Whereas at its meeting on February 24, 2025 Council considered Report CO-25-06 - Potential Management Improvements at Lakeview Park (Wards 5), and carried the following recommendation:
“That based on Report CO-25-06 dated February 5, 2025 concerning potential management improvements at Lakeview Park:
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- That staff be authorized to investigate the financial implications of installing occupancy sensor technology as outlined in Sections 4.5.3 of said Report and report back; and,
- That the rental permit application timeline and process as outlined in Section 4.5.5 of said Report be approved by Council”; and,
Whereas there continues to be a growing concern with the overpopulation of the Park during weekends, public holidays and special events; and,
Whereas the popularity of the Park continues to accelerate the wear and tear of the Park amenities; and,
Whereas Report CO-25-06 - Potential Management Improvements at Lakeview Park (Wards 5), Section 4.5 Lakeview Park Improvement Recommendations included the following related to Introduction of Paid Parking:
“The introduction of paid parking may mitigate parking issues at the Park.
City staff recommend that paid parking shall be in effect from May 15 to October 15 on weekends and public holidays
It is recommended that the total net operating revenue earned be placed in the City Park and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve and be used for Lakeview Park operational improvements and equipment replacement.”; and,
Whereas Report CO-25-06 - Potential Management Improvements at Lakeview Park (Wards 5), Section 4.5 also identified the potential need for additional resources to provided dedicated oversight at Lakeview Park; and,
Therefore, be it resolved:
- Staff be directed to implement a paid parking system at Lakeview Park and in the paved parking lot in Ed Broadbent Park generally as proposed in Report CO-25-06, commencing May 15, 2026; and,
- Oshawa residents may park at no cost Monday to Friday, on weekends, public holidays and during Council endorsed special events by registering their license plate by completing an annual online application form and providing proof of address and vehicle ownership; and,
- Non-resident paid parking be implemented on weekends, public holidays and during Council endorsed special events at a flat rate of $20 per visit, valid on the same day, from May 15 to October 15 annually; and,
- Parking for all visitors, including Oshawa residents be available on a first-come, first-served basis; and,
- Staff collaborate annually with the Jubilee Pavilion on pre-planned Weddings with 50+ guests and other significant facility events that are agreed to in advance with City staff, to ensure dedicated parking is available in close proximity to the facility at no cost; and
- Parking requirements for any major sporting event will be considered through the Parks Permit Application process, and on a case-by-case basis; and
- The Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 be amended to include a fee for non-resident parking at Lakeview Park in the amount of $20 per day; and,
- The Traffic and Parking By-law 79-99 and Schedule 05 - Parking Lots be amended as required; and,
- That a new Park Superintendent and new Operations Coordinator be funded by revenue generated from the paid parking system at Lakeview Park to ensure dedicated on-site oversight and administration at Lakeview Park; and
- City staff implement collaborative and cross-department planning strategies in an effort to ensure best-management practices at Lakeview Park, and report back to Council following one full season of implementation.