The Oshawa Record

City Council Special Meeting

June 29, 2026

Who was there

Present (10): Dan Carter, Bob Chapman, Derek Giberson, John Gray, Rick Kerr, Jim Lee, Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Bradley Marks, Rosemary McConkey, Brian Nicholson

Absent (1): John Neal

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 (7 motions)

6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That based on Report CNCL-26-46 dated June 24, 2026 concerning a Downtown Property Acquisition for a Health Sciences Building: That Council reconsider Part 3 of its decision of March 7, 2025 related to Confidential Report CNCL-25-12, specifically concerning the use, source and phasing of the City's approved funding as described in Section 5.0 Financial Implications of said Report; and, That the previously approved financial commitment be amended to purchase a portion of the identified property as specified in accordance with Sections 4.5 and 5.3 of Report CNCL-26-46, subject to the necessary approvals; and, That staff be authorized to finalize any and all relevant agreements as required and to proceed as directed in accordance Section 2.0 of Report CNCL-26-46.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Marks
That the question be put concerning Report CNCL-26-46 to end debate. (Requires 2/3)
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Lost
In favour (3): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (7): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Lee
That the meeting recess for five minutes and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), (i) and (k) of the Municipal Act to consider Report CNCL-26-46 which concerns a Downtown Property Acquisition for a Health Sciences Building; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board; and, a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (1): Councillor McConkey
That Council rise from close session and report.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Gray
Carried
That the motion concerning Report CNCL-26-46 be amended to add a Confidential Part 4. The Chair ruled the amendment out of order. Councillor Giberson challenged the Chair's ruling. The vote to uphold the Chair's ruling.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor McConkey
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Marks
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 McConkey, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the meeting adjourn at 10:54 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried

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