Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

That Correspondence ED-23-221 from Debbie and Kevin Shields; Correspondence ED-23-222 from Dan and Sharron Bouchie; and Correspondence ED-23-223 from Heather Rivet, all submitting comments concerning Report ED-23-211; and That Correspondence ED-23-224 from Jane Clark submitting comments concerning Report ED-23-214, be added to the Agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee meeting of November 27, 2023, and

That the presenter's time be extended.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report ED-23-210, dated November 1, 2023, concerning the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee, Projects Working Group - Proposed 2024 Active Transportation Master Plan Update be received for information.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, pursuant to Report ED-23-214 dated November 22, 2023, 442 King Street East not be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act but rather remain as a ‘Class A’ property on the Heritage Oshawa Inventory of City of Oshawa Heritage Properties.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, pursuant to Report ED-23-214 dated November 22, 2023, Economic and Development Services staff be authorized to undertake the process established in the Ontario Heritage Act to designate the property located at 442 King Street East as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act by undertaking actions such as the following: Obtaining an updated Heritage Research Report to provide evidence that the property located at 442 King Street East specifically addresses the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; Preparing a Notice of Intention to Designate the property located at 442 King Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act which will generally include the Designation Statement and Description; Publishing the Notice in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act; Forwarding the Notice to the Ontario Heritage Trust and the owner in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act; and, Preparing the necessary by-law which will generally include the Designation Statement and Description for subsequent consideration by Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the November 27, 2023 Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended, except Reports ED-23-215, ED-23-213 and ED-23-219.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, pursuant to Report ED-23-213 dated November 22, 2023, the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy forming Attachment 1 be approved, in principle, as a general guide for the Business and Economic Development Services Branch of the Economic and Development Services Department, with the exception that page 21 in section 2 be deleted; and, That staff report on the progress of the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy on an annual basis through the Economic and Development Services Committee; and, That a copy of the Oshawa Economic Development Strategy with the related staff report and Council resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Tech University, Durham College, Trent University Durham GTA, Durham Workforce Authority, Spark Centre, the Business Advisory Centre Durham and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas, on November 20, 2023, city staff received an invitation to participate in a Municipal Opportunity lead by Durham Regional Technology Development Site (Durham R.T.D.S.); and, Whereas, the proposal includes a pioneering technology trial which is being supported by Bell Canada and Cheetah Networks; and, Whereas, the objective of the trial is to address the connectivity challenge and introduce opportunities to further adopt electrification, which contributes to a more sustainable and interconnected future; and, Whereas, the proposed project would install 10 to 20 Internet of Things (I.o.T.) monitoring nodes in municipal fleet vehicles for a trial that would span a six-month time period; and, Whereas, the I.o.T. monitoring nodes will gather data on network strength and consistency throughout the travelled areas and provide detailed reports on the current state of connectivity within the city’s network; and, Whereas, the proposed project would provide data and insights on how to improve network connectivity and efficiency to support broader smart city developments; and, Whereas, the data collected will provide identification of areas experiencing connectivity issues which will allow for advocacy to broadband suppliers to support a better user experience for residents; and, Whereas, there is no cost to the City of Oshawa to participate in the proposed project; and, Whereas, City Council endorsed

That, pursuant to Closed Report ED-23-216 dated November 22, 2023, City staff be directed to advance Option 1 in accordance with Section 5.3. of said Closed Report.

That, pursuant to Closed Report ED-23-216 dated November 22, 2023, City staff be directed to advance Option 3 in accordance with Section 5.3. of said Closed Report.

That Closed Report ED-23-216, dated November 22, 2023, be forwarded to City Council without a recommendation.

That the meeting recess at 2:44 p.m.

That Correspondence ED-23-220 submitted by Michael Testaguzza, Partner, Biglieri Group, concerning Report ED-23-209, be added to the agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee Planning Act Public Meeting of November 27, 2023, and

That the presentation concerning Report ED-23-179 not be heard

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, the proposed amendment to the Harbour Road Area Community Improvement Plan, as generally set out in Attachment 2 to Report ED-23-209 dated November 22, 2023, be adopted and that the appropriate amending by-law be passed in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Economic and Development Services.

That the meeting adjourn at 6:35 p.m.