a 3-Way Stop Sign at Selby Town of Ajax Council Meeting – September 15, 2025 Drive and Searell Avenue, Ajax”) be
Moved by R. Tyler Morin, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Collier, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower · Opposed (3): Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry
That the motion, along with Item 6.1 (“Ajax Pickering Road Watch – Support for an All- Way Stop Installation at Seggar Avenue and Williamson Drive”) and Item 6.2 (“Nottingham Public School – Letter of Support – Road Safety Measures at Seggar Avenue and Williams Road “) be
That By-law number 74-2025 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 September 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
That the September 15, 2025 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (2:31 p.m.) In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None