Community Services Committee Meeting September 14, 2017

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1 Community Services Committee Meeting September 14, 2017 Minutes of the ninth meeting of the Community Services Committee for 2017, held in the Committee Meeting Room, Council Building, Oshawa Civic Administration Complex, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. 600 Present: Also Present: Councillor Chapman, Chair Councillor Neal, Vice-Chair Councillor Kerr, Member Councillor Pidwerbecki, Member (left at 10:53 a.m.) Councillor Shields, Member Mayor Henry, Ex Officio ( left at 10:41 a.m.) Councillor Aker Councillor Bates (left at 10:41 a.m.) Councillor Carter Councillor McQuaid-England (left at 11:04 a.m.) L. Davis, Council-Committee Coordinator D. James, Council-Committee Coordinator J. Sharma, City Manager R. Diskey, Commissioner, Community Services Department T. Adams, Director, Corporate Communications D. Chillingworth, Manager, Parks Maintenance Services P. Lyon, Manager, Road Operations J. MacIsaac, Director, Recreation and Culture Services D. Potts, City Solicitor C. Richards, Manager, Culture and Recreational Services M. Robinson, Director, Facilities Management Services M. Saulnier, Manager, Operations Waste Management G. Simmonds, Director, Operations M. Sluggett, Manager, Traffic, Street-lighting and Parking R. Thwaites, Captain 2-A Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Delegations Public Agenda That the delegations of Joel Usher and Patricia Garland be heard. Carried Joel Usher was not in attendance to address the Community Services Committee. Patricia Garland addressed the Community Services Committee with respect to Report CS regarding the removal of the traffic calming islands on Somerville Street

2 601 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, 2017 stating that she has many concerns regarding how the survey questions were phrased; and the method of distribution. Patricia Garland stated that the conclusions drawn from the completed surveys are inaccurate and requested a second survey be undertaken; and, she further requested that a four way stop be installed on Somerville Street between Rossland Road and Taunton Road. The Committee questioned Patricia Garland. Delegation Requests That the delegation of Mary Tobin be heard. Carried on a 2/3 vote of members present Mary Tobin addressed the Community Services Committee in opposition to the recommendation contained in Report CS stating that traffic calming islands are not the standard protocol in Ontario and advised of the negative consequences and impact to those living near traffic calming islands. Mary Tobin stated that the installation of traffic calming islands on Somerville Street is contrary to Oshawa s Strategic Plan and requested the islands be removed and that an extension be granted to allow citizens additional time to complete the survey. Moved by Mayor Henry, That the order of the agenda be altered to consider Report CS at this time. Carried on a 2/3 vote of members present Moved by Mayor Henry. Report CS concerning Somerville Street traffic calming islands. Referred by the following: Moved by Mayor Henry, That Report CS be referred back to staff to consider what traffic calming measures can be used if the islands are removed and report back to Committee prior to sending out the next survey. Carried Correspondence Requests CS Normand Legault requesting the Installation of No Parking Signs on Dorchester Drive That Correspondence CS from Normand Legault requesting the installation of No Parking signs on Dorchester Drive be referred to staff for a report. Carried Referrals From City Council

3 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, 2017 Advisory Committee Reports Additional Agenda-Related Items That the rules of procedure be waived in order to add Report CS concerning a Donation of Canada 150 Commemorative Artwork as a non-agenda related, time sensitive item to the Community Services Committee Meeting agenda for September 14, Carried on a 2/3 vote of members present 602 CS Donation of Canada 150 Commemorative Artwork Whereas the City of Oshawa has a cultural plan, Culture Counts: Oshawa s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan, that identifies the strategic direction to Create Vibrant Places and Spaces ; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa approved its Public Art Policy in February 2015 which outlines the acquisition, collections management, and conservation framework for the City to implement public art initiatives; and, Whereas the Public Art Policy calls for a Public Art Committee (Public Art Task Force) to assist with decision making on accepting and deaccessioning public artworks; and, Whereas the City of Oshawa has recruited for a Public Art Task Force and it will not convene its first meeting until October 2017; and, Whereas Dennis O Connell, a local business owner, has commissioned an artwork by Rick Ward, a local artist, commemorating Canada s 150 anniversary and the history of Oshawa and has identified his intention to donate the artwork to the City of Oshawa, and, Whereas the timeline to acquire the artwork does not allow for the artwork to be considered through the Public Art Task Force; Therefore be it resolved that the donation of the commemorative artwork be added to the City s Public Art Inventory and that the Public Art Task Force be engaged to recommend a future location for installation, as outlined in the Public Art Policy. Carried

4 603 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, 2017 Public Consent Agenda Correspondence Reports Animal Services Fire Services Operations Services CS Electric Vehicle Purchase Recommendation (Carried See Page 6) 1. That Report CS dated September 8, 2017 regarding Electric Vehicle Purchase be received for information; and, 2. That staff continue to monitor the market and suitability of electric vehicles as part of the existing Asset Management Program. CS Greenhouse Boiler Replacement Recommendation (Carried See Page 6) That based on Report CS dated September 8, 2017 two boilers for the Parks Services greenhouse be considered for the Time Sensitive 2018 Capital Submission at an estimated cost of $220,000.

5 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, CS Forestry Asset Management and Emerald Ash Borer Management Recommendation (Carried See Page 6) That based on Report CS dated September 8, 2017, regarding Forestry Asset Management funding of $200,000 be considered in the 2018 Capital Budget to undertake aerial imagery for an urban tree canopy inventory. CS Removal of the Traffic Calming Islands on Somerville Street Recommendation (Referred See Page 2) That based on Report CS-17-71, dated September 8, 2017, concerning the request to remove the traffic calming islands on Somerville Street: 1. That the removal of the traffic calming islands on Somerville Street between Taunton Road and Rossland Road not be implemented due to insufficient community support; and, 2. That a copy of Report CS be forwarded to the residents who submitted correspondence regarding this topic at the Community Services Committee meeting on June 1, Recreation and Culture Services CS Rotary Pool Feasibility Study Recommendation (Lost See Page 6) That the Community Services Committee recommends to City Council: That based on Report CS dated September 8, 2017, the consultation for the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study commence during the fall of 2017 and be expanded to explore all future options for the facility use. Strategic Business Services None Matters Excluded From Consent Agenda Discussion Agenda

6 605 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, 2017 Moved by Mayor Henry, Report CS concerning an electric vehicle purchase. Carried Moved by Councillor Shields, Report CS concerning greenhouse boiler replacement. Carried Moved by Councillor Shields, Report CS concerning forestry asset management and Emerald Ash Borer management. Carried Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, Report CS concerning the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study. Lost by later vote Mayor Henry and Councillor Bates left the meeting. Councillor Pidwerbecki left the meeting. Moved by Councillor Kerr, That the motion be amended to add: Part 2 That staff bring the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study survey questions to the Committee for approval, before circulation to the public. Carried The vote on the main motion as amended Lost on the following Affirmative- Councillors Chapman and Kerr Negative- Councillors Neal and Shields Absent- Councillors Pidwerbecki and Mayor Henry Moved by Councillor Shields, That based on Report CS dated September 8, 2017, the consultation for the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study commence during the fall of Lost on the following vote Affirmative- Councillors Neal and Shields Negative- Councillors Chapman and Kerr Absent- Councillors Pidwerbecki and Mayor Henry

7 Community Services Committee Minutes September 14, 2017 That the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study be referred to the 2018 Capital Budget. Lost on the following vote: Affirmative- Councillor Neal Negative- Councillors Chapman, Kerr and Shields Absent- Councillors Pidwerbecki and Mayor Henry Moved by Councillor Kerr, That Report CS concerning the Rotary Pool Feasibility Study be referred to Council without recommendation. Carried Adjournment Moved by Councillor Kerr, That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m. 606