Oshawa public meetings in 2023

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a presentation on public art locations for The Frame Project and a report recommending printing updated brochures. The meeting is largely procedural, with no delegations, referrals, or correspondence listed.

• Presentation on The Frame Project Public Art Locations by Susan Kordalewski
• Report HTG-23-69 recommending printing updated Heritage Oshawa Brochure, cost not to exceed $1000 from 2023 Printing and Reproduction budget

Information Package

This is an information package for the December 13, 2023 Oshawa City Council meeting. It contains correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, information reports, and committee minutes for receiving and filing. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of January 8, 2024.

• INFO-23-243: Summary of Contracts Awarded Sept 6 to Nov 30, 2023
• INFO-23-238: Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation Q3 2023 Shareholder Report
• INFO-23-244: Q3 2023 Members of Council Expense Report
• INFO-23-240/241: Region of Durham correspondence on Bill 134 and Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act
• INFO-23-255 to 261: Resolutions from other municipalities on autism funding, tenancies, Ontario Works, sewage, infrastructure, cemeteries

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled because quorum will not be attained. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The provided document for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting on December 12, 2023, contains only procedural software placeholders and no meeting details. There are no items listed for discussion, decision, or review.

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including resident appointments to advisory committees, a revised subdivision application for 65 Athabasca Street, and various contracts and by-laws. The agenda includes recommendations from standing committees on topics like EV charging stations, downtown parking, and accessibility ramps. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the subdivision approval and advisory committee changes are notable.

• Approve revised draft plan of subdivision at 65 Athabasca Street: 21 single-detached lots, 22 semi-detached, 46 townhouses (Athabasca Residences Corp.)
• Appoint residents to advisory committees; change Animal Care Advisory Committee to 6 stakeholder + 4 resident members, meet quarterly
• Award $149,525 contract to Northern Lights Landscape Architects for Northview Lawn Bowling design
• Approve 2024 Borrowing By-law
• Approve new paid on-street parking on Bond Street West (15-min and 2-hour zones)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing its year-end accomplishments and the upcoming work plan for 2024. Members will also consider the proposed meeting schedule for the next year and receive information from City Council.

• 2024 Proposed Meeting Dates
• 2023 Year End Accomplishments and 2024 Work Plan
• Information from City Council regarding its November 20, 2023 meeting

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled because quorum was not attained. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from city planner Branden Morris about a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for 1226 King Street East. The committee will also consider adopting its 2024 meeting schedule and acknowledge a letter of thanks from the Friends of Second Marsh. No delegations or referrals from Council are scheduled.

• Presentation on 1226 King Street East Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval
• Adoption of 2024 proposed meeting dates (Report OEAC-23-55)
• Letter of thanks from Friends of Second Marsh (Report OEAC-23-56)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will decide on policy options to amend Fireworks By-law 59-2014 based on consultation results, and will consider several other items including accessible wheelchair swings in parks, the Fire Services 2022 annual report, and a request to rename a bridge on the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path.

• SF-23-38: Select option to amend Fireworks By-law 59-2014 (All Wards)
• SF-23-39: Revise Parks Development Design Standards to consider accessible wheelchair swings
• SF-23-40: Receive Fire Services 2022 annual report for information
• SF-23-41: Receive Outstanding Items List Status Report for Q4 2023
• SF-23-42: Refer request to rename bridge on Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path to staff

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Oshawa and new on-street paid parking spaces on Bond Street West. The committee will also receive a status report on outstanding items. Two previously tabled items on fleet decarbonization and memorials for unmarked graves are listed as matters tabled.

• Update on EV charging stations in Downtown Oshawa, including collaboration with Oshawa Power and a report back on usage data and cost analysis 12 months after revenue collection begins
• Proposed 15-minute parking limit on south side of Bond Street West between specified points east of Centre Street North
• Proposed 2-hour paid parking at $1.25 per 60 minutes on south side of Bond Street West between specified points west of Centre Street North
• Fourth quarter 2023 outstanding items list status report for information
• Tabled items: Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy (CS-21-105) and Memorials, Recognizing Unmarked Graves (CO-23-11)

City Council Special Meeting

Oshawa City Council is holding a special meeting to commence the Mayor's 2024 Proposed Budget. Council will consider staff reports on the tax levy and other revenue sources, reserve and reserve fund requirements, interfund notes, and expense exclusions. The meeting is focused on approving the funding mechanisms for the proposed budget, which may be amended during the meeting.

• Approve tax levy and other revenue sources to fund 2024 Mayor's Proposed Budget (Report CNCL-23-125)
• Approve $41.00 million in capital funded by reserves and reserve funds, plus $0.470 million from other revenue sources (Report CNCL-23-126)
• Repay $2,197,210 in interfund notes through Debt Management Reserve (Report CNCL-23-127)
• Exclude tangible capital asset amortization and post-employment benefit expenses from 2024 Operating Budget (Report CNCL-23-128)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The committee is not deciding or discussing any listed business at this meeting.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several planning and development items, including a revised zoning and subdivision application for 65 Athabasca Street, heritage designation recommendations for 442 King Street East and 357 Simcoe Street South, and the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy. The committee will also discuss authorizing a public information centre for the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study and a request to participate in a Durham Region technology trial. A closed session will address appraisal reports and options for City-owned land on Athol Street East.

• Revised zoning and draft plan of subdivision for 65 Athabasca Street: 21 single-detached lots, 22 semi-detached, 46 street townhouses
• Heritage designation recommendation for 442 King Street East under Ontario Heritage Act
• Update on heritage designation for 357 Simcoe Street South, deferred to Q4 2024
• Authorization for Public Information Centre for Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study (Q1 2024)
• Request to participate in Durham Regional Technology Development Site trial with Bell Canada and Cheetah Networks (no cost to city)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing several municipal items including the 2024 Borrowing By-law and portable ramp options for storefronts. The committee will also consider a contract award for lawn bowling design and an extension for employee benefits providers.

• Approval of the 2024 Borrowing By-law
• $149,525 contract award to Northern Lights Landscape Architects for Northview Lawn Bowling Design
• Selection of portable ramp options for Oshawa storefronts
• One-year extension of current employee benefits provider contracts
• Update on $1,500,000 in approved funding for the Harmony Creek Trail Extension

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to adopt its 2024 meeting schedule and to consider revisions to the draft designation statement for 117 King Street East. The agenda also includes presentations on the Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024–2027 and a proposed demolition at 31 Thornton Road South. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule (Report HTG-23-66)
• Revisions to draft designation statement for 117 King Street East (Report HTG-23-67)
• Presentation on Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024–2027
• Presentation on proposed demolition at 31 Thornton Road South

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend reallocating previously allocated funds for accessibility projects, including motion-activated doors, accessible modifications, and a hearing loop system. They will also hear presentations on the Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027, Durham Region's 311 service for people with disabilities, and proposed 2024 accessible capital projects.

• Reallocate funds to motion activated doors at Donevan Recreation Complex ($60,000)
• Reallocate funds to main entrance accessible modifications at Laval Community Centre ($15,000)
• Reallocate funds to accessible design at Knights of Columbus Park ($65,000)
• Reallocate funds to hearing loop system at Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery ($20,000)
• Allocate $150,000 to Knights of Columbus Accessibility for 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several items including committee appointments, road safety measures, and development applications. Discussions include 40 km/h zone expansions, sidewalk requests, and various land use amendments.

• Councillor appointments to various Committees and External Agencies
• New Community Centre in Northwood Business Park (Ward 2)
• Conversion of standard parking into six accessible spaces at Delpark Homes Centre (Ward 1)
• Designation of a 40 km/h zone south of Taunton Road East (Ward 1)
• Expansion of the 40 km/h pilot program near Harmony Road and Ritson Road (Ward 3)

Special Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Special Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to consider Report SF-23-37 regarding a new Community Centre in the Northwood Business Park (Ward 2). The only recommendation is to forward the report to City Council without a recommendation, meaning the committee is not taking a position. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Report SF-23-37 on new Community Centre in Northwood Business Park (Ward 2)
• Recommendation to forward report to City Council without a recommendation

Information Package

This is an information package for the November 15, 2023 Council meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, and committee minutes for receiving and filing. No decisions are being made; items pulled may be added to agendas starting the week of November 27, 2023.

• Resignation of Robert Astley from Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Correspondence on Increased Assessment Grant for 161 Athol Street East
• Resolution from Aurora requesting province re-evaluate cannabis store formula
• Resolution from Bluewater requesting province improve childcare availability
• Minutes from six Oshawa committees (Oct-Nov 2023)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several traffic and accessibility items to City Council. They will consider a request to install snow/ice melt cables in a sidewalk, a petition for temporary speed cushions, a 3-way stop request, and adding accessible parking spaces. The committee will also consider a donation request from United Way Greater Toronto for monthly parking passes. No public presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• Sidewalk alteration request for heated sidewalk (snow/ice melt cables) in Ward 1 (Report CO-23-61)
• Petition for temporary speed cushions on Columbus Road West, Ward 1 (Report CO-23-60)
• 3-way stop request at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue, Ward 4 — staff recommend not implementing (Report CO-23-58)
• Conversion of standard parking spaces to six additional accessible spaces at Delpark Homes Centre (Report CO-23-59)
• Donation request from United Way Greater Toronto for monthly parking passes for silent auction (Report CO-23-62)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to consider a staff report recommending that City Council direct staff to investigate the potential implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems on Oshawa roads. The agenda contains no other substantive items; all other sections are listed as none or empty. The committee will vote on whether to forward this recommendation to Council.

• SF-23-35: Research and feasibility of implementing Automated Speed Enforcement in Oshawa (All Wards)
• Recommendation to direct staff to investigate ASE systems and associated technologies
• ASE would enforce speed limits in School Zones and Community Safety Zones
• Cites examples from Toronto, Durham Region, Pickering, and Ajax

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council to receive a presentation of the Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget, including the 2024 Capital Budget, the Nine-year Capital Forecast, and the 2024 Operating Budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for receiving the presentation and possibly additional items presented at the meeting.

• Presentation of 2024 Capital Budget
• Presentation of Nine-year Capital Forecast
• Presentation of 2024 Operating Budget
• Confirming by-law for the November 10, 2023 meeting

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the 2024-2027 Oshawa Strategic Plan and a fireworks by-law review, and will consider several reports including a budget update and a film night working group report. The agenda also includes a motion regarding a nomination to the Durham Environmental Achievement Awards.

• Presentation on Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027 by Enez Perkins
• Presentation on Fireworks By-law Review by Dan Livesey
• Report OEAC-23-54: nomination to Durham Environmental Achievement Awards
• Report OEAC-23-53: 4th Quarter Budget Update
• Report OEAC-23-50: Film Night Working Group Report

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and recommendations, including a petition for sidewalks on Division Street, a proposed delegation of consent authority, a zoning amendment for townhouses at 570 Shakespeare Avenue, a sign variance at 30 Park Road North, and a closed-session update on the GO rail extension. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on these items.

• Petition for sidewalk construction on Division Street (Ward 4) – committee to select an option
• Proposed delegation of consent granting authority to Committee of Adjustment, with member remuneration increase from $75 to $125 per meeting
• Zoning by-law amendment to rezone 570 Shakespeare Avenue to permit 105 townhouses and up to 12 accessory apartments
• Sign variance application for Pattison Outdoor Advertising at 30 Park Road North to add read-o-graphs
• Closed-session update on Oshawa-to-Bowmanville GO Rail Extension (Ward 5)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations to City Council. Items include awarding computer equipment contracts, approving a new election sign by-law, adopting a land acknowledgement policy, and receiving updates on development approval funds and accessibility.

• Award $351,321 contract to CDW Canada Corp. for computer equipment (RFT C2023-090)
• Award $188,890 contract to Nova Networks for Microsoft Surfaces (RFT C2023-092)
• Approve new Election Sign By-law, repealing By-law 42-2014
• Approve Land Acknowledgement Policy with $20,000 for interior signage
• Recommend website alert about missing accessible curb-cut at Ed Broadbent Park

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study, the Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027, and current and proposed future trail development. The committee will also consider endorsing reports with comments on the 2024 Active Transportation Master Plan update and the GO Rail service extension from Oshawa to Bowmanville.

• Presentation: Durham Meadoway Visioning Study by Regional Municipality of Durham
• Presentation: Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• Presentation: Current and proposed future trail development
• Report OATAC-23-28: Endorse comments on 2024 Active Transportation Master Plan update
• Report OATAC-23-29: Endorse comments on GO Rail service extension from Oshawa to Bowmanville

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including a 21-storey mixed-use rental building at 70 King Street East and a zoning change for 39 stacked townhouse units on Ritson Road South. Council will also consider funding approvals for a stormwater master plan and seven new plow trucks, plus various fee and by-law updates. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and committee reports.

• Approve 21-storey mixed-use building with 198 rental units at 70 King Street East (ED-23-183)
• Approve zoning amendment for 39 stacked townhouse units at 480-506 Ritson Road South (ED-23-182)
• Award $666,670 contract to Matrix Solutions for Stormwater Management Master Plan (CF-23-75)
• Award $2,981,200 contract to Premier Truck Group for 7 plow trucks (CF-23-76)
• Approve additional $75,000 for Elena Park redevelopment (CF-23-70)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive presentations on proposed demolitions of the Albert Street Bridge and the Farewell Street Pedestrian Bridge, plus sign applications at 61 Charles Street and 72 Simcoe Street North. The committee will also consider a report recommending creation of a working group for salvaged Windfields area items. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation: proposed demolition of Albert Street Bridge
• Presentation: proposed demolition and replacement of Farewell Street Pedestrian Bridge
• Presentation: sign application at 61 Charles Street
• Presentation: sign application at 72 Simcoe Street North
• Report HTG-23-65: create Windfields Area Salvaged Items Working Group

Information Package

This is an information package for the October 25, 2023 Council meeting, containing items for receipt and filing. It includes correspondence on various topics, resolutions from other municipalities, the 2022 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserve Funds, and minutes from multiple committees. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• Correspondence from MPP Catherine Fife regarding Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act
• Correspondence from Town of Whitby about noise at Oshawa Executive Airport
• Petition from Columbus residents on Draft Part II Plan amendments
• 2022 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserve Funds
• Resolutions from McKellar, Midland, and Rainy River on provincial/federal matters

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports and presentations, including on the city's 2024-2027 strategic plan and a fireworks by-law review. The committee will also consider allocating up to $1,150 for a Pet Wellness Day and endorsing its 2024 work plan and budget.

• Presentation on Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027 by Enez Perkins
• Presentation on City of Oshawa Fireworks By-law Review by Dan Livesey
• Proposed allocation of up to $1,150.00 from 2023 operating budget for Pet Wellness Day costs
• Endorsement of 2024 O.A.C.A.C. Work Plan and Budget submission
• Receipt of Community Resources Working Group reports for June, September, and October 2023

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend items to City Council. They will consider a proposed amendment to the Fence and Sight Triangle By-law to prohibit permanent use of plastic construction fencing, and a report on a new community centre in Northwood Business Park. The committee will also discuss a closed item on a potential consolidated fire services dispatch centre.

• SF-23-34: Proposed technical amendments to Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014 to prohibit plastic construction fencing for permanent use, with exemptions for temporary construction and snow fencing
• SF-23-32: New Community Centre in Northwood Business Park (Ward 2) recommended for budget consideration
• SF-23-33: Closed session item on potential consolidated Fire Services Dispatch Centre, including authorization for the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to consider three items: a resident's request to install snow/ice melt cables in her sidewalk, a proposed process for installing oversized stop signs, and improvements to winter maintenance operations and customer feedback. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on these matters.

• Correspondence CO-23-54: resident Natalie Abecassis requests to alter sidewalk for snow/ice melt cables (Ward 1)
• Report CO-23-55: process for installation of oversized stop signs (All Wards)
• Report CO-23-56: winter maintenance operations and customer feedback implementation (All Wards)
• Delegation by Natalie Abecassis on sidewalk standards

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the city's parks system and the Conant Park redesign, and will consider endorsing its 2024 proposed operating budget and work plan. The committee will also receive several information reports, including updates from City Council and the accessibility program.

• Presentation on city parks system and classification by David Billham, Manager, Parks, Planning and Development
• Presentation on Conant Park redesign by Lindsay Clapp, Parks Project Coordinator
• OAAC-23-30: Endorsement of 2024 proposed operating budget and work plan for submission to Finance Services
• OAAC-23-29: Information from Oshawa City Council meeting of June 26, 2023
• OAAC-23-33: Fifth report of the BUILT Environment Subcommittee

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing several financial matters, including the 2024 interim tax levying by-law and updates to general fees. The committee is also considering funding requests for stormwater management, new plow trucks, and park redevelopment.

• Approval of $75,000 for Elena Park redevelopment due-diligence and design
• Award of $666,670 contract to Matrix Solutions Inc. for Stormwater Management Master Plan
• Award of $2,981,200 contract to Premier Truck Group for seven plow trucks
• 2024 General Fees and Charges By-law update
• 2024 Interim Tax Levying By-law approval

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several development applications and policy items, including a revised proposal for a 21-storey building with 198 rental units at 70 King Street East, a zoning amendment for 39 stacked townhouse units on Ritson Road South, and a study of intensification corridors along Bloor and Simcoe Streets South. The committee will also discuss extending the Harbour Road Area Community Improvement Plan and an update on meeting the provincial target of 23,000 new homes by 2032. A public meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. under the Planning Act.

• Revised applications to amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 21-storey, 198-unit rental building at 70 King Street East (ED-23-183)
• Zoning amendment for two 3-storey apartment buildings with 39 units at 480-506 Ritson Road South (ED-23-182)
• Proposed focused intensification study and interim control by-law along Bloor Street and Simcoe Street South corridors (ED-23-192)
• City-initiated amendment to extend Harbour Road Area Community Improvement Plan past Dec. 31, 2023 (ED-23-191)
• $10,000 grant for Biltmore Theatre building and fire code upgrades (ED-23-184)

Joint Hamilton-Oshawa Working Group

The Joint Hamilton-Oshawa Working Group is meeting to discuss a fair and equitable process for jointly appointing a new municipal representative to the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Board of Directors. Staff from both cities will present options for the appointment process. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and presentations.

• Discussion of process to appoint municipal representative to Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Board
• Presentation by Meaghan Harrington (Oshawa) and Norm Schleehahn (Hamilton) on appointment options
• Reference to Oshawa Report ED-23-28 on establishing appointment process
• Reference to Hamilton Report PED23021 on establishing appointment process

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to review and comment on its proposed 2024 budget and work plan. The committee will receive two working group reports with comments and vote on adopting the draft operating budget and work plan for submission to Finance Services.

• Report OATAC-23-23: Comments on proposed 2024 work plan
• Report OATAC-23-24: Comments on proposed 2024 budget
• Report OATAC-23-25: Draft 2024 operating budget and work plan to be adopted and submitted to Finance Services

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council will vote on several key items, including a new Part II Plan for the Columbus Planning Area, additional policy options for the Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program, and funding for Centennial public art projects. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, and committee reports, as well as presentations and delegations on specific matters.

• Adopt Part II Plan for Columbus Planning Area and related Official Plan amendments (By-laws 87-2023, 88-2023)
• Approve $75,000 from Arts and Culture Reserve for public art at Downtown Urban Square and Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park
• Request MTO to prohibit heavy traffic on Harmony Road from 407 to Winchester Road
• License agreement for 9 parking spaces in Ray Street lot for 215 King Street East at $73/month per space
• Increase Revolving Energy Fund expenditure cap to 25% (max $500,000) and rename to Energy Management Fund

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider several reports, most notably recommending that Union Cemetery, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Memorial Park, and Harmony Public School be designated under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive updates on a draft designation for 117 King Street East, the heritage inventory and register, and 2023/2024 work plans and budgets. Several verbal reports on working groups and training are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to designate Union Cemetery, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Memorial Park, and Harmony Public School under Ontario Heritage Act
• Draft designation statement for 117 King Street East received for information
• Endorsement of Heritage Oshawa Inventory and Register Working Group September 2023 report
• Endorsement of 2024 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget submission
• Q3 2023 budget and work plan update received for information

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Cancellation Notice

This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023. No items are listed for discussion or decision, as the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting has one substantive item: Council will select an option for the legislated 2024 budget timeline as outlined in Report CNCL-23-92 on Strong Mayor Powers legislation. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including declarations of interest, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Report CNCL-23-92: Overview of Strong Mayor Powers Legislation (All Wards)
• Recommendation to select an option for 2024 Budget timelines per Section 5.9
• Confirming by-law for the September 25, 2023 meeting

Special Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

This special committee meeting is held to give the public an opportunity to offer feedback on the Business Licensing By-law. Staff will present a review of the by-law, and delegations may be requested. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public feedback on Business Licensing By-law
• Presentation by Ken Man, Manager, Policy, Licensing and Business Services, and Dan Livesey, Senior Policy Advisor

Information Package

This is an information package for the September 20, 2023 Oshawa council meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions, reports, and committee minutes for receipt and filing. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of October 16, 2023. Notable items include correspondence about the provincial Building Faster Fund, resolutions on issues like the Greenbelt and guaranteed livable income, and the 2023 Q2 council expense report.

• Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Building Faster Fund for housing targets
• Resolution from Town of Grimsby requesting federal Guaranteed Livable Income program
• Resolution from City of Hamilton requesting Province abandon Greenbelt development plan
• Resolution requesting Province declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic
• 2023 Q2 Members of Council Expense Report (INFO-23-187)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on accessibility improvements, including accessible parking at Delpark Homes Centre and the redevelopment of Greenbriar Park. The committee will also consider endorsing its proposed 2024 operating budget and work plan, and receive several information reports from Council and subcommittees.

• Presentation on accessible parking improvements at Delpark Homes Centre
• Presentation on Greenbriar Park redevelopment
• Endorsement of 2024 O.A.A.C. proposed operating budget and work plan
• Report OAAC-23-29: Information from Oshawa City Council (June 2023)
• Report OAAC-23-33: Fifth Report of the BUILT Environment Subcommittee

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including options for expanding the Side Boulevard Grass Cutting Program, a request to the province for a heavy truck ban on Harmony Road, a parking license agreement for 215 King Street East, and the publishing of radar message board traffic data. The committee will also receive a report on replacing unsafe catch basin covers and a status report on outstanding items.

• CO-23-46: Select an option for expanding the Side Boulevard Grass Cutting Program (All Wards)
• CO-23-45: Request Ministry of Transportation to implement No Heavy Traffic prohibition on Harmony Road from 407 to Winchester Road (Ward 1)
• CO-23-49: License agreement for 9 parking spaces in Ray Street lot for 215 King Street East at $73.00 plus HST per space per month (Ward 4)
• CO-23-44: Do not publish radar message board traffic data on website; instead share with councillors and create a program webpage (All Wards)
• CO-23-52: Direct staff to replace catch basin covers unsafe for bicycles (All Wards)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider three staff reports. The main item is selecting a policy option for the Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program. The committee will also discuss trail lighting and review its outstanding items list.

• SF-23-28: Select an option for Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program policy (All Wards)
• SF-23-29: Feasibility of adding trail lighting on Michael Starr Trail between Bruce Street and Front Street (Wards 4 and 5)
• SF-23-30: Outstanding Items List Status Report for third quarter 2023 (All Wards)
• Delegation by Chris Seepe on Report SF-23-28

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is deciding on several financial items, including additional funding for Dieppe Court, changes to the Revolving Energy Fund, and a $30,000 expense for Welcome Gateway signs. It will also receive updates on capital projects, financial position, and contracts. A presentation and a delegation request are scheduled, along with several correspondence items for direction.

• Additional $152,203.99 from Infrastructure Reserve for Dieppe Court Capital Cost Sharing Agreement (Ward 5)
• Revolving Energy Fund renamed 'Energy Management Fund', expenditure cap raised to 25% (max $500,000)
• Up to $30,000 from 2023 operating budget for Welcome Gateway sign printing
• Cancellation of project 17540011 – Harmony Creek Branch 3 Watercourse Improvement Study
• Presentation by Friends of Second Marsh on 'Love the Marsh!' fundraising campaign (Ward 5)

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee recommended several funding allocations and budget referrals to City Council. Key actions included funding for city signage and infrastructure adjustments for Dieppe Court, as well as referring grant requests to the 2024 budget.

• Recommended $30,000 from 2023 operating budget for Welcome Gateway signs
• Recommended $152,203.99 from Infrastructure Reserve for Dieppe Court reconstruction
• Recommended referring Sunrise Seniors Place fence funding (CF-23-63) to 2024 budget
• Recommended referring Ontario Philharmonic grant request (CF-23-67) to 2024 budget
• Recommended referring Oshawa Power Board stipend increases (CF-23-65, CF-23-66) to staff for a report
• Recommended cancelling Harmony Creek Branch 3 Watercourse Improvement Study (Project 17540011)
• Recommended renaming Revolving Energy Fund to 'Energy Management Fund' and increasing expenditure cap to 25% (max $500,000)
• Removed support for Bill 5 from Outstanding Items Status Report after it was voted down by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several items, including endorsing a land use alternative for the Central Oshawa transit study, declaring city-owned lands as surplus, and referring a request for retroactive funding for the Biltimore Theatre. The agenda also includes a proposal to rename Ortono Avenue and a referral to investigate grass cutting on unassumed roads. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including real estate matters and lease agreements.

• Endorse Land Use Alternative 3 for the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study (Central Oshawa)
• Declare Christine Crescent right-of-way and portion of Cromwell Avenue road allowance as surplus
• Refer Biltimore Theatre's retroactive CIP funding application to staff for a report
• Approve sign variance for Pattison Outdoor Advertising at 1220 Simcoe Street North
• Approve revised draft plan for Phase 2 of subdivision S-O-2016-06 (Downing Street) to allow 10 street townhouses

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its mandate, the 2024 budget and work plan, and a Winterize your Bike event. It will also consider endorsing comments on several projects, including the Wentworth Street reconstruction, and receive a budget update.

• Endorse comments on Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (OATAC-23-19)
• Endorse comments on Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (OATAC-23-20)
• Recommend comments to Region of Durham on Wentworth Street Reconstruction: Cedar Street to Farewell Street, including reducing auto lanes from four to two and adding multi-use paths (OATAC-23-21)
• Receive 2023 budget and work plan update for third quarter (OATAC-23-22)
• Presentation on Winterize your Bike Event with Durham Active Transportation Committee and Ontario Tech

The Committee endorsed reports on the Stevenson Road and Central Oshawa transit studies. It also recommended specific infrastructure changes for the Wentworth Street reconstruction to the Economic and Development Services Committee. Additionally, a working group was formed to draft the 2024 budget and work plan.

• Created 2024 O.A.T.A.C. Budget and Work Plan Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Bob Astley, Mike Bennett, and Jim Bate to assist with the Winterize your Bike Event (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-19 regarding Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-20 regarding Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (Motion Carried)
• Recommended reducing auto lanes from four to two on Wentworth Street from Ritson Road to Farewell Street (Motion Carried)
• Recommended micro-mobility lanes, a multi-use path on the north side, and a sidewalk on the south side for Wentworth Street reconstruction (Motion Carried)
• Recommended painted cross-ride intersections and traffic lights for safe cycling on Wentworth Street (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OATAC-23-22 regarding the 2023 budget and work plan update for information (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to decide on several recommendations, including approving a road salt awareness postcard with $300 in printing costs, endorsing a fall film night, and creating a working group for the 2024 work plan and budget. The committee will also receive reports on single-use plastics, tree giveaway, and budget updates.

• Approve road salt awareness postcard and allocate $300 for printing 300 copies
• Recommend comments on single-use plastics policy to Economic and Development Services Committee
• Hold Fall Film Night on October 18, 2023, featuring 'Seed: The Untold Story'
• Create 2024 Work Plan and Budget Working Group
• Endorse Tree Planting Working Group tree giveaway

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approved funding for road salt awareness postcards and volunteer refreshments for a tree giveaway. The committee also established a working group to draft the 2024 work plan and operating budget.

• Recommended nominating Friends of Second Marsh for the 2023 Environmental Achievement Awards
• Approved road salt awareness postcard design and $300.00 for printing and shipping
• Recommended submitting comments on single-use plastics policy (Report OEAC-23-34)
• Scheduled Fall Film Night for October 18, 2023, featuring 'Seed: The Untold Story'
• Submitted comments on the Major Transit Station Area study
• Endorsed tree giveaway and allocated $200.00 for volunteer food and drinks
• Created 2024 Work Plan and Budget Working Group with four appointed members
• Approved the 2023 Fall Film Night movie poster for printing and advertising

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council is receiving correspondence from other municipalities, a resolution letter, the Oshawa Power second quarter report, and minutes from three committees. No items are being decided; any items pulled will be added to agendas starting the week of September 11, 2023.

• Correspondence from Town of Ajax on proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement
• Letter of support from Town of Amherstburg regarding healthcare gaps and Code Red/Black emergencies
• City of Ottawa donating decommissioned ambulances to St. John Ambulance and Embassy of Ukraine
• Resolution from Township of Brock requesting provincial legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation second quarter report (2023)

Information Package

This is an information package for the Oshawa City Council meeting on July 19, 2023. The agenda consists of correspondence to be received and filed, correspondence related to matters decided by council, resolution letters from other municipalities, and committee minutes. No items are listed for decision or discussion; the package is procedural in nature.

• Correspondence from Fengate Asset Management regarding a Community Improvement Plan Amendment for 161 Athol Street
• Correspondence from Enterprise Air Airlines Group about flight training and the future of the Oshawa Executive Airport
• Region of Durham request regarding Oshawa's interest in a proposed Curbside Swap Day
• Resignation of Linda Power from the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Committee minutes from June 2023 for Economic and Development Services, Active Transportation, Safety and Facilities, Accessibility, Animal Care, and Environmental Advisory Committees

Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Compliance Audit Committee will consider applications for compliance audits of campaign finances for two candidates from the 2022 municipal election. The committee will hear from the applicants and candidates before making determinations. The agenda also includes procedural items such as declarations of interest and adoption of administrative practices.

• Application JCAC-23-09 by Derek Giberson for a compliance audit of Joe Ingino's campaign finances
• Correspondence JCAC-23-10 from Joe Ingino concerning application JCAC-23-09
• Application JCAC-23-11 by Derek Giberson for a compliance audit of Dave Thompson's campaign finances

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee reviewed two applications for audits of candidate campaign finances. The committee granted an audit for Joe Ingino due to unanswered financial questions regarding advertising and a lack of receipts. An application for an audit of Dave Thompson's finances was rejected.

• Appointed Kelly Gravelle as Chair of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee (Motion Carried)
• Added correspondence JCAC-23-13 and JCAC-23-12 to the agenda (Motion Carried)
• Granted application JCAC-23-09 to audit Joe Ingino's campaign finances (Motion Carried)
• Rejected application JCAC-23-11 to audit Dave Thompson's campaign finances (Motion Carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held to receive a verbal update from the Commissioner of Corporate and Finance Services/Treasurer regarding collective bargaining with C.U.P.E. Local 251. The item is closed to the public under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Verbal update on collective bargaining with C.U.P.E. Local 251
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(d)

City Council ratified a Memorandum of Settlement dated June 28, 2023, to renew the collective agreement with C.U.P.E. 251 (Inside) for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. Council also passed the associated confirming by-law.

• Ratified C.U.P.E. 251 (Inside) Collective Agreement renewal for Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 (6-0)
• Passed confirming by-law (6-0)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two reports: a written report from the Community Resources Working Group and a verbal report from the By-law and Regulatory Working Group. No other business is listed. The agenda is largely procedural with no presentations, delegations, or correspondence.

• OACAC-23-14: Community Resources Working Group report for June 2023 (received for information)
• OACAC-23-15: By-law and Regulatory Working Group verbal report for June 2023 (received for information)

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. because quorum was not obtained. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council Meeting

City Council will consider a report on a new community centre in the Northwood Business Park (Ward 2) and select an option. The agenda also includes public delegations on a heritage designation appeal for 195 Simcoe Street North and a planning area study, plus several committee reports on traffic, waste, and other services.

• CNCL-23-63: New Community Centre in Northwood Business Park (Ward 2) – Council to select an option
• Delegations on Closed Item ED-23-127: Appeal of Notice of Intention to Designate 195 Simcoe Street North
• Delegations on Item ED-23-117: Recommended Part II Plan for Columbus Planning Area and Official Plan amendments
• CO-23-42: Speed limit reduction on Bridle Road between Conlin Road and Solar Gate/Woodbine Avenue from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• CF-23-46: Single source contract up to $369,000 for Britannia Avenue West Bridge detailed design with WSP Canada Inc.

City Council directed staff to proceed with the original scope of work for a new community centre in Northwood Business Park, including an increase to an eight-lane swimming pool. The project will use $5.5 million of previously approved funding for design and tender documents.

• Approved $5.5M for Northwood Business Park Community Centre design and tender (9-0)
• Directed staff to increase Northwood Community Centre swimming pool to eight lanes (9-0)
• Adopted minutes from May 29 and May 31, 2023
• Approved adding five delegations and two pieces of correspondence to the agenda
• Approved hearing six delegations in open session and five in closed session

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive updates on its 2023 budget and work plan, outstanding items, and comments on demolition/alteration of inventory properties, including 154 Bruce Street. The committee will also consider creating a working group for the 2024 work plan and budget, and endorse reports from several working groups, including Canada Day 2023.

• HTG-23-46: 2023 Heritage Oshawa Budget and Work Plan Update - Second Quarter 2023 (received for information)
• HTG-23-47: Outstanding Items List Status Report - Second Quarter 2023 (received for information)
• HTG-23-49: Creation of a 2024 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget Working Group, report back September 28, 2023
• HTG-23-48: Comments on Demolition and Alteration of Heritage Oshawa Inventory Properties, including 154 Bruce Street (received for information)
• HTG-23-51: Register for Canada Day 2023 information booth at Lakeview Park

The committee established working groups to prepare the 2024 budget and review the Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment Study. It also approved an information booth and flag purchase for Canada Day celebrations at Lakeview Park.

• Created 2024 Work Plan and Budget Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Created Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Approved information booth at Lakeview Park Canada Day celebration (Motion Carried)
• Approved purchase of small City of Oshawa flag via operating budget (Motion Carried)
• Requested staff investigate OnLand training for members (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Oshawa Brochures Working Group report (Motion Carried)
• Received 2023 Q2 budget, work plan, and outstanding items reports for information (Motion Carried)
• Received report on demolition and alteration of inventory properties, including 154 Bruce Street, for information (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive presentations on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (Stage Two) and the Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study. The committee will also consider reports on the Community Events Working Group and the Major Transit Station Area Study Working Group, and correspondence regarding nominations for the 2023 Accessibility Awards.

• Presentation on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa - Stage Two
• Presentation on the Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Report OAAC-23-25: Community Events Working Group Report - June 2023 (for information)
• Report OAAC-23-27: Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa Working Group Report - June 2023 (to be endorsed)
• Correspondence OAAC-23-26: Request for nominations for the 2023 Accessibility Awards from the Regional Municipality of Durham

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee selected a specific planning solution for the Stevenson Road North study to improve safety and transportation. The committee also nominated an individual for a regional accessibility award and received working group reports.

• Preferred Alternative Planning Solution #3 (Reconstruct and Widen Right-of-Way) for Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Motion Carried)
• Recommended nominating David McKay for the 2023 Regional Municipality of Durham Accessibility Award (Motion Carried)
• Decided to continue monitoring the Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa for accessibility features (Motion Carried)
• Received Community Events Working Group Report OAAC-23-25 for information (Motion Carried)

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council receives and files correspondence, reports, and committee minutes for information. Items include a shareholder report from Oshawa Power, a 2022 annual report from Municipal Law Enforcement, and a summary of contracts awarded from March to May 2023.

• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation shareholder report for Q1 2023
• Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services 2022 annual report
• Summary of contracts awarded March 1 to May 31, 2023
• Resignation of Rick Harrington from the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Correspondence regarding the Residential Rental Housing Licensing program and the Evergreen Anaerobic Digestion Facility at 5052 Harmony Road North

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including an enhanced green bin program with the Region of Durham, publishing radar message board traffic data, and a preliminary indoor facility analysis for the future Northwest Community Centre. The committee will also hear a presentation on the community centre analysis and consider reports from advisory committees on animal care and textile recycling. Two previously tabled items, including a fleet decarbonization strategy, are also on the agenda.

• CO-23-34: Enhanced Green Bin Program – staff authorized to work with Region of Durham on coordination, review roles for multi-residential buildings, and amend Waste Collection By-law 11-2008.
• CO-23-35: Radar Message Board Traffic Data – staff to continue sharing data with councillors, not publish on website, but investigate sharing AADT data and create a program webpage with interactive map.
• CO-23-33: Preliminary Indoor Facility Component Analysis for Future Northwest Community Centre – received as information.
• OACAC recommendation to apply for third-party funding up to $10,000 for Pet Wellness day supplies (e.g., PetSmart Grant Program or Pet Valu Sponsorship).
• Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee recommends staff investigate collaboration with Renewal Squared for municipal textile recycling.

The Committee recommended several safety and service improvements to City Council, including a speed limit reduction on Bridle Road and a new crosswalk on Glen Street. They also approved recommendations for animal services funding and membership, and directed staff to investigate a municipal textile recycling program.

• Recommended reducing speed limit from 50km/h to 40km/h on Bridle Road between Conlin Road and Solar Gate/Woodbine Avenue
• Recommended installing a crosswalk on Glen Street near the Cordova Valley Park entrance
• Recommended applying for up to $10,000 in third-party funding for Pet Wellness day medications and supplies
• Recommended that Oshawa Animal Services apply for Associate Membership with Humane Canada
• Directed staff to investigate collaboration with Renewal Squared for a Municipal Textile Program
• Recommended authorizing staff to coordinate an enhanced green bin program with the Region of Durham
• Referred the Boulevard Grass Cutting Program motion to staff for a report
• Referred Report CO-23-35 regarding radar message board traffic data back to staff for a September report

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to consider a single staff report (SF-23-24) on outstanding items for the second quarter of 2023. The report is recommended to be received for information only. No presentations, delegations, or other substantive items are on the agenda.

• SF-23-24: Safety and Facilities Services Committee Outstanding Items Status Report - Second Quarter 2023 (All Wards)

The committee approved a reduction in peddler licence fees as an interim measure. It also directed staff to investigate accessible swings for parks and referred a proposal regarding lot maintenance penalties to staff for a report.

• Approved reducing the three classes of Peddler Licence fees to $25
• Directed staff to investigate adding wheelchair accessible swings to Lakeview Park and all new community level parks
• Referred motion to change Lot Maintenance By-law enforcement from education-based to penalties-based to staff for a report (4-1)
• Recommended that City Council receive the Q2 2023 Outstanding Items Status Report (SF-23-24) for information

Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee is holding a supplementary hearing to consider additional information and evidence regarding an apparent contravention of contribution limits by D. Jessome in the 2022 Oshawa municipal election. The committee previously voted to commence legal proceedings against Jessome. Correspondence from Joe Ingino and Donald Jessome will also be reviewed.

• Report JCAC-23-01: Apparent contravention of contribution limits by D. Jamieson (all wards)
• Correspondence from Joe Ingino concerning Report JCAC-23-01
• Correspondence between Donald Jessome and the City Clerk on alleged contribution limit violation
• Correspondence from Donald Jessome requesting a new hearing
• Statutory hearing notice under Municipal Elections Act, 1996

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee reconsidered a previous decision regarding an apparent overcontribution by Donald Jessome to Joe Ingino's 2022 campaign. After hearing evidence from Mr. Jessome and Mr. Ingino, the committee decided not to pursue litigation.

• Added correspondence JCAC-23-09 from Donald Jessome to the agenda (Motion Carried)
• Approved motion to reconsider the May 24, 2023 decision regarding Donald Jessome's apparent overcontribution (Motion Carried)
• Decided not to commence litigation against D. Jessome as a contributor to Joe Ingino's campaign (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee will receive presentations on Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa and the Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study. The agenda also includes receiving reports from City Council and a verbal update on Bike Month activities.

• Presentation on Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Presentation on Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Report OATAC-23-16: Information from Oshawa City Council meeting of May 29, 2023
• Verbal Report OATAC-23-17: Bike Month Working Group Report

The committee recommended that the Community and Operations Services Committee consider replacing unsafe catch basin covers. Two transit and environmental studies were referred to the Projects Working Group for further comment. The committee also received reports on City Council information and Bike Month activities.

• Recommended replacing unsafe catch basin covers to the Community and Operations Services Committee (Motion Carried)
• Referred Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa to Projects Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Referred Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to Projects Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OATAC-23-16 regarding May 29, 2023 City Council information (Motion Carried)
• Received verbal report OATAC-23-17 on June 2023 Bike Month Working Group activities (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on municipal textile recycling, the Stevenson Road North environmental assessment, and Stage Two of the Central Oshawa transit station area study. The committee will also consider reports on a single-use plastics policy referral, budget updates, and working group recommendations, including a road salt postcard, a fall film night, and tree planting activities.

• Presentation: Renewal Squared on Oshawa Municipal Textile Recycling
• Presentation: Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Presentation: Stage Two of Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Referral OEAC-23-25: input on banning single-use plastics
• Up to $1,500 allocated for 2023 Fall Film Night at Regent Theatre

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee recommended that staff investigate a municipal textile recycling collaboration with Renewal Squared. The committee also established working groups to review the Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment and a potential single-use plastics ban. Additionally, the committee approved funding for a fall film event and a road salt awareness campaign.

• Recommended staff investigate collaboration with Renewal Squared for Municipal Textile Program (Carried)
• Created Stevenson Road North MCEA Working Group to report back September 5, 2023 (Carried)
• Created Mind Your Plastic Working Group to review single-use plastics ban and report back September 5, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved revised road salt awareness postcard for Corporate Communications review (Carried)
• Allocated $2,500 for 2023 Fall Film Night featuring the film 'Seaspiracy' (Carried)
• Endorsed Tree Planting Working Group activities for June 2023 (Carried)
• Approved registration for an information booth at the Canada Day celebration at Lakeview Park (Carried)
• Received reports on City Council information, 2nd Quarter Work Plan, and Budget update (Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several development proposals and policy items. Key decisions include a zoning amendment for a 12-storey, 140-unit apartment at 39 Athol Street West, and two public hearings for 22-storey and 21-storey mixed-use buildings at 88 King Street West and 70 King Street East. The committee will also recommend a design for Northwood Business Park gateway signage and discuss renaming Bagot Street.

• Zoning amendment for 12-storey, 140-unit apartment at 39 Athol Street West
• Public hearing for 22-storey mixed-use building with 220 units at 88 King Street West
• Public hearing for 21-storey mixed-use building with 198 rental units at 70 King Street East
• Selection of design concept for Northwood Business Park gateway sign (Ward 2)
• Recommendation to rename Bagot Street due to harmful Indigenous legacy

The Economic and Development Services Committee recommended several zoning and planning approvals to City Council, including a new 12-storey apartment building and a Part II Plan for the Columbus Planning Area. The committee also approved new fundraising targets for the Landmark Oshawa Sign and the renaming of Bagot Street.

• Recommended approval of 12-storey, 140-unit apartment at 39 Athol Street West
• Recommended adoption of Part II Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for Columbus Planning Area
• Recommended renaming Bagot Street and establishing a Renaming Working Group
• Approved Option A as the preferred design for Northwood Business Park gateway signage
• Set new donation targets for Landmark Oshawa Sign: 75% of $500k by Jan 31, 2024, and 100% by March 8, 2024
• Recommended declaring City-owned land at 134 Park Road South as surplus
• Recommended approval of amendments to Pre-consultation By-law 22-2023 and General Fees and Charges By-law 13-2003
• Recommended approval of temporary outdoor photography exhibition in Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider several staff reports, including a proposed replacement of the Election Sign By-law (deferred from April), approval of the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, and a single-source contract for Britannia Avenue West Bridge detailed design. A delegation will address ramp access in downtown Oshawa for improved accessibility.

• Proposed replacement of Election Sign By-law (By-law 42-2014) — report CF-23-34
• Approval of 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements — report CF-23-44
• Single-source contract with WSP Canada Inc. for Britannia Avenue West Bridge detailed design, not to exceed $369,000 — report CF-23-46
• Ritson Road North and Columbus Road East roundabout design project to be rebudgeted due to over-budget bids — report CF-23-48
• Delegation by Kathryn Bremner requesting improved ramp access in downtown Oshawa for mobility challenges

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee approved the 2022 audited financial statements and recommended a single-source contract for the Britannia Avenue West Bridge design. The committee also directed staff to investigate portable ramp accessibility and referred the Election Sign By-law replacement for further public and stakeholder consultation.

• Approved 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Recommended single-source contract with WSP Canada Inc. for Britannia Avenue West Bridge design up to $369,000
• Recommended staff consult with other municipalities and StopGap regarding portable ramps for accessibility (6-0)
• Referred Election Sign By-law replacement to staff for consultation with public, school boards, and riding associations
• Referred Ritson Road North and Columbus Road East Roundabout Design back to staff to consult bidders and determine funding
• Recommended providing a link to Ontario Land Tribunal decisions on the Committee of Adjustment webpage (6-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting dedicated to hearing public views on accessibility, diversity and inclusion. Presentations include a certificate for the Mixed Ability Oshawa Vikings Rugby Team, an international practices talk by 8 80 Cities, and updates from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Certificate of Recognition to Mixed Ability Oshawa Vikings Rugby Team for 2022 World Cup second place
• Presentation by Amanda O'Rourke, Executive Director, 8 80 Cities on accessible and inclusive public spaces
• Update on Oshawa's Accessibility Plan by Stephen Moenster, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Update on activities of Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee by Daniel Crosmas, Chair
• Public delegations on accessibility, diversity and inclusion issues

City Council held a special meeting to receive presentations and public delegations regarding accessibility and inclusion. No policy changes or budget allocations were decided; the session served as a forum for public views and committee updates.

• Approved motion to hear public delegations on diversity, inclusion or accessibility (Carried)
• Passed the Confirming By-law (Carried)

City Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items including a long-term parking license agreement for up to 150 spaces at Centre Street Parking Garage, a decision not to install a pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive, and additional funding for the Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment. The agenda also includes presentations and recognition awards.

• Authorize up to 150 parking spaces at Centre Street Parking Garage for Plazacomm Investments, conditional on purchase of 40 King Street West
• Reject installation of pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence; install warning signs instead
• Approve additional $182,288 for Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment (Ward 2)
• Approve $140,000 Economic Stimulus grant for 11 Simcoe Street North from Wentworth Street West CIP budget
• Authorize single-source contract up to $450,000 for generator replacement at Consolidated Operations Depot

City Council approved $14,500 for signage to recognize the former Village of Cedar Dale as a historically significant area. The council also approved transferring over $3 million from the 2022 Operating Surplus into infrastructure and audit reserves.

• Approved $14,500 for 2024 Parks Operating budget to add 'Historic Village of Cedar Dale' to neighborhood park signs
• Approved transfer of $2,245,000 from 2022 Operating Surplus to Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve
• Approved transfer of $808,230 from 2022 Operating Surplus to Conditions Audit Reserve
• Endorsed Report CO-23-32 regarding roundabout design and implementation of updates to existing roundabouts
• Denied motion to waive Rules of Procedure to introduce eScooter motion (2-8)
• Adopted minutes from May 1 and May 4, 2023

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider several heritage matters, including a demolition application for the Robert McLaughlin House at 195 Simcoe Street North and a request to demolish a property at 154 Bruce Street. Members will also review reports on the former Genosha Hotel at 70 King Street East and updates on various working groups. The meeting includes presentations from planning staff and a recommendation to refer related correspondence to a report.

• Application to demolish Robert McLaughlin House (195 Simcoe Street North) under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Request to demolish property at 154 Bruce Street
• Report on 70 King Street East (former Genosha Hotel) amendment to Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94
• Correspondence HTG-23-42 referred to Report HTG-23-33 on the McLaughlin House demolition
• Working group reports on 4681 Old Simcoe Street, brochures, and heritage inventory

The committee recommended the denial of a Section 34 application to demolish the Robert McLaughlin House and a Section 33 application to alter 70 King Street East. Members also established working groups for 154 Bruce Street and Canada Day 2023 festivities.

• Recommended denial of demolition for Robert McLaughlin House at 195 Simcoe Street North (Motion Carried)
• Recommended denial of Section 33 application to alter 70 King Street East (Motion Carried)
• Created 154 Bruce Street Working Group consisting of Alan Willison, Robert Bell, and Chris Lapa (Motion Carried)
• Recommended installation of plaques for Harriet Cock, Trillium Horse Cemetery, and UOIT Centre Core Cemetery (Motion Carried)
• Approved up to $3,000 for Patty Davis and Diane Stephen to attend June 2023 Ontario Heritage Conference (Motion Carried)
• Created Canada Day 2023 Working Group consisting of Diane Stephen, Robert Bell, and Patty Davis (Motion Carried)
• Disbanded 4681 Old Simcoe Street and 70 King Street East working groups (Motions Carried)
• Received Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa for information (Motion Carried)

Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to consider three reports of apparent contraventions of contribution limits to candidates in the 2022 Oshawa municipal election. The committee will decide whether to commence legal proceedings against the contributors named in the reports. The agenda also includes correspondence related to one of the cases.

• Report JCAC-23-01: apparent contravention by D. Jamieson of contribution limits
• Report JCAC-23-02: apparent contravention by Quito Maggi of contribution limits
• Report JCAC-23-03: apparent contravention by Rosaldo Russo of contribution limits
• Correspondence JCAC-23-04: from Quito Maggi re: refund from Jonathan Giancroce Campaign
• Correspondence JCAC-23-05: from Jonathan Giancroce re: contribution by Quito Maggi

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee decided to commence legal proceedings against two individuals for violating municipal election contribution limits. The committee declined to pursue legal action against a third contributor after evidence of reimbursement was provided.

• Appointed Joe Brown as Chair of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee (Carried)
• Added correspondence JCAC-23-06 from Joe Ingino to the agenda (Carried)
• Approved commencing legal proceedings against contributor D. Jessome for apparent contravention of the Municipal Elections Act (Carried)
• Approved commencing legal proceedings against contributor Rosaldo Russo for apparent contravention of the Municipal Elections Act (Carried)
• Decided not to commence legal proceedings against contributor Quito Maggi (Carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee will consider two working group reports. One recommends applying for up to $10,000 in third-party funding for a Pet Wellness day. The other requests by-law infraction data on leash law compliance and an associate membership with Humane Canada.

• OACAC-23-12: Community Resources Working Group recommends applying for up to $10,000 in grants or sponsorships for Pet Wellness day medications and supplies
• OACAC-23-13: By-law and Regulatory Working Group requests leash-law infraction data from 2019 to present
• OACAC-23-13: Recommends Oshawa Animal Services apply for associate membership with Humane Canada

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommended applying for up to $10,000 in third-party grants for Pet Wellness day supplies. The committee also recommended that Oshawa Animal Services apply for an Associate Membership with Humane Canada.

• Recommended applying for up to $10,000 in third-party grants or sponsorships for Pet Wellness day medications and supplies (Motion Carried)
• Recommended that Oshawa Animal Services apply for an Associate Membership with Humane Canada (Motion Carried)
• Withdrew recommendation to request by-law infraction information regarding the Leashing By-law (Motion Carried)

Special Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider a staff report on proposed policy options for a Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program and other rental housing regulations. The committee is expected to select one option from the report to recommend to City Council. A delegation from Aztech Realty Inc. is scheduled to speak on the matter.

• Report SF-23-18: Proposed Policy Options for the Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program and Other Rental Housing Regulatory Considerations (All Wards)
• Delegation by Chris Seepe, Aztech Realty Inc., regarding Report SF-23-18
• Committee to select an option from Section 5.5 of Report SF-23-18

The Committee heard from 10 delegations regarding proposed policy options for the Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program. The Committee decided to refer Report SF-23-18 back to staff for a future report.

• Added delegation requests and additional correspondence to the agenda (Motion Carried)
• Approved hearing 10 delegations regarding Report SF-23-18 (Motion Carried)
• Referred Report SF-23-18 concerning Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program to staff to report back on September 18, 2023 (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Special

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting on May 17, 2023. The only substantive item is a report on the 2023 Bike Month Working Group, for which the committee will consider a motion for direction. No presentations, delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Report OATAC-23-15: 2023 Bike Month Working Group Report
• Motion for direction on Bike Month report

The committee approved the 2023 Bike Month Working Group Report. This includes proclaiming June 2023 as Bike Month and scheduling a series of community and historical rides.

• Proclaimed June 2023 as Bike Month in the City of Oshawa
• Requested Bike Month information and a sign-up option be shared on City social media
• Endorsed Part 2 of Report OATAC-23-15 for Bike Month activities
• Scheduled City Council, City Staff, Citizen Ride for June 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
• Scheduled rain date for City Council, City Staff, Citizen Ride for June 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
• Approved two Oshawa Historical Rides starting at Lakeview Park for June 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. and June 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council receives correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, and committee minutes for filing. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• 2023 first quarter council expense report (INFO-23-97)
• Resolutions from Ajax and Region of Durham requesting Ontario declare an intimate partner violence epidemic
• Pickering resolution opposing a Pickering Airport
• Whitby resolution supporting Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Correspondence about a pedestrian crossover at Bloom Retirement facility and a pedestrian bridge at Irvine Scott Street

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several reports for information, including updates on its 2023-2027 work plan, a built environment sub-committee report, and a notice about Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with all items being received for information rather than decisions.

• Report OAAC-23-20: Information from Oshawa City Council meeting of May 1, 2023
• Report OAAC-23-21: BUILT Environment Sub-Committee Fourth Report - May 2023
• Report OAAC-23-22: 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan Update
• Report OAAC-23-23: Update on Stage Two of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Report OAAC-23-24: Community Events Working Group Report - May 2023 (verbal)

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee established a working group to review and comment on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa. The committee also received several informational reports regarding the built environment, work plans, and community events.

• Created Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa Working Group
• Appointed Dot McFarlane, Stephen Moenster, Adeel Haq, and Lisa Knowlton to the new working group
• Appointed Stephen Moenster as Chair of the new working group
• Received Report OAAC-23-20 (Information from City Council) for information
• Received Report OAAC-23-21 (BUILT Environment Sub-Committee Fourth Report) for information
• Received Report OAAC-23-22 (2023-2027 Work Plan Update) for information
• Received Report OAAC-23-23 (Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study Update) for information
• Received Verbal Report OAAC-23-24 (Community Events Working Group) for information

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider a 20-year parking license agreement with Plazacomm Investments Ltd. for up to 150 spaces at the Centre Street Parking Garage, tied to the redevelopment of 40 King Street West. The committee will also discuss a pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive, a proposed Region of Durham 'Curbside Swap Day' pilot, and recognition of the historic Village of Cedar Dale.

• 20-year parking license agreement with Plazacomm Investments Ltd. for 150 spaces at Centre Street Parking Garage (40 Bond St. W.)
• Petition for pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence
• Region of Durham 'Curbside Swap Day' pilot – committee to provide direction on participation
• Proposed $14,500 for 'Historic Village of Cedar Dale' signage on park signs
• Review of roundabout policy by Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee recommended that City Council deny a request for a pedestrian crossover at Bloom Senior Residence, opting instead for warning signs. Other key recommendations include a parking license agreement for Plazacomm Investments Ltd. and the recognition of the Historic Village of Cedar Dale.

• Recommended denying pedestrian crossover at Bloom Senior Residence and installing warning signs (5-1)
• Recommended providing up to 150 parking spaces at Centre Street Parking Garage to Plazacomm Investments Ltd. (5-1)
• Recommended not participating in the Region of Durham Curbside Swap Day pilot (4-2)
• Recommended adding 'Historic Village of Cedar Dale' to park signs with a $14,500 budget increase for 2024
• Recommended endorsing the OATAC Projects Working Group Report on roundabout design updates
• Approved adding Robert Small as a delegation to the meeting

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will discuss two staff reports. One recommends endorsing the Corporate Facilities Energy Management Plan 2024-2028. The other proposes a process to review three small city-owned green spaces for potential surplus declaration, including a parcel at Park Road South and Elmgrove Avenue that was the subject of a prior acquisition request.

• SF-23-20: Endorsement of the Corporate Facilities Energy Management Plan 2024-2028
• SF-23-21: Proposed approach for reviewing three Small Green City Holdings at Ritson Road South and Bloor Street East, Park Road South and Elmgrove Avenue, and Park Road South and John Street West for potential surplus declaration
• Referral of the three parcels to Economic and Development Services staff to assess municipal needs or surplus status

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended the endorsement of a five-year energy management plan and a temporary licensing exemption for prepackaged food sellers. The committee also referred three small city-owned land holdings for potential surplus declaration.

• Recommended endorsement of Corporate Facilities Energy Management Plan 2024-2028 (Motion Carried)
• Referred three Small Green City Holdings at Ritson Road South/Bloor Street East, Park Road South/Elmgrove Avenue, and Park Road South/John Street West to staff to assess for surplus (Motion Carried)
• Recommended temporary exemption from Food Shop licensing for persons selling exclusively prepackaged food during by-law review (Motion Carried)

O.A.A.C. Built Environment Subcommittee

This agenda for the Oshawa O.A.A.C. Built Environment Subcommittee meeting on May 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several recommendations for City Council, including a $240,000 capital cost-sharing agreement for Dieppe Court reconstruction, $88,000 for Celina Street rehabilitation, and amendments to the Public Art Policy for downtown installations. The committee will also discuss city comments on provincial planning changes and hold a public meeting on city-initiated amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-law. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land conveyances and compensation offers.

• Capital cost-sharing agreement with George Lysyk & Sons Limited for Dieppe Court reconstruction, $240,000 from Infrastructure Reserve
• Road improvements to Celina Street north of Fisher Street, $88,000 plus H.S.T. from Infrastructure Reserve
• Amendments to Public Art Policy for installing art on private property in downtown (Ward 4)
• City comments on proposed Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97 (Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023)
• Public meeting on city-initiated amendments to Oshawa Official Plan, Windfields Part II Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94, and three Community Improvement Plans

The Economic and Development Services Committee approved a grant for Sacco Schools Ltd. and recommended funding for road reconstruction on Dieppe Court and Celina Street. The committee also moved to amend the Public Art Policy and authorized public engagement for the Stevenson Road North study.

• Approved Increased Assessment Grant for Sacco Schools Ltd. at 44 Bond Street East (6-0)
• Recommended $240,000 from Infrastructure Reserve for Dieppe Court reconstruction
• Recommended $88,000 plus H.S.T. from Infrastructure Reserve for Celina Street rehabilitation
• Approved amendments to Public Art Policy and $18,000 for biennial Frame Project updates
• Authorized public engagement in June 2023 for Stevenson Road North study (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate expedited replacement of Knights of Columbus Park Bridge
• Deferred Oshawa Culture Counts Awards 2023 recipients to closed session
• Referred single-use plastics ban inquiry to Environmental Advisory Committee

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider several staff reports and make recommendations to City Council. Key items include approving additional funding for the Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment, funding for the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan, and single-source contracts for a generator replacement and an urban park. The committee will also receive a financial update and a BMA study overview.

• Additional funding of $182,288 for Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment (Ward 2)
• Transfer of $2,245,000 from 2022 operating surplus to Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve
• Single-source contract up to $450,000 for Consolidated Operations Depot generator replacement (Ward 5)
• Single-source contract up to $500,000 for Bond/Simcoe Urban Park (Ward 4)
• Funding of $115,000 from Operations Reserve for Lakeview Park gazebo replacement (Ward 5)

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee recommended City Council approve additional funding of $182,288 for the Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment (Project 19-73-0456) to cover costs requested by the Region of Durham and due diligence for heritage, archaeology, and contamination. The committee also recommended approving $140,000 from the Wentworth Street West Community Improvement Plan budget for an Economic Stimulus grant at 11 Simcoe Street North, and authorized a single-source contract up to $450,000 for a generator replacement at the Consolidated Operations Depot. All votes were carried, with some members declaring conflicts on specific items.

• Approved $182,288 additional funding for Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 Economic Stimulus grant for 11 Simcoe Street North from Wentworth Street West CIP budget (5-0)
• Authorized single-source contract up to $450,000 for Consolidated Operations Depot generator replacement (carried)
• Approved transfer of $2,245,000 2022 operating surplus to Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve (carried)
• Approved transfer of $808,230 2022 operating surplus to Conditions Audit Reserve (carried)
• Received 2022 BMA Study Overview for information (carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is closed to the public. Council will consider two confidential reports: one on extending the facility lease and licence agreement with Generals Hockey Inc., and another on amending the facility operation and management agreement with Global Spectrum Facility Management LP. Delegations from the Oshawa Generals, Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, and Tribute Communities Centre will address Council on the lease item. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed report CNCL-23-44: Facility Lease and Licence Agreement Extension with Generals Hockey Inc. (Ward 4)
• Closed report CNCL-23-45: Amended Facility Operation and Management Agreement with Global Spectrum Facility Management LP (Ward 4)
• Delegations from Oshawa Generals Hockey Club, Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, and Tribute Communities Centre on CNCL-23-44
• Confirming by-law for the May 4, 2023 meeting

Council held a special closed meeting to consider reports on a facility lease and licence agreement extension with Generals Hockey Inc. and an amended facility operation and management agreement with Global Spectrum Facility Management LP. After hearing delegations in closed session, Council voted to adopt the recommendations in both reports, including providing direction on potential amendments to the lease agreement. The specific terms of the agreements were not disclosed in the public minutes.

• Adopted recommendations in Report CNCL-23-44 (Facility Lease and Licence Agreement Extension with Generals Hockey Inc.) as amended (motion carried)
• Adopted recommendations in Report CNCL-23-45 (Amended Facility Operation and Management Agreement with Global Spectrum Facility Management LP) (motion carried)
• Heard delegations from Oshawa Generals Hockey Club, Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, and Tribute Communities Centre in closed session
• Passed confirming by-law (motion carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from Durham Region Waste Management, discuss an invoice for an annual membership, and consider reports on a fall film night and a tree giveaway event. No delegations or referrals are scheduled.

• Presentation by Andrew Evans, Manager, Waste Services, on Durham Region waste management
• OEAC-23-23: Invoice from Durham Integrated Growers for Annual Membership
• OEAC-23-21: Report on 2023 Fall Film Night
• OEAC-23-22: Report on 2023 Tree Giveaway Event

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approved a $100 annual membership to Durham Integrated Growers and referred planning for the 2023 Fall Film Night and Tree Giveaway to their respective working groups. The committee also expanded the Tree Giveaway Working Group by one member and appointed Chris Biancaniello to it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $100 annual membership to Durham Integrated Growers
• Referred 2023 Fall Film Night planning to Fall Film Night Working Group
• Referred 2023 Tree Giveaway Event planning to Tree Giveaway Working Group
• Approved increasing Tree Giveaway Working Group complement by one member
• Appointed Chris Biancaniello to Tree Giveaway Working Group

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including awarding a $1.75 million contract for Conlin Road East design, approving additional funding for stormwater pond cleaning and waste vehicles, and changing parking spaces at a library lot. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and receiving reports, plus a delegation on a zoning amendment application.

• Contract award to CIMA Canada Inc. for $1,748,297 plus H.S.T. for Conlin Road East design (CF-23-27)
• Additional funding of $191,144 for stormwater management facility cleaning contract to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd. (CF-23-29)
• Change 12 parking spaces in Parking Lot 50 to 2-hour max paid parking for library patrons (CO-23-18)
• Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h on Ormond Drive between Askew Court and Coldstream Drive (CO-23-16)
• Waive $2,210 plus H.S.T. in fees for Durham Catholic District School Board use of Gulfstream Park sport field (CF-23-28)

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts and parking changes. This included a design contract for Conlin Road East and funding for stormwater management facility cleaning.

• Approved $1,748,297 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for Conlin Road East Design, Part A
• Approved $435,993 contract to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd. for Stormwater Management Facility Cleaning
• Approved reducing speed limit to 40 km/h on Ormond Drive between Askew Court and Coldstream Drive
• Approved converting 12 employee overflow parking spaces to 2-hour paid parking at McLaughlin Branch Library
• Approved 2024 budget timelines
• Endorsed road salt reduction comments and approved road salt awareness postcard design
• Selected a recipient for the 2023 Oshawa Community Legends Award

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Cancellation Notice

This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023. No items are listed for discussion or decision, as the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will hear a delegation about high-speed traffic on Columbus Road West and consider referring a resident petition for temporary speed cushions to staff. Members will also vote on recommendations for speed limit reductions, parking changes at the McLaughlin Library, and other operational items.

• Petition requesting temporary speed cushions on Columbus Road West referred to staff for a report
• Proposed 40 km/h speed limit on Ormond Drive between Askew Court and Coldstream Drive
• Request to convert 12 employee overflow parking spaces to 2-hour paid parking at Library Parking Lot 50
• Report on road salt reduction endorsed with awareness postcard design
• Selection of 2023 Community Legends and E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion award recipients (closed session)

The committee recommended reducing the speed limit on Ormond Drive to 40 km/h and forming the Glen Street Community Garden Committee. It also recommended the selection of recipients for the Community Legends and E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion awards.

• Recommended reducing speed limit on Ormond Drive to 40 km/h (between Askew Court and Coldstream Drive)
• Recommended forming the Glen Street Community Garden Committee to operate the garden at Cordova Valley Park
• Recommended the 2023 Community Legends Award recipient (based on Report CO-23-21)
• Recommended the 2023 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award recipient
• Endorsed road salt reduction feedback and approved a road salt awareness postcard
• Tabled report CO-23-11 regarding memorials for unmarked graves
• Referred Plazacomm Investments Ltd.’s long-term parking lease request to staff
• Referred petition for temporary speed cushions on Columbus Road West to staff

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: providing identification cards to Heritage Oshawa members and selecting an option for a Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law, along with amending the property standards by-law to shorten the vacancy period from 24 to 12 months. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled.

• SF-23-16: Recommendation to provide identification cards for Heritage Oshawa members
• SF-23-17: Select option for Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law as per Report SF-23-10
• SF-23-17: Amend Property Standards By-law 1-2002 to change vacancy period from 24 to 12 months

The committee recommended that City Council approve a Vacant Building Registry and Land By-law and amend the General Fees and Charges By-law. They also requested an investigation into installing a basketball court at the Delpark Home Centre.

• Recommended approval of Vacant Buildings and Land Registry By-law and related fee amendments (Motion Carried)
• Recommended that one additional regular part-time Municipal Law Enforcement Officer position be presented to Council in future budgets (Motion Carried)
• Recommended waiving public notice requirements for amendments to General Fees and Charges By-law 13-2003 (Motion Carried)
• Referred request for identification cards for Heritage Oshawa members to staff for a report (Motion Carried)
• Approved investigation for an outdoor basketball court at the Delpark Home Centre (5-0)

Heritage Oshawa

The committee will review a second submission for official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 70 King Street East. Members are also considering the purchase of a branded canopy tent and receiving updates on heritage research and working groups.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 70 King Street East
• Procurement of Heritage Oshawa branded canopy tent not to exceed $1,750
• Council direction regarding five Heritage Research Reports
• Heritage Oshawa Inventory and Register Working Group update
• Evaluation of 4681 Old Simcoe Street Working Group update

The committee approved a building alteration at 72 Simcoe Street North and established two new working groups for a development application and a centennial brochure. They also authorized the purchase of a branded canopy tent. Several reports on heritage research and inventory were received for information.

• Supported building alteration at 72 Simcoe Street North
• Created 70 King Street East Development Application Working Group
• Approved up to $2,500 for a blue branded canopy tent with white lettering and sides
• Created Centennial Brochure Working Group for 2024 festivities
• Requested status update on DS-16-23 regarding Windfields Farm Legacy program
• Received report HTG-23-26 on procurement of five Heritage Research Reports
• Received verbal report HTG-23-27 on Inventory and Register Working Group
• Received verbal report HTG-23-28 concluding 4681 Old Simcoe Street does not warrant a research report

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. It includes correspondence, reports, and minutes for council's information. Items may be pulled onto future agendas starting May 8, 2023.

• Resignation of Kelli Polsinelli from the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Correspondence from residents requesting a crosswalk at Coldstream Drive
• Correspondence concerning purchase of fire suppression vehicles
• Resolution from Ajax supporting Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Report on Tribute Communities Centre suite and bowl ticket allocation for 2022/23 season

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee established a five-member Events Working Group to coordinate city events. The committee also approved spending up to $400 from the 2023 operating budget for member T-shirts featuring a new logo.

• Formed an Events Working Group consisting of Gino Vendetti, Stephen Moenster, Rosemary McConkey, Dot McFarlane, and Lisa Knowlton (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Dot McFarlane as Chair of the Events Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Approved purchase of T-shirts for 12 members not to exceed $400.00 from the 2023 O.A.A.C. Operating Budget (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OAAC-23-14 regarding Oshawa City Council information (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OAAC-23-15 from the Built Environment Subcommittee (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OAAC-23-18 regarding a University of Guelph accessibility conference (Motion Carried)
• Received Report OAAC-23-19 regarding National AccessAbility Week and Red Shirt Day (Motion Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee approved proposed renovations to the 'Arthur's' event space at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery at no cost to the City. The committee also recommended updating processes for the Ontario Heritage Act and reaffirming the establishment of Heritage Oshawa.

• Approved leasehold improvements for Robert McLaughlin Gallery at 72 Queen Street (5-0)
• Recommended implementation of new processes for Ontario Heritage Act applications
• Recommended reaffirming Heritage Oshawa as a Municipal Heritage Committee
• Authorized consultation with residents regarding renaming Ortono Avenue to Ortona
• Referred request for road and sidewalk repairs at Simcoe Hall to staff for a report
• Referred request for road urbanization agreement on Dieppe Court to staff for a report

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider and recommend to City Council several items, including the 2024 budget timeline and public engagement plan, the 2023 final tax rates by-law, and multiple contract awards and additional funding requests. The committee will also discuss a request for parking spaces for armoury members, a fee waiver for a school's use of a park, and a proposed replacement of the election sign by-law.

• Contract award to CIMA Canada Inc. for $1,748,297 plus H.S.T. for Conlin Road East Design, with additional funding of $24,067 approved
• Additional funding of $191,144 for stormwater management facility cleaning contract awarded to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd.
• Additional funding of $124,406 for rear and side loader waste vehicles contract awarded to Premier Truck Group for $1,301,500
• Fee waiver of $2,210 plus H.S.T. for Durham Catholic District School Board's use of Gulfstream Park sport field for 2022/2023 school year, with a five-year agreement
• Proposed replacement of Election Sign By-law 42-2014 with a new by-law

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee approved several contract awards and budget timelines for recommendation to City Council. Key actions included awarding design and cleaning contracts and waiving sports field fees for a school board. A proposal for 2024 budget public engagement was referred back to staff.

• Approved $1,748,297 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for Conlin Road East Design (Part A)
• Approved $435,993 contract to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd. for stormwater facility cleaning
• Approved $1,301,500 contract to Premier Truck Group for waste vehicles
• Recommended waiving $2,210 in fees for Durham Catholic District School Board use of Gulfstream Park
• Approved 2024 budget timelines
• Referred 2024 budget public engagement initiatives back to staff (4-0)
• Referred request for 10 armoury parking spaces in Lot #20 to staff
• Received 2022 poverty action report for information

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Micro-Mobility System Pilot Program and consider endorsing three working-group reports: a review of the Integrated Columbus Part 2 Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act Study, the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study, and the Integrated Major Station Area Study. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation: Engineering Services update on the Micro-Mobility System Pilot Program
• Report OATAC-23-09: endorsement of recommendations on the Integrated Columbus Part 2 Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act Study
• Report OATAC-23-10: endorsement of recommendations on the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study
• Report OATAC-23-11: endorsement of recommendations on the Integrated Major Station Area Study

The committee endorsed recommendations for the Integrated Columbus Part 2, Durham Meadoway Visioning, and Integrated Major Station Area studies. Members also agreed to follow Region of Durham plans for June's bike month and scheduled a special planning meeting.

• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-09 regarding Integrated Columbus Part 2 study (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-10 regarding Durham Meadoway Visioning Study (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-11 regarding Integrated Major Station Area Study (Motion Carried)
• Approved following Region of Durham plans for bike month in June (Motion Carried)
• Decided not to send any member to the 2023 Ontario Bike Summit (Motion Carried)
• Approved special meeting on May 17, 2023 to plan June Bike Month (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two reports: one from the Road Salt Working Group recommending endorsement of comments on reducing road salt use and approval of an awareness postcard, and one from the Tree Giveaway Working Group recommending endorsement of its activities and allocation of $5,500 from the 2023 budget for the event. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled.

• Endorse Road Salt Working Group report (OEAC-23-18) as comments on Report CO-23-09 regarding road salt reduction
• Approve road salt awareness postcard and forward to Corporate Communications
• Endorse Tree Giveaway Working Group report (OEAC-23-19) for April 2023
• Allocate $5,500 from 2023 committee budget to Tree Giveaway event

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approved funding for a tree giveaway event and endorsed a report on reducing road salt use. The committee also requested a presentation from the Region of Durham regarding recycling processes.

• Endorsed Report OEAC-23-18 regarding road salt reduction and approved the road salt awareness postcard (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OEAC-23-19 and allocated $5,500 from the 2023 budget for the Tree Giveaway event (Motion Carried)
• Requested the Region of Durham be invited to present on recycling processes in Durham Region (Motion Carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.16 million HVAC replacement for Fire Hall 1 and a $4.1 million culvert replacement on Hillcroft Street. They will also consider a pedestrian crossover petition, a tree-planting grant application, and a new Community Benefit Charge. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and volunteer awards.

• Approve $1,160,200 contract to Canadian Tech Air Systems for HVAC replacement at Fire Hall 1, with $300,000 additional funding
• Award contract for Hillcroft Street and Central Park Boulevard N culvert replacement (total $4,138,000)
• Approve $387,500 for tree planting partnership with Trees for Life under Canada's 2 Billion Trees program
• Approve Community Benefit Charge effective May 1, 2023
• Decline pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence (1224 Coldstream Drive)

Council approved a zoning amendment for 154 stacked townhouses east of Ritson Road North and legalized sandwich board signs in the downtown core. Other key actions included awarding a $2.9M culvert replacement contract and approving a two-year trial for a sign variance at 27 to 33 Simcoe Street South.

• Approved 154 stacked townhouse units east of Ritson Road North (ED-23-53)
• Approved sandwich board signs in Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre (CNCL-23-32)
• Approved sign variance for 27 to 33 Simcoe Street South for a two-year trial (9-1)
• Awarded $2,985,858 contract to Trisan Construction for culvert replacement (CF-23-15)
• Approved $300,000 additional funding for Fire Hall 1 HVAC upgrades (CF-23-16)
• Approved $77,500 annual budget (2024-2028) for 2 Billion Trees program (CF-23-17)
• Endorsed nomination of David Andrews for 2023 Senior of the Year Award (9-0)
• Authorized hiring of three temporary Engineering Services resources (ED-23-60)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on its 2023 work plan and approved budget, as well as updates from its wildlife, community resources, and by-law working groups. The by-law group recommends requesting Municipal Law Enforcement staff to present on regulating in-home animal breeding and on alternative approaches to leash-law enforcement. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• OACAC-23-05: Wildlife Working Group Report – February 2023
• OACAC-23-06: Community Resources Working Group Report – February 2023
• OACAC-23-07: By-law and Regulatory Working Group recommends requesting Municipal Law Enforcement staff to discuss regulating in-home breeding of animals for profit and alternative leash-law enforcement
• OACAC-23-08: 2023 Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Approved Work Plan
• OACAC-23-09: 2023 Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Approved Budget

The Animal Care Advisory Committee approved a request for Municipal Law Enforcement Services to present on regulating in-home breeding for profit. The committee also voted to disband the Wildlife Working Group and received several reports for information.

• Approved request for Municipal Law Enforcement Services to present on regulating in-home breeding for profit (Motion Carried)
• Withdrew request for presentation regarding education-only approaches to dog leash signage in parks (Motion Carried)
• Approved disbandment of the Wildlife Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Received Wildlife Working Group Report OACAC-23-05 for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Community Resources Working Group Report OACAC-23-06 for information (Motion Carried)
• Received 2023 Approved Work Plan Report OACAC-23-08 for information (Motion Carried)
• Received 2023 Approved Budget Report OACAC-23-09 for information (Motion Carried)
• Received City Council information Report OACAC-23-10 for information (Motion Carried)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive the 2023 Work Plan and Q1 Budget Update for information, seek direction on a Durham Region cultural heritage orientation session, and consider sending a letter to Oshawa Markets based on the Heritage Week Working Group report. No delegations or presentations are scheduled.

• HTG-23-21: 2023 Work Plan and Q1 Budget Update received for information
• HTG-23-22: Motion for direction on Durham Region Cultural Heritage Conservation Orientation Session
• HTG-23-23: Letter to Oshawa Markets regarding Heritage Week Working Group report

The committee approved the attendance of four members at a Durham Region cultural heritage seminar and the purchase of four resource packages. They also authorized a letter to the Oshawa Markets and received reports on the 2023 work plan and brochure updates.

• Received 2023 Work Plan and Q1 Budget Update for information (Motion Carried)
• Approved attendance of Robert Bell, Patty Davis, Diane Stephen, and John O'Boyle at Durham Region Cultural Heritage Conservation Orientation Session (Motion Carried)
• Approved purchase of four Resource Packages using the seminars and training account (Motion Carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Oshawa Markets regarding the Heritage Week Working Group Report (Motion Carried)
• Received Heritage Oshawa Brochures Working Group verbal report for information (Motion Carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the City of Oshawa, not a decision-making meeting. Council will receive and file correspondence, reports, and minutes from various committees. Notable items include a summary of contracts over $500,000, 2022 council remuneration and expenses, and building permit revenues and expenses. Items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of April 17, 2023.

• Summary of contracts greater than $500,000 awarded Nov 15, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023
• 2022 remuneration and expenses for Mayor, Council, and appointees
• 2022 annual statement of building permit revenues and expenses
• Correspondence on housing pledges from Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, and Whitby
• Petrolia resolutions on permanent voter register and ending homelessness

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the redevelopment of Sunnyside Park and Raglan Park, and to consider a report endorsing the 2022 Year End and 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan. The committee will vote on forwarding the plan to the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility upon Council's adoption. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Presentation on Sunnyside Park and Raglan Park redevelopment by Lindsay Clapp, Parks Project Coordinator
• Report OAAC-23-12: 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan and 2022 Year End
• Recommendation to forward the accessibility plan to the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario

The Committee endorsed the 2022 Year End and 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan for submission to the province following Council adoption. The Committee also approved a budget for member T-shirts and received a presentation on park redevelopments.

• Endorsed 2022 Year End and 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan (Motion Carried)
• Approved purchase of T-shirts for 10 committee members not to exceed $250.00 (Motion Carried)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will discuss and recommend options for memorials recognizing unmarked graves in Ward 4, and will consider a staff recommendation not to install a pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence. The committee will also receive an update on outstanding items for the first quarter of 2023. No presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• CO-23-11: Memorials recognizing unmarked graves (Ward 4) — committee to select an option
• CO-23-12: Petition for pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence (1224 Coldstream Drive) — staff recommends against installation
• CO-23-13: Outstanding Items List for first quarter 2023 (All Wards) — received for information
• Item CS-21-105: Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy (tabled from October 18, 2021) — discussed under Matters Tabled

The committee decided not to install a pedestrian crossover near Bloom Senior Residence on Coldstream Drive. Other actions included maintaining current cemetery record practices and authorizing defibrillator battery replacements in park clubhouses.

• Recommended against installing pedestrian crossover on Coldstream Drive near Bloom Senior Residence (3-2)
• Recommended Union Cemetery continue recognizing all deceased via online registry and map with no by-law updates
• Referred request to Province regarding 407 alternate route for aggregate trucks to staff (5-0)
• Authorized staff to replace defibrillator batteries in park clubhouses and seek sponsorships
• Received Q1 2023 Outstanding Items Status Report (CO-23-13) for information

Economic and Development and Corporate and Finance Committees Joint Meeting

This joint meeting of Oshawa's Economic and Development Services and Corporate and Finance Services Committees will consider a staff report (ED-23-60) recommending that City Council approve hiring three temporary or contract resources for Engineering Services, funded from the Subdividers Fixed Fees account. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023, and may include additional agenda items and declarations of interest.

• Report ED-23-60 recommends hiring three temporary or contract engineering services staff
• Funding source: Subdividers Fixed Fees account
• Recommendation to be forwarded to City Council for approval

The Joint Economic and Development Services and Corporate and Finance Services Committees recommended that City Council approve the hiring of three temporary or contract resources for Engineering Services. These positions are to be funded from the Subdividers Fixed Fees account.

• Recommended approval to hire three temporary or contract resources for Engineering Services (Motion Carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will discuss and recommend options to City Council on a Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law and amendments to the Fireworks By-law. They will also consider reports on municipal law enforcement tools, a potential consolidated fire dispatch centre with Ajax, and updates to the outstanding items list.

• SF-23-10: Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law (All Wards) — committee to select an option for council endorsement
• SF-23-13: Options to Amend Fireworks By-law 59-2014 (All Wards) — committee to select option and recommend tiered administrative monetary penalties
• SF-23-11: Potential Consolidated Fire Services Dispatch Centre (All Wards) — endorse in principle and direct Fire Chief to discuss costs with Ajax
• SF-23-09: Municipal Law Enforcement Tools, Enforcement Approach and Cost Recovery Efforts (All Wards) — continue compliance-focused enforcement with action items
• SF-23-12: Outstanding Items List Status Report — remove items for Coldstream Park basketball court, Kedron dog park, Baker Park pathway, Michael Starr Trail lighting, and Sommerset Park splash pad

The committee referred the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law back to staff to explore shortening demolition timeframes from 24 to 12 months. Other actions included recommending a consolidated fire dispatch centre and initiating public consultation on fireworks bylaws.

• Referred Report SF-23-10 back to staff to explore 12-month demolition timeframes and City-led demolition costs
• Recommended public and industry consultation on Fireworks By-law 59-2014
• Recommended endorsement of a potential consolidated Fire Services Dispatch Centre with the Town of Ajax
• Recommended a compliance-focused and risk-based approach for Municipal Law Enforcement
• Approved removing basketball court, pathway, and lighting items from the Outstanding Items List (2-3)
• Denied removing the Kedron Part II off-leash dog park from the Outstanding Items List (2-3)
• Denied removing the Sommerset Park splash pad from the Outstanding Items List (1-4)
• Recommended staff investigate lighting options for Michael Starr Trail between Bruce and Front Street

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on a staff response about reducing road salt use, receive an information report on Ontario's 2020 air quality, and endorse a tree giveaway working group report. The agenda also includes a deferred request to invite Lorraine Johnson to present on 'Rogue Gardens and the Weed Police'.

• OEAC-23-13: Staff response to OEAC report CS-22-44 on reducing road salt use (referred from City Council)
• OEAC-23-12: Request to invite Lorraine Johnson to present on 'Rogue Gardens and the Weed Police'
• OEAC-23-14: Information report INFO-23-29 on Province of Ontario's 2020 Air Quality Report
• OEAC-23-15: Tree Giveaway Working Group report for March 2023

The committee established a new working group for a fall film night event and endorsed the March 2023 Tree Giveaway report. A request to invite a presenter on 'Rogue Gardens and the Weed Police' was denied.

• Referred road salt reduction staff response (OEAC-23-13) to the Road Salt Working Group
• Denied request to invite Lorraine Johnson to present on 'Rogue Gardens and the Weed Police'
• Received Province of Ontario's 2020 Air Quality Report (OEAC-23-14) for information
• Endorsed Tree Giveaway Working Group Report for March 2023 (OEAC-23-15)
• Withdrew previous motion to spend up to $500 on an outdoor canopy (OEAC-23-16)
• Approved creation of Fall Film Night Working Group with A.J. Groen, Robert Mullins, and Lee Buchanan (Chair)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several planning and development items, including a recommendation to approve a revised application to rezone land east of Ritson Road North, north of Adelaide Avenue East to permit 154 stacked townhouse units. The committee will also discuss heritage conservation, accessibility standards, and various staff reports on infrastructure and planning matters. A public meeting under the Planning Act is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. as part of this session.

• Rezoning of lands east of Ritson Road North, north of Adelaide Avenue East from R2 and GI to R6-B for 154 stacked townhouses (ED-23-53)
• Request for Heritage Conservation District Study in Maxwell Heights Community (ED-23-41)
• Update sidewalk width standard from 1.5m to 1.8m to comply with Accessibility Design Standards (ED-23-51)
• Franchise renewal with Enbridge Gas for up to 20 years (ED-23-38)
• Transfer of pedestrian bridge ownership at Taunton Road West over Oshawa Creek from Region to City (ED-23-44)

The Committee approved a request for proposals for the redevelopment of 47 Bond Street West to include mid-rise mixed-use buildings and affordable housing. Several other planning applications and zoning amendments were referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved RFP for 47 Bond Street West redevelopment (6-0)
• Denied amendment to require structural engineering tolerances for 47 Bond Street West (1-5)
• Approved rezoning for 154 stacked townhouses at Ritson Road North and Adelaide Avenue East
• Authorized heritage consultant for Union Cemetery, 149 Harmony Road South, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, and Memorial Park
• Authorized update to Enbridge Gas franchise agreement for up to 20 years
• Authorized transfer of ownership of Taunton Road West pedestrian bridge from Region to City
• Referred 12-storey apartment proposal at 39 Athol Street West to staff for further review
• Referred Columbus Planning Area Part II Plan and Parking Study amendments to staff for further review

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing staff recommendations on several spending items, including additional funding for HVAC replacement at Fire Hall 1 and a contract award for culvert replacement on Hillcroft Street and Central Park Boulevard North. The committee will also consider a proposed Community Benefit Charge, a tree-planting grant application, and routine reports on payments and investments. No public presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• Additional $300,000 for HVAC replacement at Fire Hall 1, contract to Canadian Tech Air Systems for $1,160,200 plus H.S.T.
• Contract award to Trisan Construction for $2,985,858 plus H.S.T. for Hillcroft Street and Central Park Boulevard North culvert replacement
• Proposal to approve Community Benefit Charge effective May 1, 2023
• Approval of $77,500 per year (2024-2028) for tree planting under Canada's 2 Billion Trees program
• Withdrawal of motion for monthly wildlife newsletter on city website

The committee recommended several infrastructure and environmental investments, including HVAC upgrades for Fire Hall 1 and a reforestation partnership. A motion to support Bill 5 regarding local leader harassment was tabled. The committee also approved a Community Benefit Charge effective May 1, 2023.

• Recommended $2,985,858 contract to Trisan Construction for Hillcroft Street and Central Park Boulevard N culvert replacement
• Recommended $300,000 additional funding and $1,160,200 contract to Canadian Tech Air Systems for Fire Hall 1 HVAC
• Approved $77,500 annual budget (2024-2028) for 2 Billion Trees program partnership with Trees For Life
• Recommended approval of Community Benefit Charge effective May 1, 2023
• Tabled motion to support Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (3-2)
• Recommended declaring a vacancy on the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee
• Recommended appointment of applicants to various Advisory Committees
• Received reports on December 2022 corporate payments and 2022 annual investment activity for information

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports on its 2023 work plan and budget, plus updates from three working groups. The by-law working group is recommending that Municipal Law Enforcement staff attend a future meeting to discuss regulating in-home animal breeding for profit and changing leash-law enforcement from education to a more active approach. No presentations, delegations, or correspondence are scheduled.

• Report OACAC-23-05: Wildlife Working Group 2023 work plan
• Report OACAC-23-06: Community Resources Working Group February 2023 activities
• Report OACAC-23-07: By-law and Regulatory Working Group recommends discussing regulation of in-home animal breeding for profit
• Report OACAC-23-07: Also recommends discussing alternative leash-law enforcement beyond education only
• Report OACAC-23-08 and OACAC-23-09: 2023 committee work plan and approved budget

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including endorsing a pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031, approving zoning amendments for developments on Taunton Road West and Simcoe Street North, and designating 30 Connaught Street as a heritage property. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a contract extension for security services, and a request to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

• Endorse pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031 (ED-23-27)
• Approve zoning amendment for additional industrial uses at 646, 650, 660 Taunton Road West (ED-23-24)
• Approve 6-storey, 70-unit apartment building at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North (ED-23-35)
• Designate 30 Connaught Street as heritage property (ED-23-31)
• Extend security surveillance contract with Logixx Security Inc. for one year (CF-23-12)

City Council endorsed a housing pledge to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031. The council also approved several zoning amendments for industrial and residential developments and donated $10,000 for generators in Ukraine.

• Approved $10,000 donation for Ukraine energy infrastructure generators (11-0)
• Endorsed pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031 (10-1)
• Approved 6-storey apartment building (70 units) at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North (9-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for Select Industrial uses at 646, 650, and 660 Taunton Road West
• Ended sandwich board sign pilot project in Downtown Oshawa effective April 1, 2023 (11-0)
• Deferred review of Short Term Rental Operator licensing system until 2024
• Approved Corporate GIS and Data Strategy
• Approved Ice Allocation Policy

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive presentations on a zoning by-law amendment at 39 Athol Street West and a site plan approval at 4681 Old Simcoe Street. The committee will also discuss several reports, including the Columbus Study draft land use and road plan, the draft Region of Durham Official Plan, a Heritage Gallery exhibition at Fire Hall 6, and the revised 2022 year-end accomplishments.

• Presentation on zoning by-law amendment at 39 Athol Street West
• Presentation on site plan approval at 4681 Old Simcoe Street
• Report HTG-23-12: Columbus Study draft recommended land use and road plan
• Report HTG-23-13: Draft Region of Durham Official Plan circulation
• Report HTG-23-14: Heritage Gallery at Fire Hall 6 exhibition

The committee recommended reducing a proposed building's height from 12 to 6 stories at 39 Athol Street West to protect church sight lines. Several new working groups were established for property evaluations, research, and brochures. The committee also approved the 2022 Year-End Accomplishments report.

• Recommended reducing 39 Athol Street West building height from 12 to 6 stories and adding a plaque (Carried)
• Created Evaluation of 4681 Old Simcoe Street Working Group (Carried)
• Recommended additions at 4681 Old Simcoe Street match heritage character (Carried)
• Denied request to retain existing garage at 4681 Old Simcoe Street (Motion Lost)
• Recommended Columbus Study Circulation reflect and preserve heritage character (Carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Year-End Accomplishments report for Council (Carried)
• Created Research Report and Heritage Oshawa Brochures Working Groups (Carried)
• Approved investigating procurement of a community engagement tent up to $2,500 (Carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council held for the sole purpose of receiving education and training from Turner Consulting Group on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias and Anti-Racism. The training will be conducted in a closed session under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law and adjournment, which are procedural items.

• Closed-session training by Turner Consulting Group on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias and Anti-Racism
• Confirming by-law for the February 21, 2023 Council meeting

City Council held a special meeting to receive education and training from Turner Consulting Group. The training focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias and Anti-Racism.

• Approved closing the meeting to the public for education and training purposes (7-1)
• Passed the Confirming By-law

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review several reports including the Columbus Study Area plans and the 2023 National AccessAbility Week. Discussions include updates on the Built Environment Subcommittee, budget updates, and upcoming accessibility awards.

• Presentation on Columbus Study Area land use, road plan, and transportation plan
• Proposal to proclaim May 28 to June 3, 2023 as National AccessAbility Week
• Review of the 2022 Year End Accomplishments and budget update
• Discussion of the Draft New Regional Official Plan

The Committee recommended that new neighborhood areas in the Columbus Study incorporate barrier-free units and accessibility features. It also endorsed updating Engineering Sidewalk Width Standards to comply with Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards. Several reports were received for information.

• Recommended that Columbus Study new neighborhood building designs incorporate accessibility features and barrier-free units (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed updating Engineering Sidewalk Width Standards to comply with Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (Motion Carried)
• Requested City proclaim May 28 to June 3, 2023 as National AccessAbility Week and raise the O.A.A.C. flag at City Hall (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Year End Accomplishments for inclusion in Council Information Package (Motion Carried)
• Received information on Oshawa City Council meeting of June 20, 2022 (Motion Carried)
• Received January 2023 Built Environment Subcommittee Report (Motion Carried)
• Received 2022 Year End Budget Update and 2023 Approved Budget (Motion Carried)
• Received information on 2023 Accessibility Awards and Draft New Regional Official Plan (Motion Carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the February 15, 2023 meeting, containing correspondence, reports, and committee minutes for council to receive and file. Key items include the 2022 Housing Monitoring Report, a development activity review, and the Province's 2020 Air Quality Report. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of March 6, 2023.

• 2022 City of Oshawa Housing Monitoring Report (INFO-23-39)
• Development Activity: Review of 2022 and Outlook for 2023 (INFO-23-40)
• Province of Ontario's 2020 Air Quality Report (INFO-23-29)
• Correspondence from residents on funding for Friends of the Second Marsh (INFO-23-42)
• Region of Durham report on Legacy Area Servicing for Bickle Drive and Roselawn Avenue (INFO-23-44)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to discuss and make recommendations to City Council on several items, including a request to rename the Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park, additional information on animal welfare standards and keeping of animals, a proposed deferral of the short-term rental licensing review, and a review of business licensing with temporary fee waivers. The committee will also receive the 2021 Oshawa Fire Services Annual Report for information.

• Request to rename Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park (Ward 3)
• Recommendation to ask province to amend Animal Welfare Services Act for exotic animal regulations
• Proposal to defer short-term rental operator licensing review until 2024
• Authorization to start public consultation on Licensing By-law 120-2005 review, including temporary fee waivers for certain food shop and peddler licences
• 2021 Oshawa Fire Services Annual Report to be received for information

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a request to reduce the speed limit on Ormond Street to 40 km/h, a proposal for an off-leash dog park at Somerset Park, and a policy on ice allocation. They will also receive updates on an accessible swing at Coldstream Park and a report on reducing road salt use.

• Request to install signage for 40 km/h speed limit on Ormond between Coldstream and Parkwood Meadow Park (Ward 1)
• Referral of correspondence requesting an off-leash park at Somerset Park to staff for a report (Ward 2)
• Report on response to request for accessible swing at Coldstream Park; swing installed September 2022
• Staff response to Environmental Advisory Committee recommendations on reducing road salt use (All Wards)
• Proposed Ice Allocation Policy approval (All Wards)

The Community and Operations Services Committee recommended the approval of a new Ice Allocation Policy to City Council. The committee also referred requests for a new off-leash park and a speed limit reduction to staff for further reporting.

• Recommended approval of Ice Allocation Policy (CO-23-10)
• Referred request for off-leash park at Somerset Park to staff for report (CO-23-06)
• Referred request to make Ormond between Coldstream and Parkwood Meadow Park 40 Km/h to staff for report (CO-23-07)
• Recommended removing accessible swing request for Coldstream Park from outstanding items list as installation was completed September 2022 (CO-23-08)
• Recommended receiving road salt use report (CO-23-09) for information and forwarding it to the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the redevelopment of Raglan Park and to review several reports, including its 2023 work plan and budget. The committee will also discuss the Columbus Study land use and road plan, and the Major Transit Station Area Study, with a recommendation to maintain or replace existing natural areas.

• Presentation on redevelopment of Raglan Park by Lindsay Clapp, Parks Project Coordinator
• Report OEAC-23-07: 2023 O.E.A.C. Work Plan (received for information)
• Report OEAC-23-08: 2023 O.E.A.C. Budget (received for information)
• Report OEAC-23-09: Columbus Study Circulation – Draft Recommended Land Use and Road Plan (received for information)
• Report OEAC-23-10: Major Transit Station Area Study Working Group – January 2023 report, with recommendation to maintain or replace existing natural areas

The Committee approved a budget of up to $500 for a branded outdoor canopy and established requirements for the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Study. Several reports were received for information, and a request for a guest presentation was deferred.

• Approved spending up to $500 from the operating budget for a branded outdoor canopy
• Required that existing natural areas be maintained or replaced for the MTSA Study
• Required that OEAC be provided information packages upon completion of each MTSA Study stage
• Received 2023 O.E.A.C. Work Plan report for information
• Received 2023 O.E.A.C. Budget report for information
• Received Columbus Study Circulation report for information
• Deferred request for Lorraine Johnson presentation to the March meeting

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including a new Corporate GIS and Data Strategy, the 2022 External Audit Service Plan, an update on the security surveillance and guard services contract, and the capital project status as of December 31, 2022. The committee will also consider a closed-session report on the 2022 year-end taxation services position. No public presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• Approve Corporate GIS and Data Strategy (Report CF-23-08)
• Receive 2022 External Audit Service Plan (Report CF-23-09)
• Extend security contract with Logixx Security Inc. for one year; request Region of Durham to share 50% of Downtown Patrol cost (Report CF-23-12)
• Receive Capital Project Status as of December 31, 2022 (Report CF-23-10)
• Closed session: 2022 Year End Taxation Services Position (Report CF-23-11)

The committee recommended extending the security surveillance and guard services contract with Logixx Security Inc. for one year. It also recommended the approval of the Corporate GIS and Data Strategy. Several reports on audits, capital projects, and taxation were received for information.

• Recommended one-year contract extension for Logixx Security Inc. (5-1)
• Recommended requesting Region of Durham to cover 50% of Dedicated Downtown Patrol Enforcement Resource costs for 2023
• Recommended approval of Corporate GIS and Data Strategy
• Received 2022 External Audit Service Plan for information
• Received Capital Project Status as of December 31, 2022 for information
• Received 2022 year end taxation services position for information

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including endorsing a pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031, ending the downtown sandwich board sign pilot project, and approving zoning amendments for properties on Taunton Road West and Simcoe Street North. The committee will also hold a public meeting on proposed Official Plan amendments and a pre-consultation by-law. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land dispositions and lease amendments.

• Endorse municipal housing pledge for 23,000 new homes by 2031 (ED-23-27)
• End sandwich board sign pilot in Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre as of April 1, 2023 (ED-23-23)
• Approve zoning amendment for additional industrial uses at 646, 650, 660 Taunton Road West (ED-23-24)
• Approve 6-storey, 70-unit apartment building at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North (ED-23-35)
• Public meeting on proposed Official Plan amendments and pre-consultation by-law (ED-23-22)

The Committee recommended that the City pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031 to meet provincial targets. Other key actions included approving a 70-unit apartment project and ending a sandwich board sign pilot project. The Committee also approved amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and a new Pre-consultation By-law.

• Endorsed pledge to facilitate 23,000 new homes by 2031 (Motion Carried)
• Approved 70-unit apartment building at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North (Motion Carried)
• Ended sandwich board sign pilot project effective April 1, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Approved amendments to Oshawa Official Plan and Pre-consultation By-law (Motion Carried)
• Authorized heritage designation process for 30 Connaught Street (Motion Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for Select Industrial uses at 646-660 Taunton Road West (Motion Carried)
• Authorized Option 2 for disposition of land at 0 and 20 Harbour Road (3-2)
• Authorized potential acquisition of land on Simcoe Street South (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Integrated Columbus Part II Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act Study, and to consider two reports: one recommending endorsement of the committee's recommendations on the roundabout policy as part of the Engineering Design Criteria Manual Update, and another endorsing the 2022 Year End Accomplishments Report for inclusion in Council's Information Package. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation: Integrated Columbus Part II Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act Study Update
• Report OATAC-23-06: Review of the Roundabout Policy, recommendation to endorse as part of Engineering Design Criteria Manual Update
• Report OATAC-23-07: 2022 Year End Accomplishments, recommendation to endorse and include in Council's Information Package

The Committee approved recommendations for the Engineering Design Criteria Manual regarding roundabout policy and endorsed the 2022 Year End Accomplishments Report. Additionally, the Committee expanded the 2023 Active Transportation Projects Working Group by adding a citizen member.

• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-06 (Roundabout Policy) with amendments for existing roundabouts and website clarification (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-07 (2022 Year End Accomplishments) with an added list of all committee reports to the City (Motion Carried)
• Approved inclusion of the 2022 Year End Accomplishments Report in Council’s Information Package (Motion Carried)
• Approved reconsideration of the 2023 Active Transportation Projects Working Group composition (Motion Carried)
• Added Rick Harrington as a citizen member to the 2023 Active Transportation Projects Working Group (Motion Carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several recommendations, including a proposal to restrict tobogganing to designated hills at Knights of Columbus and Grandview Village parks, and to decide on options for relocating the Camp X building. The council will also hear presentations from the Sports Hall of Fame and Durham Regional Police, and vote on various committee reports and appointments.

• Proposal to amend Parks and Facilities By-law to prohibit tobogganing outside designated areas, with pilot hills at Knights of Columbus and Grandview Village parks
• Potential relocation of Camp X building to South Field Heritage Conservation District (Ward 2)
• Approval of two Brownfields Study Grants of up to $10,000 each for 144 and 155 First Avenue
• Request to Region of Durham to adjust Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road near Stevenson Road North
• Appointments to Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee and Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

City Council voted 0-8 to reject a motion to designate several parks for tobogganing and sledding. The council also approved a land acquisition strategy for Park Road South and Colonel Sam Drive and authorized two brownfield study grants.

• Rejected tobogganing designations for multiple parks (0-8)
• Approved land acquisition Option 1 for Park Road South and Colonel Sam Drive (6-4)
• Approved two $10,000 Brownfields Study Grants for 144 and 155 First Avenue
• Approved 30m monopole tower at 171 Harmony Road South
• Approved amendments to Sign By-law 72-96
• Authorized Interfund Notes for capital additions not to exceed $800,000 and $1,666,000
• Nominated Dimitri Stathopoulos to Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee
• Nominated Heather Hall to Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee

City Council Special Meeting

This special City Council meeting was cancelled because the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget was already adopted on January 19, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• 2023 Capital and Operating Budget adopted January 19, 2023

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including a final research report recommending the designation of 30 Connaught Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, a draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 500 Howard Street, and a request for a Heritage Conservation District Study in Maxwell Heights. The committee will also receive presentations on advisory committee procedures, the Metrolinx heritage impact assessment, and cultural heritage education. No delegations are scheduled.

• Recommendation to designate 30 Connaught Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 500 Howard Street (Metrolinx/ERA presentation)
• Request for Heritage Conservation District Study in Maxwell Heights (HTG-23-08)
• Update on Heritage Oshawa Inventory and Register (HTG-23-06)
• Correspondence from Jane Clark on 500 Howard Street referred to report HTG-23-07

The committee recommended that 30 Connaught Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Members also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and established a working group to update the city's heritage inventory.

• Appointed Diane Stephen as Chair (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Patty Davis as Vice Chair (Motion Carried)
• Recommended 30 Connaught Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed the updated Inventory of City of Oshawa Heritage Properties (Motion Carried)
• Created a Heritage Oshawa Inventory and Register Working Group consisting of Patty Davis, Diane Stephen, and John O'Boyle (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed the Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for 500 Howard Street (Motion Carried)
• Approved up to $200 for Oshawa Market participation and printing materials (Motion Carried)
• Recommended that the request for a Heritage Conservation District Study in Maxwell Heights be received for information (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a report (OACAC-22-26, previously CF-22-66) that was referred back for further information and deferred from a prior meeting. The agenda also includes presentations on committee policy and procedure, and election of chair and vice chair. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Report OACAC-22-26 (CF-22-66) referred back for further information
• Presentation on Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• No delegations, referrals, or correspondence listed

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and established three new working groups focused on community resources, by-laws, and wildlife. Additionally, the committee withdrew a previous report and discussed filling a citizen vacancy.

• Appointed Dianne Fil as Chair for a one-year term (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Martin Field as Vice Chair for a one-year term (Motion Carried)
• Withdrew Report OACAC-22-26 (CF-22-66) (Motion Carried)
• Created Community Resources Working Group chaired by Mel Diebel (Motion Carried)
• Created Regulatory and By-law Working Group chaired by Martin Field (Motion Carried)
• Created Wildlife Working Group chaired by Kelli Polsinelli (Motion Carried)
• Approved consideration of a qualified student for the citizen vacancy (Motion Carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council held for education and training purposes. Council will receive a presentation from Jeff Abrams of Principles Integrity on the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Code of Conduct, and the role of the Integrity Commissioner. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Training on Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Code of Conduct, and Integrity Commissioner
• Presentation by Jeff Abrams, Principles Integrity
• Confirming by-law for the January 24, 2023 meeting

Council held a special meeting to receive education and training from Principles Integrity as part of the Council Orientation Plan. The session was conducted in a closed session and focused on the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Code of Conduct, and the Integrity Commissioner.

• Approved closing the meeting to the public for education and training purposes (8-1)
• Passed the confirming by-law

City Council Special Meeting

This special City Council meeting was cancelled because Council adopted the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget on January 19, 2023. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• 2023 Capital and Operating Budget adopted on January 19, 2023

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting to continue 2023 budget deliberations. Council will hear a delegation from the Oshawa Professional Firefighters Association on the operating budget, consider deferred capital projects, and review several items referred to the budget, including potential financial support for the Canadian Automotive Museum and a request from Oshawa Tourism for sponsorship and fee waivers.

• Delegation: Oshawa Professional Firefighters Association on operating budget
• Deferred capital projects: Neighbourhood Traffic Management Projects and Ritson Rd N Sidewalk Infill
• CNCL-23-04: 2023 requests for staff positions
• CNCL-23-16: Canadian Automotive Museum financial support (Ward 4)
• CNCL-23-17: Oshawa Tourism financial sponsorship and fee waiver request

City Council approved the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets with several amendments. Key decisions included adding 15 firefighters, approving new staff positions, and determining which park redevelopment projects would be deferred to 2024.

• Approved 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets as amended (9-1)
• Approved addition of 15 firefighters to Program 393 (9-1)
• Approved 2023 staff position requests per Report CNCL-23-04 (8-2)
• Deferred Raglan Park and Crimson Court Park redevelopments to 2024
• Denied deferral of Baker Park Splash Pad and Stone Street Shore Protection
• Approved $15,000 grant and $0.025 per capita annual contribution to Canadian Automotive Museum
• Approved $60,000 for Oshawa-based music festival sponsorship and fee waiving
• Approved $25,000 for Post-Secondary Student Orientation Event

Information Package

This is an information package for the January 18, 2023 meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions, reports, and minutes for council's information. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled for future agendas. Notable items include correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Greenbelt amendments, and various regional reports and resolutions.

• Correspondence from Minister Steve Clark on Greenbelt Amendments and revocation of Central Pickering Development Plan
• Region of Durham 2023 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (Report #2022-F-21, By-law 54-2022)
• Resolution from Durham Region on expanding Slow Down Move Over requirement to all roadside workers
• Correspondence from resident R.W. Small about a lighted crosswalk near 1224 Coldstream Drive
• Correspondence about funding for Friends of the Second Marsh and possible designation of 827 Gordon Street

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to receive presentations on committee procedures, elect a chair and vice chair, and hear updates on the Central Oshawa transit study, parks facility needs, and Crimson Park redevelopment. The committee will also consider its 2023-2027 work plan report (OAAC-23-01) for direction.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation: Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Presentation: Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment
• Presentation: Crimson Park Redevelopment
• Report OAAC-23-01: 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan (All Wards)

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. The committee also approved the 2023-2027 work plan. Staff provided presentations on transit, facility needs, and park redevelopment.

• Appointed Steven Moenster as Chair (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Dorothy McFarlane as Vice Chair (Motion Carried)
• Denied appointment of Gino Vendetti as Vice Chair (Motion Lost)
• Adopted Report OAAC-23-01 concerning the 2023-2027 work plan (Motion Carried)

Finance Committee Meeting

This Finance Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including a proposal to amend the Parks and Facilities By-law to prohibit tobogganing outside designated areas and to designate hills at Knights of Columbus Park and Grandview Village Park for that activity. The committee will also review a pilot for a 40 km/h speed zone in downtown Oshawa, an amendment to expand the L.E.A.F. backyard tree planting program to two additional municipalities, and other routine items. No public presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• CO-23-05: Tobogganing policy — designate Knights of Columbus Park and Grandview Village Park as toboggan hills; prohibit elsewhere; $30,000 annual cost for inspections and improvements
• CO-23-02: 40 km/h Area Pilot in Downtown Oshawa (Ward 4) — report for information
• CO-23-03: Amendment to L.E.A.F. Backyard Tree Planting Program Agreement to add Township of Brock and Municipality of Clarington
• CO-23-01: Correspondence re: new Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road west of Simcoe Street — pulled from information package at Councillor McConkey's request
• Tabled item CS-21-105: Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy — electric vehicle purchasing policy

The committee recommended amending the Parks and Facilities By-law to prohibit tobogganing outside of designated areas, specifically naming Knights of Columbus Park and Grandview Village Park as approved sites. Other actions included expanding a tree planting agreement and requesting a change to a community safety zone.

• Approved recommendation to prohibit tobogganing outside designated areas and designate Knights of Columbus Park and Grandview Village Park as approved sites (4-2)
• Denied motion to refer tobogganing report back to staff for more information (2-4)
• Approved recommendation to amend L.E.A.F. Backyard Tree Planting Program Agreement to add Township of Brock and Municipality of Clarington
• Approved recommendation to receive 40 km/h Area Pilot - Downtown Oshawa report for information
• Approved recommendation to receive Q1 2023 Outstanding Items Status Report for information
• Approved recommendation to request Region of Durham change start and end points of Raglan Road West Community Safety Zone

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will discuss a request from Anthony Shanderuk to ban fireworks in Oshawa, and receive a status report on outstanding items for the first quarter of 2023. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled.

• SF-23-01: Correspondence from Anthony Shanderuk requesting a fireworks ban (all wards)
• SF-23-02: Outstanding Items List Status Report for first quarter 2023 (all wards)

The committee referred a request to ban fireworks in the City of Oshawa to staff for a report due in the second quarter of 2023. The committee also received a status report on outstanding items for the first quarter of 2023.

• Referred fireworks ban request (SF-23-01) to staff for a Q2 2023 report (Motion Carried)
• Adopted all items on the Public Consent Agenda (Motion Carried)
• Received the Q1 2023 Outstanding Items List Status Report (SF-23-02) for information

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to commencing the 2023 Budget Deliberations. Council will consider recommendations on budget expense exclusions, capital projects including library funding and road improvements, and operating budget items such as staff positions and a heritage study deferral. The agenda includes several reports for information and potential adjustments.

• Recommendation to exclude tangible capital asset amortization and post-employment benefit expenses from the 2023 Operating Budget (CNCL-23-06)
• Proposal to create a new capital reserve for Oshawa Public Library projects at Northview and McLaughlin branches, with $212,395 transfer (CNCL-23-08)
• Front funding agreement pilot project for Conlin Road East, Ward 1 (CNCL-23-03)
• Infrastructure and road improvements at 4889 Stevenson Road North, Ward 1 (CNCL-23-01)
• Reconstruction costs for Roselawn Avenue, Bickle Drive, and Winifred Avenue, Ward 2 (CNCL-23-02)

Council approved the 2023 Capital Budget and authorized a new recreation centre to be funded by Development Charges with a target opening date of July 1, 2026. Several infrastructure projects were approved, while others were deferred to 2024. Council also established a new capital reserve for library projects.

• Approved 2023 Capital Budget (11-0), excluding specific projects and deferred items
• Approved Project 12-0058 New Recreation Centre with single-sourced design (8-1)
• Approved $300,000 from Infrastructure Reserve for Roselawn Ave, Bickle Dr, and Winnifred Ave design (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 for engineering studies on Fire Halls 2, 3, and 4 retrofits (10-0)
• Approved $741,000 for Project 21-0015 Downtown Streetscape Redevelopment from Downtown Revitalization Fund
• Approved creation of a new capital reserve for library projects and transferred $212,395 into it
• Authorized funding agreement with Treasure Hill for Conlin Road East construction
• Approved exclusion of tangible capital asset amortization and post-employment benefit expenses from 2023 Operating Budget

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a final report from its 2022 projects working group, hear a presentation on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa, and consider rescheduling its October 2023 meeting due to a conflict. The agenda also includes presentations on committee policy and election of chair and vice chair. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation on Stage 1 of the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Report OATAC-23-01: OATAC 2022 Projects Working Group Final Report (received for information)
• Report OATAC-23-02: Reschedule October 4, 2023 meeting to October 5, 2023 due to conflict with Committee of Adjustment and web streaming limitations
• Presentations on Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure and Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The committee elected Robert Astley as Chair and Jim Bate as Vice Chair. Members approved the 2022 Projects Working Group Final Report and created three new working groups to handle transit studies, active transportation projects, and Bike Month activities.

• Appointed Robert Astley as Chair (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Jim Bate as Vice Chair (Motion Carried)
• Created Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-23-01 as recommendations for the Engineering Design Criteria Manual (Motion Carried)
• Rescheduled October meeting to October 5, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Created 2023 Active Transportation Projects Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Created 2023 Bike Month Working Group (Motion Carried)
• Declared February 1, 2023, as 'Winter Walk Day' (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on its outstanding items, 2022 accomplishments, and budget. The agenda includes presentations on committee procedures and the election of a chair and vice chair, as well as from Trees for Life and on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation and election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Trees for Life initiatives and projects presentation
• Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study commencement and Public Information Centre #1
• Report OEAC-23-01: Outstanding Items List Status Report - First Quarter 2023
• Report OEAC-23-02: 2022 Work Plan and Year End Accomplishments

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. Members established working groups to manage a tree giveaway, road salt awareness, and a transit station area study. The committee also endorsed a report on 2022 accomplishments for the Council Information Package.

• Appointed Valerie Bowler as Chair (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Lee Buchanan as Vice Chair (Motion Carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Work Plan and Year End Accomplishments report for Council (Motion Carried)
• Created Tree Give Away Working Group chaired by A.J. Groen (Motion Carried)
• Created Road Salt Working Group chaired by Emily Posteraro (Motion Carried)
• Created Major Transit Station Area Study Working Group chaired by Gregory Waclawek (Motion Carried)
• Received Outstanding Items Status Report for Q1 2023 for information (Motion Carried)
• Received 2022 O.E.A.C. Budget report for information (Motion Carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider several staff reports, most notably recommending that the public be invited to provide feedback on the Community Benefit Charge Strategy. Other items include receiving reports on November 2022 corporate payments, council member attendance at other committees, and the committee's outstanding items list. The committee will also consider appointments to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee and feedback on barriers in the 2022 elections.

• CF-23-02: Community Benefit Charge Strategy — invite public feedback
• CF-23-01: Corporate payments for November 2022 — received for information
• CF-23-06: Appointments to fill two vacancies on Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• CF-23-07: 2022 election barriers for electors/candidates with disabilities — consider feedback for 2026
• CF-23-05: Oshawa Generals Hockey Club facility lease and licence agreement (closed session)

The committee recommended inviting public feedback on the Community Benefit Charge Strategy and appointed two members to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee. A lease agreement for the Oshawa Generals Hockey Club was referred back to staff for further clarification.

• Recommended public feedback on Community Benefit Charge Strategy (5-1)
• Appointed applicants 2 and 3 to the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee (5-1)
• Referred Oshawa Generals Hockey Club Facility Lease and Licence Agreement to staff for further report (6-0)
• Recommended City Clerk incorporate feedback on 2022 election barriers into 2026 elections
• Received corporate payments for November 2022 for information
• Received report on Council Members attendance at other committees for information
• Received Q1 2023 Outstanding Items List Status Report for information

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several development-related items, including two brownfield study grants, a proposed telecommunication tower, and amendments to the sign by-law. The committee will also hold a public meeting to discuss two zoning and subdivision applications for residential developments. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land disposals and an expropriation update.

• Two $10,000 brownfield study grants for 144 and 155 First Avenue
• Proposed 30-metre telecommunication tower at 171 Harmony Road South for Rogers Communications
• City-initiated amendments to Sign By-law 72-96
• Zoning and subdivision application for 1279 Simcoe Street North (172 townhouses)
• Zoning and subdivision application for 1081 and 1093 Harmony Road North and 836 Pinecrest Road

The Committee authorized the start of the statutory public process to amend the Official Plan for the Columbus Planning Area. Several residential development applications were referred back to staff for further review. The Committee also recommended various grants, by-law amendments, and land disposal strategies to City Council.

• Authorized statutory public process for Columbus Planning Area Official Plan amendment (6-0)
• Recommended $20,000 in total Brownfields Study Grants for 144 and 155 First Avenue
• Recommended amending By-law 33-2009 to make annual 3% building permit fee increases discretionary
• Recommended no objection to a 30-metre Rogers Communications tower at 171 Harmony Road South
• Recommended approval of minor amendments to Sign By-law 72-96
• Directed staff to further review development applications for 1279 Simcoe Street North, 1081/1093 Harmony Road North, and 65 Athabasca Street
• Recommended executing disposal strategy for land at 1661 Harmony Road North
• Referred request for Heritage Conservation District Study in Maxwell Heights to Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa Special Meeting

The committee is considering the heritage designation of 30 Connaught Street. Members will also review site plan approval for Rotary Park and Pool and a study regarding the Central Oshawa transit station area.

• Site plan approval for Rotary Park and Pool at 254 Centre Street South
• Heritage designation recommendation for 30 Connaught Street
• Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa
• Adoption of the Heritage Oshawa 2023 Meeting Schedule

The committee endorsed a site plan application for Rotary Park and Pool and adopted its 2023 meeting schedule. Two new working groups were established to handle 2022 year-end accomplishments and Heritage Week festivities. A research report for 30 Connaught Street was deferred to a later date.

• Endorsed site plan approval for Rotary Park and Pool at 254 Centre Street South (Carried)
• Adopted Heritage Oshawa 2023 Meeting Schedule (Carried)
• Deferred Final Research Report for 30 Connaught Street to January 26, 2023 (Carried)
• Received 2022 Outstanding Items List and 2022 Budget Year End Update for information (Carried)
• Received Notice of Study Commencement for Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study (Carried)
• Denied endorsement of 2022 Accomplishments Report (Lost)
• Created Year End Accomplishments Working Group chaired by Patty Davis (Carried)
• Created Heritage Week Working Group chaired by Robert Bell (Carried)