Oshawa public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council will consider approving a 25-storey mixed-use building with 408 student apartments and commercial space at 13, 15 and 29 Charles Street. The meeting also includes reports on a parking utilization study, a cemetery by-law update, and the award of contracts for an active transportation master plan and forestry master plan.

• Approval of 25-storey mixed-use building at 13, 15 and 29 Charles Street
• Award of contract to WSP Canada Inc. for Integrated & Active Transportation Master Plan ($621,971)
• Award of contract to Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc. for Forestry Master Plan ($147,808)
• Update to Cemetery By-law 76-2012
• Investigation into internet voting for 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Council approved a mixed-use development at 111/117 King St E and 0 Athol St E with three towers up to 37 storeys and 1,308 units, plus a separate 25-storey student building at 13-29 Charles St. Council also endorsed a proponent to develop the city-owned Parking Lot 4 on Athol St E, declared it surplus, and waived notice requirements. Several contracts were awarded, including a $621,971 transportation master plan and a $147,808 forestry master plan.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 3 towers (31-37 storeys, 1,308 units) at 111/117 King St E and 0 Athol St E
• Approved 25-storey student building (408 units) at 13-29 Charles St (6-3)
• Endorsed successful RFP proponent for Parking Lot 4 development and declared lot surplus (7-2)
• Awarded $621,971 contract to WSP Canada Inc. for Integrated & Active Transportation Master Plan
• Awarded $147,808 contract to Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc. for Forestry Master Plan, with $30,409 from reserve
• Approved new Cemetery By-law, repealing By-law 76-2012
• Directed staff to investigate internet voting for 2026 municipal election
• Approved $90,888 and $96,176 leases for computer equipment from Nova Networks and CDW Canada Corp.

Heritage Oshawa

The committee will receive a presentation from Planning Services regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application. The discussion focuses on the property located at 1600 Conlin Road East.

• Presentation by Planner A Harrison Whilsmith regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application at 1600 Conlin Road East

The committee received a presentation from Planning Services about an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application at 1600 Conlin Road East. The presentation was received for information only; no decisions were made on the application. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Received presentation on 1600 Conlin Road East application (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee - Cancellation Notice

The scheduled meeting for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 was cancelled because there were no items on the agenda. No decisions or discussions will take place. Residents are advised that no items were selected for consideration.

Information Package

This is an informational meeting where the City of Oshawa Council will receive and file correspondence, including resolutions from other municipalities, and review committee minutes and contract awards from the past quarter.

• Summary of Contract Awards - September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
• Quarter 3 Councillor Expenses
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation - Third Quarter Shareholder Report
• Minutes - Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting December 2, 2024
• Minutes - Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting December 2, 2024

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will recommend to City Council the receipt of a parking utilization study for the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre. It will also recommend the passage of an updated Cemetery By-law, repealing the 2012 By-law, subject to approval by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and the City Solicitor. Additionally, the committee will recommend the receipt of the Fourth Quarter 2024 Outstanding Items Status Report for information.

• CO-24-60 – Parking Utilization Study in the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre (All Wards)
• CO-24-61 – Cemetery By-law Update (CS-18-44) to modernize regulations and repeal By-law 76-2012 (All Wards)
• CO-24-62 – Community and Operations Services Committee Outstanding Items Status Report – Fourth Quarter 2024 (All Wards)

The committee recommended that City Council approve a new Cemetery By-law to replace the outdated 2012 version, subject to Bereavement Authority of Ontario approval. It also recommended that staff investigate options to modernize the municipal parking system, including technology and fee structures. A delegation from Jeff Davis was heard regarding the parking and cemetery reports. The committee also moved an item about educational plaques at Ed Broadbent Park to a different committee's outstanding items list.

• Recommended new Cemetery By-law to Council, repealing By-law 76-2012 (carried)
• Recommended staff report on modernizing municipal parking system (carried)
• Moved Ed Broadbent Park plaque item to Corporate and Finance Services list (carried)
• Added delegation and correspondence from Jeff Davis to agenda (carried)
• Heard delegation from Jeff Davis on CO-24-60 and CO-24-61 (carried)
• Received Q4 2024 Outstanding Items Status Report for information (carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider a recommendation to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 with tiered administrative monetary penalties of $250, $350 and $450 for violations of the heavy vehicle prohibition. The committee will also receive a Community Risk Assessment Update report for information. Additionally, the committee will note the removal of a dog‑park location‑criteria item from its Outstanding Items List and receive the fourth‑quarter status report for information.

• SF-24-49 – Technical amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 adding tiered fines of $250, $350, $450 for heavy vehicle prohibition violations
• SF-24-50 – Community Risk Assessment Update report received for information
• SF-24-51 – Removal of dog‑park location‑criteria item from Outstanding Items List; fourth‑quarter status report received for information

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended that City Council approve technical amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to support heavy vehicle prohibition enforcement, including new tiered administrative penalties of $250, $350, and $450. The committee also received two reports for information: the Community Risk Assessment Update and the Outstanding Items List Status Report for Q4 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended amending Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 to add tiered penalties for heavy vehicle prohibition violations ($250/$350/$450) (carried)
• Received Community Risk Assessment Update report SF-24-50 for information (carried)
• Received Outstanding Items List Status Report SF-24-51 for Q4 2024 for information (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on a proposed asphalt‑surfaced, accessible switchback ramp from the parking lot to the Knights of Columbus sports fields. The committee will also receive the Tenth Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee for information, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and endorse the 2024 year‑end accomplishments and the proposed 2025 workplan.

• Presentation on a proposed asphalt surfaced accessible switchback ramp at Knights of Columbus Park
• Receive OAAC‑24‑38, the Tenth Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (information only)
• Adopt OAAC‑24‑39, the 2025 Proposed Meeting Dates schedule
• Endorse OAAC‑24‑40, the 2024 workplan status and proposed 2025 workplan

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee received a report on the BUILT Environment Subcommittee, adopted the 2025 meeting schedule, and endorsed the 2024 accomplishments and 2025 workplan for inclusion in the Council Information Package. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting also included a presentation on a proposed accessible pathway at Knights of Columbus Park.

• Received Report OAAC-24-38 (BUILT Environment Subcommittee) for information (carried)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule as per Report OAAC-24-39 (carried)
• Endorsed 2024 workplan status and proposed 2025 workplan (Report OAAC-24-40) for Council Information Package (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive the fourth‑quarter budget update (Report OEAC‑24‑47) for information. It will also receive the Road Salt Working Group report (OEAC‑24‑48) and the Fall Film Night Working Group report (OEAC‑24‑50) for information. The committee will adopt the 2025 meeting schedule as set out in Report OEAC‑24‑49.

• OEAC‑24‑47 – 2024 fourth‑quarter budget update (information)
• OEAC‑24‑48 – Road Salt Working Group report (information)
• OEAC‑24‑49 – Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule
• OEAC‑24‑50 – Fall Film Night Working Group report (information)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will recommend approval of a 2025 Borrowing By-law and award contracts for computer equipment, an active transportation master plan, and a forestry master plan. The committee will also discuss the method of voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.

• Award contract to WSP Canada Inc. for Integrated & Active Transportation Master Plan ($621,971)
• Award contract to Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc. for Forestry Master Plan ($147,808)
• Authorize computer equipment leases to Nova Networks ($90,888) and CDW Canada Corp. ($96,176)
• Recommend City Council endorse internet voting for 2026 municipal and school board elections
• Recommend approval of 2025 Borrowing By-law

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider endorsing a proponent to develop City-owned Parking Lot 4 on Athol Street East and approve zoning changes for mixed-use towers at King Street East. The committee will also discuss heritage designation for a Simcoe Street property and extend an art installation at the South Oshawa Community Centre.

• Endorse proponent for Parking Lot 4 development (Athol St. East)
• Approve zoning changes for 1,308-unit towers at 111 & 117 King St. East
• Authorize heritage designation process for 357 Simcoe St. South
• Extend temporary artwork 'HotSpot' at South Oshawa Community Centre ($1,086.80)
• Review land acquisition needs for future Fire Stations 7 and 8

Heritage Oshawa

The committee is meeting to adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. Members will also receive reports regarding the Albert Street Bridge and the Cowan House at 39 Athol Street West.

• Adoption of the Heritage Oshawa 2025 Meeting Schedule (HTG-24-64)
• Draft Documentation, Salvage and Commemorative Report for the Albert Street Bridge (HTG-24-65)
• Cowan House - 39 Athol Street West Working Group Report (HTG-24-66)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a licence agreement with Lovell Holdings Limited for up to 17 parking spaces in the Mary Street Parkade. It will direct staff to study traffic‑safety options on Burk Street and to reduce the posted speed on Central Park Boulevard North to 40 km/h. The council will also adopt a modernized communications framework, repealing two older media‑relations manuals, and extend the StopGap pilot program with revised insurance and licensing terms.

• Licence agreement for up to 17 parking spaces in the Mary Street Parkade (five‑year term starting Dec 1 2024)
• Staff directed to investigate traffic conditions and possible safety improvements on Burk Street (King St West intersection)
• Speed limit on Central Park Boulevard North (Beatrice St East to Exeter St) reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• Adoption of the Strategic Communications Roadmap and repeal of two media‑relations manuals
• Extension of the StopGap pilot program to 2026 with insurance lowered to $2 million and a new licence agreement for participating businesses

City Council Special Meeting

City Council is meeting to propose amendments to the Mayor's 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will consider reports regarding tax levies, revenue sources, and reserve fund allocations.

• Proposal to exclude tangible capital asset amortization and post-employment benefit expenses from the 2025 Operating Budget
• Approval of the Tax Levy and other revenue sources for the 2025 Mayor's Budget
• Approval of Reserve and Reserve Funds to fund $82.5 million in capital
• Approval of $17.9 million in reserve contributions from tax levy
• Approval of $5.6 million in Reserve and Reserve Fund contributions to operations

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee-Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice states that there were no items on the agenda. No documents or attachments were provided.

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is reviewing proposals regarding public safety and facility naming. The body is discussing the establishment of safe haven areas for women and girls at specific fire halls and a request to rename a library branch.

• Recommendation to deny renaming the Delpark Homes Centre Branch after Ruth Brooking (SF-24-47)
• Proposal for staff to explore requirements for safe haven areas at Fire Halls 1, 3, 5, and 6 (SF-24-48)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider a recommendation to enter into a five-year licence agreement with Lovell Holdings Limited for up to 17 parking spaces in the Mary Street Parkade. The committee will also review reports on traffic calming on Burk Street, the future use of Bocce Courts at Radio Park, and snow and ice clearing from trails.

• Licence agreement for 17 parking spaces in Mary Street Parkade
• Traffic calming options on Burk Street (King St W to John St W)
• Future use of Bocce Courts at Radio Park
• Snow and ice clearing from trails
• Second Marsh Agreement compliance and financial contributions

Information Package

The council will receive and file various correspondence and resolution letters, and review information reports and committee minutes. No agenda items are selected for a council decision at this meeting. Items from this package may be added to future agendas starting the week of December 2, 2024.

• INFO-24-226 – City of Pickering Council Resolution – Anti‑Littering Slogan Campaign
• INFO-24-221 – Request Regarding Enhancing Shelter Supports for Women and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
• INFO-24-220 – Oshawa Community Grants Update
• INFO-24-216 – Minutes – Heritage Oshawa (October 24, 2024)
• INFO-24-227 – Sustainable Funding for Small Urban Municipalities

City Council Special Meeting

The Oshawa City Council special meeting will hear public delegations on the Mayor's 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 Capital Budget. It will also consider input on the 2026 Operating Budget Forecast and the nine‑year Capital Forecast. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Delegations on the Mayor's 2025 Operating Budget
• Delegations on the Mayor's 2025 Capital Budget
• Delegations on the 2026 Operating Budget Forecast
• Delegations on the nine‑year Capital Forecast

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee-Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30‑7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The cancellation notice states that there are no items on the agenda.

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider three staff reports. It will decide which option to select for the StopGap Pilot Project (CF-24-65). It will recommend approval of the Corporate Communications Modernization roadmap and related policy changes (CF-24-64). It will endorse the Rotary Park Redevelopment project for submission to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 2 (CF-24-66).

• CF-24-65 – Update on the StopGap Pilot Project (All Wards) – committee to select an option from the report
• CF-24-64 – Corporate Communications Modernization – approve strategic communications roadmap and new policies, repeal two media guidelines manuals
• CF-24-66 – Rotary Park Redevelopment – endorse the $25 million project for grant submission to the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 2 (up to 50% of eligible costs, max $10 million)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will recommend to City Council that a statutory public process be started for proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60‑94. It will also consider a request from 1000923055 Ontario Inc. for Urban Growth Centre incentives at 40 King Street West, an informational update on meeting the provincial target of 23,000 new homes, and two zoning amendment applications at 374 Farewell Street and 827 Gordon Street. All items are presented with staff reports dated October 30, 2024.

• ED-24-125 – Application for Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan incentives at 40 King St W (Ward 4)
• ED-24-128 – 2024 update on Oshawa’s ability to meet the provincial target of 23,000 new homes (All Wards)
• ED-24-129 – City‑initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law 60‑94 (All Wards)
• ED-24-119 – Application to amend Zoning By‑law 60‑94 and draft subdivision plan for 374 Farewell St (Ward 5)
• ED-24-120 – Application to amend Zoning By‑law 60‑94 for 827 Gordon St (Ward 5)

City Council Special Meeting

The purpose of this special meeting is for City Council to receive the Mayor's 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 Capital Budget. The meeting will also cover the 2026 Operating Budget Forecast and a nine-year Capital Forecast.

• Presentation of 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 Capital Budget
• Presentation of 2026 Operating Budget Forecast
• Presentation of Nine-year Capital Forecast

City Council Education and Training Session

The City Council will hold a closed‑session Education and Training meeting on October 29, 2024. Council members will be trained by John Saunders of Hicks Morely on the City's Respect in the Workplace – Harassment, Discrimination and Violence Policy. A by‑law will be passed to confirm the meeting. No other decisions are listed.

• Education and training on the Respect in the Workplace – Harassment, Discrimination and Violence Policy, presented by John Saunders (Hicks Morely)
• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest (as may be presented by Council members)
• By‑law to confirm the City Council meeting of October 29, 2024
• Adjournment (no item selected)
• Closed‑session meeting under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act

City Council Meeting

City Council will adopt the public consent agenda and minutes, and consider several licence agreements and policy updates. The council will endorse a $2 million replacement of the Civic Stadium track and approve related grant funding. Additional items include a parking licence for the Ontario Regiment, a revised sport field policy, and the Mural Art Evaluation Plan.

• Adopt public consent agenda and September 23 minutes
• Approve revised Sport Field and Outdoor Court Allocation Policy (CO-24-51)
• Enter licence agreement for ten Ontario Regiment parking spaces in Mary Street Parkade (CO-24-52)
• Endorse $2 million Civic Stadium Track Replacement project for grant submission (CF-24-63)
• Endorse Mural Art Evaluation Plan, deaccession 14 downtown murals and preserve one (ED-24-112)

Heritage Oshawa

The committee will hear a presentation on an Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law amendment application for 111‑117 King Street East. It will also receive several reports for information, endorse wording for a plaque at the Cowan House (39 Athol Street West), and approve changes to the Evaluation and Inventory Working Group’s evaluation form. Additionally, staff will be directed to send letters to owners of six properties to gauge interest in heritage designation.

• Presentation by Planner Harrison Whilsmith on Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law amendment for 111‑117 King Street East
• Endorsement of plaque wording for the Cowan House at 39 Athol Street West (HTG‑24‑54)
• Approval to send letters to owners of 688 Carnegie Ave, 441 King St E, 742 Simcoe St N, 852 Simcoe St N, 170 Simcoe St S, and 61 Thomas St regarding heritage designation (HTG‑24‑55)
• Approval of changes to the Evaluation form: rename “Section 2 – Date of Monthly Meeting” to “Section 2 – Date of Working Group Meeting” and add rating instructions for items 7‑16 (HTG‑24‑57)
• Receipt of several Evaluation and Inventory Working Group reports for information (HTG‑24‑56, HTG‑24‑58, HTG‑24‑59, HTG‑24‑60) and a corporate/finance report (HTG‑24‑52)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is reviewing a revised policy for sport field and outdoor court allocations. The body is also discussing parking license agreements for the Ontario Regiment (RCAC Museum) and 2410173 Ontario Inc.

• Proposed approval of the revised Sport Field and Outdoor Court Allocation Policy (CO-24-51)
• Proposed license agreement for 10-15 parking spaces in the Mary Street Parkade for the Ontario Regiment (RCAC Museum) at a rate of $87.00 per space monthly
• Proposed one-year license agreement for nine parking spaces in the Ray Street Parking Lot for 2410173 Ontario Inc.
• Tabled report CO-23-11 regarding Memorials, Recognizing Unmarked Graves

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will discuss a fire protection survey and propose technical amendments to administrative penalty by-laws. The committee will also consider adding new licensing classes for food distribution operations and will deny a request to name a bridge.

• Fire protection survey for tanker shuttle certification
• Technical amendments to Administrative Penalty Process By-law 63-2013
• Technical amendments to Parking Administrative Penalty System By-law 24-2011
• New licensing classes for food distribution operations
• Request to name bridge on Joseph Kolodzie Bike Path denied

Information Package

This meeting is an information package session where members receive and file correspondence, reports, and committee minutes. No decisions are made during this process, though members may request to move specific items to future agendas.

• 2023 Annual Community Benefits Charge and Parkland Dedication Treasurer's Report
• Resolution requesting expanded Durham Regional Police Service resources for Anti-Hate Crime Unit
• Correspondence regarding Police Lacrosse Tournament fee waiving
• Resolution regarding support for the 'Solve the Crisis' mental health and homelessness campaign
• Minutes from Accessibility, Animal Care, Heritage, Environmental, and Corporate and Finance committees

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to approve the 2025 Proposed Budget Report (OAAC‑24‑34). It will also receive the Ninth Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (OAAC‑24‑35) for information. Presentations on the 135 Bruce Street project and the StopGap program update will be given. Declarations of pecuniary interest will be recorded.

• Presentation by Arcadis Architects on 135 Bruce Street
• StopGap program update presentation by Diversity, Equity and Reconciliation
• Approval of OAAC‑24‑34 – 2025 Proposed Budget Report
• Receipt of OAAC‑24‑35 – Ninth Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee
• Declarations of pecuniary interest

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee agenda for October 7, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the provided document.

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider a staff report (CF-24-62) recommending that City Council approve the 2025 Interim Tax Levying By-law for all wards. The committee will vote on whether to forward this recommendation to Council. No other items require a decision at this meeting.

• CF-24-62 – 2025 Interim Tax Levying By-law (All Wards) – recommendation to approve

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The committee will recommend a new visual brand for economic development, approve a $26,788.09 grant for a building and fire‑code upgrade, and consider several community improvement and infrastructure plans. It will also review a request for an increased assessment grant under the Harbour Road Area CIP and discuss a proposal to amend the Official Plan to allow a 10‑storey mixed‑use building with 386 apartments at 1804‑1808 Simcoe Street North and 426 Niagara Drive.

• ED-24-108 – Recommendation to adopt the proposed Business and Economic Development Services Visual Brand Identity.
• ED-24-109 – Approval of a $26,788.09 Upgrade to Building and Fire Codes Grant.
• ED-24-112 – Endorsement of the Mural Art Evaluation Plan, including new mural sites at 47 Bond Street West and 100 Simcoe Street South.
• ED-24-113 – Request for $450,000 funding in the 2025‑2026 Mayor’s budget for an Official Plan Review growth management study.
• ED-24-110 – Application to amend the Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan and Zoning By‑law to permit a 10‑storey mixed‑use building with 386 apartments at 1804‑1808 Simcoe Street North and 426 Niagara Drive.

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Ontario Tech University regarding the enhancement of high-tech nuclear facilities. The committee will also receive a report concerning a movie poster for a Fall Film Night.

• Presentation by Francis Arnaldo and Jennifer Freeman of Ontario Tech University on enhancing high-tech nuclear facilities
• Report OEAC-24-45 regarding the Fall Film Night movie poster

Heritage Oshawa

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 work plan and budget and review a third-quarter status report. Members will also consider a proposal to send letters to homeowners regarding property designations in the Heritage Oshawa Inventory.

• Proposed alterations at 198 King Street East
• Endorsement of the 2025 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget submission
• Proposal to send letters to homeowners of properties on the Heritage Oshawa Inventory
• Third Quarter 2024 Outstanding Items List Status Report
• Quarter 3 update of the 2024 Budget and Work Plan

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to allocate up to $1,600 from its 2024 operating budget for Pet Wellness Day operational supplies, such as vaccines, flea medication, dewormer, pet gift bags, and food for volunteer veterinarians. The meeting will also include an update from Kathy Pittman‑Feltham, Manager of Animal Services, on recent activities at Animal Services. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are on the agenda.

• Recommendation (OACAC‑24‑06) to allocate up to $1,600 for Pet Wellness Day supplies
• Animal Services report on activities presented by Manager Kathy Pittman‑Feltham
• Land acknowledgement of traditional Indigenous territories

City Council Meeting

City Council will vote to adopt the updated Fees and Charges By-law for 2025 as outlined in Report CF-24-55. The Council will also waive the $210.00 Transfer of Internment Rights fee for two donated cemetery plots (CO-24-44). Additional items include referral of a traffic‑light installation at Wilson Road North and Greenhill Avenue to the Mayor and approval of a new textile‑recycling agreement with Diabetes Canada.

• CF-24-55 – Adoption of the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law (all wards)
• CO-24-44 – Waiver of the $210.00 transfer fee for two cemetery plots donated by the Estate of Benson Edward Hanewich
• CO-24-50 – Referral of the installation of traffic lights at Wilson Road North and Greenhill Avenue to the Mayor for budget consideration
• CO-24-46 – Authorization for a new textile‑recycling donation bin agreement with Diabetes Canada
• CO-24-48 – CPTED analysis and cleanup at Oshawa Creek Valley, directing staff to coordinate implementation and report back

Council approved a $478,100 increased assessment grant over 9 years for a 75-unit affordable housing building at 115 Colborne Street West, and approved a zoning amendment for an 18-unit apartment at 1226 King Street East. It also passed the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law, adopted city-initiated Official Plan and zoning amendments, and authorized a Housing Accelerator Fund application. Several items were referred to staff or the 2025 budget, and two notices of motion were ruled out of order.

• Approved $478,100 grant for 75-unit affordable housing at 115 Colborne St W
• Approved zoning amendment for 18-unit apartment at 1226 King St E
• Passed 2025 Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 (9-1)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 223 and zoning by-laws 111-2024, 112-2024 (9-0)
• Authorized application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund round 2 (9-1)
• Referred Oshawa Creek cleanup cost report to staff (9-1)
• Referred traffic lights at Wilson Rd N & Greenhill Ave to staff report (9-1)
• Deferred new resident welcome pilot and Mount Joy Park porta-toilet motions

Information Package

This is an information package containing reports, correspondence, and committee minutes for review. No decisions are made on these items unless a member requests to move an item to a formal agenda.

• 2023 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserve Funds
• 2024 Second Quarter Members of Council Expense Report
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Second Quarter Report (2024)
• Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority's Proposed Terms of Reference for the Port of Oshawa Community Liaison Centre (Ward 5)
• Correspondence regarding a request for financial support for the Oshawa Central Newspaper

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to approve the 2025 proposed budget and receive a report on the built environment. The meeting includes a presentation on 135 Bruce Street.

• Approval of 2025 Proposed O.A.A.C. budget
• Ninth Report of the BUILT Environment Subcommittee
• Presentation on 135 Bruce Street, Oshawa
• Review of 2024 O.A.A.C. Projected Actuals

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider a request to waive the $210 transfer fee for two cemetery plots donated for Social Services recipients. It will also review a recommendation to amend the Parking By-law so snow placement zones do not interfere with accessible parking. Additional items include decisions on textile recycling bins, winter‑maintenance feedback forms, and traffic‑calming options for Verdun Road. The committee will receive status reports and recommendations for City Council.

• CO-24-44 – Waive $210 Transfer of Internment Rights fee for two cemetery plots (Ward 4)
• CO-24-43 – Amend Parking By-law to protect accessible parking from snow placement zones (All Wards)
• CO-24-46 – Select option for Textile Recycling Donation Bins (All Wards)
• CO-24-45 – Continue Snow Clearing Satisfaction feedback form for 2024‑2025 winter season (All Wards)
• CO-24-47 – Review traffic‑calming measures options for Verdun Road between Olive Ave and Eulalie Ave (Ward 4)

The Community and Operations Services Committee recommended that City Council authorize a new agreement with Diabetes Canada for the city's textile recycling program on municipal property. The committee also recommended referring a request for educational plaques at Ed Broadbent Park to staff, and referred a request for traffic lights at Wilson Road North and Greenhill Avenue to the Mayor for the 2025 budget. Several other items were recommended for approval, including a fee waiver for two cemetery plots and continued use of a snow clearing feedback form.

• Recommended new agreement with Diabetes Canada for textile recycling bins (carried)
• Referred educational plaques at Ed Broadbent Park to staff for report (carried)
• Referred traffic lights at Wilson Rd N & Greenhill Ave to Mayor for 2025 budget (carried)
• Recommended waiving $210 transfer fee for two cemetery plots for Social Services interments (carried)
• Recommended continuing Snow Clearing Satisfaction feedback form for 2024-2025 winter (carried)
• Received traffic calming options report for Verdun Road for information (carried)
• Recommended coordinating CPTED cleanup at Oshawa Creek valley with CLOCA and Region of Durham (carried)
• Deferred Kyle Patterson delegation on waterfront parking to next meeting (carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider several staff reports for information, including fire services performance and fire prevention week. It will receive a recommendation to direct staff to review the Property Standards By-law 1‑2002 for alignment with the upcoming 2024 Ontario Building Code. The committee also notes a recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to further develop the Harmony Creek Trail Extension design guidelines.

• SF-24-34 – Fire Services Rescue 21 Performance Report (information)
• SF-24-35 – Review of Property Standards By-law 1‑2002 to align with 2024 Building Code (direction)
• SF-24-36 – Fire Prevention Week report (information)
• SF-24-38 – Safety and Facilities Services Committee Outstanding Items List Status Report – Q3 2024 (information)
• SF-24-37 – Harmony Creek Trail Extension recommendation for more detailed accessibility design guidelines

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended that City Council direct staff to review Property Standards By-law 1-2002 to align with the forthcoming 2024 Ontario Building Code, effective January 1, 2025. The committee also recommended a playground component for Arborwood Park be considered in the 2025 budget. A motion to investigate Sign By-law enforcement options was lost. Several agenda items and delegations were ruled out of order by the Chair.

• Directed staff to review Property Standards By-law 1-2002 for alignment with 2024 Building Code (carried)
• Recommended Arborwood Park playground component for 2025 budget consideration (carried)
• Lost motion to investigate Sign By-law enforcement options (2-3)
• Received Fire Services Rescue 21 Performance Report for information (carried)
• Received Fire Prevention Week report for information (carried)
• Received Outstanding Items List Status Report for Q3 2024 (carried)
• Ruled out of order: delegation on group homes by-law and licensing process (4-1)
• Ruled out of order: delegation of Chris Tovey (3-2)

Compliance Audit Committee Meeting

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee will meet to consider an Elections Compliance Audit Report prepared by MNP. The meeting includes a presentation by MNP regarding the audit of candidate Joe Ingino.

• Presentation by MNP on the Elections Compliance Audit Report for candidate Joe Ingino
• Consideration of Auditor Report JCAC-24-01 prepared by MNP

The Compliance Audit Committee voted to appoint a prosecutor to commence legal proceedings against Joe Ingino, a mayoral candidate in the 2022 Oshawa election, based on an audit report identifying three contraventions of the Municipal Elections Act. The committee heard from the auditor, the complainant, and the candidate before deciding. The motion to appoint a prosecutor was carried.

• Appointed a prosecutor to commence legal proceedings against Candidate Joe Ingino (carried)
• Added correspondence JCAC-24-02 from Derek Giberson to the agenda (carried)
• Recessed to deliberate in private (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:01 a.m. (carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including a heritage designation for 291 Thornton Road North, a new street name honoring war veterans, a noise‑class classification for a high‑rise development at 135 Bruce Street, and multiple grant requests. The committee will also review a zoning amendment for 1226 King Street East and an application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund. Decisions will be forwarded to City Council for final approval.

• Heritage Oshawa recommends designating 291 Thornton Road North on the Municipal Heritage Register
• Add the name Wilfred Walker to the City’s Street Name Reserve List
• Classify Phase 1 of the 135 Bruce Street development as a Class 4 Area under noise guidelines
• Approve a $4,401.35 façade and accessibility improvement grant for 95 Simcoe Street South
• Approve a $478,100 increased assessment grant for a 75‑unit affordable housing project at 115 Colborne Street West

The Economic and Development Services Committee recommended City Council approve a $478,100 Increased Assessment Grant over 9 years for Riverbank Homes Ltd.'s 6-storey, 75-unit affordable rental building at 115 Colborne Street West. It also recommended approving a zoning amendment for an 18-unit apartment at 1226 King Street East, a $4,401.35 façade grant for 95 Simcoe Street South, and adding 291 Thornton Road North to the Municipal Heritage Register. The committee authorized applying to the second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund (5-0) and directed staff to further review two mixed-use proposals at 88 King Street West and 121-131 Bloor Street East. Several land acquisition options were selected in closed session.

• Approved $478,100 Increased Assessment Grant for 75-unit affordable housing at 115 Colborne St W
• Approved $4,401.35 Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant for 95 Simcoe St S
• Recommended adding 291 Thornton Rd N to Municipal Heritage Register
• Approved zoning amendment for 18-unit apartment at 1226 King St E
• Authorized Housing Accelerator Fund application (5-0)
• Directed staff to review 22-storey mixed-use proposal at 88 King St W
• Directed staff to review 11-storey mixed-use proposal at 121-131 Bloor St E
• Selected Option 1 for Bond St E land acquisition and Option 2 for Veterans Rd land acquisition

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including increasing Heritage Oshawa membership, adopting an updated Fees and Charges By-law, and waiving facility user fees for the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer National Championship. It will also receive financial position and contract summary reports and approve the cancellation of three capital projects, returning the funding to source.

• Increase Heritage Oshawa membership from 7 citizen members to 10 citizen members
• Adopt updated Fees and Charges By-law 13-2003 and repeal the existing By-law
• Waive up to $22,920 in indoor fieldhouse user fees for Ontario Tech University during the U SPORTS championship
• Remove Delegation By-law review item from Outstanding Items Status Report
• Cancel projects 22300103, 23300113, and 23300127 and return their funding

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to endorse its 2025 work plan and budget. The body will also receive updates on its 2024 budget, work plan, and Fall Film Night activities.

• Endorsement of 2025 Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee Work Plan and Budget (Report OEAC-24-43)
• Presentation by Ingrid Janssen of Little Forests Durham on mini-forests
• Presentation by Isabel Savransky of Ontario Tech University on the Great Sustainability Debate Event
• 2024 Third Quarter Budget Update (Report OEAC-24-41)
• 2024 Third Quarter Work Plan Update (Report OEAC-24-42)

Heritage Oshawa Special Meeting

Heritage Oshawa is holding a special meeting to review a proposal to demolish the property at 291 Thornton Road North. Senior Planner Connor Leherbauer will provide a presentation on the matter.

• Proposed demolition of 291 Thornton Road North

Information Package

This meeting is an Information Package session where members review correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are scheduled; however, members may request to move specific items to future agendas.

• Correspondence regarding Bagot Street renaming (INFO-24-181)
• City of Toronto resolution requesting provincial support for family physicians (INFO-24-176)
• Municipality of Wawa resolution concerning Ontario Forest Industries (INFO-24-177)
• Township of Schreiber resolution requesting provincial funding for a wastewater treatment plant (INFO-24-178)
• Township of Bradford West Gwillumbury resolution concerning Ontario Long Service Medals for firefighters and OPP officers (INFO-24-180)

Information Package

This meeting is an information package for the receipt and filing of correspondence, resolution letters from other municipalities, and committee minutes. No items are scheduled for decision unless a member requests to move an item to a formal agenda.

• Request for a revitalization grant for the Bond St. Event Centre
• Durham Meadoway Visioning Study project outcomes and next steps
• Durham Region's 2025 Strategic Plan Community Engagement Summary
• Correspondence regarding a shared E-Scooter Pilot Program in Pickering
• Minutes from the Community and Operations Services and Safety and Facilities Services Committees

Heritage Oshawa Special Meeting

The Heritage Oshawa committee will review a presentation regarding a sign application at 70 King Street East. Planner Harrison Whilsmith is scheduled to present the details of the application.

• Sign application at 70 King Street East

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa committee is reviewing several reports regarding local property designations and administrative updates. The meeting includes discussions on site plan applications, property research requests, and the creation of a 2025 budget working group.

• Site plan application at 39 Athol Street West
• Proposal to increase Heritage Oshawa citizen membership from seven to ten members
• Request for an updated research report for 55 Connaught Street
• Plan to send letters to homeowners on the Heritage Oshawa Inventory
• Input request regarding Albert Street Bridge and Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge documentation

City Council Special Meeting

The June 27, 2024, special meeting of the Oshawa City Council has been cancelled. The scheduled session was intended to address the Oshawa Strategic Plan 2024-2027.

Cancellation Notice Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

This document is a cancellation notice for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items.

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee - Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no items placed on the agenda for this session.

City Council Meeting

Council will consider development incentives for 35 Division Street and updates to council remuneration and pension participation. The agenda also includes a proposal to replace roadway restoration security deposits with a $150 non-refundable fee.

• Development incentives for 35 Division Street
• Proposed $150 non-refundable roadway restoration fee
• Capital investment requirements for Children's Arena and Harman Park Arena
• Signage variance application at 142 Athol Street East
• Update on OMERS pension plan participation

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding bus stop spacing and several park projects, including the Harmony Creek Trail Extension. Members will also consider recommendations for snow placement zones in multi-residential developments and the dissolution of a portable ramp pilot program working group.

• Durham Region Transit bus stop placement and spacing presentation
• Snow placement zone requirements for multi-residential projects
• Everglades Park Redevelopment at 365 Pompano Court
• Dissolution of the StopGap Portable Ramp Pilot Program Working Group
• Site plan applications for 374 Farewell Street and 710 Raleigh Avenue

Information Package

This information package contains correspondence, reports, and committee minutes for review. It includes an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding Harmony Road North and Pinecrest Road. The package also presents summaries of contracts awarded between March and May 2024.

• Appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal for 1081 and 1093 Harmony Road North and 836 Pinecrest Road
• Proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year
• Summary of contracts awarded from March 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024
• Correspondence regarding speeding on King Street East between Wilson and Harmony Roads
• Comments on the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act 2024 (Bill 185)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Committee will review several reports to provide recommendations to City Council regarding city infrastructure and services. Key items include a proposal to replace roadway restoration security deposits with a $150 fee and the investigation of 30 km/h speed limits in school zones. The meeting also covers capital investment needs for local arenas and fleet decarbonization strategies.

• Proposal to replace roadway restoration security deposits with a $150 non-refundable application fee
• Investigation of 30 km/h speed limits in school zones following a 40 km/h program
• Capital investment requirements for Children's Arena and Harman Park Arena
• Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy investigation for future budget submissions
• Request to pave Delroy Court (Ward 4)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to city by-laws, including changes to property standards and fireworks regulations. They are also considering updates to trespass policies for repeat offenders and a review of law enforcement service levels.

• Reducing the timeframe for repairing or demolishing boarded-up properties from 24 to 12 months
• Amending the Fireworks By-law to allow exemptions for special occasions
• Implementing a 20-year written trespass notice for persistent repeat offenders
• Initiating a review of Municipal Law Enforcement service levels
• Reviewing a request for a Maximum Heat Allowance By-law

Community and Operations and Safety and Facilities Joint Meeting

The joint committees are reviewing a proposal for an Automated Speed Enforcement program. They recommend that City Council approve the program model and pass necessary by-laws regarding penalties and administrative authority.

• Proposed Automated Speed Enforcement program model
• New Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law
• Amendments to Screening and Hearing Officer By-law 17-2024
• Amendments to Delegation of Authority By-law 29-2009

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will review an update on the Stevenson Road North environmental assessment study and hear a presentation regarding sustainable food systems. Members will also consider recommendations for the Fall Film Night event. Additionally, the committee is reviewing the creation of a working group to prepare the 2025 workplan and budget.

• Stevenson Road North Municipal Environmental Assessment Study - Second Update
• Plant Based Treaty presentation on sustainable food systems
• Fall Film Night event structure and film selection
• Creation of a 2025 OEAC Workplan and Budget Working Group

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is deciding on several contract awards and policy endorsements. Key items include a $11.6 million benefits provider contract with Sun Life, a $131,750 deep energy retrofit study, and a proposed increase to the municipal accommodation tax from 4% to 5%. The committee will also review the 2023 audited financial statements and asset management plans.

• Contract award to Sun Life for benefits provider services, $11,563,000 plus H.S.T. over 5 years
• Contract award to WF Group Inc. for Deep Energy Retrofit Feasibility Study, $131,750 plus H.S.T.
• Contract awards for Microsoft Surfaces ($266,800) and computer equipment ($383,720) to Nova Networks and CDW Canada Corp.
• Single source contract to Verint Americas Inc. for Customer Relationship Management software, $756,594
• Proposed increase of Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 5%, effective October 1, 2024

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The committee will consider several land use applications, including rezoning for a five-storey apartment building at 184 Bond Street West. Members will also discuss renaming Bagot Street to Debwewin Miikan and approving up to $482,000 for parkette development. Other items include transit corridor designs and a plastic-free events policy.

• Rezoning of 184 Bond Street West for a five-storey, 38-unit apartment building
• Renaming Bagot Street to Debwewin Miikan with $250 payments to affected owners
• City contribution of up to $482,000 for parkette development near Conlin Road East
• Recommendation to deny a digital pylon sign variance at 142 Athol Street East
• Proposal for a Plastic-Free Events Policy and a $2,500 toolkit budget

City Council Special Meeting

This special City Council meeting is dedicated to hearing public views and concerns on accessibility, diversity and inclusion issues. Presentations include the 2024 Accessibility Award to Canadian Blood Services, a Trent University TeachingCity project on autistic youth, 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.

• 2024 Accessibility Award presented to Canadian Blood Services - Oshawa Blood Donor Clinic
• Trent University Durham GTA presentation on autistic youth experiences in a Dungeons & Dragons social group
• Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee update on the Oshawa Accessibility Plan
• Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee update on activities and work plan
• Public delegations on accessibility, diversity and inclusion issues

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including funding for a road design contract, bridge repairs, and electric vehicle charging stations, as well as a request for ongoing support for a spay/neuter program. They will also consider reports on a temporary dog park, a fitness membership agreement with Trent University, and a safe school zone pilot program. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and awards, but also several decisions with financial implications.

• Additional funding of $115,177 for Windfields Farm Drive Connection design services, with contract award to BT Engineering Inc. for $341,173
• Additional funding of $140,000 for Simcoe St S and Gibb St bridge rehabilitation (Contract O23-05)
• Additional $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with 30 stations at Consolidated Operations Depot and McMillan Parking Garage
• Request from Spay Neuter Initiatives Association for ongoing financial support for low-cost spay/neuter program
• Recommendation not to implement temporary off-leash dog park at Southmead Park

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held solely to hear public delegations regarding the Development Charges Background Study, which was presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for public input only, followed by a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on the Development Charges Background Study
• Public delegations on the Development Charges Background Study
• Confirming by-law for the May 24, 2024 Council meeting

Heritage Oshawa

The committee is reviewing reports regarding the Albert Street Bridge and Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge, as well as a Centennial Brochures working group. Additionally, presentations are scheduled for a Stevenson Road North environmental assessment update and a sign application at 70 King Street East.

• Endorsement of scope for documentation and salvage of Albert Street Bridge and Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge
• Request for a municipal heritage committee training session with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
• Endorsement of the Centennial Brochures Working Group Report to be printed using 2024 Heritage Oshawa Budget funds
• Presentation on Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Second Update
• Presentation on a sign application at 70 King Street East

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Stevenson Road North environmental assessment, the Official Plan review, and a proposed parkette, and to discuss a referral from City Council about snow placement zones near accessible parking. The agenda also includes receiving several reports for information, including a verbal update on the StopGap portable ramp program.

• Presentation: Second Update to Stevenson Road North Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
• Presentation: Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Oshawa Official Plan
• Presentation: Proposed Kedron Parkette
• Referral OAAC-24-27: Snow Placement Zones on site plans for multi-residential projects, not near accessible parking
• Reports OAAC-24-24, OAAC-24-25, OAAC-24-26 received for information

Information Package

This is an information package for the May 15, 2024 Council meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions, and reports for receiving and filing. Items include notices about education development charge by-laws, the 2024 Annual Climate Change Progress Report, a proposal to transfer surplus lands to the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, and an assessment of Bill 185. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas starting the week of June 3, 2024.

• Notice of passage of Education Development Charges By-laws for Durham District and Catholic school boards
• 2024 Annual Climate Change Progress Report from Durham Region
• Declaration of surplus lands and approval to transfer to Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority subsidiary
• Assessment of Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• Request to reduce or eliminate facility user fee for Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex for OFSAA 2025 Track and Field Championship

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and recommendations. They will discuss a community park program with municipal law enforcement, the 2023 annual report for law enforcement and licensing, and the 2024 Oshawa Executive Airport Action Plan. The committee will also receive a recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee about signage for public washrooms at City Hall. No public presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• SF-24-22: Community Park Program with Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services (All Wards)
• SF-24-23: Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services 2023 Annual Report (All Wards)
• SF-24-24: 2024 Oshawa Executive Airport Action Plan (Ward 2)
• SF-24-21: Signage for Public Washrooms at City Hall (Ward 4)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on four staff reports. These include endorsing an update to the Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment, deciding against a Safe School Zone Pilot Program, declining a temporary off-leash dog park at Southmead Park, and renewing a fitness membership agreement with Trent University Durham GTA. The committee will also receive a presentation from the Region of Durham on the Blue Box Transition Update.

• Endorse 2024 Update to Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (CO-24-27)
• Recommend not implementing Safe School Zone Pilot Program (CO-24-29)
• Recommend not installing temporary off-leash dog park at Southmead Park (CO-24-30)
• Renew three-year fitness membership agreement with Trent University Durham GTA, 2024-2027 (CO-24-31)
• Presentation: Region of Durham Blue Box Transition Update

City Council Special Meeting

This special City Council meeting has been cancelled. The purpose was to hear public input on the Development Charges Background Study, and it has been rescheduled to May 24, 2024. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Public hearing on Development Charges Background Study rescheduled to May 24, 2024

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the City's Official Plan Review and the Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area Study, along with several reports including budget and work plan updates. The committee will also consider recommendations from working groups, including a proposed Plastic-Free Events Policy with $2,500 in funding and a road salt presentation to another committee.

• Presentation on City of Oshawa's Official Plan Review and Envision Durham
• Presentation on Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area Study Stage #3
• OEAC-24-29: Second Quarter Budget Update (received for information)
• OEAC-24-32: Recommend $2,500 for Plastic Reduction Toolkit and webinar series, and a Plastic-Free Events Policy
• OEAC-24-33: Recommend road salt presentation to Durham Environmental and Climate Advisory Committee

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including heritage designation appeals, brownfield study grants, a road project funding shortfall, and comments on provincial housing legislation. The committee will also hold a public meeting under the Planning Act. Decisions made here will be forwarded to City Council for final approval.

• Appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal over heritage designation of former Harmony Public School at 149 Harmony Road South
• Request to repeal part of heritage by-law 148-2011 for 452 Simcoe Street North
• Two Brownfields Study Grants of up to $10,000 each for 299 Dean Avenue (B.G.S. Stouffville Ltd.)
• Reimbursement of $4,088,963.76 for Conlin Road East front-ending agreement with Treasure Hill Homes
• City comments on Bill 185 'Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024' and proposed Provincial Planning Statement

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is meeting to review several staff recommendations for City Council, including additional funding for design services, bridge repairs, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The committee will also consider a request for ongoing financial support for a spay/neuter program and a $1,000 student achievement award. Most items are recommendations to be forwarded to Council for final approval.

• Additional funding of $115,177 for Windfields Farm Drive Connection design services, with contract award to BT Engineering Inc. for $341,173 (plus HST)
• Additional funding of $140,000 for Simcoe St S and Gibb St bridge rehabilitation (Contract O23-05) from Canada Community Building Fund Reserve
• Additional $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (30 stations at Consolidated Operations Depot and McMillan Parking Garage)
• Request to refer Spay Neuter Initiatives Association's request for ongoing financial support to Mayor's budget
• 2024 Exceptional Student Achievement Award of $1,000 to a student from G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting initiates the municipal comprehensive review of the Oshawa Official Plan under the Planning Act. Planning Services will present on the review, and Council will consider a report directing staff to gather feedback and prepare a work plan, consultation plan, and budget implications. The report and resolution would also be forwarded to the Region of Durham.

• Presentation by Planning Services on the Municipal Review of the Oshawa Official Plan
• Report CNCL-24-41: Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Oshawa Official Plan (All Wards)
• Direct staff to review feedback and prepare a comprehensive work plan, engagement plan, and budget implications
• Forward report and Council resolution to the Region of Durham
• Confirming by-law for the April 30, 2024 Council meeting

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including the 2024 final tax rates by-law, an expanded green bin program for multi-residential buildings, and a new development charges by-law. Council will also consider contracts, leases, and various community recognitions. The agenda includes public presentations and delegations on specific development and trail proposals.

• Approve 2024 Final Tax Rates By-law for all property classes
• Direct staff to phase in organics collection for multi-residential buildings and amend Waste Collection By-law 113-2008
• Award contract to BLDG Sci Advisory Inc. for energy audits, not to exceed $150,000
• Approve $316,400 for Building Services office layout changes, funded from Building Permit Reserve
• Approve $280,000 city contribution for parkette development in Block 95, north of Conlin Road East

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to hear presentations and a delegation on a Committee of Adjustment application at 58 Riverside Drive North, adjacent to a heritage-designated property at 46 Riverside Drive North. The committee will also receive a Q1 update on its 2024 budget and work plan, and consider the scope of work for documentation, salvage, and commemoration reports on the Albert Street Bridge and Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge.

• Committee of Adjustment application at 58 Riverside Drive North, adjacent to heritage-designated 46 Riverside Drive North
• Delegation by Clinton Dochuk on Report HTG-24-27 regarding the Riverside Drive application
• Q1 update on Heritage Oshawa 2024 Budget and Work Plan (Report HTG-24-28)
• Scope of work for documentation, salvage, and commemoration reports on Albert Street Bridge and Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge (Report HTG-24-29)
• Presentations on Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa and Oshawa Official Plan Review

Information Package

This is an information package for the April 17, 2024 meeting, containing items for receipt and filing. It includes correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, and minutes from various committees. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• Update on small business recycling post Blue Box transition (INFO-24-88)
• Correspondence about future community centre in Northwood Business Park (INFO-24-89)
• Brantford resolution asking federal government to exclude home heating from carbon tax (INFO-24-82)
• Brock resolution on increased provincial contribution to public libraries (INFO-24-83)
• Tribute Communities Centre suite and bowl ticket allocation for 2023/24 season (INFO-24-87)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (Stage 3 update) and to consider three reports: information from Oshawa City Council (March 25, 2024), proposed 2024 facility and park audit locations, and a Stop Gap Ramp Pilot Program update. The latter two items are motions for direction, meaning the committee will discuss and potentially direct staff. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation: Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa – Stage 3 update
• Report OAAC-24-16: Information from Oshawa City Council – March 25, 2024 (received for information)
• Report OAAC-24-17: 2024 Proposed Facility and Park Audit Locations (motion for direction)
• Report OAAC-24-18: Stop Gap Ramp Pilot Program Update (motion for direction)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations for City Council, including a new Business Licensing By-law to replace By-law 120-2005, increased fines for two-unit house registration offences, and updates to the City Facilities Naming/Re-naming Policy. The committee will also receive information reports on Emergency Preparedness Week and the Link 3 Recreation Trail, and hear a delegation from Tony Trinidad about the trail. One correspondence item about construction noise at 33 Richmond Street is recommended to be received for information.

• New Business Licensing By-law to replace By-law 120-2005, with fees set in By-law 13-2003
• Two Unit Houses Registration By-law 41-2001 amendments: fines increased to $500 minimum, up to $100,000 maximum
• Updated City Facilities Naming/Re-naming Policy (P4-301-001) endorsed
• Communications Interoperability and Radio System Use Agreement amended to add Elexicon Energy Inc. as non-voting member
• Delegation by Tony Trinidad on Report SF-24-16 regarding Link 3 Recreation Trail

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including a Region of Durham request to lease parking spaces at 77 Centre Street North, a lease extension for the McMillan Street Parkade at 110 King Street West, a proposal to not lease a parking lot for the Oshawa Clinic Group, and an update on the Enhanced Green Bin Program. The committee will also revisit a tabled item on memorials for unmarked graves. Most items are recommendations to City Council.

• CO-24-21: Region of Durham requests lease of parking spaces at 77 Centre Street North (Ward 4)
• CO-24-22: Lease extension for McMillan Street Parkade at 110 King Street West for two years (Sept 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2026)
• CO-24-25: Recommendation not to enter lease agreement for Oshawa Clinic Group parking lot (Ward 4)
• CO-24-26: Committee to select option for Enhanced Green Bin Program multi-residential organics collection
• CO-23-11: Tabled item on memorials recognizing unmarked graves

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special facilitated workshop meeting where City Council will receive input on the Draft Oshawa Strategic Plan, based on the 'What We Heard' Core Elements Report from February 2024. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with a confirming by-law and adjournment as procedural items.

• Facilitated discussion on the Oshawa Strategic Plan 'What We Heard' Core Elements Report
• Presentation by LURA Consulting
• Confirming by-law for the April 12, 2024 meeting

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is held to receive a report and presentation on the status and timing of proposed Development Charges policy changes. Council will be asked to select options for several categories in the draft 2024 Development Charges By-law and approve related policy changes.

• Remove non-statutory exemption for 1569 Simcoe Street North (project complete)
• Remove exemption for federally designated aboriginal lands
• Add exemption for change of use permits for industrial/commercial buildings over 20 years old
• Revise demolition/conversion credit from 10 years to 5 years
• Expand agricultural definition to not exempt cannabis production

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider recommending the 2024 Final Tax Rates By-law, a $150,000 energy audit contract, and a $316,400 office renovation funded from the Building Permit Reserve. It will also discuss funding requests from Spark Centre and the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre, and a report on poverty actions.

• 2024 Final Tax Rates By-law for all property classes
• Contract award to BLDG Sci Advisory Inc. for energy audits, up to $150,000
• Building Services office layout changes, $316,400 from Building Permit Reserve
• Spark Centre funding continuation request referred to Mayor's budget
• Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre expansion funding request referred to Mayor's budget

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several development applications, including a revised zoning and subdivision proposal for 33 single detached dwellings, 24 semi-detached dwellings, and 21 block townhouses at 1081 and 1093 Harmony Road North and 836 Pinecrest Road, and a rezoning for six stacked townhouse buildings with 175 units at 555 Rossland Road West. The committee will also review a parkette development request with a $280,000 city contribution, initiate the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study process, and discuss a graffiti remediation fund. Public delegations are scheduled for the Harmony Road subdivision and the Oshawa Museum expansion.

• Rezoning and draft plan of subdivision for 33 single detached, 24 semi-detached, and 21 block townhouse dwellings at 1081/1093 Harmony Road North and 836 Pinecrest Road (ED-24-42)
• Rezoning to permit 175 dwelling units in six stacked townhouse buildings at 555 Rossland Road West (ED-24-43)
• City contribution of $280,000 for parkette development in Block 95, north of Conlin Road East (ED-24-39)
• Initiation of Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study public process and master block concept plans (ED-24-44)
• Authorization to implement Graffiti and Vandalism Remediation Fund (ED-24-41)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several referrals and working group reports, including a delegation on glass railings, a road salt working group update, and recommendations for a tree giveaway, film night, plastic-free events policy, and Bloor-Simcoe intensification. The committee will also receive correspondence from Durham Integrated Growers and an air quality report from the province.

• Delegation by Pearl Shore on glass railings in the City of Oshawa (All Wards)
• Referral from Council for Road Salt Working Group to report before presenting to Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
• Recommendation to approve September 14, 2024 for tree giveaway
• Recommendation to hold Fall Film Night on October 24, 2024 at Regent Theatre
• Recommendation to work with Mind Your Plastic to implement a Plastic-Free Events Policy

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a report on information from City Council, adopt its 2024 meeting schedule, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda is largely procedural, with no delegations, referrals, or correspondence listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Report OACAC-24-01: Information from Oshawa City Council (Dec 11, 2023) — received for information
• Report OACAC-24-02: 2024 Meeting Schedule — adoption recommended

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting held solely for education and training on coyotes, presented by Coyote Watch Canada. The agenda contains no decision items, votes, or public hearings—only a presentation on aversion conditioning and co-existing with coyotes, followed by a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Presentation by Coyote Watch Canada on aversion conditioning and co-existing with coyotes

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council will decide on the 2025 budget timetable and engagement options, select an alternative design for the new Northwood Business Park community centre, and choose an option for the 40 km/h Area Program. Council will also consider a contract award for the Harman Park Arena roof replacement and several other recommendations from its committees.

• Contract award to Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd. for $2,414,944 (excluding H.S.T.) for roof replacement at Harman Park Arena
• Proposed change to General Fees and Charges By-law to define a senior as 55+ instead of 65+
• Request to refer Baseball Oshawa's agreement request for Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium to staff
• Endorsement of cost-sharing for a Durham Region-wide Family Physician Recruitment Program
• Transfer of $4,000,000 from the Tax Appeal Reserve to fund reserves and reserve funds

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider a Section 32 application to repeal part of the heritage designation for 452 Simcoe Street North (Lupton House), specifically removing the wording 'clad in cedar shingles' from the description of heritage attributes. The committee will also receive reports on working groups, consider disbanding the 291 King Street East evaluation group, and vote on several administrative items including conference attendance and working group appointments.

• Application to repeal part of Designation By-Law 148-2011 for 452 Simcoe Street North (Lupton House) to remove 'clad in cedar shingles' from heritage attributes
• Report HTG-24-19: Evaluation of 291 King Street East concludes research report not appropriate; working group recommended for disbandment
• Motion to replace James Bountrogiannis with Patty Davis on the Evaluation and Inventory Working Group
• Proposal for Diane Stephen and James Bountrogiannis to attend 2024 Ontario Heritage Conference (June 13-16) at cost not exceeding $3,000
• Creation of Centennial Brochure Working Group with Robert Bell, Patty Davis, and Diane Stephen as Chair

Information Package

This is an information package for Oshawa City Council, not a decision-making meeting. Council members can request items be pulled to a future agenda. The package includes correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, information reports, and committee minutes for receiving and filing. Notable items include the 2023 building permit revenue statement, a summary of contracts awarded from December 2023 to February 2024, and 2023 council remuneration and expenses.

• 2023 Annual Statement of Building Permit Revenues and Expenses
• Summary of Contracts Awarded Dec 1, 2023 to Feb 29, 2024
• Remuneration and Expenses for Mayor, Council, and Appointees for 2023
• Province of Ontario's 2021 Air Quality Report
• Resignation of Robert Adams from Oshawa Committee of Adjustment

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan, including a year-end status report deferred from February. They will also discuss presentations on the Bond and Simcoe Street Urban Square design and centennial celebrations, and consider recommendations on National AccessAbility Week, accessibility award nominations, and snow placement zones.

• Presentation on Bond and Simcoe Street Urban Square Design
• Report OAAC-24-04: 2023 Year End Status Update of the 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan
• Recommendation to proclaim May 26 – June 1, 2024 as National AccessAbility Week
• Nomination of Canadian Blood Services – Oshawa Blood Donor Clinic for 2024 Accessibility Award
• Recommendation to clearly indicate Snow Placement Zones on site plans for multi-residential projects

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed Volt Hockey recreation program for the disability community, a delegation about an agreement for Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium, and staff reports on road safety. The committee will also select the 2024 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient and review an outstanding items status report.

• Investigate starting a Volt Hockey recreation program for the disability community
• Delegation regarding an agreement for Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium
• Report on installing solar lights on Conlin Road East for safer bus stops
• Select the 2024 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient
• Consider speed cushions, signage, and enforcement on Columbus Road West

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is reviewing several municipal by-laws. Proposed changes include establishing a new Business Licensing By-law, updating fireworks penalties, and amending vehicle-for-hire regulations to support accessible taxicab services.

• Review of Licensing By-law 120-2005 and proposed new Business Licensing By-law
• Amendments to Fireworks By-law 59-2014 including $250, $350, and $450 administrative penalties
• Technical amendments to Vehicle-for-Hire By-law 31-2022 to encourage accessible taxicab services
• Increase of fireworks fines to a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $100,000

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to vote on several working group recommendations, including setting dates for a tree giveaway and a fall film night, implementing a Plastic-Free Events Policy, and recommending bike lanes and green space for the Bloor-Simcoe intensification area. The committee will also receive a report from the Road Salt Working Group, which was referred back by Council for further reporting.

• Approve September 14, 2024 for the tree giveaway
• Choose October 24, 2024 for the Fall Film Night at the Regent Theatre
• Recommend City work with Mind Your Plastic to implement a Plastic-Free Events Policy
• Recommend bike lanes on Bloor St, conserving old growth trees at Wentworth St W and Simcoe St S, and creating green space in the vacant lot
• Receive Road Salt Working Group report for information

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations to City Council, including a partial refund for a withdrawn subdivision application, city-initiated zoning by-law amendments, and a response to the province on housing targets. The committee will also discuss closed-session items on a land acquisition on Bagot Street, a purchase/lease and development proposal for city-owned land at Harbour Road, and the GO Rail extension. Several items are procedural or for information.

• Refund of 50% of draft plan of subdivision fees for 20-24 Beatrice Street West (Build Up Real Development Co Oshawa Inc.)
• City-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 (all wards)
• Closed item: Acquisition strategy for land on Bagot Street (Ward 4)
• Closed item: RFP results for purchase/lease and development of 0 and 20 Harbour Road (Ward 5)
• Closed item: Third update on Oshawa-to-Bowmanville GO Rail Extension

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a $2.4 million contract for the Harman Park Arena roof replacement, transferring $4 million from the Tax Appeal Reserve to other reserves, and using the 2023 operating surplus of about $4.5 million to repay interfund notes and fund reserves. The committee will also discuss a funding request for a regional family physician recruitment program and a proposal to end the practice of providing council members with copies of property standards orders. A presentation on Durham Region's strategic plan is also scheduled.

• Contract award to Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd. for $2,414,944 (excl. HST) for Harman Park Arena roof replacement
• Transfer of $4,000,000 from Tax Appeal Reserve to Parks, Energy, CARS, IT, and TCC reserves
• Use of ~$4.5M 2023 operating surplus to repay interfund notes and fund Growth Related Non-DC Reserve
• Contract award to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited for $4,506,416 (excl. HST) for 8 side-loading refuse trucks, with $585,729 from Operations Reserve
• Proposed new Election Sign By-law to replace By-law 42-2014

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including a 170-unit townhouse project at 1279 Simcoe Street North and a 46-unit apartment building at Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue. Council will also consider a $216,000 contract for assessment and appeal management services, heritage designations, and a recommendation not to renew the Campus Ice Centre funding agreement with Ontario Tech University. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, a land acknowledgement, and presentations.

• Approve revised zoning and draft plan for 170 block townhouses at 1279 Simcoe Street North (Katanna Simcoe Ltd.)
• Approve rezoning for 6-storey, 46-unit apartment and 4 single detached homes at Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue
• Award 3-year, $216,000 contract to MTAG Paralegal Professional Corp. for assessment and appeal management
• Direct staff to investigate adding a Highway 401 interchange at Townline Road
• Not renew funding agreement with Ontario Tech University for Campus Ice Centre, expiring August 31, 2024

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive two information reports: a 2023 year-end budget update and details on the City's planned activities for the Centennial Year celebrations. No delegations, presentations, or referrals are scheduled, and no votes are expected on these informational items.

• HTG-24-10: Heritage Oshawa 2023 Year End Budget Update (received for information)
• HTG-24-11: Information on City's Planned Activities for Centennial Year Celebrations (received for information)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations and reports on accessibility-related matters. They will hear about the public consultation process for the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study and an accessibility plan for properties on Division Street, Kenneth Avenue, and Bond Street. The committee will also receive updates on the 2024 Accessibility Awards and the 2023 year-end status of the 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan.

• Presentation on Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study consultation process
• Presentation on Community Improvement Program Accessibility Plan for 35, 40, 45 Division Street, 46 Kenneth Avenue, and 196, 200, 204 Bond Street
• Report OAAC-24-02: Accessibility Plan for lands at 35, 40, 45 Division Street, 46 Kenneth Avenue, and 196, 200, 204 Bond Street
• Report OAAC-24-03: 2024 Accessibility Awards (received for information)
• Report OAAC-24-04: 2023 Year End Status Update of the 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan

Information Package

This is an information package meeting where Oshawa council will receive and file correspondence, reports, and minutes. Key items include the 2023 Housing Monitoring Report, a development activity review, and various resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• 2023 City of Oshawa Housing Monitoring Report (INFO-24-49)
• Development Activity: Review of 2023 and Outlook for 2024 (INFO-24-50)
• Oshawa Power Q4 2023 shareholder report (INFO-24-51)
• Rotary Club of Oshawa in-kind grant request for Ribfest 2024 (INFO-24-26)
• Resident correspondence on Harmony Creek Trail Extension (INFO-24-52)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Committee is considering a recommendation to not renew the funding agreement with Ontario Tech University for the Campus Ice Centre. If approved, the agreement expires August 31, 2024, and affiliated clients will be moved to City-owned facilities like the Tribute Communities Centre.

• Non-renewal of Campus Ice Centre funding agreement with Ontario Tech University
• Relocation of affiliated ice clients to City-owned facilities for the 2024/25 season
• Appointment of AJ Groen to represent the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee regarding road salt
• Review of speed cushion use on rural roads in Clarington and Whitby
• Discussion of a pilot curbside giveaway event

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on plastic reduction, the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study, and sustainability from Ontario Tech University. They will also vote on recommendations including increasing the tree giveaway budget, allocating funds for a fall film night, and attending a climate symposium.

• Presentation by Mind Your Plastic on programs and scope of work
• Presentation on Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study by Planning Services
• Recommendation to attend Climate Symposium at Ontario Tech University on March 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Vote to increase Tree Giveaway budget from $4,600 to $6,000 and hold event on September 21, 2024
• Allocate up to $2,000 for 2024 Fall Film Night at Regent Theatre, selecting 'The Climate Baby Dilemma'

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider three staff reports: approving an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy, receiving the 2023 External Audit Service Plan, and awarding a $216,000 contract to MTAG Paralegal Professional Corp. for assessment and appeal management services. The meeting includes a public consent agenda and a closed session item on taxation services.

• CF-24-04: Asset Retirement Obligation Policy approval
• CF-24-07: 2023 External Audit Service Plan received for information
• CF-24-09: $216,000 contract award to MTAG Paralegal Professional Corp. for assessment and appeal management services
• CF-24-05: 2023 Year End Taxation Services Position (closed session)

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several planning and heritage items, including revised applications for residential developments, heritage designations for two properties, and a request to study a new 401 interchange. The agenda also includes delegations and a closed session to discuss a city-owned parking lot's future use.

• Revised applications to amend the Samac Community Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law for lands at Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue, proposing a 6-storey, 46-unit apartment building and 4 single detached dwellings (ED-24-19)
• Revised applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and approve a draft plan of subdivision for 1279 Simcoe Street North, proposing 170 block townhouse dwellings (ED-24-20)
• Heritage designation process for 117 King Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act (ED-24-14)
• Heritage designation of the former Harmony Public School at 149 Harmony Road South (ED-24-16)
• Request to investigate feasibility of adding a 401 interchange at Townline Road (ED-24-24)

Joint Hamilton-Oshawa Working Group

The joint working group from Oshawa and Hamilton will discuss a process for jointly appointing a new municipal representative to the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Board of Directors. The meeting includes presentations on board functions and potential appointment options.

• Presentation: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Board overview and fiduciary duties
• Presentation: Process and options for joint municipal representative appointment

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and policy items. Key decisions include awarding a $19.1 million contract for the Rotary Park and Pool redevelopment, a $750,000 single-source contract for a redundant NG-911 communication system, and additional funding for stormwater facility cleaning. The council will also consider new policies for street naming and public meetings for subdivision applications, as well as zoning amendments for lands east of Harmony Road North.

• Award contract to Maystar General Contractors Inc. for $19,130,880 (incl. HST) for Rotary Park and Pool redevelopment, phased over 2024 and 2025 budgets
• Award single-source contract to Netagen for $750,000 (incl. HST) for redundant NG-911 communication system, funded by provincial grant
• Approve additional $136,808 for stormwater management facility cleaning contract to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd. ($438,000 excl. HST)
• Approve revised applications to amend Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for lands south of Greenhill Avenue, between Harmony Road North and Harmony Creek, to allow alternate residential uses if no secondary school is built
• Approve new City of Oshawa Street Naming Policy and policy for public meetings for draft plans of subdivision

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to receive reports on its 2024 budget and work plan, discuss the potential heritage designation of 291 King Street East, and endorse its 2023 year-end accomplishments. The committee will also hear presentations on committee procedures and the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study consultation process, and consider funding for heritage plaques.

• Report HTG-24-01: 2024 Budget and Work Plan (received for information)
• Report HTG-24-02: Potential designation of 291 King Street East (motion for direction)
• Report HTG-24-03: 2023 Year End Accomplishments (endorsement for Council Information Package)
• Report HTG-24-04: Heritage plaques procurement funded up to $1,000 from Civic Awards and Mementos account
• Presentation: Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study public consultation process

Information Package

This is an information package meeting, not a decision-making session. Council members receive correspondence, reports, and resolutions from other municipalities for filing. Items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of February 5, 2024.

• Resignation of Haseeb Ahmad from Oshawa Public Library Board
• Region of Durham report on pilot Curbside Giveaway Event
• Region of Durham report on Organics Management Plan
• 2024 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy
• Resolution from Whitby requesting removal of Highway 407 tolls in Durham Region

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on advisory committee policy and procedure, elect a chair and vice chair, and hear about the public consultation process for the Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study. No reports, delegations, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation on Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on Bloor-Simcoe Intensification Study consultation process

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider two staff reports. One recommends amending the Lot Maintenance By-law to address noxious weeds under the Weed Control Act and launching a public awareness campaign. The other responds to a 2021 cycling network maintenance report, noting safety modifications on Airport Trail are expected to be complete by February 2, 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no presentations, delegations, or public discussion items.

• CO-24-01: Amend Lot Maintenance By-law 127-2007 to address noxious weeds listed under the Weed Control Act, 1990
• CO-24-01: Develop public awareness campaign on invasive garden plants and proper disposal
• CO-24-02: Receive for information report on cycling network maintenance issues (Ward 2)
• Project 52-0049: Airport Trail Safety Modifications, estimated cost $800,000, with $200,000 approved in 2023 capital budget
• Tabled items: Memorials Recognizing Unmarked Graves (CO-23-11) and Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy (CS-21-105)

Community and Operations and Safety and Facilities Joint Meeting

This joint meeting of Oshawa's Community and Operations Services and Safety and Facilities Services Committees is dedicated to correspondence requesting a change to Traffic By-law 79-99 to allow parking on boulevards. Three delegations will speak (one opposed, two in support), and the committees will consider two items of correspondence (CO-24-03 and CO-24-04) reflecting resident support and opposition. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the committees are gathering input and direction.

• Delegation by Chris Tovey opposing amendment to Traffic By-law 79-99 to allow boulevard parking
• Delegations by Falguni Shah and Harmeet Singh supporting amendment to Traffic By-law 79-99
• Item CO-24-03: correspondence from residents supporting the by-law change (All Wards)
• Item CO-24-04: correspondence from residents opposing the by-law change (All Wards)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: proposed technical amendments to the Fence and Sight Triangle By-law and Boulevard By-law, and a referral from Council regarding a new process for reporting parking complaints. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on these matters.

• SF-24-01: Technical amendments to Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014 and Boulevard By-law 136-2006, including renaming 'Sight Triangle' to 'Corner Sight Triangle', measuring fences on retaining walls in driveway sight triangles, removing grandfathering for sight triangle obstructions, and removing the appeal process for remedial work orders.
• SF-24-02: Notice of motion (CNCL-23-119) recommending that Blackline Consulting and city staff include an option for reporting parking non-compliance via photo email to Service Oshawa.

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on advisory committee policy and procedure, and to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also consider endorsing its 2023 year-end accomplishments report and receive its 2024 budget for information. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation on Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Report OEAC-24-01: 2023 Work Plan and Year End Accomplishments (recommendation to endorse)
• Report OEAC-24-02: 2024 OEAC Budget (received for information)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Public Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including a revised plan to allow alternate residential uses on lands near Harmony Road North and Greenhill Avenue, a new street naming policy, and a policy for public meetings on subdivision applications. The committee will also discuss a zoning amendment for a proposed 18-unit apartment building at 1226 King Street East and a request to designate 149 Harmony Road South. The agenda includes both public and closed-session items.

• Revised applications to amend Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for lands south of Greenhill Avenue, between Harmony Road North and Harmony Creek valley (Silwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario Ltd.)
• Proposed new City of Oshawa Street Naming Policy (All Wards)
• Proposed policy for public meetings on draft plans of subdivision applications (All Wards)
• Zoning amendment application for a 4-storey, 18-unit apartment building at 1226 King Street East (784464 Ontario Ltd.)
• Grants totaling $20,000 to Crispcorp Ltd. under the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing several high-value contract recommendations. These include a single-source contract for emergency communications, a phased redevelopment project for Rotary Park and Pool, and additional funding for stormwater management cleaning.

• Single source contract to Netagen for Redundant NG-911 Communication System up to $750,000
• Contract award to Maystar General Contractors Inc. for Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment for $9,633,526 (excluding H.S.T.)
• Contract award to Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd. for Stormwater Management Facility Cleaning for $438,000 (excluding H.S.T.)
• Approval of $136,808 in additional funding for stormwater management from the Subdividers Fixed Charges – Future Services Reserve Fund