Special Council

1. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate a Lease Agreement with The Durham Distillery Ltd. for the temporary use of the Mill Street Fire Hall (25 Mill Street) to facilitate their relocation to the Town of Ajax as part of our effort to attract, nurture, and grow fledgling innovative businesses in Town-owned facilities that are unused or underutilized; and 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with The Durham Distillery Ltd. for the temporary use of the Mill Street Fire Hall (25 Mill Street), as approved by the Chief Administrative Officer.

That Council reconsider its resolution not to support Employment Conversion Request CNR-14 – Belmont Equity (Rossland Landing) Ajax Ltd. – 1, 3, 5 & 7 Rossland Road East & 901 Harwood Avenue North, originally adopted at the February 22, 2021 Council meeting. MOTION

1. THAT the Ontario government be requested to establish a province-wide proof-of- vaccination system and accompanying protocols for designated discretionary services and activities to avoid further shutdowns and keep the public safe amid a fourth wave of Covid-19. 2. THAT the Town’s Municipal Emergency Control Group develop and implement a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy requiring all Town employees to disclose and provide proof of vaccination status based on advice from legal counsel. The policy should consider valid/reasonable human rights and medical exemptions. 3. THAT Ajax Council direct the Town’s Municipal Emergency Control Group to work with Durham Region Public Health to consider proof-of-vaccination protocols for public access to discretionary Town programs, services and activities in the interest of public safety. 4. THAT all Members of Ajax Council disclose and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination status to Human Resource Services by September 7, 2021. 5. THAT this motion be sent to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Long-Term Care, John Henry, Chair of Durham Region, Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health at The Regional Municipality of Durham, and other Durham municipalities.

WHEREAS some residents of Ajax have made alterations to their properties and adjacent municipal boulevards for beautification and increased parking opportunities; AND WHEREAS Council directed staff to undertake a review of the Town’s existing by- laws and policies and provide recommendations to increase landscaping and parking opportunities on public and private properties in 2018; AND WHEREAS Council approved the recommendations proposed by staff through the enactment of the Boulevard Encroachment Policy, and amendments to the Road Occupancy and Zoning By-laws in 2020 and 2021, respectively; AND WHEREAS minor changes to the Boulevard Encroachment Policy and Road Occupancy and Zoning By-laws are required to further simplify the requirements for residents looking to beautify or accommodate additional parking to their properties; THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Road Occupancy By-law and the Boulevard Encroachment Policy be updated to reflect the following changes: a. Removal of the 0.3m buffer from side/rear property line requirement; b. Removal of the restriction on river rock, pea gravel, loose rocks, and loose gravel; c. Removal of the visual delineation requirement from a simple encroachment, and require visual delineation for only complex encroachments that permit hardscaping beyond the maximum apron width of 1.8m on the entry side of the dwelling and 0.6m on the opposite side; and d. Remove the maximum height requirement for tree rings 2. THAT any required chang

WHEREAS the next decade will decide the future for humanity. Delivering a green and just recovery to the COVID-19 crisis; creating strong, fair economies that serve everyone; and cutting greenhouse gas emissions quickly enough to limit global heating to the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement, are one and the same thing. None are possible without the others. Success in all is the only way to prevent a catastrophic crisis; AND WHEREAS the Race to Zero is a global initiative led by the COP26 Presidency and High-Level Climate Champions to rally leadership and action from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon transition that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Together, this coalition will build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy ahead of COP26, where governments must strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement. This will send governments a resounding signal that cities, regions, businesses and investors are united in meeting the Paris goals and creating a more inclusive and resilient economy; AND WHEREAS Cities Race to Zero brings together all those who share our vision for a better future based on a set of principles that address equity together with the environment, and who strive to build a coalition across business, labor unions, youth climate activists and civil society, to transform the world; AND WHEREAS C40 Cities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Cl

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

That all directions approved in the Closed Session be ratified.

That By-law number 50-2021, being a by-law to appoint a Board of Management for the Downtown Ajax Business Improvement Area, be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 49-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its special meeting held on August 31, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the August 31, 2021 special meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. (11:44 a.m.)