City Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Public Meeting

National Anthem

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.

Council Member Announcements

(As may be presented by Council Members)

Additional Agenda Items

(As may be presented at the meeting)

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

(As may be presented by Council Members)

Presentations

2025 Exceptional Student Achievement Award

Mayor Carter to present the 2025 Exceptional Student Achievement Award to Olivia Gould, student at O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute. 

Certificate of Recognition - Durham College Men's Basketball Team

Mayor Carter to present a certificate of recognition to the Durham College Men's Basketball athletes for winning the 2025 Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Championship and placing second place at the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Championship. 

Heroism Award

Mayor Carter to recognize Justin Squires, Nolan Lederman, Kelsey McEwen and Lindsay Hewitson for their quick action in an emergency situation at Babcock Field on May 8, 2025. 

Delegations

None

Items requiring Council Direction

None

Public Consent Agenda

• Recommendation

  That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2025, be adopted as recommended.

Adoption of Council Minutes

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 26, 2025 be adopted.

Correspondence with recommendations

None

Standing Committee Reports

Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee

The Community and Operations Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Twenty-eighth Report.

CO-25-25 - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests ("L.EA.F.") Extension of Backyard Tree Planting Program Agreement (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  Whereas pursuant to Item CS-20-59 dated October 19, 2020, Council authorized City staff to enter into a joint five (5) year agreement with L.E.A.F. and with the Region of Durham, participating municipalities of the City of Oshawa, Town of Ajax, Town of Whitby, City of Pickering and the Township of Scugog (“Agreement”), for the implementation of the Backyard Tree Planting Program as described in Report CS-20-21 dated March 9, 2020; and,

  Whereas leveraging L.E.A.F’s expertise and capabilities through implementation of the Backyard Tree Planting Program has significantly benefited the Oshawa community by:

  • Providing 300 trees, shrubs, and native garden kits from 2020 to 2024, which exceeded the original five (5) year target goal of 268;
  • Engaging with 187 applicants and participants in the Backyard Tree Planting program, increasing their understanding of proper tree/shrub planting techniques and care practices; and,

  Whereas the City’s partnership with L.E.A.F. via the Agreement has provided Oshawa residents and business owners an opportunity to add “more green” to their property at a discounted rate while increasing the City’s tree canopy; and,

  Whereas with the City's $15,000 contribution from its Annual Operating Budget, combined with funding from the Region of Durham, Oshawa property owners saved $330/tree, resulting in a subsidized cost of $220 per tree to be paid by the property owner; and,

  Whereas the L.E.A.F. Agreement is set to expire in June 2025; and,

  Whereas the Region of Durham, alongside other partner municipalities, wish to extend their collaborative efforts with L.E.A.F. through the Backyard Tree Planting Program for an additional two (2) years or to 2027; and,

  Whereas the extension of the Backyard Tree Planting Program is expected to further increase the tree canopy in Oshawa, contributing to a greener and more sustainable urban environment; and,

  Whereas by subsidizing the cost of tree planting, the Backyard Tree Planting Program will provide economic benefits to residents, making it more affordable for them to contribute to the city's green initiatives; and,

  Whereas this partnership supports the Oshawa Strategic Priority Area “Care: Safe & Sustainable Environment” with the goal to manage the impacts on natural assets such as wetlands and waterways and enhance tree canopy;

  Therefore, be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-25 dated June 9, 2025, concerning the extension of the Backyard Tree Planting Program Agreement:

  1. That the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department be authorized to execute an agreement with the Region of Durham, participating municipalities and Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (“L.E.A.F.”), in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioner, of Community and Operations Services Department and the City Solicitor; and,
  2. That $15,000 be recommended for inclusion in Mayor's budget for the years 2026 and 2027 to continue to subsidize costs of the Backyard Tree Planting Program for Oshawa residents.

CO-25-26 - Memorials, Recognizing Unmarked Graves (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  Whereas at the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of April 24, 2023, Report CO-23-11 dated March 15, 2023 outlining the feasibility of memorializing unmarked graves for Social Service recipients was tabled, and;

  Whereas at its meeting of May 26, 2025, Council referred Report CO-23-11 to staff for an updated report; and,

  Whereas Ontario Regulation 30/11, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Service Act, 2002, provides that a cemetery operator shall provide a lot and the interment of a Social Service recipient upon receiving written direction from a delivery agent, as defined in the Ontario Works Act, 1997; and,

  Whereas the City of Oshawa receives $1,300 from the delivery agent to provide a service that currently costs approximately $3,275, in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-Law 109-2024, as amended; and,

  Whereas Union Cemetery has provided interments for 102 Social Services recipients; and,

  Whereas fifty-seven (57) of the Social Service interments have been memorialized by the families; and,

  Whereas Union Cemetery has approximately 27,700 interments in total within the 32 acres; and,

  Whereas of the 27,700 interments, approximately sixty (60) to seventy (70) per cent have been memorialized as identified in Report CO-23-11 dated March 15, 2023, leaving thirty (30) to forty (40) per cent unmarked; and,

  Whereas the memorialization of interments is a decision made by the Interment Rights Holder(s) who may have various reasons for not memorializing; and,

  Whereas to staff’s knowledge, no other cemetery operator provides complimentary memorials for Social Service recipient interments; and,

  Whereas to staff’s knowledge, Union Cemetery is the only cemetery in the Region of Durham that offers an online interactive map, allowing users to search for and locate decedents within the cemetery,

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-26 dated June 9, 2025, Union Cemetery continue to recognize all decedents, whether the grave is marked or not, through the online interactive map only.

CO-25-27 - Snow and Ice Clearing on all Park Pathways and Park Parking Lots (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Report CO-25-27 dated June 4, 2025, concerning snow clearing on all park pathways and park parking lots be received for information.

CO-25-28 - Reduction of Speed on Burk Street (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report CO-25-28 dated June 4, 2025, concerning the reduction of speed on Burk Street, flexible bollards be installed on Burk Street in two locations as identified in Attachment 2 to said report.

CO-25-29- Veteran's Walks (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  Whereas pursuant to Item CO-25-16 dated April 28, 2025, City Council directed staff, in consultation with the representatives from Oshawa’s Veterans’ organizations used to determine Veteran Street Names, to investigate and explore a suitable "Veterans Crosswalk" design to be placed in an appropriate location (or locations) adjacent to Memorial Park; and,

  Whereas Memorial Park is located within an area bounded at four (4) intersections by Regional Roads; and,

  Whereas the Region of Durham (“Region”) denied the City’s request for approval to install a Veterans Crosswalk at these intersections; and,

  Whereas the Region cited concerns with maintaining consistent pavement markings and the long-term maintenance requirements; and,

  Whereas as a result of the Region denying this request, City staff have explored and considered alternative solutions within Memorial Park; and,

  Whereas City staff have now determined and are recommending the installation of multiple stenciled maple leaves through the north south crossing of Simcoe St and John St as well as the north south crossing of Metcalf St and Simcoe, with accompanying signage that would honour the nation’s Veterans; and,

  Whereas staff are waiting for the Region to approve the stenciled leaf installation proposal; and,

  Whereas City staff have coordinated with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 and the Region of Durham regarding the proposed design; and,

  Whereas the estimated cost for the design and graphic installation can be funded by the Parks and Roads 2025 Operating Budget;

  Therefore, be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-29 dated June 9, 2025, concerning the veterans sidewalk:

  1. That subject to Regional approval staff be authorized to install multiple stenciled maple leaves through the north south crossing of Simcoe St and John St as well as the north south crossing of Metcalf St and Simcoe St, with the accompanying signage honouring the nation’s Veterans at Memorial Park; and,
  2. That if Regional approval is denied, staff be authorized to install multiple stenciled leaves on municipal sidewalk surrounding and within Memorial Park.

CO-25-30 - Community and Operations Services Committee Outstanding Items Status Report - Second Quarter 2025 (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Report CO-25-30, dated June 4, 2025 being the Community and Operations Services Committee’s Outstanding Items List Status Report for the second quarter of 2025, be received for information. 

CO-25-31 - Correspondence submitted by Stacey Duggan-Depmsey and Shawn Dempsey concerning a request for an exemption to the Winter Access By-law 92, 2009, as amended, for the property located at 1315 Macinally Court (Ward 3)

• Recommendation

  That based on Correspondence CO-25-31 submitted by Stacey Duggan-Depmsey and Shawn Dempsey concerning a request for an exemption to the Winter Access By-law 92, 2009, as amended, for the property located at 1315 Macinally Court, staff be directed to perform sidewalk snow removal for 1315 Macinally Court because of the circumstances contained in the letter submitted by the home owner.

CO-25-32 - Correspondence submitted by Noah Edwards concerning a Request to add Obstructed Number Plates as a Parking Violation (All Wards)

• Recommendation

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

  Whereas City of Oshawa’s Legal team has stated there is no provision or regulation in the Highway Traffic Act that would delegate enforcement of Section 13 to lower-tier municipalities and their enforcement teams;

  Therefore, be it resolved that based on Correspondence CO-25-32 submitted by Noah Edwards concerning a Request to add Obstructed Number Plates as a Parking Violation:

  1. That Correspondence CO-25-32 be received for information; and, 
  2. That Noah Edwards be so advised. 

CO-25-33 - Request to Install larger Stop Sign and Traffic Calming Bollards  (Ward 1) 

• Recommendation

  That the following be referred to staff for a report:

  "That a larger Stop Signs be installed at the corner of Askew Court and Ormond Drive; and,

  That traffic calming bollards be installed on Ormond Drive both north and south of Coldstream Drive."

Report of the Corporate and Finance Services Committee

The Corporate and Finance Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Thirtieth Report.

CF-25-38 - 2025 Asset Management Plan Phase III (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That pursuant to Report CF-25-38, dated May 21, 2025, concerning the Oshawa Asset Management Plan - Phase III: Proposed Levels of Service, be endorsed.

CF-25-39 - Corporate and Finance Services Committee Outstanding Item Status Report - Second Quarter 2025 (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Report CF-25-39, dated May 28, 2025 concerning the Outstanding Item List - Second Quarter of 2025 be received for information.

CF-25-40 - 2024 Audited Financial Statements (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report CF-25-40 dated May 28, 2025 concerning the 2024 Audited Financial Statements: 

  1. That the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 attached to Report CF-25-40 be approved; and
  2. That notice of the availability of the financial statements be provided through the City’s website or upon request through Service Oshawa; and 
  3. That the Financial Statements be forwarded to appropriate stakeholders including the Province of Ontario and the City’s banking institution.

CF-25-41 - Contract Award - C2025-018 Supply of Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  Whereas the Purchasing By-Law 80-2020 requires Council approval to award contracts greater than $2,000,000; and,

  Whereas the Regional Municipality of Durham, on behalf of the Durham Purchasing Cooperative (Cities of Oshawa and Pickering, Towns of Ajax and Whitby, Municipality of Clarington, Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog) hosted Request for Tender (R.F.T.) T-280-2025 for the supply of sodium chloride (rock salt) to the Bowmanville Dock; and,

  Whereas delivery from the Bowmanville Dock to the Consolidated Operations Depot and Howden Road Depot is a separate tender and will be awarded through a Chief Administrative Officer Report in accordance with the Purchasing By-law; and,

  Whereas firms were invited to submit bids for R.F.T. T-280-2025 for an initial three-year term and renewable annually in years four and five; and,

  Whereas unit prices for years one, two and three of the contract are firm for each year and years four and five will be adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index; and,

  Whereas the City of Oshawa has an annual requirement of approximately 18,000 tonnes; and,

  Whereas two (2) bids were received (publicly posted on the Region’s website at Region's Bids and Tenders) and opened by the Region of Durham on March 31, 2025; and,

  Whereas the bid received from Windsor Salt Ltd. in the three-year amount of $5,262,120 ($5,354,733 including non-rebateable H.S.T.) for Oshawa’s portion only, is the lowest complaint bidder and meets the requirements of the tender; and,

  Therefore, be it resolved that pursuant to CF-25-41:

  1. That the Manager, Procurement be authorized to award a three-year contract to Windsor Salt Ltd. for supply of sodium chloride (rock salt) in the estimated amount of $5,262,120 plus H.S.T.; and
  2. That the Manager, Procurement be authorized to extend the contract for an additional two, one-year terms, subject to favorable service and pricing.

CF-25-42 - Response to Council Direction Regarding the request from the Living Room Community Art Studio to lease units at 1 Mary Street as in-kind Services (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  Whereas at its meeting of May 26, 2025 Council adopted the Corporate and Finance Services Committee recommendation to refer Correspondence CF-25-35 from the Living Room Community Art Studio requesting to lease units F and G at 1 Mary Street for a period of two to three years through an in-kind arrangement; and,

  Whereas the subject property at 1 Mary Street is currently comprised of seven different leasehold areas on the ground floor level and four of these units are vacant with no planned future uses; and,

  Whereas units F and G at 1 Mary Street total a combined square footage of approximately 1,510 square feet and have been toured by multiple prospective tenants who are unable to activate the space due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the current unit configuration; and

  Whereas units F and G have not been occupied since 2021 following use by Atria Development Company as a model unit for the residential project at 80 Bond Street East; and,

  Whereas Correspondence CF-25-35 indicates that the Living Room Community Art Studio provides inclusive, arts-based programming that enables individuals and families of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to realize their potential as creators and cultural stakeholders which directly supports Action 5.A.2 of the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy, Pillar 4 Initiative 6 and 10 of Plan 20Thirty and Strategies 2.1, 2.2 and 4.3 of the Culture Counts: Oshawa Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan; sections 4.5 and 6.2 of the Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C); and,

  Whereas the Living Room Community Art Studio also operates the Mobile Art Studio which is a converted bus that allows for the delivery of outreach arts programming across the City which has been part of activations at numerous City events, pop up programming at the Ontario Tech and Durham College campus and other initiatives; and,

  Whereas in the context of Correspondence CF-25-35, Section 13.1 of By-Law 178-2022 is met where the proposal aligns with intended priority users of available real property; and,

  Whereas Section 13.4 of By-Law 178-2022 also applies as it states “leases and limited interest agreements are generally entered into at market rent. A nominal rent ($2.00) or a reduced rent may be applied when: The agreement is with a not-for-profit organization that actively provides services which supplement City services, as determined by the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services in consultation with the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services, and the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services.”; and,

  Whereas the proposed scope of the usage by the Living Room Community Art Studio will activate a vacant space at 1 Mary Street and extend arts programming to additional community groups in a way that will not require any leasehold improvements to occupy the space; and,

  Whereas the City will hold no responsibility for funding or executing leasehold improvements and any alterations desired for the space will require approval by the City of Oshawa and will be completely funded by the Living Room Community Art Studio; and,

  Whereas while Section 13.4 of By-Law 178-2022 applies, the Living Room Community Art Studio will be responsible for monthly payments of Taxes, Maintenance and Insurance (T.M.I.) which will be established throughout the lease negotiations; and,

  Whereas City staff received a Letter of Value (L.O.V.) for other units located on the ground level of 1 Mary Street in 2022 which estimated the per square foot cost for the main floor commercial space at $27.00, not including T.M.I.; 

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item CF-25-42 dated May 28, 2025 concerning the request from the Living Room Community Art Studio to lease units at 1 Mary Street as in-kind services, staff be directed to begin negotiations and enter into a two year lease agreement at a base rental rate of $2.00, exclusive of taxes, maintenance and insurance costs, for the term of the lease between the City of Oshawa and the Living Room Community Art Studio in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioners, Economic and Development Services Department and Corporate and Finance Services Department, and the City Solicitor.  

Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee

The Economic and Development Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Fifty-first Report.

ED-25-67 - Applications to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on Behalf of 440 Taunton Road Ltd., 1440 Conlin Road East (Ward 1)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-67 dated May 28, 2025 concerning applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision at 1440 Conlin Road East:

  1. That the application submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of 440 Taunton Road Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2025-01) in order to implement a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2025-02) for the lands municipally known as 1440 Conlin Road East be approved, generally in accordance with the comments contained in said Report, and that the necessary by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  2. That the application submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of 440 Taunton Road Ltd. to implement a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2025-02) featuring six (6) blocks for 33 street townhouse dwellings, two (2) landscape strips, two (2) road widening blocks, and extensions of Cayenne Street and Nottaway Gate be approved, subject to the conditions as generally set out in Attachment 4 of said Report.

ED-25-69 - Revised Applications to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East, Urban Life Development Inc. (Ward 3)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-69 dated May 28, 2025 concerning revised applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision at 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East:

  1. That the revised application submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited on behalf of Urban Life Development Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2022-04) to rezone 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East from R2/R4-A/R6-A “h-22” (Residential) to an appropriate R4 (Residential) zone to permit the development of 56 block townhouse dwellings be approved, generally in accordance with the comments contained in said Report, and the necessary by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  2. That the revised application submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited on behalf of Urban Life Development Inc. for approval of a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2022-01) which proposes one (1) block for 56 block townhouse dwellings and one (1) road widening block at 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East be approved, and that the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, or Director, Planning Services, be authorized to impose City conditions in the draft plan of subdivision approval Planning Act decision; and,
  3. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the Zoning By-law amendment proposed in Report DS-22-168 dated September 7, 2022, presented at the public meeting of September 12, 2022, differs to some degree from the proposed amendment recommended to be approved by City Council pursuant to Part 1 of this Recommendation, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting.

ED-25-70 - Applications to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, 11373846 Canada Corp., 374 Farewell Street (Ward 5)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-70 dated May 28, 2025 concerning applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision at 374 Farewell Street:

  1. That the application submitted by 11373846 Canada Corp. to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2024-09) to rezone a portion of 374 Farewell Street from CIN/R2 (Community Institutional/Residential) to an appropriate R2 (Residential) Zone to permit the development of eight (8) single detached dwellings and two (2) semi-detached dwellings be approved, generally in accordance with the comments contained in said Report, and the necessary by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  2. That the application submitted by 11373846 Canada Corp. for approval of a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2024-01) featuring eight (8) lots for single detached dwellings and a block for two (2) semi-detached dwellings at 374 Farewell Street be approved, and that the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, or Director, Planning Services, be authorized to impose City conditions in the draft plan of subdivision approval Planning Act decision.

ED-25-71 - Request to Amend Increased Assessment Grant Agreement under the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan, 39 Athol Street West (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  Whereas on March 31, 2025, City Council considered Report ED-25-26 dated February 26, 2025 and approved, subject to conditions, an application submitted by Independent Project Managers (“I.P.M.”) on behalf of Central Clear View Developments Inc. (the “Owner”) under the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan for an Increased Assessment Grant, to facilitate the development of a 16-storey, 172-unit residential condominium apartment building with 139.26 square metres (1,500 sq. ft.) of retail floor space at ground level at 39 Athol Street West (the “Project”); and,

  Whereas on April 10, 2025, the City of Oshawa and the Owner entered into an Increased Assessment Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) for the Project whereby the City will provide an Increased Assessment Grant over a nine (9) year period, up to a maximum total of Three Million, Four Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Thirteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($3,418,613.50) subject to certain performance criteria/conditions being met by the Owner; and,

  Whereas I.P.M. requested guidance in applying to the Region of Durham’s Regional Revitalization Program (“R.R.P.”) to financially aid in the development of the Project; and,

  Whereas at the May 13, 2025 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee, the Region considered the elimination of the R.R.P.; and,

  Whereas the report regarding the possible elimination of the R.R.P. was referred back to Region staff until Fall 2025 and in the meantime, R.R.P. applications can continue to be submitted so that applicants remain in the queue in the event the program is not eliminated; and,

  Whereas the elimination of the R.R.P. has negative financial impacts on the Project; and,

  Whereas in an effort to mitigate the negative financial impact of being unable to apply for assistance under the Region’s R.R.P. in the event the R.R.P. is eliminated, I.P.M., on behalf of the Owner, submitted to staff a request to amend the Agreement and increase the total grant amount to reflect a proposed change to their development proposal – from a 16-storey, 172-unit residential condominium apartment building to an 18-storey, 204-unit rental apartment building which would result in a change to their project’s post development assessed value from $115.5 million to $123.4 million; and,

  Whereas Finance Services estimates that the value of the Increased Assessed Grant is Three Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($3,899,457.56); and,

  Whereas staff are agreeable to the Owner’s request to amend the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement to include a revised grant amount reflective of the increased number of units being provided, subject to all other performance criteria/conditions remaining the same; and,

  Whereas staff are also agreeable to supporting the Owner’s request for support under the R.R.P. at this time in order to remain in the queue of applications in the event the R.R.P. is not eliminated;

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item ED-25-71 concerning the request to amend the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement under the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan at 39 Athol Street West:

  1. That the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement between the City of Oshawa and Central Clear View Developments Inc. be amended to reflect a grant amount of Three Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($3,899,457.56); and,
  2. That the Increased Assessment Grant Agreement be amended to reflect the updated project details of the proposed development at 39 Athol Street West, being an 18-storey, 204-unit residential rental apartment building; and,
  3. That the Mayor and Chair of the Economic and Development Services Committee be authorized to write a letter to request support for Central Clear View Developments’ proposed development at 39 Athol Street West under the Region of Durham’s Regional Revitalization Program, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Region of Durham, as appropriate, in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor.

ED-25-73 - 2024-2025 Plan 20Thirty Annual Update (Ward 4)

• Recommendation

  That Report ED-25-73 dated May 28, 2025 concerning the 2024-2025 Plan 20Thirty annual update and Plan 20Thirty: Action Plan for Continued Downtown Revitalization be referred back to staff to:

  1. Develop reportable metrics and key performance indicators to existing action items in Plan 20Thirty where applicable; and,
  2. Explore and evaluate new recommendations for inclusion in Plan 20Thirty; and,
  3. Consider the proposal of items to be referred to future, as applicable, Mayor's Budget to support initiatives in the Downtown area.

ED-25-75 - Proposed Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2016-06, Phase 2) – Downing Street (1015 King Street) Inc. – north of Queensdale Avenue, west of Keewatin Street South (Ward 3)

• Recommendation

  Whereas pursuant to City Council’s June 26, 2017 direction related to Report DS-17-129 dated June 15, 2017, on July 4, 2017, the Director, Planning Services, approved, subject to conditions, a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2016-06) submitted by Downing Street (1015 King Street) Inc. (“Downing”) featuring an extension of Queensdale Avenue with six (6) single detached dwelling lots on the north side of the extension and eleven (11) single detached dwelling lots on the south side of the extension [see Attachment 1 (location of Phase 2) and Attachment 2 (original draft approved plan)]; and,

  Whereas on September 3, 2021, Downing submitted an application to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2021-07) for the entirety of Downing’s land holdings between King Street East and Queensdale Avenue, including the area of draft plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06 located on the north side of Queensdale Avenue to permit 34 block townhouse units and nine (9) street townhouse units; and,

  Whereas on September 3, 2021, Downing also submitted applications for approval of a draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2021-02) and a common elements draft plan of subdivision (File: C-O-2021-01), and for removal of part lot control (File: PLC-2021-11) related to the proposed 34 block townhouses; and,

  Whereas on September 23, 2022, Downing filed an appeal of the applications to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2021-07) and for approval of the draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2021-02) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the “O.L.T.”), for the City’s failure to make a decision within the timelines prescribed by the Planning Act; and,

  Whereas through the O.L.T. appeal process, Downing’s proposal was revised to reflect 32 block townhouse units and ten (10) street townhouse units (see Attachment 3); and,

  Whereas on April 21, 2023, Downing registered Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06 which included the extension of Queensdale Avenue and the eleven (11) single detached dwelling lots on the south side of Queensdale Avenue; and,

  Whereas on August 18, 2023, the O.L.T. issued a decision approving the revised zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision S-O-2021-02 for the proposed block townhouses on the north side of Queensdale Avenue on the basis of a settlement reached between the City and Downing; and,

  Whereas on August 25, 2023, Downing requested that the City approve a revised draft plan for Phase 2 of draft approved plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06 to convert Lots 4, 5 and 6 from three (3) lots for three (3) single detached dwellings to two (2) blocks for ten (10) street townhouse dwellings (see Attachments 2 and 4); and,

  Whereas on October 2, 2023, Council approved the revised draft plan for Phase 2 of draft approved plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06; and,

  Whereas Eastrose Homes (“Eastrose”) has now taken over from Downing as applicant and has assumed management of both the site plan for the 32 block townhouse development and the portion of draft approved plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06 north of Queensdale Avenue; and,

  Whereas Eastrose is concerned that the current state of the real estate market for block townhouses and street townhouses has compromised their ability to sell these units as common element condominium units and freehold units, and as a result, now intends to develop these 42 units as rental units in order to capitalize on Federal G.S.T. rebates and other financial mechanisms; and,

  Whereas on April 7, 2025, Eastrose requested that the City approve a further revised draft plan for Phase 2 of draft approved plan of subdivision S-O-2016-06 to merge Blocks 1 and 2 for ten (10) street townhouse dwellings to just one (1) block for ten (10) street townhouse dwellings, although still in two (2) street townhouse buildings featuring five (5) units apiece (see Attachment 5); and,

  Whereas the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, specifies that an approval authority is not required to give written notice of a change to the conditions of approval if, in the opinion of the approval authority, the changes are minor in nature; and,

  Whereas the proposed revisions to the draft plan comply with Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended, as a result of the O.L.T. decision; and,

  Whereas the proposed changes are considered to be minor in nature since the number of units remains unchanged and the changes are consistent with the development proposal previously presented to the City, the public and the O.L.T.; and,

  Whereas the proposed revision to the approved draft plan is reasonable given the planning approvals process undertaken to date and the built-form will not change;

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item ED-25-75 dated June 2, 2025, the proposed revisions to Phase 2 of Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision S-O-2016-06 to accommodate one (1) block for ten (10) street townhouse dwellings in two (2) street townhouse buildings instead of two (2) blocks for two (2) street townhouse buildings featuring a combined total of ten (10) street townhouse dwelling lots be approved, with the revisions to be shown on the final 40M Plan for registration to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning Services.

ED-25-76 - Recommended City-initiated Amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 to Implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas (Ward 5)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-76 dated May 28, 2025 concerning recommended City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 to implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas:

  1. That Part 1 of the draft recommended City-initiated Amendment to the Oshawa Official Plan to implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas, as generally set out in Part 1 of Attachment 1 of said Report, be adopted, and the appropriate amending by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  2. That in the event City Council adopts Part 1 of the recommended Official Plan Amendment pursuant to Part 1 of this Recommendation, Council authorize staff to forward Part 1 of the Official Plan Amendment to the Province of Ontario for final approval; and,
  3. That Part 2 of the draft recommended City-initiated Amendment to the Oshawa Official Plan to implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas, as generally set out in Part 2 of Attachment 1 of said Report, be approved, and the appropriate amending by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  4. That, notwithstanding that the draft Official Plan Amendment proposed in Report ED-25-30 dated February 26, 2025 presented at the public meeting of March 3, 2025 differs to some degree from the proposed Official Plan Amendment recommended to be adopted/approved by City Council pursuant to Parts 1 and 3 of this Recommendation, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting; and,
  5. That the draft recommended City-initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended, to implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas, as generally set out in Attachment 2 of said Report, be approved, and the necessary by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  6. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment proposed in Report ED-25-30 dated February 26, 2025 presented at the public meeting of March 3, 2025 differs to some degree from the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment recommended to be approved by City Council pursuant to Part 5 of this Recommendation, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting; and,
  7. That the Economic and Development Services Department be authorized to initiate the public process under the Planning Act for Council to consider a proposed Central Oshawa Community Improvement Plan for the Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area, including new shared programs with the Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan, together with appropriate related amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan; and,
  8. That Council direct the Economic and Development Services Committee and Corporate and Finance Services Committee to jointly hold a public meeting under the Planning Act on the proposed Central Oshawa Community Improvement Plan noted under Part 7 of this Recommendation and to jointly make a recommendation to Council regarding the implementation of the same; and,
  9. That Council endorse the draft Terms of Reference for a Stormwater Management Study for the Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area and Thornton’s Corners Protected Major Transit Station Area, as generally set out in Attachment 6 to this Report, for the purpose of retaining a qualified professional consultant through the regular procurement process to undertake such a Study.

ED-25-77 - Economic and Development Services Committee Outstanding Items List Status Report - Second Quarter 2025 (All Wards)

• Recommendation
  1. Whereas City staff advised Council through INFO-25-69, dated March 19, 2025, that an appeal of Council’s decision to designate the existing building located at 149 Harmony Road South in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18 was withdrawn by the appellant, and as a result By-law 27-2024, being a by-law to designate 149 Harmony Road South as being of cultural heritage value or interest, is now in effect and the City’s Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest has been updated to reflect the designation;
     Therefore Item 9 regarding direction respecting an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of a Council decision concerning the issuance of a notice of passing of a by-law to designate 149 Harmony Road South be removed from the Economic and Development Services Committee’s Outstanding Items List Report; and,
  2. Whereas pursuant to Report ED-24-102 dated September 4, 2024, City Council directed staff to report back and provide an update to the Economic and Development Services Committee and Council in the event the City was approved for funding under the second round of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (“C.M.H.C.”) Housing Accelerator Fund program, and on March 5, 2025 via email correspondence from the C.M.H.C. staff were informed that the City of Oshawa was not selected for funding;
     Therefore Item 10 regarding the second round of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund be removed from the Economic and Development Services Committee’s Outstanding Items List Report; and,
  3. That the remainder of Report ED-25-77 dated May 28, 2025 being the Economic and Development Services Committee’s Outstanding Items List Status Report for the second quarter of 2025 be received for information. 

ED-25-81 - City Comments on Bill 17, the Proposed 'Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025' (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-81 dated May 28, 2025 concerning City comments on Bill 17, the proposed 'Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025': 

  1. That Report ED-25-81, including Attachment 3, be endorsed as the City’s comments on the Province’s proposed amendments to certain Acts under Bill 17, “Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025”; and,
  2. That Economic and Development Services staff be authorized to submit the comments contained in Report ED-25-81 dated May 28, 2025 related to Bill 17, “Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025” in response to the associated proposals posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario website, together with the related resolution of the Economic and Development Services Committee, to the Province for its consideration, and to provide a subsequent follow-up once Council has considered this matter; and,
  3. That staff be authorized to forward a copy of Report ED-25-81 dated May 28, 2025 and the related Council resolution to the Region of Durham, Durham area municipalities, and Durham area M.P.P.s.

Report of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee

The Safety and Facilities Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Twenty-sixth Report.

SF-25-33 - 2024 Fire Services Annual Report (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Report SF-25-33 dated June 4, 2025 being the Fire Services 2024 Annual Report be received for information.

SF-25-34 - Implementation of Safe Havens at Oshawa Fire Stations (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report SF-25-34 dated June 4, 2025, staff be directed to undertake minor vestibule retrofitting as set out in said Report to implement Safe Havens at Fire Stations 1, 3, 5 and 6.

SF-25-35 - Review of Complimentary Food Premises and Business Licensing By-law 122-2024 (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  Whereas the Business Licensing By-law 122-2024 (“Business Licensing By-law”) is a by-law to license, regulate and govern certain businesses operating within the City of Oshawa (“City”), to ensure health and safety, consumer protection and nuisance control; and,

  Whereas City staff identified an opportunity to extend the benefits of municipal licensing to food-related operations which distribute complimentary food (e.g. promotional events, etc.) (“Complimentary Food Premises”) for the purposes of ensuring common health, safety and consumer protection standards for patrons and the general public as recommended in Report SF-24-44, “Business Licensing By-law and Additional Licensing Classes”; and,

  Whereas at its October 28, 2024 meeting, in accordance with Report SF-24-44, City Council directed staff to review the proposed additional licensing class and to report back; and,

  Whereas staff has completed its review and determined that it is appropriate to regulate Complimentary Food Premises as follows:

  • complimentary licensing (i.e. no licence and application fees);
  • exempting Complimentary Food Premises operating for three (3) days or less per year;
  • establishing new definition(s) for Complimentary Food Premises; and,
  • establishing standards consistent with existing food-related licensing classes and in a manner that does not conflict with standards in other municipal by-laws;

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item SF-25-35 concerning a review of complimentary food premises and Business Licensing By-law 122-2024, the Business Licensing By-law 122-2024 be amended in a final form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department and Legal Services to establish a licensing classification for Complimentary Food Premises.

SF-25-36 - Potential Renaming of the Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park (Ward 3)

• Recommendation

  That based on Report SF-25-36 dated June 9, 2025, staff initiate the process as set out in the City Facility Naming/Re-naming Policy to rename the Harmony Valley Off-Leash Dog Park to the Clare Ford Off-Leash Dog Park.

SF-25-37 - Safety and Facilities Services Committee Outstanding Items List Status Report - Second Quarter 2025 (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Report SF-25-37 dated June 4, 2025 being the Safety and Facilities Services Committee's Outstanding Items List Status Report for the second quarter of 2025 be received for information. 

SF-25-38 - Maryann Bandy Submitting Correspondence Requesting a Street or Park Naming to Honour Dr. Colin Carrie (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  That Correspondence SF-25-38 dated May 30, 2025 from Maryann Bandy requesting a street or park naming to honour Dr. Colin Carrie be referred to staff for a report.

Other Staff Reports and Motions

CNCL-25-35 - Letter of Interest - Northwood Community Centre Project (Ward 2)

• Recommendation

  Whereas on March 24, 2024, City Council considered Report CNCL-24-24, dated March 20, 2024, concerning the New Community Centre in the Northwood Business Park – Alternative Design Concept and directed that staff report back to Council prior to tender on total funds required to complete the facility and recommendations on a funding strategy; and

  Whereas in 2024, the future Northwood Community Centre (“the Site”) was included in the Development Charge Background Study in the Parks and  Recreation  section in the amount of approximately $144 million and the library component at approximately $15 million as a forecasted collectable amount over many years if development continued at current rate; and

  Whereas to date, approximately $16 million has been collected and $8.5 million has been allocated to the facility design,

  Whereas the current total cost of construction for the future Northwood Community Centre is approximately $169 million ($149 million for the building/ site and $20 million for soft costs); and

  Whereas representatives from Broccolini Real Estate Group (Ontario) Inc. (“Broccolini”) contacted the City enquiring about the possible acquisition of the Site for future development as they have already completed other major projects within the Northwood Business Park and are currently engaged in property dealings directly south of the Site; and

  Whereas Broccolini became aware of the Northwood Community Centre Project and were directed to Report CNCL-24-24 for further information and current Council direction; and

  Whereas on June 9, 2025, Broccolini submitted correspondence, Letter of Interest – Northwood Community Centre Project (refer to Attachment 1), highlighting alternative partnership delivery solutions that may align with the long-term financial strategy of the City;

  Therefore be it resolved that based on Item CNCL-25-35 concerning the Letter of Interest - Northwood Community Centre Project, dated June 9, 2025 from Broccolini, and in consideration of Council direction related to Report CNCL-24-24 dated March 20, 2024, staff be directed to:

  1. Advance discussions with Broccolini on alternative partnership delivery solutions and include a framework for potential delivery and financing options as part of the staff response to Report CNCL-24-24 in the fall of 2025;
  2. That staff provide requested documents regarding the proposed design, land composition, and project delivery schedule, subject to the execution of a non-disclosure confidentiality agreement, in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Department, and the City Solicitor.

CNCL-25-37 - Oshawa Executive Airport Aerodrome Reconfiguration (Ward 2)

• Recommendation

  Whereas Council has taken significant steps to address and improve the Oshawa Executive Airport by endorsing the 2024 Airport Action Plan and advancing capital investments focused on noise mitigation and safety; and,

  Whereas the City’s strategic direction as outlined in the 2024 Oshawa Executive Airport Action Plan (Report SF-24-24) which was endorsed by Council at its meeting of May 27, 2024, supports transitioning the Oshawa Executive Airport into an executive and emergency response hub, with a focus on reducing training-based operations and optimizing the airport’s role in emergency response, business and executive operations and national security; and,

  Whereas the approved 2024 Oshawa Executive Airport Action Plan (“Airport Action Plan”) establishes a clear mandate to reduce community noise impacts, modernize operations, and reinforce aviation safety at the Oshawa Executive Airport; and,

  Whereas the Airport Action Plan prioritizes operational improvements, aircraft noise mitigation, and public safety alignment as part of the City's commitment to being a good community neighbour and steward of responsible airport operations; and,

  Whereas the Federal and Provincial governments have signaled an increased investment in public safety infrastructure, which will position the Oshawa Executive Airport to proactively support evolving federal public safety priorities through secure aviation capability, operational flexibility, and strategic location within the eastern Greater Toronto Area; and,

  Whereas the 2015-2019 Airport Business Plan, endorsed by Council at its June 29, 2015 meeting through Report DS-15-132, did not fully materialize as intended by maintaining a balance which would allow it to be a “good neighbour” to the surrounding community, resulting in an imbalance of noise impacts, underscoring the need for updated operational strategies that provide better compatibility with neighbouring communities and align with reasonable community expectations which resulted in the establishment of the Airport Action Plan; and,

  Whereas operational reconfiguration would enable aircraft to initiate takeoff farther from residential zones, resulting in increased altitude on takeoff by the time they pass over adjacent communities reducing noise intensity at ground level; and,

  Whereas operational reconfiguration will deliver meaningful benefits to Oshawa residents by directing more departures to Runway 30 and landings to Runway 12, Oshawa’s optimal departure and landings corridors, thus enabling quieter, higher altitude takeoffs farther from homes and reducing the overall noise footprint over residential neighbourhoods; and,

  Whereas an operational reconfiguration at the Oshawa Executive Airport will also rebalance the economic viability by enabling the infrastructure needed to attract high value business aviation, support on site job growth, and further strengthen the City’s  business parks as a hub for advanced manufacturing, global industrial tenants, further capital investment, and executive connectivity; and,

  Whereas emerging aviation technologies in advanced air mobility, such as electric aircraft, offer promising tools to reduce source noise at its origin, and the airport must remain adaptable to incorporate such advancements in support of long-term noise mitigation; and,

  Whereas the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy which was endorsed by Council at its meeting dated December 11, 2023, through Report ED-23-213 recommends that the City explore ways of supporting diversification opportunities aimed at augmenting both the capacity and array of commodities for both inbound and outbound activities at the Oshawa Executive Airport, which could be supported by strategic reconfiguration and operational modernization; and,

  Whereas the anticipated benefits of the initial operational reconfigurations are expected to take effect in Q2 2026, following necessary technical adjustments to airport infrastructure and the City’s confirmation of compliance with applicable Transport Canada requirements; and,

  Whereas an operational reconfiguration at the Oshawa Executive Airport will enhance the opportunity to optimize City holdings for highest and best use;

  Therefore, be it resolved that based on Item CNCL-25-37 dated June 18, 2025 concerning the Oshawa Executive Airport Aerodrome Reconfiguration:

  1. That Council reconsider the following Part 2 of DS-12-241:

  "2. That Council resolves:

  1. 1. 1. That it does not support any proposed runway extension from 4,000 feet to 5,000 feet at the Oshawa Municipal Airport; and,
        2. That no further work be done on the runway extension.” and,
  2. That staff be directed to advance operational reconfigurations aimed at reducing community noise impacts, balancing aerodrome utilization, and enhancing safety and efficiency, and report back to Council with an implementation update and next steps in Q2 2026; and,
  3. That staff be directed to pursue strategic partnerships and enhancements that strengthen the Oshawa Executive Airport’s role in supporting national aviation safety, emergency medical response, and Canadian border integrity, in alignment with federal public safety priorities and aviation security best practices; and,
  4. That staff be directed to explore opportunities that may exist and are related to existing City holdings subject to the City receiving Transport Canada approval, pursuant to the 1997 Operating and Options Agreement between the City and the Government of Canada, wherever required.

CNCL-25-38 - Appointment of an Acting Deputy City Clerk (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  Whereas the Office of the City Clerk is held by Mary Medeiros and the Office of Deputy City Clerk is held by Laura Davis, both pursuant to By-law 136-2019; and,

  Whereas Section 228 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c25 (“Municipal Act 2001”) permits the municipality to appoint multiple deputy clerks who have all the powers and duties of the municipal clerk under the Municipal Act 2001 and any other Act; and,

  Whereas it is appropriate to appoint an Acting Deputy City Clerk in the event both the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk are unable to carry on their duties through illness or otherwise; and,

  Whereas on March 31, 2025, Council passed By-law 31-2025 which appointed Felicia Bianchet as Acting Deputy City Clerk; and,

  Whereas the appointment contained in By-law 31-2025 expires on July 31, 2025;

  Therefore, based on Item CNCL-25-38 date June 18, 2025:

  1. That Krystal Christopher be appointed as Acting Deputy City Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa effective August 1, 2025; and,
  2. That the aforementioned Acting Deputy City Clerk shall have all the powers and duties of the City Clerk under the Municipal Act, 2001 and any other act in the event both the City Clerk and the Deputy City Clerk are unable to carry on their duties through illness or otherwise; and,
  3. That the necessary by-law be passed in a final form and content satisfactory to the City Clerk.

CNCL-25-39 - Method of Election for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections (All Wards) 

• Recommendation

  That based on Report CNCL-25-39 dated June 18, 2025 concerning the method of election for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections:

  1. That internet voting for Advance Voting and internet voting and paper ballots with vote tabulators on Voting Day be used as the methods of voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections; and,
  2. That the necessary by-law be passed to authorize the use of an alternative method of voting as well as the use of vote counting equipment in a form and content satisfactory to the Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk and City Solicitor generally as set out in Attachment 1.

CNCL-25-40 - Appointment of Additional Livestock Valuer (All Wards)

• Recommendation

  Whereas the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (“the Program”) provides financial assistance to eligible owners whose livestock or poultry has been killed by wildlife predation; and,

  Whereas the Program requires that the municipality appoint one or more investigators who are responsible for completing an investigation after being notified of an injury or death of livestock or poultry; and,

  Whereas the City’s Livestock Valuer is appointed concurrent with the term of Council for the purposes of acting as the municipal investigator under the Program; and,

  Whereas the Program requires investigations to be completed within specific timeframes; and,

  Whereas through By-law 17-2025, Council appointed Evan King as a Livestock Valuer for the City of Oshawa; and,

  Whereas Evan King resigned from the role of Livestock Valuer; and,

  Whereas Brad Found, a municipal investigator for the Municipality of Clarington has expressed interest in acting as a Livestock Valuer for the City of Oshawa;

  Therefore, based on Item CNCL-25-40,

  1. That Brad Found be appointed as a Livestock Valuer for the City of Oshawa effective June 1, 2025 for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed; and,
  2. That the necessary by-law be passed in a form and content satisfactory to the City Clerk to give effect to such appointment; and, 
  3. That  By-law 17-2025 be repealed

CNCL-25-42 - Additional Funding for Contract O25-05 Baker Park Pedestrian Bridge (Ward 3)

• Recommendation

  Whereas, the existing Baker Park Pedestrian Bridge (the “Bridge”) was closed in April 2024 due to safety concerns; and,

  Whereas, Council approved the recommendations in Report ED-24-74, dated June 24, 2024, regarding detailed design and pre-engineering work for the Bridge over Oshawa Creek Pedestrian Structure MS-6-2017; and,

  Whereas, $185,000 was approved in the 2025 Mayor’s budget for the replacement of the Bridge based on a direct replacement of the existing structure; and,

  Whereas, the City awarded a contract to TSI Inc. through Request for Proposal C2024- 095 for detailed design of the replacement of the Bridge; and,

  Whereas, during detailed design, additional scope and costs were identified as a result of (i) the need to replace the bridge abutments in addition to the bridge superstructure, (ii) the need to expand the bridge width from 1.7 metres (5.58 ft.) to 2.4 metres (7.87 ft.) in accordance with current accessibility standards, and (iii) potential market impacts on construction materials; and,

  Whereas, TSI Inc. has identified a construction cost estimate for the replacement of the Bridge, the abutments and contingencies of $480,000; and,

  Whereas, approval for additional funds are required prior to Council’s summer recess to maintain the current construction schedule and anticipated completion date of October 2025: and,

  Whereas, the additional funds of $295,000 required for the replacement of the Bridge is available from the Canada Community Building Fund Reserve;

  Therefore, be it resolved that Council approve the additional funding of $295,000 for Contract O25-05 Baker Park Pedestrian Bridge, to be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund Reserve.

CNCL-25-47 - Combined Heat and Power Plant at Delpark Homes Centre (Ward 1) 

• Recommendation

  Whereas in 2018, through Report CNCL-18-11, concerning a Combined Heat and Power (“C.H.P.”) Plant at the Delpark Homes Centre, Council directed the City to proceed with the installation of a Combined Heat and Power (C.H.P.) plant at the Legends Centre, as proposed by Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation Energy Services Inc. (O.P.U.C.E.S.); and,

  Whereas the installation of the C.H.P. commenced in 2019; however, there were delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and,

  Whereas the C.H.P. was ready for use in late 2021 but due to rising gas costs and the introduction of the carbon tax, it was not financially viable for O.P.U.C.E.S. to operate the C.H.P. unit; and,

  Whereas O.P.U.C.E.S. recommended decommissioning the C.H.P. and terminating any and all agreements between the City and the O.P.U.C.E.S.; and,

  Whereas at its meeting of March 25, 2024, Council adopted the following recommendation contained in Report CF-24-16 concerning the Combined Heat and Power Plant at Delpark Homes Centre:

  “That in accordance with Report CF-24-16 dated February 28, 2024 concerning the Combined Heat and Power Plant at Delpark Homes Centre, staff be directed to terminate all agreements related to the Combined Heat and Power Plant at the Delpark Homes Centre”; and,

  Whereas the City and O.P.U.C.E.S. have continued to collaborate and explore options related to the C.H.P. including disposition strategies; and,

  Whereas O.P.U.C.E.S. has identified the Industrial Conservation Initiative (“ICI”), a Province of Ontario program, as a potential opportunity for the C.H.P. to be recommissioned and operated, and potentially allowing recovery of original installation costs and avoid dismantling costs; and,

  Whereas the ICI is a long-standing program for large electricity consumers to shift their electricity consumption to off-peak hours to reduce their electricity costs; and,

  Whereas based on preliminary information provided by O.P.U.C.E.S. it is anticipated that the City could avoid between $200,000 and $250,000 annually in estimated electricity costs through the operation of the C.H.P. under the ICI Program, commencing in mid to late 2026;

  Therefore that based on Item CNCL-25-47 dated June 18, 2025 concerning the Combined Heat and Power Plant at the Delpark Homes Centre:

  1. That City staff be directed to investigate potential opportunities with O.P.U.C.E.S. to activate the C.H.P. subject to:
     • Stamped recommissioning and testing certification
     • Substantiated cost savings/avoidance calculations
     • A City approved work plan and method statement clearly demonstrating no impacts to daily operations of the facility;
  2. That if all items in 1. above, are completed to the satisfaction of City staff, that Council delegate authority to City staff to enter into an agreement with O.P.U.C.E.S., in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department, the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department, Commissioner of Community and Operations Services and the City Solicitor.

By-Laws

69-2025 - A By-law to further amend Traffic By-law 79-99, as amended.

(Implements direction of January 27, 2025 through Item CO-25-02 of the Twenty-second Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee to reduce the the speed limits on courts and local streets not included in the 40km/h Area Program being Llyod Street, McGrigor Street and Quebec Street.)

70-2025 - A By-law to further amend Election Sign By-law 42-2014, as amended. 

(Implements direction of May 26,2025, through Item CF-25-36 of the Twenty-ninth Report Corporate and Finance Services Committee to further amend Election Sign By-law 42-2014, to  not permit election signs facing exceed a maximum height of 1.2 metres or exceed a maximum width of 1.2 metres.) 

71-2025 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended.

(Implements direction of  June 23, 2025 through Item ED-25-70 of the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee to change the zoning for a portion of the lands located at 374 Farewell Street from R2/CIN (Residential/Community Institutional) to R2(16) “h-107” (Residential).)

72-2025 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended.

(Implements direction of June 23, 2025 through Item ED-25-69 of the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee is to change the zoning for the lands located at 737, 741 and 745 Taunton Road East from R2/R4-A/R6-A “h-22” to R2/R4 A(29)/R6-A “h-106”.)

73-2025 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended.

(Implements direction of  June 23, 2025 through Item ED-25-67 of the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee to change the zoning for the lands located at 1440 Conlin Road East from R3-A “h-14” (Residential) to R3-A(25) “h-14” (Residential) to add a site specific condition.) 

74-2025 - A By-law to adopt Amendment 233 to the City of Oshawa Official Plan

(Implements direction of  June 23, 2025 through Item ED-25-76 of the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee to implement two Protected Major Transit Station Areas (“P.M.T.S.A.”) being the  Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area (“P.M.T.S.A.”) and the Thornton’s Corners P.M.T.S.A).)

75-2025 - A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended.

(Implements direction of  June 23, 2025 through Item ED-25-76 of the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee to change the zoning for lands generally described as the Central Oshawa Protected Major Transit Station Area (“P.M.T.S.A.”) and the Thornton’s Corners P.M.T.S.A)

76-2025 - A By-law to appoint Krystal Christopher as Acting Deputy City Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa

(Implements Council direction of June 23, 2025, through Item CNCL-25-38 to appoint Krystal Christopher as Acting Deputy City Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa effective August 1, 2025)

77-2025 - A By-law to appoint Brad Found as a Livestock Valuer for the Corporation of the City of Oshawa (All Wards)

(Implements Council direction of June 23, 2025, through Item CNCL-25-40 to appoint Brad Found as a Livestock Valuer for the the Corporation of the City of Oshawa effective June 1, 2025 and to repeal By-law 17-2025.)

78-2025 - A By-law to amend the Lodging House Licensing By-law 94-2002, as amended.

(Implements direction of March 31, 2025, through Item SF-25-11 of the Twenty-fourth Report of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee to implement technical amendments to support the continuous improvement of municipal regulatory standards) 

79-2025 - A By-law to amend the Property Standards By-law 01-2002, as amended

(Implements direction of February 24, 2025 through Item SF-25-08 of the Twenty-fourth Report of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee to revise the regulation and governance standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Oshawa.)

80-2025 - A By-law to authorize the use of Internet Voting and the use of Optical Scan Vote Tabulators and Accessible Voting Equipment

(Implements Council direction of June 23, 2025, through Item CNCL-25-39 to authorize the use of internet voting, optical scan vote tabulators and accessible voting equipment for the purpose of counting votes for Voting Day for the Municipal and School Board Election)

Public Discussion Agenda

Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda

Items Pulled from the Information Package

CNCL-25-49 - Various Residents - Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, 2025 (Formerly INFO-25-119) (All Wards)

(Placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Giberson to  be referred to Item CNCL-25-50)

CNCL-25-50 - Region of Durham - Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, 2025 (Formerly INFO-25-118) (All Wards)

Placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Giberson to endorse the resolution from the Region of Durham.)

Closed Consent Agenda

• Recommendation

  That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

Correspondence with recommendations

None

Standing Committee Reports

Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee

None

Report of the Corporate and Finance Committee Services

None

Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee

The Economic and Development Services Committee respectfully reports and recommends to City Council its Fifty-second Report.

ED-25-68 - Update on Disposition of Surplus City-owned Lands: 1170 Keith Ross Drive (Ward 2)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  That based on Closed Report ED-25-68 dated May 28, 2025 concerning an update on disposition of surplus City-owned lands located at 1170 Keith Ross Drive, the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, in coordination with the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department, be authorized to advance the approach as generally set out in Section 4.5 of said Closed Report.

ED-25-72 - Potential Acquisition of Land on Olive Avenue (Ward 4)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  That based on Report ED-25-72 dated May 28, 2025 concerning the potential acquisition of land on Olive Avenue, staff be directed to advance Option 1 as set out in Section 4.5.1 of said Report.

ED-25-74 - Proposed Storm Water Easement in Favour of UMMAH Foundation of Durham Over Certain City-owned Lands located southeast of 1423 Thornton Road North (Ward 2)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  That based on Closed Report ED-25-74 dated June 2, 2025 concerning the proposed storm water easement in favour of UMMAH Foundation of Durham over certain City-owned lands located southeast of 1423 Thornton Road North: 

  1. That the request for a storm water outfall easement over a portion of the City-owned open space lands located southeast of 1423 Thornton Road North be approved; and,
  2. That the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, be authorized to execute any required documents to give effect to Part 1 above, including any required easement agreement, to be in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and,
  3. That the Applicant be solely responsible for bearing the cost to register the easement and any related agreements.

ED-25-79 - Sixth Update on Matters Related to the Oshawa-to-Bowmanville GO Rail Extension (All Wards)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(h) and (k) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  That based on Closed Report ED-25-79 dated May 28, 2025 concerning a sixth update on matters related to the Oshawa-to-Bowmanville GO Rail Extension, Council adopt the recommendation as set out in Section 2.0 of said Report and that staff be directed to proceed as generally outlined under Section 4.0 of said Report. 

Report of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee

None

Other Staff Reports and Motions

CNCL-25-33 - Litigation Matter (All Wards)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  That staff be authorized to proceed as directed in the recommendation contained in Section 4.4 of Report CNCL-25-33, dated June 18, 2025, concerning a litigation matter.

CNCL-25-43 - Proposed Lease Agreement between the City of Oshawa and the Ministry of Transportation for Lands Generally Southwest of Simcoe Street South and Bloor Street West (Ward 5)

Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act. 

• Recommendation

  It is recommended that City Council direct the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, to execute a lease agreement for lands generally located on the south side of Bloor Street West, west of Simcoe Street South, generally consistent with the key terms identified in Attachment 3 of this Closed Item.

Closed Discussion Agenda

Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda

Items Requiring Council Direction

Matters Tabled

None

Notices of Motion

CNCL-25-36 - Proposed Amendments to Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024 (All Wards)

The following notice of motion is submitted by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Nicholson:

• Recommendation

  Whereas the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024 (“Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law”) is a by-law to establish the permitting and regulation of vacant buildings and land within the City of Oshawa (“City”); and,

  Whereas the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law defines Vacant Land as lands, other than greenspace or a legally authorized parking lot, with no buildings and not devoted to the practice of farming; and,  

  Whereas the City has remedial tools to address non-compliance of property-related standards for Vacant Land which include but are not limited to the issuance of Work Orders and causing the remedial work to be done at each Owner’s expense; 

  Therefore be it resolved:

  1. That Council approve a by-law in a final form and content acceptable to Legal Services and the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department to amend the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024 to refine the scope of the By-law by no longer requiring the registration of Vacant Land as issues of non-compliance with property-related standards can be managed using the remedial tools established in the City’s other property-related by-laws; and,
  2. That staff reimburse previously-paid registration fees associated with the registration of vacant land in accordance with Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024.

CNCL-25-44 - Rotary Park Pool (Ward 4)

The following notice of motion is submitted by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri: 

• Recommendation

  Whereas Rotary Park located at 254 Centre St. S. has a history dating back nearly 100 years with families and visitors enjoying the park and outdoor pool for decades; and,

  Whereas the redevelopment of Rotary Park was selected as the Legacy Project for the City of Oshawa’s centennial celebrations; and,

  Whereas the Rotary Park Redevelopment will include a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area; a destination playground; and a splash pad; and,

  Whereas it is expected that Rotary Park and Pool will be an outdoor destination attracting residents from throughout Durham Region; and,

  Whereas the redevelopment of Rotary Park is currently ongoing and expected to be complete in the second half of 2025; and,

  Whereas the City of Oshawa wishes to acknowledge the significance of Rotary Park and Pool to Oshawa residents by offering limited programming at no cost; and,

  Therefore, be it resolved:

  That during the first full season of operation, drop-in swimming and registered swimming lessons will be provided at no cost to Oshawa residents on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity limitations and other operational considerations; and,

  That the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department and the Director, Recreation Services be authorized to establish eligibility criteria for Oshawa residents to participate in free drop-in swimming and registered swimming lessons, that will ensure fair and equitable access.

CNCL-25-45 - Controlled Substances within the City of Oshawa (All Wards)

The following notice of motion is submitted by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal:

• Recommendation

  Whereas the possession of substances regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (“CDSA”) is a criminal offence contrary to s 4(1) of the CDSA;

  Whereas the open use of such substances has become flagrant in parts of the City of Oshawa, particularly in downtown Oshawa and the adjacent areas, and reduces the quality of life for law-abiding residents;

  Whereas the open use and availability of such substances in areas providing supports to persons attempting to recover from addiction impedes the recovery efforts of persons who are attempting to be sober;

  Whereas the open use of such substances attracts drug dealers associated with greater crimes to areas where users of such substances purchase those substances;

  Whereas the open use of such substances, particularly by persons with no discernible source of income, is generally funded by way of property crimes and prostitution, which further harms law-abiding residents in neighbourhoods where such offences are committed;

  Whereas Part V of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada Deskbook (“PPSC Deskbook”) provides that prosecutions for possession of a controlled substance contrary to s 4(1) of the CDSA will generally be reserved for the most serious manifestations of the offence;

  Whereas the PPSC Deskbook provides that the most serious manifestations of the abovementioned offence justifying a criminal prosecution response include “simple possession” in areas “committed in the vicinity of places frequented by children or young persons” and “that poses a heightened risk to a community’s efforts to address consumption of controlled substances in accordance with its own community approaches”;

  Whereas children and young persons frequent the municipal properties in the City of Oshawa including parks, sidewalks, and other properties adjacent to such municipal properties;

  Whereas the open and uninhibited use of drugs in areas of the City of Oshawa providing supports to vulnerable persons, including persons attempting to recover from addiction and lead a life of sobriety, poses a heightened risk to the community’s efforts to address consumption of controlled substances;

  Whereas even in communities where federal prosecutors decline to prosecute simple drug possession charges, police have the power, and do exercise the power, to arrest persons committing these offences, search them incident to arrest, seize any controlled substances, and release them without charge, so as to provide a disincentive to their open and flagrant use;

  Whereas the Edmonton Police Service and Peterborough Police Service are, among others, examples of police services that have begun to engage in the above arrest and seizure policy to deter flagrant drug use that harms the community;

  Whereas the Safer Municipalities Act, 2025, S.O. 2025, c. 5, also creates a provincial offence that applies to many instances in which CDSA offences are committed, and such prosecutions are a matter of local, rather than federal, discretion;

  And whereas the City Council may set policy and provide general direction on enforcement policies;

  NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Oshawa resolves:

  1. That the Public Prosecution Service of Canada be formally requested to prosecute offences committed contrary to s 4(1) of the CDSA where such offences occur in or near Oshawa’s parks, sidewalks, or on private properties;
  2. That regardless of whether the Public Prosecution Service of Canada prosecutes such offences, that the Durham Regional Police Service, as a matter of policy, may exercise arrest persons found committing such offences, search them incident to arrest, and seize any controlled substances in their possession;
  3. And that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Attorney General of Ontario, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and the Durham Regional Police Service.

CNCL-25-46 - Erect sign to Alert Drivers of the Turtle Crossing Area (All Wards) 

The following notice of motion is submitted by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Kerr:

• Recommendation

  Whereas each year mid June a large snapping turtle crosses Columbus Rd W from the pond on the south side to lay her eggs on the north side and then returns to the pond. About 2 months later mid August the baby turtles crosses Columbus Rd to get to the pond;

  Where as often the are killed by vehicles; 

  And other municipalities erect sign to alert drivers of the turtle crossing area

  Now therefore the City of Oshawa install signs for this turtle crossing area

Confirming By-Law

A by-law to confirm the City Council meeting of June 23, 2025.

Adjournment