Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting Agenda

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Council Chamber

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Public Meeting

 

Additional Agenda Items

 

(As may be presented at the meeting)

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

(As may be presented by Council Members)

Presentations

 

The Regional Municipality of Durham - Overview of the Works Department

 

John Presta, Commissioner of Works, The Regional Municipality of Durham, to provide a presentation concerning the Overview of the Works Department

Delegations

 

Janet Murphy - The Impact of high speed traffic on Columbus Road West, Oshawa.

 

Janet Murphy requesting to address the Community and Operations Services Committee concerning the impact of high speed traffic on Columbus Road West, Oshawa.

Referrals from Council

 

Reports from Advisory Committees

 

CO-23-23 - Road Salt Working Group Report - April 2023 (Formerly OEAC-23-18) (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.AC_REPORT_CO-23-23.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That based on Report OEAC-23-18 from the Road Salt Working Group:

    1. That the Report be endorsed as the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee's comments and feedback concerning Report CO-23-09 regarding a reduction in the use of road salt; and,
    2. That the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee approve the content and design of the road salt awareness postcard; and,
    3. That the road salt awareness postcard be forwarded to the Corporate Communications Department for their review and approval.

Items Requiring Direction

 

CO-23-21 - Selection of the 2023 Oshawa Community Legends Award Recipient (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-21.pdf

(Also See Pages C1 to C4 - Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act)

  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Community and Operations Services Committee selects the Community Legends Award recipient from the nominations presented in this Report; and,
    2. That the selected recipient be presented the Community Legends Award at a future Council meeting in 2023.

CO-23-22 - Selection of the 2023 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-22.pdf

(Also See Pages C5 to C6 - Closed Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act)

  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Community and Operations Services Committee selects the 2023 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award recipient from the nomination presented in this Report; and,
    2. That the selected recipient be presented the 2023 E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award at a future Council meeting in 2023; and,
    3. That the date of the E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award returns to the Council approved date (CS-19-81) of once every four years (4th year of the council term only).

Public Consent Agenda

 
  • Recommendation

Correspondence with recommendations

 

CO-23-25 - Petition from Various Residents requesting temporary Speed Cushions on Columbus Road West (Ward 1)

This item has attachments. 
1.CORR_CO-23-25.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That Correspondence CO-23-25, dated April 7, 2023, concerning a petition from Various Residents requesting temporary Speed Cushions on Columbus Road West be referred to staff for a report.

Staff Reports/Motions with recommendations

 

CO-23-16 - 40 km/h Signage along Ormond Drive between Coldstream Drive and Parkwood Meadow Park (Ward 1)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-16.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    That based on Report CO-23-16, dated April 19, 2023 concerning 40 km/h Signage along Ormond Drive between Coldstream Drive and Parkwood Meadow Park, that the speed limit on Ormond Drive between Askew Court and Coldstream Drive (east intersection) be reduced to 40 km/h.

CO-23-17 - Tiger Tail Signage on Stop Sign Posts (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-17.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That based on Report CO-23-17, dated April 19, 2023 concerning the Tiger Tail Signs on Stop Signs, signage not be installed below stop signs at intersections under the jurisdiction of the City of Oshawa and staff continue to monitor and follow the guidelines for intersection improvements as outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual; and,
    2. That City Staff continue to work with Durham Regional Police Service to target City intersections with reported issues by completing stop sign compliance enforcement. 

CO-23-18 - Concerns about Insufficient Parking for Library Patrons at the Oshawa Public Library – McLaughlin Branch (Ward 4)

 
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    Whereas concerns have been raised by staff of the McLaughlin Branch Library regarding insufficient parking for library patrons in Parking Lot 50 which is located immediately west of the library building; and

    Whereas the library staff have requested 12 parking spaces to be designated 2hr max paid parking to provide short term parking for library patrons; and

    Whereas Parking Lot 50 is currently set up for 66 spaces designated for City staff overflow parking, 41 spaces for hourly paid parking between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, and one accessible parking space; and

    Whereas there has been a noticeable increase in customers paying for parking for the whole day in Parking Lot 50; and

    Whereas there has been a decrease in the use of the overflow employee parking spaces in Parking Lot 50 due to the hybrid working arrangements for certain working groups at City Hall; and  

    Whereas 12 parking spaces in Parking Lot 50 could be changed from employee overflow parking spaces to 2hr max paid parking spaces to short term parking for library patrons; and

    Therefore, be it resolved that 12 parking spaces in Parking Lot 50 be changed from employee overflow parking spaces to 2hr max paid parking spaces.

CO-23-19 - Response to Correspondence CO-23-06 from various residents requesting an off leash dog park at Somerset Park (Ward 2)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-19.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    Whereas at the February 13, 2023 meeting of the Community and Operations Services Committee, Correspondence CO-23-06, dated January 17, 2023,  from various residents (3) requesting an off leash park at Somerset Park was referred to staff for a report; and,

    Whereas the correspondence requests that Somerset Park be made off leash before 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.; and,

    Whereas it is important that dog owners keep their dogs on leash so that parks and public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone; and,

    Whereas Municipal Law Enforcement Services has indicated that this park does have several historical complaints or issues related to off leash dogs; and, 

    Whereas dogs off leash outside of designated off leash areas are subject to enforcement under the Parks and Facilities By-law (By-law 83-2000) and the Responsible Pet Owners By-law (By-law 14-2010) due to the potential for conflict and safety concerns; and,

    Whereas the desire for off leash areas need to be balanced with the safety and needs of other park users, park programming, environmental considerations, accessibility, and community support; and,

    Whereas the City has developed “Guidelines for the Design and Placement of Off-Leash Areas” (“Guidelines”), appended as Attachment 1, which guides decision making process when considering suitability of off leash areas; and,

    Whereas, Staff have reviewed the request from residents against the Guidelines and has identified the following concerns with designating Somerset Park for off leash use:

    • lack of ability to control dogs running at large (no fencing) given the close proximity to a junior playground (ages 5-12), neighbouring properties, and walkways;
    • the potential for conflict with other park users or adjacent property owners;
    • the difficulty with enforcement and education especially where there is no clear fencing to delineate off leash use;
    • the intended use of the park as passive recreational space that is inclusive to all users;
    • the proximity of natural heritage features including woodlands and creeks which could be impacted by dogs running at large including the disturbance of wildlife, birds, vegetation, water quality and shoreline stability;
    • the potential for increase in visitors using the park for off leash purposes beyond current park capacity; and,

    Whereas, in addition to the concerns highlighted above, there has not been any consultation with the neighbourhood; and,

    Whereas, Facility Management Services has confirmed that Somerset Park is not scheduled for Capital upgrade/redevelopment until the mid-2030’s;

    Therefore be it resolved:

    That Correspondence CO-23-06, dated January 17, 2023, be referred to Facility Management Services staff for consideration as part of any future redevelopment.

CO-23-20 - Update on South Patch/ Glen Street Community Garden and Pepper and Berry Patch Community Garden (Ward 4 and Ward 5)

This item has attachments. 
1.REPORT_CO-23-20.pdf
  • Recommendation

    That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That based on Report CO-23-20 dated April 19, 2023, the Glen Street Community Garden Committee be formed and assume the operations of the existing community garden located at Cordova Valley Park in accordance with this Report; and,
    2. That the members of the Glen Street 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 this report and Council resolution be sent to the Glen Street Community Garden Committee members to be incorporated into the garden policy and operating procedures.

Public Discussion Agenda

 

Closed Consent Agenda

 
  • Recommendation

Closed Discussion Agenda

 

Matters Tabled

 

Item CS-21-105 - Fleet Services Decarbonization Strategy

 

Report CS-21-105 concerning a request for staff to adopt a vehicle purchasing policy that assumes an electric vehicle purchase as the default choice and move to a fleet replacement policy that sets ambitious targets in fleet electrification and decarbonisation. (Tabled October 18, 2021)

Adjournment

 
  • Recommendation
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