Bob Chapman

Regional & City Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2021-10-04 to 2026-06-29 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

679substantive motions movedof 198 meetings the minutes record them at

257procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

38substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

12meetings recorded absentof 198 they were on the record for

453–275recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Oshawa’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (728) — most recent 40 shown

City Council Special Meeting June 29, 2026

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)

For · 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.

Against · 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…

Against · 2–9 · Carried

City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

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

Against · 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

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

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…

For · 5–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting June 1, 2026

That the delegation of Mallory Nievas be heard.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting June 1, 2026

That all items listed under the Public Consent Agenda for the June 1, 2026 Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting June 1, 2026

That the Committee rise and report.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting June 1, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council that, based on Report ED-26-40 dated May 27, 2026, the application submitted by the Regional Municipality of Durham on behalf of Durham…

For · 4–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting June 1, 2026

That, based on Report ED-26-41 dated May 27, 2026, concerning the application submitted by The Biglieri Group on behalf of Arcavia Bloor Holdings LP to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2026-02) to permit…

For · 4–0 · 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

Against · 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

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the delegation of Svetlana Iakovlena be heard.

For · 5–1 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to Council: That, pursuant to Correspondence ED-26-36, that staff be directed to update the current agreement to be permanent and enter into an updated…

For · 5–1 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That staff be directed to review and recommend appropriate changes, if any, to sign By-Law 72-96, and report back by the end of the first…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Closed Report ED-26-31 dated April 29, 2026, certain City-owned lands measuring approximately 1.61 hectares (3.98 ac.)…

For · 5–1 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Closed Report ED-26-34 dated April 29, 2026, certain City-owned lands measuring approximately 1.25 hectares (3.10 ac.)…

For · 5–1 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Closed Report ED-26-35 dated April 29, 2026 concerning potential acquisition of certain Highway 407 East surplus lands…

Against · 2–4 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

That the meeting recess for 5 minutes in order to consider Report ED-26-35; and That in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, the meeting reconvene in a session closed to the public to consider…

Against · 2–4 · Lost

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting May 4, 2026

vote to adopt the recommendation as contained in Report ED-25-35.

For · 6–0 · 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

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting March 30, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report ED-26-25 dated March 25, 2026, concerning the Update Regarding Growth Management Study Component of Imagine Oshawa…

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)

Against · 5–5 · Lost

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting March 2, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Report ED-26-19 dated February 25, 2026, the Economic and Development Services Department be authorized to initiate…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting March 2, 2026

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Report ED-26-20 dated February 25, 2026, the revised application submitted by D.G.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (12)

Community and Operations Services Committee MeetingMarch 9, 2026

City Council Special MeetingJune 26, 2025

City Council Special MeetingJune 5, 2025

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act MeetingJune 2, 2025

City Council MeetingMay 26, 2025

City Council MeetingFebruary 24, 2025

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act MeetingJanuary 13, 2025

Economic and Development Services Committee and Public MeetingJanuary 8, 2024

Community and Operations Services Committee MeetingOctober 23, 2023

City Council Special MeetingJuly 10, 2023

Joint Meeting of the Development Services and Community Services CommitteesJanuary 20, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 679)

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 Report CNCL-25-12, specifically concerning the use, source and phasing of the City's approved funding as described in Section 5.0 Financial Implications of said Report; and, That the pr

City Council Special Meeting, June 29, 2026 · Carried

That Council rise from close session and report.

City Council Special Meeting, June 29, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming By-law be passed.

City Council Special Meeting, June 29, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation request from Jim Clapp regarding Items CNCL-26-40, CNCL-26-42 and CNCL-26-47 be added to the agenda for the City Council meeting of June 22, 2026 and

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Referred

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 22, 2026 be adopted as recommended except: Items CO-26-19, CO-26-20 and CO-26-21 from the Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee; and, Items ED-26-40, BL 64-2026 and ED-26-43 from the Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee; and Item SF-26-30 from the Report

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried

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".

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 22, 2026 be adopted as recommended except for the following: Items ED-26-42 from the Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee; and, Item CNCL-26-45.

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming By-law be passed.

City Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be passed.

City Council Special Meeting, June 18, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Mallory Nievas be heard.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the Public Consent Agenda for the June 1, 2026 Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the June 1, 2026, Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried

vote to adopt Option 1 as set out in Report ED-26-49.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried

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

City Council Special Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be passed.

City Council Special Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation request and Correspondence CNCL-26-36 from Emily Noel regarding Item SF-26-21 be added to the agenda for the City Council meeting of May 25, 2026 and

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Referred

That the delegations of Svetlana Iakovleva and Emily Noel be heard.

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Vinod Gudupudi be heard. (Requires 2/3)

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated May 25, 2026 be adopted recommended except: Item CO-26-16 from the Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee; and, Items ED-26-36 and ED-26-39 from the Report of the Economic and Develop Services Committee; and, Items SF-26-20 and SF-26-23 from the Report of the Safety and Facilities

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

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

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated May 25, 2026 be adopted as recommended except for the following: Items ED-26-31, ED-26-34 and ED-26-35 from the Sixty-seventh Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee.

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming By-law be passed.

City Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Svetlana Iakovlena be heard.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the May 4, 2026 Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except Reports ED-26-31, ED-26-34 and ED-26-35.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried

vote to adopt the recommendation as contained in Report ED-25-35.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried

That the presentation from Erika Kohek, Senior Planning concerning City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94 and Brownfields Renaissance, Harbour Road Area and Wentworth Street West Community Improvement Plans not be heard.

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan, Zoning By-law 60-94, Brownfields Renaissance Community Improvement Plan, Harbour Road Area Community Improvement Plan, and Wentworth Street West Community Improvement Plan, as generally set out in Attachment 1 to Report ED-26-29 dated April 29, 2026 be adopted w

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Referred

That the delegation of Mark Snaper be heard. (Requires 2/3)

City Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated April 27, 2026 be adopted as recommended except for the following: Item CO-26-14 from the Thirty-seventh Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee; and, Items CF-26-11 and CF-26-13 and associated By-law 32-2026 from the Thirty-eighth Report of the Corporate and Finance Services Commi

City Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated April 27, 2026 be adopted as recommended.

City Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be passed.

City Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried

That the delegation of Cedar Valley Secondary School be heard.

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence CO-26-11 be

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Referred

That the delegation requests of Bilal Mohumud and John Walker concerning Report ED-26-25, Jane McFarlane and Lisa Boulton concerning Report ED-26-26 be added to the agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee meeting of March 30, 2026.

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried

That the agenda be reordered to hear the Presentation after Delegations

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried

That the delegations of Bilal Mohamud, John Walker, Jane McFarlane, and Lisa Boulton be heard.

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report ED-26-23 (previously HTG-26-06) dated February 18, 2026 concerning a proposed amendment to the Designation By-law for 3860 Simcoe Street North: That By-law 106-2021 be amended in accordance with a proposed severance at 3860 Simcoe Street North, such that the legal description of said by-law shall o

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried

In the record

186meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate

19conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter

Ward 3seatRegional & City Councillor

3,793votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor, incumbent

City Council Meeting June 23, 2025

of pecuniary interest on Item CNCL-25-30 regarding the Canadian Tank Museum - Aquino Tank Weekend - Request for support (Previously INFO-25-106) from the May 26, 2025, City Council meeting as he is…

City Council Meeting October 28, 2024

on this item

Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting October 21, 2024

on this item

City Council Meeting May 1, 2023

on this item

Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting April 17, 2023

on this item

City Council Meeting January 30, 2023

on this item

City Council Special Meeting January 19, 2023

on this item

City Council Meeting September 26, 2022

on this item

Finance Committee Meeting September 20, 2022

concerning FIN-22-90 as he is a member of the Ontario Regiment Museum and Honorary Colonel of the Ontario Regiment and did not take part in discussion or voting on the matter

Economic and Development Services Committee (130 pm) and Public Meeting (630 pm) September 12, 2022

on this item

Economic and Development Services Committee (130 pm) and Public Meeting (630 pm) May 9, 2022

on this item

City Council Meeting March 28, 2022

on this item

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting March 7, 2022

on this item

City Council Special Meeting November 26, 2021

concerning Project 11-0363 (Building Condition Audits) as he is a member in good standing of the Ontario Regiment Museum located at the South Field of the Oshawa Executive Airport

City Council Meeting November 22, 2021

on this item

Economic and Development Services Committee (130 pm) and Public Meeting (630 pm) November 8, 2021

on this item

City Council Meeting October 25, 2021

on this item

Finance Committee Meeting October 18, 2021

on this item

Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting October 4, 2021

on this item

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Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
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