Oshawa City Council - Special Meeting

Minutes

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Council Chamber
Present:
  • Mayor Carter
  • Councillor Chapman
  • Councillor Giberson
  • Councillor Gray
  • Councillor Kerr
  • Councillor Lee
  • Councillor Marimpietri
  • Councillor Marks
  • Councillor McConkey
  • Councillor Neal
  • Councillor Nicholson

Purpose

 

Mayor Carter called the meeting to order and stated that the purpose of this meeting is to receive a staff report and related presentation concerning a potential agreement opportunity. 

All members of Council participated from the Council Chamber.

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.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

None

Presentations

 

The presentation from staff concerning a potential agreement as set out in Report CNCL-25-12 was heard in closed session.

Reports

 

CNCL-25-12 - Approval to Enter into an Agreement

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    It is recommended to City Council:

    That based on Confidential Report CNCL-25-12 dated March 5, 2025, Council endorse the establishment of the project as set out in said Report and that City staff be authorized to enter into the necessary agreements in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department, the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department and the City Solicitor.

    Carried by later vote. 

  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the meeting recess and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 (2) (h), (i) and (k) of the Municipal Act to hear the presentation from staff and consider Report CNCL-25-12 which concerns information explicitly supplied in confidence by Canada, a Province or Territory or a Crown Agency; information supplied in confidence which could prejudice a competitive position or interfere with negotiations of a person or organization; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.

    Affirmative (9)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, and Councillor Lee
    Negative (2)Councillor Giberson, and Councillor McConkey
    Carried (9 to 2)

    The meeting recessed at 9:05 a.m. and reconvened at 9:07 a.m. in a session closed to the public with all members of Council present in the Chamber.

    Also in attendance were the Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk, the Chief Administrative Officer; the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department; the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department; the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department; the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department; the City Solicitor; the Director, Business and Economic Development Services; the Senior Manager, Economic Development and Investment Attraction, and F. Bianchet, Council-Committee Coordinator.

    All other staff and members of the public left the meeting.

    Council entered closed session at 9:07 a.m.

    Staff provided a presentation concerning a potential agreement as set out in Report CNCL-25-12.

    Closed meeting discussions took place concerning Report CNCL-25-12.


  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That Council rise from closed session and report.

    Carried

    Closed Meeting Report

    The following is a summary of the closed portion of the meeting.

    The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department and the Director, Business and Economic Development Services provided a presentation concerning a potential agreement as set out in Report CNCL-25-12.

    Members of Council questioned the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department and the Director, Business and Economic Development Services concerning the presentation. 

    The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department and the Director, Business and Economic Development Services responded to questions from Council concerning the presentation. 

    Closed session discussions took place concerning Report CNCL-25-12.

    Members of Council questioned the Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, Director, Business and Economic Development Services and the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department concerning Report CNCL-25-12.

    The Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, Director, Business and Economic Development Services and the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department responded to questions from Council.

    A motion to call the question lost. 

    Closed session discussions continued concerning Report CNCL-25-12.

    Councillor Kerr temporarily left the meeting at 10:32 a.m. and reentered at 10:34 a.m.

    Councillor McConkey temporarily left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. 

    Council rose from closed session at 10:46 a.m.

    This concludes the closed meeting summary.


  • The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Report CNCL-25-12.

    Affirmative (10)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, and Councillor Lee
    Absent (1)Councillor McConkey
    Carried (10 to 0)

Confirming By-law

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the confirming by-law be passed. 

    Affirmative (10)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, and Councillor Lee
    Absent (1)Councillor McConkey
    Carried (10 to 0)

    Councillor McConkey reentered the meeting at 10:49 a.m. 


Adjournment

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the meeting adjourn at 10:50 a.m. 

    Carried
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