Special Council

That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion without notice to a special meeting of Council regarding Lakeridge Health funding.

1. That the Redevelopment Incentive Programs (Redevelopment Tax Rebate Program; Planning and Development Fees Rebate Program; Development Charge Exemption/Reduction Program; and Reduced Parkland Dedication Requirements Program) in the Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan be suspended until December 31, 2021; 2. That the existing program suspensions relating to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan be extended from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021; 3. That staff be authorized to expand the scope of forthcoming public consultations on Development Charges By-law 50-2018 to consider amendments relating to the Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan; and, 4. That staff be authorized to review the Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan in concert with the Downtown Community Improvement Plan to determine the continued appropriateness and feasibility of both Community Improvement Plans, including a review of funding criteria, project areas, and any other applicable parameters.

Whereas Ajax Council and the Town of Ajax have been and remain strong supporters of our local Lakeridge Health hospital, and show this support by contributing annually through ongoing financial support totaling $1.6 million over 10 years, participating in the Mayors’ Charity Golf Classic which has raised $4 million over 25 years, and continued advocacy efforts; and Whereas Council has been advised that Lakeridge Health Corporation, through its regular business planning process, is working with internal members across the Lakeridge Health Town of Ajax Special Council Meeting – October 5, 2020 system to explore new and innovative ways to provide care; and Whereas it is our understanding that one area of focus is the ambulatory care unit (ACU), which plays a critical role in diverting patients from emergency departments and supporting safe, and timely discharges; and Whereas the Bowmanville, Oshawa and Ajax ACU sites are already functioning at 100% capacity and maximum efficiency with waiting lists for priority cases; and Whereas it has been shared that the corporation is considering a 20% reduction to the ambulatory care budget, which would result in a cut of $625k to the Ajax Pickering Hospital ACU (which represents 67% of the total proposed cut of $975k), and have a far greater impact on patients, nursing staff and overall hospital care than the total 0.01% savings represented; and Whereas any cuts in resources will have a direct effect on the high volume of patients that are

That By-law number 39-2020 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its special meeting held on October 5, 2020 be read a first, second and third time and passed. Town of Ajax Special Council Meeting – October 5, 2020

That the October 5, 2020 special meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned.