Community Services Committee

Minutes

Monday, February 14, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.

Electronic Meeting

Present:

• Councillor Kerr
• Councillor Giberson
• Councillor Gray
• Councillor Marks
• Councillor Neal
• Mayor Carter

Also Present:

• Councillor Chapman
• Councillor Hurst
• Councillor Marimpietri
• Councillor McConkey
• Councillor Nicholson
• R. Rossetti, Council-Committee Coordinator
• F. Bianchet, Council-Committee Coordinator
• J. Lane, Council-Committee Coordinator
• L. Davis, Deputy City Clerk
• R. Diskey, Commissioner, Community Services Department
• M. Saulnier, Director, Operations
• B. Mullen, Director, Strategic and Business Services
• J. Naumovski, Director, Recreation and Culture Services
• M. Sluggett, Manager, Traffic, Streetlighting and Parking
• M. Whitbread, Manager, Operations Policy and Research
• S. Gray-McQuat, Manager, Culture and Central Recreation Services

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Public Meeting

Additional Agenda Items

None.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

Presentations

None.

Delegations

None.

Correspondence Requiring Action

CS-22-10 - Request for a 4-way Stop at Solar Gate and Bridle Road (Ward 2)

• Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That a 4-way stop be installed at the intersection of Solar Gate and Bridle Road.

  Motion Carried

Referrals from Council and Committees

CS-22-07 - Notice of Motion - The City of Oshawa's Snow Removal Process (All Wards)

• Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  Whereas the City frequently receives complaints from residents about windrows caused by the snow ploughs, especially on elbow streets, corner lots, courts and cul-de-sacs; and,

  Whereas improvements may be found with staff reviewing the City’s snow removal process to consider snow clearing efficiencies and ways to minimize the windrows caused by snow ploughs at the end of residential driveways; and,

  Whereas other GTA municipalities, such as Richmond Hill and Vaughan have windrow clearing programs not exclusive to seniors, but for windrows on all residential driveways on local roads city-wide; and,

  Therefore staff investigate a city-wide in-house Oshawa windrow clearing program for residential driveways on local roads, and prepare a report that includes:

  1. Results of a public survey that gauges Oshawa residents’ level of interest in a city-wide windrow clearing program on local streets; and,
  2. Gives consideration to a phased in approach for possible implementation starting with City courts, elbow streets and cul-de-sacs windrows.
  Motion

  A request was made to divide and vote on each part separately. 

  
  
• The vote on Part 1 of the notice of motion concerning the City of Oshawa's snow removal process related to a public survey to gauge the level of interest.

  Affirmative (1)	Councillor Neal
  Negative (5)	Councillor Kerr, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, and Mayor Carter

  Motion Lost (1 to 5)
• The vote on Part 2 of the notice of motion concerning the City of Oshawa's snow removal process related to a phased in approach for possible implementation. 

  Affirmative (1)	Councillor Neal
  Negative (5)	Councillor Kerr, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, and Mayor Carter

  Motion Lost (1 to 5)

CS-22-08 - Notice of Motion - Potential to initiate Radar Cameras Agreement (All Wards)

• Moved by Councillor Marks

  That CS-22-08, being the notice of motion concerning the potential to initiate radar camera agreements be received for information. 

  Affirmative (4)	Councillor Marks, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, and Mayor Carter
  Negative (2)	Councillor Neal, and Councillor Kerr

  Motion Carried (4 to 2)
• Moved by Councillor Neal

  That CS-22-08, being the notice of motion concerning the potential to initiate radar camera agreements, be referred to staff to report back in the third quarter of 2022.

  Affirmative (2)	Mayor Carter, and Councillor Neal
  Negative (4)	Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Marks

  Motion Lost (2 to 4)

• The Chair requested the vote be taken. Councillor Giberson challenged the ruling of the Chair as other Councillor's requested to speak.

  Moved by Councillor Giberson

  Councillor Giberson challenged the ruling of the Chair.

  Affirmative (3)	Mayor Carter, Councillor Gray, and Councillor Kerr
  Negative (3)	Councillor Giberson, Councillor Marks, and Councillor Neal

  Motion Lost (3 to 3)

CS-22-09 - Eighth Report of the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (All Wards)

• Moved by Councillor Gray

  That Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (OAAC) requests City Council investigate the agreement with the Oshawa Central Council of Neighbourhood Associations (OCCNA) for accessible public use of clubhouse washrooms in City-owned parks that are being redeveloped.

  Motion
• Moved by Councillor Neal

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That CS-22-09 being the Eighth Report of the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee be referred to staff to consult with the Oshawa Central Council Neighbourhood Associations (OCCNA).

  Motion Carried

Reports from Advisory Committees

CS-22-11 - First Report of the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (All Wards)

• Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That CS-22-11, being the first report of the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee be referred to staff to report back in March. 

  Motion Carried

Reports Requiring Action

None.

Public Consent Agenda

• Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the February 14, 2022 Community Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except Report CS-22-16.

  Motion

Correspondence

None.

Staff Reports/Motions

CS-22-12 - Pepper Patch Community Garden at 138 and 139 Albert Street and South Patch Garden at Cordova Park (Wards 4 and 5)

• That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That based on Report CS-22-12 dated February 9, 2022, the Pepper Patch Community Garden Committee be formed and assume the operation of the gardens located at 138 and 139 Albert Street in accordance with this Report; and,
  2. That the members of the Pepper Patch Community Garden Committee be recognized as volunteers of the City of Oshawa enabling the City to extend coverage under its Municipal Liability Insurance Policy; and,
  3. That members of We Grow Food be thanked for their efforts in establishing the Pepper Patch, Berry Patch and South Patch for their years of dedicated service to the community.

   

  Motion

CS-22-13 - Response to correspondence from Durham College requesting the termination of the licence agreement between the Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. and Oshawa Downtown BIA concerning pole wraps (Ward 4)

• That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  Whereas a licence agreement between the Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. (OPUC) and Oshawa Downtown BIA, appended as Attachment 1, was signed and dated September 16, 2019, (the “Agreement”); and,

  Whereas the licence agreement was a pilot agreement in 2019; and,

  Whereas the agreement was for the two parties to establish the use of OPUC poles for pole wrapping; and,

  Whereas the pole wrappings were to be part of a branding campaign for Durham College; and,

  Whereas the Oshawa Downtown BIA is dissolved and the City has assumed the responsibilities of the Oshawa Downtown BIA; and,

  Whereas the President of Durham College has provided correspondence advising that they no longer support the pole wrap branding campaign; and,

  Whereas the CEO of Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. has been advised and agrees that the agreement will be terminated; and,

  Therefore, pursuant to CS-22-13, be it resolved that the agreement dated September 16, 2019 between the Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. and the Oshawa Downtown BIA be terminated.

  Motion

CS-22-15 - Request to Remove Mural at 32-40 King Street East (Ward 4)

• That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That, pursuant to Report CS-22-15 dated February 9, 2022  City staff be authorized to remove and dispose of the mural entitled “On the Lake (The Argyle)” which is located on the west exterior wall of the property located at 32-40 King Street East; and,
  2. That, pursuant to Report CS-22-15 dated February 9, 2022, the Mayor on behalf of Council be authorized to write a letter to the family of the artist and include a print of the macquette of the mural painted by the artist.

   

  Motion

Public Discussion Agenda

Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda

CS-22-16 - Community Centennial Public Feedback Update (All Wards)

• Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Report CS-22-16, dated February 9, 2022, concerning the Community Centennial public feedback update be received for information.

  Motion Carried

Items Introduced by Members

CS-22-19 - No Heavy trucks signs Greenhill Avenue (Ward 1)

• Moved by Councillor Neal

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  Whereas heavy trucks have been using Greenhill Avenue as a by-pass due to ongoing road closures on Conlin Road;

  Therefore be it resolved that No Heavy trucks signs be installed on Greenhill Avenue between Wilson Road North and Harmony Road North.

  Motion Carried

CS-22-20 - Greenhill Avenue be Designated as a Community Safety Zone (Ward 1)

• Moved by Councillor Neal

  That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  Whereas Greenhill Avenue is being used as a by-pass and short cut, therefore exposed to excessive speeding.

  Therefore be it resolved that Greenhill Avenue be designated as a Community Safety Zone.

  Motion
• Amendment:
  Moved by Councillor Giberson

  That the motion be amended to include the words "from Quail Run Drive to Castlepoint Road" before the words "be designated as a Community Safety Zone".

  Affirmative (5)	Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Marks
  Negative (1)	Councillor Neal

  Motion Carried (5 to 1)

CS-22-21 - Lighting for Michael Starr Trail (Wards 2, 4 and 5)

• Moved by Councillor Kerr

  Whereas the upcoming GO/Metrolinx stations in Oshawa will create public transit opportunities, economic development, residential growth, and opportunities for active transportation options for our residents; and,

  Whereas the Michael Starr Trail will provide the basis for increased active transportation opportunities to and from the upcoming GO/Metrolinx station at First Avenue; and,

  Whereas Council has directed City Staff to complete the paving of the Michael Starr Trail up to Mary Street and Nonquon; and,

  Whereas the Beatrice Street cycling lanes connect to Harmony Road and the Multi-Use Paths (MUPs) connecting the north and north east areas of the city; and,

  Whereas the Michael Starr Trail extends south of the 401 highway to connect the residents of the south of Oshawa to the upcoming GO/Metrolinx station; and,

  Whereas the Michael Starr Trail is currently unlit which stymies current and future evening and nighttime use of the trail by all ages of citizens and all types active transportation methods/devices/vehicles (pedestrians, cyclists, e-bikes, and Segway users) including those using the trail apart from GO commuters; and,

  Whereas unlit areas are potential sites for illegal activities of various types thus inhibiting active transportation use by residents as a safety concern; and,

  Whereas a fully-lit Michael Starr Trail will help provide for a fully-integrated active transportation network to and from the upcoming GO/Metrolinx station at First Avenue and beyond; and,

  Whereas a fully-lit Michael Starr Trail will create a physical and visual safe link from our downtown to the GO/Metrolinx station/system which will encourage the development and revitalization of the entire area;

  Therefore, be it resolved that Staff be directed to report on the costs and timing of fully-lighting the Michael Starr Trail to be coordinated with the opening of the First Avenue GO/Metrolinx station and that such a report will include reference to the funding opportunities recently made public through the $400 million Parks and Recreation Ontario Fund.

  Motion
• Amendment:
  Moved by Councillor Gray
  1. That Durham Region Police Service be requested to provide comments based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design); and,
  2. That residents impacted by the lighting proposal be asked for their comments and or concerns. 
  Motion Carried
• The vote on the main motion concerning a report on the costs and timing of fully lighting the Michael Starr Trail, as amended.

  Motion Carried

Closed Consent Agenda

• Motion

Closed Correspondence

None.

Closed Staff Reports/Motions

None.

Closed Discussion Agenda

Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda

Items Requiring Action

None.

Adjournment

• Moved by Councillor Neal

  That the meeting adjourn at 12:30 p.m.

  Motion Carried