Council

That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025; • Special Meeting of February 24, 2025; and • Closed Meeting of February 24, 2025.

That the time allotted for the delegation on ‘Questions from the March 17, 2025 General Government Committee Meeting (Agenda item 7.2)’ be extended by two minutes.

1. The scope of Phase 1 (Salem Road to Lake Ridge Road), including land acquisition and utility relocation work planned for 2025 and road works planned for 2026, be expanded to include all works associated with Phase 2 (Westney Road to Salem Road); and 2. That Council request that the Mayor identify all works as a single project in the 2026 Capital Budget; and 3. The design and construction include the necessary underground works to accommodate future traffic signals at Spitty Drive.

WHEREAS Rossland Road has experienced a dramatic and sustained increase in traffic volume due to rapid and ongoing urban development both within the Region and specifically in Ajax; AND WHEREAS the design for the widening and urbanization of Rossland Road, extending from Westney Road to Lakeridge Road in Ajax, is currently in progress to address these growing transportation demands; AND WHEREAS the construction of the road improvements for the subject project is scheduled in phases, with Phase 1 planned for the section from Salem Road to Lakeridge Road in 2026, and Phase 2 from Westney Road to Salem Road in 2028; AND WHEREAS there are several proposed developments between Harwood Avenue and Salem Road which will further exacerbate traffic congestion in the area; AND WHEREAS the owners of the Longo’s Plaza will be funding a traffic study of the area road network, to be completed by Lea Consulting, taking into consideration future development, and will be sharing the findings of the study with Town staff for consideration; AND WHEREAS expanding the scope of Phase 1 to include the section from Harwood Avenue to Salem Road, originally planned for Phase 2, will alleviate congestion in both the short and long-term in this rapidly growing area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The scope of Phase 1 (Salem Road to Lake Ridge Road), including land acquisition and utility relocation work planned for 2025 and road works planned for 2026, be expanded to include all works associated w

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: • To discuss a matter pertaining to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization negotiations [Sec. 239 (2) (i), Municipal Act, 2001, as amended]; and • To discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [Sec. 239 (2) (f), Municipal Act, 2001, as amended].

That the presentation be received for information. Town of Ajax Council Meeting – March 24, 2025

1. That the Town of Ajax’s Procurement By-Law be amended to enable staff more flexibility in choosing Canadian suppliers by aligning purchasing thresholds with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) (as amended). 2. That Procurement staff be directed to report back to Council, or the appropriate committee of council, regarding any major trends or policy changes that may affect procurement for local governments.

That the report dated March 24, 2025 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated March 3, 2025 be adopted.

That the General Government Committee Report dated March 17, 2025, be adopted.

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities dated March 24, 2025 as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be

WHEREAS the Town’s Waterfront Parking Plan is enforced from May 15 to September 15 to manage increased parking on weekends and public holidays at the Ajax waterfront; AND WHEREAS feeder streets along Lake Driveway East and West have parking restrictions enforced as part of the Waterfront Parking Plan; AND WHEREAS Occasional Use Parking Permits are not permitted within the dates and times of the restricted waterfront permit parking areas; AND WHEREAS each household within the parking-controlled area receives 10 free Waterfront Resident Guest Parking Permits; AND WHEREAS there are no options available for residents to access additional permits; AND WHEREAS Ajax residents who live along these feeder streets have expressed to their Ward Councillors that their parking needs are changing, and they would like more parking opportunities for visiting friends and family; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law staff be directed to increase the number of Waterfront Resident Guest Parking permits available through the Waterfront Parking Plan to provide 15 free guest parking permits per season, per household, effective immediately and update all associated internal and public documents associated with the program.

WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are experiencing a housing crisis and an affordability crisis concurrently, resulting in fewer housing options for individuals and families; AND WHEREAS rising rental rates have resulted in a rise in the unscrupulous practice of renovictions, where landlords initiate evictions under the guise of major renovations or improvements to rental properties to remove long-time tenants paying below market rent levels and ultimately increase the rate; AND WHEREAS to discourage the practice of renovictions, several municipalities, including the City of Hamilton and the City of Toronto have implemented Renovictions By-laws which require a landlord to apply for a licence prior to undertaking a renovation of the rental unit in cases where an eviction notice is being issued; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – March 24, 2025 AND WHEREAS prior to undertaking a renovation of a residential rental unit, such Residential Rental Renovation Licences require landlords to first comply with certain standards including but not limited to providing: • proof of a valid building permit; • a report from a qualified person (e.g. engineer) that states that vacating the rental unit is required to complete the renovation; • tenant accommodation or compensation plan and payment of moving allowances to support tenants; • tenants’ rights information to all tenants impacted; AND WHEREAS in Durham Region, the Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa are exploring similar Renoviction By-la

That By-law numbers 20-2025 to 24-2025 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 25-2025 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 March 24, 2025, be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the March 24, 2025 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (4:55 p.m.)