Oshawa City Council

Minutes

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

Public Meeting

 

National Anthem

 

Recognition of Indigenous Lands

 

The City of Oshawa sits on treaty land that is steeped in rich Indigenous history and is the present day home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. We acknowledge that we live and work on land covered under the Williams Treaties, and the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the many Indigenous nations who have cared for the lands and waters from the beginning of time and still do so today. We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to live and work on this territory.

We are committed to understanding the truth of our shared history, confronting our past and present, and building a better future together in true reconciliation.

Council Member Announcements

 

Various announcements were made relating to activities and events.

Additional Agenda Items

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    That the Delegation of Diane Stephen concerning Report CNCL-22-78 be added to the agenda for the meeting of November 21, 2022.

    Motion Carried

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

None

Presentations

 

None

Delegations

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    That the delegation of Diane Stephen be heard.

    Motion Carried

    Diane Stephen addressed City Council concerning CNCL-22-78 regarding City Comments on Bill 23, 'More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022'.


Items Requiring Council Direction

 

None

Public Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated November 21, 2022 be adopted as recommended except:

    Items CNCL-22-75, CNCL-22-76 and CNCL-22-78.

    Motion Carried

Adoption of Council Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.PREVIOUS_MINUTES_2022-09-26_CNCL.pdf

  • That the minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 26, 2022 be adopted.

    Motion

Correspondence with Recommendations

 

None

Standing Committee Reports

 

Other Staff Reports and Motions

 

CNCL-22-77 - 2023 Budget Meeting Dates (All Wards)

 

  • Whereas, Section 290 (1.1) of the Municipal Act it states 'Despite subsection (1), a budget for a year immediately following a year in which a regular election is held, may only be adopted in the year to which the budget applies.'; and,

    Whereas, Council approved through Report FIN-22-43 that the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets be presented to Council on December 9, 2022; and,

    Whereas, Report FIN-22-43 outlined that the 2023 Budget deliberation meetings and approval dates be deferred to January 2023 due to timing associated with the 2022 Municipal Election and to remain compliant with the Municipal Act; and,

    Whereas, the Council meeting schedule was approved on November 15, 2022;

    Therefore be it resolved that the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget deliberation and approval dates of Friday, January 13, 2023, Thursday, January 19, 2023, Friday, January 20, 2023 and Friday, January 27, 2023 (if needed) be approved.

    Motion

By-laws

 

165-2022 - A By-law to Amend Council Procedure By-law 128-2022

 

(Implements Council direction of November 15, 2022 through Report CNCL-22-69 to change the names of the Standing Committees.)

Public Discussion Agenda

 

Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda

 

CNCL-22-75 - Retiring the City's Tagline 'Prepare To Be Amazed' (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CNCL-22-75.pdf

Consent Motion:

    1. That the 'Prepare To Be Amazed' tagline no longer be used as outlined in Section 5.2 of Report CNCL-22-75, dated November 16, 2022, concerning retiring the City’s tagline 'Prepare To Be Amazed'; and,
    2. That City staff update the Council-approved City of Oshawa Corporate Visual Identity Manual as outlined in Section 5.2 of this Report; and,
    3. That City staff include a budget submission for consideration in the proposed 2024 capital budget for costs associated with updating and/or replacing outdoor signage at City facilities and 'Welcome' gateway signs as outlined in Section 5.2 of this Report.
    Motion

  • The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CNCL-22-75.

    Motion Carried

CNCL-22-76 - City of Oshawa Parking Study (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CNCL-22-76.pdf

Consent Motion:

    1. That, pursuant to Memorandum CNCL-22-76 dated November 15, 2022, City Council endorse the final report, appendices and prioritized recommendations for the City of Oshawa Parking Study dated January 22, 2021, prepared by IBI Group, as contained in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 of CNCL-21-110 as attached to this Memorandum as Attachment 1 as a general guide to help inform decision making, subject to the comments and recommendations of City staff as outlined in said Attachment; and,
    2. That, pursuant to Memorandum CNCL-22-76 dated November 15, 2022, City Council authorize the Development Services Department to initiate the statutory public process under the Planning Act for Council to consider proposed City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, generally as set out in Section 5.1.8.1 and Attachments 3 and 4 of CNCL-21-110.
    Motion

  • The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CNCL-22-76.

    Affirmative (7)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Lee
    Negative (3)Councillor Gray, Councillor Marimpietri, and Councillor Nicholson
    Absent (1)Councillor McConkey
    Motion Carried (7 to 3)

    Councillor McConkey entered the meeting at 10:22 a.m.


CNCL-22-78 - City Comments on Bill 23, 'More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022' (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CNCL-22-78.pdf

Consent Motion:

    1. That Report CNCL-22-78 dated November 16, 2022, including Attachments 4 to 9, be endorsed as the City’s comments on the Province’s proposed amendments under Bill 23, “More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022” to the Planning Act, to Ontario Regulations 232/18 and 299/19 under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, the Ontario Heritage Act and the Conservation Authorities Act, as well as the Province’s review of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and “A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”; and,
    2. That staff be authorized to submit the comments contained in Report CNCL-22-78 dated November 16, 2022 relating to the proposed amendments under Bill 23 to the Planning Act (including two regulations under this Act), the Development Charges Act, the Ontario Heritage Act and the Conservation Authorities Act, as well as the review of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and the Growth Plan in response to the associated proposals posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario website; and,
    3. That staff be authorized to forward a copy of Report CNCL-22-78 dated November 16, 2022 and the related Council resolution to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors, the Region of Durham, Durham area municipalities, Durham area M.P.P.s and the City’s Building Industry Liaison Team, which includes the Durham Chapter of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association.
    Affirmative (7)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, and Councillor Marks
    Negative (4)Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, and Councillor Lee
    Motion Carried (7 to 4)

Items Pulled from the Information Package 

 

None

Closed Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson

    That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated November 21, 2022 be adopted as recommended.

    Motion Carried

Closed Discussion Agenda

 

Matters Tabled

 

None

Notices of Motion Previously Given

 

CNCL-22-81 - New Program for Affordable Accessible Dwelling Units

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas affordable accessible dwelling units in the City of Oshawa are needed for social housing; and,

    Whereas many new high rise residential apartment buildings in excess of 10 floors are slated for construction in Oshawa; and

    Now therefore the City of Oshawa initiate a new program for affordable accessible housing in Oshawa in collaboration with the Region of Durham and with community developer/builder partners, with the City of Oshawa approving a new policy that one dwelling unit per floor of all new buildings in Oshawa being constructed over a10 floor height be made available to the Region of Durham for  lease and to permit the Region to sublease for affordable accessible social housing under a special agreement with the building owner.

    Motion
  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor Nicholson
    Seconded byCouncillor Kerr

    That the motion be referred to the Economic and Development Services Committee.

    Motion
  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the referral be amended to replace the words 'Economic Development Services Committee' with the words 'the Region of Durham and report back to Council'.

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

  • The vote to adopt the referral, as amended.

    Affirmative (11)Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, and Councillor Lee
    Motion Carried (11 to 0)

CNCL-22-82 - On-line Guide of Frequently Used By-laws

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas Oshawa has a number of new by-laws and recently has become home to many new residents; and,

    Whereas the role of the City Communications department is to raise public awareness of many changes related to Oshawa governance matters, rules and regulations;

    Now therefore City staff be instructed to publish an on-line guide for the people of Oshawa which contains a summary of the most frequently requested Oshawa By-laws, similar to the practice of other municipalities to better inform residents of what is allowed or prohibited under certain City by-laws.

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

CNCL-22-83 - New Policy for Surveying Residents Living Within the Neighbourhood of a Proposed New Park

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas City-wide surveys conducted by the City for the design of neighbourhood parks would benefit from a new policy where there is a weighting of all participants in the survey, in fairness to residents in the park neighbourhood. The geographic location of the survey participants should be factored in the ranking of certain survey questions;

    Now therefore City surveys should include a request for the first three digits of the postal code of any individuals completing a survey in order for the City to ensure a fair weighting of the survey responses, with higher weighting given to individuals responding from the neighbourhood where the park is located.

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

CNCL-22-84 - Secondary Uses for Recreational Trails within the Hydro Corridor

 

Councillor Chapman assumed the Chair.

  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas Hydro One encourages hydro corridor secondary uses for recreational trails and have a licensing program to accommodate municipalities looking to improve the walkability and active appreciation of neighbourhoods; and,

    Whereas the Hydro Corridor east of Ritson Road North, north of Taunton and Ormond for an approximate distance of 2km to Conlin Road connects 4 Parks, Everglades, Ritson Fields, Parkwood Meadows and Conlin Meadows Parks; and,

    Whereas an off-road recreational trail in this Hydro Corridor was included in the City’s Development Charges Act in 2019, to be completed in 2023, and has been included as a proposed trail in the City of Oshawa’s 2014 Active Transportation Master Plan;

    Now therefore the licensing of the Hydro One Corridor and design for the construction of a recreational trails be included in the 2023 Capital Budget.

    Motion
  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the motion be referred to the Safety and Facilities Services Committee.

    Motion

    The Motion was ruled out of order by the Chair.


  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor Nicholson
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the motion be amended to replace the words 'the 2023' with the words 'a future'.

    Motion Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Marks
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the motion be referred to the Safety and Facilities Services Committee.

    Motion

    The Motion was ruled out of Order by the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Marimpietri
    Seconded byCouncillor Marks

    That the motion be further amended to replace the word 'include' with the word 'considered'.

    Motion Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Marks
    Seconded byCouncillor Marimpietri

    That the motion be referred as amended to the Safety and Facilities Services Committee.

    Motion Carried

    Mayor Carter resumed the Chair.


CNCL-22-85 - Upgrades to Everglades Park

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas Everglades Park is a well-used neighbourhood park in an area with many families; and,

    Whereas the playground equipment that is in serious need of upgrades;

    Now therefore the redevelopment design of Everglades Park be included in the 2023 Capital Budget

    Motion
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the motion be withdrawn.

    Motion Carried

CNCL-22-86 - Tiger Tail Signs on Stop Signs

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas Clarington has successfully implemented Vision Zero measures for road safety; and,

    Whereas Oshawa also is committed to Vision Zero and new traffic calming measures; and,

    Whereas Clarington and other municipalities have found the red and white striped tiger tail banner under a City stop sign to be effective;

    Now therefore staff consider the addition of tiger tail signs to certain stop signs and the cost to be included in the 2023 budget.

    Motion
  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the motion be amended to replace the word 'included' with the words 'considered as an option'.

    Motion Carried
  • Amendment:
    Moved byCouncillor Giberson
    Seconded byCouncillor Marks

    That the motion be further amended to delete the words 'in the 2023 budget'.

    Motion Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Kerr

    That the motion be referred to the Community and Operations Committee.

    Motion Carried

CNCL-22-87 - Implementation of Encroachment Agreements for Accessible Ramps that Encroach on Existing Sidewalks or Public Rights-of-Way

 
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    Whereas the City of Oshawa is committed to a barrier free built environment; and,

    Whereas other municipalities have a program for proposed accessible ramps which would encroach on existing sidewalks or public right-of-ways;

    Now therefore staff investigate implementing encroachment agreements that could improve the accessibility across the City.

    Motion
  • Moved byCouncillor McConkey
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the motion be referred to the next Council meeting.

    Motion Carried

    Councillor McConkey left the meeting.


Notices of Motion

 

None

Confirming By-Law

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chapman
    Seconded byCouncillor Giberson
    Motion Carried

Adjournment

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Kerr
    Seconded byCouncillor Nicholson

    That the meeting adjourn.

    The meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

    Motion Carried
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