Oshawa public meetings in 2021

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee meets electronically on December 15, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation from ED Link Toronto on a Safe Pet Program and a referral from the November 15, 2021 Community Services Committee asking the committee to recommend that the Safe Pet Program referral be received for information. The committee will also consider adopting its 2022 meeting schedule and receiving a December 2021 Community Engagement Working Group report. The agenda lists no other substantive items.

• Referral OACAC-21-58 (CS-21-123): Safe Pet Program (All Wards), referred from the November 15, 2021 Community Services Committee, with a recommendation to receive it for information
• Presentation by ED Link Toronto on the Safe Pet Program
• Report OACAC-21-59: adoption of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Report OACAC-21-60: Community Engagement Working Group Report for December 2021, recommended to be received for information

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee received a presentation on ED Link Toronto's Safe Pet Program and voted to recommend that the Community Services Committee receive the referral for information. The committee also adopted its 2022 meeting schedule and received the December 2021 Community Engagement Working Group report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Safe Pet Program referral be received for information (moved by Martin Field, carried)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule as per Report OACAC-21-59 (moved by Martin Field, carried)
• Received December 2021 Community Engagement Working Group report (moved by Dianne Fil, carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on three park projects and to consider two reports. The committee will review a site plan application for a new elementary school at 465 Windfields Farm Drive, making accessibility recommendations, and will vote on adopting its 2022 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on Harmony Creek Trail Extension
• Presentation on Deer Valley Park Redevelopment
• Presentation on Kingside Park
• Report OAAC-21-60: Site plan for 2-storey elementary school with child care at 465 Windfields Farm Drive, including accessibility recommendations
• Report OAAC-21-61: 2022 meeting schedule adoption

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed three park presentations and approved a motion listing detailed accessibility requirements for the proposed 2-storey elementary school at 465 Windfields Farm Drive, including path widths, curb ramps, tactile indicators, accessible parking, lighting, and power door operators. The committee also adopted its 2022 meeting schedule and recommended that City Council investigate accessible public use of clubhouse washrooms in redeveloped City-owned parks. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved accessibility conditions for 465 Windfields Farm Drive school site plan (motion carried)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule as per Report OAAC-21-61 (motion carried)
• Recommended Council investigate accessible clubhouse washrooms in City parks (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on routine reports and several notable items, including approving the 2022 Borrowing By-law, authorizing a battery storage system at the Tribute Communities Centre, and endorsing participation in Durham Region's streetlighting study. The agenda also includes referrals for a boulevard by-law review, speeding concerns, and a heritage designation for 122 Division Street.

• 2022 Borrowing By-law approval (FIN-21-119)
• Authorize Spectra to sign Modern Niagara battery storage agreement at Tribute Communities Centre, with initial payment of $154,300 plus H.S.T. (FIN-21-122)
• Endorse Durham Region streetlighting study participation, estimated cost $25,000 (CS-21-132)
• Direct staff to designate 122 Division Street under Ontario Heritage Act (DS-21-218)
• Refer boulevard by-law review to staff for Q1 2022 (CS-21-129)

Council approved a zoning amendment for 1040 Cedar Street and 280 Wentworth Street West, allowing a new apartment building with up to 570 units (as per By-law 146-2021). Council also approved adding Vote-by-Mail on Request as a supplementary voting option for the 2022 municipal election, and authorized a battery storage system at the Tribute Communities Centre. Several items were referred to staff for further study, including a review of the boulevard by-law and a potential change of the city flower.

• Approved rezoning of 1040 Cedar St and 280 Wentworth St W to R6-D(6) for up to 570 apartment units (By-law 146-2021)
• Approved Vote-by-Mail on Request as supplementary voting option for 2022 election (By-law 149-2021)
• Authorized Spectra to contract Modern Niagara for battery storage at Tribute Communities Centre
• Approved 2022 Borrowing By-law (By-law 145-2021)
• Appointed Tyler Stoddard as Chief Building Official (By-law 147-2021)
• Amended Lakeview Park hours to allow access until midnight, with water access restricted after 6 p.m. in winter (10-1)
• Referred boulevard by-law review to staff for first quarter 2022
• Referred city flower change from Rose to Peony for public consultation

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting of Oshawa City Council, scheduled for December 10, 2021, was cancelled because the 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets were already approved at the November 26 and December 3 meetings. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets approved at prior meetings

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to decide on its 2022 meeting schedule and to vote on removing two properties from the City of Oshawa Heritage Properties Inventory. The committee will also receive a report on properties with structures built in 1951. The agenda includes a recommendation to add resident correspondence about one of the removal reports.

• Vote to remove 36 Park Road South from heritage inventory and move to 'Heritage Lost' section
• Vote to remove 179 Hibbert Avenue from heritage inventory
• Adopt Heritage Oshawa 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Receive report on List of Properties with Structures Built in 1951
• Add correspondence HTG-21-80 to the meeting

Heritage Oshawa adopted its 2022 meeting schedule and voted to remove 36 Park Road South and 179 Hibbert Avenue from the City of Oshawa Heritage Properties Inventory. The removal of 36 Park Road South was amended to add the word 'presumably' before 'has lost its heritage attributes'. A report on properties with structures built in 1951 was received for information only.

• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule (carried)
• Removed 36 Park Road South from heritage inventory, moved to 'Heritage Lost' section (carried, as amended)
• Removed 179 Hibbert Avenue from heritage inventory (carried)
• Received report HTG-21-79 on 1951 structures for information (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on the Harmony Creek Trail Extension and a City website upgrade, though the website presentation is recommended to be deferred to January. The committee will also consider adopting its 2022 meeting schedule. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Presentation on Harmony Creek Trail Extension by Parks Project Manager Alexis Moxley
• Recommendation to defer website upgrade presentation to January meeting
• Proposed adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (Report OEAC-21-44)

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its 2022 meeting schedule as recommended in Report OEAC-21-44. A presentation on the City of Oshawa's Website Upgrade was deferred to the January meeting. The committee also received a presentation on the Harmony Creek Trail Extension and adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Deferred website upgrade presentation to January meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 7:22 p.m. (motion carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the December 7, 2021 electronic meeting. Council will receive and file correspondence, including a letter from Durham Region's Medical Officer of Health about harm reduction services, and a petition-related letter about fencing on Charter Crescent. It also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like supportive housing and child care, plus reports and committee minutes. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas starting the week of January 10, 2022.

• Correspondence from Durham Region Medical Officer of Health on harm reduction services in Oshawa
• Petition-related correspondence on fencing on the north side of Charter Crescent
• Resolution from Township of Brock requesting provincial action on supportive housing licensing
• Resolution from Chatham-Kent supporting provincial financial support for housing and homelessness programs
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Third Quarter Report (2021)

Information Package

This is an information package for the December 7, 2021 Oshawa City Council meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions, reports, and committee minutes for receipt and filing. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of January 10, 2022.

• Correspondence from Durham Region Medical Officer of Health on harm reduction services in Oshawa (INFO-21-303)
• Petition correspondence regarding fencing on the north side of Charter Crescent (INFO-21-305)
• Resolution from Region of Durham on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (INFO-21-304)
• Resolution from Township of Brock requesting provincial action on supportive housing programs (INFO-21-307)
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Third Quarter Report 2021 (INFO-21-302)

Finance Committee Meeting

Oshawa's Finance Committee meets December 6, 2021 to consider five staff reports and recommend them to City Council. The most consequential item would authorize the Tribute Communities Centre operator, Spectra, to sign an agreement with Modern Niagara for a battery storage system, with an initial 2022 payment of $154,300 plus H.S.T. Other reports cover the 2022 Borrowing By-law, a COVID-19 financial update, new property tax software (TXM), and the committee's outstanding items status. Most agenda sections (delegations, correspondence, closed session) list no items.

• FIN-21-122: Authorize Spectra to contract with Modern Niagara for a battery storage system at the Tribute Communities Centre; initial 2022 payment of $154,300 plus H.S.T., projected annual electricity savings of about $33,200
• FIN-21-119: Approve the 2022 Borrowing By-law
• FIN-21-120: Receive an update on the 2021 estimated year-end financial position and COVID-19 impacts as at October 31, 2021
• FIN-21-121: Receive an update on the new property tax software, TXM
• FIN-21-118: Receive the Finance Committee's Outstanding Items Status Report for the fourth quarter of 2021

The Finance Committee approved the Public Consent Agenda as moved by Councillor Nicholson. It recommended that City Council approve the 2022 Borrowing By-law (FIN-21-119) and authorize Spectra to sign a battery storage agreement with Modern Niagara for the Tribute Communities Centre (FIN-21-122). It also recommended receiving for information the outstanding items status report (FIN-21-118), COVID-19 impact update (FIN-21-120), and new property tax software update (FIN-21-121). The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

• Approved the Public Consent Agenda (moved by Councillor Nicholson, carried).
• Recommended Council approve the 2022 Borrowing By-law (FIN-21-119).
• Recommended Council authorize Spectra to enter a battery storage agreement with Modern Niagara for the Tribute Communities Centre (FIN-21-122).
• Recommended Council receive the fourth quarter 2021 outstanding items status report for information (FIN-21-118).
• Recommended Council receive the COVID-19 impact update as of October 31, 2021 for information (FIN-21-120).
• Recommended Council receive the new property tax software (TXM) update for information (FIN-21-121).
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m. (moved by Councillor Nicholson, carried).

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hear delegations and consider correspondence on declaring 2022 the 'Year of the Garden' and a storage facility request for Challenge League Sports. It will also decide on an optional street tree installation program with a $50 opt-out fee, and refer a review of the boulevard by-law to staff. Several items are recommendations to City Council.

• Request to declare 2022 'Year of the Garden' and change city flower from Rose to Peony (All Wards)
• Request for alternative equipment storage facility for Challenge League Sports (Ward 1)
• Optional Street Tree Installation: Option 2 with $50 opt-out fee (All Wards)
• Referral to staff for review of Boulevard By-law (All Wards)
• Endorsement of Durham Region streetlighting study, estimated city cost ~$25,000

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting focused on approving the 2022 City of Oshawa Operating Budget, including numerous staff positions and program budgets. Council also considered amendments for additional parks staff, fire suppression officers, and a natural ice rink at Delpark Homes Centre. Several councillors declared conflicts of interest on specific items.

• Approved 2022 operating budget with multiple new staff positions, including IT managers, building inspectors, and law enforcement officers, with costs ranging from $6,800 to $157,000.
• Approved construction of an outdoor natural ice skating surface at Delpark Homes Centre as a pilot for winter 2021/2022, funded from sponsorship and Community Services budget.
• Approved spring flower program for 190 downtown planters at an additional cost of $25,200.
• Approved hiring of four additional fire suppression officers, offset by overtime budget reduction.
• Approved $1,000 increase to Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee budget for seminars and training.

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on proposed updates to the Advisory Committees of Council Policy, a city website upgrade, and various transportation projects including the 2022 Active Transportation Implementation Projects and the Harmony Creek Trail Extension. The committee will also consider reports on a bicycle repair station, the Columbus Working Group's comments on a land use and road plan, and its 2022 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on proposed updates to Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Presentation on 2022 Active Transportation Implementation Projects
• Presentation on Harmony Creek Trail Extension
• Referral to investigate a bicycle repair station along Oshawa trails
• Columbus Working Group comments on cycling infrastructure for the Columbus Part II Planning Area

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting focuses on the City of Oshawa Parking Study. Council will consider endorsing the final report and recommendations, and may authorize staff to begin the statutory process for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. Several amendments and a referral back to staff are also proposed.

• Endorse final report and appendices of City of Oshawa Parking Study (Jan 22, 2021, by IBI Group)
• Authorize Development Services to initiate Planning Act process for Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 amendments
• Proposed amendment to investigate visitor parking regulations adopted by Township of Brock
• Proposed amendment to delete Student Housing reference and definition from attachments
• Motion to refer report back to staff for further consultation with Council members

Council voted 7-4 to refer the City of Oshawa Parking Study (Report CNCL-21-110) back to staff for review of Council comments and individual consultation, with revisions to return. Earlier amendments to add a Brock parking regulation investigation and delete student housing references were carried, but a motion to waive rules for a new parking motion was lost. The confirming by-law (141-2021) was passed.

• Added staff presentation on Parking Study to Dec 1 agenda (carried).
• Moved into Committee of the Whole (9-1, Gray opposed, Marks absent).
• Amended recommendation to investigate Township of Brock parking regulations (carried).
• Amended recommendation to delete student housing references from report (carried).
• Referred Report CNCL-21-110 back to staff for review and consultation (7-4).
• Rose from Committee of the Whole and ratified actions (carried).
• Motion to waive rules for new parking motion lost (6-5).
• Passed confirming by-law 141-2021.

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

Oshawa's Corporate Services Committee meets electronically on November 29, 2021 to consider two staff reports and routine business. CORP-21-68 would move accessible charging stations for mobility devices into the proposed 2022 Accessibility Improvements Capital Project 11-0139, covering locations such as the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and Lakeview Park. CORP-21-70 would direct staff to keep representing the City as a party opposing 7-Eleven Canada Inc.'s appeal of the AGCO's decision on alcohol service at 245 Wentworth Street West. Much of the agenda is procedural boilerplate, and no dollar amounts are stated in the text provided.

• CORP-21-68: accessible charging stations for mobility devices to be handled under proposed 2022 Accessibility Improvements Capital Project 11-0139, including the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and Lakeview Park area
• CORP-21-70: staff directed to continue representing Oshawa as a party before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in 7-Eleven Canada Inc.'s appeal of the AGCO decision (Ward 5, 245 Wentworth Street West)
• Public Consent Agenda recommendation to adopt all items except Report CORP-21-69
• CORP-21-69: Corporate Services Committee Outstanding Items Status Report for Q4 2021 received for information
• Meeting scheduled 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with adjournment recommendation for 9:35 a.m.

The Corporate Services Committee held a brief electronic meeting with no public delegations or correspondence. Members voted to recommend that Council remove the accessible charging stations item from the outstanding items list and address it under the proposed 2022 Accessibility Improvements Capital Project. They also recommended that staff continue representing the city in 7-Eleven's appeal of an Alcohol and Gaming Commission decision, and received the fourth-quarter outstanding items status report for information.

• Adopted the public consent agenda except Report CORP-21-69
• Recommended removing accessible mobility charging stations from outstanding items and folding into 2022 Accessibility Improvements Capital Project 11-0139
• Recommended staff continue as a party in 7-Eleven's appeal before the Licence Appeal Tribunal
• Received Report CORP-21-69 (outstanding items status, fourth quarter 2021) for information
• Adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

Economic and Development Services Committee (130 pm) and Public Meeting (630 pm)

The Development Services Committee will consider several planning and development items, including a rezoning application for a large apartment building, a heritage designation, and a funding agreement with the conservation authority. A public meeting will also be held to hear comments on a proposed townhouse development at 1015 King Street East. The agenda includes both public and closed-session items, with some matters referred to staff for further review.

• Rezoning of 1040 Cedar Street and 280 Wentworth Street West to permit an 8-to-15-storey apartment building with 306 units and a 3-storey parking structure
• Heritage designation of 122 Division Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Memorandum of Understanding with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for programs including Watercourse Monitoring ($10,000) and Second Marsh monitoring ($25,000)
• Public hearing on applications for 34 block townhouses and 9 street townhouses at 1015 King Street East
• Closed items: Rogers telecom proposals at Donevan Recreation Complex and Mackie Park, land purchase at 0 Simcoe Street North, and school board parking lot agreement

The Development Services Committee recommended Council approve a zoning by-law amendment for 1040 Cedar Street and 280 Wentworth Street West, allowing an 8-to-15-storey apartment building with 306 units and a 3-storey parking structure. It also recommended designating 122 Division Street under the Ontario Heritage Act and authorizing a funding agreement with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. A motion to require fiscal impact studies for Part II Plans was defeated 1-5, and a motion to refer park delivery policy to a joint meeting was lost on a 3-3 tie. The public meeting on 1015 King Street East applications was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved recommendation to rezone 1040 Cedar Street and 280 Wentworth Street West for a 306-unit apartment building (DS-21-220).
• Approved recommendation to begin heritage designation process for 122 Division Street (DS-21-218).
• Approved recommendation to authorize a funding agreement with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (DS-21-217).
• Defeated motion to require fiscal impact studies for Planning Area Part II Plans, 1-5 (DS-21-231).
• Defeated motion to refer park delivery policy to a joint committee meeting, 3-3 tie (DS-21-226).
• Approved recommendation to maintain current park and trail construction policies (DS-21-226).
• Approved recommendation to hold a public meeting in January 2022 on the hospital site submission (DS-21-135).
• Referred 1015 King Street East development applications back to staff for further review (DS-21-219).

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council to deliberate and vote on the 2022 Capital Budget. Council considered numerous capital projects, with several amendments, deferrals, and funding changes. The meeting also included declarations of conflict of interest and a referral for a natural outdoor ice rink.

• Approved 2022 Capital Budget as amended, including projects like Thornton Community Park ($3M moved from 2023), Florell Park ($430,000), and Michael Starr Trail ($1,240,000).
• Deferred Project 72-0034 (Southwest Parking Lot Expansion) to 2023.
• Approved Project 10-0082 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) with funding via interfund loan repaid by electric fuel sales.
• Approved Project 13-0127 (New Vehicle Acquisition - MLELS) with amendment for gas-powered vehicles in 2022 and a transition policy.
• Referred correspondence about charging for City Hall parking lot and garage for information.

['Council approved the 2022 Capital Budget as presented, with several projects amended or deferred.', 'Approved funding for the Michael McLaughlin Gallery (Project 1-1) and Parkwood Estate (Project 1-2) from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund.', 'Approved $1,240,000 for the Taylorwood Trail (Project 1-3) from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund.', 'Approved the 2022 Capital Budget, including funding for the EV charging stations, with amendments.', 'Referred the Jackie Graham correspondence about a natural outdoor ice rink at Delpark Homes to staff for review.', 'Approved the 2022 Capital Budget as amended, including the addition of gas-powered vehicles for MLELS and the purchase of two foamstream units.']

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to discuss heritage designations, policy updates, and a website upgrade. The committee will consider final heritage reports for 827 Gordon Street and 39 King Street East, and a draft report for 117 King Street East, with recommendations to endorse and proceed with designations. It will also hear presentations on the Advisory Committees of Council Policy and the City's website upgrade, and may reconsider its earlier comments on the Integrated Columbus study.

• Final Heritage Research Report for 827 Gordon Street (received for information)
• Final Heritage Research Report for 39 King Street East (endorsed and designated)
• Draft Heritage Research Report for 117 King Street East (approved to proceed with designation)
• Review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy (HTG-21-72) endorsed
• Delegation of Margaret Wilkinson added to agenda

Heritage Oshawa endorsed the final heritage research report for 39 King Street East, supporting its designation, and approved the draft report for 117 King Street East, supporting proceeding with designation. The committee also endorsed Report HTG-21-72 on the review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy, and endorsed its comments on the Integrated Columbus Part II study. Reports on 827 Gordon Street and the website upgrade were received for information only.

• Endorsed Report HTG-21-72 on the review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy and various committee matters.
• Endorsed the final heritage research report for 39 King Street East and supported its designation.
• Approved the draft heritage research report for 117 King Street East and supported proceeding with designation.
• Received the final heritage research report for 827 Gordon Street for information only.
• Withdrew a prior motion to receive Report HTG-21-69 for information, then endorsed it as the committee's comments on the Integrated Columbus Part II study.
• Added and heard a delegation from Margaret Wilkinson on the Advisory Committees of Council Policy review.

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, most notably a proposed Coyote Response Management Plan referred from City Council. The committee will also review a policy on advisory committees, approve a community cats brochure, and consider updates to the city's wildlife webpage. Several motions are divided for separate votes.

• Coyote Response Management Plan with amendments including up to $5,000 fine for feeding coyotes, fencing specs, and euthanasia methods
• Review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy (CORP-21-49)
• Approval of 'Living with Community Cats' brochure with reprint budget up to $375.00
• Proposed updates to City of Oshawa wildlife webpage, including removing certain wildlife rescue links and adding authorized rehabilitators list
• Verbal report on Regulatory and By-law Working Group activities

The committee endorsed the referral on the proposed Coyote Response Management Plan with several amendments, though some parts were lost. It also approved the 'Living with Community Cats' brochure with additional content and a reprint budget of $375.00. Reports from working groups were received for information, and a motion to recommend website revisions was carried with amendments.

• Endorsed Referral OACAC-21-55 on the Advisory Committees of Council Policy review.
• Endorsed Referral OACAC-21-54 on the Coyote Response Management Plan with amendments; parts 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 carried, parts 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 lost.
• Approved the 'Living with Community Cats' brochure with additional content and reprint budget up to $375.00.
• Received verbal Report OACAC-21-53 on Regulatory and By-law Working Group activities for information.
• Received Report OACAC-21-56 on Community Resource Working Group activities for information.
• Carried motion to recommend website revisions per Report OACAC-21-57, with amendment; parts 5 and 6 carried, parts 1-4 lost.
• Adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several recommendations from its standing committees, including approving $100,000 for cybersecurity improvements, the 2022 interim tax levying by-law, and a modernization of the property standards by-law. The agenda also includes referrals for a tennis club partnership, a 3-way stop petition, and speed limit changes, among other items. Several council members declared conflicts of interest on specific reports and will not participate in those discussions.

• Approval of $100,000 for cybersecurity protection systems from the Information Technology Reserve
• Approval of the 2022 Interim Tax Levying By-law
• Modernization of Property Standards By-law 1-2002
• Noise exemption for construction at 227 Simcoe Street South until December 15, 2021
• Referral of petition for 3-way stop at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue

Council approved the revised zoning application for the Refuge Youth Outreach Centre at 357 Simcoe Street South, allowing conversion of a former school into 27 apartment units and a youth outreach centre, and passed By-law 132-2021. Council also approved $100,000 for cybersecurity improvements, the 2022 interim tax levy by-law, and directed staff to proceed with expropriating properties at 31 and 33-45 Simcoe Street North. Several items were referred to staff for reports, including a proposed 3-way stop and speed reduction on Esterbrook Drive and a review of Service Oshawa inquiry procedures.

• Approved zoning amendment (By-law 132-2021) for 357 Simcoe St S to permit 27 apartment units and youth outreach centre
• Approved $100,000 for cybersecurity protection systems funded from Information Technology Reserve
• Approved 2022 Interim Tax Levying By-law (By-law 133-2021)
• Directed staff to formally expropriate 31 and 33-45 Simcoe Street North (7-2 vote)
• Approved $2.0M transfer from Operations Reserve to Park and Recreation Infrastructure reserve and other reserve transfers
• Approved extension of TeachingCity Oshawa MOU with post-secondary partners until June 2027
• Denied request from Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper to be added to Corporate Advertising Policy (9-2 vote)
• Referred to staff a motion to require Service Oshawa operational departments to contact complainants within 48 business hours

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Oshawa City Council. The main item is a presentation from IBI Group about the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide Project. Council will move into Committee of the Whole to receive the presentation, then rise and ratify any actions taken.

• Presentation by IBI Group on Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide Project

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council received a presentation from IBI Group on the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide, then ratified actions taken in Committee of the Whole and passed the confirming by-law (131-2021). No substantive decisions were made.

• Received IBI Group presentation on Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide
• Ratified actions taken in Committee of the Whole
• Passed Confirming By-law 131-2021

Information Package

This is an information package for the November 16, 2021 electronic meeting of Oshawa City Council. It contains correspondence, resolutions from other municipalities, and minutes from various committees. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• Correspondence on Environment Review Board decisions regarding RIC (1515 Thornton) Inc.
• Resolution from Town of Whitby requesting proof of vaccination at sports facilities
• Resolution from Town of Bracebridge on addressing 'renovictions'
• 2021 Third Quarter Members of Council Expense Report
• Minutes from multiple advisory committees and council committees

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review and make recommendations on accessibility features for three proposed developments: two 6-storey apartment buildings at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North, nine townhouses at 1015 King Street East, and a 20-storey mixed-use building at 400 King Street West. The committee will also consider a Community Improvement Accessibility Plan for the ground floor commercial space at 70 King Street East, and endorse a report on the review of Advisory Committees of Council policy.

• Report OAAC-21-59: Community Improvement Accessibility Plan for 70 King Street East ground floor commercial space
• Report OAAC-21-52: Holland Homes Inc. application for two 6-storey apartment buildings (80 units) at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North
• Report OAAC-21-55: Downing Street (1015 King St) Inc. application for 9 street townhouses at 1015 King Street East
• Report OAAC-21-58: Dines Plaza Inc. application for a 20-storey mixed-use building at 400 King Street West
• Report OAAC-21-57: Review of Advisory Committees of Council policy

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the Community Improvement Accessibility Plan for the ground floor commercial space at 70 King Street East. The committee also endorsed a report on advisory committee policies and made accessibility recommendations for three development applications, including two apartment buildings, townhouses, and a mixed-use tower. All motions carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved Community Improvement Accessibility Plan for 70 King St E (motion carried)
• Endorsed OAAC-21-57 on advisory committee policy review (motion carried)
• Requested accessibility conditions for Holland Homes' two 6-storey apartment buildings at 1413-1429 Simcoe St N (motion carried)
• Requested accessibility conditions for 9 townhouses at 1015 King St E (motion carried)
• Requested accessibility conditions for 20-storey mixed-use building at 400 King St W (motion carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a potential partnership with Tennis Clubs of Canada for a year-round community tennis club, traffic safety measures on Esterbrook Drive, and a proposed 3-way stop at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue. The committee will also consider reports on the Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium redevelopment and an outdoor winter ice rink study, as well as budget requests for spring flowers in downtown planters and an enhanced gateway horticultural program along Simcoe Street South.

• Refer Tennis Clubs of Canada partnership proposal to staff for report on costs, locations, user arrangements
• Refer petition for 3-way stop at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue to staff
• Refer speeding concerns on Esterbrook Drive: request 3-way stop at south end and Harlstone Crescent, 40 km/h speed limit, speed cushions pilot, Road Monitoring Board
• Request $25,200 for spring flower program in 190 downtown planters (Option 2)
• Request $102,000 for enhanced gateway horticultural program along Simcoe Street South (John to Bloor)

The Community Services Committee recommended Council adopt a $25,200 spring flower program for 190 downtown planters (6-0). It also referred the outdoor winter ice rink study back to staff for public survey, corporate sponsorship research, and private rink partnership canvassing. Several correspondence items were referred to staff for reports, including a tennis club partnership, streetlighting study, and a 3-way stop petition.

• Approved spring flower program for 190 planters, $25,200 budget increase (6-0)
• Referred outdoor winter ice rink study back to staff for survey, sponsorship, and private rink partnerships
• Referred Tennis Clubs of Canada partnership request to staff for report
• Referred Durham Region streetlighting study to staff for report
• Referred petition for 3-way stop at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue to staff
• Referred Safe Pet Program request to Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Referred Esterbrook Drive speeding concerns to staff; approved 3-way stop, 40 km/h limit, and speed board (parts 1, 2, 4)
• Denied speed cushions pilot on Esterbrook Drive (3-3 tie)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several financial items to City Council, including cybersecurity funding, the 2022 interim tax by-law, and corporate payments. The committee will also consider a report on reserve fund transfers and additions to the 2022 capital budget. Most agenda items are routine, but the reserve transfers and cybersecurity funding are notable.

• Approve $100,000 for cybersecurity protection system improvements from the Information Technology Reserve
• Approve the 2022 Interim Tax Levying By-law
• Transfer $2.0 million from Operations Reserve to Park and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve
• Transfer $1.0 million from Tax Appeal Reserve to Downtown Revitalization Reserve and $1.0 million to Harbour Rehabilitation and Improvement Reserve
• Add Kingside Park Redevelopment (Project 51-0095) at $1.3 million to 2022 Capital Budget

The Finance Committee recommended several funding actions to City Council, including a $2.0 million transfer from the Operations Reserve to the Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve, a $1.0 million transfer from the Tax Appeal Reserve to the Downtown Revitalization Reserve, and another $1.0 million to the Harbour Rehabilitation and Improvement Reserve. It also approved $100,000 for cybersecurity protection systems from the Information Technology Reserve and added the Kingside Park Redevelopment project at $1.3 million to the 2022 Capital Budget. All recommendations were carried, with the reserves motion passing 6-0.

• Approved $100,000 for cybersecurity protection systems from IT Reserve
• Approved 2022 Interim Tax Levying By-law
• Received October 2021 corporate payments report for information
• Approved $2.0M transfer from Operations Reserve to Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve (6-0)
• Directed 2021 year-end surplus to Growth Related Non-Development Charge Reserve (6-0)
• Approved $1.0M transfer from Tax Appeal Reserve to Downtown Revitalization Reserve (6-0)
• Approved $1.0M transfer from Tax Appeal Reserve to Harbour Rehabilitation and Improvement Reserve (6-0)
• Added Kingside Park Redevelopment ($1.3M) to 2022 Capital Budget (6-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is held to receive presentations on the 2022 Capital Budget, Nine-year Capital Forecast, and the 2022 Operating Budget. Council will vote on waiving rules to allow a motion on question procedures and to defer questions to the Finance Commissioner. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Presentation of 2022 Capital Budget and Nine-year Capital Forecast
• Presentation of 2022 Operating Budget
• Motion to waive rules to introduce question procedure motion (requires 2/3 vote)
• Motion to waive rules so council submits questions to Finance Commissioner after meeting (requires 2/3 vote)
• Confirming By-law 130-2021 to confirm the November 12, 2021 meeting

This special meeting was primarily informational, with presentations on the 2022 capital and operating budgets and department objectives. Council voted to waive rules to allow questions to be submitted after the meeting instead of asked live. No budget decisions were made; the only formal action was passing the confirming by-law.

• Waived rules to introduce motion on post-meeting questions (carried)
• Waived rules to submit questions after meeting instead of asking live (8-2)
• Passed confirming by-law 130-2021

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee will consider several recommendations to City Council, including denying a newspaper's request to be added to the advertising policy, approving a noise exemption for a construction project, and referring a proposed coyote response plan to an advisory committee. The committee will also discuss expanding the residential rental licensing program, modernizing the property standards by-law, and approving in principle the routing of 311 calls to Durham Region. Several procedural motions, such as adding agenda items and hearing delegations, are also on the agenda.

• Deny request from Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper to be added to Corporate Advertising Policy
• Noise exemption for outdoor heater at 227 Simcoe Street South (Nov 2–Dec 15, 2021)
• Refer proposed Coyote Response Management Plan to Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Approve in principle routing of 311 calls to Durham Region with warm transfer to Oshawa
• Refer expansion options for Residential Rental Housing Licensing Program to January 2022

The Corporate Services Committee recommended denying the Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper's request to be added to the City's Corporate Advertising Policy. The committee also recommended a noise exemption for a construction project at 227 Simcoe Street South, and approved a modernization of the Property Standards By-law. Several motions were lost, including one on diverse transportation options for staff.

• Denied Central Newspaper's request to be added to Corporate Advertising Policy (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for J.J. McGuire construction at 227 Simcoe St S, Nov 2-Dec 15 (carried)
• Approved modernization of Property Standards By-law 1-2002 (6-0)
• Appointed applicants to Advisory Committees per Confidential Attachment 1 (6-0)
• Lost motion on diverse transportation modes for City personnel (3-3)
• Lost motion to hyperlink attachments in City reports (0-6)
• Lost motion to provide delegation requesters with applicable reports (3-3)
• Referred Service Oshawa inquiry procedures motion to staff for report (carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee (130 pm) and Public Meeting (630 pm)

The Development Services Committee will consider several planning and property items, including a zoning amendment for a youth outreach centre, heritage designations, and land acquisitions. The evening public meeting will hear a presentation on proposed Official Plan and zoning amendments for properties on Division Street, Bond Street East, and Kenneth Avenue.

• Zoning amendment for Refuge Youth Outreach Centre at 357 Simcoe Street South to allow 27 apartment units and a youth outreach centre
• Proposed heritage designation of the former Canteen at the Airport South Field under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Heritage designation recommendation for 122 Division Street
• Proposed expropriation of 31 and 33-45 Simcoe Street North
• Funding strategy to acquire Highway 407 East surplus lands

The Development Services Committee recommended approval of a zoning by-law amendment for 357 Simcoe Street South, allowing conversion of a former school into a 27-unit residential building with a youth outreach centre. The committee also recommended designating the former Canteen at the Airport South Field as a heritage property, and approved expropriation of properties on Simcoe Street North. Two planning act applications (Division Street and Byng Avenue) were referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved zoning amendment for 357 Simcoe St S youth outreach centre and 27 apartments (6-0)
• Recommended heritage designation for former Canteen at Airport South Field (5-0)
• Approved expropriation of 31 and 33-45 Simcoe St N (3-0)
• Approved street names George Kingsland, Ted Marks, Marshall McConkey, Valentine to reserve list (6-0)
• Referred Division St mixed-use 12-storey proposal back to staff for further review
• Referred 100 Byng Ave triplex zoning application back to staff for further review
• Lost motion to refer home occupation restrictions update to staff (1-5)
• Lost motion to revise accessibility grant program (1-5)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on November 3, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items, such as declarations of pecuniary interest, with no substantive topics listed.

• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on November 3, 2021, was called to order but ended at 6:45 p.m. because quorum was not attained. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to consider several reports and recommendations. They will hear a presentation on proposed updates to the Advisory Committees of Council Policy and consider appointing a member to the Friends of Second Marsh board. The committee will also receive updates on environmental awards, a tree giveaway, a Columbus study, and a greenhouse gas working group report.

• Appointment of A.J. Groen to Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors
• Presentation by City Clerk Services on Advisory Committees of Council Policy updates
• Report OEAC-21-39 on 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards results
• Report OEAC-21-40 on Tree Giveaway from Tree Planting working group
• Report OEAC-21-42 on Community Greenhouse Gas Working Group report on decreasing GHG emissions

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee endorsed the recommendations from the Columbus Study Circulation Planning & Policy Review Working Group, after initially moving to receive the report for information and then withdrawing that motion. It also endorsed a review of the Advisory Committees of Council Policy, appointed A.J. Groen to the Friends of Second Marsh board, and received several informational reports.

• Endorsed Report OEAC-21-43 on Advisory Committees of Council Policy review
• Appointed A.J. Groen to Friends of Second Marsh Board of Directors
• Endorsed Columbus Study Working Group recommendations (OEAC-21-41)
• Received 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards results for information (OEAC-21-39)
• Received Tree Giveaway update for information (OEAC-21-40)
• Received Community Greenhouse Gas Working Group report for information (OEAC-21-42)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to receive reports and presentations on heritage property designations and alterations. The committee will consider draft designation statements for 304 Simcoe Street South and 9 and 17 Quebec Street, a final heritage research report for 122 Division Street, and comments on working group reports for Cedardale School and 39 King Street East. A presentation on alterations to Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium is also scheduled.

• Presentation on alterations to Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium
• Draft designation statement for 304 Simcoe Street South, 9 and 17 Quebec Street (HTG-21-64)
• Final heritage research report for 122 Division Street (HTG-21-65)
• Cedardale School Working Group research report comments (HTG-21-66)
• 39 King Street East Working Group report comments (HTG-21-67)

Heritage Oshawa recommended to the Development Services Committee that the property at 122 Division Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, based on a heritage research report. The committee also received presentations on proposed alterations to Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium and 44 Bond Street East, and directed that comments on the Cedardale School and 39 King Street East working group reports be sent to the report authors. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended designation of 122 Division Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received presentation on Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium alterations for information (carried)
• Received presentation on 44 Bond Street East proposed alterations for information (carried)
• Referred correspondence HTG-21-71 on Cedardale School report to the relevant report (carried)
• Requested changes to Section 3.2 and 4.1 of Cedardale School report and removal of Section 3.3 questions (carried)
• Requested changes to Section 3.3 and formatting of 39 King Street East heritage research report (carried)
• Received verbal report on Inventory of City of Oshawa Heritage Properties for information (carried)
• Received Integrated Columbus Part II Review working group report for information (carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

Oshawa's Animal Care Advisory Committee meets electronically on October 26, 2021, to receive a presentation from Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services on a draft Coyote Response Management Plan. The committee will also receive four information reports, including one relaying information from City Council's September 27, 2021 meeting, and consider creating a Wildlife Working Group. Several items concern appointments and reimbursements, including up to $60.00 to reimburse member Martin Field for a scientific article access fee.

• Presentation from Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services on a Draft Coyote Response Management Plan
• OACAC-21-49: Creation of a Wildlife Working Group, with Kelly Polsinelli and Martin Field appointed and Polsinelli as Chair
• OACAC-21-48: Reimbursement to member Martin Field not to exceed $60.00 for access fee to the article 'Predator control should not be a shot in the dark'
• OACAC-21-50 and OACAC-21-51: Reconsideration of appointments to the Community Engagement and Regulatory and By-law Working Groups
• OACAC-21-44: Information received from Oshawa City Council's September 27, 2021 meeting

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee received four informational reports, approved a reimbursement for a scientific article, created a new Wildlife Working Group, and reshuffled membership in two other working groups. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were administrative or informational.

• Received Report OACAC-21-44 from City Council (carried)
• Received Community Resource Working Group report (carried)
• Received Regulatory and By-law Working Group report (carried)
• Received Community Engagement Working Group report (carried)
• Approved reimbursement up to $60 for Martin Field's article access fee (carried)
• Created Wildlife Working Group with Kelli Polsinelli and Martin Field, Polsinelli as chair (carried)
• Removed Kelli Polsinelli from Community Engagement Working Group, appointed Melinda Diebel as chair (carried)
• Removed Melinda Diebel as chair of Regulatory and By-law Working Group, appointed Martin Field as chair (carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a petition for fencing on Charter Crescent, a request from the Biltmore Theatre to purchase two permit-only parking spots, and the renewal of a road occupancy permit for John E Walker. Council will also consider reports on expanding large item collection to renters, reducing the speed limit on Attersley Drive, and approving tiered administrative monetary penalties for property maintenance and waste bylaw violations. The agenda includes public delegations on these matters and a consent agenda with many routine items.

• Petition requesting fencing on north side of Charter Crescent (CNCL-21-90)
• Biltmore Theatre request to purchase two permit-only parking spots (CS-21-107)
• Renewal of road occupancy permit for John E Walker (CS-21-108)
• Tiered administrative monetary penalties: $125, $225, $325 for bylaw violations (CORP-21-47)
• Speed reduction on Attersley Drive from 50 km/h to 40 km/h (CS-21-112)

Council approved leasing two permit-only parking spots near the Biltmore Theatre's stage door on a long-term basis, with Mayor Carter and Councillor Marimpietri declaring conflicts. Council also extended the road occupancy permit for CAMP to March 31, 2022, and approved the 2021 Development Charges Update Study and related by-law amendments. Several items were referred to the 2022 budget, including all-season waterfront parks operations and an outdoor skating area at Delpark Homes Centre.

• Approved Biltmore Theatre lease of two parking spots (8-0)
• Extended CAMP road occupancy permit to March 31, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved 2021 Development Charges Update Study and amending by-law (9-2)
• Approved tiered administrative monetary penalties for property maintenance by-laws
• Approved 2022 Anchor and Partnership Grants (10-1)
• Approved General Fees and Charges By-law update except airport fees (9-2)
• Approved Strategic Workforce Planning 2022-2025 in principle (10-1)
• Referred all-season waterfront parks operations to 2022 budget

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed proposed 2022 accessible capital projects and provided accessibility recommendations on three development applications. The committee also received presentations on emergency evacuation safety, the Columbus Study, park redevelopments, and parks signage.

• Proposed 2022 Accessible Capital Projects: $20,000 feasibility study for mobility device charging station, $110,000 accessible ramp and stair modifications at Robert McLaughlin Library, $20,000 contribution to Parks Development, subject to Council budget approval of $150,000
• Recommendations on 12-storey mixed-use building at 35-45 Division Street (HVJ Properties Inc.) including accessible parking, ramps, and lighting per Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards
• Recommendations on 16-unit townhouse building at 477 Dean Avenue (2318393 Ontario Inc.) including accessible paths, parking, and signage
• Recommendations on two 6-storey apartment buildings (80 units) at 1413-1429 Simcoe Street North (Holland Homes Inc.); report deferred to next meeting
• Report on 9 street townhouses at 1015 King Street East (Downing Street) deferred to next meeting

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its proposed 2022 Accessible Capital Projects, subject to Council budget approval of $150,000, including a feasibility assessment for a mobility device charging station, accessible ramp and stair modifications at the Robert McLaughlin Library, and a contribution to Parks Development. The committee also approved accessibility requests for two development applications (35-45 Division Street and 477 Dean Avenue), deferred two other applications (1413-1429 Simcoe Street North and 1015 King Street East) to the next meeting, and received presentations on emergency evacuation safety, the Columbus Study, park redevelopment, and parks signage.

• Approved 2022 Accessible Capital Projects: $20,000 feasibility assessment for mobility device charging station, $110,000 accessible ramp/stair modifications at Robert McLaughlin Library, $20,000 contribution to Parks Development (carried)
• Approved accessibility requests for 35-45 Division Street mixed-use development (carried)
• Approved accessibility requests for 477 Dean Avenue townhouse development (carried)
• Deferred OAAC-21-52 (1413-1429 Simcoe Street North) to next meeting (carried)
• Deferred OAAC-21-55 (1015 King Street East) to next meeting (carried)
• Altered agenda order to bring forward capital projects report (carried on 2/3 vote)

Information Package

This is an information package for the City of Oshawa, containing correspondence to be received and filed, resolutions from other municipalities, and minutes from recent committee meetings. No decisions are being made; items are for information only.

Finance Committee Special Meeting

The Finance Committee is considering the 2021 Development Charges Update Study and a proposed amending by-law, which would set development charges for new construction. The committee will hear a presentation and a delegation, and will consider referring a proposed change for self-storage facilities back to staff for further review. The meeting also includes adding and referring correspondence related to the report.

• Report FIN-21-106: 2021 Development Charges Update Study and proposed amending by-law
• Recommendation to refer self-storage definition change back to staff for transition or exemption options
• Presentation by Andrew Grunda, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• Delegation by Ihor George Lysyk on FIN-21-106
• Correspondence from Smart Centres and others referred to the report

The Finance Committee recommended that City Council approve the 2021 Development Charges Update Study and the proposed amending Development Charge By-law, with the exception of a proposed definition change for self-storage facilities, which was referred back to staff for further report. The recommendation passed 5-1, with Councillor McConkey voting against.

• Referred self-storage definition change back to staff for report (carried)
• Approved 2021 Development Charges Update Study except referred matter (5-1)
• Approved proposed amending Development Charge By-law (5-1)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider several items including 2022 grant requests, a $700,000 downtown streetscape project with federal funding, additional funding for engineering standards review, and reports on development charges and corporate payments. The committee will also hear delegations from local organizations and refer some items to the 2022 budget process.

The Finance Committee recommended approval of the 2022 General Fees and Charges By-law update, excluding airport fees, and approved the 2022 Anchor and Partnership Grant requests with some exceptions. The committee also received the 2020 Development Charge Reserve Funds report and endorsed the 2021 Asset Management Plan. Several items were referred to City Council for final approval.

• Approved 2022 General Fees and Charges By-law changes, excluding airport fees (6-0)
• Referred Oshawa Executive Airport fees back to staff for a report (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Anchor Grant requests (Part A) as listed
• Approved additional Anchor Grant funding (Part B) as listed
• Approved Partnership Grant requests (Part C) except Revitaled Reintegration Services (denied 1-5) and Parkwood Foundation (approved 4-1)
• Approved condition that grant funding paid only after COVID-19 restrictions lifted (Part D)
• Received 2020 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserve Funds, with amendment for pie chart
• Endorsed 2021 Oshawa Asset Management Plan

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee recommended City Council approve a pilot outdoor natural ice skating area at Delpark Homes Centre for winter 2021/2022, funded by sponsorship and the operating budget, with a report back in Q2 2022. The committee also recommended leasing two parking spots to the Biltmore Theatre, extending a road occupancy permit for a camp to March 31, 2022, and directing staff on several studies including fleet decarbonization, an orange crosswalk, and large item collection expansion. The fleet decarbonization strategy was tabled.

• Recommended outdoor natural ice skating area at Delpark Homes Centre as pilot (carried)
• Recommended leasing two parking spots to Biltmore Theatre (carried)
• Extended road occupancy permit for CAMP to March 31, 2022 (4-0)
• Tabled Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy (4-1)
• Referred all-season waterfront parks operations to 2022 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to study orange crosswalk for reconciliation (carried)
• Directed staff to report on expanding large item collection to renters (carried)
• Directed staff to reduce speed on Attersley Drive to 40 km/h (carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two main items: creating a working group to review the Columbus Land Use Study and reconsidering its meeting time. The committee will also consider moving meetings back to 6:30 p.m. from 1:30 p.m. starting in November 2021.

• Creation of Columbus Land Use Study Working Group with named members and chair
• Reconsideration of OATAC meeting time from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee created a working group to review the Columbus Land Use Study and moved its regular meeting time from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., effective November 2021. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Created Columbus Land Use Study Working Group (carried)
• Appointed Corless, Astley, Bate, Cauley, Lindsay to working group (carried)
• Appointed Cauley as working group chair (carried)
• Reconsidered December 2020 decision on meeting time (carried)
• Moved meetings to 6:30 p.m. effective November 2021 (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee met electronically on October 5, 2021. The agenda was largely procedural, with no presentations, delegations, or correspondence. The committee voted to defer two reports: one on the Columbus Study land use and road plan, and another from Friends of Second Marsh requesting a committee member join their board.

• Deferred OEAC-21-35: Columbus Study Draft Preferred Land Use and Road Plan to end of meeting
• Deferred OEAC-21-36: Friends of Second Marsh board membership request to November meeting

The committee deferred the Columbus Study Circulation report to its Planning and Policy Review Working Group, with comments to be brought back at the November 2, 2021 meeting. A request from Friends of Second Marsh for a committee member to join their board was deferred to the November meeting. Two working group reports (Tree Planting and Community Greenhouse Gas) were received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Columbus Study report to Planning and Policy Review Working Group (carried)
• Deferred Friends of Second Marsh board member request to November meeting (carried)
• Received Tree Planting Working Group October 2021 report for information (carried)
• Received Community Greenhouse Gas Working Group October 2021 report for information (carried)

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee will consider amendments to three by-laws to introduce tiered and escalating administrative monetary penalties ($125, $225, $325) for repeat property maintenance, boulevard, and waste collection violations. The committee will also review a report on coyote management in Oshawa, including a proposed education and response strategy, and hear a delegation on the issue. Additionally, the committee will consider adopting revised policies and terms of reference for advisory committees.

• Proposed tiered fines: $125, $225, $325 for repeat violations of Lot Maintenance, Boulevard, and Waste Collection by-laws
• Report CORP-21-48 on coyotes in Oshawa, with amendment to consult school boards, carried
• Delegation from Joe Lefebvre on coyote issues (CORP-21-50)
• Review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy (CORP-21-49)
• Presentation from Durham Region on 311 Customer Service Centre

The Corporate Services Committee recommended that City Council adopt tiered and escalating administrative monetary penalties ($125, $225, $325) for violations of the Lot Maintenance, Boulevard, and Waste Collection by-laws. It also recommended adopting revised Advisory Committee policies and terms of reference, and directed staff to develop a coyote education and response strategy, including consulting school boards. A motion to create a wildlife management by-law was referred to a future staff report.

• Recommended tiered AMPs ($125/$225/$325) for three by-laws (motion carried)
• Recommended revised Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure (motion carried)
• Directed staff to hold coyote info session and develop response strategy, amended to consult school boards (carried as amended)
• Approved temporary exemptions to Second Hand Goods regulations for Oshawa Markets (6-0)
• Referred wildlife management by-law motion to upcoming staff report (carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider endorsing a letter of support for the Port of Oshawa Export Expansion Project and a memorandum of understanding with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, including closing part of Harbour Road. It will also discuss a motion on narrower streets in new developments, proposed noise abatement procedures for the Oshawa Executive Airport, and adding names to the street name reserve list.

• Letter of support for Port of Oshawa Export Expansion Project to Transport Canada's National Trade Corridors Fund
• Memorandum of Understanding with Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, including closing Harbour Road road allowance east of Farewell Street
• Motion to require minimum 8.5 metre street width in all new subdivision plans, including private roads
• Draft noise abatement procedures for Oshawa Executive Airport, with four public workshops planned
• Adding Jerry Dias and Nancy Diamond to the City's Street Name Reserve List

The Development Services Committee endorsed the third report of the Port of Oshawa Working Group, including a letter of support for the Port's Export Expansion Project and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority. The committee also recommended adding Jerry Dias and Nancy Diamond to the street name reserve list, referred a fence petition and accessibility car lift standards to staff, and approved a sidewalk project at 1658 Ritson Road North. A motion to refer Taylorwood Road urbanization to the 2022 capital budget initially failed on a tie vote but was later approved.

• Endorsed Port of Oshawa Working Group report, including letter of support for Export Expansion Project and MOU with HOPA (6-0)
• Recommended adding Jerry Dias to Street Name Reserve List (6-0)
• Recommended adding Nancy Diamond to Street Name Reserve List (6-0)
• Referred petition for fence on Charter Crescent to staff for report back to Council
• Referred car lift standards request to staff with BILT consultation
• Approved sidewalk construction at 1658 Ritson Road North ($40,000)
• Referred Taylorwood Road urbanization to 2022 Capital Budget (6-0, after initial tie vote failed)
• Recommended street naming policy include former mayors and contributors (5-0)

Port of Oshawa Working Group

The Port of Oshawa Working Group is recommending the city support the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority's application to a federal fund for a grain export expansion project. It also recommends approving a memorandum of understanding that would transfer a portion of the Harbour Road road allowance to the port authority. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the land terms.

• Letter of support for HOPA's Port of Oshawa Export Expansion Project to Transport Canada's National Trade Corridors Fund
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with HOPA regarding Harbour Road road allowance east of Farewell Street
• Declaration of surplus for City-owned lands comprising part of the Harbour Road road allowance
• Closure of the unimproved portion of Harbour Road road allowance as a public highway
• Authorization to amend the Oshawa Official Plan to delete the collector road designation

The Port of Oshawa Working Group voted 4-0 to recommend that the Development Services Committee support the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority's Export Expansion Project, including authorizing a letter of support and forwarding the item for further consideration. The group also voted 4-0 to recommend approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the port authority, which includes declaring a portion of the Harbour Road road allowance surplus and closing it as a public highway, subject to Council approval.

• Recommended support for Port of Oshawa Export Expansion Project (4-0)
• Authorized forwarding report and resolution to Development Services Committee (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to submit letter of support for Export Expansion Project (4-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (4-0)
• Recommended declaring portion of Harbour Road road allowance surplus (4-0)
• Recommended closing Harbour Road road allowance as public highway (4-0)