The Corporation of the Town of Ajax COUNCIL
Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Town Hall 65 Harwood Avenue South
Confirmed by: ______
AGENDA
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1. Call To Order & Acknowledgement
An acknowledgment of Traditional Territory is an invitation to reflect on personal relationships with Indigenous Nations. When we acknowledge Treaty we are asking individuals to explore their rights and responsibilities to place and people. And when Land is acknowledged we are encouraging you to seek out the history and teachings of the natural world.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
3. Adoption of Minutes
3.1 Special Meeting September 16, 2019 ...... 3
3.2 Special Closed Session September 16, 2019 (circulated separately) Any discussion will be held in a Closed Session
3.3 Regular Meeting September 16, 2019 ...... 5
4. Question Period
5. Delegation and Presentations / Public Hearings
None
6. Correspondence ...... 15
7. Reports
7.1 Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report October 7, 2019 ...... 63
7.2 General Government Committee Report October 15, 2019 (ratify actions)
7.3 Summary of Advisory Committee Activities October 15, 2019 ...... 65
7.4 Departmental Reports None
8. Regional Councillors’ Report...... verbal
9. Business Arising From Notice of Motion
9.1 Boulevard Encroachments – S. Collier ...... 67
9.2 Delegation of Authority for Appointment of Deputy Mayor – S. Collier ...... 68
10. By-Laws
56-2019 Fire Route Application for Medallion High Rise - 420 Harwood Ave S ...... 69
57-2019 2019 Council Member Remuneration ...... 71
58-2019 Recreation, Culture & Community Development Fees ...... 74
59-2019 Zoning By-law Amendment Z1/18 167 Hunt Street – Stafford Homes ...... 91
60-2019 Cash in Lieu of Parking ...... 99
11. Notice of Motion
12. New Business, Notices and Announcements
13. Confirming By-Law 61-2019
14. Adjournment Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax Held in the River Plate Room of the Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
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Present: Mayor S. Collier Regional Councillors M. Crawford (entered at 2:21 p.m.) S. Lee J. Dies Councillors R. Tyler Morin A. Khan L. Bower
1. Call to Order
Mayor Collier called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
Closed Meeting (2:08 p.m.)
3. Authority to Hold a Closed Session
3.1 Council Training: Meeting Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin
That the Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to conduct education and training of members. CARRIED
Open Meeting (5:38 p.m.)
4. Confirming By-Law
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: A. Khan
That By-law number 48-2019 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 September 16, 2019 be read a first, second and third time and passed. CARRIED
3 5. Adjournment
Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: L. Bower
That the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Special Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. (5:39 p.m.) CARRIED
______Mayor
______D-Clerk
4 Minutes of the Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax Held in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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Present: Mayor S. Collier Regional Councillors M. Crawford S. Lee J. Dies Councillors R. Tyler Morin A. Khan L. Bower
1. Call to Order
Mayor Collier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and acknowledged traditional treaty lands.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
3. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: L. Bower
That the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on June 17, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
4. Question Period
Mayor Collier invited questions from the public on any items in the agenda.
There were no questions from the public.
5. Delegations and Petitions/Public Hearings
5.1 Mental Health Day – October 10, 2019
Carion Fenn, President and CEO, Carion Fenn Foundation, thanked members of Council for proclaiming October 10th, 2019 as Durham Mental Health Day. Ms. Fenn introduced
5 Vielka Almanzar Bautistia, Director of Programs, and Jake Farr, Resource Development Chair, who discussed programs and services provided by the Foundation, mental health and mental illness, the mental health forum to be held on October 10th, and how the Town can support mental health programming and awareness in Durham. Mayor Collier thanked the delegates and noted that the proclamation is included in the correspondence report on the meeting agenda.
5.2 October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Lisa Hausz, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism, noted that October is cyber security month and discussed the impacts of cyber threats on municipalities, businesses and individuals. L. Hausz introduced Ali Hirji, AI Hub project manager, Durham College, and Mahdi Raza, co-founder & CEO, SiberX, who reviewed public events being held across Durham to bring awareness to cyber security issues and help residents improve their online security.
Council members asked questions regarding ways residents can improve their online security, and new education programs. Mr. Hirji responded to questions from Council Members and discussed new programs and public events during the month of October. Mayor Collier thanked the delegates and noted that the proclamation is included in the correspondence report on the meeting agenda.
5.3 Orange Shirt Day – September 30, 2019
Jai Sahak, Diversity & Community Engagement Coordinator, discussed the Town’s efforts to acknowledge Indigenous peoples and history in Ajax and introduced Angela Duckworth, Child/Youth Mental Health & Addictions Worker, Carea Community Health Centre. Ms. Duckworth discussed addiction and mental health support for Indigenous youth and families in Durham Region, effects of colonization and the residential school system on Indigenous peoples, and the history and significance of Orange Shirt Day in Canada.
Council Members thanked Ms. Duckworth for her efforts to support Indigenous youth in Durham and asked questions regarding programs and services available to Indigenous youth. Ms. Duckworth responded to questions from Council Members. Mayor Collier thanked the delegates and noted that the proclamation is included in the correspondence report on the meeting agenda.
5.4 Town of Ajax Declared a Bee City
Shelly Candel, Director, Bee City Canada, reviewed the Town of Ajax’s commitment to becoming a Bee City and discussed the importance of native bee populations to the environment and local ecology. Council Members asked questions regarding pollinator gardens and ways to support local bee populations. Ms. Candel responded to questions from Council Members and presented Council with a formal declaration acknowledging Ajax’s status as a Bee City.
5.5 Regional Chair’s Annual Address
John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Durham, thanked Council Members for the opportunity to address Ajax Council and reviewed key initiatives and examples of innovative work and creative partnerships being led by the Region. Chair Henry discussed
6 the Region’s Strategic Plan for 2020 to 2024 and related public engagement opportunities, comprehensive review of the Region’s official land use plan, addressing provincial budget cuts in the areas of childcare and public health, the provincial decision to reconsider the Bowmanville GO Rail extension, increasing transit demand across Durham Region, regional applications through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), Durham’s ‘Vision Zero’ initiative to reduce road fatalities, investment in regional infrastructure and capital projects in Ajax, adapting to climate change impacts, implementation of the Durham Community Energy Plan, electrifying transportation, the Region’s Primary Care Outreach Program, Canada Learning Bonds, and addressing regional priorities with federal election candidates.
Council Members asked questions regarding the Primary Care Outreach Program, advocacy for the Bowmanville GO Rail extension Option 1, removal of tolls on Highway 412, and the potential for a future police station in Ajax. Chair Henry responded to questions from Council Members and discussed the history and success of the Primary Care Outreach Program, advocacy at AMO for the Bowmanville GO Rail extension, tolls on Highway 412, and the need for a new training facility for Durham Regional Police Service. Mayor Collier thanked Chair Henry for his address.
5.6 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan
Christie McLardie, Manager of Public & Strategic Affairs, delivered a presentation regarding the 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan. C. McLardie discussed the strategic plan journey, the plan by the numbers, goals and actions within each focus area, timing of the plan, top 22 priorities identified by Ajax residents, monitoring the plan, and public engagement opportunities.
With the consent of members present, Mayor Collier advanced item 7.4.1 ‘2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan’ in the order of business.
7.4.1 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan
Council Members asked questions regarding the availability of the Strategic Plan booklet and how the action items will be performed and presented to Council. C. McLardie responded to questions from Council Members and discussed timing for publication of the Strategic Plan booklet and how progress on action items will be reported to Council. Council Members thanked Ms. McLardie and Town staff for their efforts in preparing the 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan.
Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: A. Khan
That Council endorse the draft 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan framework and actions; and
That staff design and distribute a final 2018-2022 Ajax Strategic Plan booklet entitled ‘Stronger Together’ for residents and the community to monitor and be involved in. CARRIED
7 Recorded Vote: In Favour: Councillor Bower, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Khan, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Tyler Morin, Mayor Collier Opposed: None
5.7 Economic Development Strategy Launch and Public Open House
Lisa Hausz, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism, announced the official launch of the development of the Town’s new five-year Economic Development Action Plan, and discussed upcoming public engagement opportunities. L. Hausz discussed the various ways that residents can engage and share ideas, reviewed upcoming public events and information sessions, and noted that the final plan will be presented in early 2020. Council Members thanked Ms. Hausz for her presentation.
5.8 Innovation & Technology Hub Update
Lisa Hausz, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism, delivered a presentation regarding the development of the Innovation Village in Ajax. L. Hausz discussed partner groups and organizations across Durham, spaces and services to be provided at the Innovation Village, bringing Pickering Village’s unique history into a vision for the future, AI and cybersecurity educational events and information sessions, Town facilities that will house the Innovation Village, and the importance of innovation for attracting and retaining a talented workforce.
Council Members asked questions regarding private sector partnerships and investment, costs and monetization, metrics for success, promoting women in the field of cyber- security, and timeline for becoming operational. L. Hausz responded to questions from Council Members and discussed potential partnership opportunities, how success will be measured, upcoming public events and information sessions, next steps, and timeline to launch the Innovation Village. Council Members thanked Ms. Hausz and Town staff for their work on this initiative.
6. Correspondence
Council Members separated items 2 and 5 from the correspondence report for consideration. Members discussed traffic concerns on Williamson Drive West and the correspondence received regarding the Onley Report recommendations for amendments to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Motion
Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: S. Lee
That the correspondence item ‘Residents of Williamson Drive West: Petition to Town of Ajax – Traffic Calming Along Williamson Drive’ be referred to staff for study. CARRIED
8 Motion
Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: L. Bower
That the correspondence item ‘City of Sudbury Accessibility Advisory Panel: Onley Report Recommendations’ be referred to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for further consideration. CARRIED
Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: A. Khan
That the report dated September 16, 2019 containing Items of Correspondence be adopted. CARRIED
7. Reports
7.1 Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report
Council Members separated item 4.1 from the report for consideration.
Council Members discussed a petition received from residents of Finley Avenue and Burden Crescent regarding a proposed development in the area. Members discussed the requests contained within the petition, concerns raised by residents, and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) appeal process for development applications.
Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan
That item 4.1 of the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated September 3, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
Recorded Vote: In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Khan, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Tyler Morin, Mayor Collier Opposed: Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Bower
Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan
That the balance of the Community Affairs & Planning Committee Report dated September 3, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
9 7.2 General Government Committee Report
Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: L. Bower
That the General Government Committee Report dated September 9, 2019, be adopted. CARRIED
7.3 Summary of Advisory Committee Activities
Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: J. Dies
That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities dated June, 2019 as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be referred to staff where applicable. CARRIED
7.4 Departmental Reports
Mayor Collier noted that item 7.4.1 was addressed earlier in the meeting.
7.4.2 Mayor’s Office – Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference Briefing
Mayor Collier reviewed the contents of the briefing and discussed the Town’s activities and issues raised at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference.
Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee
That the Mayor’s Office – Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMP) Annual Conference Briefing be received for information CARRIED
8. Regional Councillors’ Report
8.1 Durham Vision Zero Briefing
Regional Councillor Crawford reviewed the contents of the briefing and discussed the objective of the Region’s Vision Zero program to reduce road fatalities in Durham.
Council Members asked questions regarding potential locations for installation of automated speed enforcement and red light cameras in Ajax. Regional Councillor Crawford responded to questions from Council Members and discussed the criteria for selection of locations.
10 Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee
That the Durham Vision Zero Briefing be received for information. CARRIED
There were no further updates from Regional Council members.
Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee
That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of September 16, 2019 be received for information. CARRIED
9. Business Arising from Notice of Motion
9.1 Single-use Plastics Ban
Mayor Collier vacated the Chair. Deputy Mayor Crawford assumed the Chair.
Mayor Collier introduced the motion and reviewed its contents. Council Members discussed plastic litter on public properties and ways to reduce plastic waste.
Moved by: S. Collier Seconded by: L. Bower
Whereas plastic waste ends up in our landfills and incinerators, litters our parks and beaches, clogs our storm sewers and drains, and pollutes our rivers, lakes, and oceans; and
Whereas improperly disposed of plastic products take decades or more to decompose, are harmful to our environment and pose serious and potentially fatal risk to birds, turtles, fish, and marine mammals; and
Whereas the Government of Canada estimates that less than 10 per cent of plastics used in Canada are recycled, and further, 57 million straws are used every day and 15 billion plastic bags are used each year; and
Whereas the federal government intends to ban single-use plastic products, including bags, straws, cutlery, and more throughout Canada by 2021; and
Whereas the Province of Ontario is studying ways of reducing and eliminating single-use plastics in Ontario; and
Whereas the Town of Ajax proactively introduced a waste reduction plan in 2010, green procurement policy in June 2013 and a green events policy in April 2016 aimed at reducing overall waste, increasing waste diversion, encouraging active transportation and eliminating bottled water at meetings, events and in Town facilities;
11 Therefore be it resolved that Town staff examine the feasibility of a ban on unnecessary single-use plastics, including straws, bags, plates, cups, and/or packaging corporately within the Town; and
That staff provide fulsome recommendations about how a ban would apply to and impact Town facilities, meetings, and Town-run special events; and
That included in the report will be a business outreach plan to encourage our partners and stakeholders to re-evaluate their single-use plastic usage; and
That this motion be distributed to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Hon. Rod Phillips, MPP, Hon. Mark Holland, MP and all candidates for the upcoming federal election, the Region of Durham and Durham municipalities. CARRIED
Recorded Vote: In Favour: Mayor Collier, Councillor Bower, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Khan, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Crawford Opposed: None
Mayor Collier resumed the Chair.
9.2 Climate Emergency Declaration
Regional Councillor Lee introduced the motion and reviewed its contents. Council Members discussed the contents and wording of the motion, Ajax’s historic leadership on environmental sustainability, and local and national impacts of climate change.
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: A. Khan
WHEREAS climate change is well documented as a real phenomenon which poses serious risks to social, economic and environmental well-being in communities globally;
AND WHEREAS the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has determined the need for a significant and structural reduction in carbon emissions in the next 11 years to avoid further economic, ecological, and societal losses due to the climate change crisis;
AND WHEREAS Canada is, according to Environment Canada’s April 2019 Changing Climate Report, recording warming at twice the rate of the rest of the planet, with Northern Canada experiencing three times the increase in average temperature, compared to the global average;
AND WHEREAS infrastructure failures linked to the climate change crisis may cost Canada $300 billion over the next decade;
AND WHEREAS local governments hold the power to adopt policy and conduct their operations in a manner that responds to the reality of climate change; have a direct relationship with citizens to educate and encourage actions that will help reduce climate
12 change impacts; and can call on senior levels of government for responses which are suitable to the urgent nature of our climate reality;
AND WHEREAS the impacts of climate change have been felt in the Town of Ajax for a number of years, with an increase in extreme rain events, ice storm events and drought conditions, resulting in property damage, energy and transportation disruptions, injury, and economic impacts in the community;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has taken a proactive, environment-first approach as the first municipality in Ontario to adopt Official Plan policies that integrate climate mitigation and adaptation into local land use planning; adopting and implementing Community and Corporate Local Action Plans in 2013 that identify programs and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and adopting the Ajax Climate Risk & Resiliency Plan in 2019;
AND WHEREAS The Town’s commitment is further evident in several initiatives, partnerships, and significant work completed to date, including participation in the Partners for Climate Protection program that established a 6% community greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2020, which was achieved 5 years early, and a 20% corporate greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2020;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Ajax declare a climate emergency to acknowledge the impacts of climate change and reaffirm our commitment to proactively mitigating and adapting to those impacts wherever possible through the Town’s continued leadership, advocacy and intergovernmental partnerships; and
THAT Council and staff continue to uphold their commitment to 2020 greenhouse gas reduction targets, promote and implement climate change mitigation measures and prioritize implementation of the actions in the Ajax Climate Risk and Resiliency Plan to ensure that resiliency is a top priority across the municipality; and
THAT this declaration be shared with the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Hon. Rod Phillips, MPP, Hon. Mark Holland, MP, the Region of Durham and Durham Region municipalities. CARRIED
Recorded Vote: In Favour: Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Bower, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Khan, Councillor Tyler Morin, Mayor Collier Opposed: None
10. By-laws
Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee
13 That By-law numbers 49-2019 to 54-2019 be read a first, second and third time and passed. CARRIED
11. Notice of Motion
There were no Notices of Motion.
12. New Business - Notices & Announcements
Council members reviewed upcoming and ongoing events, including ward community meetings, Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan open houses, ‘Live with the Mayor’ town hall series, upcoming Region of Durham events, and the Town’s ‘Feed the Need’ challenge.
13. Confirming By-Law
Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: L. Bower
That By-law number 55-2019 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its regular meeting held on September 16, 2019 be read a first, second and third time and passed. CARRIED
14. Adjournment
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: A. Khan
That the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. (9:27 p.m.) CARRIED
______Mayor
______D-Clerk
14 TOWN OF AJAX REPORT TO COUNCIL
TO: Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: N. Cooper, Clerk
DATE: October 15, 2019
SUBJECT: Items of Correspondence
The following items of correspondence are attached for Council’s information:
1) Town of Ajax: Proclamations issued by the Mayor’s Office ...... 16
2) Town of Newmarket: Bill 108 ...... 17
3) Mississippi Mills: Reducing Litter Waste in Our Communities ...... 18
4) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority: Bill 108...... 19
5) City of Pickering: Age Friendly Affordable Housing Strategy ...... 25
6) Municipality of Chatham-Kent: Provincial Funding Cuts to Legal Aid ...... 28
7) Township of Scugog: Regional Governance Review ...... 30
8) Town of Whitby: Lake Ontario Flooding ...... 32
9) Town of Ingersoll: Demand the Right Coalition ...... 35
10) Township of Springwater: Joint and Several Liability Consultation ...... 40
11) Durham Region: Automated Speed Enforcement Program Implementation ...... 44 Background Material: Durham Region Report #2019-W-66
12) Durham Region: Joint and Several Liability Reform ...... 47 Background Material: Durham Region Report # 2019-F-31
13) Durham Region: Red Light Camera Program Implementation Correspondence ...... 49 Background Material: Durham Region Report # 2019-W-65
14) Town of Penetanguishene: Municipal Amalgamation ...... 52
15) City of Hamilton: Consumer Packaging ...... 55
16) City of Pickering: Producer Requirements for Packaging in Ontario ...... 57
17) City of Pickering: Forced Amalgamation, Ontario Municipalities ...... 61
N. Cooper Clerk 15 MEMO
TO: Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: Linsey Joseph
DEPARTMENT: Legislative and Information Services - Legislative Services
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED BY THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
DATE: October 21, 2019
The following Proclamations have been issued during the month of October 2019.
Name of Person/Group(s) Title of Proclamation Date(s) Proclaimed Alzheimer Society of Durham Dementia Friendly Day September 21, 2019 Region Sankat Mochan Hanuman * Hindu Heritage Month November 2019 Mandir & Cultural Centre Inc. Ajax Rotary Club Rotary World Polio Day October 24, 2019
Linsey Joseph Legislative & Information Services /CC* flag
16 September 17, 2019
Sent via email to: All Ontario Municipalities
Attn: Municipal Clerk
RE: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 - Bill 108 Proposed Regulations
I am writing to advise that Council, at its meeting held on September 9, 2019, adopted the following recommendations:
1. That the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be received; and, 2. That following the September 9, 2019 Council meeting, the final version of the report entitled Bill 108 Proposed Regulations, dated August 26, 2019 be formally submitted to the province; and, 3. That it be requested by the Town that the province release final drafts of the regulations associated with Bill 108 with a consultation period of no less than 3 months; and, 4. That a copy of this Motion be sent to all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Yours sincerely,
Kiran Saini Deputy Town Clerk
KS:aw
17 COUNCIL RESOLUTION September 17, 2019
Resolution re: Reducing Litter & Waste in Our Communities
Resolution No. 520-19 Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Minnille THAT That the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills endorse and supports the resolution of the Municipality of Bluewater calling upon the Province of Ontario, through the discussion paper entitled "Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities", to review and implement a deposit/return program for all single use plastic, aluminum and metal drink containers;
AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario review current producer requirements and look for extended producer responsibility for all packaging;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; the Minister of Municipal Affairs; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the County of Huron, and all municipalities in the Province of Ontario.
CARRIED
I, Jeanne Harfield, Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a resolution enacted by Council.
______Jeanne Harfield Deputy Clerk
18 September 20, 2019 [email protected] Ms. Nicole Cooper Director of Legislative & Information Services Town of Ajax, 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1S 2H9
Dear Ms. Cooper:
Attached please find Staff Report #5656-19 which was considered by the CLOCA Board of Directors at a meeting on September 17, 2019, and at which the following resolution was adopted (as extracted from unapproved minutes).
Res. #87/19 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by D. Mitchell WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends to release regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act that will define conservation authority mandatory programs and services and further details on the process of defining non-mandatory program and services through agreement with municipal partners; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Central Lake Ontario Board of Directors recommends that the province engage in early pre-consultations with Central Lake Ontario Conservation, other conservation authorities and member municipalities to define the governing regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act related to core and non-core program areas; THAT the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Board of Directors invites the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to meet with conservation authorities to fully understand the funding structure and local benefit of our programs and to help us deliver provincial priorities in a responsible and sustainable manner; and, THAT a copy of this report and resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, watershed MPPs and regional and local municipal councils. CARRIED
Yours truly,
Chris Darling, MCIP, RPP Chief Administrative Officer CD/ms Attach.
19 REPORT ______CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE: September 17, 2019 FILE: ASLA3 S.R.: 5656-19
TO: Chair and Members, CLOCA Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Correspondence Received from MECP as it Relates to Bill 108 and Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
CLOCA received a letter from the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on August 16, 2019 requesting conservation authorities to “review and consider their own conservation authority’s activities and begin preparations to wind down those activities that fall outside the scope of their core mandate” and that we “not proceed with any increases to your fees or levies” (see Attachment #1). The same letter was received by all 36 conservation authorities and the Mayors of member municipalities. A subsequent e- mail was received by Conservation Ontario on August 23, 2019 from the Minister clarifying the August 16 letter (see Attachment #2). This report provides a response to the letters.
Core and Non-Core Activities CLOCA, along with the other conservation authorities (CAs) have been fully involved in the province’s review of the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) leading up to the Royal Assent of Bill 108.
At the May 2019 Board Meeting the Board received a staff report providing comments on the CA Act review generally supporting the province’s vision regarding our core mandate of natural hazard protection and management, conservation and management of conservation authority lands and drinking water source protection and the ability to provide additional non-core programs that are supported by our municipal partners.
The report points out that all the programs and services delivered by CLOCA should be considered within the scope of the core mandated programs identified by the province. Furthermore, through the annual budget deliberations we work closely with our municipal partners to ensure that our activities align with their needs.
The Board subsequently approved the following motion:
“THAT the Analysis Commentary in Staff Report #5642-19 be endorsed and submitted to the Province of Ontario and Conservation Ontario as CLOCA’s comments regarding Environmental Registry Posting 013-5018; THAT the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks be requested to share any proposed regulations in draft form with CLOCA for meaningful consultation prior to enactment; and, THAT Staff Report #5642-19 be circulated to Watershed Municipalities, Members of Provincial Parliament, Members of Parliament and adjacent Conservation Authorities for their information.”
Regarding the direction in the Minister’s letter, the CA Act is vague on details as to what programs and services will be included under the core and non-core program areas, leaving details to be prescribed by regulations as noted below: Cont’d
20 FILE: ASLA3 September 17, 2019 S.R.: 5656-19
21.1 (1) The following are the programs and services that an authority is required or permitted to provide within its area of jurisdiction:
1. Mandatory programs and services that are required by regulation. 2. Municipal programs and services that the authority agrees to provide on behalf of municipalities situated in whole or in part within its area of jurisdiction under a memorandum of understanding referred to in subsection (3). 3. Such other programs and services as the authority may determine are advisable to further its objects.
Accordingly, the Minister’s request to “wind down those activities that fall outside the scope of their core mandate” is considered inconsistent with the direction in the CA Act and also premature until the referenced regulations have been drafted, consulted upon and approved.
Furthermore, the CA Act explicitly outlines that CAs shall develop and implement a transition plan in consultation with our municipalities for the provision on non-core program areas.
21.1.3 (1) Every authority shall develop and implement a transition plan for the purpose of ensuring that it will be in compliance with subsection 21.1.2 (2) by the day prescribed by the regulations for the purpose of that subsection.
As no regulations have been approved, there is no transition plan that would be the vehicle to define program areas that CAs can be provided on behalf of our municipal partners.
The subsequent e-mail from the Minister appears to retract their request to “wind down activities” by indicating that the province “strongly encourage conservation authorities to proactively formalize these [funding] arrangements with their municipal partners. Where agreements already exist, the Conservation Authorities Act and upcoming regulations will help streamline these relationships”. CLOCA has a history of working collaboratively with the Region of Durham to ensure our programs and services are critical and valued by the Region and our community.
Accordingly, we recommend that the province undertake early pre-consultation with CAs and municipalities who are the most familiar with the activities, standards and requirements that need to be included in the regulations. This pre-consultation is critical to ensure that there are no unintended consequences of a missed activity within the regulations.
Fees and Levies The Minister’s letter also requests that while the province is reviewing and updating the legislation and regulation that CAs “not proceed with any increases to your fees or levies”. The subsequent e-mail from the Minister clarifies this request by stating that “conservation authorities should not proceed with any increases to fees or levies while legislation and regulations are put in place unless they are supported by your partner municipalities for 2020 and beyond”. CLOCA works closely with the Region of Durham to ensure our budget requests are transparent and that our program and services are valued and supported by all of our municipal partners. We continue to support many of our programs through self-generated revenue. Over the past several years, approximately 40% of our total revenue is from self-generated revenue. Programs such as our plan review and regulation, education and outreach festivals are generally not supported through municipal tax levy. Provincial funding of our programs and services is limited and is currently only about 1% of our total revenue.
Cont’d 21 FILE: ASLA3 September 17, 2019 S.R.: 5656-19
All of CLOCA’s program services currently provided are considered core to our mandate. Any freezing of fees and levies will compromise our ability to deliver on these core program areas. The regulations that will outline the agreements necessary between municipalities and CAs will increase transparency on what CAs are required to do, what is discretionary and how it impacts the municipal levy. Again, we would like to focus on the development of the regulations that will provide the consistent framework for conservation authority programming.
In conclusion, CAs have the scope, expertise and capacity to tackle environmental challenges facing Ontario. We are the only organization with the skills and boots on the ground to help deliver on priority environmental program areas. We look forward to working closely with the province to define the governing regulations and to continuing our longstanding partnerships with both the Province of Ontario and our local municipalities.
RECOMMENDATION: WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends to release regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act that will define conservation authority mandatory programs and services and further details on the process of defining non-mandatory program and services through agreement with municipal partners; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Central Lake Ontario Board of Directors recommends that the province engage in early pre-consultations with Central Lake Ontario Conservation, other conservation authorities and member municipalities to define the governing regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act related to core and non-core program areas; THAT the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Board of Directors invites the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to meet with conservation authorities to fully understand the funding structure and local benefit of our programs and to help us deliver provincial priorities in a responsible and sustainable manner; and, THAT a copy of this report and resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, watershed MPPs and regional and local municipal councils.
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22 23 ------Original message ------
From: "Minister, MECP (MECP)" Date: 2019-08-23 8:10 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: Kim Gavine Subject: Improving transparency and accountability
Dear Ms. Kim Gavine,
On Friday August 16th, I sent a letter to conservation authorities and municipalities to reiterate our government’s commitment to improve transparency and accountability for conservation authority activities, and to focus on the delivery of programs and services related to their core mandate. Response from municipal leaders was very positive at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference this past week.
The changes we are making through Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, to refocus conservation authorities to their core mandate is an opportunity to have them work in a more transparent and open way with municipalities so the public understands what is being paid for. Municipalities contribute a significant amount of money to conservation authorities’ annual budgets. Municipal councils, like any level of government, are elected to serve the public and their communities which is why our government clearly specifies in Bill 108 that they have the option to enter into transparent and public funding agreements with conservation authorities for non-core services.
I strongly encourage conservation authorities to proactively formalize these arrangements with their municipal partners. Where agreements already exist, the Conservation Authorities Act and upcoming regulations will help streamline these relationships.
I further indicated that conservation authorities should not proceed with any increases to fees or levies while legislation and regulations are put in place unless they are supported by your partner municipalities for 2020 and beyond. Unfortunately, we’ve heard some conservation authorities with operating budgets of millions of dollars can’t find even one per cent of efficiencies.
I appreciate the productive conversations with municipalities and stakeholders at the AMO conference, and I look forward to further discussion and engagement with municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders that are involved with the stewardship of our lands on upcoming regulations to ensure that we’re moving conservation authorities towards those mandated programs.
I encourage you to share this letter with your membership as a means to clarify how we will be moving forward.
Sincerely,
Jeff Yurek Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
24 Corporate Services Department Legislative Services
Sent by Email
September 24, 2019
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director, Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3
Subject: Notice of Motion An Age Friendly Affordable Housing Strategy File: A-1400-001-19
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on September 23, 2019 and adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Pickering is projected to be a driving force for residential and economic growth in Durham Region and the GTA over the next 2 decades;
And Whereas, by the year 2031 the estimated population of Pickering will grow to 190,000;
And Whereas, the lack of affordable and sustainable housing options have reached a crisis in parts of Canada, and in particular the Greater Toronto area;
And Whereas, the City of Pickering recognizes that there is an urgent need to create an age friendly housing strategy that includes reviewing and redefining its urban/living boundaries consistent with current and future growth within the GTA, Durham, and City of Pickering beyond 2031;
And Whereas, the City of Pickering considers all serviceable lands with access to water and sewer within its current and potential urban/living boundaries be considered as a living area;
And Whereas, the Province of Ontario has recognized the need for more housing choices and more affordability;
And Whereas, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has produced its “More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan”, and has given royal assent to Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019) to address housing supply, housing variety and affordability;
25 And Whereas, the City of Pickering has commenced a Strategic Plan Review that includes redefining its urban/living boundaries;
And Whereas, the Provincial Government amended the Growth Plan to permit some additional options for urban area boundary expansions, and to allow upper and single-tier municipalities to request alternative intensification targets to address, among other matters, greater housing supply, and affordability;
And Whereas, proposed amendments to the Provincial Policy Statement will allow consideration of market demands and needs in determining housing options, as a strategy to provide a more diverse range of grade related homes;
And Whereas, the Region of Durham is currently undertaking a municipal comprehensive review of its settlement areas, including a land needs assessment as required by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
And Whereas, on February 27, 2019, Durham Regional Council commented on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2017 in support of a minimum density of 50 persons and jobs per gross hectare for new greenfield developments, and a region-wide intensification target of a minimum 45% within the existing built boundary;
And Whereas, the City of Pickering supports the Region’s comments on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation for the City of Pickering request that the Region of Durham in their review include:
1. All lands within the City of Pickering meet the following criteria:
Lands not restricted by availability of servicing
Lands that do not comprise a Specialty Crop Area
Lands that are not within a Natural Heritage System
Lands not located in the Moraine Natural Core and Linkage Areas
Lands experiencing growth pressures and or with locations in the white belt that are appropriate for growth and can achieve a healthy, connected, thriving and complete community
Lands that have existing or planned infrastructure to support and accommodate growth
26 2. That the Region of Durham be requested to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to an alternate intensification rate of 45% for Durham Region that will enable greater flexibility to provide a more diverse range of grade related housing mix;
3. That City staff be directed to report back to Planning & Development Committee in the first quarter of 2020 outlining a process to develop an age friendly housing strategy, including changes to Pickering’s Official Plan and any required secondary plan reviews of those lands in Pickering that meet the stated criteria of recommendation #1; and,
4. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Durham Region MPPs, all Durham Regional Municipalities, and the Region of Durham.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905.420.4660, extension 2019.
Yours truly
Susan Cassel City Clerk
SC:lh Enclosure
Copy: Premier Doug Ford Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering-Uxbridge Lorne Coe, MPP Whitby Jennifer French, MPP Oshawa Lindsey Park, MPP Durham Rod Phillips, MPP Ajax Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services, Township of Uxbridge Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock JP Newman, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Scugog Chris Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby Mary Medeiros, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa Nicole Cooper, Director, Legislative & Information Services, Town of Ajax
Mayor Ryan City Councillor Brenner, Ward 1 City Councillor Butt, Ward 3 Chief Administrative Officer
27 28 29 30 31 Town ofWhitby Office of the Town Clerk 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 www.whitby.ca
September 27, 2019
Re: Lake Ontario Flooding
Please be advised that at a meeting held on September 23, 2019 the Council of the Town ofWhitby adopted the following as Resolution # 269-19:
Whereas flooding along Lake Ontario's shoreline has adverse environmental, social and financial effects to the Town of Whitby;
And whereas the Town ofWhitby has experienced flooding events in 2017 and 2019;
And whereas lake levels will continue to become more unpredictable as a result of climate change and related severe weather events, aging infrastructure in communities surrounding the Great Lakes, and pressures from population growth, resulting in a higher likelihood of reoccurring flooding;
And whereas the property tax base does not provide an adequate source of funding to carry out effective flood management and response measures including the rebuilding of existing infrastructure to ensure the resiliency of our community and those located along the shorelines of the Great Lakes;
Now Therefore be it Resolved:
1. That the Council of The Town of Whitby requests that the Provincial and Federal governments provide additional resources to municipalities and conservation authorities to construct flood resilient infrastructure and undertake flood management and mitigation measures designed to withstand future climate change concerns; and, 2. That the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Ontario Ministers of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Natural Resources and Forestry, Infrastructure, Finance, and Municipal Affairs and Housing; Federal Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Oceans and Fisheries Canada, Transport, Finance, and Infrastructure and
32 Communities; Durham Region M.P.s and M.P.P.s; Central Lake Conservation Authority; Great Lakes St Lawrence Cities Initiative, and Durham Local Area Municipalities.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at 905.430.4307.
Kevin Narraway Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Copy: S -Beale, Commissioner of Public Works
Honourable JeffYurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks - ieff.vurek(a)pc.ola.om Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry - [email protected] Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure - [email protected] Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance - [email protected] Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change [email protected] Honourable Steve dark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - [email protected] Honourable Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard - [email protected] Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport - marc.garneau(a)parl.cic.ca Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance - Bill.Morneau(5)parl.gc.ca Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities - Francois-Philippe.Champagne(%parl.gc.ca Honourable Erin O'Toole, M.P., Durham - Erin.OToole(3>parl.c]c.ca Honourable Mark Holland, M.P., Ajax - Mark.Holland(5)parl.gc.ca Honourable Jamie Schmale, M.P., Brock - Jamie.Schmale(a)parl.cic.ca Honourable Colin Carrie, M.P., Oshawa - colin.carrie(®parl.cic.ca Honourable Jennifer O'Connell, M.P., Pickering - Uxbridge - [email protected] Honourable Celina Ceaser-Chavannes, M.P. Whitby - celina.caesar- chavannes(%parl.gc.ca Honourable Rod Phillips, M.P.P, Ajax- rod.phillips(3)pc.ola.orq Honourable Laurie Scott, M.P.P., Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock - [email protected] Honourable Jennifer French, M.P.P., Oshawa - ifrench-co(3>ndp.on.ca Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, M.P.P., Pickering - Uxbridge Honourable Lorne Coe, M.P.P., Whitby - lorne.coe(a)pc.ola.orcj
Page 2 of 3 33 B. Sutton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes St Lawrence Cities Initiative - [email protected] Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - mail(a)cloca.com N. Cooper, Director of Legislative and Information services, Town ofAjax - Nicole.cooper@aiax,ca B. Jamieson, Township of Brock - bjamieson(a)townshipofbrock.ca A. Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - clerks(a)clarinciton.net M. Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - mmedeiros(a)oshawa.ca S. Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering - clerks(a)pickerinci.ca J. Newman, Municipal Clerk, Township ofScugog - [email protected] D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - cIleroux(Q5town.uxbridcie.on.ca
Page 3 of 3 34 BRIEFING NOTE DEMAND THE RIGHT COALITION
GIVING ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES THE “RIGHT TO APPROVE” LANDFILL DEVELOPMENTS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES
PURPOSE The purpose of this briefing note is to provide background information on an emerging issue for municipalities, and a campaign to change provincial legislation that would give municipalities the right to approve (or reject) future landfill developments in their communities.
OVERVIEW Ontario has a garbage problem, and it could be coming to a community near you.
According to a 2017 report from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), the waste that is generated by the ICI sector alone – that is downtown office buildings (like Toronto), factories, institutions, etc – is over 6.7 million tonnes each year.
To put that into context, that’s enough garbage to fill Toronto’s Rogers Centre seventy- four times.
Because Ontario’s landfills are filling up quickly, and as the U.S. border tightens, several new mega dumps will be needed to take this unwanted garbage – and soon.
THE ISSUE Under Ontario’s current Environmental Assessment legislation, municipal governments do not have the right to approve (or reject) landfill developments in our communities. Whether a municipality wants it, or not, makes little difference.
Municipalities have the right to approve most developments in their communities. In fact, municipalities have “exclusive authority” to approve: Casino gaming facilities, O.Reg 81/12 Nuclear waste storage, via the federal NWMO’s siting principles
As well, Ontario recently passed Bill 139, which gives municipalities additional authority and autonomy to make decisions for their communities, while replacing the OMB.
35 WHICH COMMUNITIES ARE BEING TARGETTED? Municipalities that have quarry or mining operations (440 sites), or landfills (880 sites) are the most likely targets, but any municipality – from the 905 belt to the U.S. border – is a potential host for this garbage, whether they like it or not. Several “mega dumps” will need to be approved in the very near future to accommodate the volume of waste that is coming.
The current system allows private landfill operators to essentially ignore the concerns of local residents and municipal Councils. The existing system is based on a 1950’s view of municipalities. We believe this needs to change.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: THE DEMAND THE RIGHT COALITION It is time Ontario passes legislation that gives municipalities the right to approve landfill projects.
The “Demand the Right Campaign”, involves municipal leaders across Ontario, and is calling on all provincial political parties to commit (before the June election) to passing legislation that will give municipalities the right to approve landfill development. Campaign highlights include:
130+ municipalities have formally approved a motion in their Councils, representing over five million Ontarians, calling on the Province to act (and more motions are in the works towards approval); 150 municipal leaders have signed a petition, calling on the province to act; nearly 8 out of 10 Ontarians feel municipalities should have a say in whether they host landfills, according to a recent Ontario poll found; Significant media coverage of the campaign since it launched a few months ago (see attached); Several efforts and discussions with MPPs from all parties, including amendments to Bill 139 (defeated), and the introduction of two Private Member’s Bills in the Last Legislative Assembly of Ontario by MPP Ernie Hardeman; Support from the Ontario PC Party, and Ontario NDP Party, including a letter from Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford committing to implementation of this policy.
OUR ASK We believe municipalities should have the right to approve or reject landfill projects, and assess whether the potential economic benefits are of sufficient value to offset any negative impacts and environmental concerns, in addition to successfully completing an environmental assessment.
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Landfills are going to be part of Ontario’s future – the issue is that individual municipalities MUST have the right to say yes or no to these types of projects.
We look forward to working with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and other officials across government to implement this important policy commitment.
We ask that you adopt the attached resolution in support of Demand the Right, to help add to the municipalities that want to have control over future proposals.
MORE INFORMATION To learn more, please visit: www.demandtheright.ca
Please recycle.
37 MOTION COUNCIL FOR THE [INSERT NAME OF MUNICIPALITY]
MUNICIPALITIES CALL ON PROVINCE TO ENSURE ITS “MADE-IN-ONTARIO ENVIRONMENT PLAN” INCLUDES MUNICIPAL “RIGHT TO APPROVE” LANDFILL DEVELOPMENTS
WHEREAS municipal governments in Ontario do not have the right to approve landfill projects in their communities, but have authority for making decisions on all other types of development;
AND WHEREAS this out-dated policy allows private landfill operators to consult with local residents and municipal Councils, but essentially ignore them;
AND WHEREAS Ontario’s proposed “Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan” states that the province will grant municipalities a “greater say in siting of landfills”;
AND WHEREAS municipalities already have exclusive rights for approving casinos and nuclear waste facilities within their communities, whether to host cannabis retail in their communities, AND FURTHER that the province has recognized the value of municipal approval for the siting of power generation facilities;
AND WHEREAS the recent report from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner has found that Ontario has a garbage problem, particularly from Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) waste generated within the City of Toronto, where diversion rates are as low as 15%;
AND UNLESS significant efforts are made to increase recycling and diversion rates, a new home for this Toronto garbage will need to be found, as landfill space is filling up quickly;
AND WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are quietly being identified and targeted as potential landfill sites for future Toronto garbage by private landfill operators;
AND WHEREAS other communities should not be forced to take Toronto waste, as landfills can contaminate local watersheds, air quality, dramatically increase heavy truck traffic on community roads, and reduce the quality of life for local residents;
AND WHEREAS municipalities should be considered experts in waste management, as they are responsible for this within their own communities, and
38 often have decades’ worth of in-house expertise in managing waste, recycling, and diversion programs;
AND WHEREAS municipalities should have the exclusive right to approve or reject these projects, and assess whether the potential economic benefits are of sufficient value to offset any negative impacts and environmental concerns;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the [INSERT NAME OF MUNICIPALITY] calls upon the Government of Ontario, as part of its “Made-in- Ontario Environment Plan” to formally entrench the right of municipalities to approve or reject landfill projects in or adjacent to their communities;
AND THAT in the case of a two-tier municipality, the approval be required at both the upper-tier and affected lower-tier municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT the [INSERT NAME OF MUNICIPALITY] encourage all other municipalities in Ontario to consider this motion calling for immediate provincial action;
AND THAT the MOTION adopted by Council be forwarded to the DEMAND THE RIGHT COALITION OF ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES.
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Kelly Lackner Senior Business Consultant Ministry of Transportation 87 Sir William Hearst Ave Bldg A Rm 178 Toronto, ON M3M 0B4
The Regional Dear Kelly Lackner: Municipality of Durham RE: Automated Speed Enforcement Program Implementation (2019-W-66), Our File: T02 Corporate Services Department – Legislative Services Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on September 25, 2019, adopted the following recommendations of the Works Committee: 605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1 “A) That the Regional Municipality of Durham proceed with the P.O. Box 623 implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement program at Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Canada the twenty-two locations identified in Attachment #1 to Report #2019-W-66 of the Commissioner of Works to reduce operating 905-668-7711 speeds and improve safety; 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 B) That the Commissioner of Works, subject to the concurrence of the Commissioner of Finance and Director of Legal Services, be durham.ca authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with the City of Toronto for Automated Speed Enforcement record processing including the cost sharing of expenses related to the operation of the Joint Processing Centre with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department’s 2019 operating budget and 2020 to 2024 for costs within the 2020 to 2024 Business Plans and Budgets;
C) That the Commissioner of Works, subject to the concurrence of the Commissioner of Finance and Director of Legal Services, be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation, for the access and use of licence plate registration information with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department’s 2019 operating budget and 2020 to 2024 for costs within the 2020 to 2024 Business Plans and Budgets;
D) That Regional Council request that the Province of Ontario permit the use of an Administrative Penalty System for offences issued by Automated Speed Enforcement;
E) That the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute a sole source agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited (vendor identified through City 44 of Toronto RFP 9148-0048) for the supply, including installation and operation of Automated Speed Enforcement equipment as permitted under Article 13 of the Region’s Purchasing By-law 68- 2000, as amended;
F) That the term of the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited be for a period of five years and one month commencing December 1, 2019 with an estimated total value of approximately $2,000,000, excluding taxes, with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department 2019 operating budget and 2020 to 2024 costs within the 2020 to 2024 Business Plans and Budgets;
G) That the Commissioner of Works, subject to the concurrence of the Commissioner of Finance and Director of Legal Services be authorized to exercise an option to renew the contract for an additional five years, commencing July 16, 2024, to operate the automated speed enforcement system, subject to budget approval, for an estimated total of approximately $4,000,000, excluding taxes;
H) That pre-budget approval be granted for the annual costs to administer the program, in 2020 to 2024, in the amount of:
i) $500,000, in all years, for Works Department automated speed enforcement expenses; and
ii) $350,000, in all years, for Legal Provincial Offences Act automates speed enforcement expenses;
I) That staff report back to the Works Committee with an update on the Automated Speed Enforcement program, including information on speed violations and program expenses and revenues, in fall 2020; and
J) That a copy of Report #2019-W-66 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation – Ontario, the Ministry of the Attorney General – Ontario, all area municipalities and Durham Regional Police Services.”
Ralph Walton
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
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See attached list.
45 c: S. Siopis, Commissioner of Works Ministry of the Attorney General – Ontario All Region of Durham Municipalities Durham Regional Police Service
46 September 27, 2019
Brian Rosborough Executive Director Association of Municipalities of Ontario 200 University Avenue, Suite 801 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6
Dear Mr. Rosborough: The Regional Municipality of Durham RE: Joint and Several Liability Reform (Report #2019-F-31), Our File: L00 Corporate Services Department – Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on September 25, Legislative Services 2019, adopted the following recommendations of the Finance and Administration Committee: 605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1 P.O. Box 623 “A) That Report #2019-F-31 of the Commissioner of Finance be Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 received and forwarded with consultation information to the Canada Attorney General offices as the Region of Durham’s submission to the Government of Ontario’s consultation process to seek joint and 905-668-7711 several liability reform in Ontario; and 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 B) That a copy of Report #2019-F-31 be forwarded to AMO, all local Durham MPP’s and all local municipalities.” durham.ca Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2019-F-31 for your information.
Ralph Walton Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
RW/ks
c: Rod Phillips, MPP (Ajax) Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham) Laurie Scott, MPP (Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes/Brock) David Piccini, MPP (Northumberland/Peterborough South) Jennifer French, MPP (Oshawa) Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP (Pickering/Uxbridge) Lorne Coe, MPP (Whitby) Alexander Harras, Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock Anne Greentree, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
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Mary Medeiros, Acting Clerk, City of Oshawa Susan Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering John Paul Newman, Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Chris Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby Nancy Taylor, Commissioner of Finance
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Kelly Lackner Senior Business Consultant Ministry of Transportation 87 Sir William Hearst Ave Bldg A Rm 178 Toronto, ON M3M 0B4
The Regional Dear Kelly Lackner: Municipality of Durham RE: Red-Light Camera Program Implementation (2019-W-65), Our File: T02 Corporate Services Department – Legislative Services Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on September 25, 2019, adopted the following recommendations of the Works Committee: 605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1 “A) That the Regional Municipality of Durham proceed with the P.O. Box 623 implementation of twelve (12) Red-light Cameras as identified in Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Canada Attachment #1 to Report #2019-W-65 of the Commissioner of Works to reduce re-light running and improve safety, subject to 905-668-7711 confirmation from the vendor that installations are technically 1-800-372-1102 feasible; Fax: 905-668-9963 B) That the Commissioner of Works be authorized, subject to durham.ca concurrence of the Commissioner of Finance and Director of Legal Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute a standing agreement with the City of Toronto for Red-Light Camera record processing including the cost sharing of expenses related to the operation of the Joint Processing Centre, at an estimated annual cost of $72,000, with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department’s 2019 operating budget and 2020/2021 costs within the 2020 and 2021 Business Plans and Budgets;
C) That the Commissioner of Works be authorized, subject to concurrence of the Commissioner of Finance and Director of Legal Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute a standing agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation, for the access and use of licence plate registration information, at an estimated annual cost of $35,000, with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department’s 2019 operating budget and 2020/2021 costs within the 2020 and 2021 Business Plans and Budgets;
D) That Regional Council request that the Province of Ontario permit the use of an Administrative Penalty System for offences issued by Red-Light Camera;
49 E) That the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute a sole source agreement with Traffipax LLC for the supply, including installation and operation, of 12 red-light cameras, based on a Contract awarded through the City of Toronto’s Request for Proposal No. 9148-15-5000 for “The Supply, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Red-Light Camera Systems within the City of Toronto and Other Municipalities within Ontario.” In April of 2015, and as permitted under Article 13 of the Region’s Purchasing By-law 68-2000, with the following provisions:
i) Contract period of two years and one month, commencing December 1, 2019 with an estimated total value of approximately $1,000,000 (i.e., approximately $500,000 per year), excluding taxes, with all 2019 costs to be funded from allowances within the Works Department’s 2019 operating budget and 2020/2021 costs within the 2020 and 2021 Business Plans and Budgets; and
ii) Option to renew the contract for an additional five years, commencing January 1, 2022, subject to annual budget approval, for an estimated total value of approximately $4,000,000, excluding taxes;
F) That pre-budget approval be granted for the annual costs to administer the program, in both 2020 and 2021, in the amount of:
i) $800,000, in both years, for Works Department red-light camera expenses; and
ii) $350,000, in both years, for Legal Provincial Offences Act red-light camera expenses;
G) That the Director of Legal Services be authorized to submit applications and other documents as may be required to the Province of Ontario or Ministry of Transportation for the appointment of any Regional employees as Provincial Offence Officers to implement the Region’s Red-Light Camera Program;
H) That staff report back to the Works Committee with an update on the Red-Light Camera program, including information on red-light running violations and program expenses and revenues in fall 2020; and
I) That a copy of Report #2019-W-66 of the Commissioner of Works be sent to the Ministry of Transportation – Ontario, the City of Toronto and all area municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham.”
50 Ralph Walton
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
RW/sp c: S. Siopis, Commissioner of Works All Region of Durham Municipalities City of Toronto
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Town of /Ville de Penetanguishene
October 2, 2019
Hon Doug Ford Delivered by Email to: Premier of Ontario [email protected] Premier's Office - Room 281 Legislative Building - Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
BY EMAIL ONLY
Dear Premier;
RE: Resolution from the Town of Penetanguishene – Municipal Amalgamation
As you are aware, the Town of Penetanguishene, Township of Tay and Township of Tiny provided a joint letter response on June 5, 2019 regarding the Regional Governance Review.
Please also be advised that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene, during their September 25, 2019 Council meeting and at the request of the Township of McKellar, adopted the following resolution:
"WHEREAS there are 444 municipalities in Ontario that are very efficient and well governed, and who respond quickly to ratepayer's needs;
AND WHEREAS in the 1990's the Conservative Government forced many municipalities to amalgamate on the guise they would become more efficient, effective, save money, lower taxes and ultimately reduce the provincial deficit;
AND WHEREAS there has never been a valid evidence-based study that supported these outcomes;
AND WHERAS forced amalgamation actually accomplished just the opposite: ill feelings, increased animosity and mistrust, job losses, rise in local taxes and an increase in the provincial deficit;
AND WHEREAS there are many positive examples of· small rural and northern municipalities working together in a collaborate and cooperative manner via, shared agreements that responds to local needs without amalgamation and provincial interference;
10 rue Robert St. West/ouest, P.O./C.P. Box 5009 Tel: 705.549.7453 Fax: 705.549.3743 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2 www.penetanguishene.ca
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AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has a large deficit due to their own decision-making;
AND WHEREAS recently the same Conservative Government recently reduced one large regional municipal government by 50%, without "consultation";
AND WHERAS this same Conservative Government is presently reviewing other provincial regional governments through a purported "consultative" approach with a view to reduce or eliminate them;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government should investigate all other internal ways of reducing their deficit and becoming more fiscally responsible over time rather than downloading to the one level of government that is the most efficient, has the lowest cost and is closest to the electorate which will not put a dent in the provincial deficit;
AND WHEREAS the Province could look at what other provinces have done to reduce the debt with one singular education system, organizing unorganized municipalities, controlling OPP costs, substantially increase fines, and find a way to collect millions and millions of dollars in unpaid fines and instead, invest in the north to create jobs and stimulate and enhance economic development;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT before the Provincial Government forces amalgamation in any of the 444 municipalities in Ontario, our AMO organization go beyond requesting "consultation" and "demand" that the Provincial Government do the following:
1. Hold a local referendum letting the citizens decide to amalgamate or not. 2. Conduct an evidence-based study to show that amalgamation actually saves costs, jobs, lowers taxes and reduce the provincial deficit. 3. Allow those municipalities to work out their own local collaborative agreement that best suit their local needs and to be permitted to do so on their own time line and volition. 4. To ensure that there is absolutely no conflict of interest in this consultative process. 5. To emphasize the political reality of forcing amalgamation on the many rural and northern municipalities across Ontario.
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Doug Ford, Premier of
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Ontario; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier; Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party; and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA), Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration."
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Stacey Cooper, Clerk Town of Penetanguishene c. Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs MPP's in the Province of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) All Ontario Municipalities
54 55 56 Corporate Services Department Legislative Services
Sent by Email
September 27, 2019
Christine Tarling Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk Corporate Services Department City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118 Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Subject: Producer Requirements for Packaging in Ontario Corr. 27-19 File: A-1400-001-19
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on September 23, 2019 and adopted the following resolution:
That Corr. 27-19, dated September 6, 2019, from the City of Kitchener, regarding Producer Requirements for Packaging in Ontario, be endorsed.
A copy of the original correspondence is attached for your reference.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905.420.4660, extension 2019.
Yours truly,
Susan Cassel City Clerk
SC:rm
Enclosure
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Copy: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario The Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering-Uxbridge Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham Nicole Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Mary Medeiros, Interim City Clerk, City of Oshawa John Paul Newman, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Christopher Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Chief Administrative Officer Director, Engineering Services
58 September 6, 2019
Dear Municipal Colleagues:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on August 26, 2019, passed the following resolution regarding producer requirements for packaging in Ontario:
“WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, has posted a discussion paper entitled “Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities”; and,
WHEREAS producer responsibility has not been adequately addressed by the Province of Ontario; and,
WHEREAS a successful deposit/return program for single use plastic, aluminum and metal drink containers has been in existence in other Provinces in Canada including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and British Columbia; and,
WHEREAS these successful programs have eliminated many of these containers from the natural environment; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is committed to climate action and understanding our role as a municipality in a globalized world and the need to be prepared for the effects of climate change; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener has declared a climate emergency with the directive to provide continued support to corporate and community climate action;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener call upon the Province of Ontario, through the discussion paper entitled “Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities”, to review and implement a deposit/return program for recycled plastics, aluminum and metal drink containers; and,
59 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario be requested to review producer requirements and look for extended producer responsibility for all packaging; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Premier of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Local Members of Provincial Parliament; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Region of Waterloo and all Municipalities within the Province of Ontario.”
Yours truly,
C. Tarling Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
60 Corporate Services Department Legislative Services
Sent by Email
September 30, 2019
Jason McMartin CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Papineau-Cameron 4861 Highway 17 P.O. Box 630 Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0
Subject: Council Resolution 2019-160 – Forced Amalgamation, Ontario Municipalities Corr. 25-19 File: A-1400-001-19
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on September 23, 2019 and adopted the following resolution:
That Corr. 25-19, dated August 15, 2019, from the Corporation of the Township of Papineau- Cameron, regarding Council Resolution 2019-160, Forced Amalgamation, Ontario Municipalities, be endorsed.
A copy of the original correspondence is attached for your reference.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905.420.4660, extension 2019.
Yours truly,
Susan Cassel City Clerk
SC:rm Enclosure
61 Copy: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Jennifer O’Connell, MP Pickering-Uxbridge Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Pickering-Uxbridge Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham Nicole Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Mary Medeiros, Interim City Clerk, City of Oshawa John Paul Newman, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Christopher Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Chief Administrative Officer
62 TOWN OF AJAX REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
For consideration by the Council of the Town of Ajax on October 15, 2019
The Community Affairs and Planning Committee met at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2019
Present: Regional Councillor J. Dies, Chair Regional Councillor M. Crawford Regional Councillor S. Lee Councillor R. Tyler Morin Councillor A. Khan Councillor L. Bower Mayor S. Collier ______
The Community Affairs & Planning Committee recommends as follows:
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
3. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: A. Khan
That the Minutes of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee Meeting held on September 3, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
4. Public Meetings
4.1 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-A-2018-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z1/18 167 Hunt Street Ltd. (Stafford Homes) 167 Hunt Street / 225 Monarch Avenue
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: M. Crawford
1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-A-2018-01, submitted by 167 Hunt Street Ltd. (Stafford Homes), be endorsed and that staff be authorized to grant draft approval of the plan of subdivision, subject to the proposed draft conditions, as provided within Attachment 1 to this report; and
63 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Z1/18, submitted by 167 Hunt Street Ltd. (Stafford Homes), be approved and that staff be authorized to prepare and forward the implementing zoning by-law to Council for its consideration at a future Council meeting, as provided within Attachment 2 to this report. CARRIED
5. Presentations / Reports
5.1 Commercial and Employment Review – Draft Report
Moved by: S. Collier Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin
1. That the report entitled “Commercial and Employment Review – Draft Report” be received for information; and,
2. That staff and the project consultants be authorized to undertake public and stakeholder consultation on the Commercial and Employment Review – Draft Report, contained in Attachment 1. CARRIED
5.2 Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law
Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: L. Bower
1. That the report entitled “Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law for the Town of Ajax”, dated October 7, 2019, be received;
2. That the Town of Ajax Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law, included as Attachment 1 of this report, be adopted; and
3. That staff be authorized to establish a cash-in-lieu of parking reserve fund to receive payments collected through the Town of Ajax Cash-in-lieu of Parking By- law. CARRIED
6. Adjournment (8:55 p.m.)
Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan
That the October 7, 2019 meeting of the Community Affairs and Planning Committee be adjourned. CARRIED
J. Dies, Chair
64 Town of Ajax Summary of Advisory Committee Activities
Report To: Council
Prepared By: Sarah Moore, Committee & Accessibility Coordinator
Date of Meeting: October 15, 2019
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting – September 4, 2019
Meeting Highlights
Member N. Burnett provided the Committee with an update on the Elizabeth Street Cemetery erosion concerns and conversations with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Member P. Pryjma shared an outline for the Committee’s ‘Ajax Historical Minute’ video project in partnership with Ajax High School.
S. Moore confirmed the Committee’s attendance at the Pickering Museum Village Spirit Walk event.
M. Sawchuck presented a summary of the Heritage Permit Application for 22 Linton Avenue seeking permission to replace the existing wood door and reclad its dormers.
The Committee reviewed proposed wording for the Daniel David Palmer historical recognition plaque to be installed at the Audley Recreation Centre.
Members were reminded of several upcoming important dates including the Special Committee Meeting (educational heritage orientation workshop) and Annual Report to Council.
Accessibility Advisory Committee – September 18, 2019
Meeting Highlights
S. Moore provided the Committee with an update on communications materials for the #RespectTheSpace accessible parking awareness campaign.
Members reviewed and finalized nominations for the Ajax Community Awards in the accessibility category.
Member J. Stevenson and S. Moore shared information with the Committee about September being Guide Dog Awareness Month. J. Stevenson noted her participation in several upcoming partnership events with the Ajax Public Library to host Meet & Greet sessions with her and Everly. S. Moore noted that Guide Dog Welcome decals will be installed in all Town facilities.
65 The Committee welcomed Abiraa Karasalingam, Youth Accessibility Leader, who has chosen to partner with the Town on an Enabling Accessibility Fund grant project. She sought feedback from Members on project ideas.
S. Moore provided an accessibility legislation briefing, and shared information on the Accessible Canada Act, Proposed changes to the Accessibility Standards for Information and Communications, and details of the David Only Review of the AODA Report Recommendations.
Councillor Khan noted that the item of Council correspondence (Item 6.5 of the September 16, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda) from the City of Greater Sudbury Re: the Onley Report Recommendations had been referred to the Committee by Council. Members discussed formulating a response and took time to review the report in more detail prior to the next meeting.
Recommendations
4.2 Ajax Community Awards Nomination
Moved By: J. Stevenson Seconded By: H. Steeves
That the 2019 Town of Ajax Community Accessibility Award nominations for Jolie Café and the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church be approved and submitted on behalf of the Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Heritage Advisory Committee Special Meeting – September 25, 2019
Meeting Highlights
The Committee participated in an educational heritage orientation workshop at Quaker Meeting House facilitated by Wayne Morgan, President of the Board of Directors of Community Heritage Ontario.
Over 30 staff and members of local municipal heritage committees from Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington and Uxbridge were in attendance.
66 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax October 15, 2019 Motion
Boulevard Encroachments
Introduced by: S. Collier
Encroachment Agreements for Residential Boulevards
1. That staff be directed to examine a program whereby residents who have altered, or wish to alter, the Town Boulevard abutting their residential property may enter into an encroachment agreement with the Town to allow the alteration, subject to certain criteria and requirements; and, 2. That staff be directed to report back to Council or the appropriate standing committee no later than March 2020;
Motion to Reconsider – Enforcement of Road Occupancy Bylaw (2/3rds): That the following Council decision from June 2019 be reconsidered:
“That Council direct By-law Services staff to resume with enforcement activities for all individuals that have altered the Town’s boulevards before or during the suspension of enforcement activities since December 2018.”
Substantive Motion - Enforcement of Road Occupancy Bylaw
That Council direct By-law Services staff to suspend enforcement activities for all individuals that have altered the Town’s Boulevard along residential properties, pending a decision on a potential encroachment agreement program for residential properties, subject to the exception that enforcement may be applied where, in the opinion of staff, a severe and immediate risk to public safety exists.
67 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax October 15, 2019 Motion
Delegation of Authority for appointment of Deputy Mayor
Introduced by: S. Collier
WHEREAS Ajax Council has established the role of Deputy Mayor in Section 5.1 of its Procedure By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Mayor from time to time requires another member of Council to act in his place;
AND WHEREAS the Mayor and the Town benefit from maximum flexibility in choosing the Deputy Mayor, based on which member is available at a particular time, and which member would be most appropriate for a particular event or duty;
AND WHEREAS there are examples in other municipalities where the Mayor has a prominent role in selecting the Deputy Mayor;
AND WHEREAS Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, permits the municipality to delegate its powers and duties to a person or body, including to specific members of Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby delegates the powers under Section 5.1 of the Procedure By-law (Appointment of Deputy Mayor) to the Mayor, subject to the restriction that the appointee must be a Regional Councillor of the Town of Ajax.
AND THAT the Mayor shall notify the Town Clerk in writing each time this power is exercised.
68 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX
BY-LAW NUMBER 56-2019
A By-law to amend By-law 5-2004, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways in the Town of Ajax.
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Ajax may pass By-laws pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990 and amendments thereto:
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax enacts as follows:
That By-law Number 5-2004 as amended be further amended as follows:
SCHEDULE XXVI
FIRE ROUTES
ADD:
Municipal Address Name of Property Approval Date
420 Harwood Ave S Medallion High Rise October 15, 2019
READ a first and second time this Fifteenth day of October 2019.
READ a third time and passed this Fifteenth day of October 2019.
______Mayor
______D-Clerk
69 70 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX
BY-LAW NUMBER 57-2019
A By-law to provide for the 2019 annual remuneration for the Mayor and Members of Council of the Town of Ajax.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, allows for the payment of remuneration and expenses to members of council and local boards and expenses be deemed as expenses incident to the discharge of their duties;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax enacts as follows:
1. ANNUAL SALARY
An annual salary shall be paid to each member of the Council of the Town of Ajax, effective January 1, 2019:
Mayor $113,438.00 per annum Regional Councillors $43,276.00 per annum Ward Councillors $43,276.00 per annum
(a) Council’s salary will be divided by 26 weeks to determine the biweekly pay.
2. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
In addition to the sums identified in Section 1, each member of Council shall be provided a travel allowance, effective January 1, 2019:
Mayor $14,622.00 per annum Regional Councillors $9,277.00 per annum Ward Councillors $9,277.00 per annum
3. PAYMENT FOR EXPENSES The Mayor and members of Council shall be paid from time to time for expenses incurred in the normal performance of their duties in accordance with Council approved policies.
4. INSURED BENEFITS (a) The Town will pay 100% of the premiums to an Insurance Benefit Carrier to provide benefits to members of Council. Enrollment in the Benefit Plan is mandatory. (b) Newly elected members of Council will be enrolled in the Group Benefit Plan effective the first month following the date in which the Councillor is sworn in. (c) The Group Benefit Plan will consist of extended health, dental coverage, member life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability benefits. Details of the benefit coverage are outlined in the Benefit Booklet for Elected Officials. (d) Benefits (including Retiree and Survivor) and eligibility for benefit coverage are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing master policy of the Benefit Carrier and/or any statutory requirements. (e) Staff have the authority to add to or amend the Benefit Plan as may be required from time to time. In such cases, staff will advise members of Council prior to the change taking effect.
Benefits Over Age 65 (f) Members of Council remaining in office after the age of sixty-five (65) shall continue to receive extended health and dental coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the benefits plan.
71 (g) Life insurance and AD&D coverage shall be reduced to one times (1x) the member’s salary when the member turns sixty-five (65). (h) Life Insurance and AD&D coverage will terminate when the member turns seventy (70) years of age, or when the individual ceases to be a member of Council, whichever occurs first.
Retirement Benefits
(i) A member of council retiring from office between the ages of fifty-five (55) and sixty-four (64) and who have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of continuous service, will be eligible for Basic Health and Basic Dental benefits. This benefit will cease on the last day of the month in which the member attains the age of sixty-five (65).
Survivor Benefits (j) Where a member of Council dies while holding office, their dependent(s) (meaning eligible dependents) who are listed on the member of Council’s benefit plan at the time of death, will continue to receive medical and dental benefits until the earliest of: (i) a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of death; or (ii) until the end of the month in which the eligible spouse turns sixty-five (65) years of age; or (iii) until the eligible dependent (if no spouse is listed) no longer qualifies as a “dependent” under the definition of the benefit carrier; or (iv) the spouse remarries.
5. REGISTERED RETIRED SAVINGS PLAN (RRSP)
(a) The Town will contribute 10% of a member’s base salary to their RRSP provided the member is eligible to contribute. A member who is eligible to contribute may do so up to December 31st of the year they turn 71 years of age. The Town’s contribution is considered a taxable benefit. (b) The Town will calculate 10% of your base salary on December 31st of the current tax year for which the RRSP contribution is being made. (c) In November of each year, HR Services will reach out to members of Council inquiring as to whether they are eligible to contribute 10% of their salary to their RRSP. Members of Council must respond to HR Services no later than December 1st. (d) Once the Councillor responds, they will have up to January 31st of the new year in which to provide HR Services the proper paper work from their financial institution in which the RRSP contribution is to be sent. (e) A member of Council who is no longer eligible to contribute due to age or as otherwise determined by legislation, shall have 10% of their base salary paid out to them on the last pay of December. (f) A member of Council who leaves office or dies while in office prior to the end of December 31st, will receive 10% of their base wages earned as of their last date in office. In the event of death, the monies owed will be paid to the member’s estate.
6. SEVERANCE (a) A member of council with service of a minimum of four (4) consecutive years is eligible to receive severance upon ceasing to be a member by reason of: (i) Election defeat (ii) Resignation (iii) Dying while in office
(b) Severance is payable at the rate of one month per year up to a maximum amount payable of 18 months
72 (c) If eligibility requirements as stated in 6(a) are met, a member of Human Resources will contact the elected official to prepare the severance package. Payment will be submitted as soon as practical. (d) Severance may be payable in one lump sum or spread equally over a period not to exceed eighteen (18) months or any combination of the two payment methods. (e) No member shall be entitled to receive severance who ceases to be a member by reason of, or by resignation which is a result of: (i) Removal from office by judicial process (ii) Disqualification and/or removal from office under or operation of any Act of the Parliament of Canada or the Legislature of the Province of Ontario
(f) PREGNANCY AND PARENTAL LEAVE
Council members are entitled to be compensated in the event of a pregnancy or parental leave in accordance with Town of Ajax Policy 141, “Pregnancy and Parental Leaves for Members of Council.”
8. CHANGES TO SALARIES, TRAVEL ALLOWANCES, RRSP CONTRIBUTION AND SEVERENCE PAY – ANNUAL COMPARISON
(a) In November of each year staff shall conduct a survey of salaries, travel allowance, RRSP contributions, and severance pay provided to members of Council in the municipalities of Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington;
(b) The compensation survey will be the basis for review of the annual salary allowance to be paid for service as a member of the Council of the Town of Ajax for the subsequent calendar year; and,
(c) A report shall be presented to Council recommending any impending changes to Council member compensation based on the annual survey.
9. By-law 68-2017 is hereby repealed.
10. This By-law is deemed to come into force and take effect on January 1, 2019.
READ a first and second time this day Fifteenth day of October, 2019
READ a third time and passed this Fifteenth day of October, 2019
______Mayor
______D-Clerk
73 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX
BY-LAW NUMBER 58-2019
A By-law to establish and require payment of various Recreation, Culture & Community Development fees and charges.
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Ajax (the “Town”) may pass by- laws establishing and requiring the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of Town property;
AND WHEREAS by-laws imposing such fees and charges are authorized by section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25, as amended:
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Ajax ENACTS as follows:
1. In this by-law,
(a) “Town” means The Corporation of the Town of Ajax in the Regional Municipality of Durham;
(b) “Chief Administrative Officer” means Chief Administrative Officer for the Town or their designate;
(c) “Director” means any of the Directors, or their designate, of Operations and Environmental Services, Planning and Development Services, Recreation, Culture and Community Development, Finance, Legislative and Information Services and Human Resources Services;
(d) “administrative charge” means a 10% fee in addition to the total of any invoice for the administration costs where the Town has had to do work that the owner of property has been found to be in default of doing and costs have had to be added to the tax rolls for any Property Standards Order, Municipal Work Order or Notice issued pursuant to any of the Town’s By-laws.
2. Council hereby establishes the fees and charges as set out in the Schedule attached to this By-law.
3. No request by any person for any information, services, activity or use of Town property described in the attached Schedule will be processed or provided by the Chief Administrative Officer or Director, unless and until the person requesting the information, service, activity or use of Town property has paid the applicable fee in the prescribed amount as set out in the attached Schedule to this By-law.
4. Council hereby delegates to the Chief Administrative Officer, Department Heads, or their designate(s), the authority to waive or reduce any of the fees or charges specified within this by-law, provided that one or more of the following conditions apply: i. The party subject to the fee or charge is the Federal Government, Provincial Government, Regional Municipality, any other municipality or public agency, board or commission, or public corporation formed by any of them; ii. The fee or charge is in relation to an application, process or action initiated at the request of the Town; iii. In accordance with practices established by Department Heads for the regular conduct of their business; iv. In the opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer, Department Head, or their delegate as the case may be, extenuating or compassionate circumstances warrant the waiver or reduction of the fee.
5. The fees as listed in the Schedule attached to this By-law will be subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) where applicable.
6. The Schedule shall be deemed to be an integral part of this By-law.
74 7. The Town may add an administrative charges to invoices when work has been completed by the Town or its’ agents.
8. Should any part of this By-law, including any part of the Schedule, be determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid part of the By-law shall be severable and that the remainder of this By-law including the remainder of the Schedule, as applicable, shall continue to operate and to be in force and effect.
9. In any instance where a fee established in this by-law conflicts with another Town by-law which establishes a different fee for the same item, this by-law shall prevail.
9. This By-law shall be known as the “Recreation Culture & Community Development Fees and Charges By-law”.
10. This By-law shall come into force and take effect January 1, 2020, and all fees shall take effect at that time unless otherwise stated in the schedules.
READ a first and second time this Fifteenth day of October, 2019.
READ a third time and passed this Fifteenth day of October 2019
______Mayor
______D-Clerk
75 RECREATION, CULTURE & COMMUNITY FEES DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
RECREATIONAL SKATING Single Admission Public Skating Youth $2.08* Senior $2.08* Adult $3.76* Preschool (3 & under) Free Group Admission $10.71* 10 Pass Youth $17.08* Senior $17.08* Adult $32.08* Youth/Senior $3.27* Shinny Hockey Adult $5.84* Figure Skating Ticket Ice $9.71*
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING Single Admission Public Swimming - ACC/MCC/ARC/Outdoor Pool Youth $2.08* Senior $2.08* Adult $3.76* Preschool (3 & under) Free Group Admission $10.71* 10 Pass Youth $17.08* Senior $17.08* Adult $32.08*
ARENAS Winter Prime-Time (Community Groups) Ice Rental Fee: Winter Season Fees * Standard Pad $181.00 (September 2020 - March 2021 - dates finalized at 2020 Spring International Pad $191.00 Ice Users Meeting) Winter Prime-Time (General Public & Commercial Organizations, Tournaments) Standard Pad $233.00 International Pad $243.00
Winter Non-Prime-Time (Community Groups) Standard Pad $113.00 International Pad $123.00
Winter Non-Prime-Time (General Public & Commercial Organizations, Tournaments) Standard Pad $160.00 International Pad $170.00 Summer Prime-Time (Community Groups) Ice Rental Fee: Summer Season * $203.00 (March 2020 - September 2020 - dates finalized at 2020 Spring Ice Users Meeting) Summer Prime-Time (General Public & Commercial Organizations, Tournaments) $235.00
Summer Non-Prime-Time (Community Groups) $115.00
Summer Non-Prime-Time (General Public & Commercial Organizations, Tournaments) $160.00
76 Floor Rental Fee: Summer Season * Youth - Hourly $83.00 (March 2020 – September 2020 – dates finalized at 2020 Spring Ice Users Meeting) Adult - Hourly $92.00
Shows/Events - Commercial Org. (12 hrs.) $1,457.00
Shows/Events -Community Groups (12 hrs.) $1,095.00
Note: Event rates are charged for day of event, plus set-up/take- Ice/Floor Set-up/Take-down (per hour) down day(s) $85.00
Village Arena – early entry fee $55.00
COMMUNITY HALLS / COMMUNITY ROOMS / PAVILIONS
ACC - HMS Community Hall* Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $107.00 (4 hrs.) $427.00 (Daily) $855.00
Half Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 71.00 (4 hrs.) $283.00 (Daily) $566.00
^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 46.00 ACC - Commodores Room* (4 hrs.) $186.00 (Daily) $372.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 27.00 ACC - Captain’s Room* (4 hrs.) $108.00 (Daily) $217.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 (1 hr.)^ $ 18.00 ACC - Duffins Room, Carruthers Room* (4 hrs.) $ 71.00 (Daily) $143.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3
(1 hr.)^ $ 27.00 (4 hrs.) $108.00 ACC - Admirals Room* (Daily) $217.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $181.00 Audley Recreation Centre (ARC) - Community Hall * (4 hrs.) $725.00 Full Hall (Rooms A + Room B + Room C) (Daily) $1,450.00 (500 Capacity) ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 $350.00 NEW Audley Recreation Centre (ARC) – Kitchen Rental Fee
(only available to rent with Full Hall and Room A and not available to rent on its' own – fee also includes projected staff maintenance costs) Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 82.00 Audley Recreation Centre (ARC) - Community Hall * (4 hrs.) $325.00 Rooms A (Daily) $650.00 (200 Capacity) ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking (Kitchen can be rented with Room A) in multiples of 1 to a max of 3
77 Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 68.00 Audley Recreation Center (ARC) - Community Hall * (4 hrs.) $273.00 Room B + Room C (Daily) $550.00 (150 Capacity Each) ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking (Kitchen cannot be rented with Room B or Room C) in multiples of 1 to a max of 3
Full Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 71.00 (4 hrs.) $283.00 (Daily) $566.00
MCC - Community Hall* Half Hall (1 hr.)^ $ 38.00 (4 hrs.) $152.00 (Daily) $304.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 (1 hr.)^ $ 38.00 (4 hrs.) $152.00 MCC Community Room 3, ARC - Community Room * (Daily) $304.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 (1 hr.)^ $ 27.00 (4 hrs.) $108.00 MCC Community Room 1, ARC - Studio * (Daily) $217.00 ^can only be added to an existing 4-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3 NEW (1 hr.)^ $ 38.00 (4 hrs.) $152.00 (8 hrs.) $304.00 NEW (12 hrs.) $456.00 Carruthers Marsh Pavilion, Greenwood Discovery Pavilion * ^can only be added to an existing 4, 8 or 12-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3, at time of booking and paid in full and within facility hours of operation
NEW (1 hr.)^ $ 27.00 (4 hrs.) $108.00 (8 hrs.) $217.00 NEW (12 hrs.) $326.00 Rotary Park Pavilion * ^can only be added to an existing 4, 8 or 12-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3, at time of booking and paid in full and within facility hours of operation NEW (1 hr.)^ $ 70.00 NEW (4 hrs.) $280.00 (8 hrs.) $561.00 NEW (12 hrs.) $841.00 Quaker Meeting House, Hartrick House * ^can only be added to an existing 4, 8 or 12-hour booking in multiples of 1 to a max of 3, at time of booking and paid in full and within facility hours of operation
Village Community Centre - Community Groups only* (4 hrs.) $44.00
(1 hr.) $30.00 Meeting Rooms - Duffins and Carruthers Room - Exclusive 1 Hr. Fee
Non Resident Permit Fee: * Per permit $20.00
Applied to ACC HMS, ACC Commodores Room, MCC Community Hall, MCC Community Room 3, ARC Community Room, Hartrick House, Quaker Meeting House, Carruthers Marsh Pavilion, Greenwood Discovery Pavilion and St. Francis Centre
78 Non Resident Permit Fee: * Per permit $10.00
Applied to ACC Admirals Room, Captains Room, Carruthers Room, Duffins Rooms, MCC Community Room 1, ARC – Studio and Rotary Park Pavilion
Non Resident Permit Fee: * Per permit $100.00 ARC Community Hall – Full Hall Non Resident Permit Fee: * Per permit $50.00
ARC Community Hall – Room A, Room B, Room C
Birthday Parties with Facility Rental * (**) (MCC CR1, ARC Studio, ACC Admirals, Duffins, Captains and (4 hrs.) $ 80.00 Carruthers)
(**) Applies to Pool, Ice, Floor or Gym Facility & Room Party Rentals
Birthday Parties with Facility Rental* (**) (4 hrs.) $107.00 (MCC CH-Half, MCC CR3, ARC CR)
(**) Applies to Pool, Ice, Floor or Gym Facility & Room Party Rentals
Birthday Parties & Facility Rental * (**) (MCC BH - Full) (4 hrs.) $156.00 (**) Applies to Pool, Ice, Floor or Gym Facility & Room Party Rentals
Special Event Photography Permit * (1.5 hrs.) $105.00
POOL RENTALS
Prime – Commercial Organizations * $75.00/hr.
Prime – General Public, Community Groups * $63.00/hr.
Non-Prime – Commercial Organizations * $64.00/hr.
Non-Prime – General Public, Community Groups * $54.00/hr.
Birthday Party – Pool - 1-50 people – MCC or ARC * Both pools rental plus guards $217.00/hr. (includes 1 Head Guard and 3 Guards)
Birthday Party – Pool - 51-100 people – MCC or ARC * Both pools rental plus guards $238.00/hr. (includes 1 Head Guard and 4 Guards)
Birthday Party – Pool – Extra Fee – MCC Slide * (2 Guards) $41.00/hr.
Birthday Party – Pool – Extra Fee – MCC Whirlpool * (1 Guard) $21.00/hr.
Pool Rental – both Large & Small pool at MCC or ARC Pool * $127.00/hr.
$27.98/hr. Head Guard – 1 hr. *
Guard – 1 hr. * $20.61/hr.
GYMNASIUMS
MCC, ARC, Lakeside CC, Westney Heights, Lincoln Alexander * Full Gym - Youth $39.00/hr.
Full Gym – Adult $51.00/hr.
79 OTHER FEES:
Program & Membership transfer/cancellation/medical hold $10.00*
Facility Boking permit processing fee $25.00*
Facility Booking transfer fee $10.00*
Facility Booking cancellation fee $40.00*
Facility Booking TV/DVD rental fee $30.00*
NEW Facility Booking portable stage rental fee $50.00*
NEW Facility Booking microphone rental fee $10.00*
NEW Facility Booking flip chart rental fee $5.00*
ST. FRANCIS Community Groups / Not-for-Profit Organizations *
4 hrs. – Mon– Thur. $164.00
4 hrs. – Fri – Sun $244.00
8 hrs. – Mon – Thur. $324.00
8 hrs. – Fri – Sun $484.00
Additional Hourly Fee Mon – Sun $54.00 Regular Seasonal Fees for Community Groups / Not-for-Profit Organizations *
Effective September 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
(Must be a minimum of one 4 hour weekday rental/week to receive this fee. If a weekend time is requested, ti must accompany a regular weekday rental as well in order to receive this fee) * 4 hrs. $66.00 General Public & Businesses / Commercial*
4 hrs. – Mon – Thur. $328.00
4 hrs. – Fri – Sun $488.00
8 hrs. – Mon – Thur. $648.00
8 hrs. – Fri – Sun $968.00
Additional Hourly* Fee Mon – Sun $99.00
Sound & Light Technician Hourly Fee* $28.00 Piano Rental – per occurrence $170.00 (includes $30 rental and $140 tuning fee) *
RENTAL OF PERMANENT SPACE
Specific spaces in Town recreation facilities are permanently rented to user groups through rental agreements. Examples are dressing rooms, AMHA office, Ajax Skating Club storage and Aquatic Club storage. These users are charged $3.85/sq. ft. to offset the cost of utilities.
80 RECREATION PROGRAMS & ACTIVE LIVING
GROUP FITNESS
YOUTH and FAMILY PROGRAMS Per Class Programs are generally 1 hour unless otherwise stated.
The rate per class will be applied to the number of classes determined by Recreation, Culture & Community Development. The total fee will be rounded up or down to the nearest dollar
Family Program - additional participant* $5.00
Family Zumba® $8.75 Family Yoga $8.75
Fitness Kickboxing for Kids (45 mins. Fee includes hand wraps) $8.50
Mother & Daughter Yoga* $8.75 Yoga Kids (45 mins.) $8.50 Teen Fitness Camp (3 hrs. x 5 days) * $26.00 Racquets & Fitness Camp ( 3hrs. x 5 days)* $26.00 Teen Weight Training (TWT) with 3 month FHC membership (2 hrs. x 5 days)* $16.00 NEW Teen Fitness Club (2 hrs. x 5 days) $16.00 NEW Kids Fit Blast $8.50 Zumba® for Teens/Special Needs (45 mins.) $7.75 Yoga for Teens/Special Needs (45 mins.) $7.75
PARENT AND BABY PROGRAMS Per Class
Parent ‘n Babe Yoga* $9.00 Parent ‘n Babe Fitness* $8.75 Parent ‘n Babe AquaFit* $8.75 Parent 'n Babe Stroller Fit * $8.75 NEW Parent 'n Tot Yoga* $9.00
ADULT PROGRAMS Per Class CycleFit Classes* (45 mins.) $8.25 Total Muscle Conditioning* $8.25 Group Personal Training (4-6 people 2x/wk. x 12 wks.) Fee is per $12.00/person person.* Bootcamp by the Lake* $8.25 NEW Arthritis Fitness* $8.25 Stay Strong & Keep Fit* $8.25 Pilates* $9.30 Pilates Reformer Training * $37.25 Tai Chi (1.25 hrs.) * $9.25 TRX Circuit * (45 mins.) $8.25 Yoga (1 hr.) $9.75 (Hatha, Flow, Power) * Yoga (1.5 hr.) (Beginner, Intermediate, Restorative, Hatha, Meditative, Flow, $13.75 Power) * Squash Learn to Play (40 mins.) * $20.50 Zumba® * $9.25
81 NIA Dance Fitness * $9.00 Nordic Pole Walking * $9.00 Therapeutic Aquafit Conditioning (45 mins.)* $8.25 CAN-BIKE Youth/Adult (Previously in RP) $7.50 55+ Per Class Barre & Balance * $4.50 Nordic Pole Walking * $4.50 Yoga (1.5 hr.) (Beginner, Intermediate, Restorative, Hatha, Meditative, Flow, $7.00 Power) * Yoga Programs (1 hr.) $4.75 (Hatha, Flow, Power) * Chair Yoga with Meditation * (1.25 hrs.) $5.75 NEW Older Adult Fitness $4.50 NEW Older Adult Fitness – Just Starting Out $4.50 NEW Cycle Fit * (45 mins.) $4.50 NEW Tai Chi (1 hr.) $4.50
FITNESS SERVICES Fitness Appraisal (2 hrs.) * $67.00 Fitness Appraisal + Personal Training session (3 hrs.)* $86.00 Fitness Appraisal + 2 Personal Training sessions* $118.00 Non-Member Fitness Appraisal * $77.00 Personal Training ( 1 session) * $48.00 Personal Training (5 sessions) * $229.00 Personal Training (10 sessions) * $447.00 Personal Training (20 sessions) * $873.00 Personal Training (30 sessions) * $1,267.00 Personal Training (2 people) (1 session) * $76.00 NEW BOGO Personal Training Promotion Week $72.00 (1 full-price, 2nd 50% off) Personal Training (3 people) (1 session) * $101.00 Teen/Student Personal Training (1 session) * $40.00 Teen/Student Personal Training (5 sessions) * $190.00 Teen/Student Personal Training (10 sessions) * $372.00 Teen/Student Personal Training (2 people) (1 session) * $64.00 Teen/Student Personal Training (3 people) (1 session) * $84.00 Non-Member Personal Training (1 session) * $65.00 Non-Member Personal Training (5 sessions) * $309.50 Squash Lesson (1 session) * $35.00 Squash Lesson (5 sessions) * $162.00 Pilates Personal Training (1 session) * $60.00 Pilates Personal Training (5 sessions) * $285.00 Pilates Personal Training Semi-Private (2 people) (1 session) * $96.00 Pilates Personal Training Semi-Private (2 people) (5 sessions) * $432.00 Access Card - Replacement* $9.00
82 Pay-Go Universal Pass Adult* $10.60 Pay-Go Universal Pass Senior/Student* $5.30 Universal 10 Pass Adult* $95.65 Universal 10 Pass Senior/Student * $47.80 NEW ARC Performance Pass $24.00
MEMBERSHIPS
Fitness Centre - Adult* Annual $440.00 6 month $253.00 3 month $167.20 Fitness Centre - Spousal/Partner - same household Annual $396.00 (18yrs+, non-student) 10% discount - annual membership (new members only) *
Fitness Centre: Summer - sold July 2 to August 31 – 1 month * 1 month $ 62.15
Fitness Centre - Senior/Teen/Student* Annual $220.00 6 month $126.50 3 month $ 83.60
Group Fitness - Adult* Annual $387.10 6 month $222.95 3 month $147.10
Group Fitness - Senior/Teen/Student* Annual $193.55 6 month $111.50 3 month $73.55
Squash - Adult* Annual $379.45 6 month $219.30 3 month $140.40 Squash - Spousal/Partner - same household Annual $345.00 (18yrs+, non-student) 10% discount - annual membership (new members only) *
Squash - Senior/Teen/Student* Annual $189.75 6 month $109.65 3 month $70.90
Combo (FHC, Group Fitness & Squash) - Adult* Annual $499.95 6 month $289.90 3 month $187.85 Combo - Spousal/Partner - same household Annual $454.50 (18yrs+, non-student) 10% discount - annual membership (new members only) *
Combo - Senior/Teen/Student* Annual $249.95 6 month $144.95 3 month $93.95
Swim/Skate - Adult* Annual $245.60 6 month $143.65 3 month $93.55
Swim/Skate - Senior/Teen/Student* Annual $122.80 6 month $71.85 3 month $46.80
Family Swim & Skate Annual $341.05 (up to 5 people, max 2 adults)
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Additional Child - to the Family Swim & Skate Membership* Annual $35.00
Family Active * $1,128.00 Combo Annual Membership (Up to 4 people - 12 and under get swim & skate membership)
Additional Child - to the Family Active Membership* Annual $35.00
CORPORATE / GROUP MEMBERSHIPS - 20% discount on minimum 10 employees
Fitness Centre -Adult* Annual $352.00
Squash - Adult* Annual $303.55
Group Fitness - Adult* Annual $309.68
Combo (FHC, Group Fitness & Squash) - Adult* Annual $399.95
Swim - Adult* Annual $196.45
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RECREATION PROGRAMS & ACTIVE LIVING
PRE-SCHOOL Per Class Programs are generally 1 hour unless otherwise stated.
The rate per class will be applied to the number of classes determined by Recreation, Culture & Community Development. The total fee will be rounded up or down to the nearest dollar.
All sessions 30 minute class $6.39
45 minute class $7.26
1 hour class $7.78
1.25 hour class $8.34
1.5 hour class $8.86
2 hour class $9.89
Kinderstart 2.25 hour class $11.34 Holiday Workshops – 2 hrs. $15.60 Summer/March Break Fun For Preschoolers $12.50 – 6 hrs. – 2 hrs./day x 3 days per week Friday Fun Club – 2 hrs. per week $5.50 Ready Set School Program – 2 hrs. x 2 days per week $11.28
NEW Play, Climb, Learn – 2 hrs. x 2 days per week $11.28
Family Fun Time – 1.5 hrs. Fee per child $6.75/child
Cooking Monsters – 1.25 hrs. $9.32
CHILDREN / YOUTH / TEEN Per Class Youth Dance – 1.25 hrs. $8.57 ARC Cooking Classes – 1.5 hrs. $20.00
Sign Language – (Youth & Adult*) $10.00 Drop-in Sports – 10 pass card * $19.91 (cost of 9 single visits – times range from 1-3 hrs. in duration) Drop-in Sports – POS * $2.21/ visit (cost per visit – times range from 1-3 hrs. in duration) Computer Programming (Kids Great Minds) – Children and Youth $168.00 – 1 hr. ($21.00/class) Computer Programming (Kids Great Minds) – Children and Youth $266.00 – 1.5 hr. ($33.25/class) Computer Programming (Kids Great Minds) – Workshop 3 hrs. $47.00
Children's Dance – 1 hr. $8.04
Preschool Dance – 45 mins. $7.45
Preschool Dance – 1 hr. $8.11 NEW African-Caribbean Drum & Dance (Afiwi Groove School) $9.00 – 45 mins. NEW African-Caribbean Drum & Dance (Afiwi Groove School) $12.00 – 1 hr. Children Art Specialty Skilled Art $5.71 (i.e. Acrylic/Oil Painting)
85 Children & Youth Art – 1.5 hrs. $7.85
Children’s Mini Art – 1 hr. $7.39
Children Art Workshop – 2 hrs. $31.82 NEW Youth – Makeup Beginner Workshop $75.00 (Nicole Richards & Co.) NEW Youth – Makeup Specialty Workshop $85.00 (Nicole Richards & Co.) $157.00 Mad Science – 1 hr. ($19.63/class) Adventures @ Greenwood – 1.5 hrs. $9.29 Young Chefs $85.00 (PC Cooking School) – 2 hrs. ($21.25/class) Cooking Duos – 1.5 hrs. $21.42
Ajax Improv Crew (Child & Youth) $6.82
Theatre (GLEE: The Next Generation, Drama, etc.) – 2 hrs. $12.97
Theatre (Drama Club/Troupe) – 1.5 hrs. $9.93 Guitar Lessons – (Children & Adults*) $9.47
NEW Leadership – 1.75 hrs. $9.00
Karate Kidz $5.85
Karate Traditional (Children) - 1.5 hrs. $7.31
Karate Traditional (Youth & Adult*) - 2 hrs. $9.09
Karate Black Belt $6.62
Preschool Sports (Sportball) $18.60 Fencing – (Children & Adults*) Ajax Fencing Club $17.75 - 1.25 hrs. Children Multi Sport Programs 1.25 hrs. $6.30 Basketball - 1.5 hrs. $6.44
Basketball - 2 hrs. $8.59 Parent and Child Sports – 1 hr. $6.67 Specialty Skill Based Sport (Indoor Tennis, Flag Football) - 1 hr. $10.08
Introductory Skill Based Sport (Cricket Kids, Soccer, Hockey, $6.65 Dodgeball, Girls Sport, Youth Volleyball) - 1.25 hrs. Children & Youth Cricket (Youth/Adult*) – 1.5 hrs. $7.23
Friday Night Fun Centres * - POS $3.50
Friday Night Pre-Teen Dances * - POS $7.96
First Aid Course – Standard First Aid CPR C 16 hrs. $7.67 Principles of Healthy Child Development (High Five) – 1 day $74.00
CAMPS – run 5 days unless otherwise stated Per Day
School Break Drop In Program – 2 hrs.* $3.50
March Break Camp (Sports, Arts and Kindercamp full day) $37.74 March Break Camp – One Day Options $42.02 (9am-4pm – B&A services available at additional cost) Winterrific Fun Days – One Day Options (8am-5pm) $45.90 Counsellor in Training – Level I & Level II $29.83 (including High Five PHCD – 2 or 3 weeks
86 Leadership Camp ( March Break & Summer) $29.83 Youth on The Move Camp (March Break & Summer) $54.67 Youth Adventure Camp $54.67 Youth Art Expression Camp (March Break & Summer) $37.84 Youth Sport Experience Camp $38.26 Skateboarding Camp $35.84 Day Trippers Camp (March Break & Summer) $54.67 $213.00 Mad Science Camp – 4 days ($53.25/day)
$267.00 Mad Science Camp – 5 days ($53.40/day) NEW African-Caribbean Performing Arts Camp (Afiwi Groove $210.00 School) ($42.00/day) Performing Arts Camp – Dance & Glee $39.76 Paulynn Park Camps – Cardinals/Hawks $37.33 Playgrounds No Charge Rotary Park Camps – Lake to Land Exploration $38.76 Rotary Park Camps – Mini Treasure Hunters $37.33 Dodgeball Camp – Children $37.33 $114.00 Sportball Camp – 4 days ($28.50/day)
$141.00 Sportball Camp – 5 days ($28.20/day) Sports Centre Camp (Sports Camp) $37.33 Summer Blowout Camp $37.33 Kindercamp – ½ day $19.95
Kindercamp – full day $37.74 Mini ½ Day Camp – 2 days $33.29
Mini ½ Day Camp – 3 days $49.35 NEW Technology Camp (Kids Great Minds) – 1 day (8 hrs.) $89.00 $263.00 NEW Technology Camp (Kids Great Minds) – 4 days ($65.75/day) $327.00 Technology Camp (Kids Great Minds) – 5 days ($65.40/day) Creative Kids (ARC Camp) $39.00 Greenwood Camps – Robins $41.82 Greenwood Camps – Eagles $51.49 Greenwood Camps – Saplings $37.33 Before/After Hours Care $7.75 Busing -1 wk. * $5.31 Late pick up fee – camps – per 15 mins. $20.00 ADULTS Per Class
Dance (Line, Latin, Ballroom, Retro, Hip Hop) – 1.5 hrs. * $8.04 Specialized Dance (Dance Fusion, Bellydance, Bollywood) – 1 hr. $7.88 * NEW Adult – Makeup Beginner Workshop $95.00 (Nicole Richards & Co.) NEW Adult – Makeup Specialty Workshop $105.00 (Nicole Richards & Co.) NEW Adult – Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coach – Demo Workshop $23.00 (Fig & Pear Naturally)
87 NEW Adult – Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coach – Make & Take $30.00 Workshop (Fig & Pear Naturally) NEW Adult – Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coach – 6 Week Healthy $144.00 Lifestyle Course (Fig & Pear Naturally) ($24.00/week) Adult Art (Oil painting, Watercolour painting, drawing & $9.02 photography) Cooking * $24.06 Adult Workshops – Cooking, Holiday Décor etc. * $30.97 Drop-in Sports Adult – POS * - various durations $3.54/visit Drop-in-Sports 10 pass * $31.86 (cost of 9 single visits – times range from 1-3 hrs. in duration) Drop-in Sports Senior* - POS $2.21/visit (cost per visit – times range from 1-3 hrs. in duration) Adult Sports (Volleyball/Badminton) - 2 hrs. * $7.15 55+ Per Class Dance * - 1.5 hrs. $4.05 Art * - 2 hrs. $4.59 Cooking – 6 weeks * $15.00 Computer / Technology – 6 weeks * $11.91 Sports * $3.65 Language – 1.5 hours * $5.00 Journal Writing – 8 weeks, 2 hrs. * $10.62 Art Workshops – 3 hrs. * $22.13 NEW Seniors Day Trips – trip fees vary based on location, season Add 10% to Cost and tour company used. Ajax adds 10% to per person cost. AQUATICS Per Class Pre-school and Swim 1-4 (Spring/Fall 10 weeks - 30 mins. $9.64 Swim 5 -10 (Spring/Fall 10 weeks - 45 mins.) $10.76 Adults Swim Lessons/Teen Lessons/Ladies Only* $10.90 Adults – private 30 mins.* $30.10 Swim Patrol* - 10 weeks $10.50 Bronze Star* - 10 weeks $10.50 Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid/CPR B* (2 hrs. Exam fee $20.00 of $30 included) * Bronze Cross* (2 hrs. Exam fee of $30 included) * $19.00 Part 1 Water Safety Instructor (2 hrs./10 classes) * $25.50 Part 2 Water Safety Instructor (3.5 hrs./10 classes) * $16.70 LSS Instructors & Emergency First Aid Instructor (2.5 hrs./10 $20.30 classes) * NLS (National Lifeguard Service Award) $30.70 (40 hrs. over 10 classes) * Standard First Aid, CPR C & NLS Prep Course* $14.30 Private Lessons – 30 mins.* $30.10 Low Ratio Lessons – 30 mins.* $18.30 Adapted Lessons – 30 mins.* $18.30 Swim to Survive Per participant $5.00
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ADMINISTRATION
BROCHURE ADVERTISING RATES
Commercial * Business Card $270.00 Quarter Page $400.00 Half Page $660.00 Full Page $1,060.00 Half Page - inside glossy full colour (front or back cover or centre) $940.00 Inside cover (full page) $1910.00 Back cover (full colour glossy) $1,950.00
Community Groups *
Incorporated 2 yrs. or less (Business Card = one annually - max 1 Free ad)
Incorporated 3-5 yrs. (Business Card & Quarter page size ads only Business Card $50.00 = one annually max 3 business card sized ads or 1 quarter page Quarter Page $115.00 sized ad)
Business Card $100.00 Quarter Page $230.00 Half Page $450.00 Half Page – inside glossy full colour (front or back cover) $490.00 Full Page $780.00
PARTNERSHIPS, COMMUNITY & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
VENDOR FEES *
First Time Events and Events with an expected attendance of 2000 people or less *
single item food and beverage $100.00 multi-item food and beverage $100.00 $100.00 non-food and beverage $50.00 handicraft vendor
Established Events with an expected attendance of 2000 - 4000*
single item food and beverage $150.00
multi-item food and beverage $200.00
non-food and beverage $200.00
handicraft vendor $75.00
Established Events with an expected attendance of more than 4000 *
single item food and beverage $220.00
multi-item food and beverage $300.00
non-food and beverage $300.00
handicraft vendor $75.00
NEW Ajax Canada Day Celebrations – 10 hour event * $440.00 single item food and beverage $600.00
89 multi-food and beverage $600.00 non-food and beverage $100.00
handicraft vendor
Ajax Santa Claus Parade Floats *
Early Bird – Commercial/Business $75.00
Early Bird – Not for Profit/Place of Worship/Community Groups FREE
Commercial/Business $100.00
Not for Profit/Place of Worship/Community Groups $25.00 $1000.00 NEW Sponsored Skate (Note: if public skate sponsorship is part of (Includes ice rental, 4 skate patrollers, 1 table, 2 chairs, opportunity an established festival or event (i.e. Ajax for on-site presence (in the facility lobby) and additional Customer Winterfest) the amount will be adjusted Service Representatives (if required as per the Manager of based on the established sponsorship levels Administration, Customer Service) as per the Council Approved Sponsorship Policy) $1000.00 NEW Sponsored Swim (Note: if public swim sponsorship is part of an (Includes pool rental, 1 head guard, 8 guards, 1 table, 2 chairs, established festival or event (i.e. Ajax opportunity for on-site presence (in the facility lobby) and additional Winterfest) the amount will be adjusted Customer Service Representatives (if required as per the Manager based on the established sponsorship levels of Administration, Customer Service) as per the Council Approved Sponsorship Policy)
90 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX
BY-LAW NUMBER 59-2019
A By-law to amend By-law No. 95-2003, as amended.
WHEREAS, authority is granted under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. P.13, for Council to pass this By-law;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax has approved an application to amend By-law No. 95-2003, as amended (Z1/18), with respect to the subject lands described as BLOCK U AND PART OF BLOCK V ON REGISTERED PLAN 480, municipally known as 167 Hunt Street and 225 Monarch Avenue, identified on Schedule ‘A’ to this By-law;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Ajax deems it appropriate to pass an implementing Zoning By-law to regulate the future development of the subject lands;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax enacts as follows:
1. THAT the Zone Schedule, specifically Map 44, attached to and forming part of Zoning By-law No. 95-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by rezoning portions of the subject lands from “Downtown Central Area – Residential Mixed Use Zone, with Exception 105 (DCA/MU, Exception 105)” to “Open Space Zone (OS)”, as indicated on the attached Schedule ‘B’ of this By-law.
2. THAT the Exception Schedule, specifically Map 38 and Map 44, attached to and forming part of Zoning By-law No. 95-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended to remove Exception 105 from lands zoned “Open Space Zone (OS)”, as shown outlined on Schedule ‘C’ attached hereto.
3. THAT the Exception Schedule, specifically Map 38 and Map 44, attached to and forming part of Zoning By-law No. 95-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended to add and delineate the boundaries of two new Exceptions 199 and 200, both in conjunction with Exception 105, for the lands shown outlined on Schedule ‘D’ attached hereto.
4. THAT Section 7.1.1, List of Exceptions, of Zoning By-law No. 95-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following two new exceptions as follows:
Exception Zoning Map By-law File Reference
199 DCA/MU 38, 44 59-2019 S-A-2018-01, Z1/18
i) Location:i 167 Hunt Street and 225 Monarch Avenue
ii) Legal Description: Block U and Part of Block V on Registered Plan 480
iii) Development Standards:
a) Minimum Setback From Rear Lot Line (Public Lane): 6.0 m
i) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Live-Work Units 6.0 m (1) 3.0 m (fronting Monarch Ave) 6.0 m (1) ii) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Street Townhouse 21.5 m
b) Lot Coverage: 31% min. i) Buildings (including underground parking covered by 31% min. landscaped open space, and above ground parking structures) 2 c) Maximum Height: 435 m 4st / 14.0 m i) Single-Use Residential - Dwelling, Live-Work Units 4st / 13.6 m ii) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Street Townhouse
91 Exception Zoning Map By-law File Reference
199 DCA/MU 38, 44 59-2019 S-A-2018-01, Z1/18
d) Notwithstanding Section 6.9.4, Private Garage and Driveway Requirements, bullet point c), 39 % the following shall apply: i) For Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Live-Work Units: r 10.0 m In all instances, where access to a rear-facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear lane or private road, the garage portion of the dwelling unit may project a maximum of 5.3 metres from the rear wall of the dwelling unit, provided that if the projection is 2.0 metres or greater, a platform directly above and adjoining the projecting portion of the garage shall be provided.
ii) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Street Townhouse: In all instances, where access to a rear-facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear lane or private road, the garage portion of the dwelling unit may project a maximum of 7.2 metres from the rear wall of the dwelling unit, provided that if the
projection is 2.0 metres or greater, a platform directly above and adjoining the projecting portion of the garage shall be provided.
(1) In instances where more than one-third of the units, in a dwelling are located on a through lot or on a lot abutting a public street on one side and an Open Space Zone on the opposite side, the dwelling shall be designed such that all units are double front units, and there is no rear yard as defined in Section 3. For double front units on a through lot, the front yard shall be the yard facing the public street having the greater right-of-way width or, if the rights-of-way are equal, the yard without a parking space in the yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the yard. For double front units on a lot abutting a public street on one side and an Open Space Zone on the opposite side, the front yard shall be the yard facing abutting the Open Space Zone. In both instances, the yard located opposite the yard deemed to be the front yard shall have a minimum depth of 3.0 metres, although a porch may further encroach a maximum of 1.5 metres into the yard.
Except as amended herein, all other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
Exception Zoning Map By-law File Reference
200 DCA/MU 38, 44 59-2019 S-A-2018-01, Z1/18
i) Location:i 167 Hunt Street and 225 Monarch Avenue
ii) Legal Description: Block U and Part of Block V on Registered Plan 480 iii) Development Standards:
a) Front Yard Build –Within Zone and Exterior Side Yard Build-Within Zone: 6.0 m
i) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Street Townhouse 1.3 - 6.0 / 6.0 m (1) 21.5 m
b) Minimum Setback From Rear Lot Line: 5.9 m i) Single-Use Residential – Dwelling, Street Townhouse
c) Lot Coverage: 31% min. i) Buildings (including underground parking covered by 35% min. landscaped open space, and above ground parking structures) d) Notwithstanding Section 6.9.5, Porches/Platforms, bullet point iv), the following shall apply: 39 % i) Finished Ground Level to 0.6 m: 2 storeys or 10.0 m Exterior Side Yard Build-Within Zone Setbacks 1.2 – 6.0 m ii) More than 0.6 m and less than 1.2 m: Exterior Side Yard Build-Within Zone Setbacks 1.2 – 6.0 m
92 Exception Zoning Map By-law File Reference
200 DCA/MU 38, 44 59-2019 S-A-2018-01, Z1/18
(1) Where the range is shown as “x-y”, x is the minimum yard setback, y is the maximum yard setback, and no parking space in the yard or private garage door facing onto the yard shall be permitted. Where the range is shown as “x-y/z”, x is the minimum yard setback, y is the maximum yard setback in instances where no parking space in the yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the yard is proposed, and z is the maximum front yard setback in instances where a parking space in the front yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the front yard is proposed. In all instances, where a private garage vehicle door is proposed facing onto the front yard, the vehicle door face shall not be setback from the front lot line 1.5 metres more than the value of z, nor shall a private garage project beyond the front face of the dwelling unit.
Except as amended herein, all other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
5. By-law No. 95-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law.
6. Notwithstanding subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act, subsequent to Council approval of the development applications, the applicant can apply for a minor variance application provided, that the height and floor space index (FSI) shall not increase.
READ a first and second time this Fifteenth day of October, 2019
READ a third time and passed this Fifteenth day of October, 2019
______Mayor
______Deputy Clerk
93 Schedule ‘A’ to By-Law Number 59-2019
94 Schedule ‘B’ to By-Law Number 59-2019
95 Schedule ‘C’ to By-Law Number 59-2019
96 Schedule ‘D’ to By-Law Number 59-2019
97 Explanatory Note to By-Law Number 59-2019
The purpose of this by-law is to rezone portions of the subject lands from “Downtown Central Area – Residential Mixed Use Zone, with Exception 105 (DCA/MU, Exception 105)” to “Open Space Zone (OS)” and to add and delineate the boundaries of two new Exceptions 199 and 200, both in conjunction with Exception 105, that establish development standards that regulate the development of a residential plan of subdivision (S-A-2018-01) consisting of 111, 3 and 4 storey live-work dwelling units (fronting Monarch Ave) and street townhouse dwellings, with an open space block, park block, and public laneways and roads, located at the southeast corner of Monarch Avenue and Hunt Street.
98 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX
BY-LAW NUMBER 60-2019
Being a by-law to establish a framework to accept cash-in-lieu of parking spaces in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
WHEREAS under the authority of Section 34(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P. 13, as amended (the Act), a local municipality may pass Zoning By-laws requiring parking facilities on land that is not part of a public highway;
AND WHEREAS under the authority of Section 34 of the Act, the Town of Ajax has passed Zoning By-law 95-2003, as amended, requiring off-street parking facilities to be provided when a new development is constructed, an existing development is enlarged, or when any use is changed;
AND WHEREAS under the authority of Section 40 of the Act, the Town of Ajax may enter into an agreement exempting an owner from the requirement of providing and maintaining parking facilities which would otherwise be required by by-law in exchange for cash-in-lieu of the required parking spaces;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax Official Plan contains policies to enable the Town to collect cash-in-lieu of required parking;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax deems it appropriate to allow for the collection of cash-in-lieu of required parking, and to establish a by-law to calculate the appropriate cost of a parking space;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax hereby enacts as follows:
1.0 Short Title
1.1 This by-law may be cited as the “Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law”.
2.0 Purposes, Goals and Objectives
2.1 The purposes, goals and objectives of this by-law are to:
provide the Town of Ajax with a tool to exempt an owner or occupant of a building from providing and maintaining parking facilities on land that is not part of a highway; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all cash-in-lieu of parking agreements which have been approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services; establish a framework for the collection of cash-in-lieu of required parking and the basis for calculating the cost of a parking space; allow the municipality, when deemed appropriate, the opportunity to enter into an agreement exempting the owner, to the extent specified in this by-law, from the requirement of providing or maintaining parking facilities; and establish a Reserve Fund in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of collecting money owed under an agreement entered into under this by-law.
3.0 Official Plan Policy
3.1 The Town of Ajax Official Plan (the “Official Plan”) encourages the efficient use and sharing of parking, reduced parking standards in intensification areas, and the ability to collect cash-in-lieu of required parking facilities.
3.2 The Official Plan identifies that the minimum parking requirements for various forms of development shall be the benchmark for the calculation of required parking.
3.3 The Official Plan identifies that money collected in accordance with this by-law and held in the Reserve Fund may be used in accordance with Section 9.2 of this by-law.
99 4.0 Application of By-law
4.1 This by-law shall only apply to non-residential uses, including non-residential uses and residential visitor parking spaces located in mixed-use buildings. This by-law shall not apply to residential uses and its visitor parking where residential uses are the sole uses on the property.
4.2 The cash-in-lieu of parking by-law may be utilized with Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, Site Plan and Site Plan Amendment Applications, and Building Permit Applications.
4.3 This by-law shall not exempt a development from the requirements to provide accessible parking spaces in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
4.4 The Director of Planning & Development Services or their designate is hereby authorized to engage in any action necessary for the administration and enforcement of this by-law, and to approve entering into cash-in-lieu of parking agreements.
4.5 Notwithstanding Section 4.1 and 4.2, nothing herein prohibits the Town from entering into an Agreement under Section 40 of the Planning Act with respect to any other use within the Town.
5.0 Application Process
5.1 Applicants for cash-in-lieu of parking shall submit a request in writing to the Town’s Planning and Development Services Department.
5.2 Where it is determined by Planning & Development Services staff that cash-in-lieu of parking may be provided, appropriate wording shall be included in the associated development agreement or by way of a separate agreement.
5.3 The agreement shall be accompanied by payments from the owner or tenant to the municipality. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the Town’s legal expenses associated with the preparation and registration of a required agreement. All agreements shall be registered on the title of the property.
6.0 Evaluation Criteria
6.1 Applications requesting cash-in-lieu of parking shall be evaluated to determine whether entering into an agreement to provide cash-in-lieu of parking is in the best interests of the Town.
6.2 Evaluation of all applications for cash-in-lieu of parking shall be based on the following criteria:
consistency with the policies outlined in the Town of Ajax Official Plan; consistency with the Town’s planning and transportation initiatives; whether the existing or planned public parking supply in the surrounding area can support the on-site parking deficiency; constraints that prevent required parking from being provided on-site; the adequacy of proposed alternatives to on-site parking; and any other criteria that the Town may consider relevant.
6.3 In situations where limited or no municipal parking facilities are available, additional criteria may be considered, including:
the Town’s interest in providing public parking facilities in the area; and the timing for delivery of any future public parking facility in the area.
6.4 Evaluation of criteria shall be conducted at the sole discretion of the Town, in consultation with other Town Departments.
6.5 If the evaluation of criteria determines that an exemption from the parking requirements of the Town’s Zoning By-law is not in the best interests of the Town, the request shall be denied.
100 6.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, nothing herein shall obligate the Town to enter into an agreement respecting cash-in-lieu of parking.
7.0 Calculation of Cash-in-lieu of Parking
7.1 Where it has been determined that providing cash-in-lieu of required parking complies with the evaluation criteria, the following may be utilized to calculate the required monetary value to be paid to the Town:
Category 2019 Cost Per Space1 New development, redevelopment, A additions and changes in use on a property $3,500 identified as a Heritage Property2. Changes in use on a property that is not identified as a Heritage Property3 and is B $5,000 located within the Downtown Regional Centre and Village Centre4. New development, redevelopment, C additions and changes in use on a property $8,500 that is not identified as a Heritage Property.
(1) The cost identified within this by-law is priced as of 2019. An annual inflation rate of 3% will automatically be added to this cost on January 1st of each subsequent year, beginning the first January following the adoption of this by-law. This cost will be reviewed at a minimum every 5 years, or earlier, at the Town’s discretion.
(2) “Heritage Property” means a property that has been designated under Part IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act, or is listed on the Town’s Inventory of Non-designated Heritage Properties, and contains one or more built heritage resources that have been determined by the Town to possess heritage value. For this rate to apply, the built heritage resource(s) of value must be retained on-site.
(3) For properties that have executed a Category C cash-in-lieu of parking agreement, any subsequent Category B application with respect to the same property within the following 5 years will be charged at the Category C rate.
(4) The boundaries of the Downtown Regional Centre and Village Centre are shown on Schedules 1 and 2 of this by-law.
8.0 Credits
8.1 Where a cash-in-lieu of parking agreement has been executed and an applicant is requesting a new or revised cash-in-lieu of parking agreement, the previous payment(s) may be credited towards the new agreement, subject to the Town’s approval. No refunds will be provided, and credits will be registered on the title of the property.
9.0 Reserve Fund
9.1 The Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Reserve Fund (the "Fund") shall be established to hold proceeds of cash payments received in respect of agreements entered into pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, permitting an owner to provide less parking, in whole or part, on a site that is otherwise required by the Zoning By- law, as amended.
9.2 Balances in the Fund will be used only for the following types of projects, as approved by Council through the annual budget process:
a) the acquisition of land to be used for public parking; b) improvements to expand existing public parking facilities; c) costs to design and construct additional public parking on an existing right-of-way or other land owned or leased by the municipality; d) acquisition of equipment, infrastructure or technology (hardware and software) for the management or enforcement of by-laws restricting parking in the Town, which may include meters and pay terminals;
101 e) acquisition of equipment, infrastructure or technology to support the Town’s transportation initiatives; and f) efforts to promote public education or awareness of the availability of public parking within the specified area, including signage.
9.3 Funds collected from the Downtown Regional Centre and Village Centre may only be allocated to benefit those areas.
9.4 Funds may be used on lands located outside of the Downtown Regional Centre and Village Centre as identified on Schedules 1 and 2 of this by-law, provided that it can be demonstrated to directly benefit the Downtown Regional Centre or Village Centre area.
9.5 Funds collected outside the Downtown Regional Centre and Village Centre may be allocated anywhere within the Town.
10.0 Reporting
10.1 The Treasurer and/or Planning & Development Services staff shall present an annual cash- in-lieu of parking report to Council. The report shall contain a statement that summarizes the status of the cash-in-lieu of parking Reserve Fund, interest earned and fees collected. The statement shall document land acquired using the Funds, basic details of all works paid for by the funds, and costs for each project.
11.0 Effective Date
11.1 This by-law shall come into force and effect immediately upon final passing.
READ a first and second time this Fifteenth day of October, 2019.
READ a third time and passed this Fifteenth day of October, 2019.
______Mayor
D-Clerk
102 Schedule 1 Area Boundaries of the Village Centre
103 Schedule 2 Area Boundaries of the Downtown Regional Centre
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