Oshawa, ON

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

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Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

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Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

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Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

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Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

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City Council Meeting

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Information Package

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City Council Special Meeting

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City Council Meeting

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Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

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Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

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Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Heritage Oshawa

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City Council Meeting

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Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

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City Council Special Meeting

City Council is discussing a staff report (CNCL-26-46) on acquiring a downtown property for a Health Sciences Building. The meeting will reconsider a previous decision from March 2025 and vote on amending the approved funding to purchase a portion of the property. Staff are authorized to finalize agreements.

• Report CNCL-26-46 on Downtown Property Acquisition for a Health Sciences Building (Ward 4)
• Council to reconsider its March 7, 2025 decision on funding for the purchase
• Proposed amendment to purchase a portion of the identified property
• Authorization for staff to finalize necessary agreements

The council approved a confirming by‑law to finalize the downtown property acquisition for a Health Sciences Building. It also adopted Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the recommendation in Report CNCL‑26‑46, amending the city’s financial commitment to purchase a portion of the identified property. Motions to end debate and to add a confidential Part 4 were rejected or ruled out of order. The meeting was conducted in both open and closed sessions.

• Adopt Part 1 of Report CNCL‑26‑46 recommendation (7 affirmative, 2 negative) – carried
• Adopt Parts 2 and 3 of Report CNCL‑26‑46 recommendation (7 affirmative, 3 negative) – carried
• Pass confirming by‑law (10 affirmative, 0 negative) – carried
• Reconsider Part 3 of March 7 2025 decision and amend financial commitment to purchase portion of property (carried by later votes) – carried
• Motion to end debate on Report CNCL‑26‑46 lost (3 affirmative, 7 negative) – not carried
• Motion to add Confidential Part 4 ruled out of order; chair’s ruling upheld (8 affirmative, 2 negative) – carried
• Motion to recess for five minutes (9 affirmative, 1 negative) – carried
• Motion to rise from closed session – carried

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa committee will review its second-quarter budget and work plan update for 2026. Staff will present details on a proposed upper addition to a property at 168 Olive Avenue. The committee will also receive an update on its ongoing investigation into potential heritage research reports.

• Planning presentation on an upper addition at 168 Olive Avenue
• Report HTG-26-12 update on heritage research report investigations
• Report HTG-26-13 Q2 budget and work plan update for 2026
• No public delegations or correspondence scheduled

The Committee approved heritage research reports for 21 McLaughlin Boulevard and 420 Raglan Road West. Additionally, the Committee expressed no objection to a proposed upper addition at 168 Olive Avenue.

• No objection to upper addition at 168 Olive Avenue
• Ordered heritage research report for 21 McLaughlin Boulevard
• Ordered heritage research report for 420 Raglan Road West (Harnden Cemetery)
• Received Heritage Oshawa 2026 Budget and Work Plan – Q2 Update for information

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, receive a presentation on committee policy, and review two reports on the committee's 2025 year-end accomplishments and financial reporting, as well as the 2026 work plan and budget.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Presentation on Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Report OACAC-26-01: 2025 year-end accomplishments and financial reporting
• Report OACAC-26-02: 2026 work plan and budget

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum of members was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council Meeting

This meeting includes decisions on multiple housing developments: a 417-unit complex at Malaga Road, a 156-unit building at Townline Road, and a 150-unit building at Bond Street West. It also considers a new subdivision at Ritson Road, a maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health, free leisure swimming at South Oshawa pool, and traffic safety measures on Annapolis Avenue.

• Approve 417-unit apartment townhouse complex at 416-448 Malaga Road
• Approve 156-unit apartment building at 126-148 Townline Road North
• Approve 150-unit apartment with ground-floor commercial at 78 Bond Street West
• Approve draft subdivision with employment blocks at 2375 Ritson Road North
• Authorize $3,700/year maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health Oshawa for Parkwood Court

Council approved revised official plan and zoning amendments for a 5-storey, 156-unit apartment building at 126-148 Townline Road North. Also approved adding three war veteran names to the street name reserve list and authorized the Commissioner to advance a Class 4 Area noise designation for a 150-unit development at 78 Bond Street West. Several routine referrals and information items were received.

• Approved revised OPA and zoning for 156-unit apartment at 126-148 Townline Road North
• Added Bob Calford, Milton Oster, and Slingerland to Street Name Reserve List
• Authorized Commissioner to confirm Class 4 Area for 78 Bond Street West development
• Referred pickleball windscreen request at Columbus Park to staff for report
• Referred Community Improvement Program funding request to staff for September 2026 report
• Received 2025 Fire Services Annual Report as information
• Received Community Safety Day report as information
• Supported provincial initiative to add administrative penalties for zoning by-law compliance

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to recognizing various award recipients and community achievements. Mayor Carter will present awards for volunteerism, arts, accessibility, and diversity.

• Oshawa Community Awards Program recipients
• Top 100 Events Awards for Indigenous Cultural Celebration, Peony Festival, Convergence, and Halloween Boo Bash
• Senior of the Year Award to Gail Elliot
• Community Legend Award to UndercoverDachshund
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Awards

City Council held a special meeting solely to recognize recipients of the Oshawa Community Awards Program, including Senior of the Year, Community Legend, Accessibility Improvement, Citizen Volunteer, Culture Counts, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Champions awards. No policy, budget, or land-use decisions were considered or voted on. The only formal actions were passing a confirming by-law and adjourning.

• Passed confirming by-law (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a site plan for a development at 820 Conlin Road East to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. The body will also discuss plans for an accessible election, trail resurfacing, and park redevelopment.

• Site plan review for 820 Conlin Road East including path widths and tactile indicators
• Presentation on the Accessible Election Plan
• Harmony Creek Trail resurfacing (King Street East to Adelaide Street East)
• Nipigon Park Redevelopment accessibility presentation

The committee approved a site plan application for 820 Conlin Road East, subject to eight accessibility conditions including minimum path widths, rest stops, curb ramps, and tactile indicators. No other substantive decisions were made; presentations were received for information only.

• Approved site plan at 820 Conlin Rd E with 8 accessibility conditions (carried)

Information Package

This meeting is an information session where council members receive reports and correspondence for review. No formal decisions are made unless a member requests to move an item to a future active agenda.

• Notice of appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal regarding 827 Gordon Street
• Summary of contracts awarded from March 1 to May 31, 2026
• Request from Terry Fox Run to waive parking fees at Lakeview Park
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Q1 2026 report
• Tribute Communities Centre ticket allocations for 2025/2026 season

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on a new five-year maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health Oshawa for Parkwood Court, involving an annual fee of $3,700. It will also decide whether to refer a resident's request for windscreen mats at Columbus Park pickleball courts to staff for a report.

• CO-26-19: Maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health Oshawa for Parkwood Court; annual fee $3,700
• CO-26-18: Request for windscreen mats/screens at Columbus Park Pickleball Courts referred to staff

The committee recommended that City Council offer no-cost leisure swimming at the South Oshawa Community Centre Pool from its reopening through 2026. It also recommended installation of stop signs, a crosswalk, and a crossing guard on Annapolis Avenue, and authorized a maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health. A request for windscreen mats at pickleball courts was referred to staff.

• Approved no-cost leisure swimming at South Oshawa pool until end of 2026 (5-0)
• Approved stop signs, crosswalk, and crossing guard on Annapolis Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized maintenance agreement with Lakeridge Health for Parkwood Court (carried)
• Referred pickleball windscreen request to staff for report

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is reviewing updates to municipal bylaws and airport management. Key proposals include implementing administrative monetary penalties for fire services and authorizing the sale of surplus land at the Oshawa Executive Airport.

• Implementation of a Fire Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law
• Request for Durham Region to review parking penalty amounts and appeals on Regional Roads
• Endorsement of a provincial funding program for community and regional airports
• Declaration of 12.14 hectares (30 acres) at the Oshawa Executive Airport 'East field' as surplus for potential sale
• Launch of a public education initiative regarding the Responsible Pet Owners By-law

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended to City Council a Fire Administrative Monetary Penalty bylaw, requested Durham Region clarify parking AMP provisions on regional roads, endorsed Peterborough's call for provincial airport capital funding, and directed staff to launch a public education campaign on the Responsible Pet Owners By-law. The consent agenda adopted reports on Community Safety Day and the 2025 Fire Services Annual Report, and reaffirmed support for including AMPs in the Planning Act. All motions carried except SF-26-30 (Future Investment Readiness at Oshawa Executive Airport) had no recorded outcome.

• Adopted consent agenda including SF-26-24, SF-26-25, SF-26-31 (carried)
• Received Community Safety Day report for information (carried)
• Received 2025 Fire Services Annual Report for information (carried)
• Reaffirmed support for zoning AMPs in Planning Act (carried)
• Recommended Fire Administrative Monetary Penalty bylaw (carried)
• Requested Regional review of parking AMP clarity on Durham roads (carried)
• Endorsed Peterborough airport capital assistance resolution (carried)
• Directed public education initiative on pet bylaw (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a report (OEAC-26-13) providing a second-quarter update on its 2026 budget and work plan. The meeting includes procedural items like land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, and adjournment. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled.

• OEAC-26-13: 2026 Budget and Work Plan Q2 Update (for information)

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee decided to participate in the Canada Day event at Lakeview Park and appointed Chris Biancaniello, A.J. Groen and Joseph Young to attend on its behalf. A report on the Q2 budget and work plan was received for information only, with no further action taken.

• Approved participation in Canada Day event (Carried)
• Appointed three members to attend Canada Day event (Carried)
• Received Report OEAC-26-13 (Q2 budget and work plan update) for information (Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is recommending approval of a revised draft plan of subdivision at 2375 Ritson Road North, featuring employment blocks and open space. They are also recommending approval of a 156-unit apartment building at 126-148 Townline Road North, and a Class 4 Area noise designation for a 14-storey, 150-unit building at 78 Bond Street West. Additionally, three street name additions in honour of war veterans are proposed, and a funding request under the Community Improvement Program is being referred to staff.

• Revised subdivision at 2375 Ritson Road North: 8 blocks including employment, stormwater pond, open space, and road widening
• 156-unit, 5-storey apartment building at 126-148 Townline Road North (OPA and zoning amendments)
• 14-storey, 150-unit building with ground-floor commercial at 78 Bond Street West; Class 4 Area noise classification requested
• Street name additions to reserve list: Bob Calford, Milton Oster, Slingerland (all wards)
• Funding request from Abdul Samad under Community Improvement Program referred to staff for September 2026 report

The committee recommended approval of a revised draft plan of subdivision for 2375 Ritson Road North, featuring eight blocks including employment, future development, and open space. It also recommended approving official plan and zoning amendments for a 156-unit apartment building at 126-148 Townline Road North, and delegated authority to confirm a Class 4 Area for a proposed 14-storey building at 78 Bond Street West. Three street names (Bob Calford, Milton Oster, Slingerland) were added to the Street Name Reserve List.

• Recommended approval of revised draft plan of subdivision at 2375 Ritson Road North (6-0)
• Recommended approval of OPA and zoning amendment for 156-unit apartment at 126-148 Townline Road North (6-0)
• Authorized Commissioner to finalize Class 4 Area confirmation for 78 Bond Street West (6-0)
• Added Bob Calford to Street Name Reserve List (6-0)
• Added Milton Oster to Street Name Reserve List (6-0)
• Added Slingerland to Street Name Reserve List (6-0)
• Referred funding request under Community Improvement Program to staff for report back (6-0)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions.

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026 has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. This meeting was purely procedural.

• Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is for the public to provide views on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion issues. Presentations will update on city accessibility programs, the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Council will also hear delegations from attendees.

• Public delegations on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion issues
• Presentation on current and upcoming accessibility programs
• Annual update from Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Annual update from Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The meeting was dedicated to hearing public delegations and presentations on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion issues. No substantive policy decisions were made; council only passed procedural motions to hear speakers, confirm the by-law, and adjourn.

• Moved to hear public delegations on accessibility and inclusion (carried)
• Confirming by-law passed (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

Council will decide on city-initiated amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and three Community Improvement Plans, with one amendment referred back. Also up for vote: revisions to the Winter Access By-law requiring property owners to remove ice, a new fine system for Fire Code violations, and appointments of an Integrity Commissioner and community partners.

• Amendments to Official Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94, Brownfields Renaissance, Harbour Road, and Wentworth Street West CIPs (ED-26-29)
• Winter Access By-law revisions requiring property owners to clear snow/ice and apply de-icing materials (CO-26-15)
• Administrative Monetary Penalty System for Fire Code violations (SF-26-20)
• Appointment of Boghosian + Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner for 2026-2030 term (CNCL-26-21)
• IT equipment lease agreement with CCA Financial Company (CNCL-26-22)

Council approved amendments to the Winter Access By-law requiring property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and apply de-icing materials. They also appointed Boghosian + Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner for the 2026-2030 term and authorized an IT equipment lease agreement. Several other reports and fees were approved, including a fee waiver for the Oshawa Italian Bocce Club.

• Approved Winter Access By-law amendments mandating sidewalk snow/ice removal and de-icing (consent agenda)
• Appointed Boghosian + Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner for 2026-2030 term
• Authorized IT equipment lease and contract with CCA Financial Company
• Approved fee waiver of $3,322.20 for Oshawa Italian Bocce Club (11-0)
• Adopted Official Plan and zoning amendments except Amendment 8 referred back to staff
• Selected winners for 2026 Oshawa Culture Counts awards
• Appointed community partner members to Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Received reports on development charges, enforcement by-law, and pickleball courts as information

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation and consider a report on the accessibility plan for a proposed development at 44 Colborne Street East. The committee will also discuss nominations for the 2026 Regional Accessibility Awards from the Region of Durham.

• Presentation on accessibility plan for 44 Colborne Street East CIP
• Report OAAC-26-07 on 44 Colborne Street East accessible plan submission
• Correspondence OAAC-26-06: Region of Durham requesting nominations for 2026 Regional Accessibility Awards

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the accessibility plan for proposed development at 44 Colborne Street East. They also voted that future Community Improvement Plan applications must present their design proposals to the committee for approval before going to Council. Additionally, the committee nominated the Costco on Ritson Road North for a Regional Accessibility Award.

• Endorsed accessibility plan for 44 Colborne Street East (carried)
• Nominated Costco on Ritson Road North for 2026 Regional Accessibility Award (carried)
• Required future CIP design proposals to be presented to committee before Council (carried)

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Oshawa City Council receives and files correspondence, resolution letters, and reports. Any member may request an item be added to a future agenda.

• INFO-26-96: Region of Durham comments on proposed provincial amendments to Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act and Safe Drinking Water Act
• INFO-26-95: Lina Goldsmith requests fee waiver for Oshawa Italian Bocce Club
• INFO-26-100: Durham Catholic DSB requests fee waiver for city sports fields
• INFO-26-113: Request for multi-use cricket access and fair allocation of public sports fields in Durham Region
• INFO-26-112: 2026 Q1 Members of Council Expense Report

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The committee is considering a revision to the Winter Access By-law to require property owners to not only remove snow and ice from sidewalks but also apply de-icing materials. Two additional staff reports on winter maintenance operations and customer feedback are also on the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to Winter Access By-law 92-2009 to require sand, salt, or other de-icing materials on sidewalks
• Staff report CO-26-16 on winter maintenance operational changes
• Staff report CO-26-17 on winter maintenance operations and customer feedback implementation

The committee recommended City Council amend the Winter Access By-law to require property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and apply de-icing materials. Two winter maintenance reports were received for information.

• Recommended amending Winter Access By-law 92-2009 to clarify snow/ice removal and de-icing requirements (carried)
• Received winter maintenance operational changes report for information
• Received winter maintenance customer feedback implementation report for information

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will direct staff to draft an Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law for Fire Code violations, aiming for more efficient enforcement. They will also receive for information a resident request for outdoor pickleball courts in North Oshawa and a report on enforcement by-law policy review. No delegations or presentations are scheduled.

• Staff directed to report back with proposed by-law for fire code administrative penalties
• Correspondence received on request for outdoor pickleball courts in North Oshawa (Ward 1)
• Report received on review of enforcement by-law policies and complaint management
• No public delegations or presentations on the agenda

The committee voted 4-1 to direct staff to investigate locations and grants for a new cricket field, responding to growing interest. They also received reports on enforcement by-law policies and outdoor pickleball courts, and directed staff to report back on a proposed administrative monetary penalty by-law for fire code violations.

• Directed staff to report back on Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law for Fire Code violations (carried)
• Received Report SF-26-21 on enforcement by-law policies for information (carried)
• Received correspondence SF-26-22 requesting outdoor pickleball courts for information (carried)
• Approved motion to investigate cricket field opportunities (4-1)
• Added delegation by Emily Noel to agenda (carried)
• Heard delegation by Emily Noel on enforcement policies (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition on salt pollution and local action. The committee will also consider a report recommending adoption of a $4,500 budget allocation for the 2026 Fall Film Night event.

• Presentation from Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition on salt pollution and supporting local action
• Report OEAC-26-11 recommending adoption of $4,500.00 budget for 2026 Fall Film Night

The committee approved an updated budget allocation of $4,500 for the 2026 Fall Film Night event. The initial motion to simply receive the report for information was lost, but the second motion to adopt the budget was carried. A presentation on salt pollution was deferred to the June meeting.

• Adopted updated budget allocation of $4,500 for 2026 Fall Film Night (carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled – no items to consider

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The committee will hear a delegation requesting amendments to the Development Charges By-Law to remove charges for changes of use. Several closed session items involve declaring city-owned lands as surplus and authorizing disposal strategies, including parcels near Keith Ross Drive/Taunton Road West (3.98 ac.) and Airport Boulevard/Aviator Lane (6.11 ac.), as well as an update on expropriation of lands on Simcoe Street North. The evening public hearing will address city-initiated amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94, and community improvement plans for Brownfields, Harbour Road Area, and Wentworth Street West.

• Delegation on amending Development Charges By-Law to remove charges for change of use
• Surplus land declaration and disposal strategy for 1.61 ha (3.98 ac.) west of Keith Ross Drive, south of Taunton Road West (Ward 2)
• Surplus land declaration and disposal strategy for 2.47 ha (6.11 ac.) east and west of Airport Boulevard, south of Aviator Lane (Ward 2)
• Update on expropriation of lands on Simcoe Street North (Ward 4)
• Public hearing on city-initiated amendments to Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and three Community Improvement Plans (all wards)

The committee recommended declaring city-owned lands near Keith Ross Drive/Taunton Road and Airport Boulevard surplus and authorizing their disposal. It also directed staff to make a permanent encroachment agreement for 33 Simcoe Street South (5-1), and to review the sign by-law. The committee received a delegation on development charges and selected winners for the Oshawa Culture Counts Awards.

• Declared 1.61 ha near Keith Ross Dr surplus and authorized disposal (5-1)
• Declared 2.47 ha near Airport Blvd surplus and authorized disposal, including road closure (5-1)
• Authorized proceeding with potential acquisition of Highway 407 East surplus lands (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update encroachment agreement for 33 Simcoe St S to be permanent (5-1)
• Directed staff to review Sign By-Law 72-96 and report by Q1 2027 (6-0)
• Received delegation request to amend Development Charges By-Law for information (unanimous)
• Selected winners for Professional Artist, Emerging Artist, and Innovation Creation Champion awards (unanimous)
• Authorized licence renewals for hydro lands at Parkwood Meadows and Whitehall parks (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Council will decide whether to establish a Physician Recruitment Program offering grants up to $25,000 per doctor with a five-year return-of-service agreement. Other key items include a zoning amendment for 67 townhouses at 827 Gordon Street, denial of a digital sign variance at 1626 Simcoe Street North, and endorsement of a growth management study.

• Physician incentive grants up to $25,000 each
• Zoning amendment for 67 townhouses at 827 Gordon Street
• Denial of digital pylon sign at 1626 Simcoe Street North
• Endorsement of Growth Management Study for Official Plan
• Approval of 2026 Final Tax Rates By-law

Council approved a revised zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 511 medium-density residential units, a community block, park, and road expansions on lands north of Conlin Road East. Also adopted the 2026 final tax rate and endorsed a Growth Management Study. Other items included heritage designation amendments, awards, and policy reviews.

• Approved 511-unit subdivision plan (Kedron North GP Inc.)
• Adopted 2026 Final Tax Rate (By-law 32-2026)
• Endorsed Growth Management Study as part of Official Plan Review
• Approved heritage designation amendment for 3860 Simcoe Street North
• Endorsed Gail Elliott as 2026 Senior of the Year
• Referred banner request to staff
• Selected Community Legend and Champion award recipients (confidential)
• Received fireworks by-law review and election recount policy for information

Heritage Oshawa

At this meeting, Heritage Oshawa will discuss and potentially direct staff on acquiring heritage research reports for all wards. A motion for direction is expected. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• HTG-26-10 - Acquisition of Heritage Research Reports (All Wards)

The committee carried a motion to investigate the possibility of acquiring heritage research reports for 12 listed properties, with owner consent required for privately-owned ones. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Investigated acquiring heritage research reports for 12 properties (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is discussing two site plan applications at 78 Bond Street West and 0 Athol Street West, recommending specific accessibility conditions such as tactile indicators, accessible parking, and power door operators. The committee also considers nominating three organizations for 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards.

• Site plan at 78 Bond Street West: require accessible paths, tactile indicators, accessible parking near lobby, power doors, and accessible rooftop amenity areas
• Site plan at 0 Athol Street West: require curb ramps, tactile indicators, accessible parking with signage and striping, even lighting, and accessible rooftop areas
• Nominate Matisse Nelis Consulting Inc., BGC Durham Aquatics Department, and CIHMental Wellness Solutions for 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards

The committee reviewed and approved accessibility conditions for site plan applications at 78 Bond Street West and 0 Athol Street West, requiring measures such as accessible parking, tactile indicators, and power door operators. Additionally, three nominees were approved for the 2026 Accessibility Improvement Awards. All motions were carried.

• Approved site plan conditions for 78 Bond Street West (carried)
• Approved site plan conditions for 0 Athol Street West (carried)
• Nominated Matisse Nelis Consulting, BGC Durham Aquatics, CIHMental Wellness for Accessibility Awards (carried)

Information Package

This is an information package, not a decision-making meeting. Council members can request items to be placed on future agendas. The package includes correspondence to receive and file, resolution letters from other municipalities, and minutes of recent committee meetings.

• INFO-26-77: Smart Mobility Durham 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan
• INFO-26-73: Whitby request for comprehensive review of provincial-municipal fiscal framework
• INFO-26-74: Peterborough request for Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program
• INFO-26-71: Whitby request for mandatory disclosure of third-party consultants for council members
• INFO-26-83 to INFO-26-89: Minutes of various Oshawa committees (Accessibility, Heritage, Corporate, Economic, Environmental, Community, Safety)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will discuss and recommend a fireworks bylaw option from a review focused on equity, inclusion, and safety. They will also receive updates on the Parks Enhancement Program and provincial maximum temperature regulations for rental dwellings. A proposed agreement with Durham Flight Centre will be considered in closed session.

• Fireworks by-law review with options for City Council selection
• Parks Enhancement Program 2025 update (all wards)
• Update on maximum temperature regulations in rental dwellings, including provincial advocacy
• Proposed agreement with Durham Flight Centre (closed session, Ward 2)

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend entering into an agreement with Durham Flight Centre. A motion to investigate removal and penalties for abandoned kite line material was defeated 1-4. A report on maximum temperature regulations for rental dwellings was received for information (4-1). The fireworks by-law review report was also received.

• Approved agreement with Durham Flight Centre (5-0)
• Received fireworks by-law review report (5-0)
• Received maximum temperature regulations report (4-1)
• Rejected motion to investigate kite line material removal (1-4)
• Received Parks Enhancement Program 2025 update (consent)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will debate a resident-only recreation program registration date, which current software cannot support. They will also hear a delegation from Cedar Valley Secondary School requesting five pole banners, and select recipients for two community awards in closed session.

• Cedar Valley Secondary School delegation requests five pole banners on school property
• Selection of 2026 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient (confidential)
• Selection of 2026 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award recipient (confidential)
• Staff report on feasibility of resident-only recreation program registration date

The committee selected Nominee 1 as the 2026 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient and Nominee 1 as the 2026 E. P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award recipient, both for presentation at a special council meeting. It also referred a request from Cedar Valley Secondary School for permanent pole banners to staff for investigation at no cost to the city. A report on recreation program registration dates was received for information.

• Selected Nominee 1 as 2026 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient (carried)
• Selected Nominee 1 as 2026 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award recipient (carried)
• Referred Cedar Valley Secondary School pole banner request to staff for investigation (carried)
• Received report CO-26-14 on recreation registration dates for information (carried)