The Oshawa Record

City Council Special Meeting

November 26, 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 Chapmanconcerning Project 11-0363 (Building Condition Audits) as he is a member in good standing of the Ontario Regiment Museum located at the South Field of the Oshawa Executive Airport
Councillor Marimpietriconcerning Project 73-0452 (Conlin Road West) as he has family members who own property within the area
Councillor Nealconcerning budget items regarding the OSCC55+ as he sits on the Board of Directors for the OSCC55+

What was decided (37 motions)

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

That Item CNCl-21-105 be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council meeting dated November 26, 2021 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council meeting dated November 26, 2021 be adopted as recommended except Item CNCL-21-97.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Neal
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 Council’s Procedure By-law be waived in order to introduce a motion to waive the rules in order to reconsider previous decisions regarding the purchase of certain Highway 407 East surplus lands and the associated funding strategy. (Requires 2/3 vote of the members present).
Moved by Councillor Hurst, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Lost
In favour (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (4): Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That the 20212 Capital budget be approved as presented, except for the following projects: 10-0079 - Replace Pool Dehumidification System 10-0080 - Replace HVAC System - FH#4 10-0081 - Upgrade Light Programming System 10-0082 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 11-0139 - Accessibility Improvements 11-0317 - Refrigerant Replacement - Facility HVAC Systems 11-0363 - Building Condition Audits 11-0370 - Window Replacement Program 11-0410 - Structural Rehabilitation Program 11-0411 - Security Technology Infrastructure 11-0419 - Stadium Membrane Repairs 11-0438 - Mary Street Parking Garage Lease Space 13-0127 - New Vehicle Acquisition - MLELS Vehicles 13-0128 - Electric Charging Infrastructure - Fleet Vehicles 13-0133 - New Vehicle Acquisition - Buildings 13-0134 - Weedingtech Foamstream M1200 30-0108 - Modernized / Standardized Meeting Room Technology 40-0052 - Impacted Soil Removal 40-0066 - Excess Soil Management 50-0016 - ATMP Trail Link 3 - Taunton Part II Plan 50-0052 - Thornton Community Park 51-0099 - Cordova Valley Park 51-0108 - Deer Valley Park Redevelopment 51-0130 - Pumphouse Marsh Viewing Deck 54-0047 - Consortium WC Monitoring Program 71-0084 - Culvert Structural Relining 72-0034 - Southwest Parking Lot Expansion 73-0452 - Conlin Road West 74-0007 - ATMP Cycling Network Expansion
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Hurst
That Council move into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor Hurst
That Project 10-0081 be funded $25,000 from Operations and $45,000 from Operations Reserve.
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Lost
In favour (8): Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (3): Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst
That Project 10-0082 be
Moved by Councillor Gray
Tabled
In favour (8): Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (3): Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst
That the meeting recess. The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. and reconvened at 11:20 a.m. with all members in attendance electronically.
Moved by Councillor Kerr
Carried
That Project 11-0363 concerning the Building Conditions Audits be paid out of the Audit Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
That Project 11-0419 concerning Stadium Membrane Repairs be
Moved by Councillor Giberson
Deferred
In favour (3): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal
That Project 11-0438 concerning Mary Street Parking Garage Lease Space be
Moved by Councillor Giberson
Deferred
In favour (3): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal
That staff report back in 2022 prior to the 2023 budget on the potential economic development impacts of the provided Justification section.
Moved by Councillor Giberson
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (2): Councillor Hurst, Councillor Marimpietri
That the $70,000 approved for the AODA requirement and future improvements to the commercial units in Project 11-0438 be
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Deferred
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the meeting recess.
Moved by Councillor Chapman
Carried
In favour (2): Councillor Gray, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That the motion be amended to add: That the two vehicles for MLELS be gas powered for 2022; and, That staff prepare a fiscal transition policy for future transition to electrical vehicles. Motion A request was made to divide the motion to vote on each part separately. The vote on Part 1 of the amendment related to gas powered vehicles.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor Gray, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That the motion be amended to add: That the City purchase two (2) Weedingtech Foamstream M1200 units; and, That they be funded from the Equipment Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
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 amendment be further amended to replace the words 'Development Charges' with the words 'Growth Related (Non-DC) and Parks Rec Trails Development Charges'.
Moved by Councillor Chapman
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 two phases of the Pumphouse Marsh Viewing Tower replacement (Project 51 0130) currently scheduled for 2022 and 2023 Capital Budgets be consolidated into one phase in the 2022 Capital Budget and be funded from the Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor McConkey · Opposed (6): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That Project 72-0034 be
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Deferred
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor McConkey · Opposed (6): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That Project 10-0082 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations be lifted from the table.
Moved by Councillor Chapman
Carried
That the amendment to the amendment concerning the timing of the arrangement be
Moved by Councillor McConkey
Withdrawn
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (5): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Marks
That Project 51-0127 Florell Park in the amount of $430,000 be moved from the 2023 projected budget to the 2022 Capital Budget and be funded from the unused portion of the Parks and Recreation Reserve; and, That the staff position conversion from a temporary position to a full time position for the Parks Project Coordinator be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson
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 Project 1-1 concerning the Robert McLaughlin Gallery for Chiller #2 Compressor Failure in the amount of $50,000 be funded from the Capital budget funds of $150,000 returned to the operating budget from Project 11-0363 for Building Conditions Audit.
Moved 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 Project 1-2 concerning the request made by Parkwood Estate for $100,000 be funded from the Capital budget funds of $150,000 returned to the operating budget from Project 11-0363 for Building Conditions Audit.
Moved 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 Project 1-3 concerning the Michael Starr Trail be
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri
Deferred
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor McConkey
That Project 1-4 regarding sod replacement on Carswell Avenue, Eastwood Avenue, Hebert Street, Verdun Road and Oshawa Boulevard South be
Moved by Councillor Chapman
Referred
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor McConkey
That Project 1-5 - Taylorwood Road – Cost and Timing for Asphalt Roadway, Curbs and Sidewalk be funded from the Transportation Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (1): Councillor McConkey
That Part 1 of Project 1-6 concerning Planters on Simcoe Street be
Moved by Councillor Hurst, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Referred
That Council rise from Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Chapman
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 Council ratify the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
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 notwithstanding the council imposed cap restriction, Project 1-3 (Michael Starr Trail 5km Multi-use paved recreation trail) in the amount of $1,240,000 be funded by the Infrastructure Reserve Fund; and, That a full time staff position be approved in the 2022 budget of Engineering Services for a Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery. Motion (8 to 3) A request was made to divide the motion to vote on each part separately. The vote on Part 1 of the recommendation to fund Project 1-3 from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Hurst, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (3): Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
the Council of the City Of Oshawa values the input of its citizens and as such often conducts consultation with the public in consideration of the construction of major capital projects; and, Whereas from time to time, following public consultation, major capital projects are
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Hurst Whereas
Deferred
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That staff provide an update to council at the next budget meeting with a table comparing the changes between the capital budget as presented on November 12, 2021, and the capital budget after Council deliberations, including showing movements between tax levy funding, various reserve funds, and other funding sources; and, That staff provide an updated version of the Capital Reserves and Operations Reserves pages for the 2022 Budget that reflects the changes made at the November 22 and November 26, 2021, Council meetings.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Gray
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That City Council approve the 2022 Capital Budget, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Hurst, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
140-2021 A by-law to confirm the City Council meeting of November 22, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried

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