Community Services Committee Meeting September 16, 2019

Minutes of the Community Services Committee held in the Committee Meeting Room, Council Building on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

Present: Councillor Kerr, Chair Councillor Giberson, Vice Chair Councillor Gray, Member Councillor Marks, Member Councillor Neal, Member Mayor Carter, Ex Officio

Also Present: Councillor McConkey Councillor Nicholson Councillor Hurst Councillor Marimpietri (entered the meeting at 10:31 a.m.) J. Lane, Interim Council-Committee Coordinator L. Davis, Council-Committee Coordinator R. Diskey, Commissioner, Community Services M. Medeiros, Interim City Clerk B. Mullen, Director, Strategic and Business Services M. Saulnier, Director, Operations K. Pittman-Feld, Supervisor, Animal Services M. Kendal, Diversity and Inclusion Officer J. MacIsaac, Director, Innovation and Transformation C. Richards, Manager, Culture and Central Recreation M. Sluggett, Manager Traffic, Streetlighting and Parking

Absent: None

Additional Agenda Items

Moved by Councillor Councillor Giberson “That correspondence CS-19-100 from the Downtown Business Improvement Area concerning the relocation of Canada Day celebrations from Lakeview Park to downtown Oshawa be added to the agenda for the Community Services Committee meeting of September 16, 2019.” Carried

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

(See Page 2)

Presentations

None. Community Services Committee Minutes - 2 - September 16, 2019

Delegations

Moved by Councillor Giberson, ““That the delegations of Tony Soares and Amanda Rylott and Ivano Labricciosa on behalf of the Oshawa Downtown B.I.A. be heard.” Carried

Tony Soares addressed the Community Services Committee concerning the differing age requirements to qualify for reduced rates for the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres and the City’s fitness facilities.

The Committee questioned Tony Soares.

CS-19-95 Eligibility Requirements for Reduced Membership Rates at City Recreational Facilities

Moved by Councillor Neal, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That staff review the membership rates at all City Community Centres, specifically the 17 – 64 years of age category that is presently applied.” Carried

Amanda Rylott, Amanda MacDonald and Ivano Labricciosa, Oshawa Downtown B.I.A. presented the potential benefits of moving Canada Day celebrations from Lakeview Park to the downtown.

The Committee questioned Amanda Rylott, Ivano Labricciosa and Amanda MacDonald.

The Committee questioned the Interim City Clerk.

Correspondence Requiring Action

Councillor Carter made a declaration of interest concerning CS-19-100 concerning the request to move the 2020 Canada Day celebrations downtown as he is a member and property owner in the Business Improvement Area and did not take part in discussion or voting on this item.

CS-19-100 Correspondence from Oshawa Downtown B.I.A. regarding moving 2020 Canada Day celebrations to the Downtown

Moved by Councillor Marks, “That Correspondence CS-19-100 be referred to staff to investigate, in consultation with the Oshawa Downtown B.I.A. and other stakeholders, the request by the B.I.A. to relocate the 2020 Canada Day celebrations to the downtown and report back to the Community Services Committee.” Carried on the following vote

Affirmative - Councillors Giberson, Marks and Kerr

Negative - Councillors Gray and Neal

Conflict of Interest - Mayor Carter Community Services Committee Minutes - 3 - September 16, 2019

Absent - None

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the order of the agenda be altered to bring forward Report CS-19-99 concerning Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.” Carried

CS-19-99 Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee – Draft Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That based on Report CS-19-99 dated September 9, 2019 concerning the Terms of Reference for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee:

1. That the establishment of the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee be approved; and,

2. That the Terms of Reference for the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee as set out in Attachment 1 to Report CS-19-99 be approved; and,

3. That staff be directed to commence the recruitment of members to be appointed by Council.” Carried by later vote

The Committee questioned the Interim City Clerk.

Moved by Councillor Neal, “That the motion be amended to add: ‘as a pilot to be reviewed after one year.’ after the word ‘approved’ in Part 1.” Withdrawn by the following motion

Moved by Councillor Neal, “That the amendment to the motion be withdrawn.” Carried

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Report CS-19-99 Carried on the following vote

Affirmative: Councillors Giberson, Marks, Neal, Kerr and Mayor Carter

Negative: Councillor Gray

Absent: None

Referrals from Council and Standing Committees

CS-19-102 Rainbow Crosswalk Consultations

“That based on Report CS-19-87 dated June 13, 2019 the rainbow crosswalk be painted at the pedestrian crosswalk that is adjacent to the main entrance to City Hall and the Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery; and with the approval of Council in the future, at the pedestrian crosswalk between the McLaughlin Library and to the north side of Bagot Street in front of the McLaughlin Library; and, Community Services Committee Minutes - 4 - September 16, 2019

That the rainbow crosswalk be a multi-coloured ‘longitudinal’ pattern design; and,

That Reverend Jeff Doucette, Enniskillen and Tyrone United Church, Gail Brimbecon, P.F.L.A.G. Canada, Durham Region and the Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.) be sent copies of Report CS-19-87 and the related Council resolution; and,

That staff contact all interested parties to help set a date to formally unveil the rainbow crosswalk.”

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the City of Oshawa Rainbow Crosswalk consultations be deferred until after the Region of Durham Council meeting of September 25, 2019.” Carried

CS-19-97 Implementation of Reduced Speed Limits

“That staff be directed to investigate the implementation of reduced speed limits to 40 kilometers per hour on all residential streets within the City of Oshawa.”

Moved by Councillor Neal, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council Referral CS-19-97 concerning reducing speed limits to 40 kilometers per hour on all residential streets within the City of Oshawa be referred to staff.” Carried

CS-19-98 Installation of a Crossing Guard

“That staff be directed to install a crossing guard at the intersection of Mary Street and Rossland Road for the safety and well being of local residents, school children and pedestrians of all ages alike.”

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That City Council Referral CS-19-98 concerning the installation of a Crossing Guard at the intersection of Mary Street and Rossland Road be referred to staff.” Carried

Reports from Advisory Committees

Fourth Report of the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (CS-19-94)

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee respectfully reports and recommends to the Community Services Committee its Fourth Report.

1. Paved Asphalt Path from Temporary Bus Stop on Valley Drive (west of Simcoe Street South) (OAAC-19-31)

Recommendation Community Services Committee Minutes - 5 - September 16, 2019

That before the end of the season, a paved asphalt path, not less than 1800 mm wide, as per the Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards, be installed from the temporary bus stop located on Valley Drive (west of Simcoe Street South) to meet the existing Simcoe Street South sidewalk so that people using wheelchairs, walkers and strollers and all others can have a firm smooth path to Simcoe Street South.

Moved by Councillor Marks, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That Item 1 of CS-19-94 concerning the request for a paved asphalt path from the temporary bus stop on Valley Drive (west of Simcoe Street South) to meet the existing Simcoe Street South sidewalk so that people using wheelchairs, walkers and strollers and all others can have firm smooth path to Simcoe Street be referred to Durham Region Transit for their input.” Carried

2. Asphalt Paved Path from South Parking Lot from Bus Shelter’s Concrete Pad (OAAC-19-32)

Recommendation

That before winter, a 1800 mm wide asphalt paved path (approximately 10 feet long) be installed from the north side of the bus shelter’s concrete pad on Centre Street South, located just south of the Oshawa Public Library (Bagot Street), to provide a clear firm walkway to the south parking lot.

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That Item 2 of CS-19-94 concerning an asphalt paved path from the south parking lot from the bus shelter’s concrete pad be endorsed.” Carried

Reports/Motions Requiring Action

CS-19-101 Request - Parking Licence Agreement at Mary Street Parking Garage: Summers & Co. Developments Inc. (Formerly Genosha Hotel Site, 70 King Street East)

Recommendation

That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Whereas, Summers & Co. Developments Inc., 70 King Street East is redeveloping the former Genosha Hotel with 86 apartments and ground floor commercial space and has requested the first right of use of 35 parking spaces in the Mary Street Parking Garage; and,

Whereas Summers & Co. Developments Inc. advises that the parking spaces will be required for residential tenants of their units; and, Community Services Committee Minutes - 6 - September 16, 2019

Whereas staff, in consultation with Summers & Co. Developments Inc. propose that the City enter into an agreement in relation to parking at the Mary Street Parking Garage with Summers & Co. Developments Inc., subject to certain terms and conditions, including:

1. A term of 25 years commencing October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2044; and,

2. During the first 5 years of the term, Summers & Co. Developments Inc.:

a) may licence up to 35 parking spaces on an annual basis; and,

b) shall notify the City in writing of the number of spaces that it elects to licence during each year of such 5 year period by no later than October 1st of such year, commencing October 1st, 2019; and,

c) after giving such notice, Summers & Co. Developments Inc. shall have no right to increase or decrease the number of spaces licenced to it for such year of the term; and,

3. For the remaining 20 years of the term, Summers & Co. Developments Inc.:

a) shall, on or before October 1st, 2024, notify the City in writing of the number of spaces (up to but not exceeding (35) that it elects to licence from the City for the remaining twenty (20) years of the term; and,

b) shall have no right to increase or decrease the number of spaces licenced to it for the remainder of the term; and,

4. Summers & Co. Developments Inc. shall pay the City current market rate each year for each parking space;

5. The City shall be entitled to relocate all or some of the parking spaces being licenced to Summers & Co. Developments Inc. to other controlled access parking facilities owned or operated by the City. These spaces shall be located as close as possible to the Mary Street Parking Garage and in no event be located further than 1 km from the Mary Street Parking Garage; and,

6. The City does not guarantee the availability of any parking space on a day to day basis; Community Services Committee Minutes - 7 - September 16, 2019

Therefore be it resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Summers & Co. Developments Inc. on the basis of the foregoing and in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner, Community Services.

Moved by Mayor Carter, That the recommendation contained in CS-19-101 concerning a Parking Licence Agreement at Mary Street Parking Garage: Summers & Co. Developments Inc. (Formerly Genosha Hotel Site, 70 King Street East) be approved.” Carried.

Public Consent Agenda

Correspondence None. Reports

None.

Matters Excluded From Consent Agenda

None.

Items Introduced by Councillors

CS-19-105 Naming of City Park located at the Southeast corner of Harbour Road and Simcoe Street South and along the City’s Waterfront

Moved by Mayor Carter, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Whereas John Edward “Ed” Broadbent was born in Oshawa on March 21, 1936; and

Whereas Mr. Broadbent’s political career in Oshawa spanned four decades representing the Oshawa-Whitby Federal riding from June of 1968 to February of 1990; and,

Whereas Mr. Broadbent was the leader of the Federal New Democratic Party from July of 1975 to December of 1989; and,

Whereas Mr. Broadbent was Director of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development from 1990 to 1996; and,

Whereas in 1993, Mr. Broadbent was made an Officer of the Order of Canada; and,

Whereas in 2001, Mr. Broadbent was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada; and, Community Services Committee Minutes - 8 - September 16, 2019

Whereas, Mr. Broadbent’s commitment to public service and the residents, workers and businesses of Oshawa needs to be recognized and honoured by the City of Oshawa; and,

Whereas Mr. Broadbent has been consulted and has advised Mayor Carter that he supports the proposal to name the park along the waterfront at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in his honour;

Therefore be it resolved that the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council that the park located at the southeast corner of Harbour Road and Simcoe Street South and along the City’s waterfront as shown in Attachment 1 be named Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park and that a plaque also be installed to recognize Mr. Broadbent’s commitment to this city and public services.” Carried

CS-19-106 Potential renaming of Athol Street between Centre Street South and Ritson Road South

Moved by Mayor Carter, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Whereas the sport of hockey is an important part of the Canadian Culture; and,

Whereas the hockey club (Generals) has been a significant part of our community since 1937 and have produced memorable NHL stars such as Bobby Orr, Marc Savard, Eric Lindros and John Tavares; and,

Whereas the Generals have won the Memorial Cup as Canadian major junior hockey champions 5 times and the Hockey League Championship 13 times; and,

Whereas the proud downtown home of the Generals is the Tribute Communities Centre which is located at the southwest corner of Athol Street East and Charles Street; and,

Where the City understands the importance of recognizing the war dead and war veterans and Oshawa is the only community on the Highway of Heroes; and

Whereas it is appropriate to investigate renaming Athol Street between Centre Street South and Ritson Road South to Memorial Cup Drive to recognize the successful Memorial Cup history of the Generals and to continue to advance the City’s commitment to recognize those war dead and veterans that served our Country and Community; and,

Whereas renaming the street is supported by both the Canadian Hockey League and the Oshawa Generals; and,

Where Memorial Cup Drive is an acceptable name to emergency services (Fire, Police) and the Region of Durham;

Therefore be it resolved: Community Services Committee Minutes - 9 - September 16, 2019

That City Council support in principle renaming Athol Street between Centre Street South and Ritson Road South to Memorial Cup Drive; and,

That the Development Services Department initiate a public consultation process to obtain public input including, amongst others, input from the property owners along the subject portion of Athol Street regarding the potential street name change of Athol Street between Centre Street South and Ritson Road South to Memorial Cup Drive and report back to the Development Services Committee with results of the consultation.” Carried

CS-19-107 Implementation of a Four-Way Stop

Moved by Councillor Marks, “That the Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That staff report on the implementation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Beatrice Street East and Elderberry Drive at the next Community Services Committee meeting.” Carried Closed Consent Agenda Closed Correspondence

None.

Closed Reports

None. Closed Discussion Agenda Matters Excluded from Closed Consent Agenda

None.

Closed Meeting Report

None.

Closed Items Requiring Action

None.

Adjournment

Moved by Councillor Giberson, “That the meeting adjourn.” Carried

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.