Council

That the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on July 27, 2020 be adopted.

That the Minutes of the Closed Session meeting of Council held on July 27, 2020 be adopted.

That the balance of the report dated September 21, 2020 containing Items of Correspondence be adopted.

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated September 8, 2020 be adopted.

That the General Government Committee Report dated September 14, 2020, be adopted.

That staff be directed to design and install a pedestrian crosswalk at Harwood Avenue North and Haskell Avenue, as an in-year budget approval.

That the report entitled “Harwood Avenue North Update” be received for information; and That staff be directed to design and install a pedestrian crosswalk at Harwood Avenue North and Haskell Avenue, as an in-year budget approval.

1. That council award the contract for Hardware Upgrades and Replacements, as required, to Dell Canada Inc. by utilizing the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) contract in the estimated amount of $96,129 (inclusive of all taxes) for a period of September 22, 2020 to December 31, 2020 2. That staff be authorized to continue utilizing the contract for an additional 3 years pending satisfactory performance review on an annual basis of the contract, to a maximum amount of $750,000. (inclusive of all taxes)

That Ajax Council receive this report for information.

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of September 21, 2020 be received for information.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion without notice regarding the Durham Regional Police Body-Worn Camera Project.

WHEREAS the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) released its Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Evaluation Report on September 14th for consideration by Durham Region Police Services Board (“the Board”); AND WHEREAS the report concludes that the deployment of BWCs to Frontline Members of DRPS will provide value to DRPS, its partners and the community, and it aligns with the strategic plans of the Region, Town and DRPS; AND WHEREAS the report further states that an investment in BWCs has tremendous potential to be an enabler of transformative and restorative change for the DRPS; AND WHEREAS the Board’s Finance Committee recommended the following on Sept 14th: "THAT the Finance Committee recommend that the Board approve in principle the adoption of body-worn cameras for the DRPS; and THAT cost details and a phased implementation plan be finalized for deployment beginning in 2021 and that the necessary funding be sought from Regional Council separate and apart from the budget process;" AND WHEREAS Regional Council will be considering the BWC Pilot Evaluation Report at its meeting on September 30th; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Ajax Council supports the adoption of body-worn cameras (BWC) for the Durham Region Police Service, and recommends that the necessary funding for the program be allocated by Regional Council and/or through the reallocation of funds or resources from the DRPS budget; AND THAT a copy of this motion be shared with the Ajax Anti-Black Racism Task Force, MP Mar

WHEREAS World Food Day – an international day to take action against hunger and to advance healthy diets for all – is observed by 150 countries around the world on the third Friday of October (close in timing to Thanksgiving traditions in Canada), and is celebrating its 75th anniversary on October 16, 2020; and WHEREAS As countries around the world come to terms with the health, social and economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a renewed sense of understanding about how important national and locally-grown food supplies are, as grocery stores remained stocked with nutritious food options for Ajacians; and WHEREAS The week of Thanksgiving allows Ajacians an opportunity to reflect on our great fortune to live in a country and province where local food is available year-round, but we must not lose sight of those who sacrifice to ensure that local food is planted, cultivated, harvested, processed and distributed; and WHEREAS The agri-food industry employs almost 8,000 people in Durham Region alone, relies on approximately 600 seasonal agricultural workers, and directly impacts a further 25,000 people employed in food services (including grocery stores and restaurants); and WHEREAS The direct and indirect economic impact of the agri-food industry is significant across the Region. According to Statistics Canada (2016), the average household in Durham Region spends almost $1,000 every month (11% of average household income) on food consumption, and over 200 farms i

WHEREAS beginning January 1, 2018, the Province of Ontario allowed municipalities to restrict where payday loan establishments can open and the number that can operate in a given area; and WHEREAS there are almost 20 “payday loan” establishments in the Town of Ajax (TOA), concentrated along the Kingston Road corridor and in downtown Ajax; and WHEREAS in September 2019, the City of Ottawa approved changes to their Zoning By- laws to stipulate that new payday loan establishments cannot be within 1 kilometer of each other, that no establishment could be within 300 metres of a school (including post- secondary), or within 500 metres of a casino or racetrack; and WHEREAS in October 2019, the City of Toronto approved amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code’s Licensing Policy to prohibit issuing any additional payday loan establishments and add a $645.53 application fee for a payday loan establishment location change request, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index; and WHEREAS a recent (May 20, 2020) City of Oshawa staff report recommended that the total number of payday loan establishments be limited to two (2) per ward to a total of 10 within City limits; and WHEREAS in spite of limitations introduced by the Province of Ontario’s Bill 197 limiting the interest rate at 2.5 per cent per month, and not allowing interest to be compounded on the outstanding principal (assuming the agreement is $1,500 or less, or terms are 62 days or less), Ajax Council believes th

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That all directions approved in the Closed Session be ratified.

That By-law numbers 31-2020 to 36-2020 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 37-2020 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 September 21, 2020 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the September 21, 2020 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. (10:50 p.m.)