Community and Operations Services Committee Meeting

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-25-17 dated May 7, 2025, concerning the Parking Utilization Survey for the On-Street and Off-Street Parking Components in the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre (“D.O.U.G.C.”), staff be directed to implement Option 4 as set out in Section 4.6 of said Report.

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the Region of Durham has requested dedicated parking permits for the on-street parking spaces on Centre Street North and Richmond Street West, in front of and adjacent to the Durham Regional Police Services (D.R.P.S.) station (see Attachment 1); and, Whereas the D.R.P.S. station, located at 77 Centre Street North, is bordered by a total of nine (9) on-street parking spaces, including four (4) located on Centre Street North and five (5) located on Richmond Street West; and, Whereas the D.R.P.S. station is situated adjacent to a grocery store and an apartment building, both of which have dedicated private parking lots; and, Whereas the hourly rate for on-street parking is $1.25/hr, with a maximum time limit of two (2) hours; and, Whereas nine (9) on-street parking permits would generate approximately $657 per month; and, Whereas licencing nine (9) on-street parking spaces will increase the forecasted long-term utilization percentage for on-street parking as reported in CO-24-60 dated December 4, 2024, from 49% to 50%, Therefore be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-19 dated May 12, 2025: That the request from the Region of Durham dated April 10, 2025, to permanently licence nine (9) on-street parking spaces bordering the D.R.P.S. station be approved, increasing the forecasted 2034 utilization of 49% to 50% of the 85% critical threshold; and, That the City of Oshawa enter into an agreement

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas, Farhi Holdings Corporation has requested to licence up to sixty (60) parking spaces at the McMillan Parking Garage for prospective tenants and current professional tenants at 78 Richmond Street West (see Attachment 1); and, Whereas, 78 Richmond Street West has a private parking lot with approximately forty-nine (49) parking spaces; and, Whereas, the City operates three (3) Municipal Parking Public Garages within walking distance of 78 Richmond Street West; and, Whereas, the licencing of sixty (60) parking permits would generate approximately $4,437 per month; and, Whereas, the forecasted long-term utilization percentage for off-street parking as reported in Report CO-24-60 dated December 4, 2024 was 52%; and, Whereas, previous requests for new and amending agreements decreases the long-term utilization percentage of 52% to 51%; and, Whereas, licencing sixty (60) parking spaces in the City’s Municipal Parking Lots will increase the forecasted long-term utilization percentage from 51% to 54%, Therefore be it resolved that based on Item CO-25-20 dated May 12, 2025: That the request from Farhi Holdings Corporation dated April 15, 2025, to license up to sixty (60) parking spaces within the City’s Municipal Parking System be approved, increasing the forecasted 2034 utilization of 51% to 54% of the 85% critical threshold; and, That the City of Oshawa enter into an agreement for a period of five

That all items listed under the heading Public Consent Agenda for the May 12, 2025 Community and Operations Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except Report CO-25-22.

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-25-22, dated May 7, 2025, the Oshawa Second Marsh Management Plan, the Oshawa Second Marsh Invasive Species Management Plan and the Oshawa Second Marsh Forestry Management Plan be endorsed.

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the City of Oshawa is proud to celebrate the individuals, collectives and organizations that contribute to making Oshawa a great place to live, work and play; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa has two award programs that are administered by Recreation Services; the Community Legend Award and the E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award; and, Whereas the Community Legend Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa and is awarded on an annual basis; and, Whereas the E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award celebrates someone who exemplifies innovation and has overcome adversity and is awarded every four years; and, Whereas each award has specific eligibility criteria that must be met by the individuals being nominated; and, Whereas the general eligibility criteria for both awards do not indicate whether self-nominations are permitted, and the criteria for the Community Legend Award does not indicate whether posthumous nominations are permitted; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to undertake a review and update of the Community Legend Award and the E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award process to clarify the eligibility criteria to include exclusions regarding self-nominations and posthumous nominations.

That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Community Care Durham is a multi-service registered charitable organization providing a broad range of support services for individuals over the age of 16 and their caregivers; and, Whereas in 2023, Community Care Durham piloted a Mobile Food Market in partnership with Durham College that provides fruits and vegetables sourced from a variety of local partners in Durham Region including The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture, the W. Galen Weston Center for Food, Common Ground Food Share, Pingles Farm, Algoma Orchards and The Veggie Shack to address the rising rate of Food Insecurity across Durham Region; and, Whereas the 2023 Mobile Food Market pilot occurred in the Town of Ajax at Ajax Community Centre; and, Whereas in 2024, the Mobile Food Market was expanded to include a location in Whitby at Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre on Brock Street South; and, Whereas Community Care Durham would like to expand in 2025 to include a location in Oshawa in the parking lot of North Oshawa Park near where many individuals reside whom already receive services offered by Community Care Durham such as Meals on Wheels and the Community Food Box; and, Whereas the footprint of the Mobile Food Market will require the use of a total of six (6) parking spaces on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. from June to October 2025; and, Whereas the Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 has a user

That Report CO-23-11 concerning Memorials, Recognizing Unmarked Graves be lifted from table

That Report CO-23-11 concerning Memorials, Recognizing Unmarked Graves be

That the meeting adjourn at 9:52 a.m.