Jim Lee

City Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-06-29 · served 2022–2026

103substantive motions movedof 149 meetings the minutes record them at

12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

56substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

6meetings recorded absentof 149 they were on the record for

278–125recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

That based on Report CNCL-26-46 dated June 24, 2026 concerning a Downtown Property Acquisition for a Health Sciences Building: That Council reconsider Part 3 of its decision of March 7, 2025 related to Confidential…

For · 7–2 · Carried

City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

That the question be put concerning Report CNCL-26-46 to end debate. (Requires 2/3)

Against · 3–7 · Lost

City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

That the meeting recess for five minutes and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), (i) and (k) of the Municipal Act to consider Report CNCL-26-46 which concerns a Downtown Property…

For · 9–1 · Carried

City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

That the motion concerning Report CNCL-26-46 be amended to add a Confidential Part 4. The Chair ruled the amendment out of order. Councillor Giberson challenged the Chair's ruling. The vote to uphold the Chair's ruling.

For · 8–2 · Carried

City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

That the confirming By-law be passed.

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the motion be amended in Part 4 to add the words: "before or" after the word "opportunity".

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the motion be amended to delete the word “prohibit” and replace it with the word “minimize” in Part 2.

For · 2–9 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the motion be amended to insert the following as Part 4: "That the City of Oshawa staff reach out to the Northwood Business Park businesses to encourage for-hire and private truck traffic originating from…

For · 2–9 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the amendment be amended to delete the words "Highway 401".

For · 2–9 · Lost

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the motion be amended to delete the words "Thickson Road" and replace it with the words "Highway 412" and the words "Harmony Road' be deleted and replaced with the words "Highway 418".

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the motion be amended to insert the following as Part 5: "That the City of Oshawa request the Region of Durham undertake discussions with the Province of Ontario to expedite plans for the long planned partial…

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That the meeting recess for 1 hour.

For · 9–2 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

That, notwithstanding Council’s Policy related to waiving of fees, based on Correspondence CNCL-26-44 the request from the Oshawa Terry Fox Run Committee to waive the parking fees at Lakeview Park on Sunday September…

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

vote to challenge of the Chair on the ruling concerning Item CNCL-26-34.

For · 8–2 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting June 8, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee rise from closed session and report.

Against · 1–5 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting June 8, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas there are several Oshawans who have registered their pools for rent on-line at swimply.ca and this may present a liability issue…

Against · 1–5 · Lost

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting June 8, 2026

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the South Oshawa Community Centre Pool has been closed since September 2024 for essential repairs to ensure safe operation;

For · 5–0 · Carried

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting June 8, 2026

For · 5–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting May 25, 2026

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce a time-sensitive item related to a waiving of fees. (2/3 required)

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting May 25, 2026

That, notwithstanding Council’s Policy related to waiving of fees, the request from the Oshawa Italian Bocce Club to waive fees in the amount of $3,322.20 for the use of the bocce courts at Radio Park be approved.

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting May 25, 2026

That Item ED-26-36 regarding correspondence from Ara Saatdjian concerning 33 Simcoe Street South, be

For · 3–7 · Deferred

City Council Meeting May 25, 2026

That the recommendation be amended to delete the words after "any grants application".

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting May 25, 2026

That based on Correspondence CNCL-26-32 concerning The Corporation of the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan - Letter of Support for Rideau Lakes - Alto High Speed Rail Project (Bill C-15 Budget), Oshawa City Council…

Against · 2–7 · Lost

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting May 11, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence SF-26-22, dated April 28, 2026, requesting Outdoor Pickleball Courts in North Oshawa be received for information.

For · 4–1 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting May 11, 2026

the motion to investigate a cricket field in North Oshawa was forwarded to the Mayor's 2026 Budget; Whereas that item was not included in the Mayor's 2026 Budget which concludes that action.

For · 4–1 · Carried

City Council Meeting April 27, 2026

That Item CO-26-14, concerning a request for an Oshawa resident only registration date for recreation programs, be

Against · 4–6 · Referred

City Council Meeting April 27, 2026

That the motion be amended to add the words: "including medical office limited to 20% floor area, excluding basement" after the word "Report" in Part 1.

For · 9–0 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting April 13, 2026

That the delegation of Fang Ming Zhao be heard.

For · 5–0 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting April 13, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report SF-26-16 regarding the Fireworks By-law Review: Equity, Inclusion and Safety and Proposed Options, be received for information.

For · 5–0 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting April 13, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That staff investigate appropriate measures and/or provisions for the City to see to the removal and potential penalty of long kite line…

Against · 1–4 · Lost

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting April 13, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Closed Item SF-26-17 concerning an Agreement between the City of Oshawa and Durham Flight Centre: That staff be directed…

For · 5–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting March 23, 2026

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce a time-sensitive item. (2/3 vote required)

For · 5–5 · Lost

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting March 9, 2026

That the rules of procedure be waived to add correspondence concerning from a resident concerning Report SF-26-11.

Against · 1–4 · Lost

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting March 9, 2026

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas in 2023, Council approved the design of the Bond Simcoe Urban Square located at the northeast corner of Bond Street East and Simcoe…

For · 4–0 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting March 9, 2026

Council approved funding in the 2026 Capital Budget (Project 25-40-0072) in the amount of $600,000 for the development of a Firefighters’ Memorial;

For · 5–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting February 23, 2026

That the motion be amended to insert the following as a new Part 2 and the remainder be renumbered: "That an additional $1,650,000 be added to the interfund note for an additional Spartan Gladiator Pumper truck that was…

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council Meeting February 23, 2026

That Council ratify the agreement as set out in Report CNCL-26-08 dated February 23, 2026 concerning CUPE Local 251 Labour Negotiations.

For · 11–0 · Carried

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting February 9, 2026

For · 5–0 · Carried

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting February 9, 2026

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report CO-26-05 concerning a request by Valiant Group of Companies for Temporary Parking at North Oshawa Park be

For · 6–0 · Referred

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting February 9, 2026

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report CO-26-04, dated February 4, 2026, concerning Lifeguard Supervision of Lakeview Park Beach East, Option 1 – Continue…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

City Council Special MeetingOctober 31, 2025

Safety and Facilities Services Committee MeetingOctober 20, 2025

Community and Operations Services Committee MeetingOctober 20, 2025

City Council MeetingMay 26, 2025

City Council Special MeetingApril 12, 2024

Special Safety and Facilities Services Committee MeetingNovember 17, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 103)

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas on February 23, 2026, City Council (“Council”) directed staff to review the City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law, 14-2010 (“R.P.O. By-law”) in relation to dog bites and attacks; and, Whereas the City’s R.P.O. By-law establishes animal control and enforcement tools in the form of Animal Control Orders and other pen

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of June 8, 2026 be adopted as recommended.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That stop signs be installed on Annapolis Avenue at the intersection of Fernhill Boulevard, in addition to the current stop signs on Fernhill Boulevard, to create a 4-way stop; and, That a crosswalk be installed on Annapolis on the west side of Fernhill; and, That a crossing guard be considered at this location; and th

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Fang Ming Zhao related to Report SF-26-16, concerning Fireworks By-law Review be added to the agenda for the Safety and Facility Services Committee meeting of April 13, 2026.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Fang Ming Zhao be heard.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Safety and Facilities Services Committee meeting dated April 13, 2026, be adopted as recommended except for Report SF-26-15.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried

That the delegations of Philip Mackey and Kayla Mathieu related to Correspondence CO-26-07, concerning the volume of dump truck traffic on Harmony Road North and the delegation of the Valiant Group concerning Report CO-26-08 related to a request for temporary parking in the North Oshawa Park be added to the agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of March 9, 2026.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried

That the delegations of Kayla Mathieu, Karen Goranson, Matthew Saunders, Phil Mackey and Valiant Group be heard.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of March 9, 2026 be adopted as recommended except for Report CO-26-09.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-26-09 concerning Parking Occupancy Monitoring Technology at Lakeview Park, dated March 4, 2026, the installation of AI Camera Technology as outlined in Section 4.6.2 of said report, be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Referred

Council approved funding in the 2026 Capital Budget (Project 25-40-0072) in the amount of $600,000 for the development of a Firefighters’ Memorial; and, Whereas the intent of the project is to create a permanent civic space for remembrance, ceremony, and reflection honouring firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty; and, Whereas the proposed memorial consists primarily of site development

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas on January 13, 2026, a serious dog attack occurred in Oshawa reinforcing the importance of responsible pet ownership; and, Whereas recent events highlight the importance of ongoing reviews of Municipal animal related Regulations to support public safety; Therefore be it resolved that the Safety and Facilities Serv

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of the Valiant Group, concerning Report CO-26-05 related to a request for temporary parking in the North Oshawa Park, be added to the agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of February 9, 2026.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried

That staff be directed to review the Fortification By-law 103-2005, with a focus on the provisions related to visual surveillance equipment (security cameras); and, That staff report back to the Safety and Facilities Committee in the third quarter of 2026 with the results of the review and any recommended changes. Amendment: That the motion be amended to add "no later than the third Quarter".

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas correspondence was received on October 30, 2025, from the Durham District School Board requesting five (5) on-street parking permits along Colborne Street East and Ontario Street for Mary Street Public School staff; and, Whereas Mary Street Public School, located at 110 Mary Street North, is bordered by twenty-

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of December 8, 2025 be adopted as recommended except for Reports CO-25-56 and CO-25-58.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried

That the amendment to the motion to remove: "or not in the planned Community Park" be

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Withdrawn

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of November 10, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried

That Correspondence CO-25-46 from Noah Edwards Submitting Comments Concerning Report CO-25-37 be added to the agenda for the Community and Operation Services Committee meeting of September 15, 2025 and be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Referred

That the delegations of Invado Volleyball and Emily Noel be heard.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report CO-25-35 concerning a pedestrian crosswalk near 394-400 Bloor Street East and Bloor Parkette be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Referred

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report CO-25-44 concerning a request for new beach volleyball site be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Referred

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report CO-25-45 concerning a request to amend the Boulevard Bylaw be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Referred

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-25-39, dated September 10, 2025, concerning Improvements to the Summer Playground Program: That each participant be required to complete a program registration form; and, That staff transition to a vehicle service delivery model that will visit eight (8) different park locations a week, resultin

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas at its meeting of October 25, 2021, through Item CS-21-107, City Council authorized staff to enter into a one (1) year licence agreement with Biltmore Theatre Corp. (located at 39 King street East) for two (2) on-street parking spaces on the west side of Albert Street, west of King Street East, with the option

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Community and Operations Services Committee meeting of September 15, 2025 be adopted as recommended except Reports CO-25-36 and CO-25-37.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That the delegations of Sarah Jeynes and Emily Noel be heard

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That the Safety and Facilities Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence SF-25-40 from Emily Noel requesting an amendment to the By-law Enforcement Policy be

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Referred

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the September 15, 2025 Safety and Facilities Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended.

Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2025 · Carried

That Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-25-28 dated June 4, 2025, concerning the reduction of speed on Burk Street, flexible bollards be installed on Burk Street in two locations as identified in Attachment 2 to said report.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Correspondence CO-25-31 submitted by Stacey Duggan-Depmsey and Shawn Dempsey concerning a request for an exemption to the Winter Access By-law 92, 2009, as amended, for the property located at 1315 Macinally Court, staff be directed to perform sidewalk snow removal for 1315 Macinally Court because of the

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading Public Consent Agenda for the June 9, 2025 Community and Operations Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except Report CO-25-32.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the Region of Durham has requested dedicated parking permits for the on-street parking spaces on Centre Street North and Richmond Street West, in front of and adjacent to the Durham Regional Police Services (D.R.P.S.) station (see Attachment 1); and, Whereas the D.R.P.S. station, located at 77 Centre Street Nor

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading Public Consent Agenda for the May 12, 2025 Community and Operations Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except Report CO-25-22.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the City of Oshawa is proud to celebrate the individuals, collectives and organizations that contribute to making Oshawa a great place to live, work and play; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa has two award programs that are administered by Recreation Services; the Community Legend Award and the E.P. Taylor Windf

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Community Care Durham is a multi-service registered charitable organization providing a broad range of support services for individuals over the age of 16 and their caregivers; and, Whereas in 2023, Community Care Durham piloted a Mobile Food Market in partnership with Durham College that provides fruits and ve

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Item CO-25-10 dated April 14, 2025, the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department, be authorized to execute an appropriate agreement concerning the use of parking spaces in the City’s Municipal Parking System with the terms as outlined in said item in a final form and content satisfactory

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Item CO-25-11 dated April 14, 2025, the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department, be authorized to execute an appropriate agreement to permit the use of parking spaces in the City’s Municipal Parking System with the terms as outlined in said item in a final form and content satisfactory

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas L.E.A.F. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about trees through the City’s Backyard Tree Planting program, as outlined in Report CS-20-21 dated March 9, 2020, which involves planting native species in backyards; and, Whereas in addition to the Backyard Tree Planting program, L.E.A.F.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried

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