City Council Meeting

That Correspondence CNCL-25-51 from various residents submitting comments in support of Notice of Motion CNCL-25-45 regarding Controlled Substances within the City of Oshawa; and, That Correspondence CNCL-25-52 from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) submitting comments concerning ED-25-76 regarding the recommended City-initiated Amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 to Implement Protected Major Transit Station Areas, be added to the agenda of the City Council meeting of June 23, 2025 and

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce a time sensitive item. (2/3 vote required)

That, notwithstanding the process and requirements for the Oshawa Community Grants Program, the fees for the Not-for-Profit Youth N.A.S.C. Softball Festival be waived in the amount of $2,500 to promote a sense of community within the park system in Oshawa.

the City received correspondence from the Oshawa Italian Recreation Club requesting waiving of fees for use of the bocce facilities located in Radio Park at 200 Grenfell Street for the 2025 season; and, Whereas the courts have not been in use since 29 when the lease agreement with the Oshawa Bocce Club expired; and, Whereas the Oshawa Italian Recreation Club submitted an application for use of the facility for three (3) nights per week between the hours of 7;00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and for an end of season tournament in September; and, Whereas the Oshawa Italian Recreation Club would have exclusive use of the facility during the dates and time listed on the Rental Permit only; and Whereas the City has not received any other inquiries for use for the 2025 season; and, Whereas the City has been advertising the availability of the courts on the corporate website and in the Spring and Summer editions of the activeOshawa Recreation Guide; and, Whereas Recreation Services will be offering three (3) free drop-in sessions throughout June to celebrate “June is Recreation and Parks Month” promote awareness of the facility and introduce the sport of bocce; and, Whereas Recreation Services and OSCC55+ are working in collaboration to offer an introductory bocce program to members of the OSCC55+ during weekday, daytime hours that would have an associated cost to participants; Therefore be it resolved that the facility user fees for the Oshawa Italian Recreation Club’s use of the Bocce Courts

That the order of the agenda be altered to bring forward Notice of Motion CNCL-25-45 concerning the Controlled Substances within the City of Oshawa at this time. (2/3 vote required)

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2025, be adopted as recommended except for the following: Items CO-25-27 and CO-25-28 from the Twenty-eighth Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee; and, Items CF-25-38 and CF-25-42 from the Thirtieth Report of the Corporate and Finance Services Committee; and, Item ED-25-76 with related By-laws 74-2025 and 75-2025 from the Fifty-first Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee; and, Items SF-25-34 and SF-25-36 from the Twenty-sixth Report of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee; and Items CNCL-25-35, CNCL-25-37 and CNCL-25-39 with related By-law 80-2025.

That the meeting recess for 10 minutes.

That Part 1 of the motion be amended to substitute the Roman numeral "II" in lieu of the second instance of the number "1"

That Part 2 of the motion be amended to add the words “and 2” after the words “Part 1” in the first and third instances.

That Part 2 of the motion be amended to add the words “and 3” after the words “Part 1” in the second instance.

That Part 3 of the motion be amended to substitute roman numeral “III” in lieu of the second instance of the number “2”.

That the motion be amended to add the following: “and that a QR code be added to the new sign(s) entitled, "Clare Ford's History with the park" or words to that effect by City staff denoting what the QR code is for.”

That Report CNCL-25-39 be

That Item CNCL-25-49 from Various Residents submitting comments concerning Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, 2025, be

That Item CNCL-25-50 from the Region of Durham concerning Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, 2025, be received for information.

That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2025 be adopted as recommended.

the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024 (“Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law”) is a by-law to establish the permitting and regulation of vacant buildings and land within the City of Oshawa (“City”); and, Whereas the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law defines Vacant Land as lands, other than greenspace or a legally authorized parking lot, with no buildings and not devoted to the practice of farming; and, Whereas the City has remedial tools to address non-compliance of property-related standards for Vacant Land which include but are not limited to the issuance of Work Orders and causing the remedial work to be done at each Owner’s expense; Therefore be it resolved: That Council approve a by-law in a final form and content acceptable to Legal Services and the Commissioner, Safety and Facilities Services Department to amend the Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024 to refine the scope of the By-law by no longer requiring the registration of Vacant Land as issues of non-compliance with property-related standards can be managed using the remedial tools established in the City’s other property-related by-laws; and, That staff reimburse previously-paid registration fees associated with the registration of vacant land in accordance with Vacant Building and Land Registry By-law 15-2024.

Rotary Park located at 254 Centre St. S. has a history dating back nearly 100 years with families and visitors enjoying the park and outdoor pool for decades; and, Whereas the redevelopment of Rotary Park was selected as the Legacy Project for the City of Oshawa’s centennial celebrations; and, Whereas the Rotary Park Redevelopment will include a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area; a destination playground; and a splash pad; and, Whereas it is expected that Rotary Park and Pool will be an outdoor destination attracting residents from throughout Durham Region; and, Whereas the redevelopment of Rotary Park is currently ongoing and expected to be complete in the second half of 2025; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa wishes to acknowledge the significance of Rotary Park and Pool to Oshawa residents by offering limited programming at no cost; and, Therefore, be it resolved: That during the first full season of operation, drop-in swimming and registered swimming lessons will be provided at no cost to Oshawa residents on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity limitations and other operational considerations; and, That the Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department and the Director, Recreation Services be authorized to establish eligibility criteria for Oshawa residents to participate in free drop-in swimming and registered swimming lessons, that will ensure fair and equitable access.

That Item CNCL-25-46 concerning an erect sign to alert drivers of the Turtle Crossing Area be

That the Confirming By-law be passed.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:23 p.m.