Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting Agenda

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Council Chamber

Members of the Committee:

Councillor Gray, Chair

Councillor Lee, Vice-Chair

Councillor Chapman

Councillor Neal

Councillor Nicholson

Mayor Carter, Ex Officio

 

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Public Meeting

 

Land Acknowledgement

 

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands within the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and the signatories of the Williams Treaties, which include the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, Rama and Beausoleil First Nations.


We are grateful for the Anishinaabeg who have cared for the land and waters within this territory since time immemorial.


We recognize that Oshawa is steeped in rich Indigenous history and is now present day home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We express gratitude for this diverse group of Indigenous Peoples who continue to care for the land and shape and strengthen our community.


As a municipality, we are committed to understanding the truth of our shared history, acknowledging our role in addressing the negative impacts that colonization continues to have on Indigenous Peoples, developing reciprocal relationships, and taking meaningful action toward reconciliation.


We are all Treaty people.

Additional Agenda Items

 

(As may be presented at the meeting)

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

(As may be presented by Council Members)

Presentations

 

None

Delegations

 

None

Referrals from Council

 

None

Reports from Advisory Committees

 

None

Items Requiring Direction

 

CO-25-53 Request for Larger Stop Signs and Traffic Calming Flexible Bollards on Ormond Drive (Ward 1)

This item has attachments. 
1.CO-25-53.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    That, in accordance with Report CO-25-53 dated November 5, 2025, concerning the stop signs at the intersection of Askew Court and Ormond Drive, and traffic calming along Ormond Drive both north and south of Coldstream Drive, the Community and Operations Services Committee select one option from Section 4.3 and Section 4.4 of this Report.

Public Consent Agenda

 

Correspondence with recommendations

 

None

Staff Reports/Motions with recommendations

 

CO-25-54 Volt Hockey Recreation Program (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.CO-25-54 Volt Hockey Recreation Program.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    Whereas at its meeting of March 25, 2024, Council referred the following recommendation concerning the Volt Hockey Recreation Program to staff:

    “That the City investigate starting a recreation program for Volt Hockey, a newly adopted sport for the disability community, played on a city gym or court using specially designed hockey sport chairs, played as a three vs. three game with chairs that are battery operated and controlled with a joystick.”; and,

    Whereas City staff visited Variety Village to observe Volt Hockey games and practices to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational space and equipment requirements to successfully deliver the program in Oshawa; and,

    Whereas an agency agreement was established with Variety - the Children’s Charity of Ontario for the provision of Volt Hockey carts, staff training, and ongoing maintenance support; and,

    Whereas selected Staff received specialized training from Variety - the Children’s Charity of Ontario to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the program; and,

    Whereas the City successfully secured the EnAbling Change Program grant from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, Government of Ontario for $48,871.31, which provided funding to support staffing and resources, ensuring the launch of Volt Hockey as a free and accessible program for participants; and,

    Whereas the EnAbling Change grant allowed registrants to participate in Volt Hockey at no cost during Fall 2024, Winter 2025, and Spring 2025, removing financial barriers to engagement; and,

    Whereas in Fall 2025 the program transitioned into a fee-for-service registered program in accordance with Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024, as amended; and,

    Whereas caregiver feedback highlighted the positive impact of Volt Hockey on participant inclusion, independence, and confidence, particularly for children and youth who previously had limited opportunities to engage in organized sport;

    Therefore, be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-54 dated November 10, 2025:

    1. That Council formally recognizes the successful implementation of Volt Hockey as an inclusive adaptive recreation sport program, supported by community partnerships, grant funding, and sustained through fee-for-service operations; and,
    2. That the City continue offering Volt Hockey, contingent upon an active agency agreement with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario, including but not limited to:
      • the supply and maintenance of all program equipment by Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario
      • compliance with the Canadian Standards Association
      • compliance with the Electrical Safety Authority

Public Discussion Agenda

 

Closed Consent Agenda

 

Closed Discussion Agenda

 

Matters Tabled

 

None

Adjournment

 
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