The Oshawa Record

City Council Special Meeting

December 3, 2021

Who was there

Present (10): Dan Carter, Bob Chapman, Derek Giberson, John Gray, Rick Kerr, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Kerrconcerning the Program 116 - Grants as he is an unpaid volunteer and private citizen organizer for the Troubadour Concert Series and is a Board of Governors member of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame and did not take part in voting or discussion on that item
Councillor Nealconcerning the External Agency tab regarding the funding request for the OSCC55+ as he sits on the Board of Directors and did not take part in voting or discussion on that item

What was decided (25 motions)

14 carried, 11 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Notice of Motion Previously Given concerning a community satisfaction survey be added to the Council agenda for December 3, 2021 and that the three items
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
That Correspondence CNCL-21-111 from Terry Squire submitting comments concerning Report CNCL-21-107 be
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
That Correspondence CNCL-21-112 from Louise Parkes requesting budget consideration for historic mural restoration be
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
That the three (3) additional parks staff members outlined in Report CS-21-106 be hired with a net cost of $160,500.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the meeting recess.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Lost
In favour (5): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (6): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That Part 2 of the recommendation be amended to add the following as Part k): "One (1) Full-time Working Foreperson in Facilities Management Services effective July 1, 2022 at a cost of $46,000'.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That the amendment be amended to replace "$261,700" with "$278,400".
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor McConkey
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal
That the meeting recess. The meeting recessed at 11:02 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance electronically.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
That the 2022 City of Oshawa Operating Budget be approved as presented except the following Programs: Office of the C.A.O. 025 - Legal Services Corporate Services 080 - Information Technology 081 - Information Technology 083 - Information Technology 084 - Information Technology 564 - MLELS - Law Enforcement Community Services 393 - Fire Services - Fire Fighting 246 - Operation Services - Waste Collection and Environmental Programs CS-21-106 - All Seasons Parks Operations CS-21-115 - Early Spring Flowers - Downtown Planters Corporate Revenue 809 - Other Revenue Corporate Expenditures 100 - Corporate Expenditures 102 - Consulting and Audit Fees 104 - City Memberships 105 - Financial Charges 107 - Taxes Written Off 108 - Contingency 109 - Allowances 110 - Contribution to Reserves 111 - Retiree Benefits 113 - Workers Compensation 114 - Insurance 116 - Grants External Agencies Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre Advisory Committees Accessibility Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
That Council proceed into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor McConkey
Carried
That the reporting of outside Legal Services that is captured in Program 102 be captured under Legal Services Program 025.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
That the motion be amended to replace "Four (4)" with "Two (2)".
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks
That staff investigate the replacement of the current washroom facilities at Lakeview Park with facilities that are larger, fully accessible and able to serve the community in all seasons.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (2): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman
That staff be authorized to proceed with the construction of this outdoor natural ice skating surface at Delpark Homes Centre as a pilot program for the winter of 2021/2022, starting in December 2021; and, That the cost of the pilot project be funded from sponsorship revenues, if available, and from the Community Services operating budget; and, That staff report back on this pilot project in the Second Quarter of 2022.
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (2): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman
on September 27, 2021 Council
Moved by Councillor Kerr Whereas
Referred
That the motion be amended to replace "1.3%" to "1.4%".
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks
That the Personnel costs in Program 108 be amended from ($750,000) to ($1,000,000).
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks
That Council approve the budget for the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee with an additional $1000 added to the budget for Seminars and Training.
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the Notice of Motion concerning a Community Satisfaction Survey be
Moved by Councillor Chapman
Referred
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (2): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst
That Council rise from Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Chapman
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Council ratify the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Gray
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Chapman
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That By-law 142-2021 be passed. (142-2021 A by-law to issue an Interfund Note for Removal and Replacement of Fuel Storage Tanks at the Oshawa Executive Airport)
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Hurst
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That the Confirming By-law be passed. 143-2021 A By-law to confirm the City Council meeting of December 3, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That the meeting adjourn at 4:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal

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