Council

That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022; • Special Meeting of April 29, 2022; and • Closed Session Meeting of April 29, 2022

That the balance of the report (Items 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 6.19, 6.20 and 6.21) dated May 16, 2022 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

Town of Ajax Council Meeting – May 16, 2022 That Item 6.2 (The Regional Municipality of Durham – Envision Durham – Growth Management Study Land Need Assessment - Staff Recommendation on a Land Need Scenario) of the Correspondence Report be received for information.

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated May 2, 2022, be adopted.

That the General Government Committee Report dated May 9, 2022, be adopted.

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated May 16, 2022, as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of May 16, 2022 be received for information.

WHEREAS the dramatic increase to housing costs in Ontario due, in part, to high demand and low supply may be exacerbated by homes sitting vacant; AND WHEREAS to lead to a reduction in vacant homes, Part IX.1 Optional Tax on Vacant Residential Units, of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides interested municipalities with the option to seek designation status from the Minister of Finance to be granted the authority to impose a tax on vacant residential units in certain circumstances; AND WHEREAS other municipalities, including the City of Toronto, City of Ottawa, and Region of Halton have approved the development and implementation of a vacant homes tax; AND WHEREAS Ajax Council wishes to protect the availability and affordability of housing in Ajax, and reduce the negative impacts of vacant homes on Ajax residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Ajax Council support the review of a vacant homes tax by Durham Region; and 2. This motion be circulated to the Regional Municipality of Durham and lower-tier municipalities in Durham Region.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of a motion without notice: • Homelessness Training for Ajax Council

WHEREAS there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Durham Region; AND WHEREAS according to the Community Development Council Durham’s latest Point-in-Time Count, conducted in October 2021, Ajax had the second highest concentration of homeless individuals behind Oshawa, with 100 of the 573 homeless individuals counted being in Ajax; AND WHEREAS Ajax Council has put an emphasis on education, participating in Anti- Racism and Diversity training sessions this term, with a focus on expanding their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, such as unconscious bias, anti- Black racism, anti-racism, gender diversity and inclusivity, and accessibility training; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – May 16, 2022 AND WHEREAS homelessness training would complement the training already received and help provide members of Ajax Council with better understanding of the vulnerable sector, the services currently available, and the support gaps; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to schedule a homelessness training session for members of Ajax Council with the Christian Faith Outreach Centre Ajax Hub by July 15, 2022.

That By-law numbers 33-2022 to 38-2022 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 39-2022 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on May 16, 2022, be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the May 16, 2022 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (8:11 p.m.)