Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the Safety and Facilities Services Committee meeting dated February 9, 2026 be adopted as recommended except for Report SF-26-05 and SF-26-06 .

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report SF-26-05 dated February 4, 2026, concerning the update of the Emergency Management Master Plan be received for information.

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report SF-26-06 dated February 4, 2026 concerning rental renovations, the Provincial Government be requested to address the previously proposed provincial regulatory standards contemplated in Bill 97 Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, S.O. 2023, c. 10. which establish standards within the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O 2006, c. 17 that respond to the issue of bad-faith rental renovation practices; and, That staff monitor ongoing developments related to the implementation of Bill 97 Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, S.O. 2023, c. 10., and associated regulations, and to report back as appropriate.

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 Services Committee recommend to City Council that staff be directed to review the City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law (14-2010) and report back in the second quarter of 2026 with any recommendations for amendments that support continuous improvement and community safety.

That the meeting adjourn at 2:09 p.m.