Council

That the following Minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted: • Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021; and • Closed Session Meeting of January 25, 2021

That the balance of the report (Items 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16 and 6.17) dated February 22, 2021 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.

That Items 6.1 (“Region of Durham – Upper York Sewage Solution”), 6.2 (“Region of Durham – 2021 Census of Populations”), and 6.7 (“City of Oshawa – COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Provincial Occupancy Restrictions”) of the Correspondence Report be endorsed.

That the amendment be further amended to read as follows: That recommendation #8 of the final budget recommendations contained within the 2021 Operating & Capital Budget Meeting Report of February 8, 2021 be amended to read as follows: That $850,000 of the 2020 Library operating surplus be requested to be returned to the Town, $700,000 of which shall be directed to the Stabilization reserve and $150,000 of which shall be directed to the Stormwater Maintenance Reserve. MOTION

That recommendation #8 of the final budget recommendations contained within the 2021 Operating & Capital Budget Meeting Report of February 8, 2021 be amended to read as follows: That $700,000 of the 2020 Library operating surplus be requested to be returned to the Town and be directed to the Stabilization reserve.

That the General Government Committee 2021 Operating & Capital Budget Meeting Report dated February 8, 2021 be adopted, as amended.

That the General Government Committee Report dated February 16, 2021, be adopted.

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated February 22, 2021, as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be

That Council approve a by-law to execute an Amending Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Grandview Children’s Centre for the sale of the North Harwood Property.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order to allow unscheduled delegations and presentations regarding Departmental Report 7.4.2.

1. That recommendation #2 c. be amended by removing reference to CR-09; and 2. That staff be directed to advise the Region of Durham that Ajax Council is in support of expanded floor area to permit a larger sized grocery store with respect to conversion request #CNR-09.

1. That Council receive the staff report entitled “Envision Durham – Municipal Comprehensive Review, Town of Ajax Position on Requests for Employment Area Conversions”, for information. 2. That Council endorse staff’s position of each respective Employment Area Conversion Request as presented in Attachment 1: Town of Ajax Employment Area Conversion Request Position, as follows: Town of Ajax Council Meeting – February 22, 2021 a. That conversion requests CNR-03, CNR-21 and CNR-22 be supported to permit mixed-use residential uses as these requests are located within the draft expanded Major Transit Station Area (Ajax GO Station) delineation; b. That conversion requests CNR-04 not be supported, and that the Region of Durham lift its deferral on Town of Ajax Official Plan Area Specific Policy 6.18 along Harwood Avenue North to allow for enhanced retail uses within this area; c. That conversion requests CNR-31 and CNR-34 not be supported but that Town of Ajax Official Plan Area Specific Policy 6.18 be added to the south side of Bayly Street East between Shoal Point Road and Audley Road South; d. That a special policy framework be added to the Regional Official Plan for the lands identified in Recommendations 2b and 2c to permit enhanced minor retail permissions on those employment lands; and, e. That conversion requests CNR-14, CNR-28, and CNR-35 not be supported as these parcels are located within strong and emerging employment areas and/or represent some of the largest serviced

That phases 1 and 2 as proposed in the Anti-Racism Diversity Training Plan for Council be switched in order.

That staff be directed to implement the Council Anti-Racism and Diversity Training Plan as described in this report, as amended.

Town of Ajax Council Meeting – February 22, 2021 That the following Ajax Shining Star Bursary Program Update report be received by Council for information.

1. That provision 1 be amended by adding the following: and that if the Town’s grants application is unsuccessful, that $24,000 be allocated from capital contingency reserve to complete the project. 2. That the words ‘contingent upon grant approval’ be removed from provision 2.

1. That Council direct staff to apply for the Federation of Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) for $24,000 to support the implementation of data- collection pilot project partnership with Bell Canada, and that if the Town’s grant application is unsuccessful, that $24,000 be allocated from capital contingency reserve to complete the project. 2. That Council approve the use of $6,000 from the Capital Contingency Reserve towards the Town’s contribution requirement for the MAMP program. 3. That Council authorize staff to complete the necessary actions to formalize the partnership and the Town and Bell Canada for a one year pilot project, contingent upon grant approval.

That the report on Excluded Non-Cash Expenses, as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09, be received for information.

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of February 22, 2021 be received for information.

That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to introduce a motion without notice regarding In-store Alcohol Service at Convenience Stores.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is planning to increase electricity generation and greenhouse gas pollution from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2025 and by more than 400% by 2040, reversing more than a third of the greenhouse gas pollution reductions achieved by phasing out our coal-fired power plants; AND WHEREAS greenhouse gas pollution is causing temperatures in Canada to rise at more than double the rate of the rest of the world, causing impacts to the operations and residents of the Town of Ajax; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax is taking measures to mitigate and adapt to the climate impacts caused by increasing greenhouse gas pollution, which includes having climate adaptation and mitigation plans in place; AND WHEREAS the planned increase in electricity-related greenhouse gas pollution will reduce the effectiveness of the Town’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts; AND WHEREAS there are feasible, cost-effective alternatives to increasing gas-fired electricity generation without increasing greenhouse gas pollution at costs well below the current price for Ontario’s nuclear energy (9.5 cents/kWh), including: • energy efficiency investments; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – February 22, 2021 • low-cost, distributed, renewable energy; providing employment in Ontario communities and restoring our leadership in this industry; • the purchase of low-cost power offered by the Province of Quebec from its existing hydroelectric generating stations; and • using Que

WHEREAS Metrolinx is undertaking the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project that will connect the southern Durham Region municipalities to Scarborough along Highway 2/Kingston Road, including a 5-lane design across Highway 2/Kingston Road through historic Pickering Village; AND WHEREAS The Town of Ajax is proud of our storied history and commitment to preserving our heritage and historic areas like Pickering Village, and to telling the stories that shaped the importance of these areas; AND WHEREAS Ajax Council recognizes Metrolinx for their ongoing commitment to partnership, demonstrated by providing updates to Council and working with the Town to expand the reach and availability of public information sessions, by extending consultation deadlines, and by holding a joint virtual public meeting with Ajax Council and staff; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council request that Metrolinx and the Region of Durham continue to work closely with the southern Durham Region municipalities as the Durham-Scarborough BRT project progresses through the Transit Project Assessment Process; 2. As the detailed design progresses for the proposed Pickering Village section, Metrolinx continues to consult with Town staff and local councillors on acquisitions and widening plans ensure that the design maintains the integrity of the area; 3. Metrolinx be encouraged to reflect the historical significance and place making opportunities of Pickering Village through; a. The protection,

WHEREAS Significant, substantive legislative changes to conservation authorities’ (CA) mandates, board responsibilities and enforcement authority were hastily pushed through the Province’s fall budget, Bill 229 (Schedule 6), which received Royal Assent on December 8, 2020 in spite of widespread outcry from environmental experts, municipalities and municipal groups, NGOs and individuals; AND WHEREAS on January 11, 2021 Minister Yurek sent an email to heads of Council across the province to inform them of the composition of a Conservation Authorities Working Group to examine and consult on the regulations that follow legislative changes made through Schedule 6, including: details about which programs and services CAs will deliver and how they may be funded, and how CAs will regulate development (with a lens of public safety), the requirement for CAs to establish community advisory boards, and further details about CA operation and management of lands owned by the authority; AND WHEREAS both the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), as well as the agriculture sector and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) are represented as part of the working group; however, an additional list of advisors to the working group was also announced, which includes representatives from the development industry (Remington Group, Mattamy Homes and EQ Homes); AND WHEREAS the working group does not consist of representatives

WHEREAS Ajax Council recognizes the ongoing hardships faced by restaurants, pubs and other foodservice businesses as a result of mandated closures and patron limits due to Covid-19; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – February 22, 2021 AND WHEREAS the Town has been working hard to implement and advocate for business supports (such as providing restaurants the ability to access wine, beer and spirits at wholesale or discounted pricing, permitting flexibility, online support and more) to ensure more local businesses survive the pandemic; AND WHEREAS convenience stores have not been mandated to close during the pandemic and have not endured undue hardship like other industries; AND WHEREAS 7-Eleven Canada has applied to introduce in-store alcohol service at 61 stores throughout Ontario (including Ajax) to leverage their open status as a competitive advantage; AND WHEREAS the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is ultimately responsible for granting all liquor licensing requests; AND WHEREAS approval of 7-Eleven’s request would also mean exposing an already vulnerable and hard-hit restaurant/bar industry to further competition; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s Big City Mayors caucus passed a motion on Friday, February 19 opposed to the 7-Eleven Canada request to serve alcohol; THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT Ajax Council oppose 7-Eleven Canada’s proposal to serve alcohol; AND THAT this motion be distributed to Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance; Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney

That By-law numbers 11-2021 to 17-2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That By-law number 18-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on February 22, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That the February 22, 2021 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (10:04 p.m.)