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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Special Meeting of March 24, 2025; • Regular Meeting of March 24, 2025; and • Closed Meeting of March 24, 2025.
WHEREAS the Town of Ajax is facing a rapidly aging population, with individuals over 65 making up 13% of the Town’s total population according to the 2021 census data, up from 7.3% in 2001; AND WHEREAS there is no publicly funded Adult Day Program (ADP) in the Ajax, forcing residents to travel to Pickering or Whitby for ADP services, where they are facing long wait lists; AND WHEREAS many Canadians want to age in place in their own home and community, which requires appropriate health and social supports and services to facilitate independent living; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Health, through its Home Care Modernization initiative, is seeking innovative in-home care delivery models; AND WHEREAS on March 25, 2024, Ajax Council passed a resolution calling for the implementation of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the community to offer a better quality of life for residents and their caregivers while alleviating demands on hospitals & healthcare institutions; AND WHEREAS the not-for-profit agency Community Care Durham (CCD) is a leading provider of support services in the Region, including Assisted Living, Transportation, Day Programs, Meal and Food Security, Mental Wellness, and more; AND WHEREAS CCD is seeking Provincial and Regional support to implement an innovative new PACE program ‘OneConnect’, which coordinates comprehensive health and wellness services around seniors and vulnerable clients to help them and their caregivers live optimally at hom
WHEREAS PARA Marine Search and Rescue (PMSAR) is a registered Canadian charity that has been operating with a dedicated team of volunteers since 1967, who have contributed thousands of hours annually to ensure the safety of individuals participating in water activities on Lake Ontario; AND WHEREAS PMSAR annually conducts over 30 search and rescue missions in coordination with Canadian Coast Guard, from Port Credit to Port Hope. Notable rescues include the recovery of kayakers, children on floats, and searches for missing persons off the shores of Lake Ontario. The unit works alongside various other government departments including local police, fire, EMS, and Coast Guard for both Canada and the US; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 22, 2025 AND WHEREAS PMSAR’s commitment to safety, teamwork, and community has been recognized through numerous awards and recognitions; AND WHEREAS despite its vital work, PMSAR operates with minimal federal support, relying heavily on community funding and volunteer efforts to raise funds for major capital acquisitions; AND WHEREAS the lack of direct sustainable and predictable funding from upper-tier governments poses a significant risk to the continuity and effectiveness of PMSAR’s long-term operations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Ajax Council calls on the Federal Government to commit sustainable and predictable funding from the federal government to PARA Marine Search and Rescue to support the organization’s long-term operational
WHEREAS by evaluating the Town’s sponsorship and advertising opportunities through a comprehensive review, the Town can maximize non-tax revenue; AND WHEREAS the Town is home to numerous events, facilities and spaces which draw tens of thousands of residents and tourists alike; AND WHEREAS in 2020 Ajax Council adopted a Naming Rights policy, creating a framework to leverage high value opportunities and providing staff, council and the community with clear and transparent guidance on how naming rights partnerships would be formed; AND WHEREAS Ajax views our business community as a strong asset and partner whose goal of increasing brand awareness and driving sales can be advanced through strategic placement of advertising at Town facilities; AND WHEREAS by leveraging strategic partnerships with the business community through sponsorship and naming right opportunities, the Town can advance projects and priorities in a more affordable and sustainable manner; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Public and Strategic Affairs staff be directed to retain an external consultant to undertake a thorough assessment of all its sponsorship and advertising assets to ensure that all assets are accurately valued and effectively utilized to maximize revenue potential; and 2. Unbudgeted funds up to $75,000, be funded from the capital contingency reserve; and 3. The Sponsorship & Advertising Asset Inventory and Valuation Report be presented to Council by October 2025.
WHEREAS the Older Adult Operating Model Analysis, presented to Ajax Council Town of Ajax Council Meeting – April 22, 2025 in October 2024, included targeted consultation with key stakeholders and reviewed transportation services only between Town recreation facilities, excluding local amenities; AND WHEREAS on March 25, 2025, the Town hosted a Senior’s Transportation Meeting where the community offered valuable input regarding transportation needs; AND WHEREAS seniors living in Ajax organized a petition calling for more transportation options in areas where Durham Region Transit no longer offers service, receiving over 1,000 signatures in support; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Public & Strategic Affairs and Recreation & Culture be directed to undertake a comprehensive survey of seniors aged 55+ in June, Senior's Month, to assess transportation needs and barriers to transportation, and include a variety of opportunities for participation, including in-person events and both digital and paper surveys; and 2. Findings from this survey be presented at the September 8, 2025, General Government Committee meeting.
That By-law numbers 29-2025 to 33-2025 be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by J. Dies, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That By-law number 37-2025 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 April 22, 2025, be read a first, second and third time and passed.