Council

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations.

That all action approved during the Closed Session be ratified.

That the following Minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Regular Meeting December 14, 2020 • Special Meeting January 6, 2021

That the balance of the report (Items 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, 7.9, 7.11, 7.12, and 7.18) dated January 25, 2021 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

That Item 7.2 of the Correspondence Report “Ajax Public Library Board – Letter of Correspondence to Council” be

That Item 7.3 of the Correspondence Report “Region of Durham - Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act” be endorsed.

That Item 7.6 of the Correspondence Report “Region of Durham - Lake Simcoe Solution” be endorsed.

That Item 7.7 of the Correspondence Report “Region of Durham - Notice of Motion Minister's Zoning Orders” be endorsed.

That Item 7.8 of the Correspondence Report “Region of Durham - Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities” be endorsed.

That Item 7.10 of the Correspondence Report “Township of Brock - Addressing Racism & Inequalities” be endorsed.

That Item 7.13 of the Correspondence Report “Township of Uxbridge - “Red – Control” COVID-19 Restrictions in Durham Region” be endorsed.

That Item 7.14 of the Correspondence Report “City of Hamilton - Temporary Cap on Food Delivery Service Charges” be endorsed.

That Item 7.15 of the Correspondence Report “City of Kitchener - Cannabis Retail” be endorsed.

That Item 7.16 of the Correspondence Report “Municipality of Marmora & Lake - Bill 229” be endorsed.

That Item 7.17 of the Correspondence Report “Region of Peel - Federal and Provincial Support for Adequate Paid Sick Day Benefits” be endorsed.

That Item 7.19 of the Correspondence Report “Town of Kingsville - Letter of Support for Small Businesses” be endorsed.

That Item 7.20 of the Correspondence Report “Town of Orangeville - Bill 229 Resolution” be endorsed.

That Item 7.21 of the Correspondence Report “Township of Puslinch - Bill 229” be endorsed.

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated January 4, 2021, be adopted.

That the General Government Committee Report dated January 11, 2021, be adopted.

Town of Ajax Council Meeting – January 25, 2021 That the General Government Committee Report dated January 18, 2021, be adopted.

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated January 25, 2021, as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be

That the Regional Councillors’ Report of January 25, 2021 be received for information.

That the rules of procedure be suspended to introduce a motion without notice regarding Funding Sick Leave.

WHEREAS traffic speeds on Ravenscroft Road have been an ongoing issue for many years; AND WHEREAS in 2019, while completing the Traffic Calming Warrant Update, staff implemented traffic calming bollards on Ravenscroft Road as a pilot, and after review additional bollards were installed in 2020; AND WHEREAS staff and Council continue to receive complaints about traffic speeds from residents along Ravenscroft Road; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – January 25, 2021 1. Staff be directed to install all-way stop signs at the earliest opportunity, and without delay, at the following intersections: i. Ravenscroft Road and Radford Drive ii. Ravenscroft Road and Brennan Road 2. Staff be directed to bring forward the necessary amending by-law to the Town’s Traffic by-law at a future meeting of Council.

WHEREAS The experience of increased rodent (specifically rats and mice) sightings is shared by residents and businesses in all growing municipalities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) as rodents’ habitats are reduced or disturbed by development; AND WHEREAS Members of Ajax Council continue to receive calls and correspondence from residents concerned about rodent control, particularly in areas which are undergoing redevelopment, with a total of 31 formal complaints received (in addition to numerous informal complaints) in the past two years; AND WHEREAS Rodent control falls under the Town’s Property Standards By-law, which applies only if there is clear evidence of an infestation (the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease), and nuisance issues are the sole financial responsibility of the home or business owner; AND WHEREAS a number of Ontario municipalities have recently begun offering a rodent control rebate program (at least four municipalities have established such programs since 2018); AND WHEREAS Ajax Council wants to support residents experiencing significant increased sightings and nuisance issues on their properties which appear to be as a result of development factors in their neighbourhoods; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Staff be directed to report back to Council or the appropriate Standing Committee with information to consider the development of a residential rod

WHEREAS municipal investments are governed under O. Reg. 438/97 (eligible investments, related financial agreements and prudent investment) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which was updated (expanded) in early 2018; AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to reassess the Town’s investment strategy Town of Ajax Council Meeting – January 25, 2021 to explore options that may increase the Town’s overall rate of return while managing risk to taxpayer money for long-term benefits; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to investigate investment strategy options (including ONE Investment and other opportunities), identify areas of improvement, and report back on the benefits and risks of multiple options to the May 2021 General Government Committee meeting.

WHEREAS the Governments of Canada and Ontario launched a $1 billion funding program for broader public sector infrastructure investments to assist in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $250 million sub-stream for municipalities; AND WHEREAS The Government of Ontario has assigned maximum funding allocations to all 444 municipalities based on factors, including median household income, population size and value of infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax was allocated up to a maximum of $746,614 in funding, and subsequently, submitted five projects for approval on January 7, 2021, including $250,000 for the Kingston Road and Salem Road Wetland Restoration project; AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham has submitted an application for $500,000 towards the estimated cost of the ‘wetland restoration project; AND WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority identified the ‘wetland restoration project’ on Town property in the lower reaches of the Carruthers Creek for marsh and riparian habitat restoration estimated at $750,000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize staff to engage in negotiations and agreement development process with the Region of Durham, the provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Infrastructure Canada, to comply with any terms for joint projects set forth in the final contribution agreement, pending successful applications.

WHEREAS COVID-19 infections continue to climb, and it remains critical that all levels of government identify and fill gaps in containment measures in order to curb the spread; AND WHEREAS while current lockdown measures have been successful in helping to reduce the number of infections across the province, but many in essential workplaces are still unable to choose not to go to work when sick, a known barrier to COVID-19 reduction; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government’s Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit provides after-tax support of $450 per week for those who are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, but the fund takes time to access and doesn’t cover many workers’ full wages; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for the first half of 2021, which makes it easier for employees to take the necessary time off, but does not assist with compensation; AND WHEREAS a primary or sole income earner in a household may not enjoy the privilege of being able to reduce their salary and/or wait for support; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – January 25, 2021 AND WHEREAS the Ontario’s Big City Mayors has requested that the Governments of Canada and Ontario move swiftly to provide longer, better funded sick leave to help address the ongoing spread of COVID-19; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Ajax Council request that the Governments of Canada and Ontario work collaboratively to increase current support programs to provide longer and

That By-law numbers 02-2021 to 08-2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 09-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on January 25, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the January 25, 2021 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (8:13 p.m.)