Community Affairs and Planning Committee

That the Minutes of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee Meeting held on April 3, 2023, be adopted.

1. That the Report entitled “Town of Ajax Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement” be received for information; 2. That staff’s comments included within this Report be endorsed as the Town’s comments in response to the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, as outlined in ERO No. 019-6813: Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument; 3. That staff’s comments included within this Report be forwarded to the Provincial Land Use Plans Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the comment deadline of June 5, 2023, and that a copy of Council’s resolution be sent following the June 19, 2023 Council meeting; and 4. That a copy of this Report be distributed to the Region of Durham and all local Durham Region municipalities.

That Council approve the recommendation saved and except comments respecting: • Municipal Comprehensive Reviews identified on Page 7

That Council approve the recommendation save and except comments respecting: • Non-Designated Heritage Properties identified on Page 10

That report PDS-2023-21 be forwarded to the Heritage Advisory Committee for their review and that any comments be submitted as a standalone submission reflecting the views of the Heritage Advisory Committee.

1. That the “Ajax Housing Strategy – Final Housing Action Plan”, as provided in Attachment 1, be adopted, and that staff proceed to implement the Housing Actions.

That the June 5, 2023 meeting of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee be adjourned. (8:56 p.m.)