Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (6 motions)
3 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report CO-25-05 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Lost
That the Low-Density Item Limit listed in Section 4.2.1 of Report CO-25-05 be amended to remain at 12.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (4): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Lee
That the amendment to add the words “ground level towns” be
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Withdrawn
In favour (4): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas L.E.A.F. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about trees through the City’s Backyard Tree Planting program, as outlined in Report CS-20-21 dated March 9, 2020, which involves planting native species in backyards; and, Whereas in addition to the Backyard Tree Planting program, L.E.A.F. also promotes urban forest stewardship by engaging citizens in public space planting and educational activities; and, Whereas L.E.A.F. has hosted several community tree planting and stewardship events since 2021 including volunteer plantings at Central Park, Russett Park and contributed to Oshawa’s Centennial programing which included an in-person tree tour delivered in the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and community planting events at Gold Point Wildlife Reserve; and, Whereas the City has entered into several short-term stewardship agreements with L.E.A.F. on an event-by-event basis to oversee the planning, communication, volunteer management and education component of the City’s annual community tree planting program on behalf of the City; and, Whereas leveraging L.E.A.F.'s volunteers, expertise and fundraising capabilities have significantly benefited the community by: Organizing, promoting, and hosting seven planting events in various City parks, fostering community engagement; Planting and initially maintaining 2,266 native trees, shrubs, and perennials, enhancing local green
Moved by Councillor Lee
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That the Community and Operations Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report CO-25-06 dated February 5, 2025 concerning potential management improvements at Lakeview Park: That staff be authorized to investigate the financial implications of installing occupancy sensor technology as outlined in Sections 4.5.3 of said Report and report back; and, That the rental permit application timeline and process as outlined in Section 4.5.5 of said Report be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Lee
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal