Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

That the presentation be extended for 2 minutes. Motion

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report OACAC-23-12 dated May 23, 2023 being the Community Resources Working Group Report - May 2023, the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommend to the Community and Operations Services Committee: That the O.A.C.A.C. apply for third party funding such as a Grant or Sponsorship from one or two third-party organizations that Oshawa Animal Services currently has a pre-existing relationships with (i.e. PetSmart Grant Program or Pet Valu Sponsorship) up to $10,000 to cover the cost of medications and other supplies for the Pet Wellness day. Motion

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report OACAC-23-13 being the By-law and Regulatory Working Group Report - May 2023, the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee recommend to the Community and Operations Services Committee: That the Oshawa Animal Services apply for an Associate Membership with Humane Canada. Motion

That based on the presentation by Renewal Squared, staff investigate the collaboration with Renewal Squared for the implementation of the Municipal Textile Program to implement community-driven clothing collection initiatives. Motion

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the June 12, 2023 Community and Operations Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended, except Report CO-23-35. Motion

That the motion to receive for information be

That Report CO-23-35 be

That the motion concerning Boulevard Grass Cutting Program be

That Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the City has constructed the Cordova Valley Off-Leash Dog Park and undertaken a modernization of Cordova Valley Park, including a new splash pad; and, Whereas the opening of the new community splash pad at Cordova Valley Park is only going to increase the number of residents, especially children, using Cordova Valley Park; and, Whereas the City has also leased the community clubhouse, and allows the creation of an two new community gardens in Cordova Valley Park; and, Whereas currently staff have designated this area, including Glen Street, as requiring a Heavy Trucks Ban; and, Whereas traffic studies have identified that in excess of 2000 vehicles travel daily along Glen Street; and, Whereas there are in excess of 1500 residential units with a population of approx. 5000 residents, including children and seniors, on the west side of Glen Street with both Cordova Valley Park and the Off-Leash dog park being on the east side of Glen Street; and, Whereas there is no marked crossing on Glen Street between Medina Court and Malaga Road, and pedestrians are crossing Glen Street at numerous uncontrolled crossings; Be it resolved: That a crosswalk be installed across Glen Street as close to the driveway entrance to Cordova Valley Park as is safe to install to provide safe and controlled crossing for pedestrians using the Park and the Off-Leash Dog Park. Motion

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas concerns were received from residents regarding traffic and safety concerns on Bridle Road between Conlin Road and Solar Gate/Woodbine Avenue; and, Whereas the concerns identified vehicle speeding and pedestrian safety; and, Whereas the speed limit on this section of Bridle Road is 50 km/h; and, Whereas the speed limit on Bridle Road north of Solar Gate/Woodbine Avenue is reduced to 40 km/h; Therefore, be it resolved: That the speed limit be reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h on Bridle Road between Conlin Road and Solar Gate/Woodbine Avenue, to increase the safety of the pedestrians in this area and that the corresponding By-law be passed; and, That staff will contact Durham Regional Police Services to advise them of the traffic and safety related concerns raised by the residents in this area. Motion

That the meeting adjourn at 10:22 a.m. Motion