Council Agenda

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax COUNCIL

Monday May 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting 65 Harwood Avenue South

AGENDA

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Electronic Meeting: Due to the COVID-19 emergency and requirements for physical distancing, in-person attendance is not permitted at this meeting of Council. This meeting will be live streamed for viewing at www.ajax.ca/live. Electronic participation is permitted pursuant to Council's Procedure By-law. Questions regarding items on the meeting agenda may be submitted for Council’s consideration no later than 12pm on May 17, 2021, by e-mail to [email protected].

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1. Call to Order & Acknowledgement

2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3. Adoption of Minutes

3.1. Regular Meeting April 19, 2021 ...... 4

3.2. Closed Session April 19, 2021 ...... circulated separately

3.3. Special Meeting April 21, 2021 ...... 15

3.4. Closed Session April 21, 2021 ...... circulated separately

4. Question Period

5. Delegations and Presentations

5.1. Delegation Proclamation: Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day ~Lynn Steele, The Canadian PSW Network

5.2. Delegation Proclamation: World Sickle Cell Day ~Ika Washington, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario

5.3. Delegation Proclamation: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia ~Jake Farr, PFLAG Canada Durham Region 5.4. Delegation Proclamation: National AccessAbility Week 2021 ~Julia Stevenson, Accessibility Advisory Committee Member

5.5. Delegation Proclamation: June is Aging Well Month ~Robert Prochilo, Community Recreation Coordinator – Senior Programs & Services

6. Correspondence ...... 16

7. Reports

7.1. Community Affairs & Planning Committee None

7.2. General Government Committee May 10, 2021 ...... 52

7.3. Summary of Advisory Committee Activities May 2021 ...... 57

7.4. Departmental Reports None

8. Regional Councillors’ Reports

9. Business Arising From Notice of Motion

9.1. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Resolution Mayor Collier / Regional Councillor Dies ...... 59

9.2. Support Local Procurement Policy Mayor Collier / Councillor Tyler Morin ...... 61

9.3. 2021 Census Support Mayor Collier / Councillor Khan ...... 63

9.4. Respecting Gender Identification and Expression Councillor Bower / Councillor Tyler Morin ...... 64

9.5. Westney Road Noise Study Regional Councillor Crawford / Councillor Tyler Morin ...... 66

10. By-Laws

31-2021 Fire Route: 20 Pugsley Court – Ventura Self Storage ...... 67 32-2021 Heritage Designation: 775 Kingston Road East ...... 69

11. Notice of Motion

12. New Business/Announcements

13. Confirming By-Law 33-2021 ...... 74 14. Adjournment

DRAFT MINUTES – SUBJECT TO APPROVAL Minutes of the Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax Held Electronically on Monday, April 19, 2021 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 & Land Acknowledgement

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 the Minutes

Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: L. Bower

That the following minutes of previous Council meetings be adopted:

• Special Meeting of February 11, 2021; and • Regular Meeting of March 22, 2021 CARRIED

4. Question Period

Mayor Collier noted that members of the public were advised they could submit questions regarding the agenda to the Town Clerk up until noon on the day of the meeting. Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, noted that no questions had been received regarding the contents of the meeting agenda.

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5. Delegations and Presentations

5.1 Presentation: 2021 West Division Community Safety Plan

Inspector Mitch Martin and Staff Sergeant Kevin Yamada of Durham Regional Police West Division delivered a presentation regarding the 2021 West Division Community Safety Plan. Inspector Martin discussed improvements to roadway safety, property crime reduction strategies, violent crime reduction strategies, community engagement and innovation in service delivery, enhanced communication, social development, and the Durham Live-Pickering casino.

Council Members asked questions regarding hate crime statistics in Ajax, the number of unreported hate crimes, reduced compliance checks during COVID-19, community outreach priorities, policies to keep the public informed and apprised of community concerns, safety initiatives for senior groups, procedures for complaints about non- compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, remedies to address street racing and loud motor vehicles, the status of the Neighbourhood Watch program, availability of a monthly report related to trends and traffic enforcement, compliance check procedures, and increased graffiti / tagging and its correlation to gang related activity. Inspector Martin responded to questions from Council Members.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Collier thanked Inspector Martin and Staff Sergeant Yamada for their presentation.

5.2 Proclamation: Human Values Day – April 24, 2021

Manish Rughani, Walk for Values, introduced Dr. Revathi Chennabathni, Principal at Sathya Sai School of Toronto. Dr. Chennabathni discussed the objective of the ‘Walk for Values’, human values awareness, community membership, community partnerships, and Human Values initiatives.

Mayor Collier presented the proclamation certificate and proclaimed April 24, 2021 as Human Values Day in the Town of Ajax.

5.3 Proclamation: Youth Week 2021

Ashley McWhirter, Community Recreation Supervisor – Youth Development, explained the purpose of Youth Week in Ajax, highlighting the importance of celebrating local youth. A. McWhirter reviewed the virtual events occurring during Youth Week, including the Quiz Whiz event on May 5, 2021.

Mayor Collier presented the proclamation certificate and proclaimed May 1-7, 2021 as Youth Week in the Town of Ajax.

5.4 Proclamation: Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Recipients

Sarah Moore, Committee & Accessibility Coordinator, highlighted the importance of volunteerism to the Town of Ajax and expressed appreciation for the Town’s volunteers. S. Moore provided an overview of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards and recognized the award recipients, noting that collectively they have contributed 50 years of consultation and community engagement through volunteerism with the Town.

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On behalf of Council, Mayor Collier thanked the volunteers for their hard work and contributions.

6. Correspondence

Members separated correspondence items 6.5, 6.6, 6.20, and 6.22 for discussion.

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: A. Khan

That the balance of the report (Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 6.19 and 6.21) dated April 19, 2021 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information. CARRIED

Item 6.5

Council Members asked if the Province has provided any updates regarding this matter. Geoff Romanowski, Director of Planning & Development Services, and Cameron Richardson, Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change, responded to Members of Council.

Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin

That Item 6.5 (“Region of Durham – Resolution re: Lake Simcoe and Lake Ontario UYSS Options”) of the Correspondence Report be endorsed. CARRIED

Item 6.6

Council Members discussed the motion and the impacts and risks associated with flooding.

Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: J. Dies

That Item 6.6 (“Region of Durham – Unflood Ontario: Call to Action Resolution”) of the Correspondence Report be endorsed. CARRIED

Item 6.20

Council Members discussed the motion and supporting the development of a suicide and crisis prevention hotline.

Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: A. Khan

That Item 6.20 (“Town of Caledon – Support for 988 a 3-digit Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline”) of the Correspondence Report be endorsed. CARRIED

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Item 6.22

Council Members asked questions regarding alternatives available to the Town and timelines. Dave Meredith, Director of Operations & Environmental Services, responded to questions from Council Members.

Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: L. Bower

That Item 6.22 (“Doug Montgomery, Ajax resident – Loss of ACC Skatepark & Basketball Courts”) of the Correspondence Report be received for information. CARRIED

7. Reports

7.1 Community Affairs & Planning Report

Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee

That the Community Affairs & Planning Report dated April 6, 2021, be adopted. CARRIED

7.2 General Government Committee Report

Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan

That the General Government Committee Report dated April 12, 2021, be adopted. CARRIED

7.3 Summary of Advisory Committee Activities

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: J. Dies

That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated April 19, 2021, 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

7.4.1 OES-2021-01: Fuller Road Reconstruction

Council Members asked questions regarding future plans for pedestrian / cycling facilities and share the road signage. D. Meredith responded to questions from Council Members.

Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: J. Dies

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1. That Council award the contract for Fuller Road Reconstruction to Mar-King Construction Company Ltd. in the amount of $2,477,085.74 (inclusive of all taxes).

2. That Staff award the contract for Contract Administration ~ Fuller Road Reconstruction, to The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd. in the amount of $185,303.05 (inclusive of all taxes). CARRIED

7.4.2 CAO-2021-03: Municipal Fire Protection Grant 2021

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: L. Bower

That Council authorize staff to enter into a formal agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management to receive funding of $34,100 towards enhancing the Town’s virtual service offerings and training opportunities as a result of COVID-19. CARRIED

7.4.3 LIS-2021-03: Contract Award – Uniform Security Guard Services – Supplemental Information Report

Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: S. Lee

That the report entitled “Contract Award – Uniform Security Guard Services – Supplemental Information Report” be received for information. CARRIED

7.4.4 FIN-2021-05: Contract Award – Uniformed Security Guard Services

Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin

1. That Council award the contract for Uniformed Security Guard Services, to Paragon Protection Ltd. in the estimated amount of $357,811.01 (inclusive of all taxes), for a period of one year.

2. That Council authorize Staff to renew the contract for an additional two, one year periods, pending an analysis and satisfactory performance review at the anniversary date of the contract, in the estimated amount of $737,233.80 (inclusive of all taxes). CARRIED

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8. Regional Councillors’ Report

Mayor Collier noted that Durham Region Transit is now offering residents free transportation to any vaccination clinic in the Region of Durham. Mayor Collier noted that new reduced fare student passes will be available through Durham Region Transit in September, 2021.

Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: M. Crawford

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of April 19, 2021 be received for information. CARRIED

9. Business Arising from Notice of Motion

9.1 Stop Asian Hate

Councillor Bower and Regional Councillor Lee introduced the motion and reviewed its contents.

Moved by: L. Bower Seconded by: S. Lee

WHEREAS widespread reports, surveys and personal experiences from across the Asian community have indicated a disturbing increase in anti-Asian racism, discrimination, infringements on basic human rights and acts of violence in Canada and around the world – impacting Asians of all nationalities including a Filipino-American woman beaten in NYC, the six Asian-Americans of Chinese and Korean descent murdered in the Atlanta spa shootings, and many more – sparking protests across Canada and the United States in March 2021;

AND WHEREAS the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter compiled feedback from the Asian community through two online (self-reporting) surveys, that together reported over 1,150 instances of anti-Asian racism between March 10, 2020 and February 28, 2021 (with approximately half of those incidents reported since January, and nearly 40% having occurred in Ontario), which is believed to have been exacerbated and aggravated due to widespread scapegoating, and racialization of the Covid-19 pandemic;

AND WHEREAS according to an Angus Reid study (2020), 43% of surveyed Canadians of Asian-descent report feeling threatened or intimidated as a direct result of Covid-19;

AND WHEREAS racism in Canada is an ugly part of our ongoing history, and we must as a community stand together to condemn these acts and commit to taking positive action to correct misinformation and ensure the safety of our neighbours, friends and families;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Ajax Council formally stands beside Ajacians of Asian descent, and with all Asian community members across Canada to condemn and denounce these deplorable, racist and hateful acts and encourages victims and bystanders to report these incidents;

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2. Ajax Council supports the Chinese Canadian National Council’s calls for immediate action, and urges the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada to lead and support meaningful education, engagement and anti-racism efforts, fostering understanding and correcting misinformation for all targeted underrepresented groups in Canada, including the Asian community; and

3. This motion be distributed to Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth; Hon. Mark Holland, MP for Ajax; Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Rod Phillips, MPP for Ajax; John Henry, Regional Chair; all Durham municipal Councils; and the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter. CARRIED

Recorded Vote

In Favour: Regional Councillor Lee, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Khan, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Bower, Mayor Collier

Opposed: None

9.2 Removing 412/418 Tolls

Councillor Tyler Morin and Councillor Khan introduced the motion and reviewed its contents.

Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan

WHEREAS Highways 412 and 418 in Durham Region are the only north-south connector roads tolled between Highways 407 and 401, but function in much the same way as non- tolled connector roads in the west end of Toronto and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area like Highways 403, 410 and 427;

AND WHEREAS these north-south connections are critical to the timely flow of goods and people across the GTHA, but the current tolling system only in Durham Region creates inequality between east and west GTHA residents and their ability to access alternative express routes, and forces many onto local and regional roads like Lakeridge Road between Ajax and Whitby, which are not designed to handle current levels of traffic;

AND WHEREAS removing the tolls was a top election issue in 2018, but no final decisions have been made or action taken to move forward in a timely way with MPP French’s Bill 43, The Freeing Highways 412 and 418 Act (first introduced in the Legislature in October 2018 and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs in November 2020) to remove tolls on these roads;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Ajax Council acknowledges and thanks the Province of Ontario for freezing current toll rates as the tolling decision is reconsidered and requests that this freeze continue until a final decision is made;

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2. Ajax Council urges the Minister of Transportation to immediately remove the tolls on Highways 412 and 418 to ensure equal access to north-south express connections in Durham Region;

3. Ajax Council thanks MPP French for her ongoing advocacy on this matter; and

4. This motion be distributed to Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation; MPP Rod Phillips; MPP Jennifer French; Regional Chair John Henry; and all Durham Region municipalities. CARRIED

9.3 Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Regional Councillor Lee and Regional Councillor Dies introduced the motion and reviewed its contents. G. Romanowski and C. Richardson responded to questions on the motion from Council Members. C. Richardson noted that staff are currently developing green development and environmental design guidelines for the Town.

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: J. Dies

WHEREAS the Town of Ajax continues to demonstrate leadership in environmental policy and accompanying actions, including ongoing involvement with the network of Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) led by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as part of ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) network (a network of 1,100 communities worldwide), and as a member, Ajax completed the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, 2013 and committed to take action against climate change by completing a five milestone framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved Milestone 5 for both community and corporate categories in September 2017 (three years early);

AND WHEREAS in June 2019, Council endorsed the Ajax Climate Risk and Resiliency Plan to provide a strategic planning framework (outlining 8 objectives) taking a holistic approach to adapt and address the risks and vulnerabilities associated with climate change, and complement works done to achieve Milestone 5;

AND WHEREAS Ajax Council joined approximately 800 governments worldwide in declaring a Climate Emergency in 2019, but to date the Town’s GHG emissions targets have not been updated since achieving Milestone 5 objectives, and since then the Region of Durham has completed their Community Energy Plan, outlining a region-wide goal of reducing GHG emissions 10% below 2019 levels by 2025, 30% below 2019 levels by 2030, and 100% below 2019 levels by 2050;

AND WHEREAS an alarming study (March 2021) by The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) found that emissions increased by 7% in Toronto and 5.2% across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) from 2017 to 2018, and that 44% of Ontario’s total carbon emissions are from the GTHA;

AND WHEREAS many municipalities are moving toward establishing a separate climate change reserve fund to dedicate resources in case of natural disaster or to leverage funding opportunities from upper levels of government;

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Ajax Council reaffirm its commitment to the environment by proactively mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts;

2. Ajax Council establish the following corporate GHG emission reduction targets, and that these targets be reflected in an upcoming Corporate Climate Change Action Plan update:

• 20% GHG emissions reduction by 2025, below 2019 levels; • 40% GHG emissions reduction by 2030, below 2019 levels; • 100% GHG emissions reduction by 2050, below 2019 levels;

3. Ajax Council endorse the Region of Durham’s community GHG emission reduction targets:

• 10% GHG emissions reduction by 2025, below 2019 levels; • 30% GHG emissions reduction by 2030, below 2019 levels; • 100% GHG emissions reduction by 2050, below 2019 levels; and

4. Staff be directed to examine the feasibility of creating a Climate Reserve Fund, including investigating and assessing how funds for the reserve could be identified and allocated, and to report back to the appropriate standing committee of Council with recommendations. CARRIED

9.4 Naming of a New Parkette for an Ajax Resident

Authority to Hold a Closed Meeting and Related In-Camera Session (9:33 p.m.)

Moved by: R. Tyler Morin Seconded by: A. Khan

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

Open Meeting (9:39 p.m.)

Mayor Collier vacated the Chair. Regional Councillor Crawford assumed the Chair.

Mayor Collier and Councillor Bower introduced the motion and reviewed its contents.

Moved by: S. Collier Seconded by: L. Bower

WHEREAS The Town of Ajax celebrates its history through street and public space naming practices, which identify and highlight legacies important to understanding the foundations of Ajax as a municipality;

AND WHEREAS Ajax Council has a vision of intentional, environment-conscious design

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for new or redesigned public spaces;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

Staff be directed to create a small parkette in the naturalized area at Harwood Avenue and the 401 that will be:

• Named after the individual discussed in the closed session of Council held on April 19th, 2021;

• Fitted with a sign, benches and plantings, featuring pollinator-attractive flora; and

• Unveiled at a socially-distanced and COVID-aware dedication event, if provincially permitted at the time. CARRIED

Mayor Collier resumed the Chair.

10. By-laws

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: A. Khan

That By-law numbers 20-2021 to 28-2021 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 noted that Durham Region residents over the age of 40 are now eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. Members of Council highlighted upcoming events and activities including a mobile vaccination clinic at Bolton C. Falby Public School on April 21, 2021, Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Lakeridge Health Telephone Town Hall on April 22, 2021, and a community Ward 3 meeting on April 26, 2021.

13. Confirming By-Law

Moved by: J. Dies Seconded by: L. Bower

That By-law number 29-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on April 19, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed. CARRIED

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14. Adjournment

Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: A. Khan

That the April 19, 2021 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (9:48 p.m.) CARRIED

______Mayor

______D-Clerk

Draft Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax Held Electronically on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Alternative formats available upon request by contacting: [email protected] or 905-619-2529 ext. 3347

Present: Mayor S. Collier Regional Councillors M. Crawford S. Lee J. Dies (entered at 9:20 a.m.) Councillors R. Tyler Morin A. Khan L. Bower

1. Call to Order

Mayor Collier called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. and acknowledged traditional treaty lands.

2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

Closed Session (9:06 a.m.)

3. Authority to Hold a Closed Session

3.1 Training & Education: Team Development & Engagement Strategies – follow up session

Moved by: S. Lee Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin

That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the purpose of education and training of members. CARRIED

Open Meeting (12:01 p.m.)

4. Confirming By-law

Moved by: A. Khan Seconded by: J. Dies

That By-law number 30-2021 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its Special meeting held on April 21, 2021 be read a first, second and third time and passed. CARRIED

5. Adjournment

Moved by: M. Crawford Seconded by: R. Tyler Morin

That the April 21, 2021 Special meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. (12:02 p.m.) CARRIED

______Mayor

______D-Clerk

15 TOWN OF AJAX REPORT TO COUNCIL

TO: Mayor and Members of Council

FROM: N. Cooper, Clerk

DATE: May 17, 2021

SUBJECT: Items of Correspondence

The following items of correspondence are attached for Council’s information:

Durham Region Municipalities

1. Town of Ajax: Proclamations issued by the Mayor’s Office ...... 18

2. Region of Durham – Regional Submission to the Review of Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Planning Framework ...... 19 • Background Material: Region of Durham Report #2021-COW-7

3. Region of Durham – Anti Asian Hate ...... 22

4. Town of Whitby – Highway 412 and 418 Tolls ...... 25

5. City of Pickering – Stop Asian Hate ...... 28

6. Municipality of Clarington – Supporting Hair Service Establishments Remaining Open During COVID-19 Shutdown ...... 31

7. Township of Scugog – Request for Support of a Minister’s Zoning Order – 1520, 1540 and 1580 Reach Street, Port Perry ...... 33

Other Municipalities, Organizations and Individuals

8. City of Cambridge – Request for Paid Sick Leave ...... 36

9. Town of Mono – Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement ...... 38

10. Town of Shelburne – Support for Universal Paid Sick Days ...... 40

11. Town of Fort Erie – Province Investigating and Updating Source Water Protection Legislation ...... 41

12. City of Brantford – Resolution – Request to Withdraw Prohibition of Golf ...... 43

13. Statistics Canada – The 2021 Census is almost here, and we need your support ...... 44

14. Municipality of Leamington – Advocacy for Reform: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) ...... 48

16 15. Town of Perth – Provincial Hospital Funding of Major Capital Equipment ...... 51

N. Cooper Clerk

17 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: May 17, 2021

The following Proclamations have been approved during the month of May 2021.

Name of Person/Group(s) Title of Proclamation Date(s) Proclaimed *International Day Against Pflag Durham Region Homophobia, Transphobia and May 17, 2021 Biphobia Registered Nurses’ Nursing Week May 10-16, 2021 Association of Ontario Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Stand with Asian Coalition Racism May 10, 2021

Arshad Awan *Pakistan Independence Day August 14, 2021 Town of Ajax Guyana Independence Day May 26, 2021 Town of Ajax World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2021

Linsey Joseph Legislative & Information Services /CC* flag

18 April 29, 2021

The Honourable Greg Rickford Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Whitney Block - Room 5630 5th Floor 99 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M7A 1W1

The Regional Dear Minister Rickford: Municipality of Durham RE: Regional Submission to the Review of Ontario’s Long-Term Corporate Services Department Energy Planning Framework Legislative Services Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting #019-3007, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1 Our File: D04 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Canada Council of the Region of Durham at its meeting held on April 28, 2021, adopted the following recommendations of the Committee of the Whole: 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 A) That Report #2021-COW-7 of the Chief Administrative Officer be endorsed and submitted to the Minister of Energy, Northern durham.ca Development and Mines as Durham Region’s response to the Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A. review of Ontario’s long-term energy planning framework; Commissioner of Corporate Services B) That the province revise and update Ontario’s long-term energy planning framework as necessary to:

i) Ensure high quality data about all forms of energy and fuel sources used by Ontarians and all stages of the energy cycle (generation, transmission, storage and use) are considered in planning to support a holistic understanding and evidence- based decision-making;

ii) Share the data and assumptions used in energy decision- making with the public to support transparency and encourage innovation;

iii) Support a “conservation first” approach;

iv) Support decarbonization of Ontario’s energy system, transportation system, economy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as top priorities. Continued development of Ontario’s supply of nuclear, hydro and renewable energy generation will support this objective;

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v) Require consultation with stakeholders, including the public and municipalities, about the desired energy mix for the province; vi) Embed in the framework, mechanisms to ensure provincial responsibility and accountability for energy equity, affordability, sustainability and consumer safety to protect human health, community well-being and environmental protection; vii) Ensure coordination between the federal and the provincial governments on programs and actions to support shared goals for energy and the environment; viii) Align provincial policies around energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure development, land use planning and housing to support cohesive, coordinated, consistent actions; ix) Evaluate and regularly report on the contribution of Ontario’s energy system towards meeting critical goals and targets to increase public trust and confidence; x) Support the role that municipalities can play in achieving energy system goals and targets through community energy planning; xi) Meaningfully engage the public, Indigenous communities and affected municipalities about the development of new bulk energy assets or replacement, expansion or decommissioning of existing generation, transmission or storage assets in that community/Region including property tax payments to municipalities based on current, fair market assessments; xii) Support and value Indigenous peoples as full partners in shaping Ontario’s energy future; and C) That a copy of Report #2021-COW-7 of the Chief Administrative Officer be forwarded to the Durham MPPs, local area municipalities; Durham Environmental Advisory Committee; and Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change.

Ralph Walton Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services RW/ct c: Please see attached list

20 Page 3 of 3 c: Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP (Pickering/Uxbridge) Rod Phillips, MPP (Ajax) Lorne Coe, MPP (Whitby) Jennifer French, MPP (Oshawa) Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham) N. Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax B. Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock J. Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington M. Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa S. Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering B. Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby E. Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer A. Luqman, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Staff Liaison I. McVey, Manager of Sustainability, Office of the CAO, Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change

21 April 30, 2021

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

The Regional Dear Prime Minister: Municipality of Durham

Corporate Services RE: Anti Asian Hate, Our File: A00 Department Legislative Services Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on April 28, 2021, 605 Rossland Rd. E. adopted the following recommendations: Level 1 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 “Whereas widespread reports, surveys and personal experiences Canada from across the Asian community have indicated a disturbing increase in Anti-Asian discrimination, infringements on basic human 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 rights and acts of violence in Canada and around the world – Fax: 905-668-9963 impacting Asians of all nationalities including a Filipino-American durham.ca woman beaten in NYC, the six Asian-Americans of Chinese and Korean descent murdered in the Atlanta spa shootings, and many Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A. more – sparking protests across Canada and the United States in Commissioner of Corporate Services March 2021;

And Whereas the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter compiled feedback from the Asian community through two online (self-reporting) surveys, that together reported over 1,150 instances of Anti-Asian racism between March 10, 2020 and February 28, 2021 (with approximately half of those incidents reported since January, and nearly 40% having occurred in Ontario), which is believed to have been exacerbated and aggravated due to widespread scapegoating and racialization of the Covid-19 pandemic;

And Whereas according to an Angus Reid study (2020), 43% of surveyed Canadians of Asian-descent reported feeling threatened or intimidated as a direct result of Covid-19;

And Whereas racism in Canada is an ugly part of our ongoing history, and we must as a community stand together to condemn these acts and commit to taking positive action to correct misinformation and ensure the safety of our neighbours, friends and families;

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Now therefore be it resolved that:

1. Durham Regional Council formally stands beside its residents of Asian descent, and with all Asian community members across Canada to condemn and denounce these deplorable, racist and hateful acts, and encourages victims and bystanders to report these incidents; and 2. Durham Regional Council supports the Chinese Canadian National Council’s calls for immediate action, and urges the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada to lead and support meaningful education, engagement and Anti-racism efforts, fostering understanding and correcting misinformation for all targeted under-represented groups in Canada, including the Asian community; and 3. This motion be distributed to Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth; Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Durham Region Municipalities; the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter; the Korean Canadian Cultural Association; Japanese Canadian Cultural Association; and the Durham Chinese Cultural Centre.”

Ralph Walton Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services

RW/ks c: Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Nicole Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax Clerk, Township of Brock June Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa Susan Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Chris Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby

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Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter ([email protected]) Korean Canadian Cultural Association ([email protected]) Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre ([email protected]) Durham Chinese Cultural Centre ([email protected])

24 Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 905.430.4300 whitby.ca

April 30, 2021

Via Email:

Lorne Coe, M.P.P. [email protected]

Re: Highway 412 and 418 Tolls

Please be advised that at a meeting held on April 26, 2021, the Council of the Town of Whitby adopted the following as Resolution # 123-21:

Whereas the Council of the Town of Whitby has on four previous occasions requested that the Province remove tolls on Highway 412 (see attached Resolutions 602-16, 391-17, 181-18, and 232-19);

Whereas all other Ontario link highways to and from Highway 401 except those in Durham Region are non-tolled highways; and,

Whereas the municipality of Whitby and Council at the time of the decision making was aware of the tolls to the 407 but not that of the 412; and

Whereas Highway 427 has recently seen improvements valued at more than 600 million dollars funded provincially and not from tolls; and

Whereas tolls on Highway 412 and 418 are a distinct disadvantage and disincentive to Durham Region to efficiently move goods, services and people and to attract and retain prestige industrial and office investments and value added jobs for the employment lands abutting the provincial highway; and,

Whereas Highways 412 and 418 are underutilized because of the tolls, resulting in increased traffic on local collector roads and Highway 401;

Whereas in 2018 election promises were made to remove the tolls from the 412 and 418,

Whereas in the last four years of tolling operations, the toll rates have increased by 2.27% (page 37 of Ministry of Transportation Tolling Analysis Report April 2021);

25 Now Therefore be it Resolved:

1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby requests that Lorne Coe, M.P.P. for Whitby, and all other Durham Area MPPs work with the Minister of Transportation to address the inequalities between Durham 400 series highways and other GTA 400 series highways, to eliminate the tolls on Highways 412 and 418 as was promised in 2018; 2. That Council and Staff work to develop a strategy for continued municipal advocacy surrounding the removal of the 412 and 418 tolls; 3. That the Clerk circulate this to all other area municipalities and Durham Region for endorsement; 4. That the Clerk be directed circulate a copy of this resolution to Premier Doug Ford; the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minster of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs; the Honourable Peter Bethenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board; Lorne Coe, MPP Whitby; all Durham Region MPPs; John Henry, Regional Chair; and Durham Area Municipalities; and, 5. That the responsibility of changes to tolling contracts for the 412 and 418 should be borne by the province as the Municipality of Whitby were not involved or aware of the tolling decisions.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 905-430-4315.

Kevin Narraway Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Copy: C. Harris, Town Clerk - [email protected] Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario - [email protected] Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs - [email protected] Honourable Peter Bethenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board - [email protected] Jennifer K. French, MPP - Oshawa - [email protected] Rob Phillips, MPP - Ajax - [email protected] Lindsey Park, MPP - Durham - [email protected] John Henry, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham - [email protected] N. Cooper, Director of Legislative and Information Services, Town of Ajax - [email protected] D. Hunt, Clerk, Township of Brock – [email protected] J. Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - [email protected] M. Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - [email protected] S. Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering - [email protected]

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B. Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk – [email protected] D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - [email protected]

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Sent By Email

April 30, 2021

The Honorable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada [email protected]

Subject: Stop Asian Hate File: A-1400-001-21

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on April 26, 2021 and adopted the following resolution:

Whereas widespread reports, surveys and personal experiences from across the Asian community have indicated a disturbing increase in anti-Asian racism, discrimination, infringements on basic human rights and acts of violence in Canada and around the world – impacting Asians of all nationalities including a Filipino-American woman beaten in New York City, the six Asian-Americans of Chinese and Korean descent murdered in the Atlanta spa shootings, and many more – sparking protests across Canada and the United States in March 2021;

And Whereas, the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter compiled feedback from the Asian community through two online (self-reporting) surveys, that together reported over 1,150 instances of anti-Asian racism between March 10, 2020 and February 28, 2021 (with approximately half of those incidents reported since January, and nearly 40% having occurred in Ontario), which is believed to have been exacerbated and aggravated due to widespread scapegoating, and racialization of the COVID-19 pandemic;

And Whereas, according to an Angus Reid study (2020), 43% of surveyed Canadians of Asian-descent report feeling threatened or intimidated as a direct result of COVID-19;

And Whereas, racism in Canada is an ugly part of our ongoing history, and we must as a community stand together to condemn these acts and commit to taking positive action to correct misinformation and ensure the safety of our neighbours, friends and families;

Now therefore be it resolved that:

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1. Pickering Council formally stands beside our community of Asian descent, and with all Asian community members across Canada to condemn and denounce these deplorable, racist and hateful acts and encourages victims and bystanders to report these incidents; 2. Pickering Council supports the Chinese Canadian National Council’s calls for immediate action, and urges the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada to lead and support meaningful education, engagement and anti-racism efforts, fostering understanding and correcting misinformation for all targeted underrepresented groups in Canada, including the Asian community; and, 3. That this motion be distributed to Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth; Jennifer O'Connell, MP for Pickering-Uxbridge; Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge; John Henry, Regional Chair; all Durham municipal Councils; and the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter.

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:rp

Copy: The Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario The Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Jennifer O'Connell, Member of Parliament, Pickering-Uxbridge The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Member of Provincial Parliament, Pickering-Uxbridge John Henry, Regional Chair, the Regional Municipality of Durham Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, the Regional Municipality of Durham Nicole Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Brock June Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Mary Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa Leigh Fleury, Acting Clerk, Township of Scugog Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge

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Chris Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby Celia Huang, Co-Chair, Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter Kennes Lin, Co-Chair, Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto chapter

Chief Administrative Officer

If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-Ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131

April 15, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P. Premier of Ontario Via Email: [email protected]

Dear Premier:

Re: Supporting Hair Service Establishments Remaining Open During COVID Shutdown

File Number: PG.25.06

At a meeting held on April 12, 2021, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed the following Resolution #C-153-21:

Whereas Clarington Council remains a strong supporter of our local and small businesses;

And whereas hair service establishments are important businesses in our community;

And whereas hair service establishments in Ontario are mandated to be closed during the COVID-19 Province Wide Shutdown in effect from April 8, 2021 for 28 days;

And whereas most hair service establishments in Clarington are small, and unable to support their businesses and families during this shutdown;

And whereas hair service establishment owners across the Province have implemented new protocols to keep clients and staff safe, adhering to current COVID-19 measures, when allowed to be open;

And whereas the Region of Durham Health unit inspects salons and spas, and posts inspection results publicly;

The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 | Local: 905-623-3379 | [email protected] | www.clarington.net Premier Ford April 14, 2021 Page 2

Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington:

1. Supports the reopening of the hair service establishments as soon as possible.

2. Supports removing hair service establishments from being included in any further COVID-19 Province Wide Shutdowns and be permitted to open.

3. That this motion be distributed to Premier Ford, MPP Lindsey Park, MPP David Piccini, and all Durham Region Municipalities.

Yours sincerely,

______June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M.A. Municipal Clerk

JG/cm

c: The Honourable Lindsey Park, M.P.P., Durham - [email protected] The Honourable David Piccini, M.P.P., Northumberland-Peterborough South - [email protected] Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering - [email protected] Nicole Cooper, Director of Legislative & Information Services, Town of Ajax - [email protected] Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - [email protected] Deena Hunt & Maralee Drake, Interim Clerks, Township of Brock - [email protected]; [email protected] Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - [email protected] Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - [email protected] Becky Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Scugog – [email protected] Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham - [email protected] Heather Maitland

The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 | Local: 905-623-3379 | [email protected] | www.clarington.net 33 34 35

The Corporation of the City of Cambridge Corporate Services Department Clerk’s Division The City of Cambridge 50 Dickson Street, P.O. Box 669 Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Tel: (519) 740-4680 ext 4585 [email protected]

April 21, 2021

Re: Resolution - City of Cambridge Council – Request for Paid Sick Leave

At the Special Council Meeting of April 20, 2021, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge passed the following motion:

Mover: Councillor Wolf Seconder: Councillor Reid

WHEREAS as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in cases in Ontario, our hospitals and Intensive Care Units s are overrun with people sick with the virus;

AND WHEREAS according to the Provincial Science Advisory Table on COVID-19 we need to protect essential workers and support them with paid sick leave;

AND WHEREAS it is being reported that the drivers of transmission are indoor work places, particularly industrial workplaces, warehouses, and distribution centres;

AND WHEREAS the COVID-19 crisis has unmasked the inequalities in our Province as most of the people now getting sick are the most vulnerable in our society and are those who cannot afford to stay home and often live and work in crowded conditions;

AND WHEREAS Workers who are denied paid sick days do not avoid illness, they bring the infections to work with them, and they transmit them to their coworkers, employees without paid sick leave;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Cambridge Council urge the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier to require Ontario employers to provide no less than five paid sick days annually to workers — after three months of employment — by amending the

Employment Standards Act, 2000, or through a different mechanism and to provide necessary funding, fiscal relief and/or support to employers so that all workers in Ontario have access to no less than 10 paid sick days annually in the event of a declared infectious disease emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure all Ontario workers have access to protected and paid emergency leave so care can be provided to children, parents, and/or other family members who may become ill and that all workers may receive paid time off to enable them to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine.

AND FURTHER that upon Council’s approval of this motion that it be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Provincial Minister of Labour, the Premier, and each Ontario municipality.

Should you have any questions related to the approved resolution, please contact me.

Yours truly,

Danielle Manton City Clerk

April 16, 2021

Hon. Patty Hajdu House of Commons Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0A6 Honourable Minister Hajdu: Re: Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement Council for the Town of Mono passed the following resolution in open council on March 23, 2021. Resolution #11-6-2021 Moved by Sharon Martin, Seconded by John Creelman WHEREAS the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45 (the Cannabis Act) to create the foundation for a comprehensive national framework to provide restricted access to regulated cannabis, and to control its production, distribution, sale, importation, exportation, and possession; AND WHEREAS the police have not been given lawful authority to lay charges under the Cannabis Act to appropriately respond to violations of Health Canada Registrations and Licenses; AND WHEREAS there is no direct communication or dedicated effort to provide a communication channel between Municipal government staff or Police Agencies for dealing with Health Canada Registrations and Licenses; AND WHEREAS the Town of Mono has not been consulted by Health Canada prior to the issuance of licenses for properties not in compliance with municipal zoning by-laws. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Mono requests that Health Canada: 1. Require Federal Licenses and Registrations for Designated Growers to conform with local zoning and control by-laws; 2. Ensure local authorities are provided with notification of any licence issuance, amendment, suspension, reinstatement or revocation within their jurisdiction; 3. Provide dedicated communication with local governments and Police services; 4. Provide lawful authority to Police agencies to lay charges when registered or licenced operations grow in excess of their registration or licence through Health Canada; and,

P: 519.941.3599 E: [email protected] 347209 Mono Centre Road F: 519.941.9490 W: townofmono.com Mono, ON L9W 6S3 38 5. Provide enforcement support and guidance to local municipalities for dealing with land use complaints relating to cannabis. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this motion be sent to the local MP and MPP; the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; and all municipalities in Ontario, requesting that the Federal government enact legislation to better support local governments with land use management and enforcement issues as they relate to Cannabis Production and Processing. "Carried"

Regards,

Fred Simpson Clerk cc: Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Honorable Kyle Seeback, MP Dufferin-Caledon Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General and MPP Dufferin-Caledon All Ontario Municipalities

P: 519.941.3599 E: [email protected] 347209 Mono Centre Road F: 519.941.9490 W: townofmono.com Mono, ON L9W 6S3 39 April 27, 2021

Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Premier’s Office, Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Ford:

On behalf of my Council, I am urging your government to immediately implement and fund the necessary policies to provide adequate paid sick day benefits for Ontario’s workers.

It is a widely accepted fact that workplaces are a significant source of COVID-19 transmission throughout our province. Sadly however, too many Ontarians are still going to work when they are sick for fear that they will lose pay should they stay at home. This is entirely counterproductive to our collective efforts to contain this deadly virus and is contributing to the high case counts that we continue to see throughout Ontario.

The federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit is not nearly sufficient to rely upon as our only line of defense on this front. While it offers some help, this program is temporary, not fully accessible to all workers, and the delays involved in applying fail to adequately cover the crucial first few days of an illness. We can do better Mr. Premier.

I am confident that a “Team Ontario” approach to this issue will find the kind of tailored solution needed to meet the needs of workers within our province. A universal Ontario paid sick day policy must ensure accessible and timely supports to allow workers to stay home when they are sick, get tested, self-isolate and follow all necessary COVID-19 control measures without fear of income-loss and financial hardship. We owe this to our workers who have given so much over this past year.

It’s time for action Mr. Premier.

Respectfully yours,

Wade Mills

Mayor, Town of Shelburne

Community Services

Legislative Services

April 27, 2021 File #120203 Sent via email: [email protected]

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Honourable and Dear Sir:

Re: Province Investigating and Updating Source Water Protection Legislation

Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of April 26, 2021 passed the following resolution:

Whereas the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie passed a resolution on October 21st, 2019 identifying that 1,100 private water wells were in operation in the Town of Fort Erie, of which 75% were used for domestic purposes including human and livestock consumption, and

Whereas the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie further identified in that resolution that Council requires the protection of water in the aquifer supplying water to those wells from contamination as the result of any remediation of Pit One owned by the Port Colborne Quarries in the City of Port Colborne, and further

Whereas Report No. PDS-23-2021, approved by Council on March 22, 2021, identified that while the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, The Regional Municipality of Niagara and Local Area Municipalities work together to protect source water, these plans do not generally apply to private servicing, and

Whereas Report No. PDS-23-2021 further identified efforts undertaken by the Town of Fort Erie through available provincial planning policy, regulation and legislation to protect source water within the Town of Fort Erie without any explicit ability to designate source water protection for private services, and

Whereas on July 28, 2010, through Resolution 64/292, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation and acknowledged that clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to the realization of all human rights, and

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Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca

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Whereas it would be desirable to ensure that those in our community who rely on wells and other private servicing for clean drinking water are afforded the same source water protection as municipal drinking water systems;

Now therefore it be resolved,

That: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie recognizes and acknowledges that clean drinking water and sanitation are basic human rights and essential to the realization of all human rights, and further

That: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie requests that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks consider legislative changes that would permit the expansion of source water protection to aquifers and private services, and further

That: This resolution be circulated to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Wayne Gates, MPP Niagara Falls, Jeff Burch, MPP Niagara Centre, Jennifer Stevens, MPP St. Catharines and Sam Oosterhoff, MPP Niagara West, and further

That: This resolution be circulated to all Conservation Authorities and Municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement and support.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours very truly,

42 April 30, 2021

Hon. Doug Ford, Premier Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Sent via email: [email protected]

Dear Premier Ford,

Please be advised that at the Brantford City Council Meeting held April 27, 2021, the following resolution was adopted:

Request - Province of Ontario withdraws its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities

WHEREAS COVID-19 restrictions have had significant impacts; and

WHEREAS many forms of socializing, recreation and sport have been curtailed; and

WHEREAS the game of golf can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of The City of Brantford recommends:

A. THAT The Province of Ontario withdraws its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; and

B. THAT the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario; Will Bouma, MPP, Brantford-Brant, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors; and the list of other Municipalities in Ontario.

Yours truly,

Tanya Daniels City Clerk [email protected] cc MPP Will Bouma, Brantford-Brant Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ontario Big City Mayors All Ontario Municipalities CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 100 Wellington Square, Brantford, ON N3T 2M2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7 Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca 43 From: Do Not Reply / Ne Pas Répondre (statcan/statcan) [mailto:statcan.DoNotReply- [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 4:14 PM To: ContactUs Subject: The 2021 Census is almost here, and we need your support / Le Recensement de 2021 arrive à grands pas, et nous avons besoin de votre soutien

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Dear Mayor:

The 2021 Census is almost here! As you know, census data are critical to decision makers and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. In addition to informing public policy, census data are vital for planning schools, hospitals, daycare centres, family services, public transportation, and skills training for employment. In addition, census data support numerous municipal programs related to infrastructure and public transportation and are used to measure Canada’s sustainable development and environmental goals. Information from the 2021 Census will be even more crucial because it will help your community evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to better plan for the future.

Census collection will begin on May 3, 2021. Statistics Canada has adapted the collection process to ensure that all Canadians and our employees remain safe while participating in this vital national exercise. Data collected in the 2021 Census will inform many of the economic and health-related policy decisions that must be made by all levels of government in the coming months and years, as the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada will do everything it can to get Canadians to respond to the census without an in-person visit from a census employee. Completing the census questionnaire online is the best and fastest way to fulfill the census obligation. We anticipate that the great majority of Canadians will complete the questionnaire through our efficient, secure and user-friendly online application. Respondents without reliable access to the Internet can also call the Census Help Line to complete their census questionnaire over the phone or request a paper questionnaire.

In cases where a Statistics Canada census employee is sent to a dwelling for non-response follow-up, a new no-contact protocol will be followed. Under this protocol, no interviews will be conducted inside the respondent's dwelling. These interviews will instead be physically- distanced and the census employee will be required to wear a mask, and follow all public health guidelines.

44 I would appreciate your active support in helping us make the 2021 Census a success. We have developed the Community Supporter Toolkit and brought together products and resources to help you spread the word about the benefits and positive impact of the census for your community.

If you would like to express your municipality’s support for the census, please share the municipal council resolution text below with your residents:

Be it resolved:

The “Council of (NAME OF CITY/TOWN/MUNICIPALITY)" supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community.

I would like to thank you and your municipality for your input to the census to date, and for your continued support and collaboration. I invite you to learn more about the 2021 Census on our census website and to follow our official social media accounts.

In the coming weeks, a member of our communications team may contact you to discuss ways in which we can work together. Should you have any questions, please contact us at statcan.censusoutreach.ontario-rayonnementdurec.ontario.statcan@canada.ca.

Sincerely,

Anil Arora Chief Statistician of Canada Statistics Canada / Government of Canada [email protected]

Bonjour,

Le Recensement de 2021 arrive à grands pas! Comme vous le savez, les données du recensement sont essentielles pour les décideurs et les Canadiens d’un océan à l’autre. En plus d’éclairer les politiques publiques, les données du recensement sont nécessaires à la planification des écoles, des hôpitaux, des garderies, des services aux familles, du transport en commun et de la formation pour acquérir des compétences nécessaires à l’emploi. De plus, les données du recensement appuient de nombreux programmes municipaux liés à l’infrastructure et aux transports publics et servent à mesurer les objectifs environnementaux et de développement durable du Canada. Les renseignements provenant du Recensement de 2021 seront encore plus déterminants puisqu’ils aideront votre collectivité à évaluer les répercussions de la pandémie de COVID-19 et à mieux planifier l’avenir.

45 La collecte des données du recensement commencera le 3 mai 2021. Statistique Canada a adapté le processus de collecte pour s’assurer que tous les Canadiens et ses employés restent en sécurité tout en participant à cet exercice national essentiel. Les données recueillies dans le cadre du Recensement de 2021 éclaireront bon nombre de décisions stratégiques en matière d’économie et de santé qui devront être prises par tous les ordres de gouvernement au cours des mois et des années à venir, alors que la pandémie de COVID-19 continuera d’avoir des répercussions sur la vie des Canadiens.

Statistique Canada fera tout en son pouvoir pour que les Canadiens puissent participer au recensement sans recevoir la visite d’un employé du recensement. L’option de remplir le questionnaire du recensement en ligne est la façon la plus efficace et rapide de s’acquitter de son obligation de participer au recensement. Nous prévoyons que la grande majorité des Canadiens rempliront le questionnaire grâce à notre application en ligne efficace, sécuritaire et conviviale. Les répondants sans accès fiable à Internet peuvent aussi communiquer avec l’Assistance téléphonique du recensement pour remplir leur questionnaire du recensement par téléphone ou demander un questionnaire papier.

Dans l’éventualité où un employé du recensement de Statistique Canada devrait se rendre à un logement pour y effectuer le suivi d’un cas de non-réponse, un nouveau protocole sans contact sera observé. En vertu de ce protocole, aucune interview n’aura lieu à l’intérieur du logement du répondant. Ces interviews auront plutôt lieu en respectant les règles de distanciation physique, et l’employé du recensement devra porter un masque et suivre toutes les directives de santé publique.

Je vous serais très reconnaissant de votre soutien actif pour nous aider à assurer la réussite du Recensement de 2021. Nous avons mis au point la Trousse de soutien à la collectivité et réuni des produits et des ressources pour vous aider à faire connaître les avantages et les retombées positives du recensement pour votre collectivité.

Si vous souhaitez exprimer le soutien de votre municipalité au recensement, veuillez communiquer aux résidents ce texte de résolution du conseil municipal :

Qu’il soit résolu que :

Le « Conseil de (NOM DE LA VILLE OU DE LA MUNICIPALITÉ) » soutient le Recensement de 2021 et encourage toutes les personnes qui y résident à remplir leur questionnaire du recensement en ligne au www.recensement.gc.ca. Des données du recensement exactes et complètes soutiennent les programmes et les services au profit de notre collectivité.

Je tiens à vous remercier, ainsi que votre municipalité, de votre contribution au recensement à ce jour et de votre soutien et de votre collaboration continus. Je vous invite à en apprendre davantage sur le Recensement de 2021 sur notre site Web du recensement et à suivre nos comptes officiels de médias sociaux.

46 Au cours des prochaines semaines, il est possible qu’un membre de notre équipe des communications communique avec vous pour discuter de façons dont nous pourrions travailler ensemble. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer avec nous à l’adresse statcan.censusoutreach.ontario-rayonnementdurec.ontario.statcan@canada.ca.

Sincères salutations,

Anil Arora Statisticien en chef du Canada Statistics Canada / Government of Canada [email protected]

47 Legislative Services 111 Erie Street North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 [email protected]

SENT VIA EMAIL

May 5, 2021

Re: Advocacy for Reform Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, at its meeting held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 enacted the following resolution:

No. C-119-21

Re: Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Leamington has received Clerk’s Department Report LLS-15-21 regarding Advocacy for Reform of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“MFIPPA”); and

That that the following motion be passed in support of a request to review and reform of MFIPPA:

WHEREAS MFIPPA dates back 30 years;

AND WHEREAS municipalities, including the Municipality of Leamington, practice and continue to promote open and transparent government operations, actively disseminate information and routinely disclose public documents upon request outside of the MFIPPA process;

AND WHEREAS government operations, public expectations, technologies, and legislation surrounding accountability and transparency have dramatically changed and MFIPPA has not advanced in line with these changes;

AND WHEREAS the creation, storage and utilization of records has changed significantly, and the municipal clerk of the Municipality is responsible for records and information management programs as prescribed by the Municipal Act, 2001;

AND WHEREAS regulation 823 under MFIPPA continues to reference antiquated

www.leamington.ca 48 technology and does not adequately provide for cost recovery, and these financial shortfalls are borne by the municipal taxpayer;

AND WHEREAS the threshold to establish frivolous and/or vexatious requests is unreasonably high and allows for harassment of staff and members of municipal councils, and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS MFIPPA fails to recognize how multiple requests from an individual, shortage of staff resources or the expense of producing a record due to its size, number or physical location does not allow for time extensions to deliver requests and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS the name of the requestor is not permitted to be disclosed to anyone other than the person processing the access request, and this anonymity is used by requesters to abuse the MFIPPA process and does not align with the spirit of openness and transparency embraced by municipalities;

AND WHEREAS legal professionals use MFIPPA to gain access to information launch litigation against institutions, where other remedies exist;

AND WHEREAS there are limited resources to assist administrators or requestors to navigate the legislative process;

AND WHEREAS reform is needed to address societal and technological changes in addition to global privacy concerns and consistency across provincial legislation;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services be requested to review MFIPPA, and consider recommendations as follows:

1. That MFIPPA assign the municipal clerk, or designate to be the Head under the Act;

2. That MFIPPA be updated to address current and emerging technologies;

3. That MFIPPA regulate the need for consistent routine disclosure practices across institutions;

4. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious actions be reviewed, and take into consideration the community and available resources in which it is applied;

5. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious also consider the anonymity of requesters, their abusive nature and language in requests to ensure protection from harassment as provided for in Occupational Health and Safety Act;

6. That the application and scalability of fees be designed to ensure taxpayers are protected from persons abusing the access to information process;

www.leamington.ca 49 7. That administrative practices implied or required under MFIPPA, including those of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, be reviewed and modernized;

8. That the integrity of MFIPPA be maintained to protect personal privacy and transparent governments.

Carried

Sincerely, Brenda M. Percy, Clerk cc: Rick Nicholls, MPP Chatham Kent - Leamington Dave Epp, MP Chatham Kent - Leamington Minister of Consumer Services Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario Association of Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Ontario Clerks

www.leamington.ca 50 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1 H9 ,; J!ttl IHI . 6 6 PhFax:o ne :(613)( 13 ) 267-56352 7 -3 31 1 J li&-«u1Jl2 ------"±w�rn'THl.- C.l.'- _ _ _ _ - _ _ - - - -

April 30, 2021

Honourable Premier Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queens Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Ford:

Sent via Email: [email protected]

Re: Provincial Hospital Funding of Major Capital Equipment

The Town of Perth is requesting that further consideration be given to having the province be financially responsible for the replacement costs associated with all major capital equipment in hospitals, as municipalities across the province are facing major shortfalls in meeting their financial obligations. As set out in their asset management plans and cannot afford to directly absorb the financial responsibility for the replacement costs of the hospitals' major capital equipment without jeopardizing their financial sustainability.

As well, if the province is unwilling to assume the full responsibility for funding local hospitals completely, the Town of Perth requests that the province must develop a legislative framework as to how counties and municipalities should best address the financial shortfalls facing hospitals throughout Ontario, specifically the funding of major capital equipment;

Sincerely, phfl. Jr/!.0 John Fenik Mayor of Pe

cc: Ontario unicipalities AMO - [email protected]

www.perth.ca 51

TOWN OF AJAX REPORT OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

For consideration by the Council of the Town of Ajax on May 17, 2021

The General Government Committee met at 1:00 p.m. on May 10, 2021

Present: Councillor A. Khan, Chair Regional Councillor M. Crawford Regional Councillor S. Lee Regional Councillor J. Dies Councillor L. Bower Councillor R. Tyler Morin Mayor S. Collier ______

The General Government Committee recommends as follows:

2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

3. Adoption of Minutes

3.1 Regular Meeting

Moved by: M. Crawford

That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on April 12, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED

3.2 Closed Session

Moved by: L. Bower

That the Minutes of the Closed Session of the General Government Committee held on April 12, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED

4. Consent Agenda

4.1 CAO-2021-06: Council Expense Policy Update

Moved by: S. Collier

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That the Council Expense Policy be approved. CARRIED

4.2 FIN-2021-02: 2020 Federal Gas Tax Funding – Annual Report and 2021 Top- up Allocation

Moved by: S. Collier

1. That the report “2020 Federal Gas Tax Funding – Annual Report and 2021 Top-up Allocation” be received for information.

2. That the 2021 Gas Tax funding top-up be allocated to capital projects identified through the 2022 capital budget process. CARRIED

4.3 FIN-2021-08: Annual Investment Report – January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

Main Motion

Moved by: S. Collier

1. That the Annual Investment Report for the period January 1 to December 31, 2020 be received for information.

2. That Staff be authorized to resume investments as deemed appropriate by the Treasurer in accordance with the current Investment Policy;

3. That Staff be directed to procure assistance to review and develop Investment Strategies and update the Town’s Investment Policy.

Amendment

Moved by: S. Collier

1. That recommendation #2 be deleted; and

2. That recommendation #3 be amended to read as follows:

That Staff be authorized to procure contract assistance for 6 months to assist with developing an RFP to investment firms to develop Investment Strategies and update the Town’s Investment Policy. CARRIED

Main Motion as Amended

Moved by: S. Collier

1. That the Annual Investment Report for the period January 1 to December 31, 2020 be received for information; and

53 General Government Committee May 10, 2021 ______

2. That Staff be authorized to procure contract assistance for 6 months to assist with developing an RFP to investment firms to develop Investment Strategies and update the Town’s Investment Policy. CARRIED

4.4 FIN-2021-06: Capital Account Closing Report, December 31, 2020

Moved by: S. Lee

1. That Council receive the attached listing of Capital Account Closings as of December 31, 2020 for information.

2. That funding transfers to/from the Reserves / Reserve Funds from the December 31, 2020 Capital Account Closings, in accordance with the Financial Sustainability Plan, be approved as follows:

Reserve / Reserve Fund Transfers Transfers from Net Amounts to Capital Contingency Reserve ($17,956.59) $351,932.94 $333,976.35 Building Maintenance Reserve ($269,016.59) $31,818.04 ($237,198.55) Storm Water Reserve ($51,852.13) ($51,852.13) General Infrastructure Reserve ($148,485.94) $6,681.47 ($141,804.47) Federal Gas Tax Reserve $10,835.96 $10,835.96 2018 DC Reserve Fund $28,527.98 $28,527.98 Strategic Initiatives Reserve ($194,322.34) ($194,322.34) Vehicle/Equipment ($63,799.07) $23,057.71 ($40,741.36) Replacement Reserve Development Reserve ($16,609.23) $40,600.94 $23,991.71 Total Transfers ($762,041.89) $493,455.04 ($268,586.85) CARRIED

4.5 FIN-2021-07: 2020 Operating Results and Year-End Reserve Allocations

Moved by: S. Collier

1. That the report on the 2020 Operating Results be received for information.

2. That Council approve the following 2020 Year End Allocations to Reserves, as recommended by the Director of Finance in accordance with the Financial Sustainability Plan:

Reserve Allocation Stabilization Reserve $ 1,386,506.38 Capital Contingency Reserve $ 1,838,844.58 Stormwater Management Reserve $ 300,000.00 CARRIED

4.6 LIS-2021-04: 2020 Accessibility Plan Status Update

Moved by: S. Lee

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That the 2020 Accessibility Plan Status Update (ATT-1) be received for information. CARRIED

4.7 PDS-2021-23: Automated Speed Enforcement Project Scope Change and Award of Contract - Community Safety Zones Radar Message Boards

Moved by: S. Lee

1. That Council approve the change in scope to the capital account 1014411 - Automated Speed Enforcement, allowing the available budget to be utilized for the procurement of 12 Radar Message Boards for the deployment in the Town’s Community Safety Zones as part of site preparation work associated with the Town’s future Automated Speed Enforcement Program.

2. That Council award the contract for the procurement of 12 radar message boards to Signalizations Kalitec in the amount of $33,967.90 (inclusive of all taxes). CARRIED

4.8 PDS-2021-24: 2021 Downtown Ajax Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budget and Tax Levy

Moved by: S. Lee

That Council approve the 2021 Downtown Ajax Business Improvement Area (BIA) annual budget in the amount of $27,430.00. CARRIED

4.9 PDS-2021-25: 2021 Pickering Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budget and Tax Levy

Moved by: S. Lee

That Council approve the 2021 Pickering Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) annual budget in the amount of $50,000.00. CARRIED

6. Presentations

6.2 PDS-2021-22: Textile Diversion Program

Moved by: J. Dies

1. That Council approve the proposed implementation plan and corresponding actions to achieve a Town of Ajax Textile Diversion Program; and

2. That Council endorse a Council Charter on Textile Waste Reduction to showcase leadership as part of a community outreach strategy. CARRIED

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7. Authority to Hold a Closed Meeting and Related In-Camera Session (3:17 p.m.)

Moved by: M. Crawford

That the Committee convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) (d) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. CARRIED

7.1 Collective Bargaining Council Update – CUPE Local 54

7.2 Central Park Ajax Matters

7.3 Hunt Street Acquisition Plan

Open Meeting (4:35 p.m.)

7.3 Hunt Street Acquisition Plan

Moved by: S. Lee

1. That staff be directed to undertake a Detailed Feasibility Study to confirm the preferred routing option for the Hunt Street extension, to be funded from the capital contingency reserve to an upset limit of $100,000;

2. That as part of the Feasibility Study, staff review the proposed timing of the Hunt Street Detail Design capital project, currently forecasted in 2024 in the Town’s Long Range Capital Forecast; and

3. That staff report back to Council or the appropriate Standing Committee with an update on the progress of the Feasibility Study prior to 2022 budget deliberation. CARRIED

8. Adjournment (4:36 p.m.)

Moved by: R. Tyler Morin

That the May 10, 2021 meeting of the General Government Committee be adjourned. CARRIED

A. Khan, Chair

56 Town of Ajax Summary of Advisory Committee Activities

Report To: Council

Prepared By: Sarah Moore, Committee & Accessibility Coordinator

Date of Meeting: May 17, 2021

Accessibility Advisory Committee – April 21, 2021

Meeting Highlights

• S. Moore presented the draft 2020 Accessibility Plan Status Update, and highlighted accomplishments in the areas of policy and procedure, customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation and public spaces.

• Members continued discussion of National AccessABILITY Week Subcommittee and reviewed action items for Committee Member involvement.

• R. Smith provided a summary of the recent Age-Friendly Ajax Steering Committee Meeting, and provided an update on the Age-Friendly Review Panel recruitment process.

• Members discussed several other items of new business including: o Participation in a virtual event with author Dorothy Palmer o Plastic straw bans and accessibility impacts o Opportunities to expand the #RespectTheSpace campaign Recommendation(s)

4. Presentation/Discussion

4.1 DRAFT 2020 Accessibility Plan Status Update

Moved By: J. Stevenson Seconded By: R. Smith

That the 2020 Accessibility Plan Status Report be approved. CARRIED

Heritage Advisory Committee – May 5, 2021

Meeting Highlights

• M. Sawchuck provided an update to the Committee regarding the Exterior Signage Heritage Permit application for 244 Kingston Road.

• The Committee was informed of the Town’s receipt of a Demolition Permit application for 759 Kingston Road West. M. Sawchuck shared information and photos regarding the

57 context and condition of the site being beyond repair. The Committee expressed support for staff to sign off on the demolition and discussed opportunities for material salvage prior to demolition.

• Committee Members discussed the status of the Heritage Minute Video Project. J. Wood presented a rough-cut of the next video regarding the St. Francis Centre. M. Sawchuck provided an update on assistance from the Corporate Communications team to finalize the videos for posting. Members discussed highlighting the Old Post Inn for the third video.

Recommendation(s)

None.

58 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax May 17, 2021 Motion

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Resolution

Moved by: Mayor Collier Seconded by: Regional Councillor Dies

WHEREAS the Town of Ajax remains committed to our decades-long tradition of environmentalism and advocacy on behalf of water quality as a proud Great Lakes community, and active member of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a binational coalition of 131 U.S. and Canadian Mayors and local officials working to advance the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River;

AND WHEREAS Council identified advocacy for tertiary treatment at the Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) as a priority in the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan;

AND WHEREAS Ajax’s nearshore continues to be threatened by nuisance algae overgrowth, which has huge tourism and resident enjoyment consequences over the long-term, clogs water intake pipes and causes negative impacts to fish habitat;

AND WHEREAS projected impacts of climate change and urban growth, including the potential “Lake Ontario” solution for wastewater as the result of growth in York Region identified by Minister Yurek in his letter to York Region dated July 2020, (formerly identified for an “Upper York Sewage Solution”) are expected to make these cladophora algal blooms worse as Lake Ontario water temperature increases and algal growth seasons are extended;

AND WHEREAS several guiding documents including the Province of Ontario’s Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy, and Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Agreement (COA) specifically identify the need for action to restore and protect the Great Lakes, which include phosphorus concentration and loading targets, as well as addressing both harmful and nuisance algae;

AND WHEREAS the investigation completed by Dr. Auer, funded by the Town of Ajax, has identified the Duffins Creek WPCP as causing the nuisance cladophora blooms in the Lake Ontario nearshore due to increased phosphorus concentrations;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Ajax Council reaffirms its commitment to water quality and protection of our nearshore;

2. Staff be directed to develop a resolution for submission to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for their consideration, seeking provincial and federal cooperation and funding to:

59 a. Formally acknowledge the triggers of Cladophora blooms and how to prevent it;

b. Develop and implement Phosphorus Reduction Action Plans/algae mitigation strategies for all Great Lakes, including Lake Ontario;

c. Implement tertiary treatment for wastewater to mitigate nutrients, protect habitat and enhance biodiversity;

d. Implement green infrastructure and conserve and restore existing wetlands to improve water quality and mitigate impacts of stormwater; and

3. This motion be distributed to Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Hon. Mark Holland, MP for Ajax; Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Rod Phillips, MPP for Ajax; Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Executive Director and Board of Directors.

60 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax May 17, 2021 Motion

Support Local Procurement Policy

Moved by: Mayor Collier Seconded by: Councillor Tyler Morin

WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantive impact on business due to closures and restrictions, and local governments are compelled to take action to support their recovery wherever feasible;

AND WHEREAS there are over 2,500 businesses in the Town of Ajax, contributing approximately $8.0 million in annual property taxes to the Town;

AND WHEREAS the Town is bound by both national and provincial legislation and international trade agreements, requiring fair and open processes for the purchase of all public sector goods, greatly restricting the ability to adopt local preference policies;

AND WHEREAS the Town’s Purchasing By-Law permits local or regional priority to be given only in cases of a “tie breaker” scenario when all other factors are equal, in line with other major municipalities including Ottawa and Hamilton;

AND WHEREAS the Cities of London, Thunder Bay and Toronto have implemented specific purchasing policies for the purchase of local food and beverage for their municipal facilities, events and other needs;

AND WHEREAS the Region of Peel’s purchasing guidelines require all municipal bid opportunities to be posted in local papers and on the municipality’s website for ease of access by local businesses;

AND WHEREAS the Cities of Toronto, Hamilton and Windsor have implemented “social procurement” policies, encouraging the achievement of strategic social, economic and workforce development goals through their procurement process;

AND WHEREAS the provincial Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act permits the promotion of community benefits through infrastructure like “local job creation and training opportunities… improvement of public space within the community, and any specific benefits identified by the community”;

AND WHEREAS the provincial Broader Public Sector Purchase guidelines permit the addition of a “value add” section to bid documents for consideration as part of the assessment criteria;

61 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Staff be directed to undertake a review of the Town’s purchasing policies and by-law to recommend enhancements to local preference that are legally defensible, including with consideration to innovative policies that may not be widely adopted across Ontario municipalities like social procurement or community benefit policies;

2. Staff be directed to review the ability to add a “value add” section in all bid documents so that prospective vendors are able to provide additional details and incentives to be considered as part of the entire proposal, in line with the provincial Broader Public Sector Purchase guidelines;

3. Staff be directed to review the ability for all purchases under $5,000 made by staff to be directed to local or regional vendors where feasible;

4. Staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion to ensure that any potential recommendations are not contrary to the Town’s international or national trade obligations, or in contravention of any provincial legislation; and

5. Staff be directed to report back to Council or the appropriate Standing Committee by November 2021 with options for implementation in 2022.

62 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax May 17, 2021 Motion

2021 Census Support

Moved by: Mayor Collier Seconded by: Councillor Khan

WHEREAS accurate and complete census data supports our community by providing demographic information that can be used to improve our programming, services, community planning (locally and regionally), economic development, and funding;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ajax Council supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca.

63 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax May 17, 2021 Motion

Respecting Gender Identification and Expression

Moved by: Councillor Bower Seconded by: Councillor Tyler Morin

WHEREAS the Canadian Human Rights Act as well as the Ontario Human Rights Code prohibit discrimination and harassment because of gender identity or expression in employment, facilities and services, contracts, memberships, etc.;

AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax approved an internal Gender Identity and Gender Expression Policy in October 2016 to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for employees, customers, service providers, etc.;

AND WHEREAS gender identity is each person’s internal and individual experience of gender. It is their sense of being a woman, a man, both, neither, or anywhere along the gender spectrum. A person’s gender identity may be the same as or different from their birth-assigned sex. Gender identity is fundamentally different from a person’s sexual orientation;

AND WHEREAS gender expression is how a person publicly presents their gender. This can include behaviour and outward appearance such as dress, hair, make-up, body language and voice. A person’s chosen name and pronoun are also common ways of expressing gender;

AND WHEREAS learning about the needs of transgendered people and gender non- conforming individuals, looking for barriers, developing or changing policies and procedures and undertaking training will help make sure we are actively respecting all individuals, treating everyone with the dignity they deserve, and taking steps to prevent discrimination;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Ajax Council affirms its support of transgendered people and gender non-conforming individuals, and commitment to gender inclusivity accommodations to eliminate barriers;

2. The Manager of HR Services and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator be directed to review the Town’s internal Gender Identity and Gender Expression Policy and update

64 the policy as necessary to ensure it remains reflective and responsive to the rights and needs of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals;

3. The Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator be directed to develop a Gender Identity and Gender Expression Action Plan to implement short-term gender inclusivity accommodations such as:

• reviewing all Town application processes and collection of personal information to determine requirement for gender identification information and updating as necessary;

• introducing a gender pronoun awareness initiative to educate Council and employees on the importance of pronouns and ways pronouns can be used at work;

• conducting gender inclusivity training for all staff; and

• examining facility infrastructure needs including signage to support the Town’s Positive Spaces Program.

65 The Corporation of the Town of Ajax May 17, 2021 Motion

Westney Road Noise Study

Moved by: Regional Councillor Crawford Seconded by: Councillor Tyler Morin

WHEREAS resident safety is of the utmost concern to Ajax Council;

AND WHEREAS continued resident feedback has identified the area of Westney Road between Highway 2/Kingston Road and Ravenscroft Road as becoming more noisy, and observed traffic speeds increasing;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

Ajax Council request that The Region of Durham initiate a noise pollution study and speed study for the portion of Westney Road between Highway 2/Kingston Road and Ravenscroft Road in the Town of Ajax; and

That this motion be distributed to Durham Region Works Committee for consideration.

66 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX

BY-LAW NUMBER 31-2021

A By-law to amend By-law 45-2020, 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 45-2020 as amended be further amended as follows:

SCHEDULE XXI

FIRE ROUTES

ADD:

Municipal Address Name of Property Approval Date

20 Pugsley Court Ventura Self Storage May 17, 2021

READ a first and second time this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

READ a third time and passed this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

______Mayor

______D-Clerk

67 N

FIRE ROUTE

PUGSLEY COURT FIRE ROUTE

FIRE ROUTE FIRE ROUTE

NOT TO SCALE LEGEND LOCATION / DESCRIPTION: 20 PUGSLEY COURT, AJAX, ONTARIO, L1Z 0K4 BLOCK 3 - PLAN 40M-2450 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF PROPERTY LINE

NO STOPPING - FIRE ROUTE SHOWN AS DESIGNATED TYPE QTY. NO PARKING - FIRE ROUTE FIRE ROUTE SIGN ON BACK MOUNTED STREET LIGHT POLE END MOUNTED

FIRE ROUTE SIGN ON BACK MOUNTED SIGN POST END MOUNTED

FIRE ROUTE SIGN ON BACK MOUNTED BUILDING OR STRUCTURE END MOUNTED

ENTRANCE TO BUILDING

FIRE (SIAMESE) CONNECTION DATE: SCHEDULE 08 APRIL, 2021 NUMBER FIRE HYDRANT 68 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX

BY-LAW NUMBER 32-2021

A By-law to designate the Nicholas Austin Property located at 775 Kingston Road East, known as Part of Lots 1 and 2 Concession 1 Pickering, as a property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.

WHEREAS Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18), as amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property to be of cultural heritage value or interest;

AND WHEREAS 2615898 Ontario Inc. is the registered owner of the property known as the Nicholas Austin Property being more particularly described in Schedule “A” attached hereto (the “Property”);

AND WHEREAS The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax has caused to be served on the Ontario Heritage Trust a Notice of Intention to Designate the Property and has caused such Notice of Intention to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;

AND WHEREAS no person has served a notice of objection to the proposed designation on the Clerk of the said Corporation;

AND WHEREAS the Council has considered the recommendations of the Ajax Heritage Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax ENACTS as follows:

1. THAT the Property be designated as being of cultural heritage value or interest for the reasons set out in Schedule “B”, attached hereto.

2. THAT this designation shall not preclude any changes that may be deemed necessary for the efficient use of the Property provided that any changes shall be in keeping with the current character of the Property and shall be carried out in consultation with the Ajax Heritage Advisory Committee.

3. THAT the Municipal Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be registered against the Property in the land registry office.

4. THAT the Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this By-law to be served on the Ontario Heritage Trust and to cause Notice of Passing of this By-law to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality.

READ a first time and second time this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

READ a third time and finally passed this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

______Mayor

______D-Clerk

SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW NUMBER 32-2021

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

PIN 26453-0884 (LT) Part of Lots 1 and 2 Con 2 Pickering, Parts 5, 6 and 7 Plan 40R26251: Town of Ajax

70 SCHEDULE “B” TO BY-LAW NUMBER 32-2021

STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST FOR THE NICHOLAS AUSTIN PROPERTY

Description of Property

The Nicholas Austin Property is a roughly 100-acre evolved farmstead located at 775 Kingston Road East, near the eastern limits of the Town of Ajax. The property includes a two-storey, Georgian dwelling constructed c. 1850 and several historically-significant outbuildings such as a barn, a combined stable and garage, and an early example of an airplane hangar.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value

The cultural heritage value of the Nicholas Austin Property resides in its historical associations, its architecture and its contextual relationship with other significant heritage properties in the general area. The property contains one of the oldest remaining dwellings in the Town, a collection of interesting agricultural buildings and a rare example of an early airplane hangar.

Historical Value The Nicholas Austin Property is historically significant for its associations with early Quaker settlement in Pickering Township and the Red Wing Orchards / Stonehaven Farm property. The house on the property was likely built for Nicholas Austin (1792-1863), who purchased the land from his brother-in-law, Eleazer Brooks Orvis (1797-1879) in 1827. Both men emigrated from Vermont to Pickering in June 1821 to buy farms and build log homes. They returned to Vermont in 1822 to gather their families and in February 1822 made a five-and-a-half day voyage back to Pickering in an ox sleigh covered with tin. Once permanently settled in Pickering, the Austin family was accepted into The Society of Friends at the Yonge Street meeting. They were present for the “Great Separation” in 1828, in which approximately two-thirds of Quakers separated themselves in a group that came to be called the "Hicksite." Hicksite Quakers emphasized the role of the “Inward Light” in guiding individual faith and conscience, as opposed to Orthodox Quakers who focused more on a Protestant model of biblical authority. Nicolas Austin took on the role of Clerk for the Pickering Hicksite Quakers and was also employed by the Township as an “assessor.” Although the construction date of the house on this property has not been confirmed, it is estimated to be c. 1850, as a brick residence is noted in the 1851 census records and the existing dwelling is clearly shown in Tremaine’s 1860 Map of the County of Ontario. The house and farm property remained in the Austin family until 1876.

The property became associated with another prominent family in 1935 when it was purchased and merged with the adjacent Red Wing Orchards property on the north side of Kingston Road. Red Wing Orchards was purchased in 1927 by George McLaughlin, son of carriage-building pioneer Robert McLaughlin whose Oshawa-based McLaughlin Carriage and McLaughlin Motor Car companies were purchased by General Motors in 1918. George McLaughlin purchased Red Wing Orchards as a country residence for his daughter Ethel Kathleen (1905-1984) and son-in- law George Norman Irwin (1903-1983). In addition to being an orchard operator, Irwin was also a pilot and the owner of a small commercial airline. He purchased the Nicholas Austin Property to expand his agricultural operations and began modifying the existing buildings for his needs, including renovations to the Nicholas Austin House in 1936 for the habitation of two families and the addition of a galvanized airplane hangar. During the 1920s and 30s, wealthy members of the Toronto Flying Club would fly to Red Wing Orchards, by then known as Stonehaven, for lavish garden parties. The modifications made to the Nicholas Austin House and surrounding agricultural buildings in the 1930s inextricably link the subject property to the Stonehaven property on the opposite side of Kingston Road.

Design Value The property is significant as a unique and early example of an evolved farmstead in Ajax. The property hosts a collection of buildings clustered together along the south side of Kingston Road, many of which are considered to be architecturally significant. The principal building on the property is a c. 1850 Georgian-style residence with 20th century additions. This style of architecture filtered from Britain via the United States in the early 1790s and was adopted by many of the Loyalists settlers who passed into Canada by way of the United States. The Nicholas Austin House possesses many of the trademark characteristics of the style and displays a box-like massing, rectangular floor plan, side gable roof, symmetrical elevations and Classical proportions. Alterations in 1936 converted the house into two units and resulted in the creation of two symmetrical entrances in the middle bays of the front elevation, both housed beneath a hipped-roof central porch with Arts & Crafts influences. It is believed that the house

71 was originally constructed of brick, which would make it one of the oldest brick buildings in the Town. A stucco cladding is now present and it is unknown if the original material remains beneath this surface. Despite the alterations that have occurred over time, some of the original features, such as the small-paned, 12-over-12, double hung windows and the simple cornices with gable-end returns, remain visible.

The collection of outbuildings on the property possess more visual interest than other, more utilitarian, agricultural buildings found throughout the Town. A timber-frame, gable roof barn likely dating from the mid-1800s is located south of the house at the end of a gravel drive. It has a rectangular plan with the long side facing south and a concrete silo to the north. A well- constructed fieldstone foundation with large quoins sits beneath exterior walls clad in cedar shingles and a roof covered in sheet metal panels. A square louvered vent with painted wood slats and a pyramidal medal top sits at the centre of the roof ridge, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. A combined eight-stall stable and five-bay garage dating from 1936 matches the character of the barn with cedar shingle cladding and a similar roof vent, but also includes an interesting bird house feature in the northern gable end. Directly west of the stable and garage structure is a one-storey airplane hangar built in 1936 with a curved metal roof and horizontal metal siding. This collection of agricultural outbuildings is surely amongst the most interesting and eclectic in the Town.

Contextual Value Contextually, the property reflects the agricultural character of the Greenbelt along this portion of Kingston Road and maintains important visual and historical links with other heritage properties in the area. This cluster of buildings has remained relatively unchanged for nearly a century and together represent the deep agricultural history of this area and the region as a whole. Together with the many buildings of the Stonehaven property on the north side of Kingston Road, this property contributes to a cluster of 19th and 20th century historic buildings of architectural merit. The property also exists in close proximity to the Hicksite/Brown Cemetery, located 2 km west, which is the final resting place for many early Quaker families, including the Austins, who settled this area of the Township in the early 1800s.

Description of Heritage Attributes

Key attributes that express the heritage value of the Nicholas Austin Property include:

Nicholas Austin House: • The general footprint, massing, form and siting of the building on the property; • The T-shaped plan with a two-storey rectangular front and a one-and-a-half-storey rear tail/wing; • The Georgian-style characteristics of the main building mass including its rectangular floor plan, side gable roof, symmetrical elevations, limited detailing and Classical proportions; • The fieldstone foundation laid in a random pattern with large stone quoins; • The front (north-facing) facade displaying four-bay symmetrical configuration with two separate front doors centrally placed between and below windows to the side and above; • The pattern of fenestration including all flat-arched, 12-over-12, double-hung windows and other historic windows; • The Arts & Crafts-influenced central entrance porch consisting of hipped roof and red brick columns; • The low-sloped roof with return eaves at the gable ends; • The brick chimneys at the gabled ends of the main building mass and located centrally above the rear wing; • The shed roof dormer on the western slope of the rear addition roof; and • The masonry cellar entrance located on the west side of the rear wing.

Barn: • The general footprint, massing, form and siting of the structure on the property; • The timber frame construction with large, sliding barn doors on the north and south elevations; • The fieldstone foundation laid in a random pattern with large stone quoins and wood windows; • The cedar shingle cladding; • The low-sloped gable roof clad in metal panels; • The centrally located square, louvered roof vent with painted wood slats and a pyramidal top covered in metal; and • The concrete silo.

Stables and Garage: • The general footprint, massing, form and siting of the structure on the property; • The locations of door and window openings including garage doors; • The cedar shingle cladding and wood windows; • The medium-sloped gable roof clad in cedar shingles with unique hipped-roof treatments at the gable-end returns; • The centrally located square, louvered roof vent with painted wood slats and a pyramidal top; and • The two gabled dormers on the eastern slope of the stables roof; and • The bird house at the top of the northern gable wall.

Hangar: • The general footprint, massing, form and siting of the structure on the property; and • The large entrance door on the southern elevation.

Landscape: • The visibility of the house from Kingston Road; • The mature trees bounding the house on its east and west sides; • The wide, earthen ramp at the north elevation of the barn; and • The agricultural character of the property as expressed by the spatial configuration of the buildings and their generous yards.

73 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AJAX

BY-LAW NUMBER 33-2021

Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its regular meeting of May 17, 2021.

WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that municipal powers shall be exercised by By-law, unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by By-law.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax by the Council thereof as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council at its regular meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2021 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meeting, is, except where the prior approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this By-law.

2. That the Head of the Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax to all such documents.

READ a first and second time this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

READ a third time and passed this Seventeenth day of May, 2021.

______Mayor

______D-Clerk