The Oshawa Record

City Council Special Meeting

April 11, 2025

Who was there

Present (11): Dan Carter, Bob Chapman, Derek Giberson, John Gray, Rick Kerr, Jim Lee, Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Bradley Marks, Rosemary McConkey, John Neal, Brian Nicholson

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 (11 motions)

9 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the delegations from Oak View Group (OVG), BBB Architects, Oshawa Generals Hockey Club, and Ontario Hockey League regarding Closed Report CNCL-25-21 concerning the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility be added to the agenda for the City Council meeting of April 11, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the delegations from Oak View Group (OVG), BBB Architects, Oshawa Generals Hockey Club, and Ontario Hockey League regarding Closed Report CNCL-25-21 concerning the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility be heard in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That City Council move into Committee of the Whole to consider Closed Report CNCL-25-21 concerning the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Lee
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Lee · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That based on Closed Report CNCL-25-21 concerning the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Facility: That Council reconsider certain parts of its decision of May 4, 2023 concerning Closed Report CNCL-23-44; and, That staff proceed as directed and the necessary agreements be prepared and executed implementing the direction of Council as set out in Section 2.0 of said Report in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
vote on Part 1 of the recommendation as contained in Closed Report CNCL-25-21 to reconsider certain parts of Council’s decision of May 4, 2023, concerning Closed Report CNCL-23-44.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri The
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the meeting recess and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a), (c), (h) and (i) of the Municipal Act to hear the delegations and consider Report CNCL-25-21 which concerns security of the property of the City; proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; information explicitly supplied in confidence by Canada, a Province or Territory or a Crown Agency; and, information supplied in confidence which could prejudice a competitive position or interfere with negotiations of a person or organization.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the meeting recess for 5 minutes. The meeting recessed at 9:13 a.m. and reconvened at 9:17 a.m. with all members of Council present in the Chamber except Councillors Giberson and McConkey who were participating electronically. Also in attendance were the Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk, the Chief Administrative Officer; the Commissioner, Corporate and Finance Services Department; the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department; the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services; the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department; the City Solicitor; the Director, Facilities Management Services, and F. Bianchet, Council-Committee Coordinator. All other staff and members of the public left the meeting. Council entered closed session at 9:17 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
That Council rise from closed session and report.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Chapman
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the motion concerning Report CNCL-25-21 be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
In favour (3): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the confirming by-law be passed.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the meeting adjourn at 12:12 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried

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