General Government Committee

That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on December 13, 2021 be adopted.

That item 4.2 of the consent agenda be adopted.

That the report entitled “Urban Backyard Chicken Pilot Program” be received for information.

1. That Council award the contract for Pool Chemicals & Supplies, to Glen Chemicals Limited in the estimated amount of $55,492.91 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of one year. 2. That Council award the contract for Pool Chemicals & Supplies, to SP&S Swimming Pool & Spa Equipment in the estimated amount of $4,400.92 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of one year. 3. That Council award the contract for Pool Chemicals & Supplies, to PPL Aquatic, Fitness & Spa Group Inc. in the estimated amount of $22,934.65 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of one year. 4. That Council authorize Staff to renew the contracts for an additional four, one year periods, pending an analysis and satisfactory performance review at the anniversary date of the contract, in the estimated amount of $445,256.29 (inclusive of all taxes).

That the motion be amended by adding the following clause: 3. That staff be directed to prepare an implementation plan for a relief program for waterfront residents that would permit on-street parking for guests, and present it to a future meeting of Council or the appropriate Standing Committee for Council’s consideration.

1. That the Town of Ajax Waterfront Parking Management Program be adjusted as follows, prior to commencement of the 2022 season: a. That a new pricing structure be implemented as follows: ii. $10 for 3 hours or less, $20 for a full-day. b. Expanding eligibility criteria for a free permit to include non-residents who own or lease property, or operate a business based in Ajax; c. Removing Farrow Crescent and Milner Crescent from the Waterfront Parking Management Program. 2. That the necessary by-laws be brought forward to a future meeting of Council to give effect to the above noted changes, prior to the 2022 waterfront season. 3. That staff be directed to prepare an implementation plan for a relief program for waterfront residents that would permit on-street parking for guests, and present it to a future meeting of Council or the appropriate Standing Committee for Council’s consideration.

That the Committee convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That all directions approved during the Closed Session be ratified.

That the January 10, 2022 meeting of the General Government Committee be adjourned.