Council

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That all directions approved during the Closed Session be ratified.

Town of Ajax Council Meeting – November 27, 2023 That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 23, 2023 be adopted.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on October 23, 2023 be adopted.

1. That the Library Services 2023 Fall Update be received for information.

That the balance of the report (Items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 and 7.13) dated November 27, 2023 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

That the General Government Committee Report dated November 20, 2023 be adopted.

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated November 27, 2023, as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of two reports without notice: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – October 23, 2023 • OES-2023-21: RFT No. T23033 – Power Street Sweeping Services • OES-2023-22: RFT No. T23039 – Pick Up Trucks

1. That Staff rescind the previous contract awarded to Green Maples Environment Inc. for Power Street Sweeping Services. 2. That Council award the Contract for Power Street Sweeping Services, to Almon Equipment Ltd. in the estimated amount of $297,755.00 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of 1 year. 3. That Council authorize Staff to renew the Contract for an additional two, 1 year periods, pending an analysis and satisfactory performance review at the anniversary date of the Contract, in the estimated amount of $575,367.75 (inclusive of all taxes).

1. That Staff award the contract for Pick Up Trucks, to Blue Mountain Chrysler Ltd. in the amount of $421,110.32 (inclusive of all taxes). 2. That Council approve funding of $379,222.89, to be allocated to Capital Account No. 23005001 from the Development Reserve.

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of November 27, 2023 be received for information.

WHEREAS Section 223.9 of the Municipal Act allows municipalities to establish a lobbyist registry and code of conduct which governs lobbying activities directed at members of Council, advisory boards, staff, and individuals hired or selected to represent Town interests; AND WHEREAS lobbyist registries are an optional mechanism; AND WHEREAS several Ontario municipalities, including the City of Toronto, the City of Town of Ajax Council Meeting – October 23, 2023 Pickering, and the Region of Niagara, have established a lobbyist registry framework; NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED THAT: Ajax Council directs Legislative Services staff to report to Council, or the appropriate standing committee, no later than the end of March 2024, on lobbyist registry framework options, impacts, and associated costs.

WHEREAS the bulk of government funded programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) end at age 18 in Ontario; AND WHEREAS families supporting a loved one with ASD are often forced to make the difficult decision between expensive private day programs and leaving the workforce to provide care; AND WHEREAS getting out of the home and connecting with others can alleviate social isolation, improve mental and physical health, and lead to an overall better quality of life; AND WHEREAS Autism Home Base, based in Bowmanville and with weekly drop-ins at McLean Community Centre in Ajax, provides supports and services to 191 Durham Region families, or more than 450 participants, five days a week; AND WHEREAS by supporting programs for adults with ASD, the Government of Ontario can achieve its goal of keeping patients healthy in their communities and out of hospitals, as noted in the Ministry of Health’s 2022-2023 Strategic Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Ajax Council formally requests that the Government of Ontario provide core funding for organizations providing programs, care, and services for adults with ASD, including Autism Home Base, as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget; and A copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister Health Sylvia Jones, Minister Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo, Ajax MPP Patrice Barnes, the Region of Durham, the lower tier Durham municipalities, local school boards

WHEREAS on February 27, 2023, Council adopted a resolution entitled “Updating Permitted Uses in Employment Zones”, directing staff to update the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to not permit new public storage facilities, motor vehicle gas bars and washing establishments in any zone; AND WHEREAS it would be more cost effective to examine permissions for public storage facilities, motor vehicle gas bars and washing establishments through current and upcoming planning studies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. That the resolution from February 27, 2023, regarding Updating Permitted Uses in Employment Zones be rescinded; and 2. Planning and Development Services staff continue work through the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review to align the Prestige Employment (PE) Zone with the Prestige Town of Ajax Council Meeting – October 23, 2023 Employment designation in the Ajax Official Plan to prohibit public storage facilities; and 3. Planning and Development Services staff amend policy framework to no longer allow new motor vehicle gas bars and washing establishments as part of the upcoming Official Plan Review.

WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has applied for approximately $43.5 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to invest in community-related infrastructure, programs, and studies that support housing through the submission of seven key initiatives previously presented to Council; AND WHEREAS the HAF grant program represents an opportunity for the Town to refine the policies, procedures and processes to encourage development to increase Ajax’s housing supply; AND WHEREAS Ajax Council is using every tool available to address the housing crisis, including introducing 4 units as of right zoning permissions, requesting Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator orders to advance 4,100 housing units, utilizing the Strong Mayor tool to advance two 60 story towers in the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA), and various of staff improvements and policy updates; AND WHEREAS in consultation with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), which is managing the HAF fund, further housing-advancing initiatives have been identified as beneficial to the success of the Town’s application; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Planning and Development staff be directed to undertake the following actions: • Introduce reduced parking rates Town-wide, particularly in the MTSA and related to ADUs, based on peak demand and including reduced rates where developments provide items such as carpool spaces and shower facilities for active transportation users, both of which reduce parking demand;

That By-law numbers 62-2023 to 68-2023 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law numbers 69-2023 to 70-2023 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 71-2023 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on November 27, 2023, be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the November 27, 2023 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (9:03 p.m.)