Oshawa public meetings in 2025

City Council Special Meeting

City Council will discuss implementing safety measures and wider sidewalks on King Street West over the Oshawa Creek Bridge. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss an airport legal matter and a partnership funding strategy.

• Proposed sidewalk safety and traffic calming measures on King Street West from McMillan Drive/Queen Street to Midtown Drive
• Coordination of sidewalk improvements with 2025 Bridge Rehabilitation Project 71-0005
• Verbal update from Legal Services regarding an Airport Legal Matter (Closed Session)
• Staff report on Potential Alternative Partnership Delivery and Funding Strategy (Closed Session)

Council voted to approve the recommended sidewalk safety and traffic‑calming measures for King Street West over the Oshawa Creek Bridge. The motion was split, with the investigation of additional on‑street parking carried 8‑2 and the remainder of the recommendation carried unanimously (10‑0). The council also approved moving to closed sessions to consider the Airport Legal Matter (9‑1) and the Potential Alternative Partnership Delivery and Funding Strategy (8‑2). Additionally, a staff report approving an alternative design concept (Option 1) for a partnership funding strategy was approved 5‑3.

• Approved remainder of sidewalk safety and traffic‑calming measures (Item CNCL‑25‑99) – 10‑0
• Approved investigation of additional on‑street parking (Item CNCL‑25‑99) – 8‑2
• Moved to closed session for Airport Legal Matter (Item CNCL‑25‑98) – 9‑1
• Moved to closed session for Potential Alternative Partnership Delivery and Funding Strategy (Item CNCL‑25‑97) – 8‑2
• Approved alternative design concept (Option 1) for partnership funding (Report CNCL‑24‑24) – 5‑3
• Confirming by‑law passed (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The committee will receive training on the updated Advisory Committee Policy and a presentation on a Culture Plan. Members are also asked to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and receive a report on Pet Wellness Days.

• Adoption of 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates (Report OACAC-25-12)
• Community Resources Working Group Final Report on Pet Wellness Days (Report OACAC-25-13)
• Legislative Services training on updated Advisory Committee Policy
• Extra Cardamom presentation regarding a Culture Plan

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule as set out in Report OACAC-25-12. It also received the Community Resources Working Group Final Report on Pet Wellness Days (Report OACAC-25-13) for information. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (Report OACAC-25-12) – Carried
• Received Community Resources Working Group Final Report on Pet Wellness Days (Report OACAC-25-13) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. – Carried

City Council Meeting

The Oshawa City Council will consider and vote on several items, including the adoption of the 2026 Borrowing By-law, approval of increased assessment grants for a redevelopment at 50 Richmond Street East, and a licence agreement for five on‑street parking permits for Mary Street Public School. The meeting also includes amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law to update fees, remove Lot 20 and add new lots at Lakeview and Ed Broadbent Parks, and the adoption of the public consent agenda items.

• Approve the 2026 Borrowing By-law (CF-25-56).
• Approve Increased Assessment Grants of $14,156.54, $16,987.85, and $16,987.85 (total $48,132.24) for units 114‑116 at 50 Richmond Street East.
• Authorize a five‑year licence for five on‑street parking permits for Mary Street Public School, generating about $365 per month.
• Amend Traffic and Parking By‑law to reflect new fee schedule, remove Lot 20, and add Lots A‑H at Lakeview Park and Ed Broadbent Park.
• Adopt the Public Consent Agenda items, except those listed from four committee reports.

The council approved the 2026 Borrowing By‑law, authorizing new borrowing capacity. It also approved a five‑year on‑street parking permit agreement for Mary Street Public School and amended the Traffic and Parking By‑law to update fees, remove Lot 20 and add new lots at Lakeview and Ed Broadbent Parks. Additionally, the council approved increased assessment grants totaling $48,132.24 for the redevelopment of units at 50 Richmond Street East into a medical clinic and pharmacy, and endorsed the 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory as part of the Community GHG Reduction Plan update.

• Approved 2026 Borrowing By‑law (CF‑25‑56)
• Approved five‑year on‑street parking permit agreement for Mary Street Public School (CO‑25‑55)
• Amended Traffic and Parking By‑law 79‑1999: updated fees, removed Lot 20, added Lots A‑H at Lakeview and Ed Broadbent Parks (CO‑25‑56)
• Approved increased assessment grants of $48,132.24 for 50 Richmond Street East redevelopment (ED‑25‑114)
• Endorsed 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory as part of the Community GHG Reduction Plan update (ED‑25‑115)
• Carried motion to add delegation from Kathryn Bremner to the agenda (Item SF‑25‑58)
• Carried motion to hear delegation from Kathryn Bremner

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee will consider the recommendation to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule as outlined in Report HTG-25-27. The committee will vote on whether to adopt the schedule as presented. No other items are on the agenda.

• Adopt Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee 2026 meeting schedule (Report HTG-25-27)

The committee appointed Sarah Smale as Chair for the December 11, 2025 meeting. The 2026 Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee meeting schedule (HTG‑25‑27) was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Appointed Sarah Smale as Chair (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee meeting schedule (HTG‑25‑27) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Information Package

This document is an information package containing correspondence, resolution letters, and reports for council members. It is not a decision-making agenda; items may be pulled from this package for future meetings starting January 12, 2026.

• Summary of contracts awarded from September 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025
• 2025 Third Quarter Members of Council Expense Report
• Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Third Quarter Report (2025)
• Region of Durham 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy correspondence
• Correspondence regarding Region of Durham Planning Fees and Charges Review 2025-CG-12

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee-Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 was cancelled because of inclement weather. No agenda items were selected for discussion. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider a request from the Durham District School Board for five on‑street parking permits near Mary Street Public School, with options to approve or deny the licence. It will also vote on amendments to Traffic and Parking By‑law 79‑1999 to align fees with the new Fees and Charges By‑law, remove Lot 20, and add Lots A‑H at Lakeview Park and Ed Broadbent Park. Additional items include informational updates on community award eligibility and the fourth‑quarter outstanding items list.

• CO-25-55 – Request for five on‑street parking permits for Mary Street Public School staff (potential $365/month revenue)
• CO-25-56 – Amend Traffic and Parking By‑law to update fees, delete Lot 20, and add Lots A‑H at Lakeview and Ed Broadbent Parks
• CO-25-57 – Update eligibility criteria for the Oshawa Community Legend Award and the E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award (information only)
• CO-25-58 – Fourth‑quarter 2025 Outstanding Items List for the Committee (information only)

The committee recommended that City Council approve five on‑street parking permits for Mary Street Public School, amend Schedule VII of the Traffic and Parking By‑law, and enter a five‑year licence agreement. It also approved amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law to update fees, remove Lot 20 and add Lots A‑H at two city parks. The Public Consent Agenda was adopted except for reports CO‑25‑56 and CO‑25‑58, and updates to award eligibility and the Outstanding Items List were received. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

• Approved five on‑street parking permits for Mary Street Public School (Carried)
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda except reports CO‑25‑56 and CO‑25‑58 (Carried)
• Amended Traffic and Parking By‑law: updated fees, removed Lot 20, added Lots A‑H (Carried)
• Received update to eligibility criteria for Community Legend and Farm Champion Awards (Carried)
• Removed Item 1 from Outstanding Items List and received remainder for information (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m. (Carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will recommend to City Council an intermunicipal exemption for accessible taxicabs and an amendment to Vehicle‑for‑Hire By‑law 31‑2022 to increase wheelchair‑accessible vehicles. The recommendation also seeks a waiver of the public‑notice requirement and continuation of stakeholder work on further incentives. The Committee will also receive the Fourth‑Quarter Outstanding Items List and a report on the 2025 Warrior Health Before Operational Stress Program for information.

• SF-25-57 – Outstanding Items List (Q4 2025) – recommendation to receive report for information
• SF-25-58 – Initiatives to incentivize wheelchair‑accessible vehicles in the vehicle‑for‑hire industry, including an intermunicipal exemption, bylaw amendment, and public‑notice waiver
• SF-25-59 – 2025 Warrior Health Before Operational Stress Program – recommendation to receive report for information

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommended that City Council receive the Outstanding Items List report for the fourth quarter of 2025. It approved an intermunicipal exemption for wheelchair‑accessible taxicabs from Durham Region, an amendment to the Vehicle‑for‑Hire By‑law, and a waiver of the public‑notice requirement. The committee also recommended that City Council receive the Warrior Health Before Operational Stress Program report. All three motions were carried.

• Recommend receipt of SF-25-57 Outstanding Items List report – carried
• Approve intermunicipal exemption for accessible taxicabs and amend Vehicle‑for‑Hire By‑law, waive public‑notice requirement – carried
• Recommend receipt of SF-25-59 Warrior Health Before Operational Stress Program report – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council special meeting on December 4, 2025 has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to adopt its 2026 meeting schedule as outlined in Report OEAC-25-35. It will also receive for information the fourth‑quarter 2025 budget and work plan update presented in Report OEAC-25-36. No other presentations, delegations, or referrals are on the agenda.

• Recommendation to adopt OEAC-25-35 – 2026 meeting schedule
• Receipt for information of OEAC-25-36 – Q4 2025 budget and work plan update
• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest (procedural)
• No presentations, delegations, or referrals

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approved the 2026 meeting schedule as recommended. It also received the fourth‑quarter 2025 budget and work plan update for information. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (carried)
• Received Q4 2025 budget and work plan update for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will review a request for increased assessment grants for a medical clinic redevelopment at 50 Richmond Street East. The committee will also endorse the 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and receive a presentation on the Go Train Expansion Project.

• Approval of $48,132.24 in increased assessment grants for 50 Richmond Street East
• Endorsement of 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• Presentation on Go Train Expansion Project
• Review of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Townline Road North
• Public meeting regarding Townline Road North development applications

The Economic and Development Services Committee adopted the public consent agenda and recommended that the fourth‑quarter Outstanding Items List be received for information. It approved increased assessment grants totaling $48,132.24 for the redevelopment of Units 114‑116 at 50 Richmond Street East and endorsed the 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, directing its distribution to several municipal partners. The Committee also directed staff to further review Townline Road North applications and referred related public correspondence to staff before adjourning.

• Adopted Public Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Recommended receipt of the Fourth Quarter Outstanding Items List for information (motion carried)
• Approved Increased Assessment Grants of $14,156.54 (Unit 114), $16,987.85 (Unit 115), $16,987.85 (Unit 116) – total $48,132.24 – and authorized agreement with Richmond Real Estate Inc. (motion carried)
• Endorsed the 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and authorized its distribution to FMC, AMO, Durham Region, Oshawa Power, and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (motion carried)
• Directed staff to further review applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for 126, 136, 142, and 148 Townline Road North (motion carried)
• Referred correspondence from Melissa Rafael, Doug and Linda Laing, and Melissa Hancock concerning Townline Road North to staff (motion carried)
• Closed the session for a Metrolinx Go Train Expansion Project update (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. (motion carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider two staff reports. It will recommend that City Council approve the 2026 Borrowing By-law covering all wards. It will also receive the Fourth Quarter 2025 Outstanding Items Status Report for information.

• CF-25-56 – 2026 Borrowing By-law (All Wards) – recommendation to approve
• CF-25-57 – Fourth Quarter 2025 Outstanding Items List (All Wards) – recommendation to receive for information

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee adopted the public consent agenda as recommended. It recommended that City Council approve the 2026 Borrowing By‑law (CF‑25‑56). It also recommended that the Fourth Quarter 2025 Outstanding Items Report (CF‑25‑57) be received for information. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

• Public Consent Agenda adopted as recommended (carried)
• Recommend City Council approve 2026 Borrowing By‑law (CF‑25‑56)
• Recommend receipt of Fourth Quarter 2025 Outstanding Items Report (CF‑25‑57) for information
• Meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m. (carried)

City Council Special Meeting

The Oshawa City Council special meeting will consider a series of amendments to the Mayor’s 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. Items include adding capital project 50‑0019, adopting a Buy Ontario procurement policy, and evaluating a combined police‑fire station in North Oshawa. Additional proposals seek to raise library and cultural grants, allocate extra funds to the Oshawa Historical Society, and adjust other budget figures.

• Add capital project 50‑0019 to the 2026 capital projects (Proposed Amendment 1)
• Adopt a Buy Ontario/Buy in Canada procurement policy for capital purchases (Proposed Amendment 2)
• Consider a combined police and fire station in North Oshawa (Proposed Amendment 3)
• Increase 2026 operating grants for Oshawa Public Library, Oshawa Historical Society, and Robert McLaughlin Gallery by 1.5% (Proposed Amendment 4)
• Allocate an additional $300,000 to the Oshawa Historical Society (Proposed Amendment 6)

Council approved several budget reductions, including a $1.05 million cut to the Infrastructure Reserve contribution, a $60 000 removal from the Fire Master Plan, and a $200 000 elimination of overtime costs. All three proposed increases to operating grants for the Library, Historical Society and Robert McLaughlin Gallery were rejected. Additional amendment proposals to defer the Columbus Ritson roundabout, cut temporary wages, and allocate downtown streetscape funds also failed. The council also passed a confirming by‑law.

• Reduced Infrastructure Reserve contribution by $1,050,000 (8‑3)
• Removed $60,000 from Program 390 Fire Administration (11‑0)
• Eliminated $200,000 overtime costs from multiple programs (11‑0)
• Operating grant increases for Library, Historical Society and Robert McLaughlin Gallery denied (4‑7 each)
• Defeated proposal to defer Columbus Ritson roundabout for sidewalk funding (5‑6)
• Defeated proposal to cut temporary wages by $1.1 million (2‑9)
• Confirming by‑law passed (9‑2)
• Motion to move to Committee of the Whole to consider amendments lost (3‑7)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa will hold a public meeting on November 27, 2025, in Committee Room. The agenda includes a Land Acknowledgement and a presentation by Extra Cardamom Consultants regarding a Culture Plan. No other reports, delegations, or referrals are listed.

• Presentation: Extra Cardamom Consultants on Culture Plan
• Land Acknowledgement
• No reports or delegations scheduled
• Meeting in Committee Room
• No referrals from Council or Committees

The Heritage Oshawa committee meeting on November 27, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council Meeting

City Council will adopt the public consent agenda and approve the minutes from the October 27, October 31 and November 14 2025 meetings. The council will consider and likely approve a revised application to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to allow a mechanical car wash at 390 Ritson Road North in Ward 4. Additional items include a recommendation not to install larger stop signs or traffic‑calming bollards on Ormond Drive, a recognition of the Volt Hockey recreation program funded by a $48,871.31 grant, and a referral of a housing‑affordability initiative to the Official Plan review.

• Approve revised zoning amendment (Zoning By-law 60-94) for a mechanical car wash at 390 Ritson Road North (Ward 4)
• Recommend not installing larger stop signs or traffic‑calming flexible bollards on Ormond Drive between Askew Court, Greenhill Avenue and Stonegate Avenue
• Adopt Public Consent Agenda as recommended
• Adopt minutes of City Council meetings held Oct 27, Oct 31 and Nov 14 2025
• Recognize Volt Hockey recreation program, supported by a $48,871.31 EnAbling Change grant and agency agreement with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider three planning reports that recommend site‑plan approvals for 419 King Street West, 2271 Harmony Road North, and the northwest corner of Townline Road North and Whitelaw Avenue. Each report includes specific accessibility requirements such as passenger loading zone design, tactile walking surface indicators, power‑operated doors, and minimum exterior path widths. The committee will discuss these recommendations before making any decision.

• Site‑plan application for 419 King St W – recommendation to design the passenger loading zone per O.A.D.S. standards.
• Site‑plan application for 2271 Harmony Rd N – recommendation for tactile walking surface indicators and power‑operated entrance doors.
• Site‑plan application for Townline Rd N & Whitelaw Ave – recommendation for 1800 mm exterior path width, passing areas, and power‑operated entrance doors.

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on November 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No items were discussed or decided. No votes were taken.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hear public comments on the Mayor's 2026 Operating Budget, 2026 Capital Budget, and the nine‑year Capital Forecast. A correspondence package (CNCL-25-77) from residents will be considered with a recommendation to refer it to the proposed budget. The council will also consider a Confirming By‑law with a recommendation to pass it. Several delegations, including the Oshawa Historical Society and Oshawa Public Libraries, will address council on the budget.

• Public hearing on the Mayor's 2026 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, and nine‑year Capital Forecast
• Review of correspondence CNCL-25-77 from residents (recommendation to refer to the 2026 Proposed Budget)
• Consideration of the Confirming By‑law (recommendation to pass)
• Delegation from Oshawa Historical Society to address the budget
• Delegations from Oshawa Public Libraries, Greg Milosh, Cam Anderson, and other individuals to address the budget

The council approved several motions, including adding remote delegations to the agenda, extending delegation time, adopting the consent agenda, referring public comments to the 2026 budget, and passing the Confirming By‑law. The meeting was recessed and then adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

• Added remote delegations from Naeem Javed, Muhammad Hanif and Atif Muhammad to the agenda – carried
• Authorized hearing of delegations – carried
• Extended delegation time by two minutes (first motion) – carried
• Extended delegation time by two minutes (second motion) – carried
• Recessed the meeting at 11:00 a.m. – carried
• Adopted all items on the consent agenda as recommended – carried
• Referred residents’ comments (CNCL‑25‑77) to the 2026 Proposed Budget – carried
• Passed the Confirming By‑law – carried

Information Package

The November 12, 2025 meeting will receive an information package for the Council. It includes a resignation from the Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee, several resolution letters from other municipalities, and minutes from various committees. No items have been selected for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• John O'Boyle resignation from the Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee (INFO-25-178)
• Resolution from the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal on the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (INFO-25-177)
• Resolution urging the Federal Government to keep climate change a foremost national priority (INFO-25-179)
• Minutes of the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of October 20, 2025 (INFO-25-185)
• Minutes of the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of November 4, 2025 (INFO-25-191)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will consider a request (CO‑25‑53) to install larger stop signs and flexible bollard traffic‑calming devices on Ormond Drive in Ward 1. The committee will also recognize the Volt Hockey adaptive recreation program (CO‑25‑54) and its continued operation under an agency agreement with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario. Standard procedural items such as declarations of pecuniary interest will be addressed, with no other presentations or delegations scheduled.

• CO‑25‑53: Request for larger stop signs and traffic‑calming flexible bollards on Ormond Drive (Ward 1)
• CO‑25‑54: Recognition of the Volt Hockey Recreation Program and continuation under existing agency agreement
• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest by council members
• No presentations, delegations, or referrals from council listed
• Public Consent Agenda items and correspondence with recommendations – none listed

The committee voted to recommend to City Council that oversized stop signs not be installed at Ormond Drive and Askew Court, and that flexible bollards not be installed on Ormond Drive. The motion passed 4‑1, with Councillor Neal opposing. The Public Consent Agenda items were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.

• Oversized stop signs installation recommendation lost (1‑4)
• Flexible bollards installation recommendation lost (1‑4)
• Recommend to City Council that oversize stop signs NOT be installed (Carried 4‑1)
• Recommend to City Council that flexible bollards NOT be installed (Carried 4‑1)
• Public Consent Agenda items adopted as recommended (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m. (Carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is reviewing proposals to enhance zoning by-law compliance and fire safety programs. The body is also discussing the location of a potential off-leash dog park in the Kedron Part 2 Planning Area.

• Request to the Province of Ontario to add Administrative Penalties to the Planning Act for zoning by-law enforcement (SF-25-54)
• Investigation of an off-leash dog park in the northern portion of the Kedron Part 2 Planning Area (SF-25-55)
• Correspondence from Fang Ming Zhao regarding a request to amend Fireworks By-law 59-2014 (SF-25-52)
• Report on the enhancement of Fire Pals Oshawa (SF-25-53)

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee adopted a resolution asking the Province of Ontario to amend the Planning Act to create administrative penalties as an additional enforcement tool for municipal zoning by‑laws. The Committee also directed staff to refer a fireworks‑by‑law amendment request to staff for a Q2 2026 report, and to continue investigating an off‑leash dog park in the northern Kedron Part II area. Several motions were carried, including adoption of the public consent agenda (except items SF‑25‑54 and SF‑25‑55) and a directive to benchmark naming‑consultation practices.

• Recommended SF‑25‑52 be referred to staff for Q2 2026 report (3‑2)
• Adopted public consent agenda items except SF‑25‑54 and SF‑25‑55 (carried)
• Resolved to request Ontario amend Planning Act for administrative penalties (carried)
• Withdrew motion on fenced in off‑leash dog park (carried)
• Motion to refer SF‑25‑55 to staff for park map lost (1‑4)
• Directed staff to continue off‑leash dog park investigation in northern Kedron Part II (carried)
• Directed staff to benchmark naming/renaming consultation practices, report Q4 2026 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:53 p.m. (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive training from Legislative Services on the updated Advisory Committee Policy. A presentation by Extra Cardamom Consultants on a Culture Plan will be given. The committee will receive the Fall Film Night Results Working Group Report for information.

• Legislative Services – advisory committee policy training
• Extra Cardamom Consultants – presentation on Culture Plan
• OEAC-25-34 – Fall Film Night Results Working Group Report (information)
• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest (as may be presented)
• Presentations (as may be presented)

The committee accepted the Fall Film Night Results report for information. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. was carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Fall Film Night Results report (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. (carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will review a revised application to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 for a mechanical car wash at 390 Ritson Road North. The committee will also consider closed reports regarding the disposal of surplus city land and the expropriation of properties for the Conlin Road East redevelopment project.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 390 Ritson Road North (mechanical car wash)
• Revised disposal strategy for surplus land between Dean Avenue and Whitman Crescent
• Authorization to expropriate properties for Conlin Road East redevelopment
• Disposal strategy for surplus land at 1250 Airport Boulevard (Oshawa Executive Airport)
• Recommendation to approve the mechanical car wash development

The Economic and Development Services Committee approved several recommendations, including a zoning amendment for a mechanical car wash at 390 Ritson Road North. It referred the Housing Affordability Initiative to the Official Plan review with a 5‑to‑1 vote. The committee also adopted closed‑consent items and approved disposal and expropriation strategies for surplus city land.

• Recommend approval of zoning amendment (By‑law 60‑94) for mechanical car wash at 390 Ritson Rd N (ED‑25‑108)
• Refer Housing Affordability Initiative (ED‑25‑111) to Official Plan review – carried (5‑1)
• Adopt Closed Consent Agenda except Report ED‑25‑106 – carried
• Recommend City Council approve disposal strategy for surplus land between Dean Ave and Whitman Crescent – carried (ED‑25‑105)
• Authorize disposal strategy for 1250 Airport Blvd surplus land – carried (ED‑25‑107)
• Recommend City advance land acquisition and expropriation for Conlin Road East redevelopment – carried (ED‑25‑106)
• Motion to rise from closed session and report – carried
• Adjourn meeting at 1:54 p.m. – carried

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will meet to receive three reports for information. These documents cover development charges, community benefits, and recently awarded contracts.

• CF-25-53: 2024 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserve Funds
• CF-25-54: 2024 Annual Community Benefits Charge and Parkland Dedication Treasurer's Report
• CF-25-55: Summary of Contracts Awarded from June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee moved to recommend that the 2024 annual report on Development Charge Reserve Funds (CF-25-53), the 2024 annual Community Benefits Charge and Parkland Dedication Treasurer's Report (CF-25-54), and the summary of contracts awarded from June 1 to August 31 2025 (CF-25-55) be received for information by City Council. Each motion was moved by Councillor McConkey and was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. after a motion by Councillor Marks, which was also carried.

• Recommended 2024 Development Charge Reserve Funds report be received for information (Carried)
• Recommended 2024 Community Benefits Charge and Parkland Dedication Treasurer's Report be received for information (Carried)
• Recommended summary of contracts awarded June‑August 2025 be received for information (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 a.m. (Carried)

City Council Special Meeting

At the special meeting, City Council will hear Mayor Carter and Finance Commissioner Stephanie Sinnott present the 2026 operating budget, the 2026 capital budget, and a nine‑year capital forecast. The council will review these financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year and long‑term capital projects. No other items are on the agenda.

• Presentation of the Mayor's 2026 Operating Budget
• Presentation of the Mayor's 2026 Capital Budget
• Presentation of the Nine‑year Capital Forecast
• Confirming By‑law to confirm the City Council meeting of October 31, 2025

The council approved a motion to waive the usual rules of procedure, requiring members to submit questions in writing by November 14, 2025. A confirming by‑law was also passed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Waived rules of procedure for this meeting (carried)
• Confirming by‑law passed (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider delegating authority to award a $20,863,000 contract for the reconstruction of Thornton Road and related works. It will also receive a motion reaffirming support for Automated Speed Enforcement and opposing the provincial government's intent to ban municipal A.S.E. cameras. Additional items include naming the Bond‑Simcoe Urban Square, adopting the public consent agenda, and approving the 2026 interim tax by‑law.

• Delegation of contract award for Thornton Road reconstruction (total $20,863,000)
• Motion reaffirming commitment to Automated Speed Enforcement and opposing provincial ban
• Naming of Bond Simcoe Urban Square at Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North
• Adoption of the public consent agenda for the meeting
• Approval of the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By‑law for all wards

The council adopted the recommendation to name the Bond Simcoe Urban Square “Veterans Square” and to have staff investigate naming the gardens after each service and allied forces. Earlier proposals to name the square “McCrohan Music Square” and to defer the decision were defeated. The final adoption passed with a 7‑to‑4 vote.

• Motion to name the square “McCrohan Music Square” lost (2 affirmative, 9 negative)
• Motion to name the square “Veterans Square” carried (10 affirmative, 1 negative) with amendment to investigate garden naming
• Motion to defer naming until community consultation lost (5 affirmative, 6 negative)
• Vote to adopt the recommendation as amended carried (7 affirmative, 4 negative)

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa Committee will receive training from Legislative Services on the updated Advisory Committee Policy. The agenda also lists standard items such as declarations of pecuniary interest, presentations, delegations, referrals, correspondence, reports, and items introduced by members, none of which have been selected for discussion. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Legislative Services – Advisory Committee Training on updated policy
• Declarations of Pecuniary Interest (may be presented by members)
• Presentations (may be presented)
• Delegations (none)
• Referrals from Council and Committees (none)

The committee appointed Sarah Smale to serve as Chair for the October 23, 2025 Heritage Oshawa meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. was also carried. No other substantive items were decided.

• Appointed Sarah Smale as Chair (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (motion carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive training on the updated Advisory Committee Policy, review a site‑plan application for Ontario Tech University at 2200 Simcoe Street North, receive an update on accessible capital projects including a $150,000 allocation to replace the ramp at the Jubilee Pavilion, and consider a proposal to exempt licensed accessible taxicabs in Durham Region to operate in Oshawa.

• Legislative Services provides training on the updated Advisory Committee Policy.
• Planning Services presents a site‑plan application review for 2200 Simcoe Street North (Ontario Tech University) with detailed accessibility design recommendations.
• Facilities Management Services updates on accessible capital projects, recommending $150,000 from the 2026 Mayor’s Budget to replace the accessible ramp at the Jubilee Pavilion.
• Policy and Licensing Services proposes an exemption allowing licensed accessible taxicabs in Durham Region to operate in Oshawa.
• OAAC‑25‑20 – 2025 projected actuals and 2026 proposed budget and work plan (deferred from the September 16, 2025 meeting).

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted several recommendations. It supported in principle an inter‑municipal exemption for accessible taxicabs, approved design requirements for the 2200 Simcoe Street North site plan, allocated $150,000 to replace the accessible ramp at the Jubilee Pavilion, and adopted the 2026 work plan and budget with an amendment to arrange a hockey and lacrosse event for members. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

• Support in principle the intermunicipal exemption for accessible taxi cabs – Carried
• Adopt recommendations for site plan at 2200 Simcoe Street North – Carried
• Allocate $150,000 for replacement of accessible ramp at Jubilee Pavilion – Carried
• Adopt 2026 OAAC work plan and budget – Carried
• Amend work plan to have staff arrange hockey and lacrosse event for members – Carried
• Adjourn meeting at 8:28 p.m. – Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will meet to discuss naming an urban square at Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North and to review staff reports on emergency management training and nuisance soffit lighting.

• Naming of Bond Simcoe Urban Square (Ward 4)
• Staff Emergency Management Training (All Wards)
• Nuisance Soffit Lighting and Residential Properties (All Wards)

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee adopted a resolution reaffirming Oshawa’s commitment to Automated Speed Enforcement (A.S.E.) and opposing the Ontario government’s proposed ban. It also recommended that the naming of Bond Simcoe Urban Square be referred to Council and adopted the public consent agenda except for Report SF‑25‑48. The committee received the nuisance soffit lighting report for information, rejected a motion to study new parks in the 2026 budget, and voted to refer the A.S.E. motion to Council without recommendation.

• Recommend naming of Bond Simcoe Urban Square (Ward 4) be referred to Council – motion carried
• Adopt public consent agenda items except Report SF‑25‑48 – carried
• Receive SF‑25‑48 “Nuisance Soffit Lighting and Residential Properties” for information – affirmative (3‑0)
• Reject motion to investigate new parks and parkettes in Mayor’s 2026 budget – lost (1‑2)
• Adopt resolution reaffirming commitment to A.S.E., opposing provincial ban and requesting provincial collaboration – adopted (no vote tally recorded)
• Refer motion on automated speed enforcement cameras to Council without recommendation – carried (2‑1)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will discuss a cost-sharing agreement with Canadian National Railway for fence repairs. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding residential parking on Olive Avenue and an information report on Radio Park Bocce Courts.

• Proposed Access Control Agreement with Canadian National Railway to share fence repair costs 50%-50, with average maintenance costs of approximately $3,500
• Delegation from Wayne Mulzac regarding lack of residential parking for townhouses on Olive Avenue across from Cowan Park
• Information report CO-25-49 concerning Radio Park Bocce Courts

The committee referred Wayne Mulzac’s parking complaint on Olive Avenue to staff. It recommended that the City execute a cost‑sharing access‑control agreement with Canadian National Railway for fence repairs. Council approved a study of two traffic lights on Harmony Road North, directing the results be included in the 2027 budget. The committee also approved parking on the south side of Lviv Boulevard and adopted the public consent agenda.

• Referred CO‑25‑48 (Olive Avenue parking complaint) to staff (Carried)
• Recommended City Council execute CN Access Control Agreement for fence repairs (no vote recorded)
• Amended motion to study traffic lights on Harmony Road North (4‑1) and adopted recommendation (5‑0)
• Approved parking on south side of Lviv Boulevard (Carried)
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items (Carried)
• Recommended City Council receive Radio Park Bocce Courts report for information (no vote recorded)

Information Package

The council will receive an information package that includes several resolution letters from other municipalities, a report on Oshawa community grants, and two updates on appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal concerning council‑approved amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94. No motions, votes, or decisions are listed for this meeting; the items are for informational review only.

• Resolution INFO-25-157: Closure of before‑and‑after‑school programs (South Huron and Bluewater)
• Resolution INFO-25-166: Opposition to elimination of automated speed‑enforcement cameras (Town of Midland)
• INFO-25-167: 2025 Oshawa Community Grants Update
• INFO-25-171: Update on appeal of zoning by‑law amendments for protected major transit station areas (Wards 4 and 5)
• INFO-25-172: Update on appeal of zoning by‑law amendments for all wards

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee-Cancellation Notice

The committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Committee Room was cancelled. The notice states there are no items on the agenda, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

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

Economic and Development and Corporate and Finance Committees Joint Meeting

The joint Economic and Development Services and Corporate and Finance Services Committees will consider Report ED-25-101, which proposes a Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area Community Improvement Plan, amendments to the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan, and related changes to the Oshawa Official Plan. The committees will recommend that staff conduct further review of these proposals and prepare a subsequent report for the committees. A correspondence from First Avenue Investments Ltd related to the same report will also be considered.

• Presentation by Laura Brown, Principal Planner, on Report ED-25-101
• Correspondence (ED-25-102) from First Avenue Investments Ltd concerning the proposed plans
• Recommendation to direct staff to further review the transit station area plan and related official‑plan amendments

The joint Economic and Development Services and Corporate and Finance Committees approved adding two pieces of correspondence to the agenda and referring one to the report. They also instructed staff to conduct further review of the Proposed Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area Community Improvement Plan and prepare a subsequent recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Added Schank and Ward correspondence (ED-25-103, ED-25-104) to agenda (Carried)
• Referred First Avenue Investments Ltd correspondence (CNCL-25-102) to Report ED-25-101 (Carried)
• Directed staff to further review the transit station area plan and prepare a subsequent report (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (Carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will recommend that the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to award the Thornton Road Reconstruction contract valued at $20,863,000. It will also recommend approval of the 2026 Interim Tax Levying By-law and the updated Tax Collection Policy. The committee will seek authorization for a single‑source Microsoft licences contract estimated at $4,200,000, and will adopt the Public Consent Agenda items.

• CF-25-48 Interim Tax Billing By‑law (2026) – recommendation to City Council
• CF-25-49 Tax Collection Policy update – recommendation to City Council
• CF-25-50 Delegation of contract award for Thornton Road Reconstruction – $20,863,000 total
• CF-25-52 Single‑source Microsoft licences contract – estimated $4,200,000 (5‑year term)
• Public Consent Agenda – recommendation for adoption

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee adopted the public consent agenda items, excluding Report CF-25-50. It approved delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to award the Thornton Road Reconstruction contract, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

• Adopted public consent agenda items except Report CF-25-50 (Carried)
• Delegated authority to the CAO to award the Thornton Road Reconstruction contract (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:37 a.m. (Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is reviewing preliminary findings for the Imagine Oshawa Official Plan Review. The body is also considering a property tax cancellation for a brownfield site and funding for a community art project.

• Approval of up to $15,000 for a TeachingCity art project on the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path
• Proposed property tax cancellation for 184 Bond Street West under the Brownfields Renaissance Community Improvement Plan
• Endorsement of preliminary findings for the Growth Management Study as part of the Official Plan Review
• Addition of the name Alek Karwowski to the City’s Street Name Reserve List
• Endorsement of comments regarding the Province's 1995 Projection Methodology Guideline

The Economic and Development Services Committee adopted the public consent agenda except items ED-25-98 and ED-25-100. It approved the Brownfields tax‑cancellation application for 184 Bond Street West (6‑0). It endorsed the preliminary findings of the Growth Management Study and directed staff to hold a public information centre. It also recommended adding the name Alek Karwowski to the street‑name reserve and approved up to $15,000 for a temporary art activation on the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path.

• Adopted public consent agenda except items ED-25-98 and ED-25-100 (Carried)
• Approved Brownfields tax‑cancellation application for 184 Bond Street West (6‑0) (ED-25-98)
• Endorsed preliminary findings of Growth Management Study and ordered public information centre (6‑0) (ED-25-100)
• Recommended addition of Alek Karwowski to street‑name reserve (ED-25-99)
• Approved up to $15,000 from Arts and Culture Reserve for bike‑path art activation (ED-25-96)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will adopt the public consent agenda and approve minutes from June 2025. It will endorse the Durham Greener Homes program enhancements and consider a report on advisory committees and community engagement. Major decisions include a one‑year licence for two on‑street parking spaces for Biltmore Theatre Corp. at about $146 per month, and the implementation of a bike lane on Mary Street North with additional pavement markings.

• CO-25-41: Approve a one‑year licence for two on‑street parking spaces for Biltmore Theatre Corp. at approx. $146 per month, with option to extend up to four years.
• CO-25-37: Convert the west side of Mary Street North (Beatrice St E to Taunton Rd E) to a bike lane with no‑stopping restrictions and add bike route markings on Mary St N, Ormond Dr, and Glovers Rd.
• CO-25-39: Require registration for summer playground participants and shift to a vehicle service model visiting eight park locations weekly (23 locations total).
• CNCL-25-61: Endorse in principle the Durham Greener Homes program enhancements for all wards.
• CO-25-42: Amend the Recreation Services privacy breach response policy to report future breaches as an Information Report.

The council waived procedural rules to address the South Oshawa Community Centre pool, rejected a re‑tender of the work, and approved a single‑source contract to complete the pool. It also endorsed the Durham Greener Homes program, adopted part of the advisory‑committee report while referring the rest back to staff, adopted the public‑consent agenda with several items excluded, and appointed four new directors to Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.

• Waived rules of procedure for time‑sensitive pool motion (11‑0)
• Rejected re‑tender of South Oshawa pool work (0‑11)
• Approved single‑source contract to complete pool (11‑0)
• Endorsed Durham Greener Homes program enhancements (carried)
• Carried Part 1 of advisory‑committee report (11‑0)
• Referred Parts 2‑6 of advisory‑committee report back to staff (8‑3)
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda with listed items excluded (carried)
• Appointed Tova White, Charles Mongeon, Paul Kwasnik, Mika Unterman as directors of Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa will meet to receive a third-quarter update on its 2025 budget and work plan. The meeting will also include a presentation on a site plan application at Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue West.

• Review of Heritage Oshawa 2025 Budget and Work Plan
• Site plan application presentation at Simcoe St N & Britannia Ave W

The committee approved Heritage Oshawa's request to provide historical design suggestions and take photos of the site plan at the southwest corner of Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue West. The third‑quarter Heritage Oshawa budget and work‑plan report was received for information. The Heritage Oshawa Inventory Working Group was authorized to claim gas mileage reimbursement up to $300, with members required to log distance and purpose. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Heritage Oshawa allowed to take photos and suggest historical design elements for Simcoe St N & Britannia Ave W site plan (carried)
• Heritage Oshawa budget and work‑plan third‑quarter report received for information (carried)
• Heritage Oshawa Inventory Working Group authorized to submit gas mileage reimbursement up to $300, members to log distance and purpose (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. (carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee will receive three reports for information: the proposed 2026 work plan and budget, the Community Resources Working Group report on Pet Wellness Days, and the Regulatory and By‑Law Working Group report. No decisions or votes are scheduled on these items.

• OACAC-25-08 – Proposed 2026 Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Work Plan & Budget
• OACAC-25-09 – Community Resources Working Group Report on Pet Wellness Days
• OACAC-25-10 – Regulatory and By‑Law Working Group Report

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee added a Martin Field delegation on pet‑shop sales to its agenda and heard the delegation. It received three reports for information: the 2026 work plan & budget, the Pet Wellness Days report, and the Regulatory and By‑Law Working Group report. The committee also pre‑approved $600 from its budget to publish a brochure discouraging keeping wild animals as pets. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Added Martin Field delegation on pet‑shop sales to agenda (carried)
• Heard Martin Field delegation (carried)
• Received 2026 Work Plan & Budget report for information (carried)
• Received Pet Wellness Days report for information (carried)
• Received Regulatory and By‑Law Working Group report for information (carried)
• Pre‑approved $600 budget for wild‑animal brochure (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (carried)

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Fall Film Night event. The committee is reviewing recommendations for event funding and the selection of films for a screening on October 9, 2025.

• Proposed allocation of $2,400 for Fall Film Night ($900 from advertising and $1,500 from Events and Promo Expenses)
• Approval of films for the October 9, 2025 Fall Film Night

The committee approved a $2,400 allocation for the Fall Film Night, with $900 from Advertising and $1,500 from Events and Promo Expenses. It also approved in principle all films listed in the report and selected one to be shown on October 9, 2025. Both motions were carried.

• Allocated $2,400 for Fall Film Night ($900 Advertising, $1,500 Events) – Carried
• Approved in principle all films listed for Fall Film Night, with one scheduled Oct 9 2025 – Carried
• Motion to adjourn at 6:36 p.m. – Carried

Information Package

The committee will receive and file correspondence, including a municipal bylaw on thermal safety and a fee‑waiver request for a field house. It will note two external resolutions—one on family‑health‑team governance and another confirming the cancellation of the St. Charles natural‑gas expansion project. The meeting also includes several informational reports such as the 2024 development‑charge reserve fund report, the 2024 community‑benefits charge and parkland dedication report, the council expense report for Q2 2025, and a summary of contracts awarded June‑August 2025, plus the September 2 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee minutes.

• Review of INFO-25-147: Municipal Bylaw for Thermal Safety (Maximum Temperature)
• Review of INFO-25-149: Field House – Waiving of Fees Request
• Note of INFO-25-156: Resolution on Natural Gas Expansion Project Cancellation (St. Charles)
• Review of INFO-25-154: Summary of contracts awarded June 1 – August 31 2025
• Review of INFO-25-150: Minutes of Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (Sept 2 2025)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the Fifth and Sixth BUILT subcommittee reports (OAAC-25-18 and OAAC-25-19) for information. It will also consider the OAAC-25-20 report, which contains the 2025 actuals and the proposed 2026 work plan and budget, and recommend its submission as the committee’s 2026 plan and budget.

• OAAC-25-18 – Fifth Report of the BUILT subcommittee (July 2025) – received for information
• OAAC-25-19 – Sixth Report of the BUILT subcommittee (August 2025) – received for information
• OAAC-25-20 – 2025 projected actuals, 2026 proposed OAAC budget and work plan – recommended for submission as the 2026 work plan and budget

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received the Fifth and Sixth BUILT sub‑committee reports (OAAC‑25‑18 and OAAC‑25‑19) for information. A motion was carried to create a working group to investigate para pickleball and to engage builders and MPPs to encourage new residential developments that include at least 2 % accessible housing and washrooms. The item was referred to the next OAAC meeting.

• Received OAAC-25-18 Fifth BUILT subcommittee report (Carried)
• Received OAAC-25-19 Sixth BUILT subcommittee report (Carried)
• Approved working group on para pickleball and accessible housing; referral to next meeting (Carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will hear two public correspondences: one from Sarah Jeynes requesting an Occupancy Limit By‑law for residential properties (SF‑25‑39) and one from Emily Noel requesting an amendment to the By‑law Enforcement Policy (SF‑25‑40). The committee will also receive staff reports on Fire Prevention Week (SF‑25‑41), the 2024 Parks Enhancement Program update (SF‑25‑42), and a review request for backyard fire‑pit by‑laws (SF‑25‑44). All items are presented with recommendations to receive the reports or requests for information.

• SF‑25‑39 – Occupancy Limit By‑law request for residential properties (public correspondence)
• SF‑25‑40 – Amendment request to the By‑law Enforcement Policy (public correspondence)
• SF‑25‑44 – Review of by‑laws related to backyard fire pits (public consent agenda)
• SF‑25‑41 – Fire Prevention Week report (staff report)
• SF‑25‑42 – 2024 Parks Enhancement Program update (staff report)

The committee voted against receiving Sarah Jeynes’s occupancy‑limit by‑law request for information (5‑0 negative). It approved a motion to refer the same request to staff for investigation. The committee also approved referring Emily Noel’s by‑law enforcement amendment to staff and withdrew the proposed public‑participation group amendment. Additional actions included adopting the public consent agenda, directing staff to report naming options for the new Downtown Urban Square park, and carrying a motion to withdraw the proposed ASE camera deployment.

• SF-25-39 request to receive for information – Rejected (Negative 5 votes)
• SF-25-39 request referred to staff for investigation – Approved (carried)
• SF-25-40 amendment to by‑law enforcement policy referred to staff – Approved (carried)
• Amendment to form public participation group withdrawn – Approved (carried)
• Public Consent Agenda items adopted as recommended – Approved (carried)
• Staff directed to report naming options for new park at Bond St E & Simcoe St N – Approved (carried)
• Motion to withdraw ASE camera deployment in Ward 1 – Approved (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m. – Approved (carried)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is deciding on several infrastructure and licensing requests. Key items include the implementation of a new bike lane on Mary Street and a decision on on-street parking permits for the Biltmore Theatre Corp.

• Proposed bike lane on Mary Street North between Beatrice Street East and Taunton Road East
• Request from Biltmore Theatre Corp. for two on-street parking permits on Albert Street generating approximately $146 per month
• Decision on installing an all-way stop at the intersection of Albert Street and Lviv Boulevard
• Request from Invado Volleyball for a new beach volleyball site
• Proposed amendment to the Boulevard Bylaw submitted by Emily Noel

The committee approved a one‑year licence for two on‑street parking spaces for Biltmore Theatre Corp., with the option to extend up to four additional years. It recommended that an all‑way stop not be installed at Albert Street and Lviv Boulevard. The committee adopted changes to the Summer Playground Program, requiring participant registration forms and a vehicle service delivery model. Several community requests—including a new beach volleyball site, a boulevard bylaw amendment, and a pedestrian crosswalk near 394‑400 Bloor Street East—were referred to staff, and the public consent agenda was adopted except for two reports.

• Approved Biltmore Theatre two‑on‑street parking licence (Carried)
• Recommended all‑way stop at Albert St & Lviv Blvd not be installed (Carried)
• Adopted Summer Playground Program changes: registration forms and vehicle service model (Carried)
• Referred Invado Volleyball beach volleyball site request to staff (Carried)
• Referred Emily Noel boulevard bylaw amendment request to staff (Carried)
• Referred pedestrian crosswalk near 394‑400 Bloor St E request to staff (Carried)
• Adopted public consent agenda items except reports CO‑25‑36 and CO‑25‑37 (Carried)
• Changed response date for observation deck agreement to Q1 2026 (Carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will review four staff reports and recommend to City Council: the city’s financial position as of June 30 2025; an update to the Fees and Charges By‑law for 2026; adoption of the Customer Service Strategy for 2025‑2029; and a status report on outstanding committee items. All recommendations are for council’s information or approval.

• CF‑25‑43 – Financial Position as of June 30 2025 (all wards) – recommendation to receive the report for information
• CF‑25‑44 – 2026 Fees and Charges By‑law Update – recommendation to approve the by‑law amendments
• CF‑25‑45 – Customer Service Strategy 2025‑2029 – recommendation to approve the strategy and note future budget considerations
• CF‑25‑46 – Outstanding Item Status Report – third‑quarter 2025 – recommendation to receive the report for information

The committee adopted the public consent agenda items except three reports. It approved changes to Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 by a 3‑2 vote. The Customer Service Strategy for 2025‑2029 was also approved. A motion to remove a statement from the city telephone greeting was defeated and the meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

• Adopt public consent agenda items except reports CF-25-43, CF-25-44, CF-25-45 (Carried)
• Receive Report CF-25-43 (Financial Position) for information (Carried)
• Approve changes to Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 (3‑2 vote)
• Approve Customer Service Strategy 2025‑2029 (Carried)
• Remove aggressive‑behaviour statement from city telephone greeting (Lost 1‑4)
• Adjourn meeting at 10:57 a.m. (Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is reviewing a proposal for a 74-unit apartment building and a funding agreement for a rental project. The body is also discussing updates to heritage act timelines and stormwater management for transit areas.

• Proposed 10-storey, 74-unit apartment building at 1251 Taunton Road East
• Funding agreement for Medallion Developments Inc. at 135 Bruce Street for up to $3,900,000
• Grant request for front entrance replacement at 27-33 Simcoe Street South
• Proposed amendments to Delegation of Authority By-law 29-2009 regarding Ontario Heritage Act timelines
• Stormwater Management Study update for Central Oshawa and Thornton’s Corners transit areas

The Economic and Development Services Committee adopted the public consent agenda items except ED-25-85, ED-25-88 and ED-25-95. It recommended approval of the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for a 10‑storey, 74‑unit building at 1251 Taunton Road East. It also recommended staff authority to extend Ontario Heritage Act timelines, to amend Delegation of Authority By‑law Schedule A, and to award the Stormwater Management Study contract. Motions to defer and to receive correspondence ED-25-85 were lost.

• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items except ED-25-85, ED-25-88, ED-25-95 (Motion carried)
• Recommended receipt of ED-25-87 Outstanding Items List Status Report for information
• Recommended approval of Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 10‑storey, 74‑unit building at 1251 Taunton Road East (ED-25-89)
• Recommended authorizing staff to extend timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act (ED-25-90)
• Recommended amending Delegation of Authority By‑law Schedule A items 8 and 29 to add senior managers and supervisors (ED-25-93)
• Recommended authorizing the Manager of Procurement to award the Stormwater Management Study contract (ED-25-94)
• Motion to defer ED-25-85 correspondence to closed session lost
• Motion to receive ED-25-85 correspondence for information lost

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The agenda for the September 8, 2025 meeting of the Economic and Development Services Committee is currently unavailable. The document provided consists only of the meeting header and a placeholder for video content.

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on a site plan and environmental impact study. The committee will also discuss its 2026 work plan and budget submission and receive a 2025 budget update.

• Presentation on Site Plan Approval and Environmental Impact Study for Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue West
• 2026 O.E.A.C. Work Plan and Budget Submission (OEAC-25-29)
• Quarter 3 update of O.E.A.C.’s 2025 Budget and Work Plan (OEAC-25-30)

The committee carried a motion to submit the OEAC‑25‑29 2026 Work Plan and Budget. It also received the OEAC‑25‑30 2025 Budget and Work Plan quarter‑3 update for information. A motion was carried directing the committee to attend the Climate Change Town Hall at Ontario Tech University on September 5, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 61 Charles Street. The committee affirmed that Ontario Tech University will continue consulting with OEAC on the Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue West site‑plan and environmental impact study, and then adjourned at 7:10 pm.

• Submit OEAC‑25‑29 2026 Work Plan and Budget (Carried)
• Receive OEAC‑25‑30 2025 Budget and Work Plan Q3 update (Carried)
• Attend Climate Change Town Hall Sep 5 2025 at 61 Charles St (Carried)
• Continue OEAC consultation with Ontario Tech on Simcoe St N & Britannia Ave W site plan (Carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:10 pm (Carried)

Information Package

The Oshawa committee will receive and file correspondence from other municipalities, including resolutions regarding a respect campaign, money laundering legislation, tailings disposal, and glyphosate spraying. No items are scheduled for a vote.

• Resolution from Orangeville regarding H.E.R. ELECT Respect Campaign
• Resolution from Otonabee-South Monagan regarding Bill C-2
• Resolution from Nairn and Hyman regarding Niobium Tailings
• Resolution from West Nipissing regarding Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate
• No items selected for discussion or vote

Information Package

The July 16, 2025 meeting will receive and file correspondence from the Region of Durham, including a response to Bill 17 and a 2024 building activity review. It will also consider several resolution letters passed by nearby municipalities on topics such as inclusive research and veterans' income support. Minutes from multiple advisory and committee meetings held in June 2025 will be reviewed. No decisions are scheduled for this agenda.

• INFO-25-132 – Region of Durham response to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
• INFO-25-133 – Region of Durham 2024 Annual Building Activity Review
• INFO-25-129 – Resolution from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan on inclusive research
• INFO-25-130 – Resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans
• INFO-25-137 – Minutes of the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting (June 9, 2025)

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa will meet to discuss a request to remove 853 Simcoe Street South from its heritage inventory. The committee will also review updates to the designated properties brochure and the Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge commemoration wording.

• Delegation to discuss removing 853 Simcoe Street South from inventory
• Update to Heritage Oshawa designated properties brochure
• Update on designation of 357 Simcoe Street South
• Update to Farewell Street Multi-Use Bridge plaque wording
• Review of Q2 budget and work plan

The Heritage Oshawa Committee approved several items, including adding the 2026 Work Plan report to the agenda and accepting a delegation from Pierre Van Belleghem. It removed 853 Simcoe Street South as a ‘Class B’ property from the heritage inventory. The committee also directed updates to the heritage brochure, changed inventory classification practices, and approved staff support for participation in Canada Day and Convergence events.

• Added Report HTG-25-24 (2026 Heritage Work Plan) to the agenda – Carried
• Accepted delegation from Pierre Van Belleghem – Carried
• Removed 853 Simcoe Street South as a 'Class B' property from Heritage Inventory – Carried
• Received Report HTG-25-16 (City Council information) for information – Carried
• Directed brochure working group to update and reprint the Heritage Oshawa brochure – Carried
• Directed City staff to assist Heritage Oshawa participation in Canada Day and Convergence events – Carried
• Added “within East Whitby Township” to plaque wording for the Farewell Street Multi‑Use Bridge – Carried
• Moved A/B classifications to the “Notes” section of each inventory listing and removed website references – Carried

City Council Special Meeting

The council will hear public comments on Report CNCL-25-34, which proposes City‑initiated amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94. Council will select an option as set out in Section 4.2 of the report. If Option 1 is chosen, By‑law 82‑2025 will amend the zoning by‑law accordingly.

• Report CNCL-25-34 – City‑initiated Amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94
• By‑law 82‑2025 – amendment to Zoning By‑law 60‑94 if Option 1 is adopted
• Correspondence CNCL-25-48 from Noah Edwards commenting on Report CNCL-25-34
• Delegation by Noah Edwards to address Council on Report CNCL-25-34
• Confirmation by‑law to confirm the City Council meeting of June 26 2025

The council voted 10‑0 to adopt Part 1 of the proposed amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94, creating Planned Commercial Centre Zones. Amendment 2 (Payday Loan, Tattoo Parlour, Pawn Shop, Vapour Product Shop and Adult Use Store) was referred back to staff for further review. A paid parking system for Lakeview Park was approved, including a $20 non‑resident fee and related by‑law changes. Several procedural motions, including a waiver to consider the parking motion, were carried.

• Adopt Part 1 Planned Commercial Centre Zones amendment (10‑0)
• Refer Amendment 2 (Payday Loan etc.) back to staff for review
• Approve paid parking system at Lakeview Park, $20 non‑resident fee
• Amend Fees and Charges By‑law 109‑2024 to include non‑resident parking fee
• Amend Traffic and Parking By‑law 79‑99 and Schedule 05 as required
• Fund new Park Superintendent and Operations Coordinator from parking revenue
• Waive procedural rules to introduce time‑sensitive Lakeview Park motion (carried)
• Refer correspondence CNCL‑25‑48 to the respective report (carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee will receive an update on Animal Services operations and consider allocating up to $2,000 from its 2025 operating budget for Pet Wellness Day supplies.

• Animal Services update presentation
• Recommendation to allocate up to $2,000 for Pet Wellness Day supplies
• Correspondence on Pet Shop Small Animal Regulations

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee approved several motions. It added a Martin Field delegation on pet shop regulations to the agenda, referred related correspondence to the By‑law Working Group, and allocated up to $2,000 from its 2025 operating budget for Pet Wellness Day supplies. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Added Martin Field delegation on pet shop regulations to agenda (carried)
• Approved hearing the Martin Field delegation (carried)
• Referred Martin Field correspondence to By‑law Working Group (carried)
• Allocated up to $2,000 from 2025 operating budget for Pet Wellness Day supplies (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council is reviewing recommendations from the Community and Operations Services Committee. Key items include environmental subsidies, cemetery memorialization policies, and local traffic safety measures.

• Proposed $15,000 annual budget allocation for 2026 and 2027 to extend the L.E.A.F. Backyard Tree Planting Program
• Proposal for Union Cemetery to recognize unmarked graves via an online interactive map only
• Installation of flexible bollards on Burk Street to reduce vehicle speed
• Proposed installation of stenciled maple leaves and signage for Veterans at Simcoe St/John St and Metcalf St/Simcoe St
• Request for sidewalk snow removal exemption for 1315 Macinally Court

The council unanimously waived a $2,500 fee for the N.A.S.C. Softball Festival and a $9,800 fee for the Oshawa Italian Bocce Club. It upheld the chair's ruling that a motion on controlled substances was out of order by a 7‑to‑4 vote. The public consent agenda was adopted with several items excluded, and additional agenda items and procedural waivers were carried.

• Waived $2,500 fee for N.A.S.C. Softball Festival (11‑0)
• Waived $9,800 fee for Oshawa Italian Bocce Club (10‑0, 1 conflict)
• Upheld chair's ruling that controlled‑substances motion was out of order (7‑4)
• Adopted public consent agenda except listed items (carried)
• Added resident correspondence on controlled substances to agenda (carried)
• Waived rules of procedure to introduce time‑sensitive items (carried)
• Approved agenda amendment to bring forward controlled‑substances motion (carried)

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will review an accessibility plan for a proposed development at 39 Athol Street West. The committee will also receive a report from the BUILT Environment Subcommittee.

• Presentation by Chris Baylis of Independent Project Managers regarding the accessibility plan for 39 Athol Street West
• Review of Report OAAC-25-17: 39 Athol Street West CIP Accessible Plan Submission
• Receipt of Report OAAC-25-16: Fourth Report of the BUILT Subcommittee
• Correspondence OAAC-25-15: Region of Durham request for Regional Accessibility Awards nominations

The committee altered the agenda to consider Report OAAC-25-17, then endorsed the Community Improvement Program accessibility plan for the proposed 39 Athol Street West project. It also nominated Cornerstone Community Association Durham Inc. for the 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards, received the Fourth BUILT Subcommittee report for information, and adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

• Agenda order altered to bring forward Report OAAC-25-17 (carried)
• Endorsed Community Improvement Program accessibility plan for 39 Athol Street West (carried)
• Nominated Cornerstone Community Association Durham Inc. for 2025 Region of Durham Accessibility Awards (carried)
• Received Fourth BUILT Subcommittee Report OAAC-25-16 for information (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. (carried)

Information Package

This is an information package containing correspondence, reports, and minutes for review. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting; however, members may request to move specific items to a future agenda.

• Request to ban consumer fireworks in Oshawa
• Fee waiver requests for Oshawa Italian Bocce Club and N.A.S.C. Softball
• Summary of contracts awarded from March 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025
• Region of Durham reports on growth trends and the Courtice Transit-Oriented Community District Energy System
• Correspondence regarding opposition to Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, 2025)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will decide on a speed reduction for Burk Street, consider a winter‑access by‑law exemption for 1315 Macinally Court, refer a proposal to add obstructed number plates as a parking violation, and vote on extending the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting program with $15,000 funding for 2026‑27. It will also receive reports on cemetery memorials, park snow‑clearing, veterans sidewalk designs, and the second‑quarter outstanding items list.

• CO-25-28 – Decision on reducing speed on Burk Street (Ward 4)
• CO-25-31 – Exemption request to Winter Access By‑law for 1315 Macinally Court (Ward 3)
• CO-25-32 – Request to add Obstructed Number Plates as a parking violation – referral to staff
• CO-25-25 – Extension of LEAF Backyard Tree Planting program with $15,000 recommended for 2026‑27
• CO-25-29 – Proposed veterans‑leaf stencil design at Memorial Park pending regional approval

The Community and Operations Services Committee recommended installing flexible bollards on Burk Street in two locations. It directed staff to perform sidewalk snow removal for 1315 Macinally Court. The public consent agenda was adopted as recommended, except for item CO-25-32. The committee also approved a $15,000 contribution to extend the Backyard Tree Planting Program for 2026 and 2027.

• Approved flexible bollards on Burk Street (Carried)
• Approved sidewalk snow removal for 1315 Macinally Court (Carried)
• Adopted public consent agenda except CO-25-32 (Carried)
• Recommended $15,000 for Backyard Tree Planting Program extension (resolution)
• Resolved Union Cemetery to continue online interactive map for all decedents (resolution)
• Received snow and ice clearing report for park pathways and parking lots (information)
• Authorized installation of stenciled maple leaf signage on municipal sidewalks at Memorial Park (resolution, pending regional approval)
• Received outstanding items status report for Q2 2025 (information)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will decide whether to rename the Harmony Valley Off‑Leash Dog Park. It will refer a request to name a street or park after Dr. Colin Carrie to staff for a report. The committee will receive the 2024 Fire Services Annual Report and approve minor vestibule retrofits at Fire Stations 1, 3, 5 and 6 to create Safe Havens. It will also recommend amending Business Licensing By‑law 122‑2024 to create a new licensing classification for complimentary food premises.

• SF-25-36 – Potential renaming of the Harmony Valley Off‑Leash Dog Park (Ward 3)
• SF-25-38 – Referral of a naming request for Dr. Colin Carrie to staff
• SF-25-33 – Receipt of the 2024 Fire Services Annual Report
• SF-25-34 – Approval of minor vestibule retrofitting at Fire Stations 1, 3, 5 and 6 for Safe Havens
• SF-25-35 – Amendment of Business Licensing By‑law 122‑2024 to add a complimentary food premises licensing class

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee voted 5‑0 to recommend renaming the Harmony Valley Off‑Leash Dog Park to the Clare Ford Off‑Leash Dog Park. It adopted the public consent agenda, except for one report, and made several recommendations to City Council, including directing staff to retrofit fire‑station vestibules for Safe Havens, amending the Business Licensing By‑law to add a classification for complimentary food premises, and referring a street‑or‑park naming request to staff. The committee also received the Fire Services 2024 Annual Report for information and adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

• Recommend renaming Harmony Valley Off‑Leash Dog Park to Clare Ford Off‑Leash Dog Park (5‑0)
• Adopt public consent agenda items except Report SF‑25‑33 (carried)
• Recommend staff prepare report on Maryann Bandy’s naming request (no vote recorded)
• Recommend staff undertake minor vestibule retrofits for Safe Havens at fire stations (no vote recorded)
• Recommend amending Business Licensing By‑law to create a licensing class for Complimentary Food Premises (no vote recorded)
• Receive Safety and Facilities Services Outstanding Items List Status Report Q2 2025 for information (no vote recorded)
• Receive Fire Services 2024 Annual Report for information (carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 2:15 p.m. (carried)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider Item ED-25-80, which proposes city‑initiated amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94 for all wards. The Economic and Development Services Committee will present its fiftieth report and recommend authorizing the statutory public process under the Planning Act. Declarations of pecuniary interest may be presented, and a by‑law will confirm the meeting.

• Item ED-25-80 – City‑initiated amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94 (all wards)
• Economic and Development Services Committee fiftieth report
• Declarations of pecuniary interest (may be presented by council members)
• By‑law to confirm the City Council meeting of June 5, 2025
• Adjournment

The council voted 8‑0 to authorize the Economic and Development Services Department to begin the statutory public process under the Planning Act for proposed amendments to Zoning By‑law 60‑94. A confirming by‑law for those amendments was also passed 8‑0. Councillors Chapman and Marks were absent, and Councillor Giberson left at 2:17 p.m.

• Authorized Economic and Development Services to initiate public process for zoning amendments (8‑0)
• Passed confirming by‑law for the zoning amendments (8‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:21 p.m. (8‑0)

City Council Special Meeting

City Council is holding a special meeting to allow the public to provide views and concerns regarding accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. The session includes updates on the city's accessibility plan and committee work plans.

• Presentation of 2025 Accessibility Awards to Born This Way Dance Inclusion Program, CMHA Durham, Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+, Unifor 222, and Dot McFarlane
• Update on Oshawa's Accessibility Plan from the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Update on the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee work plan
• Presentation by Community Living Oshawa/Clarington for National AccessAbility Week
• Delegations from Kelly Ng (Autism Home Base) and Emily Noel

Council voted to allow any member of the public to address the council on diversity, inclusion or accessibility issues, and the motion was carried. A confirming by‑law was also passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

• Allow public to address council on diversity, inclusion, accessibility – motion carried
• Confirming by‑law passed – motion carried
• Adjourn meeting at 7:59 p.m. – motion carried

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to select the film "David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet" for the Fall Film Night and to allocate up to $100 from its advertising budget for printing the event handout. The meeting also includes a presentation by Climate Justice Durham about its organization and work, a request to nominate an individual or organization for the 2025 Environmental Achievement Awards, and a recommendation to choose an option for the road‑salt postcard. All items are presented for discussion and possible recommendation.

• Presentation by Climate Justice Durham members on the organization’s work in Durham
• Request (OEAC‑25‑25) to nominate an individual/organization for the 2025 Environmental Achievement Awards
• Recommendation (OEAC‑25‑26) to select an option for the road‑salt postcard
• Recommendation (OEAC‑25‑27) to select the film "David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet" for Fall Film Night and allocate up to $100 for handout printing

The committee authorized staff to nominate Wioletta Walancik of Friends of Second Marsh for the George A. Scott Stewardship Award. It selected Option 1 design for the road‑salt postcard. It approved the Fall Film Night plan, including the film “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet,” coordination with the Regent Theatre, handout approval, and up to $100 for printing. It disbanded the O.E.A.C. T‑shirt Working Group.

• Authorized nomination of Wioletta Walancik, Friends of Second Marsh for George A. Scott Stewardship Award (carried)
• Selected Option 1 design layout for road‑salt postcard (carried)
• Approved Fall Film Night film selection “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet” (carried)
• Approved coordination with Regent Theatre for Fall Film Night dates (carried)
• Approved Fall Film Night handout (carried)
• Allocated up to $100 from advertising budget for Fall Film Night handout printing (carried)
• Disbanded O.E.A.C. T‑shirt Working Group (carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider a Deloitte presentation of the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements, endorse the Phase III Asset Management Plan for all wards, receive the Q2 2025 Outstanding Item Status Report, approve the 2024 audited financial statements, and authorize a three‑year rock‑salt supply contract with Windsor Salt Ltd. for an estimated $5,262,120 plus H.S.T. The committee will also respond to a request from the Living Room Community Art Studio to lease units at 1 Mary Street as in‑kind services.

• CF-25-41 – Contract award to Windsor Salt Ltd. for rock‑salt supply, estimated $5,262,120 plus H.S.T.
• CF-25-40 – Approval of the 2024 audited financial statements for all wards
• CF-25-38 – Endorsement of the 2025 Asset Management Plan Phase III (Proposed Levels of Service)
• CF-25-39 – Receipt of the Outstanding Item Status Report – Second Quarter 2025
• CF-25-42 – Response to Living Room Community Art Studio lease request at 1 Mary Street (in‑kind services)

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee approved a three‑year, $5,262,120 rock‑salt supply contract with Windsor Salt Ltd. and endorsed a two‑year nominal‑rent lease of units F and G at 1 Mary Street for the Living Room Community Art Studio. It also adopted the 2024 audited financial statements, endorsed the Asset Management Plan Phase III, and adopted the public consent agenda (excluding Report CF‑25‑38). All motions were carried unanimously where vote counts were recorded.

• Approved three‑year rock‑salt contract with Windsor Salt Ltd. ($5,262,120 plus HST) – motion carried
• Approved two‑year lease of units F and G at 1 Mary Street for Living Room Community Art Studio at $2 nominal rent – Carried (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 audited financial statements – motion carried
• Endorsed Asset Management Plan Phase III – Carried (6‑0)
• Adopted public consent agenda items except Report CF‑25‑38 – motion carried
• Received Outstanding Item Status Report Q2 2025 for information – motion carried
• Approved notice of financial statements availability on City website – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 a.m. – motion carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will recommend to City Council an amendment to the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement for the development at 39 Athol Street West, raising the grant to $3,899,457.56 and updating the project to an 18‑storey, 204‑unit rental building, while also seeking support from the Regional Revitalization Program. The committee will also consider zoning‑by‑law amendments and draft subdivision plans for sites on Taunton Road East and Farewell Street, and will receive an informational update on the 2024‑2025 Plan 20Thirty annual report. Additionally, a revision to a draft plan of subdivision for Downing Street (1015 King Street) Inc. will be recommended.

• Amend Increased Assessment Grant Agreement for 39 Athol Street West – grant increased to $3,899,457.56 and project changed to an 18‑storey, 204‑unit rental building; authorize letter to request Regional Revitalization Program support.
• Revise Zoning By‑law 60‑94 and approve draft plan of subdivision for 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East – rezone to R4 to permit 56 block townhouse dwellings.
• Amend Zoning By‑law 60‑94 and approve draft plan of subdivision for 374 Farewell Street – rezone to R2 to permit eight single‑detached and two semi‑detached dwellings.
• Receive 2024‑2025 Plan 20Thirty annual update (informational report).
• Approve revision to draft approved plan of subdivision (S‑O‑2016‑06, Phase 2) for Downing Street (1015 King Street) Inc., extending Queensdale Avenue with single‑detached dwelling lots.

The Economic and Development Services Committee recommended that City Council amend the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement for the 39 Athol Street West project to $3,899,457.56 and authorize the mayor to seek Regional Revitalization Program support. It also recommended rezoning and draft‑plan approvals for 56 townhouses at 737‑745 Taunton Road East and for eight single‑detached and two semi‑detached dwellings at 374 Farewell Street. The committee adopted the Public Consent Agenda items except Report ED‑25‑73 and carried a motion to add three pieces of correspondence to the agenda.

• Recommended amendment of Increased Assessment Grant to $3,899,457.56 for 39 Athol St W project
• Authorized mayor to request Regional Revitalization Program support for the Athol Street West development
• Recommended rezoning of 737, 741, 745 Taunton Rd E to R4 and approval of draft plan for 56 townhouses
• Recommended rezoning of 374 Farewell St to R2 and approval of draft plan for 8 single‑detached and 2 semi‑detached dwellings
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items except Report ED‑25‑73
• Carried motion to add correspondence ED‑25‑82, ED‑25‑83, and ED‑25‑84 to the agenda

City Council Meeting

City Council will discuss several parking management proposals in the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre, including licensing spaces for the Region of Durham and Farhi Holdings Corporation. The meeting also includes approvals for traffic operations quality standards and updates to the Second Marsh management plans.

• Proposed license of 9 on-street parking spaces for Durham Regional Police Services generating ~$657/month
• Proposed license of 60 parking spaces at McMillan Parking Garage for 78 Richmond Street West generating ~$4,437/month
• Approval of Quality Standards for Traffic Operations (CO-25-18)
• Amending by-law to Skateboard and Bicycle By-law 78-91 to allow fines for improperly parked e-scooters
• Endorsement of Oshawa Second Marsh Management, Invasive Species, and Forestry Management Plans

The council approved a five‑year agreement with Farhi Holdings Corporation to license up to sixty municipal parking spaces at the McMillan Parking Garage, projected to generate about $4,437 per month. It also approved the permanent licensing of nine on‑street parking spaces near the Durham Regional Police Service station, expected to bring roughly $657 per month. Council passed an amendment to the Skateboard and Bicycle By‑law 78‑91 to add a definition of “Person” for e‑scooter parking enforcement. Additionally, staff were directed to implement Option 4 of the Downtown Oshawa parking utilization survey and to adopt revised traffic‑operations quality standards.

• Approved five‑year licence for up to 60 parking spaces to Farhi Holdings
• Approved permanent licence for 9 on‑street parking spaces near D.R.P.S. station
• Passed amendment to Skateboard and Bicycle By‑law 78‑91 to add “Person” definition
• Directed implementation of Option 4 from Parking Utilization Survey Report CO‑25‑17
• Approved Traffic Operations Quality Standards as set out in Report CO‑25‑18
• Endorsed Oshawa Second Marsh Management Plan and related invasive species and forestry plans
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items (CO‑25‑23, CF‑25‑36, ED‑25‑53, SF‑25‑30, SF‑25‑31, CNCL‑25‑29)

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No agenda items were presented or discussed.

The Heritage Oshawa committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No items were discussed, approved, denied, or tabled.

Cancellation Notice Heritage Oshawa

The City of Oshawa cancelled the Heritage Oshawa meeting that had been scheduled for May 22, 2025. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider four documents—three Built Environment Subcommittee reports dated March 6, April 10, and May 8, 2025, and an information report from City Council dated March 31, 2025. Each will be received for information only, with no decisions or actions taken at this meeting.

• OAAC-25-10 – First Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (dated March 6, 2025) – receive for information
• OAAC-25-12 – Second Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (dated April 10, 2025) – receive for information
• OAAC-25-13 – Information from Oshawa City Council (dated March 31, 2025) – receive for information
• OAAC-25-14 – 3rd Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (dated May 8, 2025) – receive for information

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee accepted four reports from the Built Environment Subcommittee (reports OAAC‑25‑10, OAAC‑25‑12, OAAC‑25‑13, OAAC‑25‑14) as items for information. Each report was moved by a member and carried. The meeting was then adjourned by motion and carried.

• Received OAAC‑25‑10 (First Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee) for information – carried
• Received OAAC‑25‑12 (Second Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee) for information – carried
• Received OAAC‑25‑13 (Information from Oshawa City Council) for information – carried
• Received OAAC‑25‑14 (3rd Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee) for information – carried
• Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. – carried

Information Package

The Committee meeting on May 14, 2025 will receive and file several pieces of correspondence, including a request for support from the Canadian Tank Museum and various municipal resolutions. It will also review information reports such as the Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation first‑quarter report and the council expense report. Minutes from multiple committee meetings held in April and May 2025 will be considered. Items in this package may be added to agendas for meetings beginning the week of June 2, 2025.

• INFO-25-91 – Installation of new utility poles in Howick Township under the Accelerated High Speed Internet Project
• INFO-25-92 – Opposition to proposed amendments to O.Reg. 530/22 to expand strong‑mayor powers
• INFO-25-96 – Update and enhancements to the Region of Durham Greener Homes Program
• INFO-25-106 – Request for support for the Canadian Tank Museum’s Aquino Tank Weekend
• Resolution letters (INFO-25-89, 90, 93, 94, 97, 98) from neighboring municipalities on topics such as salt management and daylight‑saving time

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is reviewing requests for dedicated parking permits in downtown Oshawa and proposed updates to traffic operations quality standards. The body will also discuss management plans for the Oshawa Second Marsh and amendments to the skateboard and bicycle by-law.

• Request to license 60 parking spaces at McMillan Parking Garage for 78 Richmond Street West for approximately $4,437 per month
• Request to license 9 on-street parking spaces for Durham Regional Police Services at 77 Centre Street North and Richmond Street West for approximately $657 per month
• Proposed revisions to Traffic Operations Quality Standards
• Amendment to Skateboard and Bicycle By-law 78-91 to allow fines for improperly parked e-scooters
• Endorsement of Oshawa Second Marsh Management, Invasive Species, and Forestry Management Plans

The committee recommended that the City approve licensing up to 60 parking spaces for Farhi Holdings at the municipal garages, increasing the 2034 utilization forecast to 54% and authorizing a five‑year agreement. It also approved licensing nine on‑street spaces for the Durham Regional Police Services station, raising utilization to 50%. The public consent agenda was adopted except for the Second Marsh Management Plan item.

• Approved licensing up to 60 municipal parking spaces for Farhi Holdings (Carried)
• Approved licensing nine on‑street parking spaces for Durham Regional Police Services station (Carried)
• Recommended implementing Option 4 of the Parking Utilization Survey (CO‑25‑17) (Carried)
• Adopted public consent agenda items except Report CO‑25‑22 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Traffic Operations Quality Standards (CO‑25‑18) (Carried)
• Recommended amendment to Skateboard and Bicycle By‑law to add definition of “Person” (CO‑25‑21) (Carried)
• Endorsed Oshawa Second Marsh Management Plans (CO‑25‑22) (Carried)
• Directed staff to review and update eligibility criteria for Community Legend and E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Awards (CO‑25‑23) (Carried)

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will receive a report on Tablet Command software for all wards. It will consider a motion requesting the Lieutenant Governor to proclaim a pending provision of the Residential Tenancies Act and asking the provincial government to address proposed temperature standards in Bill 230. The Committee will also receive a report on Community Safety Day. Staff will be directed to track further provincial developments on rental temperature regulation.

• SF-25-29 – Tablet Command software report (all wards) – recommendation to receive for information
• SF-25-30 – Motion on maximum temperature regulations and provincial legislation – request for proclamation and provincial action, and staff tracking
• SF-25-31 – Community Safety Day report (all wards) – recommendation to receive for information

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee adopted a resolution (Item SF-25-30) requesting the Lieutenant Governor to proclaim Residential Tenancies Act provision 36.1, asking the provincial government to address Bill 230, and directing staff to monitor related legislation. A motion to adopt an Ajax‑style policy for central‑air residential units was rejected (2‑4). The public consent agenda, except reports SF-25-30 and SF-25-31, was approved. Staff reports on Tablet Command software and Community Safety Day were received for information.

• Adopted resolution Item SF-25-30 to request proclamation of provision 36.1, ask province to address Bill 230, and direct staff to track legislation – Carried
• Rejected motion to refer Item SF-25-30 back to staff for Ajax‑like policy – Lost (2‑4)
• Adopted public consent agenda except reports SF-25-30 and SF-25-31 – Carried
• Received Staff Report SF-25-29 (Tablet Command) for information – Carried
• Received Staff Report SF-25-31 (Community Safety Day) for information – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 1:46 p.m. – Carried

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two informational reports. These reports provide updates on the committee's budget and work plan for the second quarter of 2025.

• Report OEAC-25-17: Budget Update - Second Quarter 2025
• Report OEAC-25-18: Work Plan Update - Second Quarter 2025

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approved the selection of option 4 for a custom branded tent. It also established a T‑shirt Working Group with four members and appointed Joseph Young as chair. Additional approvals included publishing a road‑salt postcard, allocating up to $400 for its printing, requesting a Climate Justice Durham presentation, and registering an information booth for Canada Day. All motions were carried.

• Approved selection of option 4 for the custom branded tent (Carried)
• Created an O.E.A.C. T‑shirt Working Group and appointed members (Carried)
• Appointed Joseph Young as chair of the T‑shirt Working Group (Carried)
• Approved publishing the Road Salt Postcard on city social media (Carried)
• Allocated up to $400 for printing 300 Road Salt Postcards (Carried)
• Requested a presentation from Climate Justice Durham (Carried)
• Registered an information booth at the 2025 Canada Day Celebration (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. (Carried)

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will discuss adding names to the street name reserve list and a sign by-law variance. The body is also considering the cancellation of a community improvement grant and the renewal of downtown banner agreements.

• Proposed denial of a variance for a digital pylon sign at 649 King Street East
• Cancellation of a $5,424 Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant for 450-452 Simcoe Street South
• Requests to add Irv Harrell and George Weisz to the City's Street Name Reserve List
• Renewal of downtown banner agreements with Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA
• Closed session updates on City-owned land disposition on Athol Street East

The Economic and Development Services Committee approved a variance for Eye Candy Ads to install a pylon sign at 649 King Street East (5‑1 vote) and renewed downtown banner agreements with Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA (6‑0 vote). It also cancelled the $5,424 Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant for 450‑452 Simcoe Street South after the owner failed to meet conditions. Additionally, the Committee added Irv Harrell and George Weisz to the City’s Street Name Reserve List and adopted most consent‑agenda items.

• Added Irv Harrell to the Street Name Reserve List (motion carried)
• Added George Weisz to the Street Name Reserve List (motion carried)
• Approved variance for Eye Candy Ads sign at 649 King St E (5‑1)
• Renewed downtown banner agreements with Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA (6‑0)
• Cancelled $5,424 Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant for 450‑452 Simcoe St S (motion carried)
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda except reports ED‑25‑53 and ED‑25‑61 (motion carried)
• Adopted Closed Consent Agenda except report ED‑25‑57 (motion carried)
• Received real‑estate acquisitions/dispositions report for information (motion carried)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing a new social media policy and a two-year renewal of a refueling agreement with Oshawa Power. The body is also discussing funding requests from the Spay Neuter Initiatives Association and the Living Room Community Art Studio.

• Approval of a new Social Media Policy (CF-25-33)
• Two-year renewal of the licence agreement for Oshawa Power fleet refueling at City-owned stations (CF-25-34)
• Award of $1,000 for the 2025 Exceptional Student Achievement Award to a student from O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute (CF-25-31)
• Request from Living Room Community Art Studio to lease units at 1 Mary Street as in-kind services (CF-25-35)
• Funding request from Spay Neuter Initiatives Association regarding 2026 Community Grant Criteria (CF-25-30)

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee voted to renew the licence agreement with Oshawa Power for an additional two years. It also approved an updated Social Media Policy, awarded the 2025 Exceptional Student Achievement Award, and amended the Election Sign By‑law to limit sign size. A recommendation on community‑grant reporting was defeated, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Renewed licence agreement with Oshawa Power for two years (CF-25-34) – Carried
• Approved updated Social Media Policy (CF-25-33) – Carried
• Awarded $1,000 Exceptional Student Achievement Award to O’Neill Collegiate student (CF-25-31) – Carried
• Amended Election Sign By‑law to limit signs to 1.2 m height and width (CF-25-36) – Carried
• Referred Living Room Community Art Studio lease request to Economic and Development Services (CF-25-35) – Carried
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items except CF-25-35 and CF-25-32 – Carried
• Recommendation on Community Grants reporting lost (2‑2 vote) (CF-25-37) – Lost
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 a.m. – Carried

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a request from the Region of Durham to increase the number of licensed parking spaces in the Centre Street Parking Garage at 47 Bond Street West. The request seeks to add twenty additional spaces for Durham Regional Police Services, raising the total from fifty to seventy spaces and slightly increasing the projected 2034 utilization rate. Council will vote on two options: deny the additional spaces or approve the increase with an amended licence agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of previous minutes, public consent agenda, and several committee reports.

• Request to add 20 parking spaces in Centre Street Parking Garage (47 Bond Street West) – decision between denial or amendment to increase to 70 spaces
• Denial of on‑street parking permit request for The Atria Bar and Grill at 59 King Street East
• Approval to discontinue the activeOshawa Recreation Guide (Recreation Services Communications Modernization)
• Authorization to negotiate live and on‑demand video streaming services with LiveBarn for city arenas
• Approval of updated Investment Policy by the Corporate and Finance Services Committee

The council approved a fee for at‑fault, non‑resident drivers on municipal roads beginning in 2026, passing the motion 6‑4. It also increased the Region of Durham’s licence for parking spaces in the Centre Street Garage from 50 to 70, with an 8‑0 vote. Additional actions included denying an on‑street parking permit for The Atria Bar and Grill, approving the discontinuation of the activeOshawa Recreation Guide, and authorizing an agreement with LiveBarn for arena video streaming.

• Adopted motor vehicle collision fees for at‑fault drivers on municipal roads (6‑4)
• Increased Region of Durham parking spaces in Centre Street Garage from 50 to 70 (8‑0)
• Denied The Atria Bar and Grill on‑street parking permit request
• Approved discontinuation of the activeOshawa Recreation Guide
• Authorized staff to negotiate and execute agreement with LiveBarn for arena video streaming
• Referred Cameron Ellis correspondence on Heritage Research Report to the appropriate committee
• Adopted public consent agenda, excluding items ED‑25‑44, ED‑25‑47, SF‑25‑22, SF‑25‑24, and CNCL‑25‑26
• Adopted minutes from the March 31 and April 11, 2025 council meetings

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa Committee will receive three reports for information at this meeting. One report provides information from City Council dated March 31 2025. Another updates the 2025 Heritage Oshawa budget and work plan for Quarter 1. The third seeks comment on a draft documentation, salvage and commemoration report for the Farewell Street Multi‑Use Bridge.

• HTG-25-11 – Information from City Council March 31 2025 (received for information)
• HTG-25-12 – Heritage Oshawa 2025 Budget and Work Plan – Quarter 1 Update (received for information)
• HTG-25-13 – Draft Documentation, Salvage and Commemoration Report for the Farewell Street Multi‑Use Bridge (received for information)

The committee approved the formation of a Heritage Oshawa brochure working group and a Documentation, Salvage, and Commemoration working group for the Farewell Street Multi‑Use Bridge. Members and chairs for each group were appointed. Several reports were received for information and the meeting was adjourned.

• Report HTG-25-11 received for information (carried)
• Report HTG-25-12 received for information (carried)
• Heritage Oshawa brochure working group created; John O'Boyle, Robert Bell, Diane Stephen appointed; Diane Stephen appointed chair (carried)
• Recommendation for HTG-25-13 reconsidered (2/3 required) (carried)
• Farewell Street bridge documentation working group created; Diane Stephen, Jennifer Weymark, John O'Boyle appointed; Diane Stephen appointed chair (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. (carried)

Information Package

The Oshawa committee meets on April 16, 2025, to receive correspondence, information reports, and minutes from various city committees and advisory groups. No decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Receive Regional Municipality of Durham Smart Mobility 2024 Annual Report
• Review minutes from Corporate and Finance Services Committee
• Review minutes from Economic and Development Services Committee
• Review minutes from Community and Operations Services Committee
• Review minutes from Safety and Facilities Services Committee

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on accessibility features for three park and trail redevelopment projects. The committee will also discuss proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas.

• Request for input on Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 amendments for Protected Major Transit Station Areas
• Accessibility status update for Renaissance Neighbourhood Park Redevelopment
• Accessibility status update for Easton Community Park Redevelopment
• Accessibility status update for ATMP Trail Link 5 and 13 Multi-Use Recreational Trail Development
• Receipt of Built Environment Subcommittee reports OAAC-25-10 and OAAC-25-12

Quorum was not obtained, so the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. No items were selected for discussion. Consequently, no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider updates to the Property Standards By-law for exterior lighting, a licensing and treatment‑room standard for Body Rub Parlours, a naming proposal for a parkette in the Kedron Development, and a fee structure for motor‑vehicle collision responses. The committee will also receive the 2024 Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services annual report and the Emergency Preparedness Week report for information.

• SF-25-22 – Recommendation to select an option for Body Rub Parlour licensing and treatment‑room standards (All Wards)
• SF-25-27 – Request to update the Property Standards By‑law regarding exterior lighting (All Wards)
• SF-25-24 – Recommendation to name the parkette south of Britannia Avenue East, between Coppermine Street and Grandview Street North (Ward 1)
• SF-25-26 – Recommendation to select a fee option for motor‑vehicle collision response (All Wards)
• SF-25-23 – Recommendation to receive the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services 2024 Annual Report for information

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee voted 3‑2 to recommend that City Council implement motor vehicle collision fees for at‑fault non‑resident drivers starting in 2026. It also approved a referral of the exterior‑lighting by‑law update to staff (5‑0) and referred the park‑naming proposal back to staff with sponsorship options (3‑2, then 5‑0). Several informational reports were received and the public consent agenda was adopted.

• Recommend referral of exterior lighting by‑law update to staff (5‑0)
• Motion to adopt Body Rub Parlour licensing amendment – lost (2‑3)
• Motion to refer Body Rub Parlour licensing to staff – lost (2‑3)
• Recommend receiving Body Rub Parlour licensing report for information (3‑2)
• Withdraw motion to name Pedal and Play Parkette – carried
• Refer park naming back to staff with sponsorship options (3‑2, then 5‑0)
• Approve motor vehicle collision fees for at‑fault non‑resident drivers (3‑2)
• Public Consent Agenda adopted (carried)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is reviewing requests for parking permits and the use of city parking spaces. The body is also discussing the modernization of recreation communications and the implementation of video streaming at city arenas.

• Proposal to authorize an agreement with LiveBarn for live and on-demand video streaming at city arenas
• Recommendation to deny an on-street parking permit request from The Atria Bar and Grill at 59 King Street East
• Request from Friends of Second Marsh for a new observation deck at Oshawa Second Marsh
• Proposal to discontinue the production of the activeOshawa Recreation Guide
• Closed session requests to license parking spaces for 2 Simcoe Street South and 40 King Street West

The committee recommended staff work with Friends of Second Marsh to draft an agreement for a new observation deck at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve at no cost to the city. It denied The Atria Bar and Grill’s request for an on‑street parking permit. It approved the discontinuation of the activeOshawa Recreation Guide and authorized staff to negotiate a video‑streaming agreement with LiveBarn for city arenas. It also approved a veterans crosswalk design and authorized agreements for municipal parking spaces at 2 Simcoe St South and 40 King St West.

• Recommend staff collaborate with Friends of Second Marsh on observation deck (no city cost) – Carried
• Deny on‑street parking permit request for The Atria Bar and Grill – Carried
• Approve discontinuation of activeOshawa Recreation Guide – Carried
• Authorize staff to advance LiveBarn arena streaming discussions and execute agreement – Carried
• Recommend investigation of Veterans Crosswalk design near Memorial Park – Carried
• Authorize agreement for licensing up to 80 parking spaces at 2 Simcoe St South – Carried
• Authorize agreement for use of parking spaces at 40 King St West – Carried

City Council Special Meeting

The special meeting will consider a closed staff report on the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility. Council is asked to revisit portions of its May 4, 2023 decision and to direct staff to prepare and execute the necessary agreements. A by‑law to confirm the meeting will also be presented.

• Reconsider certain parts of the May 4, 2023 decision on the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility (Closed Report CNCL‑23‑44)
• Staff to prepare and execute agreements as directed in Section 2.0 of Closed Report CNCL‑25‑21
• Presentation of a confirming by‑law for the April 11, 2025 meeting

The council added delegations from Oak View Group, BBB Architects, the Oshawa Generals and the OHL to the agenda and approved hearing them in closed session. It rejected moving the report to Committee of the Whole but approved reconsidering parts of its May 4 2023 decision and directing staff to prepare agreements. Separate votes approved the first part of the recommendation (11‑0) and rejected the second part (0‑11). A motion to refer the report for more information was also defeated.

• Added delegations from Oak View Group, BBB Architects, Oshawa Generals and OHL to agenda (carried)
• Approved hearing delegations in closed session (11‑0)
• Rejected motion to move to Committee of the Whole to consider the report (4‑7)
• Approved motion to reconsider parts of the May 4 2023 decision and direct staff to prepare agreements (carried by later vote)
• Approved Part 1 of the recommendation to reconsider (11‑0)
• Rejected motion on certain parts of the May 4 2023 decision (0‑11)
• Approved recess and closed‑session session (11‑0) and a 5‑minute recess (carried)
• Rejected motion to refer the report to a future meeting for additional information (3‑8)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider a request from HMCS York to waive fees for road closures for the Battle of the Atlantic Parade. It will adopt the public consent agenda, receive the 2024 Annual Investment Report, and approve an updated Investment Policy. The committee will also approve updated Visual Identity Standards, the 2025 Final Tax Rates By-law, and the nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Improvement Awards.

• CF-25-27 – Approval of the 2025 Final Tax Rates By-law for all property classes
• CF-25-25 – Approval of the updated Investment Policy
• CF-25-26 – Approval of updated Visual Identity Standards and related delegation by‑law
• CF-25-29 – Request for fee waiver for road closures for the HMCS York Battle of the Atlantic Parade
• CF-25-28 – Approval of nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Improvement Awards

The committee approved the 2025 Final Tax Rates By-law with a 5‑to‑1 vote. It also waived fees for the Battle of the Atlantic parade road closures unanimously (6‑0). The updated Visual Identity Standards and the 2025 Accessibility Improvement Award nominations were approved. The public consent agenda items were adopted as recommended.

• Approved 2025 Final Tax Rates By-law (5‑to‑1)
• Waived fees for Battle of the Atlantic parade road closures (6‑0)
• Approved updated Visual Identity Standards
• Approved 2025 Accessibility Improvement Award nominations (5‑0)
• Adopted public consent agenda items as recommended

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee will consider three main items: designating 37 Adelaide Avenue West under the Ontario Heritage Act, accepting Medallion Developments' request to retract its parkette proposal and cancel project 2408 with a $482,000 fund reallocation, and approving revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law applications for 63 Albany Street. The committee will also recommend winners for the 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts Awards.

• Designation of 37 Adelaide Avenue West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Retraction of Medallion Developments' parkette proposal; cancellation of project 2408 and return of $482,000 to original funding sources
• Approval of revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 63 Albany Street to permit 527 units/ha residential development and rezone to R6‑D
• Recommendation of winners for the 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts Professional Artist and Emerging Artist Awards
• Report ED‑25‑48 Heritage Research Report for 37 Adelaide Avenue West

The committee voted 5‑1 to designate 37 Adelaide Avenue West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. It adopted the public consent agenda items, excluding Report ED‑25‑44. The committee approved its recommendation to City Council to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law for 63 Albany Street to allow a higher‑density residential development. It also approved the selection of winners for the 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts Awards.

• Designated 37 Adelaide Avenue West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (5‑1)
• Adopted public consent agenda items except Report ED‑25‑44 (carried)
• Approved recommendation to amend Official Plan for 63 Albany Street (residential density 527 units/ha)
• Approved recommendation to rezone 63 Albany Street to R6‑D for townhouses and a 22‑storey apartment building
• Approved selection of Professional Artist Award winner for 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts
• Approved selection of Emerging Artist Award winner for 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts
• Approved selection of Innovation and Creation Champion Award winner for 2025 Oshawa Culture Counts

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing reports from three working groups. The body is deciding on budget allocations for a tree giveaway event and the purchase of a branded event tent.

• Proposed allocation of $7,500.00 for a Tree Giveaway event
• Proposed allocation of $1,750.00 for a branded event tent
• Road Salt Working Group report for April 2025
• Correspondence from Durham Integrated Growers regarding annual membership

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee renewed its 2025 membership with Durham Integrated Growers and paid a $100 fee. It received the Road Salt Working Group report for information and endorsed the Tree Giveaway Working Group report, allocating $7,500 from its operating budget for the event. The committee also approved a $1,750 allocation for a tent purchase for the Gazebo Working Group. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Renewed annual membership with Durham Integrated Growers, paying $100 fee (carried)
• Received Road Salt Working Group Report for information (carried)
• Endorsed Tree Giveaway Working Group Report (carried)
• Allocated $7,500 from operating budget for Tree Giveaway event (carried)
• Allocated $1,750 from operating budget for tent purchase (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (carried)

City Council Meeting

City Council will decide on the 2026 budget timetable and public engagement process. The body is also reviewing several contract awards for janitorial services and professional consulting, as well as accessibility reports for outdoor parks.

• Selection of 2026 budget timetable and public engagement options (CNCL-25-16)
• Janitorial services contracts to Clean Crysta Services Inc. ($502,328) and Corporate Mirror Inc. ($44,736)
• Growth Management Study contract to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for $399,200
• Additional $63,681 for Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area Plan air quality assessment
• Request for report on accessibility of rest areas and benches in outdoor parks and trails

The council reduced the time allowed to amend the 2026 budget from 30 to 27 days and shortened the head‑of‑council veto period from 15 to 14 days, passing the motion 8‑2. It also approved public‑engagement opportunities for the 2026 budget (6‑4) and set a budget‑increase target of no more than 4% for 2026 (6‑4). Additional actions included adopting the public‑consent agenda, adopting prior meeting minutes, and approving several award and contract items.

• Reduced budget amendment period to 27 days and veto period to 14 days (8‑2)
• Approved public engagement opportunities for the 2026 budget (6‑4)
• Approved budget increase target up to 4% for 2026 (6‑4)
• Adopted Public Consent Agenda items, except listed exceptions (carried)
• Adopted minutes from Feb 24 2025 and Mar 7 2025 meetings (carried)
• Approved Nominee 2 as 2025 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient (approved)
• Approved contract award to Watson & Associates for Growth Management Study ($399,200) (approved)
• Approved Oshawa Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Awards program (approved)

Heritage Oshawa

The committee will review a proposal to fund the acquisition of heritage plaques. Additionally, Planning Services will present proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas.

• Report HTG-25-09: Recommendation to fund heritage plaques up to $1,000 from the 2025 Heritage Oshawa Budget
• Presentation by Senior Planner Connor Leherbauer on City-initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94

The committee approved funding of up to $1,000 from the Civic Awards account to purchase heritage plaques. It also approved the creation of an Education and Promotion Working Group, appointing Jennifer Weymark, Robert Bell and Diane Stephen as members with Diane Stephen as chair. Additionally, the committee expressed concern about the impact of proposed transit‑station area amendments on Oshawa’s built heritage. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved funding up to $1,000 for heritage plaques (motion carried)
• Approved creation of Education and Promotion Working Group with members Jennifer Weymark, Robert Bell, Diane Stephen; Diane Stephen as chair (motion carried)
• Expressed concern about built heritage impact of transit station area amendments (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion carried)

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure. Members will also consider the 2025 meeting schedule and receive an update on Animal Services activities.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Schedule (OACAC-25-01)
• Community Resources Working Group Report on Pet Wellness Days (OACAC-25-02)
• Animal Services report on activities provided by Manager Kathy Pittman-Feltham

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee elected Donna Benson as Chair and Melinda Diebel as Vice Chair for one‑year terms. It adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and approved the 2024 work plan as the 2025 work plan. Two new working groups – Community Resources and By‑law – were created with appointed members and chairs.

• Donna Benson appointed Chair (Carried)
• Melinda Diebel appointed Vice Chair (Carried)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (Carried)
• Received Community Resources Working Group Report on Pet Wellness Days (Carried)
• Approved 2024 work plan as 2025 work plan (Carried)
• Created Community Resources Working Group and appointed members and chair (Carried)
• Created By‑law Working Group and appointed members and chair (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. (Carried)

Information Package

This document is an information package rather than a decision-making agenda. It contains reports, committee minutes, and resolutions from other municipalities for council review.

• Update on the appeal to designate 149 Harmony Road South under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Proposed Columbus Parkland Agreement
• Summary of contract awards from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025
• Annual Statement of Building Permit Reserve & Expenses
• 2024 year-end accomplishment reports from Environmental, Heritage, and Accessibility advisory committees

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law 60‑94 to create protected major transit station areas. It will also receive updates on Lakeview Park pathway resurfacing and Easton Park redevelopment. The committee will consider the first report of the Built Environment Subcommittee and the 2025 Accessibility Award nominations.

• Connor Leherbauer – presentation on City‑initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law 60‑94 for Protected Major Transit Station Areas
• David Billham – presentation on Lakeview Park pathway resurfacing and accessibility improvements
• David Billham – presentation on Easton Park redevelopment
• OAAC‑25‑10 – First Report of the Built Environment Subcommittee (received for information)
• OAAC‑25‑11 – 2025 Accessibility Award nominations to be recommended for City Council approval

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee is reviewing several technical amendments to municipal by-laws. The body is also considering a proposal to exempt sacred fires from permit requirements to support Indigenous cultural practices.

• Technical amendments to Lodging House By-law 94-2002
• Technical amendments to Pool Enclosure By-law 79-2006
• Proposed amendments to Open Air Burning By-law 73-2012 to define and regulate Sacred Fires
• Information report on the Communication Relocation Project
• Proposal to remove construction noise review from the Outstanding Items List

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is meeting to select a recipient for the 2025 Oshawa Community Legend Award. The body is also considering a request for a report on the accessibility of benches in city parks and trails.

• Selection of the 2025 Oshawa Community Legend Award recipient (CO-25-07)
• Request for a report on the number, frequency, and cost of accessible benches in outdoor parks and trails (CO-25-09)
• First Quarter 2025 Outstanding Items Status Report (CO-25-08)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to receive a staff presentation on a potential agreement referenced in Report CNCL-25-12. Council will consider a recommendation to endorse the project and authorize staff to finalize the necessary agreements. The meeting also includes a confirming by‑law for the March 7, 2025 council session.

• Potential Agreement presentation (Report CNCL-25-12)
• Report CNCL-25-12 – approval to enter into an agreement
• Recommendation to endorse the project and authorize agreements
• Confirming by‑law for the March 7, 2025 council meeting
• Declarations of pecuniary interest by council members

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will receive three staff reports— the 2025 work plan, Ontario’s 2022 air‑quality report, and the March 2025 Road Salt Working Group report—for information. Members will hear a presentation by senior planner Connor Leherbauer on proposed city‑initiated amendments to create protected major transit station areas. A motion will be considered regarding an invitation to the Oshawa Garden Club’s annual plant‑sale event.

• Presentation: Proposed City‑Initiated Amendments to Implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas (Connor Leherbauer, Senior Planner)
• Report OECA‑25‑07 – 2025 Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee Work Plan (information)
• Report OECA‑25‑08 – Province of Ontario’s 2022 Air Quality Report (information)
• Report OECA‑25‑09 – Road Salt Working Group Report – March 2025 (information)
• Correspondence OECA‑25‑06 – Invitation to Oshawa Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Event (motion for direction)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee is reviewing several contract awards and funding requests. Key items include a collaboration with the Town of Whitby for road design and a new diversity awards program.

• Proposed $570,000 for detailed design of Britannia Avenue West extension west of Thornton Road North
• Contract award for janitorial services to Clean Crysta Services Inc. ($502,328) and Corporate Mirror Inc. ($44,736)
• Contract award to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for a Growth Management Study in the amount of $399,200
• Additional $63,681 for the Central Oshawa Major Transit Station Area Plan for an Air Quality Assessment
• Proposed approval of the Oshawa Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Awards program

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is reviewing a grant for a residential condominium and extensions for public art exhibitions. The body is also discussing heritage act timelines for the former Cedardale Public School and street conversion designs.

• Proposed $3,418,613.50 Increased Assessment Grant for a 16-storey residential building at 39 Athol Street West
• Proposed $2,500 artist fees each to extend exhibitions of 'Stay True' and 'One Fish Two Fish' artworks through May 2028
• Request to extend the Ontario Heritage Act timeline for the former Cedardale Public School at 827 Gordon Street
• Proposed opening of Windfields Farm/Northern Dancer Cemetery for Doors Open 2025
• Detailed design update for converting Albert, Celina, Brock Street East, and Colborne Street to two-way traffic

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. A planner will present a proposal for a plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North. The committee will review Heritage Research Report HTG-25-07 for 37 Adelaide Avenue West, which includes a recommendation and a motion for direction.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair by Legislative Services
• Presentation on proposed plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North
• Heritage Research Report HTG-25-07 for 37 Adelaide Avenue West – recommendation and motion for direction

City Council Meeting

City Council is reviewing several committee reports including a proposed five-year partnership for tree planting and expansions to the Large Item Collection program. The body is also considering contract awards for waste services and urban square construction.

• Contract award to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited for $2,443,571 plus H.S.T. for Bond/Simcoe Urban Square Construction
• Contract award to Waste Connections Canada Inc. for waste and recycling services at an estimated annual cost of $309,311 plus H.S.T.
• Proposed five-year partnership agreement with L.E.A.F. for community tree planting and stewardship
• Proposed expansion of the Large Item Collection program commencing in 2026
• Notice of vesting and surplus declaration for property located on 0 Barbados Street due to tax arrears

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the 2024 Year End Status Update of the 2023‑2027 Accessibility Plan and the 2025 Accessibility Awards Update as information. It will approve a $150,000 allocation for accessible capital projects, split between increased rest areas on trails ($100,000) and washroom upgrades at the Laval Community Center ($50,000). The committee will also request that the City proclaim May 25 – May 31 2025 as National AccessAbility Week and raise the O.A.A.C. flag at City Hall during that period.

• Allocate $150,000 for accessible capital projects: $100,000 for rest areas on trails, $50,000 for Laval Community Center washroom upgrades
• Request proclamation of National AccessAbility Week (May 25‑May 31 2025) and flag raising at City Hall
• Receive 2024 Year End Status Update of the 2023‑2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan as information
• Receive 2025 Accessibility Awards Update as information
• Presentation on Robert McLaughlin Library main entrance upgrades

Information Package

The Oshawa council meeting on February 12, 2025 is an information package review. It includes forwarded reports, regional budget by‑laws, annual reports from transportation and environment committees, and a resignation notice. No items are selected for decision, and no correspondence or resolutions are being acted on at this meeting.

• INFO‑25‑18: Report 2025‑COW‑2 on Durham Region’s 2025‑2035 Strategic Plan
• INFO‑25‑23: Regional Budget By‑laws passed by Regional Council on Jan 25 2025
• INFO‑25‑24: Durham Active Transportation Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan
• INFO‑25‑25: Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan
• INFO‑25‑31: Resignation of Patty Davis from Heritage Oshawa

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider several staff reports. It will direct staff to study whether other municipalities charge fees for responding to motor vehicle collisions on municipal roads. It will receive an energy audit update and refer a feasibility study for a full‑size cricket field at Ritson Fields to the Mayor. The committee will also recommend adopting technical amendments to Property Standards By‑law 1‑2002 to match the 2024 Ontario Building Code.

• SF-25-06 – Request to investigate fees charged by other municipalities for motor vehicle collision response on municipal roads.
• SF-25-07 – Receive and acknowledge the energy audit report for City facilities.
• SF-25-08 – Recommend adoption of technical amendments to Property Standards By‑law 1‑2002 to align with the 2024 Ontario Building Code.
• SF-25-09 – Refer feasibility study for a full‑size cricket field within Ritson Fields to the Mayor as a future capital project.
• Delegation – Richard Trent to address Schedule C of By‑law 122‑2024 concerning licensing and regulation of certain businesses.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee is reviewing options to expand the Large Item Collection Program. The body is also considering a five-year partnership for tree planting and specific management improvements for Lakeview Park.

• Proposed $80,000 plus taxes for on-site payment terminals at Lakeview Park
• Proposed introduction of paid parking at Lakeview Park
• Proposed five-year partnership agreement with L.E.A.F. for community tree planting
• Discussion on options for expanding the Large Item Collection Program
• Approval of rental permit application timeline and process for Lakeview Park

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee-Cancellation Notice

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not obtained. No agenda items were selected for discussion. No attachments are associated with the cancelled meeting.

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will recommend to City Council that a contract be awarded to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited for $2,443,571 plus HST to build the Bond/Simcoe Urban Square. It will also recommend awarding Waste Connections Canada Inc. a waste and recycling services contract for an estimated $309,311 plus HST annually. Additional items include renewing the IT Strategic Plan, receiving the 2024 External Audit Service Plan, and amending facility rental and program cancellation fees.

• CF-25-09: Award contract to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited for $2,443,571 + HST for Bond/Simcoe Urban Square construction
• CF-25-08: Award waste and recycling services contract to Waste Connections Canada Inc. for $309,311 + HST annually
• CF-25-06: Renew Corporate Information Technology Strategic Plan and rebalance IT funding to operating expenses
• CF-25-07: Receive 2024 External Audit Service Plan report for information
• CF-25-12: Amend Fees and Charges By‑Law 109‑2024 to introduce tiered facility rental and program cancellation fees

Heritage Oshawa

The Heritage Oshawa Committee will hear a presentation on a development application at 827 Gordon Street and consider a motion for direction on the application to alter the former Cedardale Public School under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also receive presentations on proposed alterations at 82‑84 Simcoe Street South and 118 Simcoe Street North. The committee will endorse the 2024 Year‑End Accomplishments Report and receive information on the 2024 budget update and the 2025 Budget and Work Plan.

• HTG-25-01 – Application to alter 827 Gordon Street (former Cedardale Public School) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Presentation by Kayly Robbins on the development application at 827 Gordon Street
• Proposed alterations at 82‑84 Simcoe Street South
• Proposed alterations at 118 Simcoe Street North
• HTG-25-04 – Heritage Oshawa 2025 Budget and Work Plan (information item)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a single‑source contract to award GTY Technology Holdings Inc. dba Euna Solutions up to $300,000 (including non‑rebateable H.S.T.) for a budgeting software solution. It will also receive reports and recommendations on a $152,079 Shore Protection Design contract for Stone Street Park, amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law, a commemorative tree and bench program fee change, and a speed‑limit reduction to 40 km/h on selected courts and local streets.

• CF-25-01 – Single‑source $300,000 budgeting software contract to GTY Technology Holdings Inc. dba Euna Solutions
• CF-25-02 – $152,079 contract award to W.F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. for Shore Protection Design – Stone Street Park
• ED-25-01 – Proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By‑law 60‑94
• CO-25-01 – Approval of Commemorative Tree and Bench Program and amendment to Fees and Charges By‑law 109‑2024
• CO-25-02 – Recommendation to reduce speed limits to 40 km/h on identified courts and local streets and amend Traffic By‑law 79‑99

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review accessibility progress. The body is considering the allocation of funds for trail rest areas and community center upgrades.

• Proposed $100,000 for increased rest areas along trails and/or pathways
• Proposed $50,000 for Laval Community Center washroom upgrades
• 2024 Year End Status Update of the 2023-2027 Oshawa Accessibility Plan
• Update on 2025 Accessibility Awards
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee will consider four staff recommendations. It will endorse the Community Risk Reduction Plan for all wards. It will direct staff to study bad‑faith renovictions and to review consolidating several housing by‑laws into a single by‑law. It will also recommend naming the parkette north of Conlin Road East as Dalby Parkette.

• Endorse Community Risk Reduction Plan (SF-25-01) for all wards
• Direct staff to study bad‑faith renovictions and report back (SF-25-02)
• Direct staff to review consolidation of housing by‑laws into one by‑law (SF-25-03)
• Recommend naming the parkette north of Conlin Road East as Dalby Parkette (SF-25-04)

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

The Community and Operations Services Committee will recommend to City Council which speed‑limit option to adopt for courts and short local streets not covered by the 40 km/h Area Program. It will also recommend approval of the Commemorative Tree and Bench Installation and Maintenance Programs and an amendment to Fees and Charges By‑law 109‑2024 to reflect the increased purchase price. Additionally, the Committee will receive for information a report on a request for traffic control signals at the intersection of Greenhill Avenue and Wilson Road North.

• CO-25-02 – Recommendation to choose a speed‑limit option for courts and short local streets (all wards).
• CO-25-01 – Approval of the Commemorative Tree and Bench Program and amendment to By‑law 109‑2024 for higher tree/bench purchase fees.
• CO-25-03 – Receive for information a report on traffic control signals at Greenhill Avenue and Wilson Road North (Ward 1).

Information Package

This meeting is an information package for receiving and filing correspondence, resolutions, and committee minutes. No decisions are scheduled; however, members may request to move items from this package to future agendas.

• Report 2024-P-17 regarding proposed name updates for the Planning and Economic Development Department
• Report 2024-COW-49 concerning the Green Development Program
• Resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding a feasibility study for Highway 407
• Resolution from the Town of Alymer opposing provincial legislation on cycling lanes
• Minutes from Heritage Oshawa, Safety and Facilities, and Community and Operations Services committees

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the draft Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment. It will also hear a presentation on the Advisory Committees of Council policy and procedure and the election of a chair and vice‑chair. The committee will consider a report on the 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee budget for information and a report on the 2024 work plan and year‑end accomplishments for endorsement.

• Presentation: Draft Stevenson Road North Environmental Assessment
• Presentation: Advisory Committees of Council Policy and Procedure
• Presentation: Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Report OEAC-25-01: 2025 Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee Budget (information)
• Report OEAC-25-02: 2024 Work Plan and Year‑End Accomplishments (endorsement)

Corporate and Finance Services Committee Meeting

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee will consider a recommendation to award a single‑source contract to GTY Technology Holdings Inc. dba Euna Solutions for a budgeting software solution, not to exceed $300,000 including H.S.T. It will also review a contract award to W.F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. for Shore Protection Design at Stone Street Park for $152,079 (excluding H.S.T.). Additional items include a corporate grants update for all wards and a request from the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for in‑kind support in 2025.

• CF-25-01 – Single‑source budgeting software contract up to $300,000 (including H.S.T.)
• CF-25-02 – Shore Protection Design contract for Stone Street Park, $152,079 (excluding H.S.T.)
• CF-25-03 – 2024 corporate grants update (information only)
• CF-25-04 – Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce request for in‑kind support for 2025

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

The Economic and Development Services Committee is reviewing the continuation of the electric kick-scooter pilot program through 2029. The body is also discussing zoning amendments for protected major transit station areas and a new mosque at 1709 Harmony Road North.

• Proposal to continue electric kick-scooter use from 2025 to 2029
• Proposed amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for major transit station areas
• Zoning amendment for a new mosque at 1709 Harmony Road North
• Classification of lands north of Grand Ridge Avenue and east of Clearbrook Drive as a Class 4 noise area
• Recommendation to not pursue the installation of stormwater litter traps