Oshawa City Council - Special Meeting

Minutes

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

Purpose

 

The purpose of this meeting was to allow the public an opportunity to provide their views and/or concerns to City Council regarding accessibility, diversity and inclusion issues.

Recognition of Indigenous Lands

The City of Oshawa is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich indigenous history and is the present day home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.  Today, we acknowledge that we are gathering on land covered under the Williams Treaties and the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor Giberson made a declaration of interest concerning the presentation of the Accessibility Improvement Awards as he is the Director on the Board of Parkview Place Senior Housing Residence which is a local business or organization in receipt of one of the awards.

Awards Presentation

 

Mayor Carter presented Accessibility Improvement Awards to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, Parkview Place Senior Housing Residence and resident Gail Smith whose contributions have resulted in greater opportunities for people who live, work and play in Oshawa.

Presentations

 

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee - Oshawa Accessibility Plan

 

Stephen Moenster, Chair, Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee provided an update regarding Oshawa's Accessibility Plan.

Members of Council questioned Stephen Moenster.

Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Activities of the Committee

 

Uzma Danish, Chair, Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee provided an update regarding the activities of the Committee.

Delegations

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    That any member of the public wishing to address City Council concerning diversity, inclusion or accessibility issues be heard.

    Motion Carried

    Joelle Vanderwagen addressed City Council concerning accessibility issues with new residential development and noted that developers need to consider accessibility requirements when planning a subdivision. Joell Vanderwagen stated that she is impressed with Oshawa’s Accessibility Plan.

    Members of Council questioned Joell Vanderwagen.

    Daniel Crosmas, volunteer member of the Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee addressed City Council stating that he is an active advocate for persons with disabilities within the Indigenous Peoples community and reminded members of Council that not all disabilities are visible.

    Dorothy McFarlane addressed City Council concerning accessibility issues with new residential developments and noted that there is a great need for a beach mat and to accommodate persons in wheelchairs who would like to access the water as well as a wheelchair swing in the playground.  Dorothy McFarlane also expressed appreciation for the memorial bench in honour of Linda Tamburro.

    Members of Council questioned Dorothy McFarlane.


Confirming By-law

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    A by-law to confirm the City Council meeting of May 30, 2022.

    Motion Carried

Adjournment

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Kerr

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:21 p.m.

    Affirmative (9)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, and Councillor Neal
    Absent (2)Councillor Marks, and Councillor Nicholson
    Motion Carried (9 to 0)
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