The Oshawa Record

City Council Meeting

January 30, 2023

Who was there

Present (11): Dan Carter, Bob Chapman, Derek Giberson, John Gray, Rick Kerr, Jim Lee, 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 Chapmanon this item
Councillor McConkeyon this item
Councillor Nealon this item

What was decided (26 motions)

18 carried, 8 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the meeting recess. The meeting recessed at 10:51 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. with all members of Council present except Councillor McConkey.
Moved by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
That based on Correspondence CNCL-23-12 from the Region of Durham requesting nominations for the Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee, Dimitri Stathopoulos be nominated for appointment.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Carried
That, pursuant to Report CNCL-23-19 dated January 25, 2023, Item 8 of Report DS-19-213 regarding an investigation into the relocation of the Camp X Building to the South Field at the Oshawa Executive Airport be removed from the Outstanding Items List of the Economic and Development Services Department.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated January 30, 2023 be adopted as recommended, except the following: Correspondence CNCL-23-27 and CNCL-23-13; and, Item CO-23-05 and By-law 10-2023 of the Second Report of the Community and Operations Services Committee; and, Items CF-23-03 and CF-23-04 of the Second Report of the Corporate and Finance Services Committee; and, Items ED-23-04 and ED-23-09 of the Third Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee; and, Report CNCL-23-25.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Carried
That Correspondence CNCL-23-13 from Jeff Davis requesting a robust review policy for City By-laws, processes and policies be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
In favour (4): Councillor Gray, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Lee · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson
That the recommendation contained in Item CO-23-05 be amended to add Part 7 and 8 as follows: 'That non-designated hills be signed “Unsanctioned Hill. This hill is not inspected or maintained for tobogganing or sledding.”; and, That staff continue to review additional parks where tobogganing and sledding can be safely accommodated and sanctioned for this activity in the future where feasible.'
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Lee
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Lee · Opposed (4): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the recommendation contained in Item CO-23-05 be further amended to add the following as a new Part 8 and the remainder be renumbered accordingly: 'That staff bring the hills listed below on line as designated for tobogganing next winter season as the City now has an additional Parks Patrol person to assist with this process and inspections: Woodview Park (Ward 4) Hyde Park (Ward 3) Coldstream Park (Ward 1) Somerset Park (Ward 2) Mount Joy Part (Ward 1) McLaughlin Park (Ward 4) Eastbourne Park (Ward 3)'
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Lee · Opposed (4): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the recommendation contained in Item CO-23-05 be further amended to add the following as Part 10: 'That the DMIP audit report and Oshawa survey be published on the City's website.' Ruled out of order by the Chair. Councillor McConkey challenged the ruling of the Chair. The vote to uphold the Chair's ruling.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Marks
Lost
In favour (5): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Lee · Opposed (6): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That Item CO-23-05, including the amendments, concerning tobogganing on City owned lands be
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
In favour (6): Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Lee · Opposed (4): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the meeting recess. The meeting recessed at 12:45 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all members of Council present except Councillors Chapman, Giberson and McConkey.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That Council reconsider its previous decision to refer Item CO-23-05 concerning tobogganing on City owned lands back to the Community and Operations Services Committee. (Requires 2/3 vote of members present.)
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Nicholson
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the motion be put to a Vote. (Requires 2/3 vote of members present.)
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Carter, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That Items CF-23-03, CF-23-04 and Report CNCL-23-25 be
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marks
Deferred
That the motion be put to a Vote on the following Items CF-23-03, CF-23-04 and Report CNCL-23-25. (Requires 2/3 vote of members present.)
Moved by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Closed Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated January 30, 2023 be adopted as recommended, except the following: Item ED-23-02 of the Fourth Report of the Economic and Development Services Committee; and, Report CNCL-23-23.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
That the meeting recess and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to 239 (2) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act in order to consider Report CNCL-23-23 which is concerning proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; and Report CNCL-23-24 which is concerning labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
That Council rise from closed session at 2:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
That the meeting recess and reconvene in a session closed to the public pursuant to 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act in order to consider Report CNCL-23-22 which is concerning proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Gray
Carried
That Council rise from closed session at 2:51 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson · Opposed (4): Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Lee
the City of Oshawa is committed to a barrier free built environment; and, Whereas other municipalities have a program for proposed accessible ramps which would encroach on existing sidewalks or public right-of-ways; Now therefore staff investigate implementing encroachment agreements that could improve the accessibility across the City.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal Whereas
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the motion concerning 40km/h signage between Coldstream and Parkwood Meadow Park be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That the motion concerning formulating terms of reference criteria and plans for an effective stormwater management plan and design guidelines be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
In favour (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the motion be amended to replace the words 'the default' with the words 'an alternative'
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor McConkey
Carried
That the motion concerning the development of a policy for roundabouts to become an alternative choice for traditional intersection design when new City roads are constructed be
Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Giberson
Referred
That the Confirming By-law be passed.
Moved by Councillor Marimpietri, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried

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