Safety and Facilities Services Committee Meeting

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report SF-26-01 dated January 14, 2026, concerning, Update to Community Risk Reduction Plan be received for information.

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas on December 17, 2025 the Region of Durham (“Region” or “Regional”) approved access to Region property for the installation of safety and anti-solicitation signage on Regional Road traffic islands as part of a pilot program to enhance road and pedestrian safety; and, Whereas the approved pilot program includes signage at the following locations, identified by Durham Regional Police and Oshawa By-law Enforcement, on the Durham Regional Road System: Bloor Street East at Harmony Road South; Bloor Street East at Farewell Street; and, Bloor Street East at Ritson Road South Whereas the signage supports enforcement activities undertaken by City of Oshawa’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in coordination with the Durham Regional Police Service; and, Whereas under the Safe Streets Act, 1999, S.O. 1999, c. 8, (Safe Streets Act, 1999) solicitation of a person who is in or on a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle on a roadway is prohibited; and, Whereas the installation of safety-focused signage supports awareness and enforceability of the Safe Streets Act, 1999; and, Whereas the cost associated with the supply and installation of the signage can be accommodated within current operating budget; Therefore be it resolved that based on Item SF-26-02 dated January 19, 2026, staff be directed to proceed with the pilot program to enhance road and pedestrian safety.

That the Safety and Facilities Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas DRPS has proposed co-hosting a Community Safety Day Event at Lakeview Park between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday May 31, 2026, in partnership with the City of Oshawa; and, Whereas the primary goal of the event is to strengthen relationships, increase public awareness of safety services and resources, and highlight the ongoing collaborative partnership between DRPS, Fire Services, EMS, Municipal Bylaw, Municipal Security, and City Departments; and, Whereas the event will be open to all members of the community, with a particular focus on engaging residents of Oshawa; and, Whereas the event will feature interactive displays, demonstrations, and opportunities for the public to meet with teams who contribute to community safety in Oshawa and across the Region; and, Whereas interactive displays and demonstrations will include: • Fire Trucks • Air1 static display (pending operational availability) • Marine Unit • Children’s activities; and, Whereas it is anticipated that up to 2,000 individuals could attend the Community Safety Day Event at Lakeview Park; and, Whereas food and beverage distribution will be restricted to that available at the Jubilee Pavillion; and, Whereas each participating partner will be responsible for bringing their own equipment, displays, and materials; and, Whereas each participating partner, including volunteers, will be responsible for post event clean-up activities,

That staff be directed to review the Fortification By-law 103-2005, with a focus on the provisions related to visual surveillance equipment (security cameras); and, That staff report back to the Safety and Facilities Committee in the third quarter of 2026 with the results of the review and any recommended changes. Amendment: That the motion be amended to add "no later than the third Quarter".

vote to adopt the recommendation concerning the Fortification By-law 103-2005 as amended.

That the meeting adjourn.