Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the City has an ongoing partnership with Friends of Second Marsh (F.S.M.) to support stewardship activities at Oshawa Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve; and, Whereas FSM has submitted a formal proposal to raise donations to fully fund a new observation deck at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve to replace the old one that was removed for safety reasons; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa's Sponsorship, Advertising and Donations Policy establishes guidelines for partnerships that are mutually beneficial, consistent with the City's vision, policies, and goals, and provide a net financial benefit to the City; and, Whereas the proposed Observation platform aligns with the City's commitment to enhancing community spaces and promoting environmental stewardship; Therefore be it resolved: That staff collaborate with Friends of Second Marsh to draft an agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities for the construction and maintenance of a new observation deck at McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve; and, That this agreement ensures there is no cost to the City, adheres to the City standards, complies with all relevant permits and legislation, and aligns with the City’s Sponsorship, Advertising and Donations Policy; and, That staff report back on the results of these discussions including project timeline.

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That staff in consultation with the representatives from Oshawa’s Veterans’ organizations used to determine Veteran Street Names investigate a suitable “Veterans Crosswalk” design to be placed at an appropriate location or locations adjacent to Memorial Park; and, That this be completed to be approved by Committee and Council in sufficient time to be installed prior to Remembrance Day 2025.

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 to the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department, the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department and the City Solicitor.

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 to the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department, the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department and the City Solicitor.

That the meeting adjourn at 9:42 a.m.