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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on Monday, June 16, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the Older Adults Transportation Survey Results as outlined in ATT-3 be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the report on the Contract Awards made during the Summer Recess of Council be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the report on the Insurance Renewal – July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 be received for information; 2. That the 2025 dividend of $132,411 be transferred to the insurance reserve. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Counicllor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That Council award the Contract for External Audit Services for the Town and Library, to Deloitte LLP in the estimated amount of $94,061.20 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of 1 year. 2. That Council authorize Staff to renew the Contract for an additional four, 1 year periods, pending an analysis and satisfactory performance review at the anniversary date of the Contract, in the estimated amount of $395,292.19 (inclusive of all taxes). 3. That Council approve the by-law appointing Deloitte LLP as auditors for the Town of Ajax and its local board for the fiscal years 2025 to 2029. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the motion be amended by adding the following: That non-resident fees for Recreation and Culture Facility Rentals be increased an additional 2.5% in 2026, totaling 7.5%; and That Council re-examine the non-resident fees for facility rentals during the 2027 budget process to determine the user fees and charges. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the recommended fees schedule (ATT-1) be approved, effective January 1, 2026; and 2. That the appropriate General Fees By-law be presented to Council for approval. 3. That non-resident fees for Recreation and Culture Facility Rentals be increased an additional 2.5% in 2026, totaling 7.5%; and 4. That Council re-examine the non-resident fees for facility rentals during the 2027 budget process to determine the user fees and charges. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None General Government Committee Monday, September 8, 2025 _________________________________________________________________________________________
That the report dated September 8, 2025, entitled “Results of Public Consultation for the Consideration of a Heritage Conservation District in Neighbourhood One” be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That the updated Street Naming By-law, which maintains the current street naming practice, included as Attachment 1 to this report, be endorsed and forwarded to the September 15, 2025, Council meeting for approval; and 2. That the updated Civic Addressing By-law, included as Attachment 2 to this report, be endorsed and forwarded to the September 15, 2025, Council meeting for approval. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
General Government Committee Monday, September 8, 2025 _________________________________________________________________________________________ That the report titled “Town of Ajax Housing Needs Assessment 2025” be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
1. That Council receive the report titled 2025 User Fees Adjustment for General Recreation Programs for information; and 2. That the amending Fees and Charges By-law included as ATT-1 be endorsed and forwarded to a future Council meeting for approval. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That Report CS-2025-14 Council Chambers Retrofit be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That Council approve the following appointments to the Heritage Advisory Committee, with membership to be in effect until February 28, 2027, or until their successors are appointed: • Jane Gilbert • Lisa Patel In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
That the Monday, September 8, 2025 meeting of the General Government Committee be adjourned. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None