Community Safety Security and Well-Being
The Mayor’s Task Force on Community Safety, Security & Well-Being is comprised of community stakeholders to identify and propose opportunities to address community safety, security and well-being issues facing the city.
Due to the complexities of these issues, the task force is addressing priorities in multiple phases. Phase 1 is focusing on downtown Oshawa and the surrounding area.
Public safety and security are everyone's responsibility. If you see something that does not seem quite right, report it.
Organization | Representative |
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Oshawa Mayor |
Dan Carter |
Task Force Chair |
Bob Chapman |
Durham Regional Police Services |
Inspector Dave Saliba |
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce |
Steve Conaby |
Lord Simcoe Place |
Cindy Malachowski |
Lovell Holdings Inc. |
Matt Bowles |
Mission United / Canadian Mental Health Association Durham |
Stephanie Skopyk |
Ontario Tech University |
Dr. Peter Stoett |
OSCC55+ Oshawa Senior Community Centres |
Sandra Black |
Oshawa Resident |
Fred Eismont |
Region of Durham |
Kiersten Allore-Engel |
Region of Durham - Primary Care Outreach Program |
Kelly Brown |
RE/MAX Jazz |
Noel Coppins |
Terms of reference |
MandateThe mandate of the Task Force is to bring together community stakeholders to identify and propose opportunities to address community safety, security and well-being issues facing our city. The Task Force will work collaboratively and provide suggestions to assist Oshawa City Council and staff in developing solutions. Since community safety, security and well-being is a large and complex issue that requires significant effort, the Task Force will address priorities in multiple phases. Phase 1 will focus on the downtown and surrounding area bounded by Ritson Road on the east, Park Road on the west, Olive Avenue/ Gibb Street on the south and Adelaide Avenue on the north. Additional phases will be identified as necessary and may focus on other areas of the city. ObjectivesThe objectives of the Task Force are to:
Composition and QualificationsThe Task Force is intended to be representative of the community partners, businesses and residents. Members are invited by the Mayor based on work experience, availability, demonstrated expertise, interest and participation in community safety, security and well-being matters. Chaired by Deputy Mayor Bob Chapman, the Task Force membership includes:
The Mayor may invite additional members as needed and may include additional participants on any working groups that may be established. Frequency of MeetingsThe Task Force will meet monthly. Working groups may meet more frequently as needed. The Chair may call additional meetings as required. During the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held online using meeting software (e.g. Webex, Microsoft Teams). Following the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held at City Hall and/or online. RemunerationNone. BudgetThe activities of the Task Force will be accommodated within the existing City Department budgets. Initiatives that require funding beyond the approved budget will be reported to Council for approval. Task Force SupportThe work of the Task Force will be supported by the Community Services, Corporate Services and Development Services Departments through the Chief Administrative Officer. Note: The terms of reference for the Mayor's Task Force on Community Safety, Security and Well-Being may be subject to change. |
Task Force meetings
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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September 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 22, 2022 |
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March 25, 2022 |
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February 25, 2022 |
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January 28, 2022 |
2021 minutes and agendas |
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Downtown Area Action Plan
The Community Safety, Security and Well-Being in Oshawa’s Downtown Area Action Plan recommends 37 action items. Each action item has an estimated timeframe, is sorted into five categories, and identifies the project lead and supporting organization. The Action Plan is not static and will be available in the future.