Oshawa public meetings in 2022

Heritage Oshawa Cancellation Notice

This meeting of Heritage Oshawa, scheduled for December 15, 2022, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No items were discussed or decided.

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing multiple rezoning and site plan applications to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. The committee also received a presentation regarding the Rotary Park and Pool redevelopment and reviewed the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Redevelopment of Rotary Park and Pool presentation
• Rezoning for four single detached dwellings and an apartment at Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue
• Site plan approval for mixed-use office and residential at 856 Simcoe Street South
• Official Plan and Rezoning amendments for commercial/residential development at 245 & 255 Bloor Street West
• Site plan approval for a six-unit apartment building at 215 Cordova Road

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee approved specific design requests for four separate rezoning and site plan applications to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. The committee also established a Built Environment Subcommittee for 2023 and adopted its upcoming meeting schedule.

• Requested OADS-compliant paths, parking, and power doors for Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue development (Motion Carried)
• Requested OADS-compliant paths and power door operators for 856 Simcoe Street South (Motion Carried)
• Requested OADS-compliant parking, ramps, and visitor access for 245 & 255 Bloor Street West (Motion Carried)
• Requested OADS-compliant paths and an additional elevator for 214 Cordova Road (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the 2023 meeting schedule (Motion Carried)
• Created a 2023 Built Environment Subcommittee consisting of four members (Motion Carried)
• Appointed Steven Moenster as Chair of the Built Environment Subcommittee (Motion Carried)
• Received information from Oshawa City Council meeting of September 26, 2022 (Motion Carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several recommendations from its standing committees, including heritage designations for multiple properties, a proposal for Oshawa's centennial celebrations, a landmark sign project, and the approval of the 2023 borrowing by-law. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting previous minutes and receiving reports on corporate payments and contract awards. A closed session is scheduled for a matter related to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee nomination.

• Heritage designations: authorize process for 117 King Street East; not designate 8 other properties including McLaughlin Hall and General Motors South Plant
• Oshawa Centennial Celebrations: select Rotary Park as legacy project, pre-budget approval of $60,500 for 2024
• Landmark Oshawa Sign: endorse North Parkette location, $85,000 pre-budget approval, partnership with Oshawa Sign Team to raise $500,000
• 2023 Borrowing By-law approval (CF-22-67)
• Ormond Drive speeding: add section to traffic calming priority list, install radar board and pedestrian warning signs

Council approved a transition from education-focused warnings to a penalties-based enforcement approach for the Snow and Ice Removal By-law. The city also approved several by-laws regarding borrowing, site plan control, and shopping cart abandonment. Additionally, Derrek Stevenson was nominated to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee.

• Approved transition to penalties-based enforcement for Snow and Ice Removal By-law (10-0)
• Nominated Derrek Stevenson to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (7-3)
• Approved 2023 Borrowing By-law (By-law 174-2022)
• Passed By-law 181-2022 to control discarding and abandonment of shopping carts
• Approved reducing park filming fees from $850 to $250 and $0 for film students (6-4)
• Denied proposal to integrate green bonds into investment portfolio (4-6)
• Approved designating 117 King Street East as a property of cultural heritage value
• Authorized staff to investigate publishing radar message board data by ward

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is held to receive a presentation on the 2023 Capital Budget, Nine-year Capital Forecast, and 2023 Operating Budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for information and discussion. A confirming by-law and adjournment are also scheduled.

• Presentation of 2023 Capital Budget, Nine-year Capital Forecast and 2023 Operating Budget
• Confirming by-law for the December 9, 2022 council meeting

City Council held a special meeting to receive presentations on the 2023 Operating Budget, 2023 Capital Budget, and Nine-year Capital Forecast. No votes were taken on the budget contents; the session focused on departmental objectives and budget overviews.

• Approved waiving rules of procedure to submit questions to the Commissioner of Corporate and Finance Services in writing by January (Motion Carried)
• Passed the Confirming By-law (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a report (CF-22-66) that was referred back to them for further information, along with adopting the 2023 meeting schedule and receiving a working group update. No presentations or delegations are scheduled.

• Referral OACAC-22-26: Third Report of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee (CF-22-66) referred back for further information
• Report OACAC-22-31: 2023 Meeting Schedule to be adopted
• Report OACAC-22-32: Community Resources and Education Working Group December 2022 activities to be received

The committee approved its meeting schedule for 2023 and received reports from two working groups. One referral regarding the committee's third report was deferred to January.

• Adopted the 2023 Meeting Schedule (Motion Carried)
• Deferred Third Report of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee (CF-22-66) to January (Motion Carried)
• Received Community Resources and Education Working Group December 2022 report for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Regulatory and By-law Working Group December 2022 verbal report for information (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its 2023 meeting schedule and receive two working group reports for information: one reviewing cross rides and one reviewing e-bikes. A presentation from the Region of Durham on the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study status is also scheduled. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule (Report OATAC-22-24)
• Review of Cross Rides Report December 2022 (Report OATAC-22-25)
• Review of E-bikes Report December 2022 (Report OATAC-22-26)
• Presentation: Region of Durham - Durham Meadoway Visioning Study Status Update

The committee approved the 2023 meeting schedule and set the next meeting for January 11, 2023. Two working group reports regarding Cross Rides and E-bikes were received for information.

• Adopted 2023 Meeting Schedule (Motion Carried)
• Scheduled meeting for January 11, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Received 2022 O.A.T.A.C. Projects Working Group Report - Review of Cross Rides Report for information (Motion Carried)
• Received 2022 O.A.T.A.C. Projects Working Group Report - Review of E-bikes Report for information (Motion Carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its 2023 meeting schedule and receive status reports on outstanding items, the Central Oshawa transit study, and the Fall Film Night. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Adopt 2023 meeting schedule (Report OEAC-22-42)
• Receive Q4 2022 outstanding items status report (OEAC-22-43)
• Receive notice of Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study for Central Oshawa (OEAC-22-44)
• Receive verbal report on Fall Film Night working group (OEAC-22-46)
• Receive 2022 Fall Film Night participant survey results (OEAC-22-45)

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its 2023 meeting schedule and approved a budget of up to $500 for pens. The committee also received several reports for information regarding transit studies, film night, and tree planting activities.

• Adopted 2023 Meeting Schedule (Motion Carried)
• Approved expenditure up to $500.00 for pens from 2022 operating budget (Motion Carried)
• Received Q4 2022 Outstanding Items Status Report for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Integrated Major Transit Station Area Study notice for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Fall Film Night Working Group verbal report for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Fall Film Night participant survey results for information (Motion Carried)
• Received Tree Planting Working Group verbal report for information (Motion Carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the December 6, 2022 meeting, containing correspondence and reports for council's information only. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of January 9, 2023. The package includes correspondence from the Town of Aurora and the Solicitor General, resolutions from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, and the 2022 third quarter expense report for members of council.

• Correspondence from Town of Aurora on York Region Official Plan modifications
• Response from Solicitor General on alert system for missing vulnerable persons
• CLOCA resolutions on Greenbelt Plan amendments and provincial policy consultation
• 2022 Q3 Members of Council Expense Report

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider several items, including a funding model review for the Friends of Second Marsh, a request from Ontario Tech University for ice centre funding, and traffic monitoring and calming measures. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on these matters.

• Friends of Second Marsh Agreement and Funding Model Review (CO-22-03)
• Ontario Tech University request for funding for Campus Ice Centre (CO-22-05)
• Traffic data monitoring near Costco site on Britannia Avenue East, Bridle Road, Steeplechase Street (CO-22-01)
• Ormond Drive speeding concerns: add to traffic calming priority list, install radar board and pedestrian warning signs (CO-22-02)
• Tabled item: Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy (CS-21-105)

The committee recommended that staff explore a partnership with C.L.O.C.A. for ecological projects in several city parks and marshes. Other decisions included adding a section of Ormond Drive to the traffic calming priority list and referring a university funding request back to staff.

• Recommended staff initiate discussions with C.L.O.C.A. for natural area management and restoration (5-1)
• Recommended adding Ormond Drive (between Woodmount Drive and Woodmount Crescent) to the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide priority list
• Approved temporary installation of a Radar Message Board on Ormond Drive
• Approved installation of Pedestrian Warning signs with Seniors tabs on Coldstream Drive
• Referred Ontario Tech University's Campus Ice Centre funding request back to staff for more information
• Referred request for Tiger Tail Signs on stop signs to staff for a Q2 2023 report
• Denied pilot project for stand-alone crossing guard shelters (2-4)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend changes to the city's snow and ice removal enforcement, shifting from warnings to penalties. The committee will also consider correspondence and referrals about renaming Lakeview Park, installing a splash pad, and developing recreational trails in a hydro corridor.

• Proposed shift to penalties-based enforcement for Snow and Ice Removal By-law 92-2009, issuing Administrative Monetary Penalties on first contravention
• Correspondence requesting to rename Lakeview Park to Pavloff Park (SF-22-03)
• Correspondence requesting a splash pad at Sommerset Park (SF-22-04)
• Referral to investigate Hydro One lease for 2.2 km recreational trail between Taunton Road East and Conlin Road East
• Delegation by Cathy Clarke on secondary uses for recreational trails in the hydro corridor east of Ritson Road North

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended transitioning from an education-focused to a penalties-based enforcement approach for the Snow and Ice Removal By-law. The committee also recommended considering a new recreational trail in a future capital budget and referred a splash pad request to staff for future budgeting.

• Recommended shift to penalties-based enforcement for Snow and Ice Removal By-law (5-0)
• Recommended renaming the Snow and Ice Removal By-law to the Winter Access Bylaw (5-0)
• Recommended that the City may remove snow from industrial, commercial, and multi-residential properties and add costs to property tax bills (5-0)
• Recommended considering licensing and design for a Hydro One Corridor recreational trail in a future Capital Budget (Motion Carried)
• Recommended receiving request to rename Lakefront West Park to Pavloff Park for information (5-1)
• Referred request for Sommerset Park splash pad to staff for future budget consideration (Motion Carried)
• Referred correspondence regarding Hydro Corridor recreational trails to Notice of Motion SF-22-06 (Motion Carried)

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is meeting to discuss a request from Oshawa Tourism and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for financial sponsorship and fee waivers for a music festival, which may be referred to 2023 budget talks. The committee will also consider approving the 2023 Borrowing By-law and receive reports on September and October corporate payments and a summary of contract awards. A report from the Animal Care Advisory Committee recommends a monthly wildlife newsletter on the city website.

• Delegation: Oshawa Tourism and Chamber of Commerce request sponsorship and fee waiver for Oshawa-based music festival (CF-22-69)
• Recommendation to refer music festival sponsorship request to 2023 budget deliberations
• 2023 Borrowing By-law approval (CF-22-67)
• Summary of contract awards Sept 1 – Nov 14, 2022 (CF-22-68)
• Animal Care Advisory Committee recommends monthly wildlife newsletter (CF-22-66)

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee recommended that the city integrate green bonds into its investment portfolio. The committee also referred a request for music festival sponsorship to 2023 budget deliberations and referred a wildlife newsletter proposal back to the Animal Care Advisory Committee.

• Approved recommendation to integrate green bonds into investment portfolio strategy (6-0)
• Referred music festival sponsorship and fee waiver request to 2023 budget deliberations
• Referred wildlife newsletter proposal (Report CF-22-66) back to Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Approved recommendation for the 2023 Borrowing By-law
• Referred municipal election recount policy review to the upcoming Municipal Election Report (4-1)
• Received corporate payments reports for September and October 2022 for information
• Received summary of contract awards from September 1 to November 14, 2022 for information

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

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider several items, including a proposal to designate 10 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, with a specific recommendation to proceed with 117 King Street East. They will also discuss Oshawa's centennial celebrations, a landmark sign location, and various other staff reports and referrals.

• Heritage designation of 117 King Street East and other sites (Wards 1, 4, 5)
• Oshawa Centennial Celebrations Proposal with $60,500 pre-budget approval for 2024
• Landmark Oshawa Sign at North Parkette near King Street West and Centre Street South
• Franchise renewal request from Enbridge Gas referred to staff
• Declaring 0 Haig Street surplus to municipal requirements

The Economic and Development Services Committee recommended the heritage designation of 117 King Street East while opting to keep eight other sites as non-designated. The committee also endorsed plans for centennial celebrations and a new landmark city sign.

• Recommended designating 117 King Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Voted to keep 8 properties as non-designated heritage inventory sites (various tallies)
• Endorsed Rotary Park as the legacy project for Oshawa's centennial year
• Approved $60,500 pre-budget for 2024 centennial costs
• Endorsed North Parkette for a Landmark Oshawa Sign (5-1)
• Approved $85,000 pre-budget for 2024 sign maintenance
• Declared city-owned land at 0 Haig Street as surplus
• Recommended no objection to telecommunication towers at 633 Merritt St, 970 Nelson St, and Drake St

Information Package

This is an information package for the City of Oshawa, containing correspondence, resolutions, and committee minutes for council to receive and file. Items include the 2021 Oshawa Fire Services Annual Report, a planning report on Envision Durham growth management, and minutes from various committees. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• 2021 Oshawa Fire Services Annual Report (INFO-22-236)
• Envision Durham Growth Management Study Phase 2 – draft settlement area boundary expansions (INFO-22-237)
• Correspondence on high-sounding devices at John Street Overpass (INFO-22-229)
• Resolutions supporting school bus cameras and increased speeding fines (INFO-22-233, INFO-22-234)
• Minutes from Port of Oshawa, Development Services, Finance, and other committees

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including retiring the city's 'Prepare To Be Amazed' tagline, endorsing a parking study that could lead to official plan and zoning by-law amendments, approving 2023 budget meeting dates, and endorsing comments on provincial Bill 23. The agenda also includes a closed session item on a legal settlement and seven previously referred notices of motion on topics like affordable housing and by-law guides.

• Retire 'Prepare To Be Amazed' tagline; update signage in 2024 capital budget
• Endorse IBI Group parking study; initiate Planning Act process for Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 amendments
• Approve 2023 budget deliberation dates: Jan 13, 19, 20, 27
• Endorse city comments on Bill 23 'More Homes Built Faster Act'
• Closed session: settlement update in Orin Contractors Corp. v. City of Oshawa

City Council voted to stop using the 'Prepare To Be Amazed' tagline and will seek 2024 budget funds to update signage. Council also endorsed a parking study and submitted comments regarding Bill 23, the 'More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022'.

• Approved retiring 'Prepare To Be Amazed' tagline and updating corporate visual identity
• Endorsed City of Oshawa Parking Study and authorized Planning Act public process (7-3)
• Endorsed comments on Bill 23 'More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022' (7-4)
• Approved 2023 Budget deliberation dates for January 13, 19, 20, and 27, 2023
• Referred affordable accessible dwelling unit program proposal to the Region of Durham (11-0)
• Denied motion to publish an on-line guide of frequently used by-laws (2-9)
• Denied motion to weight park surveys by resident postal code (2-9)
• Referred 'tiger tail' stop sign banners to Community and Operations Committee

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council held for orientation purposes. Council will receive presentations on the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Council's Procedure By-law 128-2022, as amended. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and informational only.

• Presentation on Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act by Aird and Berlis
• Presentation on Council's Procedure By-law 128-2022, as amended, by Legislative Services
• Confirming by-law to confirm the November 18, 2022 City Council meeting

The meeting served as an orientation for Council regarding the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Council's Procedure By-law. No substantive policy decisions were made other than the passage of the confirming by-law.

• Approved confirming by-law 167-2022 (Motion Carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Oshawa City Council, where members take their oath of office and hear the Mayor's address. Council will also consider a request for a recount in the Ward 1 councillor election, approve a new committee structure, and make appointments to boards and committees.

• Recount request for Ward 1 councillor election (Aird & Berlis LLP)
• Proposed corporate organization and standing committee structure (Report CNCL-22-69)
• Councillor appointments to boards and committees (Report CNCL-22-67)
• Delegation of emergency powers to Mayor (Report CNCL-22-72)
• By-laws to appoint Deputy Mayor, Livestock Valuer, Poundkeeper, Committee of Adjustment, Library Board, Hearings Officers

City Council voted to oppose the Province of Ontario's proposed changes to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation and requested a 90-day extension for public comments. Council also ordered a recount for the Ward 1 municipal election and appointed new members to various boards and committees.

• Opposed Province of Ontario's proposed Greenbelt Plan and boundary amendments (11-0)
• Requested 90-day extension for provincial Greenbelt comment deadline (10-1)
• Approved recount for Ward 1 candidates Rosemary McConkey and Theresa Corless (8-1)
• Appointed Councillor Chapman as Deputy Mayor
• Appointed Councillor Marimpietri as Second Deputy Mayor
• Approved new Corporate Organization and Council Standing Committees Structure (11-0)
• Delegated authority to Mayor to designate a Council member for emergency duties (11-0)
• Approved 2022-2026 Council Orientation Schedule

City Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text and placeholders, with no actual business items.

Information Package

This agenda is a procedural information package for the Oshawa, ON council meeting of October 18, 2022. It contains only boilerplate navigation and metadata text with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is presented for discussion or action.

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from its working groups and to consider a proposed 2023 work plan and budget. Staff will present an overview of two Corporate Services Committee reports on proposed animal welfare standards for pet stores and permitted/prohibited animal lists. The committee will also discuss recommendations from the Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group, including a $300 expenditure for bat house materials.

• Presentation on CORP-22-52 'Proposed Animal Welfare Standards of Pet Stores in the City of Oshawa'
• Presentation on CORP-22-53 'Regulating the Keeping of Animals: Permitted and Prohibited Animal Lists'
• Proposed $300 expenditure for bat house materials
• Proposal for monthly wildlife newsletter on City of Oshawa website
• Proposed sign at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve indicating no dogs allowed

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee endorsed its proposed 2023 Work Plan and Budget, with an amendment adding minimum care standards for owned animals, and submitted it for inclusion in the city budget. The committee also approved up to $300 for bat house materials, a monthly wildlife newsletter, and a no-dogs sign at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve. A new Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Working Group was created with four members appointed.

• Endorsed Report OACAC-22-27 (2023 Work Plan and Budget) as amended, submitted to Finance Services for budget inclusion
• Approved up to $300 expenditure for bat house materials (Part 1 of Report OACAC-22-26)
• Approved a monthly wildlife newsletter on the city website (Part 2 of Report OACAC-22-26)
• Approved a visible no-dogs sign at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve entrance (Part 3 of Report OACAC-22-26)
• Created a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Working Group to investigate a clinic in Oshawa
• Appointed MJ Galaski, Linda Power, Melinda Diebel, and Dianne Fil to the new working group, with Linda Power as Chair
• Received Report OACAC-22-24 (Community Resources and Education Working Group) for information
• Received Report OACAC-22-25 (Regulatory and By-law Working Group) for information

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on a range of community services items, including making permanent the extended midnight closing time at Lakeview Park, repealing the local carbon monoxide alarm by-law, and approving a five-year lease for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool. The agenda also includes several traffic safety measures such as new community safety zones and speed limit reductions on various streets, plus a delegation about high-speed internet north of Highway 407.

• Permanently amend Parks By-law 83-2000 to keep Lakeview Park open until midnight nightly, with water access restricted after 6 p.m. from November to March
• Repeal Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law 72-2012 as redundant with Ontario Fire Code
• Authorize five-year lease with Scouts Canada for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, with option to renew for five more years
• Implement community safety zones and 40 km/h speed limits on Simcoe Street South, Cedar Street, Phillip Murray Avenue, Columbus Road West/East, and other roads
• Change overnight parking restriction start time from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Dec 1–Apr 1)

Council approved a $3.9M increased assessment grant for a 16-year term for a 135 Bruce Street apartment building (11-0), and voted to send a letter opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act). Council also approved $100,000 for a septic system replacement at Thornton Dundee Hall (10-0), authorized a $775,000 single-source contract for NG-911 communications (11-0), and endorsed a resolution on modified-vehicle noise (11-0). Several traffic and parking by-law amendments were passed, including new community safety zones and speed reductions.

• Approved $3.9M increased assessment grant for 135 Bruce St apartment building (11-0)
• Opposed Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and sent letter to province (11-0)
• Approved $100,000 for septic system replacement at Thornton Dundee Hall (10-0)
• Authorized $775,000 single-source contract to Netagen for NG-911 communications (11-0)
• Endorsed Region of Durham resolution on increased noise from modified vehicles (11-0)
• Approved permanent midnight closing for Lakeview Park and restricted winter water access
• Repealed Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law 72-2012 as redundant with Ontario Fire Code
• Approved five-year lease renewal for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool with Scouts Canada

Heritage Oshawa

The committee will review a site plan approval for office and residential use at 856 Simcoe Street South. Members are also reviewing several reports regarding heritage research, work plans, and budget allocations.

• Site Plan Approval: 856 Simcoe Street South (office and residential uses)
• Heritage Research Report: 30 Connaught Street
• 2022 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget Update
• Allocation of funds for heritage designation plaques
• 2023 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget submission

Heritage Oshawa endorsed a site plan application for office and residential uses at 856 Simcoe Street South, with a recommendation that east-side windows be revised to double-hung style. The committee also recommended 30 Connaught Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and allocated budget funds for additional heritage plaques.

• Endorsed site plan for 856 Simcoe St South with window revision recommendation (carried)
• Recommended 30 Connaught Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received 2022 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget Update for information (carried)
• Allocated remaining Professional and Technical budget funds for additional heritage plaques (carried)
• Endorsed 2023 Heritage Oshawa Work Plan and Budget submission (carried)
• Directed preparation of a designation report for 840 Howden Road East (carried)
• Formed Heritage Week Working Group with three members appointed (carried)
• Approved Diane Stephen to attend National Trust Conference 2022 (carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the September 20, 2022 meeting, containing items for receipt and filing, not decisions. It includes correspondence about the hydro corridor between Ritson Road North and Wilson Road, a new community safety zone on Raglan Road, and resolutions from other municipalities. Also included are reports on council expenses and development charge reserve funds.

• Correspondence from three residents about the hydro corridor between Ritson Road North and Wilson Road
• Region of Durham notice of a new Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road west of Simcoe Street
• Resolutions from Kingston on sexual assault centre funding, Landlord and Tenant Board info, and vacancy decontrol
• Resolutions from Kingsville and Wasaga opposing Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• 2022 Second Quarter Members of Council Expense Report and 2021 Annual Report of Development Charge Reserve Funds

Finance Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several financial matters, including a proposed $775,000 single-source contract for NG-911 communication systems, a switch to Bank of Montreal for the corporate purchasing card program, and the 2023 interim tax levying by-law. The committee will also receive reports on corporate payments, contract awards, and the city's financial position, and consider requests for financial assistance from local organizations.

• Authorize single-source contract to Netagen for $775,000 (excl. HST) for NG-911 communication systems, 5-year term
• Authorize negotiation with Intergraph Canada ULC for NG-911 CAD solution, estimated $2.55 million, plus ~$56,000/year support
• Award contract to Bank of Montreal for Corporate Purchasing Card Program, estimated $12,000 annual rebate
• Approve 2023 Interim Tax Levying By-law
• Waive $3,700 permitting fees for Oshawa to host 5-a-Side Soccer at 2023 Ontario Parasport Games

The Finance Committee recommended City Council approve up to $100,000 from the Infrastructure Reserve to replace the septic system at Thornton Dundee Hall, citing an environmental, health and safety issue. The committee also referred a request from the Canadian Automotive Museum for financial assistance to the 2023 budget, and referred a request from the Durham Catholic District School Board for a field fee waiver to staff for a report. Several other items were recommended for approval or received for information, including a new corporate purchasing card program with Bank of Montreal and a single-source contract for NG-911 communication systems.

• Approved up to $100,000 from Infrastructure Reserve for Thornton Dundee Hall septic replacement (carried)
• Referred Canadian Automotive Museum financial assistance request to 2023 Budget (carried)
• Referred Durham Catholic District School Board field fee waiver request to staff for report (carried)
• Referred quarterly reserve fund tracking report to next term's financial strategy review (carried)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Interim Tax Levying By-law (carried)
• Recommended awarding contract to Bank of Montreal for Corporate Purchasing Card Program (carried)
• Recommended single-source contract to Netagen for NG-911 communication systems, $775,000 (carried)
• Recommended waiving $3,700 in permitting fees for 2023 Ontario Parasport Games (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review five development applications and provide accessibility recommendations. The committee will also discuss the proposed 2023 accessible capital projects and its operating budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2023 Accessible Capital Projects and several reports with specific accessibility conditions for new developments.

• Site plan approval for 20 & 24 Beatrice Street West: 18 stacked townhouses and 6 semi-detached units
• Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 63 Albany Street: 10-15 storey tower with 286 apartments, 18 townhouses, underground parking
• Site plan approval for 280 Taunton Road West: two triplexes (6 units)
• Rezoning and site plan for southeast corner of Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue: 4 single detached dwellings and apartment building
• Proposed 2023 Accessible Capital Projects ($150,000): Tribute Communities Centre ($30,000), Donevan Recreation Complex ($60,000), Centre Street Parking Garage ($10,000), Laval Community Centre ($50,000)

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed its 2023 operating budget and work plan, and approved a list of proposed accessible capital projects totaling $150,000, subject to Council funding. The committee also made detailed accessibility recommendations on four development applications, including site plans and a rezoning. One rezoning application was deferred to the next meeting.

• Endorsed 2023 OAAC proposed operating budget/work plan and 2022 accomplishments update for submission to Finance Services
• Approved proposed 2023 accessible capital projects ($150,000): Tribute Communities Centre upgrades ($30,000), Donevan Recreation Complex motion-activated doors ($60,000), Centre Street Parking Garage elevator upgrades ($10,000), Laval Community Centre accessible washroom ($50,000)
• Made accessibility recommendations on site plan for 20 & 24 Beatrice Street West (18 stacked townhouses, 6 semi-detached units) — motion carried
• Made accessibility recommendations on official plan amendment and rezoning for 63 Albany Street (286 apartment units, 18 townhouses) — motion carried as amended
• Made accessibility recommendations on site plan for 280 Taunton Road West (two triplexes, 6 units) — motion carried
• Deferred report on rezoning, draft plan of condominium and site plan for southeast corner of Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue to next meeting
• Received verbal report on Events Working Group activities for September 2022 as information
• Recommended that the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to include stacked back-to-back apartment units under the 15% accessible units requirement for new apartment construction

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including whether to permanently extend Lakeview Park's hours to midnight, repeal the carbon monoxide alarm by-law, approve a lease for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, and implement new traffic measures. The committee will also hear delegations about a new recreation centre and a pedestrian crosswalk petition.

• CS-22-80: Decide on permanent midnight closing for Lakeview Park (south of Lakeview Park Drive, east of Kluane Ave) or rescind extended hours
• CS-22-79: Recommend repealing Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law 72-2012 as redundant with Ontario Fire Code
• CS-22-81: Approve 5-year lease with Scouts Canada for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, with 5-year renewal option
• CS-22-82: Implement Community Safety Zones and 40 km/h speed limits on Simcoe St S, Harbour Rd, and Cedar St; no zone on Phillip Murray Ave
• CS-22-84: Change overnight parking restriction start from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Dec 1–Apr 1)

The Community Services Committee recommended permanently extending Lakeview Park's hours to midnight year-round, with winter water access restricted after 6 p.m. They also recommended repealing the redundant Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, approving a five-year lease for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool, and directing staff to report on a pedestrian crosswalk on Coldstream Drive. Several traffic safety measures were advanced, including new community safety zones and speed limit reductions.

• Recommended permanent midnight hours for Lakeview Park (carried)
• Recommended repealing Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law 72-2012 (carried)
• Recommended five-year lease for Camp Samac Outdoor Pool with renewal option (carried)
• Referred pedestrian crosswalk on Coldstream Drive to staff for report (carried)
• Referred accessible swing at Coldstream Park to staff for report (carried)
• Recommended community safety zones and 40 km/h speed limits on Simcoe St S, Harbour Rd, Cedar St, and Phillip Murray Ave (carried)
• Recommended community safety zones on Columbus Rd W and Columbus Rd E (6-0)
• Recommended no heavy vehicles on Grandview St N between Taunton Rd E and Conlin Rd E (4-2)

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

The Development Services Committee will consider several development-related items, including a request for incentives under the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan for 135 Bruce Street, and recommendations to designate multiple heritage properties. The committee will also discuss a proposed telecommunications tower, a potential land acquisition for parkland, and a request to extend a construction deadline for a downtown office addition.

• Delegation and report on application for Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan incentives at 135 Bruce Street (Medallion Developments Inc.)
• Recommendation to designate 442 King Street East, 469 King Street East, 76 Elgin Street East, General Motors South Plant (700-900 Park Road South), and 78-82 King Street West as heritage properties
• Proposed 24-metre telecommunications tower at 1995 Ritson Road North (Rogers Communications Inc.)
• Request to extend construction deadline for 2-storey office addition at 17 Brock Street West to October 31, 2023
• Potential acquisition of 0.37 hectares at 2425 Simcoe Street North for parkland as part of a 588-unit apartment development

The Development Services Committee recommended City Council approve a 16-year, $3.89M increased assessment grant for Medallion Developments' apartment building at 135 Bruce Street, with conditions including completion by 2026. The committee also recommended declaring part of Delpark Homes Centre lands surplus, approved a telecom tower at 1995 Ritson Road North, and directed staff on several planning applications. A motion to defer the grant to November was defeated.

• Approved $3,893,568 grant for 135 Bruce St apartment (5-1)
• Declared portion of Delpark Homes Centre lands surplus (4-2)
• Approved no objection to telecom tower at 1995 Ritson Rd N
• Approved $20,000 grant for Holmes Development Corp
• Approved heritage designations for 5 properties
• Referred Post Office designation to staff
• Directed staff to report on Roselawn/Winifred/Bickle reconstruction costs (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on high-speed internet north of Hwy 407

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend to City Council several items, including proposed animal welfare standards for pet stores, a request to the province to regulate exotic animal keeping, and updates from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. No public delegations or presentations are scheduled.

• CORP-22-52: Proposed Animal Welfare Standards for Pet Stores
• CORP-22-53: Request to province to amend Animal Welfare Services Act for exotic animals
• CORP-22-54: Outstanding Items List Status Report for Q3 2022
• CORP-22-55: Accessibility Awards checklist and inspection recommendation
• CORP-22-56: Add 'wave' type door openers to Accessibility Design Standards

The Corporate Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Oshawa City Council oppose Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, and send a letter to provincial officials stating the city does not support the amendments applying to Oshawa. The committee also deferred two animal-related reports: proposed Animal Welfare Standards for pet stores (CORP-22-52) and a report on regulating permitted/prohibited animal lists (CORP-22-53), both to the February 6, 2023 meeting. A delegation from PIJAC Canada on the animal list report was also deferred to February 22, 2023. The committee approved recommendations to investigate sensor-operated power doors for accessibility and to establish a physical inspection checklist for accessibility award nominations.

• Approved (6-0): Recommend City Council oppose Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, and send a letter to provincial officials.
• Approved (6-0): Deferred Report CORP-22-52 on proposed Animal Welfare Standards for pet stores to February 6, 2023.
• Approved: Deferred Report CORP-22-53 on regulating permitted/prohibited animal lists to February 6, 2023.
• Approved (2-4): Motion to hear a delegation from PIJAC Canada on animal regulation was lost; a subsequent motion to hear the delegation was carried, but then deferred to February 22, 2023.
• Approved: Recommend City Council adopt the Fifth Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, as amended, to require a physical site inspection before accessibility award nominations.
• Approved: Recommend City Council adopt the Sixth Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, asking staff to investigate sensor-operated power doors.
• Approved: Recommend City Council refer a motion on a Lobbying By-law amendment to the Code of Conduct to staff for a report.
• Approved: Recommend City Council review short-term rental policies in Quarter 1 of 2023 to tighten gaps.

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Oshawa City Council held solely for Council to express condolences on behalf of the community on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Expression of condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Council approved sending an official letter of condolence to the Royal Family and Commonwealth via the Governor General. It also rescheduled the September 19, 2022 Finance Committee and Community Services Committee meetings to September 20, 2022. The meeting was brief, lasting only five minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending an official letter of condolence from the Mayor on behalf of Council and the City of Oshawa to the Royal Family, Britain, and the Commonwealth for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Rescheduled the Standing Committee meetings of September 19, 2022 to Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
• Set the Finance Committee meeting for September 20 at 9:30 a.m. and the Community Services Committee for 1:30 p.m.
• Passed Confirming By-law 119-2022 to confirm the proceedings of the September 12, 2022 special meeting.

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to consider two reports: one recommending specific locations for low- and high-volume driveway treatments for commercial businesses, and another adopting the draft 2023 operating budget and work plan. No presentations, delegations, or referrals are scheduled.

• Adopt suggested locations for commercial driveways with Low Volume Driveway Treatment and High Volume Driveway Treatment (Report OATAC-22-20)
• Adopt Draft 2023 O.A.T.A.C. Operating Budget and Work Plan (Report OATAC-22-21)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the suggested locations for driveway treatments serving commercial businesses, as outlined in the 2022 Projects Working Group report. The committee also adopted the Draft 2023 Operating Budget and Work Plan. Two items were referred to the Projects Working Group: a review of cross-rides and a review of e-bikes on trails and lanes.

• Approved suggested locations for Low Volume and High Volume Driveway Treatments for commercial driveways (OATAC-22-20).
• Adopted the Draft 2023 O.A.T.A.C. Operating Budget and Work Plan (OATAC-22-21).
• Referred review of cross-rides within the city to the 2022 Projects Working Group (OATAC-22-22).
• Referred review of e-bikes on trails and lanes, focusing on safety, to the 2022 Projects Working Group (OATAC-22-23).

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the challenges facing the Second Marsh and on a potential development north of Conlin and Ritson. The committee will also discuss reports on its 2022 budget, road salt use, tree planting, and its 2023 work plan and budget.

• Presentation by Friends of the Second Marsh on marsh challenges and management plans
• Presentation on potential development at Part of Lot 6, Concession 5, East Whitby, north of Conlin and Ritson
• Report OEAC-22-37: Updated 2022 O.E.A.C. Budget (for information)
• Report OEAC-22-38: Road Salt Use in Oshawa Working Group Report (motion for direction)
• Report OEAC-22-39: Tree Planting Working Group Report (motion for direction)

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee voted to oppose the removal of tributaries in a proposed development north of Conlin Road and Ritson Road, and referred comments to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to explore options supporting natural hydrology. The committee also received budget and tree planting reports, tabled a road salt report pending staff recommendations, and adopted the 2023 work plan and budget.

• Opposed removal of tributaries in development at Lot 6, Concession 5, north of Conlin and Ritson (motion carried)
• Referred comments to Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to explore options supporting natural hydrology (amendment carried)
• Received Report OEAC-22-37 (2022 budget update) for information (carried)
• Tabled Report OEAC-22-38 (road salt working group) until Community Services staff recommendations (carried)
• Received Report OEAC-22-39 (tree planting working group) for information, then motion withdrawn (carried)
• Volunteered members Bowler, Groen, and Mullins for tree planting event on October 1, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Report OEAC-22-40 (2023 work plan and budget) as recommended (carried)
• Requested presentation from Trees for Life campaign coordinator (carried)

Port of Oshawa Working Group

The Port of Oshawa Working Group is meeting to consider several agreements with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, as detailed in a closed report. The group will recommend that the Development Services Committee authorize the Commissioner to execute the agreements and endorse concept landscape drawings. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive items discussed in closed session.

• Closed Report PORT-22-01: Various agreements pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding between City of Oshawa and Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (Ward 5)
• Recommendation to authorize Commissioner, Development Services to execute agreements (Attachments 3-8)
• Recommendation to endorse concept landscape drawings (Attachment 9) and report back for final approval

The Port of Oshawa Working Group voted 3-1 to recommend executing agreements with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, as detailed in closed report PORT-22-01. The motion also authorized staff actions and endorsed concept landscape drawings in principle. A separate motion to table one attachment was defeated 1-3.

• Approved motion to recommend executing agreements with Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority per closed report PORT-22-01 (3-1)
• Defeated motion to table Attachment 3 of report PORT-22-01 (1-3)
• Approved adding delegation of Larissa Fenn and Ian Hamilton to agenda (carried)
• Approved hearing delegation in closed session (carried)
• Approved recessing and reconvening in closed session (3-1)
• Approved rising from closed session (carried)
• Approved adjournment at 1:23 p.m. (carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the August 23, 2022 electronic meeting of Oshawa City Council. It contains correspondence and reports to be received and filed, including resignations from two advisory committees, a rent abatement request, and quarterly reports from Oshawa Power and Utilities. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• Resignation of Pamela Luke from Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee
• Resignation of Dean Lindsay from Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Rent abatement request from Durham Radio Inc. for 1200 Airport Boulevard, Suite 207
• Oshawa Power and Utilities shareholder reports for Q1 and Q2 2022
• Resolution from Township of Brock on temporary replacements at Regional Council meetings

Information Package

This is an information package for the Oshawa City Council meeting on July 19, 2022. It contains no correspondence for action, but includes resolutions from other municipalities and minutes from various city committees. The resolutions cover topics such as provincial legislation, sanctions, and municipal governance. The committee minutes are from meetings held in May and June 2022.

• Resolution from Ajax requesting provincial amendment to Municipal Act for alternate upper-tier council members
• Resolution from Orillia supporting sanctions on Belarus under Special Economic Measures Act
• Resolution from Whitby requesting elimination of regulations on backyard swimming lessons
• Resolution from Owen Sound on removal of municipal councillors
• Minutes from 12 Oshawa committees including Heritage, Corporate Services, Finance, and Development Services

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports and consider a recommendation to require pool owners to install safety devices so animals can escape open bodies of water. The agenda includes three reports for information, one of which contains the pool safety recommendation to be forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee.

• Recommendation to require pool safety devices for animal egress (Report OACAC-22-22)
• Information from Oshawa City Council meeting of May 24, 2022 (Report OACAC-22-20)
• Community Resources and Education Working Group report for June 2022 (Report OACAC-22-21)
• Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group report for June 2022 (Report OACAC-22-22)

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee received three reports for information and voted on a recommendation regarding pool safety. A motion to recommend requiring pool owners to install animal egress devices was lost. The committee then received the Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group report for information.

• Received Report OACAC-22-20 on City Council information (carried)
• Received Report OACAC-22-21 on Community Resources and Education Working Group (carried)
• Recommendation to require pool safety devices for animal egress lost
• Received Report OACAC-22-22 on Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group (carried)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider recommendations on preserving heritage features at 500 Howard Street (Metrolinx Strategic Conservation Plan) and the Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium redevelopment. The committee will also vote on designating several properties, including the former Oshawa Post Office, and will receive updates on its work plan and budget.

• Recommendation to preserve industrial machinery and acknowledge Knob Hill Farms history at 500 Howard Street
• Recommendation against mural at Kinsmen Stadium to protect Virginia Creeper; green colour scheme and wrought iron gates proposed
• Recommendation to designate 442 King St E, 469 King St E, 76 Elgin St E, GM South Plant (700-900 Park Rd S), and 78-82 King St W
• Recommendation to designate former Post Office at 47 Simcoe St S
• Budget transfer of $379 to cover Ontario Heritage Conference costs exceeding $500 allocation

Heritage Oshawa recommended preservation conditions for the Metrolinx Strategic Conservation Plan at 500 Howard Street, including preserving industrial machinery and installing interpretive displays. The committee also advised against murals at Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium, recommending a dark green colour scheme and specific gate styles. It recommended designating several heritage properties and formed working groups for the 2023 work plan and Canada Day festivities.

• Recommended preserving as much of Part 1 and remaining industrial machinery at 500 Howard St, with interpretive displays and preservation of Knob Hill Farms emblems, fountains, and tower (carried)
• Recommended no mural at Kinsmen Stadium, dark green colour scheme, and specific gate styles (carried)
• Recommended designation of 442 King St E, 469 King St E, 76 Elgin St E, GM South Plant, and 78-82 King St W (carried)
• Formed 2023 Work Plan and Budget Working Group with Lapa, Stephen, Willison, Davis; Lapa as chair (carried)
• Recommended designation of 47 Simcoe St S (former Post Office) (carried)
• Appointed Patty Davis to Doors Open Committee (carried)
• Approved $379 budget transfer to cover conference cost overage (carried)
• Formed Canada Day 2022 Working Group with Bell and Stephen; Stephen as chair (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing three site plan applications to ensure they meet accessibility standards, including a school addition at 110 Mary Street North, townhouses on Taunton Road East, and two warehouse buildings on Thornton Road North. The committee will vote on recommendations for each project, with amendments for wave-type door openers and clarification on a Kiss and Ride location. It will also receive updates from City Council and the Events Working Group.

• Site plan for 110 Mary Street North school addition with accessibility conditions (concrete paths, power door operators, accessible play structures)
• Site plan for 737-745 Taunton Road East townhouses with accessible parking and path requirements
• Site plan for 1680 Thornton Road North warehouses with accessible entrances and wave-type door openers
• Amendment to use wave-type openers instead of power door operators at 110 Mary Street North
• Verbal update from Events Working Group

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed three site plan applications and approved accessibility recommendations for each, including for a school addition at 110 Mary Street North, townhouses at 737-745 Taunton Road East, and warehouses at 1680 Thornton Road North. The committee also received informational reports and passed several motions recommending city-wide accessibility improvements, such as adding 'wave' type door openers to design standards and requiring wheelchair ramps at outdoor stages. All motions carried.

• Approved accessibility recommendations for school addition at 110 Mary Street North (motion carried)
• Approved accessibility recommendations for townhouses at 737-745 Taunton Road East (motion carried)
• Approved accessibility recommendations for warehouses at 1680 Thornton Road North (motion carried)
• Received information report from Oshawa City Council May 24, 2022 (motion carried)
• Received verbal update from Events Working Group (motion carried)
• Recommended adding 'wave' type door openers to Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (motion carried)
• Recommended all outdoor stages at city events have wheelchair ramps (motion carried)
• Recommended checklist and inspection before accessibility award nominations (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including endorsing a community-funded landmark Oshawa sign, requesting increased police enforcement in specific zones, approving a seasonal outdoor skating rink at Stone Street Park, and amending the Road Occupancy By-law to add tiered fines. The agenda also includes presentations, delegations, and several conflict of interest declarations from councillors.

• Endorse community-funded landmark Oshawa sign (all wards)
• Request increased police enforcement on Simcoe Street South, Cedar Street, Phillip Murray Avenue (Ward 5)
• Approve seasonal natural skating rink at Stone Street Park tennis court (Ward 5)
• Amend Road Occupancy By-law 37-2007 with tiered fines: $250, $350, $450
• Support Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce student orientation event with fee waiver up to $500

Council approved several major development applications, including a 1,414-unit mixed-use project on Harbour Road (9-1) and a 12-storey, 213-unit building on Division Street (8-0). It also made the downtown sidewalk snow clearing pilot permanent (7-0), approved a seasonal outdoor rink at Stone Street Park, and endorsed a request to the province for a special-needs community warning program (11-0).

• Approved 1,414-unit mixed-use development on Harbour Road (9-1)
• Approved 12-storey, 213-unit building at 35-45 Division St (8-0)
• Made downtown sidewalk snow clearing pilot permanent (7-0)
• Approved seasonal outdoor rink at Stone Street Park ($50,700 capital, $36,500 operating)
• Requested province create special-needs community warning program (11-0)
• Approved Plan 20Thirty Downtown Revitalization Action Plan in principle
• Approved e-scooter pilot program and RFP for shared micromobility (8-2)
• Approved $1.07M Columbus Parking Lot reconstruction contract to Broz Excavation Inc.

Information Package

This is an information package for the June 14, 2022 meeting, containing correspondence, resolutions, and reports for council to receive and file. Items include a summary of contracts over $500,000, council expense reports, and various regional planning updates. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled for future agendas.

• Summary of contracts over $500,000 awarded March 1 to May 31, 2022
• 2022 first quarter council expense report
• Correspondence on regional growth trends and land need scenarios
• Resolutions from other municipalities on topics like domestic violence and building code
• Minutes from multiple city committees

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2021 audited financial statements, approving several contracts, and considering additional funding for capital projects. Key items include funding for EV charging infrastructure, a garbage truck purchase, and a parking lot reconstruction. The committee will also discuss a councillor expense policy change and a request from Trent University to rent teaching space.

• $70,000 additional funding for EV charging stations at McMillian Parking Garage #2 from Building Permit Reserve
• $80,845 additional funding for side loading garbage truck from City Equipment Reserve; contract to Premier Truck Group for $428,307
• $174,645 additional funding for Columbus Parking Lot Reconstruction from Civic Property Development Reserve; contract to Broz Excavation Inc. for $1,071,190
• Councillor expense budget: maintain $1,500 for Local Councillors, adjust Regional Councillors to $1,500 effective 2023
• Contracts: $123,988 to ITExpress Direct Inc. for Microsoft Surfaces; $188,947 to CDW Canada Corp. for laptops, monitors, servers

The Finance Committee recommended several funding approvals to City Council, including $70,000 for EV charging infrastructure at McMillian Parking Garage #2, $80,845 for a side-loading garbage truck, and $174,645 for Columbus Parking Lot reconstruction. It also recommended approving the 2021 audited financial statements, maintaining councillor expense budgets, and awarding IT contracts. All motions were carried.

• Approved additional $70,000 for EV charging stations at McMillian Parking Garage #2 (motion carried)
• Approved additional $80,845 for side-loading garbage truck, contract to Premier Truck Group (motion carried)
• Approved $1,071,190 contract to Broz Excavation Inc. for Columbus Parking Lot reconstruction, with $174,645 from Civic Property Development Reserve (motion carried, as amended)
• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (motion carried)
• Maintained $1,500 annual expense budget for local councillors, set $1,500 for regional councillors (motion carried)
• Approved IT contracts: $123,988 to ITExpress Direct Inc. and $188,947 to CDW Canada Corp. (motion carried)
• Approved single source contract to Perry Group Consulting Ltd. for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, up to $70,000 (motion carried)
• Referred Trent University teaching space rental request to staff for June 20, 2022 Council report (motion carried)

Joint Meeting of the Development Services and Community Services Committees

The joint committees voted 7-3 to recommend that City Council permit electric kick-scooters in Oshawa as part of the province's 5-year pilot program until December 31, 2024. They also recommended authorizing a request for proposals for a shared micromobility trial at no cost to the city, and amending three bylaws to regulate e-scooters. The recommendation now goes to City Council for final decision.

• Recommended permitting e-scooters in Oshawa until Dec 31, 2024 (7-3)
• Recommended authorizing RFP for shared micromobility trial at no cost to city (7-3)
• Recommended inviting Bird Canada and other interested companies to respond to RFP (7-3)
• Recommended amending Skateboards and Bicycles By-law 78-91, Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99, and Parks and Facilities By-law 83-2000 to regulate e-scooters (7-3)

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is considering the Fifth Report of the Heritage Oshawa Committee, which recommends consenting to Scouts Canada's application to alter the gateway at the Simcoe Street entrance to Camp Samac, subject to specific conditions. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as declarations of interest and adjournment.

• Heritage Oshawa Committee Fifth Report (HTG-22-37) on gateway alteration at 1711 Simcoe Street North
• Conditions include replacing metal roofing with cedar shakes or metal, not using cultured stone, and refurbishing hinges and cast iron features
• Recommendation to authorize staff to issue notice of decision to property owner and Ontario Heritage Trust under Section 33(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act

The Development Services Committee consented to Scouts Canada's application to alter the gateway at the Simcoe Street entrance to Camp Samac, subject to specific conditions. The motion carried 5-0, with one councillor absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Scouts Canada gateway alteration at 1711 Simcoe Street North with conditions (5-0)
• Required removal of metal roofing and replacement with cedar shakes or metal
• Required alternative material to cultured stone for decayed log bases
• Required temporary gate removal for repair and re-installation
• Required refurbishment of existing hinges and cast iron features
• Required replacement of wood 'Scouts Canada' sign and removal of other signage
• Required installation of wooden fence posts and protective bollards
• Authorized staff to issue notice of decision to property owner and Ontario Heritage Trust

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is deciding whether to make the downtown sidewalk snow clearing pilot project permanent, which would add $71,000 to the annual budget. The committee will also hear a proposal for a community-funded landmark Oshawa sign and discuss new community safety zones to address speeding.

• Make downtown sidewalk snow clearing permanent, adding $60,000 for temporary staff and $11,000 for salt
• Proposal for a community-funded landmark Oshawa sign, endorsed in principle with location to be determined
• Establish community safety zones on Simcoe Street South, Cedar Street, and Phillip Murray Avenue, with increased police enforcement
• Amend Road Occupancy By-law 37-2007 to add tiered administrative monetary penalties of $250, $350, and $450
• Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 to allow Biltmore Theatre to lease two parking spaces on Albert Street

The Community Services Committee recommended making the downtown sidewalk snow clearing pilot program permanent, adding $71,000 to the annual operating budget. The committee also endorsed a community-funded landmark Oshawa sign in principle and recommended new community safety zones. Several other items were recommended to City Council, including a new fire services by-law and a seasonal outdoor rink.

• Recommended making downtown sidewalk snow clearing pilot permanent with $60,000 for staff and $11,000 for salt (5-0, Mayor Carter conflicted)
• Endorsed community-funded landmark Oshawa sign in principle (5-0)
• Referred new Community Safety Zones analysis to staff, recommended increased police enforcement to Council
• Lost motion to close Harbour Road for Canada Day as part of Active Streets Oshawa (0-6)
• Recommended Civic Dome Allocation Policy with revisions
• Recommended seasonal natural skating rink at Stone Street Park, $50,700 capital from Operations Reserve
• Recommended new Fire Services Establishing and Regulating By-law
• Referred memorial bench request to staff for response

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to considering amendments to Council's Procedure By-law 111-2017, as outlined in Report CNCL-22-47. Council will vote on a series of proposed changes, including rules for delegations, questions, and debate. The meeting also includes procedural items such as adding a report to the agenda and confirming the meeting's decisions.

• Adoption of amendments to Procedure By-law 111-2017 (Report CNCL-22-47)
• Deletion of 'Visiting Councillor' suggestion #1-8
• Amendment to allow one-minute questions for council members
• New rule requiring two-thirds majority to add additional agenda items
• Deferral of Section 19 amendment until other items are dealt with

Council held a special meeting to review and amend Procedure By-law 111-2017. After debating numerous staff-proposed amendments, Council adopted Part 1 of the recommendation as amended, and directed staff to report back with a draft consolidated by-law. Several proposed amendments were lost, including deleting the 'Visiting Councillor' suggestion and adopting new rules of debate.

• Adopted Part 1 of Procedure By-law amendments as amended (11-0)
• Amended Suggestion #1-11 to add 'on motions' after 'in discussion' (8-3)
• Amended Suggestion #1-20 to delete 'Two-Thirds' (10-0)
• Amended Suggestion #2-4 to replace 'must' with 'can' (10-1)
• Adopted Suggestion #2-27 on questioning delegates with 1-minute limit (7-4)
• Adopted Suggestion #2-51 requiring time-sensitive motions distributed at least one business day prior (11-0)
• Adopted Suggestion #2-55 requiring two-thirds vote to waive rules for additional agenda items (11-0)
• Adopted Suggestion #2-78 that only recommendations and resolutions may be amended (8-3)

Heritage Oshawa Special Meeting

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider a referral from the Development Services Committee regarding Scouts Canada's application to alter the gateway at the Simcoe Street entrance to Camp Samac, 1711 Simcoe Street North. The committee will recommend conditions for the alteration, including material changes and restoration requirements, to the Development Services Committee.

• Scouts Canada application for gateway alteration at 1711 Simcoe Street North
• Conditions include replacing metal roofing with cedar shakes or metal
• Cultured stone not allowed; alternative material required for log bases
• Gate to be temporarily removed for repair and refurbishment
• Council to issue notice of decision under Section 33(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act

Heritage Oshawa voted to recommend that the Development Services Committee approve Scouts Canada's application to alter the gateway at the Simcoe Street entrance to Camp Samac, subject to specific conditions. The conditions include replacing metal roofing with cedar shakes or metal, using alternative materials instead of cultured stone, and refurbishing existing decorative elements. The motion also authorizes staff to issue notice of Council's decision under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Recommended approval of Scouts Canada gateway alteration at 1711 Simcoe Street North with conditions (carried)
• Required removal of metal roofing and repair, replacement with cedar shakes or metal
• Required alternative material to cultured stone for decayed log bases
• Required temporary gate removal for bottom 6-inch repair and reinstallation
• Required refurbishment of hinges, cast iron arms, and decorative features
• Required replacement of wood 'Scouts Canada' sign and removal of other signage
• Required installation of three wooden fence posts and permanent closure of gateway access
• Authorized staff to issue notice of decision to property owner and Ontario Heritage Trust

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will hear presentations on road salt impacts and a proposed development at 1680 Thornton Road, then vote on amended recommendations for that development. The committee will also review its 2022 work plan and budget, discuss forming a working group for the 2023 budget, and consider reports on a fall film night, tree planting, and road salt education.

• Proposed development at 1680 Thornton Road with amendments regarding heron breeding season, native plants, endangered bird protections, permeable materials, third-party ecological review, and contamination testing
• Allocation of $500 from 2022 budget for road salt education posters and postcards
• Formation of a working group to review the proposed 2023 O.E.A.C. Work Plan and Budget
• Request to screen film 'Kiss the Ground' on October 20, 2022 at the Regent Theatre
• Presentation on impacts of road salt on local water and infrastructure by Ontario Tech University

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee voted to recommend that construction at 1680 Thornton Road avoid the Great Blue Heron breeding season, use native plants, abandon the development if certain bird species breed on site, use permeable materials, and have an external consultant examine ecological impacts. The committee also formed a working group to review the proposed 2023 work plan and budget, and approved several other actions including a fall film night and road salt education materials.

• Recommended construction at 1680 Thornton Rd avoid heron breeding season (carried)
• Amended motion to require native plantings (carried)
• Amended motion to abandon development if certain bird species breed on site (carried)
• Amended motion to use permeable materials (carried)
• Amended motion to retain external consultant for ecological impacts (carried)
• Amended motion to test western OSE portion for contamination (carried)
• Formed 2023 Work Plan and Budget Working Group with 4 members (carried)
• Approved $500 from 2022 budget for road salt education materials (carried)

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including a new by-law to regulate discarded shopping carts with a retrieval fee, delegating authority to the City Clerk for election-related contracts, appointing an Integrity Commissioner, and technical amendments to streamline administrative monetary penalties. The agenda also includes notices of motion on agenda transparency and seasonal worker accommodations, plus routine items like meeting schedules and a status report.

• New by-law to regulate shopping carts and introduce a cart retrieval fee, with notice waived for large retailers
• Delegation of authority to City Clerk for all election-related contracts, agreements, and purchases
• Appointment of Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner for term starting November 15, 2022
• Technical amendments to 23 by-laws to standardize and escalate administrative monetary penalties
• Notices of motion on agenda naming, electronic chat visibility, and seasonal worker accommodations

The Corporate Services Committee recommended that City Council approve a new by-law to regulate shopping carts and amend the General Fees and Charges By-law to introduce a cart retrieval fee, with notice requirements waived and direct notification to large retailers. The committee also recommended several other items to Council, including delegating election contract authority to the City Clerk, appointing Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner, and adopting meeting schedules for 2022-2026. All motions were carried, with Councillor Neal absent.

• Recommended new by-law to regulate shopping carts and amend fees by-law (5-0)
• Recommended delegating authority for election-related contracts to City Clerk
• Recommended appointing Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner
• Recommended adopting Council and Standing Committee meeting schedules for 2022-2026 (5-0)
• Recommended technical amendments to multiple by-laws for Administrative Monetary Penalties
• Recommended appointing applicant to Committee of Adjustment vacancy
• Received notices of motion on agenda naming and electronic chat visibility for information
• Referred notice of motion on seasonal worker accommodations to rental housing licensing report

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

The Development Services Committee will consider several development applications, including a major rezoning for two mixed-use towers with 1,414 units near Harbour Road, a supermarket at Taunton Road East, and a large subdivision on Harmony Road North. It will also discuss heritage designations, street conversions, and a potential surplus land declaration. Several councillors have declared conflicts of interest on specific items.

• DS-22-133: Rezoning for two towers (35 and 30 storeys) with 1,414 units and 1,038 sq m commercial space, east of Simcoe Street South, north of Harbour Road
• DS-22-121: Rezoning to permit a supermarket at 941-991 Taunton Road East (SmartREIT)
• DS-22-131: Draft plan of subdivision at 2160 Harmony Road North with 153 lots, 109 townhouse units, 300 apartment units, and mixed-use block
• DS-22-120: One-way to two-way conversion feasibility for Albert, Celina, Brock, and Colborne streets
• DS-22-127: Heritage Conservation District study for Columbus community referred to 2023 budget

The Development Services Committee recommended approval of several major development applications, including a 1,414-unit mixed-use project on Harbour Road and a 213-unit building on Division Street. It also endorsed a downtown revitalization plan and a new visual brand identity. The committee referred a heritage gateway alteration back to Heritage Oshawa after a motion failed.

• Approved revised applications for 1,414-unit mixed-use development at Harbour Road east of Simcoe St S (5-0)
• Approved 12-storey, 213-unit mixed-use building at 35-45 Division St (5-0)
• Approved 8-storey, 143-unit apartment at 47 Simcoe St S (4-0)
• Approved 153-lot subdivision with townhouses and apartments at 2160 Harmony Rd N
• Approved Plan 20Thirty Downtown Revitalization Action Plan in principle
• Approved Downtown Oshawa Visual Brand Identity (Direction A)
• Referred Camp Samac gateway alteration back to Heritage Oshawa (motion lost 2-4)
• Declared air/underground rights at Parking Lot 16 surplus (3-1)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on multi-use path pavement markings and Oshawa Bike Month 2022, and to vote on adopting suggested locations for on-road cycle facilities. The committee will also receive reports on the Bike Month Working Group and information from City Council. A proposed amendment would change one cycle facility location to Adelaide Avenue from Townline Road to Thornton Road.

• Presentation on multi-use path pavement markings referred to 2022 Active Transportation Projects Working Group
• Proposed $500 advertisement (excluding H.S.T.) in Oshawa This Week for Bike Month, from O.A.T.A.C. 2022 Operating Budget
• Vote to adopt on-road cycle facility locations per Report OATAC-22-16, with amendment to Item 13: Adelaide Avenue from Townline Road to Thornton Road (Wards 3 & 4)
• Receive verbal report OATAC-22-15 on 2022 Bike Month Working Group
• Receive Report OATAC-22-17 on information from Oshawa City Council meeting of May 24, 2022

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee adopted the suggested locations for on-road cycle facilities from Report OATAC-22-16, with an amendment changing the Adelaide Avenue location to 'Adelaide Avenue from Townline Road to Thornton Road Ward 3 & 4'. The committee also referred a presentation on multi-use path pavement markings to a working group, approved a $500 newspaper ad for Bike Month, and recommended closing Harbour Road for Canada Day celebrations.

• Adopted on-road cycle facility locations as amended (motion carried)
• Amended Item 13 to 'Adelaide Avenue from Townline Road to Thornton Road Ward 3 & 4' (motion carried)
• Referred multi-use path pavement markings presentation to 2022 Active Transportation Projects Working Group (motion carried)
• Approved $500 ad in Oshawa This Week for Bike Month, excluding H.S.T., from O.A.T.A.C. 2022 Operating Budget (motion carried)
• Received verbal report OATAC-22-15 on Bike Month activities for information (motion carried)
• Received Report OATAC-22-17 from City Council for information (motion carried)
• Recommended Harbour Road closure from Simcoe Street to Farewell Street for Canada Day celebrations (motion carried)
• Appointed Bob Astley as Chair of 2022 Active Transportation Projects Working Group (motion carried)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is held to let the public share views on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion issues. Council will hear updates from two committees and present Accessibility Improvement Awards. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific policies or budgets.

• Mayor Carter to present Accessibility Improvement Awards to local businesses and residents
• Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee update on Oshawa's Accessibility Plan
• Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee update on activities
• Public delegations on accessibility, diversity, and inclusion issues
• Confirming by-law for the May 30, 2022 meeting

This special meeting was held solely to hear public input on accessibility, diversity and inclusion issues. Council heard from three delegations and received updates from two committees, but made no substantive decisions beyond procedural motions to hear speakers, confirm the meeting, and adjourn.

• Motion to hear public delegations on diversity, inclusion and accessibility carried
• Confirming by-law for May 30, 2022 meeting carried
• Motion to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. carried (9-0)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa recommended supporting the proposed gateway alteration at Camp Samac (1711 Simcoe Street North) but requested changes, including replacing the asphalt roof with cedar shakes or metal and removing wood sides if feasible, and explicitly opposed the 18-inch cement board and cultured stone cladding. The committee also endorsed the restoration of the green scallop-topped fence at Parkwood National Historic Site, approved plaque wording for Camp Samac, and recommended amending the heritage designation for 2651 Harmony Road North. A report on designating 442 King St East and 469 King St East was referred back to the working group for more information.

• Endorsed Parkwood fence restoration (motion carried)
• Approved Camp Samac plaque wording and budget use (motion carried)
• Recommended amending By-law 80-2021 for 2651 Harmony Road North (motion carried)
• Supported Camp Samac gateway alteration with conditions (motion carried)
• Referred HTG-22-33 designation report back to working group (motion carried)
• Recommended 17 King Street West façade be more in keeping with 1860s (motion carried)
• Received demolition notice for Cowan House for information (motion carried)
• Requested printed agendas for in-person meetings (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several items, including funding for the Friends of Second Marsh, a new community safety zone on Raglan Road East, and a pilot project for a natural outdoor ice rink. The agenda also includes delegations, correspondence, and reports from standing committees, with some items pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Funding for Friends of Second Marsh (Correspondence CNCL-22-41, CNCL-22-45)
• Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road East between Simcoe Street North and 300m east of Ritson Road North
• Natural outdoor ice skating area pilot at Delpark Homes Centre with $79,000 in capital funding
• Bike repair station pilot at Lakeview Park and City Hall
• Boulevard By-law amendment to align height measurement with sight triangle rules

Council approved a multi-part motion supporting the Canadian Automotive Museum, including annual grants to offset property taxes starting in 2023, letters of support to the Region of Durham, and staff assistance with capital needs and strategic planning. Council also voted 6-3 to keep the rose as Oshawa's official flower, and approved numerous other items including a community safety zone on Raglan Road East, a $218,275 contract for Thornton Community Park design, and a $38,030 funding increase for the Thornton Road fence replacement.

• Approved Canadian Automotive Museum support: annual property tax offset grants from 2023, letters to Region of Durham, staff assistance (10-0)
• Kept rose as official flower of Oshawa (6-3)
• Approved Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road East, Simcoe St to 300m east of Ritson Rd (carried)
• Awarded $218,275 contract to Harrington McAvan Ltd. for Thornton Community Park design (carried)
• Approved $38,030 additional funding for Thornton Road fence replacement, awarded to Powell Fence Ltd. (carried)
• Approved $79,000 for natural outdoor ice rink at Delpark Homes Centre, continued pilot (carried)
• Approved naming new park 'Rose Valley Community Park' with rose garden theme (carried)
• Denied Biltmore Theatre request for Troubadour Concert Series funding (8-0)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is reviewing a report regarding wildlife and other animals. The committee will consider approving the content and design of a 'Water Safety Device' poster for review by Corporate Communications. Additionally, the committee will receive a verbal report on community engagement activities.

• Approval of 'Water Safety Device' poster content and design
• Forwarding of revised poster draft to Corporate Communications Department
• Receipt of Community Resources and Education Working Group verbal report

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee approved the content and design of a 'Water Safety Device' poster, with amendments to allow minor changes and to forward a revised draft to Corporate Communications. The committee also received a verbal report on community resources and education activities for May 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 'Water Safety Device' poster content and design, as amended (motion carried)
• Forwarded revised draft poster to Corporate Communications for review and approval
• Received verbal report OACAC-22-19 on Community Resources and Education activities for information

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility recommendations for two site plan applications: an eight-unit apartment building at 59 Park Road South and a residential mixed-use conversion at 357 Simcoe Street South. The committee will also hear presentations on the 2022 municipal elections accessibility plan and the Inclusion Services Program. No delegations, referrals, or correspondence are listed.

• Site plan approval for 8 two-bedroom rental units at 59 Park Road South
• Site plan approval to convert former elementary school at 357 Simcoe Street South to residential mixed-use
• Recommendations include 1800 mm sidewalks, accessible entrances, and TWSI per Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards
• Presentation on 2022 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan
• Presentation on Inclusion Services Program and upcoming Inclusion Fair

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed two site plan applications and passed motions requesting detailed accessibility conditions for both. The committee also approved providing lunch vouchers to five members volunteering at the Canada Day 2022 event. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved accessibility recommendations for 59 Park Road South apartment building (motion carried)
• Approved accessibility recommendations for 357 Simcoe Street South mixed-use building (motion carried)
• Approved lunch vouchers for five OAAC volunteers at Canada Day 2022 (motion carried)

Information Package

This is an information package for the May 17, 2022 electronic meeting, containing correspondence and minutes for receipt and filing. Items include letters from other municipalities about Ontario Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act), a Green Fleet Strategy, and a resolution on rent increases for new builds. The package also includes minutes from several Oshawa committees and advisory groups. No items are being decided at this meeting.

• Correspondence from Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, and Durham Region on Ontario Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
• Resolution from Ajax requesting the Province end unfair rent increases for new builds
• Resolution from Halton Hills supporting subsidizing trucks on Highway 407
• Correspondence from Durham Region on a Land Need Scenario and Conservation Authority appointments
• Minutes from 10 Oshawa committees and advisory groups, April 4–28, 2022

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several community services items. Key decisions include whether to change the city's official flower from a rose to a peony, whether to continue and fund a natural outdoor ice skating rink pilot at Delpark Homes Centre, and whether to install bicycle repair stations at Lakeview Park and City Hall. The committee will also consider a motion to recognize historical hamlets and amendments to the Boulevard By-law.

• CS-22-55: Recommend changing official flower from rose to peony, or maintaining rose
• CS-22-56: $79,000 for outdoor rink at Delpark Homes Centre, with amendment to add Donevan Recreation Centre
• CS-22-58: Endorse bike repair stations at Lakeview Park and City Hall as pilot
• CS-22-48: Refer motion to recognize historical hamlets (Cedar Dale, Southmead, Westmount) to staff
• CS-22-57: Amend Boulevard By-law to align height measurement with Sight Triangle By-law

The Community Services Committee voted 5-1 to recommend keeping the rose as Oshawa's official flower, rejecting a proposal to change it to a peony. The committee also approved a natural outdoor ice rink pilot at Delpark Homes Centre with $79,000 in funding, and recommended a Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road East. Several other items were referred to staff or council for further action.

• Motion to change official flower to peony lost (2-4)
• Motion to keep rose as official flower carried (5-1)
• Approved natural outdoor ice rink pilot at Delpark Homes Centre with $79,000 funding (5-0)
• Recommended Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road East (4-1 for Part 1, 5-0 for Parts 2-6)
• Referred bicycle repair station locations to staff report CS-22-58
• Referred accessible bench request to staff for funding options
• Approved closure of Harbour Road for one weekend in July and August for cycling/pedestrian use
• Referred seasonal refrigerated outdoor rink report to facility needs assessment

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is deciding on several financial matters, including a proposed annual grant and reserve fund to offset property taxes for the Canadian Automotive Museum, a contract award for Thornton Community Park design, and additional funding for a fence replacement. It will also discuss updates to the Community Grant Program criteria and a request for city funding for the Troubadour Concert Series, which was ultimately denied.

• Canadian Automotive Museum: proposed $100,000 reserve in 2022, annual $0.25 per capita contributions, and letters to Region of Durham and school boards for tax relief
• Contract award to Harrington McAvan Ltd. for $218,275 plus H.S.T. for Thornton Community Park Design
• Additional funding of $38,030 for Thornton Road Fence Replacement, awarded to Powell Fence Ltd. for $222,725 excluding H.S.T.
• Authorization to add Dryden Boulevard resurfacing and line painting to Town of Whitby's contract, estimated $150,000
• Troubadour Concert Series funding request (FIN-22-50) denied after closed session

The Finance Committee recommended that City Council support a package of measures to help the Canadian Automotive Museum with property taxes, including sending letters to the Region of Durham and school boards, providing an annual grant starting in 2023, and creating a reserve account. The committee also approved new grant criteria for 2023, awarded a contract for Thornton Community Park design, and denied funding for the Troubadour Concert Series.

• Recommended Canadian Automotive Museum tax relief package (5-0)
• Approved grant evaluation criteria for 2023 (4-1)
• Awarded $218,275 contract to Harrington McAvan Ltd. for Thornton Community Park design
• Approved $38,030 additional funding for Thornton Road fence replacement
• Denied funding for Troubadour Concert Series (motion carried)
• Referred green bonds integration to staff for report before 2023 budget
• Lost motion to explore alternate funding for Friends of Second Marsh (1-4)

City Council Special Meeting

Council approved the updated Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide and a new 40 km/h area pilot program, including a speed limit change on Grandview Street North. An amendment was added to request provincial legislation allowing municipalities to set speed limits below 50 km/h on neighbourhood roads. A motion to refer the guide for updates on automated speed enforcement cameras was defeated.

• Approved Neighbourhood Traffic Management Guide (11-0)
• Approved new 40 km/h area pilot program (11-0)
• Amended Traffic By-law 79-99 to set 40 km/h on Grandview Street North from Coldstream Drive to Conlin Road East (11-0)
• Added request to Province for legislation allowing lower speed limits on neighbourhood roads (11-0)
• Passed By-law 52-2022 to implement the speed limit changes (11-0)
• Defeated motion to refer guide for ASE camera update (2-9)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee - Special

This is a special meeting of the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee. Members will hear presentations on options for the 2022 Active Streets program and an update on Bike Month events. A report previously referred back to the committee for further consultation is also on the agenda.

• Presentation: Road Operations - Options for Active Streets Oshawa - 2022
• Presentation: Engineering Services - Bike Month 2022 Events and Activities - Update
• Referral: OATAC-22-14 - First Report of the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee (CS-22-43) (All Wards)

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee recommended to the Community Services Committee that staff close Harbour Road from Simcoe Street to Farewell Street for one weekend in July and August for cycling and pedestrian use. The committee also deferred a verbal presentation on Bike Month 2022 events to the end of the meeting, and received a verbal update on Bike Month activities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended closure of Harbour Road from Simcoe Street to Farewell Street for one weekend in July and August (carried)
• Deferred verbal presentation on Bike Month 2022 Events and Activities to end of meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (carried)

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss several proposed amendments to the City of Oshawa's procedural bylaw, including rules of debate and meeting agendas, and to consider reports on accessibility awards and other administrative matters. The committee will also receive correspondence and reports from advisory committees.

• Proposed amendments to Procedure By-law 111-2017 (sections 25.2, 25.3, 15, 2.1, 14.2, 14.3) referred to staff for report back in September 2022
• Nomination of Backdoor Mission for 2022 Durham Region Accessibility Award
• 2022 Accessibility Awards to be awarded to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, Parkview Place Senior Housing Residence, and Gail Smith
• 2022 Exceptional Student Achievement Award of $1,000 to a student from R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
• Technical amendments to remove obsolete consequential amendments in Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014 and Non-Parking Administrative Penalties System By-law 63-2013

The Corporate Services Committee recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Lot Maintenance By-law 127-2007 and Property Standards By-law 1-2002, as detailed in Report CORP-22-39, with a unanimous vote of 6-0. The committee also recommended approving technical amendments to remove obsolete consequential amendments from several by-laws, including the Fence and Sight Triangle By-law and Non-Parking Administrative Penalties System By-law, with amendments carried 6-0. Several notices of motion regarding procedural by-law changes were referred to staff for a report back in September 2022, and the committee recommended nominating the Backdoor Mission for the 2022 Durham Region Accessibility Award.

• Approved recommendation to amend Lot Maintenance By-law 127-2007 and Property Standards By-law 1-2002 (6-0)
• Approved technical amendments to remove obsolete consequential amendments from by-laws, with three amendments carried (6-0)
• Referred CORP-22-30 to staff for report back in September 2022; amendment to change to June lost (2-4)
• Referred CORP-22-31, CORP-22-32, CORP-22-33, CORP-22-35 to staff for report back in September 2022
• Referred CORP-22-34 to staff for report back in September 2022 (5-1)
• Received CORP-22-36 (access to City Hall public washrooms) for information
• Recommended nominating Backdoor Mission for 2022 Durham Region Accessibility Award (5-0, 1 conflict)
• Recommended 2022 Accessibility Awards to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, Parkview Place Senior Housing Residence, and Gail Smith (5-0, 1 conflict)

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

The Development Services Committee will discuss a motion to revise zoning bylaws to allow more amenities like small grocery stores and coffee shops in residential areas, and will consider endorsing the heritage designation of Camp Samac at 1711 Simcoe Street North. The committee will also hear a delegation about repurposing the former GM headquarters and receive correspondence on Greenbelt expansion and census data.

• Motion to direct staff to prepare a roadmap for revising zoning bylaws to reduce restrictions on amenities in residential areas
• Endorsement of revised designation by-law for Camp Samac under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Delegation from Peter Taylor, Friends of Second Marsh, requesting repurposing of former GM Headquarters building on Colonel Sam Drive
• Proposed revision to Phase 9 of draft plan of subdivision 18T-94025 by Greycrest Homes, converting semi-detached lots to single detached dwellings
• Correspondence from CLOCA on Greenbelt expansion and from Town of Ajax opposing urban expansion onto farmland

The Development Services Committee recommended supporting, in principle, the Friends of Second Marsh proposal to repurpose the former GM headquarters into a Great Lakes Centre, without financial commitment. It also recommended naming a new park 'Rose Valley Community Park' (4-1), directed further review of the Ontario Regiment Museum expansion at the Oshawa Executive Airport, and recommended approving a revised draft plan for Phase 9 of subdivision 18T-94025. A motion to direct staff to prepare a roadmap for zoning changes to allow more neighbourhood amenities was lost (1-4).

• Recommended support in principle for GM HQ repurpose into Great Lakes Centre (no financial commitment)
• Recommended naming new park 'Rose Valley Community Park' (4-1)
• Directed further review of Ontario Regiment Museum expansion at Oshawa Executive Airport (5-0)
• Recommended approval of revised draft plan for Phase 9, subdivision 18T-94025 (Greycrest Homes)
• Recommended endorsement of two projecting signs at 70 King Street East
• Recommended authorization for Commissioner to sign development application forms for Mary Street Community School addition
• Recommended authorization for Commissioner to enter into non-disclosure agreement with Metrolinx for GO train extension
• Motion to prepare roadmap for zoning changes to allow neighbourhood amenities lost (1-4)

City Council Special Meeting

Oshawa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Report CNCL-22-36, a 10-year Fire Services Staffing Model based on the 2020 Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment. The main decision is whether to approve the staffing model in principle, with amendments to hire 5 firefighters earlier than planned and advance future hiring by one year. Council will also hear a delegation from the firefighter union president and may vote on the amended recommendation.

• Approval in principle of 10-year Fire Services Staffing Model (Report CNCL-22-36)
• Hire 5 firefighters effective August 1, 2022 at ~$250,000, funded from internal audit account
• Advance proposed hires for 2024-2028 to start in 2023
• Delegation from Peter Dyson, President, I.A.F.F. Local 465
• Amendment to investigate rotating training/hiring fund for early firefighter hires

Council approved in principle the 10 Year Fire Services Staffing Model (Report CNCL-22-36), including hiring 5 firefighters effective August 1, 2022, funded by repurposing the internal audit account, and advancing proposed hires for 2024-2028 by one year to start in 2023. An amendment to study a rotating training and hiring fund was defeated. The main motion carried 10-0.

• Approved 10-year fire staffing model in principle (10-0)
• Approved hiring 5 firefighters effective Aug 1, 2022, funded by repurposing internal audit account
• Advanced proposed hires for 2024-2028 to start in 2023
• Defeated amendment to study rotating training/hiring fund (4-6)
• Added delegation from Peter Dyson, I.A.F.F. Local 465 to agenda
• Waived procedure by-law to hear delegation
• Extended delegation time by two minutes (4-6)
• Defeated motion to proceed into Committee of the Whole (4-6)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting of Oshawa City Council has one substantive item: a request from PFLAG Durham Region to display six Pride banners in the downtown during June each year, starting in 2022. Council will vote on a recommendation to authorize staff to work with PFLAG on the banner program, with installation and removal costs covered by existing operating budgets. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Request from PFLAG Durham Region to display six Pride banners in downtown (Ward 4)
• Banners to be displayed June 1–30 each year starting 2022
• Installation and removal costs to be managed within Innovation and Transformation Branch operating budget
• Confirming by-law for the May 6, 2022 meeting

Council authorized staff to work with PFLAG Durham Region on a banner program to install six Pride banners in the downtown during June each year, with costs managed within operating budgets. The motion carried. A confirming by-law for the meeting was also passed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved Pride banner program with PFLAG Durham Region (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law for May 6, 2022 meeting (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on its 2022 work plan and budget, hear presentations from Green Jobs Oshawa, the Invasive Species Centre, and Enbridge Gas, and consider allocating up to $1,500 for a fall film night. It will also discuss road salt information from City Council and register for information booths at Canada Day and a plant sale.

• Up to $1,500 from annual budget for 2022 Fall Film Night (Report OEAC-22-28)
• Presentations by Green Jobs Oshawa, Invasive Species Centre, Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Road salt information from Oshawa City Council (Report OEAC-22-27)
• Information booth at Canada Day at Lakeview Park
• Information booth at Oshawa Garden Club plant sale on May 28, 2022

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee received updates on its 2022 work plan and budget, road salt use, and the Road Salt Working Group. It approved up to $1,500 from its annual budget for the 2022 Fall Film Night and registered for information booths at two community events. All motions carried unanimously.

• Received 2022 O.E.A.C. Work Plan and Budget Update (carried)
• Received information from Oshawa City Council on road salt use (carried)
• Approved up to $1,500 for 2022 Fall Film Night (carried)
• Received Road Salt Working Group Update (carried)
• Registered for information booth at Canada Day event at Lakeview Park (carried)
• Registered for information booth at Plant Sale on May 28, 2022 (carried)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting to consider several heritage-related items, including endorsing a potential Heritage Conservation District for the former hamlet of Columbus, approving two projecting signs at 70 King Street East, and reviewing a list of properties with structures built in 1952. The committee will also vote on designating properties from a research report, with an amendment to exclude Columbus United Church, and consider reports on property evaluation and inventory updates.

• Presentation and recommendation to endorse a potential Heritage Conservation District for the former hamlet of Columbus
• Application to add two projecting signs to the façade of 70 King Street East
• Report HTG-22-17: List of Properties with Structures Built in 1952; motion to form a working group to review for Heritage Inventory
• Report HTG-22-21: Proceed with designation of properties, with amendment to exclude Columbus United Church
• Report HTG-22-22: Commission research report for 30 Connaught Street and classify as Class A on Heritage Inventory

Heritage Oshawa recommended endorsing a potential Heritage Conservation District for the former Hamlet of Columbus and the addition of two projecting signs at 70 King Street East. The committee also endorsed a new property evaluation system, approved designations for properties in Report HTG-22-21 (excluding Columbus United Church), and formed working groups for 1952 structures and the Swing into Summer event.

• Endorsed potential Heritage Conservation District for former Hamlet of Columbus (carried)
• Endorsed two projecting signs at 70 King Street East (carried)
• Endorsed new Heritage Oshawa Property Evaluation System (carried)
• Recommended designation of properties in HTG-22-21, except Columbus United Church (carried)
• Commissioned research report for 30 Connaught St, classified as Class A (carried)
• Deferred Inventory Update Working Group report to May 26, 2022 (carried)
• Formed Structures Built in 1952 Working Group (carried)
• Formed Swing Into Summer Working Group (carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several recommendations, including adding extreme-weather and animal-keeping provisions to the Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010, prohibiting personal audible fireworks, and approving a Wellness Day event for pets of low-income and homeless residents. The committee will also receive reports on council information and working group activities, and vote on rescheduling two 2022 meetings.

• Recommendation to add 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provisions to Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010
• Recommendation to prohibit setting off personal audible fireworks and restrict use to visual-effect-only fireworks
• Proposal to approve a 'Wellness Day' event for low-income residents and pets of the homeless, with a letter to local veterinarians
• Rescheduling May 25 and December 14, 2022 meetings to May 19 and December 8, 2022 due to web streaming conflicts
• Verbal report on Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group activities for April 2022

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommended adding an 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provision to the Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010. It also approved a Wellness Day event for low-income residents and homeless pets, and referred a fireworks-use report back for further study. Meeting dates were rescheduled to May 19 and December 8, 2022.

• Recommended adding 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provisions to By-law 14-2010 (carried)
• Approved 'Wellness Day' event for low-income residents and pets of the homeless (carried)
• Approved letter to veterinarians, amended to include Oshawa Animal Services email (carried)
• Referred fireworks-use report back to working group for further investigation (carried)
• Rescheduled May and December meetings to May 19 and December 8, 2022 (carried)
• Received verbal report on wildlife working group activities (carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a road occupancy permit for the Community Assisted Meal Program (C.A.M.P.), speed limit reductions on local streets, and various committee reports. The agenda includes multiple delegations from residents speaking on the C.A.M.P. permit request. Council will also vote on a time-sensitive motion regarding heavy truck traffic and weight restrictions.

• Road Occupancy Permit request for Community Assisted Meal Program (C.A.M.P.) (All Wards)
• Speed limit reduction to 40 km/h on Monaghan Avenue and Limerick Street (Ward 4)
• 40 km/h zone on Verdun Road between Eulalie Avenue and Olive Avenue with radar message boards (Ward 4)
• Declare 2022 as Year of the Garden and commit to be a Garden Friendly City (All Wards)
• Technical amendments to Property Standards By-law 1-2002 (All Wards)

Council denied Raymond Bond's request for a new Road Occupancy Permit for the Community Assisted Meal Program (C.A.M.P.) by a 7-4 vote after hearing from multiple delegations. Council also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $3.09M Darcy Street culvert replacement and a $1.87M Harmony Creek Trail extension, and endorsed Scenario 2A for Durham Region's growth management study. A motion to waive rules for a time-sensitive heavy truck traffic motion was lost (3-8).

• Denied Road Occupancy Permit for Community Assisted Meal Program (7-4)
• Approved $3,090,064 Darcy Street Culvert Replacement contract to Trisan Construction
• Approved $1,870,570 Harmony Creek Trail Extension contract to Melfer Construction Inc.
• Endorsed Scenario 2A for Durham Region growth management study (8-3)
• Approved 2022 Final Tax Rates By-law (10-1)
• Approved $941,345 single-source pumper truck contract to Darch Fire Inc.
• Approved $525,000 downtown decorative lighting program
• Approved 0.9m decorative fence on Charter Crescent at city cost (6-5)

Information Package

This is an information package for the April 20, 2022 electronic meeting. Council will receive and file correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities and agencies, including items on Durham Region's municipal comprehensive review, greenbelt expansion, gravel mining, and other topics. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of May 9, 2022.

• Correspondence from Town of Ajax on Envision Durham alternative land need scenarios
• Resolution from Town of Ajax supporting no urban expansion onto farmland in Durham Region's MCR
• Resolution from City of Cambridge requesting a moratorium on new gravel applications
• Resolution from Town of Georgina on limiting purchases of goods traced to Russia
• Minutes from eight Oshawa committees, including Environmental, Development Services, and Finance

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review several development applications for accessibility compliance, discuss e-scooter use in the city, and consider award nominations. The committee will make recommendations on site plans for townhouse developments and defer e-scooter comments to a future meeting.

• Site plan for 168 townhouses at 2466 Harmony Road North by Minto (Harmony Road) LP
• Application for 105 townhouse units at 570 Shakespeare Avenue by Cedar City Shakespeare Avenue Inc.
• Site plan for 20 stacked townhouses at 0 Dieppe Court by George Lysyk & Sons Ltd.
• Deferral of e-scooter comments to next meeting; speakers invited including David Lepofsky
• Recommendation to nominate Backdoor Mission for 2022 Durham Region Accessibility Award

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed three townhouse development applications and approved motions requesting specific accessibility features, including 1.8m paths of travel, curb ramps, tactile walking surface indicators, and AODA-compliant parking. The committee also deferred E-scooter comments to a future meeting, nominated the Backdoor Mission for a regional accessibility award, and created an Events Working Group.

• Approved accessibility requests for 168 townhouses at 2466 Harmony Road North
• Approved accessibility requests for 105 townhouses at 570 Shakespeare Avenue
• Approved accessibility requests for 20 stacked townhouses at 0 Dieppe Court
• Deferred E-scooter comments to next meeting pending E-Scooter Working Group report
• Recommended nominating Backdoor Mission for 2022 Durham Region Accessibility Award
• Created Events Working Group for Peony Festival and Canada Day events
• Adopted E-Scooter Working Group Report recommendations
• Recommended installing accessible bench in honour of Susie Boyle

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hear delegations and decide on a Road Occupancy Permit for the Community Assisted Meal Program (C.A.M.P.) at the former Midtown Drive site, with conflicting recommendations to grant or deny. It will also consider approving additional electric vehicle charging spaces downtown while denying others along King Street, and review reports on road salt reduction and active transportation.

• Road Occupancy Permit for C.A.M.P. at Midtown Drive site, May 1 2022 to April 30 2023
• EV charging: approve one additional space at 100 Simcoe Street South, deny six along King Street
• Refer Durham Catholic District School Board partnership request to staff
• Declare 2022 as Year of the Garden and Oshawa a Garden Friendly City
• Petition for 3-way stop at Verdun Road and Vimy Avenue, plus 40km/h zone

The Community Services Committee denied a new Road Occupancy Permit for the Community Assisted Meal Program (C.A.M.P.) at the former Midtown Drive site, voting 4-2 against the request. The committee also approved a motion to recommend to City Council that OPUC be allowed one additional EV charging space on Simcoe Street South but denied six proposed spaces along King Street. Other actions included referring the Durham Catholic District School Board partnership request to staff, referring the Active Transportation Advisory Committee's first report back for further consultation, and recommending a 40 km/h speed zone on Verdun Road between Eulalie and Olive Avenues.

• Denied Road Occupancy Permit for C.A.M.P. at Midtown Drive site (4-2)
• Approved one additional EV charging space at 100 Simcoe Street South for OPUC
• Denied six EV charging spaces along King Street for OPUC
• Referred Durham Catholic District School Board partnership request to staff (5-0)
• Referred Active Transportation Advisory Committee first report back for further consultation
• Recommended 40 km/h zone on Verdun Road between Eulalie and Olive Avenues
• Recommended reducing speed limit to 40 km/h on Monaghan Avenue and Limerick Street
• Declared 2022 as Year of the Garden and Oshawa a Garden Friendly City

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is deciding on several spending items, including a $525,000 downtown lighting program, a $1.08 million funding shortfall for the Harmony Creek Trail extension, and a $25,000 grant request from Durham Deaf Services. It will also consider amendments to development charges and the 2022 final tax rates by-law. The agenda includes a recommendation to defer the Canadian Automotive Museum report to May 16.

• Downtown lighting program: up to $525,000 from Civic Property Development Reserve for ~180 poles and holiday lights
• Harmony Creek Trail Extension: award contract to Melfer Construction Inc. for $1,916,217 (excl. HST) plus $1,084,000 additional funding
• Durham Deaf Services: one-time $25,000 grant request; staff recommend directing them to 2023 grant process
• Development Charges By-law 60-2019 amendment to remove parking and animal control services
• Pumper truck: single-source contract to Darch Fire Inc. for $941,345 including HST

The Finance Committee recommended Council approve a $1.84M contract for Harmony Creek Trail construction with $1.08M in additional funding, and approved the 2022 Final Tax Rates By-law. It also recommended amending the Development Charges By-law to remove parking and animal control, and approved a $941,345 single-source contract for a pumper truck. The Canadian Automotive Museum report was deferred to May 16, 2022.

• Approved Harmony Creek Trail contract to Melfer Construction Inc. for $1,838,217 plus $1.08M additional funding (carried)
• Approved 2022 Final Tax Rates By-law (carried)
• Approved Development Charges By-law amendment removing parking and animal control (6-0)
• Deferred Canadian Automotive Museum report to May 16, 2022 (5-1)
• Approved 2023 Budget public engagement initiatives in principle (4-2)
• Approved 2023 Budget timetable (5-1)
• Approved single-source pumper truck contract to Darch Fire Inc. up to $941,345 (6-0)
• Approved Darcy Street Culvert Replacement contract to Trisan Construction for $3,036,619 plus $470,700 additional funding (carried)

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

The Development Services Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two development applications: a 21-storey, 114-unit apartment building at 70 King Street East, and a mixed-use development at 941-991 Taunton Road East. The committee will also discuss and vote on endorsing a growth scenario for Durham Region's Municipal Comprehensive Review, and consider several other items including parkland dedication changes and street naming.

• Application DS-22-73: 21-storey, 114-unit apartment building at 70 King Street East, with two added storeys to Parkade 3 for off-site parking
• Application DS-22-75: Development at 941-991 Taunton Road East (SmartCentres REIT)
• DS-22-76: Endorsement of Scenario 2A for Durham Region's growth management study
• DS-22-78: Work plan for alternative parkland dedication rates under Bill 197
• DS-22-80: Motion to track and publish Committee of Adjustment decisions quarterly

The Development Services Committee voted 5-1 to endorse Scenario 2A, as submitted by the Columbus Developers Group, as the City's recommended scenario for the Region of Durham's Alternative Land Need Scenarios Report. The committee also directed staff to investigate naming a street after Bucky Richards, and referred the Heritage Oshawa Committee's first report back to staff for consultation with the property owner. Two development applications (70 King Street East and 941-991 Taunton Road East) were directed for further review and future reports.

• Endorsed Scenario 2A for Durham Region growth comments (5-1)
• Directed staff to investigate street naming honouring Bucky Richards (6-0)
• Referred Heritage Oshawa report on 827 Gordon St to staff for owner consultation (6-0)
• Referred 70 King St East 21-storey apartment application for further review
• Referred 941-991 Taunton Rd East supermarket application for further review
• Referred Midtown Mall pedestrian bridge to grant project candidate list (6-0)
• Defeated motion for public tracking of Committee of Adjustment decisions (0-6)
• Referred correspondence on Taunton Rd East to staff for future report

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including technical amendments to the Property Standards By-law and standardizing methods of service across multiple by-laws. The committee will also consider a notice of motion to investigate a new city slogan, a report from the Animal Care Advisory Committee, and a confidential appointment to the Oshawa Public Library Board. A motion to not enforce by-laws regarding a Road Occupancy Permit for CAMP is listed but recommended for withdrawal.

• Technical amendments to Property Standards By-law 1-2002 regarding Administrative Monetary Penalties and numbering
• Standardizing methods of service across 13 by-laws including Boulevard, Business Licensing, and Waste by-laws
• Notice of motion to investigate process for a new City Slogan (CORP-22-23)
• Appointment to fill one vacancy on the Oshawa Public Library Board (CORP-22-22)
• Motion to restore seating arrangement with committee members on South side of Chamber (CORP-22-27)

The Corporate Services Committee recommended several items to City Council, including technical amendments to the Property Standards By-law and standardizing methods of service across multiple by-laws. It also recommended receiving a notice of motion to investigate a new city slogan, and referred an animal care report back to the advisory committee. A motion to restore a seating arrangement was lost.

• Recommended technical amendments to Property Standards By-law 1-2002
• Recommended standardizing methods of service across 13 by-laws
• Recommended receiving notice of motion to investigate new city slogan (4-0)
• Referred Animal Care Advisory Committee report back for more info
• Recommended appointment to Oshawa Public Library Board vacancy
• Withdrew motion on non-enforcement of CAMP road occupancy permit
• Lost motion to restore seating arrangement (2-3)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations and make recommendations on e-scooter use, a cultural feasibility study, and Bike Month 2022. The committee will also consider a list of proposed locations for bicycle repair stations and review its 2021 accomplishments. Several items are recommendations to be forwarded to City Council.

• Recommendation to endorse e-scooter use with by-law enforcement, expanded cycling network, and synchronized rules with Durham Region
• Recommendation to proclaim June 2022 as Bike Month in Oshawa
• Proposed list of 13 bicycle repair station locations, including Lakeview Park, City Hall, and along the Oshawa Creek Trail
• Presentation on one-way to two-way conversion of Albert, Celina, Brock, and Colborne Streets
• Presentation on Arts Resource Centre Cultural Hub Feasibility Study

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee endorsed recommendations from its E-Scooters Working Group to be included in a forthcoming staff report, including supporting e-scooters as alternative transportation, enhancing by-law enforcement, expanding cycling infrastructure, coordinating with regional municipalities, and dedicating road maintenance savings to active transportation. The committee also proclaimed June 2022 as Bike Month, recommended 13 locations for bicycle repair stations, and proposed temporary street closures for cycling and pedestrian use.

• Endorsed e-scooter recommendations for staff report (carried)
• Proclaimed June 2022 as Bike Month in Oshawa (carried)
• Recommended 13 bicycle repair station locations to Council (carried)
• Recommended closing John Street and Elmgrove Avenue for one weekend in July and August 2022 (carried)
• Directed working group to investigate Airport Trail/pathway link to Heritage site (carried)
• Referred Bicycle Repair Station item to working group report (carried)
• Received 2021 Year End Accomplishments report for information (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several working group reports, including recommendations on e-scooters, road salt reduction, a fall film night event, and a tree giveaway. The committee will also hear a presentation on a cultural hub feasibility study and consider a $100 membership invoice.

• Recommendation to not implement an e-scooter pilot program, citing environmental concerns
• Recommendation to investigate reducing road salt use in Oshawa
• Proposal to allocate $4,000 to the Tree Planting Working Group for an annual tree giveaway
• Creation of a Fall Film Night Working Group with four members appointed
• Approval of $100 annual membership to Durham Integrated Growers

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the City of Oshawa not implement an e-scooter pilot program, citing environmental concerns, and to monitor it annually if implemented. The committee also approved $4,000 for the annual tree giveaway, created a Fall Film Night working group, and recommended investigating road salt reduction.

• Approved $100 annual membership to Durham Integrated Growers
• Created Fall Film Night Working Group with 4 members appointed
• Approved $4,000 budget allocation for annual tree giveaway
• Recommended against e-scooter pilot program (Part 1)
• Recommended annual monitoring of e-scooter program if implemented (Part 2)
• Recommended investigating road salt reduction recommendations
• Requested presentation from Dr. Andrea Kirkwood on road salt issues

Corporate Services Committee Special Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee is holding a special meeting to hear delegations from residents and consider correspondence regarding the proposed expansion of the Residential Rental Housing Licensing program city-wide. The agenda includes procedural items to add and hear delegations, and a referral of correspondence to staff for an upcoming report.

• Delegations from 13 individuals, including Michael Dominguez, Christopher Seepe, Asquith Allen, and others
• Chris Vale to address committee on extending Residential Rental Housing Licensing city-wide
• Correspondence CORP-22-21 from Paul Punnoose on rental housing licensing expansion referred to staff
• Motion to extend Anita Bongers-Lewis's delegation time by two minutes

The Corporate Services Committee held a special meeting to hear public delegations regarding the proposed city-wide expansion of the Residential Rental Housing Licensing program. No decisions were made on the expansion itself; the only action taken was referring a written submission from Paul Punnoose to staff for inclusion in an upcoming report. The meeting was procedural, focused on gathering input.

• Added delegations to the April 4, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Heard delegations from 10 individuals on rental housing licensing expansion
• Extended delegation time for Anita Bongers-Lewis by two minutes (carried)
• Referred correspondence CORP-22-21 from Paul Punnoose to staff for inclusion in upcoming report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:19 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council meets on March 28, 2022 to consider a Lakeridge Health response on a proposed new Durham Region hospital, a request to repurpose the former General Motors of Canada headquarters, and several development and transportation items. Council will also hear delegations on a water drainage issue at 903 Black Cherry Drive, a site plan application for 1231 Ormond Drive, and airport noise abatement. Several time-sensitive motions on speeding in Raglan and Columbus and a Community Safety Zone designation are proposed, requiring a two-thirds vote to waive procedure rules.

• Lakeridge Health response on site selection for a proposed new hospital in Durham Region, with a motion to oppose any reduction in services at Lakeridge Health Oshawa
• Friends of Second Marsh request to repurpose the former General Motors of Canada headquarters on Colonel Sam Drive into a Great Lakes Centre
• Delegations on a water drainage issue at 903 Black Cherry Drive (Ward 1) and a site plan application for 1231 Ormond Drive (Ward 1)
• Proposed noise abatement procedures for the Oshawa Executive Airport (Ward 2)
• Time-sensitive motions on speeding in Raglan and Columbus and a Community Safety Zone designation

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to hear presentations on a proposed 21-storey residential building at 70 King Street East, a demolition request for 1454 Simcoe Street North, and a cultural hub feasibility study. The committee will also consider creating a working group to evaluate designating 30 Connaught Street, and receive several reports on plaques, work plan, and heritage properties.

• Presentation on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 21-storey building at 70 King Street East (TT7 Inc.)
• Presentation on request to demolish 1454 Simcoe Street North
• Recommendation to create working group to evaluate designating 30 Connaught Street
• Report HTG-22-14 on Heritage Oshawa Plaques for Designated Properties
• Report HTG-22-17 on List of Properties with Structures Built in 1952 (deferred to April 28)

Information Package

This is an information package for the City of Oshawa, containing correspondence and reports for council to receive and file. It includes updates on regional planning, a resignation from Heritage Oshawa, and various reports on city finances, housing, and development. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future agenda.

• Summary of contracts over $500,000 awarded Dec 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
• 2021 Housing Monitoring Report
• 2021 Annual Statement of Building Permit Revenues and Expenses
• Remuneration and expenses for Mayor, Council, and appointees for 2021
• Correspondence on Envision Durham planning studies and Foreign Trade Zone

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and vote on recommendations to amend the Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010, including adding extreme weather and animal keeping provisions, and exempting service animals from licensing fees. It will also consider a working group report on wildlife and pool safety communications. The agenda includes a presentation on an Arts Resource Centre Cultural Hub feasibility study and a report from City Council.

• Recommendation to add 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provisions to Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010
• Recommendation to exempt service animals from City licensing fee, with a motion to withdraw that recommendation
• Recommendation to prepare a brochure or communication on wildlife relocation and pool safety devices
• Presentation: Nordicity - Arts Resource Centre Cultural Hub Feasibility Study
• Report OACAC-22-09: Information from Oshawa City Council, February 22, 2022

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommended adding an 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provision to the Responsible Pet Owners By-law 14-2010. A motion to exempt service animals from licensing fees was withdrawn, and the related report was received for information. The committee also directed the Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group to prepare a communication on wildlife relocation and pool safety devices.

• Recommended adding 'Extreme Weather' and 'Keeping of Animals' provisions to By-law 14-2010 (carried)
• Withdrew motion to exempt service animals from licensing fees (carried)
• Received report on service animals for information (carried)
• Directed working group to prepare communication on wildlife relocation and pool safety (carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee will hear delegations and consider recommendations on traffic safety, including support for Durham Region's Vision Zero resolution, community safety zones on Raglan Road East and Woodstream Avenue, and a four-way stop at Esterbrook Drive. It will also decide on deferring an indoor tennis facility proposal, updating the Emergency Management By-law, and amending the Delegation By-law. Several items are routine or housekeeping, such as the outstanding items list and optional tree installation status quo.

• Endorse Durham Region's Vision Zero resolution and support increased DRPS enforcement, with amendments on automated enforcement and built environment tools
• Approve Community Safety Zone on Woodstream Avenue from Grandview Street North to Esterbrook Drive and four-way stop sign at Esterbrook Drive and Woodstream Avenue
• Refer Jill Coffey's request for Community Safety Zone on Raglan Road East to staff for a report
• Defer indoor tennis facility proposal by Tennis Clubs of Canada until Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facilities Needs Assessment update is complete
• Amend Emergency Management By-law 77-2008 to update designated persons lists for Municipal Control Group and Community Emergency Management Program Committee

The Community Services Committee endorsed the Region of Durham's Vision Zero resolution and supported increased DRPS enforcement, but voted to take no position on automated enforcement until a regional report is reviewed. It also approved a Community Safety Zone on Woodstream Avenue and a four-way stop at Esterbrook Drive, and referred several traffic and parking requests to staff or other committees.

• Endorsed Region of Durham Vision Zero resolution, supporting increased DRPS enforcement (6-0)
• Amended Vision Zero motion to take no position on automated enforcement until regional report reviewed (5-1)
• Approved Community Safety Zone on Woodstream Avenue from Grandview Street North to Esterbrook Drive (5-1)
• Approved four-way stop sign at Esterbrook Drive and Woodstream Avenue (6-0)
• Referred Jill Coffey's Raglan Road East safety zone request to staff for report
• Referred parking concerns at Northern Dancer Public School to Corporate Services Committee
• Endorsed school board request for provincial funding for safe bus turnarounds
• Referred Environmental Advisory Committee report on weeds by-law to staff

Finance Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports and recommend contract awards to City Council. Key items include a $4.03 million contract for Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park construction, a $1.09 million HVAC retrofit at Fire Hall #1, and a request to support the Region of Durham's Active Transportation Fund application. The committee will also receive routine updates on investments, corporate payments, and financial position.

• Contract award to Anthony Furlano Construction Inc. for Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park construction, $3,387,930 (plus $646,119 provisional items)
• Contract award to Mapleridge Mechanical Contracting Inc. for HVAC retrofit at Fire Hall #1, $972,769 (plus $114,000 provisional items)
• Contract award to Amtec Engineering Ltd for pedestrian bridge consulting services, $132,500 plus H.S.T.
• Request to support Region of Durham's Active Transportation Fund application for multi-use paths on Wilson Road, Rossland Road, and Farewell Street
• Authorization to add road candidates to asphalt pavement rehabilitation contract within approved $1,865,000 budget

The Finance Committee recommended City Council approve several contract awards and funding approvals, including a $4,034,049 contract for Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park construction and a $1.5 million funding increase. It also recommended awarding a $1,086,769 HVAC retrofit contract for Fire Hall #1, a $132,500 pedestrian bridge consulting contract, and a $621,504 transit station area plan contract. All recommendations were carried and will go to City Council for final approval.

• Recommended award of Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park construction contract to Anthony Furlano Construction Inc. for $4,034,049 (carried)
• Recommended award of HVAC retrofit contract for Fire Hall #1 to Mapleridge Mechanical Contracting Inc. for $1,086,769 (carried)
• Recommended award of pedestrian bridge consulting contract to Amtec Engineering Ltd for $132,500 (carried)
• Recommended award of Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment contract to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC for $256,073 (carried)
• Recommended award of Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area Plan contract to Parsons Inc. for $621,504 (carried)
• Recommended approval of $1.5 million additional funding for Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park (carried)
• Recommended approval of $596,000 additional funding for Fire Hall #1 HVAC retrofit (carried)
• Recommended support for Region of Durham Active Transportation Fund application (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on e-scooter use in the city, the development of the Oshawa Accessibility Plan, and accessibility recommendations for three development applications. The committee will also consider proclaiming National AccessAbility Week and receive updates on its work plan and council information.

• Correspondence from Bird Canada on e-scooters added to agenda and referred to presentation
• Recommendation to defer e-scooter comments and create an E-Scooter Working Group
• Request to proclaim May 29 – June 4, 2022 as National AccessAbility Week
• Accessibility recommendations for 21-storey residential building at 70 King Street East
• Accessibility recommendations for industrial building at 1565 Thornton Road North

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred comments on e-scooters to the next meeting and created an E-Scooter Working Group to research their use. The committee also approved accessibility recommendations for several development applications, including a 21-storey residential building at 70 King Street East and an industrial building at 1565 Thornton Road North. A site plan application for 168 townhouses at 2466 Harmony Road North was deferred to the next meeting.

• Deferred e-scooter comments to next meeting; invited speakers including AODA Alliance chair, Lakeridge Health, Brain Injury Association, and e-scooter vendors
• Created E-Scooter Working Group; appointed Gino Vendetti (Chair), Olga Leyenson, and Councillor McConkey
• Approved accessibility requests for 70 King Street East 21-storey residential building (TT7 Inc.)
• Approved accessibility requests for 1565 Thornton Road North industrial building (CSPAC Industrial Thornton Woods LP)
• Deferred site plan application for 2466 Harmony Road North 168 townhouses (Minto) to next meeting
• Requested City Council proclaim May 29 – June 4, 2022 as National AccessAbility Week and raise OAAC flag at City Hall
• Received reports on Council information and 2022 Work Plan Update for information

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider two notices of motion: one opposing certain recommendations of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force that would limit municipal decision-making and public input, and another expressing disappointment with an Ontario Land Tribunal decision allowing development on the Lake Ontario waterfront. The committee will also hear delegations on airport noise, a drainage issue, and a legal opinion on a transportation matter, and will consider correspondence related to an anaerobic digester at 1515 Thornton Road North.

• Notice of motion opposing Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations (DS-22-56)
• Notice of motion on Lake Ontario waterfront development by SO Developments (DS-22-57)
• Delegation on proposed noise abatement procedures for Oshawa Executive Airport
• Delegation on water drainage issue at 903 Black Cherry Drive
• Correspondence DS-22-46 on 5052 Harmony Road North and 1515 Thornton Road North (Evergreen Environmental)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations on e-scooter use, the Florell Park redevelopment, and road salt/snow clearing practices. They will also consider reports recommending a working group on e-scooters, a referral of the Road Salt Working Group report for more input, and comments on the Boulevard By-law.

• Presentation on e-scooter use in Oshawa; recommendation to create a working group with three committee members appointed
• Presentation on Florell Park redevelopment project
• Presentation on road salt and snow clearing policies and best practices
• Report OEAC-22-15: recommends assessing alternatives to chloride salts (sand, beet juice, brines), identifying salt-vulnerable areas, and public education on salt impacts
• Report OEAC-22-16: Boulevard By-law 136-2006 received for information and referred to working group for comments

Finance Committee Special Meeting

The committee reviewed a proposal for security surveillance and guard services including a $857,000 capital project. Members also discussed endorsing several projects for potential funding through the Active Transportation Fund.

• Security technology infrastructure capital project of $857,000 plus H.S.T.
• One-year contract extension for Logixx Security Inc. for surveillance and guard services
• Active Transportation Fund projects including Oshawa Creek Trail and Michael Starr Trail
• Request for Region of Durham to assist with 50 per cent of Dedicated Downtown Patrol Enforcement Resource cost

The Finance Committee voted 3-2 to refer Report FIN-22-22 on extending the security surveillance and guard services contract with Logixx Security Inc. to City Council without a recommendation. The report also proposed approving $857,000 plus H.S.T. for a dedicated downtown patrol option, funded from the Remuneration Reserve, and requesting Durham Region to share 50% of the cost. The committee also endorsed several active transportation grant projects, with amendments removing some items and referring the Lakeview Park Walkway for further staff review.

• Referred security contract extension and downtown patrol option to Council without recommendation (3-2)
• Endorsed Active Transportation Fund projects, as amended, for grant submission
• Deleted lighting projects and Lakeview Park Walkway from Active Transportation Fund list
• Referred Lakeview Park Walkway to staff for additional report
• Referred Chamber of Commerce correspondence on downtown safety to Report FIN-22-22

City Council Special Meeting

Council approved extending the security surveillance and guard services contract with Logixx Security Inc. for one year and endorsed Option 1 for a Dedicated Downtown Patrol Enforcement Resource, funded at $857,000 plus H.S.T. from the Remuneration Reserve. The motion also requests Durham Region to cover 50% of the cost. Council also endorsed four active transportation projects for grant applications. A motion to refer the security item for public consultation was defeated.

• Approved one-year extension of security contract with Logixx Security Inc. (7-2)
• Approved $857,000 plus H.S.T. for Dedicated Downtown Patrol Enforcement Resource from Remuneration Reserve (7-2)
• Requested Durham Region to fund 50% of downtown patrol cost via memorandum of understanding (7-2)
• Endorsed Active Transportation Fund grant applications for Oshawa Creek Trail, T.M.P. Trail Link 3, Michael Starr Trail Paving, and Downtown Streetscape Redevelopment (11-0)
• Defeated motion to refer FIN-22-22 to staff for public consultation (3-6)
• Defeated amendment to add Harmony Creek Trail lighting to Active Transportation Fund projects (2-9)
• Defeated motion to waive rules to discuss Ritson School acquisition (2-9)
• Adopted confirming by-law (10-1)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to receive information reports from City Council and to consider endorsing its 2021 year-end accomplishments report for inclusion in the Council Information Package. The agenda includes no presentations, delegations, or correspondence, and is largely procedural.

• Receive Report HTG-22-05 on the Sixth Report of Heritage Oshawa for information
• Receive Report HTG-22-06 on the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy for information
• Endorse Report HTG-22-07 as Heritage Oshawa's 2021 Accomplishments Report

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive reports from its working groups and an update from City Council. The main action item is a proposal to approach local schools about making bat houses, with an amendment to the original recommendation. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being received for information.

• Report OACAC-22-04: Information from Oshawa City Council (Jan 24, 2022)
• Report OACAC-22-05: Regulatory and By-law Working Group report
• Report OACAC-22-06: Community Resources and Education Working Group report
• Report OACAC-22-07: Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group report, with amended recommendation to approach local schools about bat houses
• OACAC-22-08: Update on 'Living with Community Cats' brochure

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee received four reports for information and approved one amended motion. The committee voted to approach local schools about making bat houses, after an amendment removed the specific request for a woodworking credit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Report OACAC-22-04 (City Council info) for information
• Received Report OACAC-22-05 (Regulatory and By-law Working Group) for information
• Received Report OACAC-22-06 (Community Resources and Education Working Group) for information
• Amended and carried motion to approach local schools about making bat houses (removed 'request a school' and 'for a woodworking credit')
• Received OACAC-22-08 update on 'Living with Community Cats' brochure for information

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several reports regarding local infrastructure projects, public safety measures, and updates to city bylaws. Key discussions include trail lighting, street signage, and adjustments to various service fees.

• Installation of a 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road
• Installation of 'No Heavy Trucks' signs on Greenhill Avenue
• Proposal for full lighting of the Michael Starr Trail
• Removal of a mural located at 32-40 King Street East
• Update to General Fees and Charges By-law regarding Cemetery and Fire services

Council approved a Community Safety Zone on Greenhill Avenue from Wilson Road North to Harmony Road North (8-3), after an amendment to extend the originally proposed limits. Council also renamed the Northview Branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries to the John Aker Northview Branch (11-0) and approved funding up to $22,000 for the change. Several other items were approved, including a 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road, a heavy truck ban on Greenhill Avenue, and a motion condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine (11-0).

• Designated Greenhill Avenue (Wilson Rd N to Harmony Rd N) a Community Safety Zone (8-3)
• Renamed Northview Library to John Aker Northview Branch; approved up to $22,000 funding (11-0)
• Approved 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road (consent)
• Approved No Heavy Trucks signs on Greenhill Avenue between Wilson Rd N and Harmony Rd N (consent)
• Approved motion condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine (11-0)
• Authorized staff to investigate a Heritage Conservation District in Columbus (10-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Laval Park Clubhouse critical repairs and new licence agreement with Optimist Club (consent)
• Referred electronic/in-person meeting procedure to staff for report (8-3)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review four site plan applications and one information report. The committee will make recommendations on accessibility features for proposed developments, including townhouses, a personal support building, and two mixed-use towers. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design.

• Site plan for 24 townhouse units at 925 Harmony Road North
• Personal support building with offices and apartments at 1356 Simcoe Street South
• Two additional buildings and parking expansion at 4179 Simcoe Street North
• Two 18-storey mixed-use buildings at 0 Richmond Street East
• Information report from City Council meeting of January 24, 2022

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed four site plan applications and passed motions requesting specific accessibility conditions for each. These included requirements for concrete sidewalks, rest areas, curb ramps, tactile walking surface indicators, accessible parking design, lighting, and power door operators, all to be designed per the Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (OADS) and AODA. The committee also received a report on City Council information from January 24, 2022, and heard a presentation on the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design. All motions were carried.

• Received Report OAAC-22-08 on City Council information from January 24, 2022, for information.
• Requested accessibility conditions for 925 Harmony Road North townhouse development, including concrete sidewalks, rest areas, OADS-compliant curb ramps, and accessible parking details.
• Requested accessibility conditions for 1356 Simcoe Street South personal support building, including 1.8 m paths, TWSIs, power door operators, and accessible parking design.
• Requested accessibility conditions for 4179 Simcoe Street North expansion, including 1800 mm sidewalk width, accessible parking, lighting, and power door operators; amended to add power door operators at all public entries.
• Requested accessibility conditions for 0 Richmond Street East two 18-storey mixed-use buildings, including concrete paths, rest areas, TWSIs, accessible parking, signage, and power door operators.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Information Package

This is an information package for the February 15, 2022 electronic meeting of Oshawa City Council. The agenda consists of correspondence, reports, and committee minutes for receiving and filing, with no decisions or votes scheduled. Items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of March 7, 2022.

• Correspondence from Durham school boards requesting provincial funding for safe school bus turnarounds on dead-end roads
• Resignations from Oshawa Committee of Adjustment and Animal Care Advisory Committee
• Envision Durham Growth Management Study – Alternative Land Need Scenarios forwarded by Region of Durham
• Correspondence regarding Canadian Automotive Museum funding
• Resolutions from other municipalities on topics including Vision Zero enforcement, EV Action Plan, and homelessness

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including a request to explore multi-year funding for the Canadian Automotive Museum, a summary of large contracts, and proposed fee updates. The committee will also consider endorsing projects for the Active Transportation Fund and will enter a closed session to discuss property tax arrears.

• Referral of correspondence on Canadian Automotive Museum grant for report on multi-year funding options
• Summary of contracts over $500,000 awarded Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2021
• Amendment to General Fees and Charges By-law for cemetery and fire services fees
• Endorsement of projects for Active Transportation Fund: Oshawa Creek Trail, ATMP Trail Link 3, Michael Starr Trail paving, Downtown Streetscape, Lakeview Park Walkway
• Closed session to discuss 2021 Year End Property Tax Arrears

The Finance Committee recommended endorsing five Active Transportation Fund projects (Oshawa Creek Trail, A.T.M.P. Trail Link 3, Michael Starr Trail, Downtown Streetscape Redevelopment, Lakeview Park Walkway) and added Harmony Creek Trail Extension and lighting to the Michael Starr Trail. It also referred the report back to staff for more information on the added projects. The committee referred correspondence about the Canadian Automotive Museum grant to staff for a report on financial support options, and referred a Durham Deaf Services grant request to staff.

• Endorsed 5 Active Transportation Fund projects for submission (carried)
• Added Harmony Creek Trail Extension to Active Transportation Fund list (carried)
• Added 'and Lighting' to Michael Starr Trail paving project (carried)
• Referred Active Transportation Fund report to staff for more info (carried)
• Referred Canadian Automotive Museum grant correspondence to staff (6-0)
• Referred Durham Deaf Services grant request to staff (carried)
• Received contracts over $500,000 summary for information (carried)
• Received 2021 Year End Property Tax Arrears report for information (carried)

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Community Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and recommend items to City Council. Key items include a request for a 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road, a notice of motion to investigate a city-wide windrow clearing program, and a notice of motion to explore radar camera agreements for speed enforcement. The committee will also consider reports on community gardens, a mural removal, and accessibility.

• Request for 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road (Ward 2)
• Notice of motion to investigate city-wide windrow clearing program for residential driveways
• Notice of motion to investigate radar camera agreements and survey resident interest
• Formation of Pepper Patch Community Garden Committee at 138 and 139 Albert Street
• Authorization to remove mural 'On the Lake (The Argyle)' at 32-40 King Street East

The Community Services Committee recommended installing a 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road. A motion to study a city-wide windrow clearing program was defeated, as was a motion to refer radar camera discussions to staff. The committee also referred the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee's report to staff for consultation with OCCNA.

• Recommended a 4-way stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road (motion carried).
• Defeated a motion to survey residents on a city-wide windrow clearing program (1-5).
• Defeated a motion to consider a phased windrow clearing program (1-5).
• Received a notice of motion on radar cameras for information (4-2).
• Defeated a motion to refer radar camera discussions to staff (2-4).
• Referred the OAAC report to staff to consult with OCCNA (motion carried).
• Referred the Environmental Advisory Committee's first report to staff (motion carried).
• Recommended installing 'No Heavy Trucks' signs on Greenhill Avenue (motion carried).

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee will consider renaming the Northview Branch of the Oshawa Public Library to the John Aker Northview Branch, with funding up to $22,000. They will also discuss a noise exemption request and notice process, and endorse the terms of reference for the 2022 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee. The agenda includes several procedural items and a recommendation to add correspondence regarding the library renaming.

• Proposed renaming of Northview Library to John Aker Northview Branch, with funding up to $22,000 from the Corporate Expenditures Public Relations Account
• Noise exemption request and notice process: proposed amendments to Noise By-law 112-82 and General Fees and Charges By-law 13-2003 (Option A)
• Draft Terms of Reference for the 2022 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee to be endorsed
• Correspondence CORP-22-10 from Joy Wawrzyniak regarding the library renaming to be added to the agenda
• Motion to refer Report CORP-22-09 back to staff for a hybrid recommendation

The Corporate Services Committee recommended that City Council rename the Northview Branch of the Oshawa Public Library to the John Aker Northview Branch, with up to $22,000 in funding. The committee also recommended amending the noise exemption process to notify ward councillors and the mayor, subject to a three-year review. A motion to receive a noise report for information was lost on a tie vote.

• Recommended renaming Northview Library to John Aker Northview Branch (6-0)
• Approved up to $22,000 for library name change from Corporate Expenditures Public Relations Account (6-0)
• Recommended amending Noise By-law 112-82 and Fees By-law 13-2003 per Option A, with added notification to ward councillors and mayor (4-2)
• Added three-year review provision to noise exemption process (4-2)
• Motion to receive noise report for information lost (3-3)
• Motion to refer noise report back to staff lost (3-3)
• Motion to withdraw noise recommendation lost (2-4)

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

The Development Services Committee will consider a request for an environmental assessment of the expanded Durham Energy from Waste facility, hear delegations, and review several staff reports. At the evening public meeting, it will take public input on two zoning applications: one for 157 stacked townhouses near Ritson Road North and Adelaide Avenue East, and another for two mixed-use towers with 1,410 units near Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road.

• Request for Minister of Environment to order EA for Durham Energy from Waste facility expansion
• DS-22-23: 157 stacked townhouses east of Ritson Road North, north of Adelaide Avenue East
• DS-22-30: Two mixed-use buildings (18-35 and 16-30 storeys) with 1,410 units and commercial space near Harbour Road
• DS-22-28: Preferred plan for Windfields Farm Drive collector road connection
• DS-22-33: $90,000 for Laval Park Clubhouse repairs and new licence agreement with Optimist Club

The Development Services Committee referred two large development applications back to staff for further review: a 157-unit stacked townhouse proposal east of Ritson Road North and a two-tower mixed-use proposal (up to 35 storeys, 1,410 units) east of Simcoe Street South. The committee also recommended advancing a heritage conservation district investigation for Columbus and delayed the Columbus statutory public meeting to 2023. A motion requesting an environmental assessment for the Durham Energy from Waste facility was defeated 0-5.

• Referred 157-unit stacked townhouse application (Ritson Rd N/Adelaide Ave E) back to staff (carried)
• Referred 1,410-unit two-tower mixed-use application (Simcoe St S/Harbour Rd) back to staff (carried)
• Authorized investigation into potential Heritage Conservation District for Columbus (5-0)
• Delayed Columbus statutory Planning Act Public Meeting to no earlier than Q1 2023 (5-0)
• Defeated motion requesting EA for Durham Energy from Waste facility expansion (0-5)
• Approved letter of support for Durham Regional Technology Development Site funding application (carried)
• Approved second public engagement for one-way to two-way street conversion study (carried)
• Approved updating accessibility standards to include car lifts and stacked parking (carried)

Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to hear presentations and make recommendations on several active transportation items. Key items include proposed updates to committee policies, a review of committee matters, the Harmony Creek Trail Extension, Trail Link 4, and the implementation status of active transportation projects. The committee will also consider partnering with Cycle Toronto for Bike Month 2022 with $4,500 in funding, and provide input on placing bicycle repair stations along Oshawa trails.

• Recommendation to allocate $4,500 from the 2022 OATAC operating budget for Bike Month 2022 with Cycle Toronto
• Recommendation to place bicycle repair stations at Ontario Tech University and Larry Ladd Bridge
• Presentation on Harmony Creek Trail Extension by Parks Project Manager Alexis Moxley
• Presentation on Active Transportation Master Plan - Trail Link 4
• Review of Advisory Committees of Council Policy (Report OATAC-22-03)

The Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee elected Dean Lindsay as Chair and Robert Astley as Vice Chair for one-year terms. It endorsed a report on advisory committee policy, approved a $4,500 partnership with Cycle Toronto for Bike Month 2022, and created working groups for Bike Month and active transportation projects. A referral on bicycle repair station placement was deferred to the next meeting.

• Elected Dean Lindsay as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Robert Astley as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Endorsed Report OATAC-22-03 on advisory committee policy review (motion carried)
• Approved $4,500 from 2022 operating budget for Bike Month 2022 partnership with Cycle Toronto (motion carried)
• Created 2022 Bike Month Working Group with Dean Lindsay, Michele Cauley, Theresa Corless, and community member Jim Irving (motion carried)
• Created 2022 Active Transportation Projects Working Group with Jim Bate, Bob Astley, Michelle Cauley, and community members Jim Irvine and Robert Merrin (motion carried)
• Deferred referral OATAC-22-04 on bicycle repair station placement to next meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule as per Report OATAC-22-02 (motion carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive and discuss several reports, including information from City Council, an optional street tree installation proposal, and native plant working group reports on Gold Point Reserve, the Boulevard Garden By-law, and the Weeds By-law. The committee will vote on endorsements and referrals to staff.

• Report OEAC-22-08: Information from City Council on Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
• Report OEAC-22-09: Optional Street Tree Installation - Tree Planting Working Group Report
• Report OEAC-22-10: Gold Point Reserve Native Plant Working Group Report
• Report OEAC-22-11: Boulevard Garden By-law proposed changes
• Report OEAC-22-12: Weeds By-law recommendations

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee endorsed a report on optional street tree installation and submitted it as the committee's comments. It also referred a boulevard garden by-law report to staff for a presentation, recommended the city investigate weed by-law changes, and created a road salt working group. A report on the Gold Point Reserve native plant proposal was received for information after motions to endorse or refer it back failed.

• Endorsed OEAC-22-09 on Optional Street Tree Installation (carried)
• Received OEAC-22-10 Gold Point Reserve Native Plant Working Group Report for information (carried)
• Referred OEAC-22-11 Boulevard Garden By-law report to staff for presentation (carried)
• Recommended Community Services Committee investigate OEAC-22-12 Weeds By-law recommendations (carried)
• Created Road Salt Working Group with A.J. Groen as Chair (carried)
• Requested staff presentation on greenhouse operations (carried)

City Council Special Meeting

Oshawa City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Capital Hill Group Ottawa Inc. about the city's preferred sites for the proposed new Lakeridge Health Acute Care Hospital, and to consider awarding a contract for Rotary Park redevelopment. Council adopted a motion to publicly share the city's hospital submission and request Lakeridge Health to release all Expert Panel submissions and assessments. Council also approved awarding a $968,502 contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Rotary Park redevelopment design and construction.

• Presentation on two proposed hospital sites: Site 1 (Simcoe St N & Britannia Ave W, 25.8 ha) and Site 2 (Simcoe St N & Hwy 407, 24.3 ha)
• Motion to request Lakeridge Health release all Expert Panel submissions, option-to-purchase documents, and assessments for public review
• Amendment requesting Lakeridge Health guarantee current Oshawa hospital services (emergency, day surgery, in-patient surgeries) be retained or increased
• Amendment urging Lakeridge Health board to include at least 3 Oshawa residents
• Contract award to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Rotary Park redevelopment: $968,502 (excl. tax)

Council directed staff to publish the city's hospital site submission and presentation, and formally asked Lakeridge Health to release all Expert Panel submissions, purchase options, assessments, and the Master Plan. It also requested written guarantees that Oshawa hospital services be retained or enhanced, and that the board include at least three Oshawa residents. Separately, Council awarded a $968,502 contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Rotary Park redevelopment design and construction.

• Approved motion to publish city's hospital submission and request Lakeridge Health release all Expert Panel documents (10-0)
• Approved amendment requiring Lakeridge Health to guarantee current Oshawa services retained or enhanced (10-0)
• Approved amendment urging Lakeridge Health board to include at least 3 Oshawa residents (10-0)
• Approved amendment to release 10km radius criteria and calculations (9-0)
• Approved amendment authorizing Mayor to involve LHIN and Ministry of Health (9-0)
• Awarded $968,502 contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Rotary Park redevelopment (10-0)
• Approved amendment to provide bidders' value scores and prices to Council members upon request (8-2)
• Passed confirming by-law 10-2022 (9-0)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair for a one-year term, with Diane Stephen nominated as Chair and Nadim Lalani as Vice Chair. The committee will also receive several reports, including a 2021 budget year-end update and information from recent City Council meetings. A report on 2021 year-end accomplishments is to be endorsed and referred to a working group for review.

• Nomination of Diane Stephen as Chair for one year
• Nomination of Nadim Lalani as Vice Chair for one year
• Report HTG-22-01: 2021 Budget Year End Update received for information
• Report HTG-22-04: 2021 Year-end Accomplishments endorsed and referred to working group
• Working group appointed: Alan Willison (Chair), Diane Stephen, Chris Lapa

Heritage Oshawa held its annual organizational meeting, re-electing Diane Stephen as Chair and Nadim Lalani as Vice Chair for one-year terms. The committee received several information reports and referred its 2021 Year-End Accomplishments Report to a working group for review.

• Diane Stephen re-elected as Chair for one-year term (motion carried)
• Nadim Lalani re-elected as Vice Chair for one-year term (motion carried)
• Received HTG-22-01 2021 Budget Year End Update for information (motion carried)
• Received HTG-22-02 Information from City Council Nov 22, 2021 for information (motion carried)
• Received HTG-22-03 Information from City Council Dec 13, 2021 for information (motion carried)
• Withdrew motion to receive HTG-22-04 2021 Accomplishments Report for information (motion carried)
• Referred HTG-22-04 to 2021 Year End Accomplishments Working Group; appointed Alan Willison (Chair), Diane Stephen, Chris Lapa (motion carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee is holding an electronic meeting on January 25, 2022. The agenda includes procedural items such as declarations of interest, election of chair and vice chair, an operational update from Animal Services, and standard items like delegations, referrals, and reports. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Animal Services operational update
• Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure review

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee elected Melinda Diebel as Chair and Kim Marchbank as Vice Chair for one-year terms. The committee also created three working groups to address by-laws, community resources, and wildlife, each with appointed members and chairs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Melinda Diebel as Chair for one-year term (motion carried)
• Elected Kim Marchbank as Vice Chair for one-year term (motion carried)
• Created Regulatory and By-law Working Group; appointed Martin Field as Chair (motion carried)
• Created Community Resources and Education Working Group; appointed Dianne Fil as Chair (motion carried)
• Created Wildlife and Other Animals' Working Group; appointed Kelli Polsinelli as Chair (motion carried)

City Council Meeting

Oshawa City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a 3-unit apartment building at 100 Byng Avenue, a proposal for new telecommunications towers on city land, and a request to reduce the speed limit on Farewell Street. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence, as well as a motion to reconsider a previous decision about fencing on Charter Crescent.

• Zoning amendment for 3-unit apartment at 100 Byng Avenue (File Z-2021-08)
• Proposed telecommunications towers at 171 Harmony Road South and 1449 Conlin Road East (Rogers Communications)
• Speed reduction on Farewell Street from 50 km/h to 40 km/h between Taylor and Olive Avenues
• Motion to reconsider fencing decision on Charter Crescent (requires 2/3 vote)
• Heritage designation for 39 King Street East

Council endorsed the Coyote Response Management Plan and approved moving forward with public consultations on expanding residential rental housing licensing. It also approved several development items, including a zoning change for 100 Byng Avenue, additional funding for a roundabout design, and a temporary cricket field at Stone Street Park. A motion to reconsider fencing on Charter Crescent was lost.

• Endorsed Coyote Response Management Plan and amended hunting by-law (10-1)
• Approved Option 1C for residential rental housing licensing consultation (10-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3-unit apartment at 100 Byng Avenue
• Approved $60,000 additional funding for Conlin/Grandview roundabout design
• Approved temporary cricket field at Stone Street Park (11-0)
• Approved expropriation by-law for 31 and 33-45 Simcoe Street North (10-0)
• Denied request to reconsider fencing on Charter Crescent (3-8)
• Approved $500 financial assistance for E-CAMP MENTORing

Joint Meeting of the Development Services and Community Services Committees

The joint Development Services and Community Services Committees are considering a proposal from Bird Canada Inc. to run a two-year shared e-bike and e-scooter pilot program in areas such as Downtown Oshawa at no cost to the city. The committees are being asked to refer the proposal to staff for a report after public consultation, and to direct staff to consult with the public and three advisory committees on whether e-scooters should be permitted under the province's five-year pilot program.

• Bird Canada Inc. proposes a two-year community shared micro-mobility pilot with e-bikes and e-scooters at no cost to the city
• Pilot would target areas such as Downtown Oshawa
• Staff directed to consult with Oshawa Accessibility, Environmental, and Active Transportation Advisory Committees
• Province of Ontario's five-year e-scooter pilot program referenced as context

The Joint Development Services and Community Services Committees voted to recommend that City Council refer Bird Canada Inc.'s proposal for a two-year e-bike and e-scooter pilot program to staff for a report back after public consultation. Staff were directed to consult with the public and three advisory committees on whether e-scooters should be permitted under the province's five-year pilot program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Referred Bird Canada micro-mobility pilot proposal to staff for report back (motion carried)
• Directed staff to consult public and advisory committees on e-scooter use

Community Services Committee Meeting

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a recommendation to reduce the speed limit on Farewell Street between Taylor Avenue and Olive Avenue from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, and to refer a Scouts Canada request for a new long-term agreement to staff. The committee will also consider changes to accessible parking standards, a proposal for memorials for unmarked graves at Union Cemetery, and extending outdoor rink hours at Delpark Homes Centre.

• Recommendation to reduce speed limit on Farewell Street (Taylor to Olive) from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• Refer Scouts Canada request for new long-term agreement to staff for report
• Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 for accessible parking standards, including 4-hour limit for accessibility permits where 3-hour limits exist
• Motion to add memorials for unmarked graves at Union Cemetery, including social services graves
• Motion to extend outdoor rink hours at Delpark Homes Centre to 5-10 p.m. and add lighting and shinny hockey

The Community Services Committee recommended reducing the speed limit on Farewell Street between Taylor and Olive Avenues from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, and referred a Scouts Canada request for a new long-term agreement to staff. It also endorsed a Safe Pet Program report, recommended amendments to accessible parking standards, and asked staff to report on memorials for unmarked graves. A motion to extend outdoor rink hours at Delpark Homes Centre was carried after an amendment to add shinny hockey was lost.

• Recommended reducing Farewell Street speed limit to 40 km/h (carried)
• Referred Scouts Canada long-term agreement request to staff (carried)
• Endorsed Safe Pet Program report (carried)
• Recommended accessible parking by-law amendments (carried)
• Requested staff report on memorials for unmarked graves (carried)
• Extended outdoor rink hours at Delpark Homes Centre to 10 p.m. (carried 4-0)
• Amendment to add shinny hockey to rink motion lost (2-3)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Oshawa Finance Committee is meeting electronically to review corporate payments for November and December 2021 and to consider recommendations on fee waivers and financial assistance requests. The agenda includes three staff reports requiring action, with no public presentations, delegations, or correspondence listed. The committee will recommend to City Council whether to approve or deny specific fee waiver and financial assistance requests.

• FIN-22-01: Corporate payments for November 2021 (all wards)
• FIN-22-02: Corporate payments for December 2021 (all wards)
• FIN-22-03: First Intake – Waiving of Fees and Financial Assistance; MS Society of Canada $500 fee waiver denial recommended; E-CAMP MENTORing $500 financial assistance approval recommended

The Finance Committee recommended approving $500 in financial assistance to E-CAMP MENTORing and denying a $500 fee waiver request from the MS Society of Canada. It also carried motions to send letters to federal and provincial leaders requesting expanded pandemic support for businesses and an extension of the Restart Agreement Fund. A motion to direct staff to research the External Agencies list was lost on a 2-3 vote.

• Approved $500 financial assistance to E-CAMP MENTORing
• Denied $500 fee waiver for MS Society of Canada
• Carried motion to send letter requesting expanded pandemic business support (5-0)
• Carried motion to request extension of Restart Agreement Fund (5-0)
• Lost motion to direct staff on External Agencies eligibility criteria (2-3)

Information Package

This is an information package for the January 18, 2022 Oshawa council meeting, containing items for receive-and-file, correspondence, and committee minutes. No decisions are being made; items pulled from this package will be added to agendas for meetings starting the week of February 7, 2022. The package includes regional reports on growth trends, the 2022 interim property tax levy, development charges, and employment area conversions, as well as numerous letters about the Canadian Automotive Museum and other topics.

• INFO-22-22: Region of Durham 2022 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (Report 2021-F-33, By-law 43-2021)
• INFO-22-26: Amendments to the Development Charges By-law (Report 2021-F-36, By-law 52-2021)
• INFO-22-42: Envision Durham recommendations on employment area conversion requests (Report 2021-P-25)
• INFO-22-33: Summary of contracts greater than $500,000 awarded Sept 1 – Nov 30, 2021
• INFO-22-43: City of Markham resolution on human/coyote conflict in Ontario

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility design for several projects, including the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve, Oshawa Creek Trail, King Street Streetscaping Phase 4, and two site plan applications. The committee will also receive a year-end summary of the 2019-2023 Accessibility Plan and elect a chair and vice chair. Recommendations include deferring the Gold Point design, installing trail gates, and requesting specific accessibility features for new developments.

• Defer Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design for further input on benches, parking, accessible spaces, signage
• Install gates at ATMP Trail Link 4 intersections with sidewalks/roadways for safety
• King Street Streetscaping Phase 4 (McMillan Drive to Centre Street) - bring patio plans to committee for accessibility
• 797 Wilson Road South - site plan for truck training centre; request concrete sidewalk, accessible path, curb ramps, power door operator
• 1319 Airport Boulevard - site plan for office building and hotel; request accessible parking, paths, EV charging, van-accessible garage

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Steven Moenster as Chair and Gino Vendetti as Vice Chair for one-year terms. The committee deferred the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design to the next meeting for further input on benches, parking, accessible spaces, and signage. It also approved motions on trail gates, patio accessibility, and accessibility requirements for two site plan applications.

• Elected Steven Moenster as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Gino Vendetti as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Deferred Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design to next meeting for input on benches, parking, accessible spaces, signage
• Approved gates at ATMP Trail Link 4 intersections for safety
• Approved bringing patio plans to OAAC for accessibility review
• Received 2021 Year End Summary Report of 2019-2023 Accessibility Plan as information
• Approved accessibility requests for 797 Wilson Road South site plan
• Approved accessibility requests for 1319 Airport Boulevard site plan

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, receive presentations on optional street tree installation and the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve design, and consider recommendations on the 2022 work plan and budget, and the 2021 accomplishments report. The agenda includes several motions, some of which are withdrawn or replaced during the meeting.

• Nomination of Valerie Bowler as Chair and Lee Buchanan as Vice Chair for one-year terms
• Presentation on Optional Street Tree Installation (OEAC-22-06)
• Presentation on Design for the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve (OEAC-22-07)
• Recommendation on Optional Street Tree Installation (OEAC-22-01) - prefers Option 1, with $2,000 minimum if opt-out option selected; motion to withdraw and create Tree Planting Working Group
• 2022 Work Plan and Budget Update (OEAC-22-02) and 2021 Work Plan and Year End Accomplishments (OEAC-22-03) received for information

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee elected Valerie Bowler as Chair and Lee Buchanan as Vice Chair for one-year terms. It created a Tree Planting Working Group to review the optional street tree installation referral and a Native Plants Working Group to promote native plants. The committee also endorsed its 2021 Accomplishments Report for inclusion in the Council Information Package.

• Elected Valerie Bowler as Chair for one-year term
• Elected Lee Buchanan as Vice Chair for one-year term
• Created Tree Planting Working Group with A.J. Groen as Chair
• Created Native Plants Working Group with Emily Noel as Chair
• Endorsed 2021 Accomplishments Report for Council Information Package
• Received 2022 Work Plan and Budget for information

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate Services Committee will decide on a proposed expansion of the Residential Rental Housing Licensing program, selecting an option for public consultation. It will also consider a revised policy on using corporate resources for elections and a coyote response management plan. The meeting includes delegations and reports from advisory committees.

• Select Option 1C for Residential Rental Housing Licensing expansion and proceed with public/industry consultations
• Endorse the City of Oshawa Coyote Response Management Plan and send letter to provincial ministers
• Amend Hunting and Firearms By-law 126-97 to exempt contracted licensed hunters/trappers
• Approve revised 'Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy'
• Receive first report of Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee on website revisions

The Corporate Services Committee recommended City Council select Option 1C for the residential rental housing licensing expansion and proceed with public and industry consultations. It also endorsed the Coyote Response Management Plan with an amendment to exempt contracted hunters or trappers from the hunting by-law. The revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy was recommended for approval.

• Selected Option 1C for rental housing licensing expansion and directed staff to hold consultations (6-0)
• Endorsed Coyote Response Management Plan with amendment to exempt contracted hunters/trappers (5-0)
• Recommended approval of revised Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
• Received first report of Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee for information

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

The Development Services Committee will consider several items, including a motion to retain an independent transportation consultant for a peer review of the traffic study for a proposed 201-unit retirement home at 1231 Ormond Drive, and to investigate traffic calming on Ormond Drive. The committee will also discuss proposed telecommunications towers on city land, a zoning amendment for 100 Byng Avenue, and a request for an environmental assessment of the Durham Energy from Waste facility. Public delegations will be heard on site plan compliance and the airport air quality and noise study.

• Motion to retain independent transportation consultant for peer review of traffic study for 201-unit retirement home at 1231 Ormond Drive (SPA-2018-32)
• Proposed telecommunications towers on city land at 171 Harmony Road South and 1449 Conlin Road East (Rogers Communications)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 3-unit apartment building at 100 Byng Avenue (File Z-2021-08)
• Request for Environmental Assessment for expanded uses at Durham Energy from Waste Facility
• Additional funding of $60,000 plus H.S.T. for roundabout design at Conlin Road East and Grandview Street North

The Economic and Development Services Committee recommended City Council authorize an independent peer review of the traffic study for the proposed 201-unit retirement home at 1231 Ormond Drive, including a third-party legal opinion on the right-in-only access issue. The committee also approved in principle two new Rogers telecommunications towers on city land, endorsed a heritage designation for 39 King Street East, and referred the 400 King Street West mixed-use development application back to staff for further review. A motion to direct staff to draft an Affordable Housing Strategy and Inclusionary Zoning assessment report was defeated.

• Approved amended motion for independent traffic peer review and legal opinion for 1231 Ormond Drive site plan (6-0)
• Approved in principle two Rogers telecommunications towers at 171 Harmony Road South and 1449 Conlin Road East
• Endorsed final heritage research report and designation for 39 King Street East
• Approved sign variance for Pattison Outdoor Advertising at 7, 11 and 15 Taunton Road East
• Approved $60,000 plus HST additional funding for roundabout design at Conlin Road East and Grandview Street North
• Authorized tender for sod replacement on Carswell, Eastwood, Herbert Avenues, Verdun Road and Oshawa Boulevard South ($100,000 plus HST)
• Referred 400 King Street West development application back to staff for further review
• Defeated motion to draft Affordable Housing Strategy and Inclusionary Zoning assessment report (1-5)