Community and Operations Services

Committee Minutes

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Council Chamber
Present:
  • Councillor Gray
  • Councillor Lee
  • Councillor Chapman
  • Councillor Neal
  • Mayor Carter
Absent:
  • Councillor Nicholson
Also Present:
  • L. Davis, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk
  • S. Prodenzino, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • J. Kelloway, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • P. Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • K. Alexander, Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department

Public Meeting

 

Councillor Gray called the meeting to order and stated that all members of the Committee were present in the Chamber with the exception of Councillor Nicholson who was absent.

Also participating from the Chamber was Councillor McConkey (entered the meeting at 9:32 a.m.).

 

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.

Councillor McConkey entered the meeting.

Additional Agenda Items

 

None

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

None

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
  • Moved byCouncillor Neal

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

    1. That based on Report CO-25-53 dated November 5, 2025, concerning a request for larger stop signs and traffic calming bollards on Ormond Drive, oversized stop signs be installed at the intersection of Ormond Drive and Askew Court.
    2. That based on Report CO-25-53 dated November 5, 2025, concerning a request for larger stop signs and traffic calming flexible bollards on Ormond Drive, staff proceed with the installation of flexible bollards on Ormond Drive at the three (3) locations as identified in Attachment 1 to said Report.

    A request for division was made to vote on each part separately.


  • The vote on part 1 of the recommendation as contained in Report CO-25-53.

    Affirmative (1)Councillor Neal
    Negative (4)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, and Councillor Lee
    Absent (1)Councillor Nicholson
    Lost (1 to 4)
  • Moved byCouncillor Neal

    The vote on part 2 of the recommendation as contained in Report CO-25-53.

    Affirmative (1)Councillor Neal
    Negative (4)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, and Councillor Lee
    Absent (1)Councillor Nicholson
    Lost (1 to 4)
  • Moved byMayor Carter

    That Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That based on Report CO-25-53 dated November 5, 2025, concerning a request for larger stop signs and traffic calming flexible bollards on Ormond Drive, oversize stop signs not be installed at the intersection of Ormond Drive and Askew Court.
    2. That based on Report CO-25-53 dated November 5, 2025, concerning a request for larger stop signs and traffic calming flexible bollards on Ormond Drive, no traffic calming measures be installed on Ormond Drive between Greenhill Avenue and Stonegate Avenue.
    Affirmative (4)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, and Councillor Lee
    Negative (1)Councillor Neal
    Absent (1)Councillor Nicholson
    Carried (4 to 1)

Public Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Lee

    That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of November 10, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

    Carried

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

  • 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

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman

    That the meeting adjourn at 9:54 a.m.

    Carried
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