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That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 20, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

1. That the 2026-2029 Human Resources (HR) Strategy (ATT-1) be endorsed by Council in principle; and, 2. That any projects, initiatives, and resources identified therein for future years be considered as part of the annual budget process. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That By-law 87-2025 be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the Library Services 2025 Fall Update be received for information. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the correspondence from the City of Pickering regarding “Support Frenchman’s Bay Public Stewardship” be endorsed. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated November 3, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the General Government Committee Report dated November 10, 2025, be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of November 17, 2025 be received for information. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

Town of Ajax Council Meeting – November 17, 2025 Whereas, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (CTA), including CTA 43 and 57, encourage municipalities to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), acknowledge and address colonial legacies, honour Indigenous cultures, and promote inclusive communities; and Whereas, UNDRIP sets minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples, including recognition of cultural heritage and participation in decision-making; and Whereas, commemorative naming is a symbolic yet meaningful step toward reconciliation, helping restore traditional Indigenous names, promote Indigenous languages, and strengthen cultural connections to the land; and Whereas, Ajax Council approved a new Commemorative Naming Policy in September 2025 to enhance the process for commemorative naming of various parks, buildings, structures and assets; and Whereas, the Town of Ajax has consulted Indigenous community partners who recommended that any commemorative naming be connected to a significant location closely tied to nature and include an educational component explaining the importance of this renaming; and Whereas, June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month in Canada, culminating in National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, providing an opportunity for the Town of Ajax to demonstrate its commitment to reconciliation; and Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Equi

Whereas, we are approaching the cold winter months and the number of people experiencing homelessness in Ajax and Durham Region continues to rise drastically, Town of Ajax Council Meeting – November 17, 2025 with more than 1,000 people on Durham Region’s by-name list as of August, including specifically 200 people in Ajax seeking support to change their housing status1; and Whereas, in September 2024, Ajax Council passed a motion to support Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) SolvetheCrisis.ca2 campaign requesting that the provincial and federal governments take immediate action to solve the homelessness and mental health crisis gripping our communities; and Whereas, while the provincial government has provided support for new programs such as Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs (HART Hubs), it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions; and Whereas, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, municipalities are providing 51.5% of the total reported homelessness program funding across all three levels of government, making a significant financial impact on municipal budgets3; and Whereas, OBCM recently passed a motion at their October Meeting re-iterating the need for provincial support in addressing this crisis by allocating more funding to programs that address chronic homelessness; and Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Ajax Council reconfirms their support of the Solve the Crisis Ca

That By-laws 83-2025 to 86-2025 and By-law 88-2025 be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That By-law 89-2025 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 November 17, 2025, be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None

That the November 17, 2025 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (4:47 p.m.) In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None