Council

That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a closed session item without notice regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Special Meeting of June 16, 2021; • Closed Session Meeting of June 16, 2021; • Regular Meeting of June 21, 2021; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – September 21, 2021 • Special Meeting of July 13, 2021; • Special Meeting of August 31, 2021; and • Closed Session Meeting of August 31, 2021

That the report dated September 21, 2021 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

That the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated September 7, 2021 be adopted.

That the General Government Committee Report dated September 13, 2021, be adopted.

1. That Council direct staff to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that, subject to the applicant providing Section 37 benefits to the satisfaction of the Town, the Town of Ajax will not object to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA17-A1, substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment within Attachment 1 to this report, Town of Ajax Council Meeting – September 21, 2021 submitted by Medallion Developments (Castlefields) Limited, to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for: • 1,304 residential rental apartment units within one 15-storey building (Block A), four 8-storey buildings (Blocks B to E), and fifty-three 3-storey townhouses; • 950 m2 (10,226 ft2) of retail/commercial space located at the ground floor of the building in Block E; and • a 0.96 hectare (2.37 acre) park block. 2. That Council direct staff to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that, subject to the applicant providing Section 37 benefits to the satisfaction of the Town, the Town of Ajax will not object to Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z1/17, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment provided within Attachment 2 to this report, submitted by Medallion Developments (Castlefields) Limited, to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for: • 1,304 residential rental apartment units within one 15-storey building (Block A), four 8-storey buildings (Blocks B to E), and fifty-three 3-storey townhouses; • 950 m2 (10,226 ft2) of retail/comm

That clause 1 be amended by adding the following words, immediately after the words “to the satisfaction of the Town”: ‘as specified in clause 5 of this resolution’ And; That clause 2 be amended by adding the following words, immediately after the words “to the satisfaction of the Town”: ‘as specified in clause 5 of this resolution’ And; That an additional clause be added as ‘clause 5’, to read as follows: 5. That, for the purposes of this resolution, the following Section 37 benefits totaling an estimated $2,990,000.00 shall be deemed to be “satisfactory to the Town”: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – September 21, 2021 • (2) Multi-use 3m Wide Asphalt Trail connections through Woodlot to Audley Road and from the north end of Snowling Dr. to Carruthers Creek; • Tree Planting - Snowling Dr. at Trail; • Tree Planting - Brice Dr. Greenbelt; • Splashpad at Castlefields Park; • Pedestrian Improvements / Traffic Calming at Rushworth & Carberry/Mansbridge and Hilton Gate & Styles/Whitlock; • Traffic Signal at Rossland Road & Hilton Gate; and • Construction of New Park Block.

1. That Council direct staff to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that, subject to the applicant providing Section 37 benefits to the satisfaction of the Town as specified in clause 5 of this resolution, the Town of Ajax will not object to Official Plan Amendment Application OPA17-A1, substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment within Attachment 1 to this report, submitted by Medallion Developments (Castlefields) Limited, to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for: • 1,304 residential rental apartment units within one 15-storey building (Block A), four 8-storey buildings (Blocks B to E), and fifty-three 3-storey townhouses; • 950 m2 (10,226 ft2) of retail/commercial space located at the ground floor of the building in Block E; and • a 0.96 hectare (2.37 acre) park block. 2. That Council direct staff to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that, subject to the applicant providing Section 37 benefits to the satisfaction of the Town as specified in clause 5 of this resolution, the Town of Ajax will not object to Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z1/17, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by- law amendment provided within Attachment 2 to this report, submitted by Medallion Developments (Castlefields) Limited, to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for: • 1,304 residential rental apartment units within one 15-storey building (Block A), four 8-storey buildings (Blocks B to E), and fifty-three 3-storey townhouse

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of September 21, 2021 be received for information.

WHEREAS all levels of governments are considering new policies to tackle the housing crisis, with improving affordability being a top priority; AND WHEREAS the minimum down payment for a resale property is usually 5%, while a pre-construction property can be as high as 25% paid through a cost-prohibitive payment schedule set by the builder; AND WHEREAS a 25% deposit on a $750,000 new build amounts to $187,500, which buyers have to come up with before they can even move in and stop paying the mortgage or rent on their current home; AND WHEREAS new builds are notorious for delays in construction causing deposits to sit in trust, or even more frustrating, some new builds are simply cancelled and deposits returned with no earned interest; AND WHEREAS there is no regulation around deposits for new builds, and are set at the discretion of the builder to satisfy lender requirements for financing to build; AND WHEREAS governments are encouraging people to invest in new condo and townhouse builds in urban areas to increase density, connect homes and jobs, and encourage transit use; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Ontario Government be requested to work with Tarion (the regulator for Ontario's new home building industry), the development sector, and lending organizations to reduce deposits for new builds to lessen the burden and strain on buyers, provide more stability, and make the process more affordable and manageable for all parties; and 2. A copy of this motion be circul

WHEREAS families in the Greater Toronto Area, including Ajax, pay the highest child care costs in Canada, with most families paying more than $10,000 annually for each child; AND WHEREAS the current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role child care plays in economic security for families and early learning opportunities for children; AND WHEREAS affordable, high-quality, inclusive and accessible child care is key to reducing equity gaps that have been amplified as a result of COVID-19; AND WHEREAS the Conference Board of Canada has reported that every $1 invested in expanding early childhood education and supports yields $6 in long-term economic benefits; AND WHEREAS all major parties in the federal election have acknowledged that affordable and sustainable child care is required for the economic and societal advancement of the country; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council affirm its support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are affordable, high quality, inclusive and accessible for all families; 2. Council calls upon the incoming federal government to establish and implement a National Child Care Framework, including the reduction in full-time child care fees and long-term goals of increasing accessibility and affordability; 3. Council encourages the provincial government to work in partnership with municipalities to implement any framework across Ontario; 4. That staff be directed to actively monitor federal developm

WHEREAS Ajax is a Silver designated Bicycle Friendly Community with a 140 km bike network that offers access to a wide variety of destinations within a 20-minute bike ride from anywhere in town; AND WHEREAS since the start of Covid-19 there has been growing interest in bicycle commuting and further year-round riding; AND WHEREAS if bicycle commuting is to remain a sustainable transportation option beyond the pandemic, timely investments in secure and convenient bike infrastructure such as trip-end facilities (bike parking, service stations, shelters, lockers, etc.) are required at GO Transit stations; AND WHEREAS, for example, there are only two GO Transit stations (Scarborough and Rouge Hill) out of nine stops along the Lakeshore East Line that offer the security and convenience of bike storage/lockers for commuters; AND WHEREAS the Town’s Transportation Demand Management Plan includes an action to work with partners to facilitate a secure bicycle parking/commuter hub; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Ajax Council formally requests Metrolinx to consider providing secure bike storage/lockers at the Ajax Go Station as part of its 2022 budget process; and 2. A copy of this motion be circulated to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Long Term Care and MPP for Ajax, Phil Verster, CEO of Metrolinx, and all Durham area municipalities.

That By-law numbers 51-2021 to 61-2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That all directions approved in the Closed Session be ratified.

That By-law number 62-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on September 21, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the September 21, 2021 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (9:52 p.m.)

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion without notice regarding Bike Storage/Lockers at the Ajax GO Station.

That Council convene into a closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.