Hamilton public meetings in 2021

LGBTQ Advisory Committee

The LGBTQ Advisory Committee is reviewing several motions regarding the integration of advisory committees into staff workplans. The meeting also includes discussions on committee finances, a potential name change for the committee, and updates on the committee's code of conduct.

• Motion to recommend integrating advisory committees into staff workplans
• Motion to recommend monthly finance updates from City staff
• Motion regarding organizing all Advisory Committee events for 2022
• Discussion on changing the name of the committee
• Review of changes to the draft Code of Conduct for Advisory Committees

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Waste-Free Ontario Act and the status of 2020 SWMMP action items. Staff presentations will also cover waste collection, processing, disposal, and promotion services.

• Waste-Free Ontario Act updates
• Status of 2020 SWMMP Action Items
• Waste Collection Service Operations update
• Waste Processing and Disposal Service Operations update
• Solid Waste Collection Design Requirements discussion

Council

City Council is scheduled to vote on the 2022 interim tax levy and water/wastewater fees, which directly affect resident costs. The meeting includes decisions on several zoning by-laws and official plan amendments, including developments in Stoney Creek and the former Town of Dundas. Council will also review committee reports on the capital budget and public works, and consider motions regarding automated speed enforcement and affordable housing funding.

• Bill 236: Authorization of an Interim Tax Levy for 2022 (City Wide)
• Bill 234: Establishment of 2022 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges (City Wide)
• Bill 230 & 231: Official Plan Amendment No. 31 and Zoning for The Pleasantview Lands in former Dundas
• Bill 237 & 238: Official Plan Amendment No. 157 and Zoning for 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East
• Motion 6.3: CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream Funding

Council approved a major residential development at 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East, including official plan and zoning amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for up to 221 dwelling units. The vote was 13-1, with Councillor Pauls opposed and Councillor Clark declaring a conflict. Council also approved several other items, including the 2022 tax-supported capital budget, a $10.3M affordable housing funding allocation, and a $20M budget for the Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments and draft plan of subdivision for 221 units at 311/313 Stone Church Rd E (13-1)
• Approved Hamilton Police Services Board 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (14-0)
• Approved up to $10,305,844 in Rapid Housing Initiative funding for 36 affordable housing units (14-0)
• Approved revised Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry budget of up to $20,000,000 (13-1)
• Approved 2022 Tax Supported User Fees (11-3)
• Approved temporary shelter expansion and homelessness supports, including 378 Main St E women's shelter (10-0)
• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater/Storm Fees and Charges by-law (10-0)
• Approved interim tax levy for 2022 (10-0)

Mundialization Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. There are no topics, motions, or reports recorded in this version of the agenda.

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting to discuss accessibility issues, including a communication from the AODA Alliance about the city's e-scooter pilot project. The agenda includes updates from working groups, a staff presentation on accessible transportation, and a research proposal with CityLAB and McMaster. Most items are updates or discussions; no final decisions are listed.

• Communication from David Lepofsky, AODA Alliance, on e-scooter pilot project
• Accessible Transportation Services Update (staff presentation)
• Research proposal with CityLAB and McMaster affiliates
• Working group updates: Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Transportation, Strategic Planning
• Accessibility complaints and AODA update (general information)

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities reconsidered its previous recommendation on electric scooters and voted to amend it to call for a ban on all e-scooters, private or rental, anywhere in Hamilton. The amended motion was carried, with two members opposed. The committee also appointed its 2022 chair and vice-chair and received updates from working groups.

• Reconsidered and amended e-scooter ban recommendation to cover all e-scooters city-wide (carried)
• Appointed Aznive Mallett as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed James Kemp as Vice-Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 (carried)
• Received communication from David Lepofsky on e-scooter pilot (carried)
• Received updates from Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, and Transportation working groups (carried)
• Deferred several items to January 11, 2022 meeting (carried)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee meeting on December 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Food Advisory Committee

The City of Hamilton's Food Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items and discuss a proposal from the Social Planning and Research Council (SPRC) for a food strategy review. The agenda includes land acknowledgement, roll call, approval of minutes, and other standard items, with the main substantive discussion being the SPRC proposal and member updates.

• SPRC proposal for food strategy review (discussion item 10.1)
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
• Member updates (discussion item 10.2)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss five heritage permit applications for properties in Hamilton. The agenda includes standard procedural items and five discussion items covering repairs, cladding, and structural work on heritage buildings.

• HP2021-059: 15 Inglewood Drive — solarium repair (windows, masonry, eavestrough)
• HP2021-055: 124 St. Clair Avenue — new limestone cladding on garage front
• HP2021-056: 118 St. Clair Avenue — rebuild second-level porch with columns and PVC shakes
• HP2021-057: 114-116 MacNab Street — repoint Johnston Hall north wall, add steel anchors
• HP2021-058: 121 St. Clair Avenue — replace wood shake siding with vinyl board and batten

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee is reviewing heritage permit applications for security upgrades at City Hall and the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Members will also discuss 2021 heritage nominations, research group notes, and a year-in-review report.

• Heritage Permit HP2021-051: Proposed vehicle mitigation barriers at 71 Main Street West
• Heritage Permit HP2021-053: Proposed heat pump and wiring at 15 Inglewood Drive
• Heritage Permit HP2021-054: Proposed exterior lighting and security camera at 51 Stuart Street
• Review of 2021 Heritage Nominations
• Update on Endangered Buildings and Landscapes list

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee voted to add the Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association (HAAA) Grounds at 250 Charlton Avenue West to the Municipal Heritage Register. The committee also approved a slate of Heritage Recognition Awards for 2021, including new categories for Art of Heritage and Heritage Streetscape Revitalization. Several properties were added to or removed from the committee's Buildings and Landscapes lists, and a response regarding St. Giles Church was deferred to January 2022.

• Added HAAA Grounds (250 Charlton Ave W) to Municipal Heritage Register (Carried)
• Approved 2021 Heritage Recognition Awards nominations (Carried)
• Received Year in Review 2021 report PED21179 (Carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved minutes of Oct 29, 2021 (Carried)
• Referred Dr. Sheehan's correspondence on Ward 3 heritage properties to Inventory & Research Working Group (Carried)
• Received three heritage permit applications (HP2021-051, HP2021-053, HP2021-054) (Carried)
• Deferred response to Rev. I. Sloan re: St. Giles Church to January 2022 (Carried)

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton West Harbour Development Sub-Committee meeting on December 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

General Issues Committee

This is a continuation of the December 8, 2021 General Issues Committee meeting. The public portion is largely procedural, with the substantive items scheduled for closed session, including ratification of a collective agreement with CUPE Local 5167, an investigation update, litigation updates, a land disposition strategy for Wentworth Lodge lands, and a Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry update.

• Closed session: CUPE Local 5167 (Macassa/Wentworth Lodges) collective agreement ratification (HUR21014)
• Closed session: Investigation update (AUD21012)
• Closed session: Litigation update – property damage claim (LS21028)
• Closed session: Disposition strategy for portion of Wentworth Lodge lands (PED19138), Ward 13
• Closed session: Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry update (LS19036(h))

The General Issues Committee voted to ratify a tentative collective agreement with CUPE Local 5167 for Macassa and Wentworth Lodges, covering about 725 employees for the term April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2023. The committee also received and kept confidential several reports, including an investigation update, a litigation update, and a disposition strategy for part of Wentworth Lodge lands. Additionally, it approved staff direction regarding the Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry update, with the report remaining confidential. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Ratified CUPE Local 5167 collective agreement for Macassa/Wentworth Lodges (10-0)
• Received confidential investigation update report AUD21012 (10-0)
• Received confidential litigation update report LS21028 (11-0)
• Received confidential disposition strategy for Wentworth Lodge lands (11-0)
• Approved staff direction on Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry update (8-3)
• Kept Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry report confidential (11-0)
• Approved closed session minutes from Nov 17 and 19, 2021 (12-0)
• Moved into closed session for items 14.3 to 14.7 (12-0)

Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation shareholder meeting will consider resolutions on the number of directors and the appointment of private directors. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and declarations of interest. This is a routine corporate governance meeting with no public policy decisions.

• Resolution on number of directors
• Resolution on appointment of private directors
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting

The shareholder meeting approved increasing the board of directors from six to seven members and appointed Elizabeth DiDonato as a director, effective immediately until June 30, 2023. Both motions carried unanimously. The meeting also approved the agenda and previous minutes, with no declarations of interest.

• Approved increasing board of directors from 6 to 7 (10-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth DiDonato as director until June 30, 2023 (11-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (10-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 meeting (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:55 p.m. (11-0)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including homelessness services, winter service planning, equipment standardization, and 2022 budget submissions from advisory committees. Several items were deferred from the November 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes communications, presentations, and discussion items, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Standardization of Stryker power load conveyance equipment (HSC21038)
• Standardization of ZOLL defibrillators for Fire and Paramedic Services (HSC21039)
• 2021/2022 Winter Service Planning (HSC21048)
• 2022 Budget submissions from Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee, LGBTQ Advisory Committee, and Veterans Committee
• Agreements with Community Housing Providers to use Access to Housing (HSC21041)

The committee approved a package of homelessness measures, including funding for temporary shelters, grants, and a consultant to study a renoviction by-law. It also approved standardization of paramedic equipment, a long-term care staffing increase, and several routine reports. All motions passed unanimously, with one conflict of interest noted.

• Approved $1M for temporary women's shelter at 378 Main St E (4-0)
• Approved $350K for 28 temporary men's overflow shelter beds (4-0)
• Approved $500K for community agencies winter support fund (4-0)
• Approved $500K Indigenous Emerging Needs Fund (4-0)
• Approved $500K grant to YWCA for Carol Anne's Place renovations (4-0)
• Approved $150K grant to Good Shepherd for Cathedral shelter renovations (4-0)
• Approved $100K consultant to study renoviction by-law (3-0, Merulla conflicted)
• Approved Stryker Power Load equipment standardization (4-0)

Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees

This is a routine meeting of Hamilton's Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a communication item, and discussion items such as an action plan and a committee member's leave of absence. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2021
• Review of All Advisory Committees Meeting minutes from September 27, 2021
• Discussion of action plan
• Discussion of committee member leave of absence (LOA)

Committee of Adjustment

The City of Hamilton's Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically on December 9, 2021, to hear a large agenda of minor variance and consent applications across the city, including rural, suburban, and urban wards. The committee will decide on each application, which involve requests for relief from zoning bylaws for properties such as 198 Victoria St. in Flamborough and 310 Frances Ave in Stoney Creek. One item, SC/A-21:358 at 57 Lincoln Rd., was previously tabled from the November 25 hearing and will be reconsidered.

• Previously tabled: SC/A-21:358, 57 Lincoln Rd., Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• Multiple applications for 198 Victoria St., Flamborough (Ward 15) by IBI Group for owner Jorasingh Purewal
• Amended application SC/A-21:346 for 310 Frances Ave, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• Application HM/A-21:269 (amended) for 55 Queenston Rd., Hamilton (Ward 4) by City Housing Hamilton
• Application HM/A-21:400 for 35 Arkledun Ave., Hamilton (Ward 2) by Good Shepherd Centre

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss financial and administrative matters, including a presentation on the Hamilton Future Fund audit, 2022 budget submissions from advisory committees, and proposed by-laws for temporary borrowing and interim taxes. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, consent items, and a motion to write off property tax penalties for a Waterdown youth centre.

• Hamilton Future Fund audit (AUD21013) presentation and report
• 2022 Temporary Borrowing and Interim Tax By-laws (FCS21112)
• Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community-Building Funds (PW21073)
• Motion to write off penalties, interest and fees for YFC/Youth Unlimited Waterdown, 273 Parkside Drive
• 2021 Third Quarter procurement reports (tenders, emergency, non-compliance)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved allocating $30 million from the Canada Community Building Fund to road and sidewalk projects, hiring three temporary full-time equivalents for up to 24 months at an estimated cost of $850,000, and waiving procurement policy requirements for direct award of roster assignments above $150,000. All items were carried unanimously (7-0) and referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved $30M Canada Community Building Fund allocation for roads/sidewalks (7-0)
• Approved hiring 3 temporary FTEs for up to 24 months at $850,000 (7-0)
• Waived Procurement Policy 4.9 for direct award of roster assignments above $150,000 (7-0)
• Approved Hamilton Future Fund audit management response (7-0)
• Approved 2022 temporary borrowing and interim tax by-laws (7-0)
• Approved charging Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd. $8,555.96 for fair wage audit (7-0)
• Approved 2022 budget submissions for advisory committees (7-0)
• Approved write-off of $7,148.48 in penalties and interest-free loan up to $58,467.12 for YFC/Youth Unlimited Waterdown (7-0)

Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force

The Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force is meeting to discuss several downtown issues, including cleanliness at Ferguson Station, an encampments update, a graffiti update, a police update, and specific problem areas at Barton Street East and James Street North, and near the community fridge on John Street North. The agenda is largely discussion items with no attached reports, and no decisions are listed.

• Discussion: Cleanliness and issues at Ferguson Station
• Discussion: Encampments update
• Discussion: Graffiti update
• Discussion: Police update
• Discussion: Issues at corners of Barton Street East and James Street North

The Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force met virtually and received updates from staff and police on downtown issues. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of discussion items and approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:53 a.m. (carried)

Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation Shareholder meeting will consider resolutions regarding the number of directors and the appointment of a private director. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 10, 2021, meeting.

• Resolution regarding the number of directors
• Resolution for the appointment of a private director
• Approval of June 10, 2021, meeting minutes

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee approved Hamilton's Corporate-Wide Climate Change Update 2021, including a new Climate Change Reserve Policy and a directive for annual staff report cards on climate abatement. It also approved 2022 operating budgets for several Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), renewed funding for Innovation Factory and Synapse Life Sciences Consortium, and directed staff to implement a Hate Prevention, Mitigation and Community Initiatives Action Plan. The committee also approved a revised $20 million budget for the Red Hill Valley Parkway Judicial Inquiry and 2022 tax-supported user fees, while defeating a motion to add a temporary communications officer for the inquiry.

• Approved Climate Change Reserve Policy and 2021 corporate climate update (15-0)
• Approved 2022 BIA budgets for Concession, Dundas, Ottawa, and International Village (15-0 each)
• Approved $50,000 renewal for Innovation Factory and $10,000 for Synapse Life Sciences Consortium (15-0)
• Directed staff to implement Hate Prevention, Mitigation and Community Initiatives Action Plan (15-0)
• Approved revised $20M Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry budget (11-3)
• Approved 2022 tax-supported user fees (10-4)
• Defeated motion for temporary RHVP Communications Officer (7-7)
• Approved $6,100 base budget for Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (15-0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including building permit fee increases, a community improvement plan amendment, and multiple zoning by-law amendments and subdivision applications. The agenda also includes Ontario Land Tribunal decisions and a closed session for litigation-related matters.

• Increase to Building Permit Fees (City Wide) (PED21222)
• Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Plan Amendment (PED21214/FCS21097)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at 20 Reid Avenue North, 11-17 Reid Avenue South, 22-116 Lang Street and 2-24 Hayes Avenue (PED21216)
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East (PED21221)
• Amendments for 1290 South Service Road and 5 and 23 Vince Mazza Way (PED21223)

The Planning Committee approved several major development applications, including a 221-unit residential subdivision at 311 and 313 Stone Church Road East, a 454-unit mixed-use development at 1290 South Service Road, and a zoning amendment for lands near Reid Avenue. The committee also approved an increase to building permit fees, an amendment to the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Support Community Improvement Plan, and a motion requesting the Province to rescind a Minister's Zoning Order for the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital lands. All decisions were referred to City Council for final consideration.

• Approved 221-unit residential subdivision at 311 & 313 Stone Church Rd E (7-0)
• Approved 454-unit mixed-use development at 1290 South Service Rd (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment with holding provision for Reid Ave/Lang St/Hayes Ave lands (7-0)
• Approved increase to building permit fees (6-0)
• Approved Water Leak Adjustment Program amendment to Community Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved motion requesting Province rescind MZO for former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital lands (7-0)
• Approved by-law to incorporate city lands into Clappison Avenue (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Off-Road Vehicles By-law to include 'Motorized Snow Vehicle' (7-0)

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting electronically to receive updates and correspondence, including a letter from the Minister of Health about new base funding for child and youth mental health waitlists. Staff will present an overview of COVID-19 activity in the city from March 2020 to the present. The board will also consider a report on public health inspections of Consumption and Treatment Services sites, and a delegation request on the opioid epidemic's impact during the pandemic.

• Correspondence from Minister of Health re new base funding for child/youth mental health waitlists
• Staff presentation: COVID-19 activity in Hamilton, 11 Mar 2020 to present
• Report BOH21013: Public Health Inspections of Consumption and Treatment Services Sites (City Wide)
• Delegation request from Kayla Hagerty on impact of COVID-19 on opioid epidemic
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting

The Board of Health received a report on public health inspections of Consumption and Treatment Services sites, carried by a vote of 15 to 0. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from November 15, 2021, and correspondence from the Minister of Health regarding new base funding for child and youth mental health services. A delegation request from Kayla Hagerty on the impact of COVID-19 on the opioid epidemic was approved for a future meeting. The board received a staff presentation on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton from March 11, 2020 to present.

• Received report BOH21013 on Public Health Inspections of Consumption and Treatment Services Sites (carried 15-0).
• Approved the December 6, 2021 agenda as presented (carried 14-0).
• Approved the minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting as presented (carried 14-0).
• Received correspondence from Minister of Health regarding new base funding for child and youth mental health services (carried 15-0).
• Approved delegation request from Kayla Hagerty on the impact of COVID-19 on the opioid epidemic for a future meeting (carried 15-0).
• Received staff presentation on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton from March 11, 2020 to present (carried 14-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m. (carried 14-0).

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and operational items, including the renewal of Enbridge Gas Inc.'s franchise agreement, a truck route sub-committee report, and various park investments. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and appointments.

• Renewal of Enbridge Gas Inc. franchise agreement with the City of Hamilton (PW21070)
• Truck Route Sub-Committee Report 21-001, including correspondence about Grays Road, Frances Avenue, Drakes Drive, and Hamilton General Hospital truck traffic
• Intersection Control List (PW21001(e)) (Ward 5)
• Stormwater Gap Evaluation (PW21074)
• Motions for playground addition at Armstrong Park (Ward 7), investment in Victoria Park Field House (Ward 1), and commemorative plaque/tree at Woodlands Park (Ward 3)

The Public Works Committee approved the appointment of Councillor Nann as Chair and Councillor Powers as Vice-Chair for 2022, both by unanimous votes. The committee also approved a new stop sign at Riverbank Court and Berkindale Drive, a stormwater funding review, a renewed Enbridge gas franchise agreement, an LDD moth aerial control program, and several park and cycling initiatives. All items were referred to City Council for final consideration.

• Appointed Councillor Nann as Chair for 2022 (10-0).
• Appointed Councillor Powers as Vice-Chair for 2022 (10-0).
• Received Trillium Open Space erosion protection update (10-0).
• Approved new stop control at Riverbank Court and Berkindale Drive (10-0).
• Approved stormwater funding review, with staff to report back (9-1).
• Approved renewal of Enbridge Gas franchise agreement (10-0).
• Approved LDD aerial control program with Btk application (10-0).
• Approved $10,000 base budget for Hamilton Cycling Committee plus $4,000 one-time (10-0).

Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

The Hamilton Licensing Tribunal is meeting to hear two appeals against refusals of taxicab driver licences, one for Jaspal Gill and one for Fadi El-Assaad. The agenda also includes routine items such as appointing a chair, approving minutes, and declaring conflicts of interest.

• Appeal hearing for notice of refusal (Oct 1, 2021) to Jaspal Gill, Taxicab Driver Licence No. 15 127511 2M
• Appeal hearing for notice of refusal (Sep 27, 2021) to Fadi El-Assaad, Taxi Cab Driver File No. 21 299590 000 00 2M
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2020 meeting

The Hamilton Licensing Tribunal approved a settlement allowing Jaspal Gill to reapply for a taxicab driver licence under conditions in the Minutes of Settlement. The Tribunal also adjourned indefinitely the appeal of Fadi El-Assaad's licence refusal, keeping the matter under its jurisdiction. Councillor B. Clark was appointed Chair and Councillor R. Powers Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term.

• Appointed Councillor B. Clark as Chair and Councillor R. Powers as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term.
• Approved the agenda as amended, switching hearing order to hear Fadi El-Assaad's appeal first.
• Approved the minutes of the February 28, 2020 meeting as presented.
• Approved the Minutes of Settlement allowing Jaspal Gill to reapply for a taxicab driver licence under set conditions.
• Approved adjournment sine die of Fadi El-Assaad's appeal, with the matter returnable upon request and remaining under Tribunal jurisdiction.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:13 a.m.

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes staff presentations from the Great Hamilton Health Network and the International Federation on Ageing, plus updates from working groups and committees. Most items are routine approvals and reports.

• Staff presentation by Megan Lynch, Great Hamilton Health Network
• Staff presentation by Jeanne Mayo and Sheryl Boblin, International Federation on Ageing
• Updates from working groups: Getting Around Hamilton, Elder Abuse, Housing, Communications
• Updates from committees: Age Friendly Plan Governance, Older Adult Network, International Day of Older Persons, McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, Ontario Health Coalition, Our Future Hamilton, Senior of the Year Award
• General information item on 211 Day

Non-Union Compensation Sub-Committee

This is the agenda for the City of Hamilton's Non-Union Compensation Sub-Committee meeting on December 3, 2021. The committee will consider routine items (approval of agenda, declarations of interest, approval of minutes) and then move into closed session to discuss a non-union benefit plan redesign (HUR21015) and closed session minutes from June 24, 2019. The public portion is largely procedural; the substantive items are confidential.

• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2019 meeting
• Closed session: Non-Union Benefit Plan Redesign (HUR21015) (City Wide)
• Closed session: Closed Session Minutes - June 24, 2019

The Non-Union Compensation Sub-Committee voted 2-0 to approve the proposed Non-Union Benefits and Compensation package (attached as Private & Confidential Appendix A to Report HUR21015) and to keep the report and appendix confidential until Council approval. The item was referred to the General Issues Committee for consideration. The sub-committee also approved its agenda, the minutes of the June 24, 2019 meeting, and the closed session minutes from that date, and moved into closed session to discuss the benefits redesign.

• Approved the proposed Non-Union Benefits and Compensation package (Appendix A to Report HUR21015) and referred it to the General Issues Committee.
• Approved keeping Report HUR21015 and its Appendix A confidential until Council approval.
• Approved the agenda for the December 3, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the June 24, 2019 meeting as presented.
• Approved the closed session minutes of June 24, 2019 and kept them confidential.
• Moved into closed session to discuss Item 7.2 (benefits redesign) under the City's Procedural By-law and the Ontario Municipal Act.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m.

Hamilton Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting, primarily covering routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and previous minutes. Discussion items include updates on tasks from the November 4 meeting, committee communications, website updates, meeting reports, recruitment clarification, visioning for the final year of term, the 2022 budget submission, access to approved minutes, and 2022 meeting dates. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 and City Hall closure.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget Submission
• Updates on tasks arising from November 4, 2021 meeting
• Committee Officers Listings on Advisory Committee Page
• Banner Collaboration (M. Wright/S. Hill)
• Update on Search for Indigenous Initiatives Project Manager

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee (Budget) is meeting to review the 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (FCS21096), a city-wide staff presentation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering approval of agenda, declarations of interest, minutes from November 26, 2021, communications, and consent items. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (FCS21096) (City Wide) with appendices A-G

The General Issues Committee approved the 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget of $280,083,810, including a $133,563,000 capital levy. The levy includes net increases for discretionary block-funded projects, transit infrastructure debt, and West Harbour Waterfront initiatives. The committee also approved a $970,000 internal loan for the Albion Falls project and authorized up to $67,697,000 in debenture financing. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget of $280,083,810 (14-0).
• Approved 2022 Tax Supported Capital Levy of $133,563,000 (14-0).
• Approved $970,000 internal loan for Albion Falls – Waterfalls Viewing project (14-0).
• Approved 2023-2031 capital funding forecast in principle (14-0).
• Authorized up to $67,697,000 in debenture financing (14-0).
• Approved Hamilton Police Services Board 2022 capital budget separately (13-0).
• Received 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget Update report (15-0).
• Approved minutes of November 26, 2021 meeting (14-0).

HMRF-HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee

The HMRF-HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee is meeting to review and discuss consent items including 2020 financial statements for the Hamilton-Wentworth and Hamilton Municipal Retirement Funds, Master Trust pension investment performance reports, and the 2021 Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• 2020 Hamilton-Wentworth Retirement Fund Financial Statements (FCS21098)
• 2020 Hamilton Municipal Retirement Fund Financial Statements (FCS21099)
• Master Trust Pension Investment Performance Report as at Dec 31, 2020 (FCS20075(a))
• Master Trust Pension Investment Performance Report as at June 30, 2021 (FCS21091)
• 2021 Master Trust Pension Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (FCS21095)

The HMRF/HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee approved the 2021 Master Trust Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, replacing the 2020 version, and forwarded it to the Hamilton Street Railway Pension Advisory Committee. It also authorized the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services to negotiate agreements to select and hire an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), with staff to report the successful hire later. The sub-committee received the 2020 financial statements and investment performance reports as consent items, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved the 2021 Master Trust Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, replacing the 2020 version.
• Forwarded the 2021 investment policies to the Hamilton Street Railway Pension Advisory Committee for information.
• Authorized the General Manager to negotiate agreements to develop a selection process for hiring an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
• Authorized the General Manager to negotiate agreements for selecting and hiring an OCIO.
• Authorized the General Manager to make changes to pension plan agreements, by-laws, and policies as needed for the OCIO.
• Received the 2020 financial statements for both the Hamilton-Wentworth and Hamilton Municipal Retirement Funds.
• Received the Master Trust Pension Investment Performance Reports as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
• Approved the minutes of the November 24, 2020 meeting.

Grants Sub-Committee

The Grants Sub-Committee is meeting to approve the agenda, declare interests, and approve minutes from June 8, 2021. The main discussion item is the 2022 City Enrichment Fund advance payments (GRA21004), city-wide. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of 2022 City Enrichment Fund advance payments (GRA21004), city-wide
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021

The Grants Sub-Committee voted 5-0 to refer a recommendation to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee that would authorize advance monthly payments to 2022 City Enrichment Fund applicants based on 2021 funding levels, before the 2022 budget is finalized. The motion also requires any outstanding arrears to the city be paid from the advance before organizations receive funds. The sub-committee also approved the agenda, the June 8, 2021 minutes, and adjourned at 9:33 a.m. No declarations of interest were made.

• Carried 5-0: Referred to Audit, Finance & Administration Committee a motion to authorize advance monthly payments to 2022 City Enrichment Fund applicants based on 2021 funding levels, prior to final budget approval.
• Carried 5-0: Included in the referral that any outstanding arrears to the City be paid from the advance before organizations receive payments.
• Carried 5-0: Approved the December 1, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Carried 5-0: Approved the June 8, 2021 minutes as presented.
• Carried 5-0: Adjourned at 9:33 a.m.

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The Hamilton Cycling Committee is meeting to review its terms of reference, discuss member attendance, and consider its 2021 budget. Members will also hear a presentation on gender in cycling research and receive updates on planning and projects, including the Barton and Fifty EA. Two motions are on the table: one on Upper Wellington cycling infrastructure connectivity and one on bike lane asphalt.

• Gender in Cycling Research Final Report presentation by Jamie Stuckless
• Terms of Reference Review
• 2021 Budget discussion with ERI letter
• Motion on Upper Wellington Cycling Infrastructure Connectivity
• Motion on Bike Lane Asphalt

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee is meeting electronically to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive communications, and discuss its budget, a Remembrance Day 2021 assessment, and the 2022 Wreath Project. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• HVC Budget discussion with attachment PED21215 - Appendix A
• Remembrance Day 2021 Assessment discussion
• Wreath Project 2022 discussion
• Approval of October 26, 2021 minutes
• Receipt of September 27, 2021 All Advisory Committees meeting minutes

General Issues Committee (Budget)

This is the agenda for the General Issues Committee (Budget) meeting on November 30, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to receive correspondence, hear two delegations, and discuss items including salt runoff into agricultural fields and street naming in the Airport Employment Growth District. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received or deferred from previous meetings.

• Delegation from Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers on proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 05-200 for temporary agriculture worker residences
• Delegation from Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance on their action plan
• Correspondence on palm products in dairy cow feed, carbon tax exemption for farmers, farm business registration numbers, and deadstock management
• Discussion of salt/saline runoff into agricultural fields
• Verbal update on Airport Employment Growth District street naming

Truck Route Sub-Committee

The City of Hamilton's Truck Route Sub-Committee is meeting to review the proposed Truck Route Master Plan update (PED19073(b)). The agenda includes a staff presentation on the plan and numerous delegation requests, most opposing the proposed truck route along Dickenson Road East in Mount Hope. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Staff presentation on Truck Route Master Plan Update (PED19073(b))
• 13 delegation requests, 12 opposing the Dickenson Road East truck route
• Delegation from Brian Kellington (Laidlaw Carriers Bulk GP Inc.) supporting the review
• Delegation from Larissa Fenn (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority) on the Truck Route Review
• Delegation from Lynda Lukasik (Environment Hamilton) on proposed revisions

The Truck Route Sub-Committee voted 6-0 to receive the Truck Route Master Plan Update (PED19073(b)) and direct staff to review its recommendations, prioritizing the Council-ratified Terms of Reference and analyzing a ring road approach, with a report back due by March 31, 2022. This replaced the original staff recommendation to approve the plan and proceed with implementation. The committee also approved the agenda, minutes, communications, and delegation requests, and heard numerous delegations on the plan.

• Received the Truck Route Master Plan Update (PED19073(b)) and directed staff to review recommendations, including a ring road analysis, reporting back by March 31, 2022 (carried 6-0).
• Approved the agenda as amended (carried 6-0).
• Approved the minutes of the November 1, 2019 meeting as presented (carried 6-0).
• Received and referred 15 communications items to the Truck Route Master Plan Update consideration (carried 6-0).
• Approved 32 delegation requests for the meeting (carried 6-0).
• Received the staff presentation on the Truck Route Master Plan Update (carried 7-0).
• Deferred consideration of the Truck Route Master Plan Update until after delegates were heard (carried 7-0).
• Received all virtual delegations and video submissions on the Truck Route Master Plan (carried 6-0).

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee is scheduled to review a staff presentation regarding the 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget. The presentation includes details on project lists, reserve funding, and debt policy ratios.

• Presentation of the 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (FCS21096)

The General Issues Committee deferred consideration of the 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (Report FCS21096) to its December 2, 2021 meeting. It also deferred the Hamilton Police Service's projected capital expenditures for 2022–2031 to be considered alongside the capital budget. The committee received the Cycling Infrastructure 2022 report and directed staff to report back on financial sustainability options for the Hamilton Bikeshare program during the 2022 operating budget process.

• Received Cycling Infrastructure 2022 report (PED21219/PW21068) — motion carried 12-0.
• Directed staff to report back on financial sustainability options for Hamilton Bikeshare during 2022 operating budget — carried 12-0.
• Received staff presentation on 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget (FCS21096) — carried 12-0.
• Deferred consideration of 2022 Tax Supported Capital Budget to December 2, 2021 — carried 12-0.
• Deferred Hamilton Police Service projected capital expenditures (2022–2031) to December 2, 2021 — carried 11-0 (Councillor Pauls declared conflict).
• Approved agenda as amended — carried 11-0.
• Approved minutes of November 22, 2021 meeting — carried 11-0.
• Adjourned at 12:17 p.m. — carried 11-0.

Hamilton Status of Women Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Hamilton Status of Women Committee. Members will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, receive communications from advisory committees, and discuss business arising from previous minutes as well as the December 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receipt of All Advisory Committees Meeting minutes from September 27, 2021
• Discussion of December 2021 meeting planning

Committee of Adjustment

The City of Hamilton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 30 applications for minor variances and consents across rural, suburban, and urban wards. Each item involves a property owner or agent seeking relief from zoning bylaws, with decisions to be made on individual cases. The agenda lists specific addresses and file numbers but provides no details on the nature of each request.

• 30 applications for minor variances and consents
• Rural items include 191 Main St. S. Flamborough and 167 Tanglewood Dr. Glanbrook
• Suburban items include 38 Rendell Blvd. and 294 East 28th St. Hamilton
• Urban items include 9 Chatham St. and 123 Dufferin St. Hamilton
• Two amended items: 4363 Harrison Rd. and 83 Melbourne St.

Council

The Council meeting includes reviews of various committee reports and several proposed by-law amendments. Items range from land establishment in Ward 14 and Ward 12 to updates on parking regulations and business licensing.

• By-law 214: Establish City of Hamilton land at Davinci Boulevard
• By-law 216: Establish City of Hamilton land as part of Osprey Drive
• By-law 218: Official Plan Amendment for 1086 West Fifth Street
• By-law 221: Amendments to On-Street Parking, No Parking, and Wheelchair Loading Zones
• Correspondence regarding a proposed safe injection site at 746 Barton Street East

Council approved staff developing and submitting a Sports and Venues proposal for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, including non-binding MOUs with Hamilton100 and HUPEG, by a vote of 9 to 4. Council also denied Trillium Housing's development charge exemption request, instead approving a $1.8M Down Payment Assistance Program. A motion to investigate a direct municipal agreement with the federal government for the National Childcare Strategy was approved 13-0.

• Approved 2030 Commonwealth Games bid Sports and Venues proposal submission (9-4).
• Denied Trillium Housing development charge exemptions; approved $1,800,175 Down Payment Assistance Program instead (11-0).
• Approved investigating direct municipal agreement with federal government for National Childcare Strategy (13-0).
• Approved 2021 Salt Management Plan and $750,000 contract for Garner Road Pumping Station upgrades (13-0).
• Approved naming future spray pad at Brightside Park after Serafini family for 25 years (12-0).
• Approved unlimited payment and performance guarantee to CMHC for CityHousing Hamilton loans (12-0).
• Accepted Mayor Eisenberger's resignation from Hamilton Police Services Board; appointed Councillor Partridge (13-0).
• Approved 12 by-laws including sewer, water, and parking amendments (12-0).

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to hear development charges complaints from two Trillium Housing non-profit organizations, pursuant to the Development Charges Act. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and approval of minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting.

• Development charges complaint - Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit (27 Rachel Drive)
• Development charges complaint - Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit (19 Picardy Drive)
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting

The Special Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved its agenda and previous meeting minutes, then voted 4-0 to adjourn a Development Charges Act hearing for two Trillium Housing non-profit projects (27 Rachel Drive and 19 Picardy Drive) until January 24, 2022, to allow time to finalize settlement documents. Councillor Wilson declared a conflict of interest on the hearing item and did not vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the October 12, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0).
• Adjourned the Development Charges hearing for Trillium Housing Winona and Highbury Non Profit until January 24, 2022 (4-0, with Councillor Wilson in conflict).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:03 a.m. (5-0).

Committee Against Racism

The Committee Against Racism is meeting to review the 2022 committee budget and conduct elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Recording Secretary. The agenda also includes a review of the Code of Conduct for citizen members.

• Discussion of 2022 Committee Budget
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair and Recording Secretary
• Review of Code of Conduct for Citizen Members of Committees
• Approval of September 28, 2021 minutes

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee meeting on November 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Arts Advisory Commission

The Hamilton Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving communications, and hearing presentations. Key items include a 2022 budget submission, an evaluation of the 2021 Arts Awards Program, and a public art update. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• 2022 AAC Business Planning Budget Submission
• 2021 Arts Awards Program Evaluation Report
• Public Art Update by Ken Coit
• Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) presentation
• Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19 (BOH20015) discussion

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee is meeting to review the 2022 recommended water, wastewater and stormwater budget, including capital plans and user fees. They will also receive a service activity report from Alectra Utilities. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, minutes, and other routine items.

• 2022 Recommended Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budget (FCS21088) with capital project lists and 2022-2031 financing plans
• Alectra Utilities 2021 Water, Wastewater and Storm Service Activity Report (FCS21089)
• User fees for water, wastewater and storm services (Appendix G)
• Amending bylaws 03-272, 06-026, and R84-026 related to the budget
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 budget meeting

The General Issues Committee voted 12-0 to approve the 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Supported Operating Budget of $257,850,912 and the Capital Budget of $310,436,253, along with new water and wastewater rates effective January 1, 2022. The committee also approved the 2022-2031 capital forecast, additional staffing, and authorized the issuance of up to $118,717,030 in debentures. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved the 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Supported Operating Budget of $257,850,912.
• Approved the 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Supported Capital Budget and Financing Plan of $310,436,253.
• Approved new water and wastewater rates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved the 2022-2031 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Supported Capital Budget forecast and financing plan, in principle.
• Approved 10.0 additional Full Time Equivalent Rate Supported Staffing.
• Authorized the General Manager of Finance to negotiate and issue debentures up to $118,717,030 for rate-supported projects.
• Approved amending by-laws for sewer and water systems, effective immediately.
• Removed the Chedoke Creek matter from the committee's Outstanding Business List.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is the General Issues Committee Report 21-023 from November 9 and 19, 2021, which will be considered. The council will also approve the agenda, receive communications, and pass a confirming by-law (Bill No. 213) to formalize decisions.

• General Issues Committee Report 21-023 (November 9 and 19, 2021) to be considered
• Bill No. 213 - confirming by-law for November 19, 2021 special council proceedings

Hamilton City Council held a special meeting on November 19, 2021, to consider the GRIDS 2 growth plan. Council voted to receive the final land needs assessment and peer review, and endorsed a growth strategy that projects 205,000 new households by 2051 without expanding the city's urban boundary. The plan directs staff to prepare an official plan amendment and report back annually on growth impacts.

Apportionment of Land Taxes

This agenda is for a Hamilton, ON meeting on apportionment of land taxes, dated 2021-11-19. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion points.

The Apportionment of Land Taxes meeting approved tax apportionments for five properties: 366 Bay St N, 69-99 Beasley Grove, 106 Ferndale Ave, 0 Loconder Dr, and 26 Summit Dr. No delegations or speakers were registered. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

• Approved 2021 apportioned assessment and tax amounts for 366 Bay St N (suites 101 and 102), totaling $12,775
• Approved 2021 apportioned assessment and tax amounts for 69-99 Beasley Grove (16 units), totaling $6,381
• Approved 2021 apportioned assessment and tax amounts for 106 Ferndale Ave (including a vacant lot and unassessed land), totaling $3,336
• Approved 2021 apportioned assessment and tax amounts for 0 Loconder Dr (50 and 52 Loconder Dr), totaling $1,402
• Approved 2021 apportioned assessment and tax amounts for 26 Summit Dr (26 and 26 1/2 Summit Dr), totaling $4,649

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is holding staff presentations on three reports related to GRIDS 2 and the Municipal Comprehensive Review, covering the urban growth city-wide consultation summary, the final land needs assessment with peer review results, and an evaluation of growth options. The committee is also scheduled to receive a private and confidential update on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals regarding urban boundary expansion. No motions or notices of motion are listed.

• Staff presentation on GRIDS 2 urban growth city-wide consultation summary (PED17010(m))
• Staff presentation on final land needs assessment and addendum with peer review results (PED17010(n))
• Staff presentation on 'How Should Hamilton Grow?' evaluation (PED17010(o))
• Private and confidential update on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of urban boundary expansion (LS16029(f)/PED16248(f))

The General Issues Committee approved a growth strategy for Hamilton to 2051 that includes no expansion to the urban boundary, an average intensification target of 60-80%, and a minimum density of 60 persons and jobs per hectare in existing greenfield areas. It also approved a land needs assessment and directed staff to prepare a draft Official Plan Amendment by January 2022. A motion to allow urban boundary expansion was defeated.

• Approved the GRIDS 2 Urban Growth City-Wide Consultation Summary Report (15-0).
• Approved the Final Land Needs Assessment and Addendum and Peer Review Results (15-1).
• Approved the 'How Should Hamilton Grow?' Evaluation with no urban boundary expansion and 60-80% intensification target (13-3).
• Defeated a motion to allow urban boundary expansion and interim expansion to 2031 (3-13).
• Approved staff evaluation of Waterdown expansion requests up to 5 ha, 50% residential (3-13).
• Approved confidential update on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals (13-1).
• Approved direction to staff in closed session on OLT appeals (11-3).
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (16-0).

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the annual Fraud and Waste report and the Tax and Rate Operating Budgets Variance Report as of August 31, 2021, including proposed budget control policy transfers. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a consent item on Committee Against Racism no-quorum notes, and closed-session matters.

• Fraud and Waste Annual Report (AUD21011)
• Tax and Rate Operating Budgets Variance Report as at August 31, 2021 (FCS21070(a))
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2021
• Committee Against Racism no-quorum notes for October 26, 2021
• Closed session: Information Security Program capital project (FCS21104)

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend a forgivable loan of up to $385,000 to the Ancaster Society for the Performing Arts Corporation for furniture and fixtures at the former Ancaster Memorial School (357 Wilson Street), funded from the Investment Stabilization Reserve. The loan requires the society to operate the facility for the full 10-year lease term and provide annual financial statements. The committee also approved extending the Fraud and Waste Hotline pilot to April 30, 2022, and approved budget and complement transfers with no levy impact. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved motion to recommend a forgivable loan up to $385,000 for Ancaster Memorial Arts Center fit-up costs (furniture/fixtures), funded from Investment Stabilization Reserve.
• Approved motion to extend the Fraud and Waste Hotline pilot program to April 30, 2022, using existing Council-approved funding.
• Approved motion to receive the Fraud and Waste Annual Report (AUD21011) and refer to Council.
• Approved motion to receive the Tax and Rate Operating Budgets Variance Report as at August 31, 2021, and approve budget/complement transfers with no levy impact.
• Approved motion to receive and keep confidential the Information Security Program - Capital Project report (FCS21104).
• Approved the agenda as amended (adding the Ancaster Memorial Arts Center motion).
• Approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved the Committee Against Racism - No Quorum Notes from October 26, 2021, as received.

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a motion on a national childcare strategy, updates on winter services, and standardization of medical equipment. Delegations will address childcare, encampments, and homelessness response.

• Motion on National Childcare Strategy – investigating direct municipal agreement with federal government
• Stryker Power Load Conveyance Equipment Standardization (HSC21038)
• ZOLL Defibrillators Standardization for Hamilton Fire and Paramedic Service (HSC21039)
• Snow Angels Program Update (HSC21046)
• 2021/2022 Winter Service Planning (HSC21048)

The committee carried a motion directing staff to investigate a direct municipal agreement with the federal government for the National Childcare Strategy, and to report back. An amendment was added demanding Ontario formalize a childcare agreement with the federal government. The motion passed 4-0. Several other items, including winter service planning and equipment standardization, were deferred to the December 9 meeting due to anticipated loss of quorum.

• Approved motion to investigate direct municipal agreement with federal government for National Childcare Strategy (4-0).
• Approved amendment adding demand that Ontario formalize a childcare agreement with the federal government (4-0).
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0).
• Approved six delegation requests for the meeting (4-0).
• Approved moving delegations up on the agenda (4-0).
• Received all six delegations, referring childcare-related ones to Item 11.1 and winter service one to Item 10.4 (4-0).
• Deferred several items to December 9, 2021 meeting, including winter service planning and equipment standardization (4-0).
• Adjourned at 3:08 p.m. (4-0).

Mundialization Committee

The Mundialization Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding a photography contest. The agenda also contains standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes and land acknowledgements.

• Discussion of Photography Contest

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss several city-wide items, including a status update on the Hamilton.ca website redevelopment, a civic museum strategy, and the operating model for Canada Day. They will also hear a delegation from Alectra Inc. about discontinuing water billing services, and consider reports on water well testing near Waterdown Gardens and soil removal at the Kenilworth Reservoir.

• Delegation from Alectra Inc. on discontinuation of water billing services
• Civic Museum Strategy (PED21212)
• Canada Day Operating Model (CM21014)
• Water well testing near Waterdown Gardens, 1771 Hwy 5 W. (PW21066)
• Kenilworth Reservoir soil removal and upgrades (PW20074(a))

The General Issues Committee approved developing and submitting a Sports and Venues proposal for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, with a 6-3 vote. It also authorized the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development to execute non-binding MOUs and the submission, with votes of 5-4. The committee also approved the Civic Museum Strategy, a $66,000 contribution for 2022 Canada Day celebrations, and several facility namings.

• Approved developing and submitting Sports and Venues proposal for 2030 Commonwealth Games bid (6-3)
• Authorized executing non-binding submission and MOUs for Commonwealth Games bid (5-4)
• Approved Civic Museum Strategy, directing staff to implement actions without policy/financial changes (12-0)
• Approved $66,000 for 2022 Canada Day celebrations at Bayfront Park (12-0)
• Named sports park at 105 North Service Road as Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex (11-0)
• Approved Serafini Family Spray Pad naming at future Brightside Park for 25 years (10-0)
• Established Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group (11-0)
• Directed staff to review feasibility of soil testing on City-owned property near drinking water (12-0)

LGBTQ Advisory Committee

The committee will consider motions regarding the 2022 budget, committee appointments, and donations for Transgender Day of Remembrance. The meeting also includes presentations on a proposed rainbow crosswalk in Waterdown and updates on Pride event recommendations.

• Presentation on progress of 38 recommendations from the 2019 Pride Event
• Discussion regarding a Rainbow Crosswalk in Waterdown (Ward 15)
• Motion to recommend the 2022 Committee Budget
• Motion regarding donations to support Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Motion to recommend the appointment of an additional committee member

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including a public hearing on the Pleasantview Area Land Use Study and associated official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and a city-initiated amendment for lands at 1086 West Fifth Street and 193 Alessio Drive. The committee will also receive updates on the Biodiversity Action Plan, consider adjustments to school crossing guard locations, and discuss proposed provincial legislation (Bill 13) and residential care facility inspection logs. Delegations are scheduled on the Biodiversity Action Plan, encampment enforcement, and public consultation strategy.

• Public hearing: Pleasantview Area Land Use Study and amendments to Rural Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By-law 05-200 (Ward 13)
• City Initiative CI-21-B to amend Urban Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 1086 West Fifth Street and revise draft plan of subdivision for 193 Alessio Drive (Ward 8)
• Biodiversity Action Plan – six-month update (City Wide)
• Adjustments to school crossing guard locations (Wards 5, 7, 9)
• Discussion of Bill 13, Proposed Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 (City Wide)

The Planning Committee approved a city-initiated Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1086 West Fifth Street, changing the designation from Open Space to Neighbourhoods and rezoning from City-Wide Park (P3) to R-4/S-1301a to permit four single detached dwellings. The committee also approved revisions to the Eden Park draft plan of subdivision (25T-200721R) for lands at 193 Alessio Drive, including reconfiguring residential blocks and extending a public road, with a new condition requiring building permit drawings to demonstrate future electric vehicle charging station installation. All decisions were carried unanimously (7-0), except for two confidential Ontario Land Tribunal items which were carried 6-0 with one conflict of interest or absence.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for 1086 West Fifth Street to permit four single detached dwellings (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Eden Park draft plan of subdivision 25T-200721R, including reconfiguring blocks and extending Shady Oaks Trail (7-0)
• Added condition #60 to Eden Park subdivision requiring EV charging station accommodation in garages (7-0)
• Approved Pleasantview Area Land Use Study and associated Rural Hamilton Official Plan and zoning amendments (7-0)
• Approved revised school crossing guard locations for Wards 5, 7 and 9 (7-0)
• Approved by-law to incorporate City lands into Osprey Drive (7-0)
• Approved submission on Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed Councillor Johnson as 2022 Planning Committee Chair (7-0)

Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee

The Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to review the 2021/2022 budget for its programs. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19. The main substantive item is the budget review, along with notes from a grant review working group.

• Review of Keep Hamilton Clean & Green 2021/2022 Budget
• Approval of October 19, 2021 minutes
• Grant Review Working Group Notes from April 6, 2021

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to review three heritage permit applications for properties in Hamilton and Waterdown. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and declarations of interest. No other substantive items are listed.

• HP2021-052: 123 Mill Street North, Waterdown – replace cedar shake roof with asphalt shingles (TruDefinition Duration), colours Brownwood, Estate Grey, or Teak
• HP2021-053: 15 Inglewood Drive, Hamilton – install Daikin Inverter Heat Pump on garage roof, with lines running under limestone wall
• HP2021-054: 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton – install two floodlights and a security camera, drilling through mortar joints to minimize stonework damage

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several public works items, including sidewalk snow clearing, a salt management plan update, and a request for a community safety zone in Ancaster Village. The committee will also review HSR ridership recovery strategies and consider motions on food truck sustainability, traffic on Harbourfront Drive, and a road safety audit.

• Sidewalk Snow Clearing report (PW19022(d))
• Salt Management Plan Update (TOE02129(b))
• Ancaster Village Heritage Community requesting Community Safety Zone (PW21065)
• HSR Ridership Recovery and Growth Strategy (PW21067)
• Motions on food trucks at Bayfront Park, traffic on Harbourfront Drive, and road safety audit at Barton Street East and Wellington Street North

The Public Works Committee approved sidewalk snow clearing for the 2022 winter season, selecting Forest Ridge Landscaping Inc. for the winter maintenance contract (6-1). The committee also approved the 2021 Salt Management Plan, received reports on the Ancaster Village Heritage Community Safety Zone and HSR Ridership Recovery and Growth Strategy, and carried motions on food truck sustainability, Harbourfront Drive traffic, a road safety audit, and the Keddy Access Trail street art project. All other items were carried unanimously.

• Approved sidewalk snow clearing for 2022, selecting Forest Ridge Landscaping Inc. for Contract C11-53-21 (6-1)
• Approved 2021 Salt Management Plan as part of Transportation Quality Management System (7-0)
• Received Ancaster Village Heritage Community Safety Zone report (7-0)
• Received HSR Ridership Recovery and Growth Strategy report (7-0)
• Requested staff explore electrical outlets for food trucks at Bayfront Park, report by Q1 2022 (7-0)
• Requested HSR explore bus service to lower Bayfront Park and traffic options on Harbourfront Drive (7-0)
• Requested road safety audit of Barton St E & Wellington St N intersection, report by Q2 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $180,000 for Keddy Access Trail street art and memorial project (7-0)

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting to receive correspondence, review a risk management progress report, and discuss budget items for child and adolescent services and the Food Advisory Committee. They will also receive a COVID-19 situation report.

• Child & Adolescent Services 2021-2022 budget and base funding increase of five percent (BOH21010)
• Food Advisory Committee 2022 budget request (BOH21011)
• PHS Organizational Risk Management Plan 2021 progress report (BOH21003(a))
• Correspondence on additional one-time funding for 2021-2022 from the Minister of Health
• Correspondence on vaccination policies for home and community care from Huron Perth Public Health

The Board of Health approved the 2021-2022 Child & Adolescent Services Program budget funded by the Ministry of Health, including a permanent 0.61 FTE Clinical Therapist, all by a 9-0 vote. The board also approved a $1,500 base budget submission for the Food Advisory Committee for 2022, and received the PHS Organizational Risk Management Plan 2021 Progress Report. Additionally, staff were directed to provide an information report on challenges, referrals, and waiting lists for child and adolescent counselling services.

• Approved 2021-2022 Child & Adolescent Services Program budget and 0.61 FTE Clinical Therapist (9-0)
• Approved $1,500 Food Advisory Committee 2022 base budget submission (9-0)
• Received PHS Organizational Risk Management Plan 2021 Progress Report (9-0)
• Directed staff to report on child and adolescent counselling service challenges and waiting lists (9-0)
• Approved agenda with added correspondence on safe consumption sites (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 (9-0)
• Received COVID-19 activity overview presentation (9-0)

Development Industry Liaison Group

The Development Industry Liaison Group met to discuss several technical items including signage for infill housing and waste guidelines. The meeting also addressed updates regarding the Ontario Building Code stair tread dimensions and GRIDS.

• Discussion on signage for Infill Housing
• Update on OBC increased stair tread dimension effective Jan 1, 2021
• Discussion of waste guidelines
• GRIDS update
• Deadline reminder for Subdivision Agreement Standard Template comments

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to filling the Ward 5 vacancy on Hamilton City Council. The city clerk has certified 21 candidates, and each will give a five-minute presentation before council votes on an appointment. The meeting also includes a private session to review candidates' unredacted personal information, followed by by-laws to formalize the appointment and confirm proceedings.

• 21 certified candidates for Ward 5 council vacancy, including Jason Allen, Larry Di Ianni, Russ Powers, and Don Ross
• Each candidate has 5 minutes to address council; speaker order determined by lot
• Motion 5.1: Ward 5 Appointment
• By-law 211: To make an appointment to fill the vacancy on City Council in Ward 5
• By-law 212: To confirm the proceedings of City Council

Council appointed Russ Powers to fill the vacant Ward 5 seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. The appointment was made after a vote where Powers received 8 votes and Larry Di Ianni received 6. A by-law confirming the appointment was passed.

• Appointed Russ Powers as Ward 5 Councillor (14-0)
• Passed By-law 21-211 to appoint Russ Powers to fill the Ward 5 vacancy (14-0)
• Passed By-law 21-212 to confirm the proceedings of Council (14-0)

Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees

The Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees is meeting to hear a staff presentation on the 2022 election, including alternative voting methods and accessibility, and to discuss the 2022 budget and its plan of action. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

• Staff presentation on 2022 election, alternative voting methods, and accessibility
• Discussion of 2022 Budget
• Discussion of Plan of Action
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific meeting items, motions, or discussions. There are no decisions or proposals recorded in this text.

Council

Hamilton City Council meets to approve the agenda, minutes, and a series of communications and committee reports. Key items include a motion for a residential municipal relief assistance program for basement flooding from the August 26, 2021 heavy rain event, and several by-laws including road closures and zoning amendments. The meeting was recessed and will continue on November 19, 2021.

• Motion for Residential Municipal Relief Assistance Program for Basement Flooding (Aug 26, 2021 storm, Ward 9)
• By-law 203: Permanently close portion of Mountain Brow Road (Ward 15)
• By-law 204: Impose storm/sanitary sewer and watermain charge on Davinci Boulevard (Ward 14)
• By-law 207: Regulate public notices at infill construction sites (City Wide)
• By-law 208: Zoning amendment at 3658 Springbrook Avenue (Ward 12)

Council received the Integrity Commissioner's report finding Councillor Whitehead breached the Code of Conduct and imposed a 30-day suspension of his remuneration. Council also approved additional restrictions: limiting his communications with staff, requiring questions to be directed through the Mayor or Chair, and relieving him of Chair and Vice Chair roles for the remainder of the term. The main motion as amended carried 12-0.

• Received Integrity Commissioner report finding Councillor Whitehead breached Code of Conduct (12-0)
• Approved 30-day suspension of Councillor Whitehead's remuneration (12-0)
• Restricted Councillor Whitehead's staff communications to City Manager, General Managers, City Solicitor, and City Clerk (12-0)
• Required Councillor Whitehead to direct staff questions through Mayor or Chair (12-0)
• Relieved Councillor Whitehead of Chair and Vice Chair roles for remainder of term (amendment carried 11-1)
• Approved $1,000 disaster relief claims for Ward 9 basement flooding from Aug 26 rain event (14-0)
• Authorized demolition permit for 27 Deerhurst Road, Stoney Creek (14-0)
• Approved 8 by-laws including road closures and zoning amendment (12-0)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss infection prevention updates, the Economic Development Action Plan 2021-2025, and expenditure requests from three BIAs. They will also consider routine items like agenda approval and minutes.

• Downtown Dundas BIA expenditure request
• Concession Street BIA expenditure request
• Ancaster BIA expenditure request
• Infection Prevention and Control Update presentation
• Economic Development Action Plan 2021-2025 presentation

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee approved three expenditure requests totaling $42,534.29, funded through the Community Improvement Plan Contribution Program and the Deferred 2020 Shared Parking Revenue Program. The committee also received staff presentations on infection prevention and a 2021-2025 economic development plan, and noted several grant deadlines and programs for BIAs.

• Approved $14,564.99 for Downtown Dundas BIA cleaning and planters (Carried)
• Approved $8,071.35 for Concession Street BIA banners (Carried)
• Approved $14,271.77 for Concession Street BIA promotions (Carried)
• Approved $5,626.30 for Ancaster Village BIA flowers (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes (Carried)
• Received Infection Prevention and Control update (Carried)
• Received Economic Development Action Plan 2021-2025 presentation (Carried)

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive updates from its working groups, and hear presentations on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance's progress toward a fully accessible Ontario by 2025 and on accessibility planning for the 2022 municipal election poll locations. The committee will also discuss accessibility complaints to the city, an AODA update, and a deferred delegation to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee regarding accessible transportation services.

• Presentation by David Lepofsky on AODA Alliance activities and progress toward accessible Ontario by 2025
• Presentation on 2022 Municipal Election poll locations and accessibility planning
• Delegation to Audit, Finance and Administration Committee on Accessible Transportation Services consultant report
• Updates from Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Transportation, and Strategic Planning working groups
• Discussion of accessibility complaints to the City of Hamilton

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved several motions, including requesting City Council to authorize media presence at a photo opportunity for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, authorizing James Kemp to delegate to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee and Planning Committee on accessibility issues, and authorizing attendance at the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee. The committee also received updates from working groups and presentations on accessibility, and deferred several items to the next meeting.

• Requested Council to authorize media at photo for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (carried)
• Authorized James Kemp to delegate to Audit, Finance and Administration Committee on accessible transportation (carried)
• Requested opportunity to review staff report on accessible transportation before Council consideration (carried)
• Authorized James Kemp to attend Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee meetings (carried)
• Authorized James Kemp to delegate to Planning Committee on Outdoor Dining Districts (carried, with Tim Nolan opposed)
• Requested consultation on Outdoor Dining Districts staff report before Planning Committee (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (carried)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss and receive public input on GRIDS 2, the Municipal Comprehensive Review, and the Land Needs Assessment, which will shape how Hamilton grows. The agenda includes staff presentations on the urban growth consultation summary, the final land needs assessment, and an evaluation of growth options. A large number of public correspondence items and delegation requests are listed, indicating significant community interest in these growth-related decisions.

• GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – Urban Growth City-Wide Consultation Summary Report (PED17010(m))
• GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – Final Land Needs Assessment and Addendum and Peer Review Results (PED17010(n))
• GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – “How Should Hamilton Grow? Evaluation” (PED17010(o))
• Over 200 public correspondence items regarding GRIDS 2 and the Land Needs Assessment
• Delegations from West End Homebuilders' Association, Realtors' Association of Hamilton-Burlington, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, and Ontario Federation of Agriculture

The General Issues Committee held a special meeting to receive staff presentations and hear delegations on GRIDS 2, the Municipal Comprehensive Review, and the Land Needs Assessment. The committee approved the agenda, received the correspondence, and approved the delegation requests. The meeting was recessed to a second date in November 2021 to continue hearing video delegations.

• Approved agenda as amended (12-0)
• Received correspondence on GRIDS 2 and referred to items 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 (12-0)
• Approved delegation requests for GRIDS 2 meeting (12-0)
• Received staff presentation on Urban Growth City-Wide Consultation Summary Report (13-0)
• Received presentations on Final Land Needs Assessment and Peer Review Results (14-0)
• Received presentation on 'How Should Hamilton Grow? Evaluation' (13-0)
• Received delegations on GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review (12-0)
• Recessed meeting to a second date in November 2021 (14-0)

Food Advisory Committee

The Food Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an information report on social determinants of health in COVID-19, a presentation on Engage Hamilton, a special meeting on the Code of Conduct, and a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination verification policy. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and member updates.

• Information report on Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19
• Engage Hamilton presentation by Cindy Mutch
• Special General Issues Committee meeting on Code of Conduct
• Discussion of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy
• Approval of October 12, 2021 minutes

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee is reviewing the public engagement process for the 2022 City-wide budget. The meeting includes several delegation requests from individuals and groups regarding the budget process and living wages.

• 2022 Budget Public Engagement Process (FCS21110)
• Delegation by Anthony Marco (Hamilton and District Labour Council) regarding the Living Wage
• Delegations from Craig Burley, Ayla Bahram, Aya Younis, and Sam Fernandes

The General Issues Committee (Budget) received Report FCS21110 on the 2022 Budget Public Engagement Process, referring it to Council for consideration. The meeting was largely procedural, approving the agenda, receiving communications, and approving delegation requests for the budget process. No substantive budget decisions were made.

• Received 2022 Budget Public Engagement Process report (FCS21110) (12-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (12-0)
• Received communications from Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and Sasha Katz (12-0)
• Approved 34 delegation requests for the 2022 budget process (11-0)
• Received 33 delegations on the 2022 budget process (11-0)
• Adjourned at 5:42 p.m. (12-0)

Facility Naming Sub-Committee

The Facility Naming Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on three facility naming items: the Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex, the Serafini Family Spray Pad, and the Elfrida Parkette. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest. No other substantive business is listed.

• Naming of Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex, 105 North Service Road, Hamilton (PW21059) (Ward 5)
• Serafini Family Spray Pad naming at future Brightside Park, 43 Lloyd Street (PW18038(a)) (Ward 3)
• Municipal Property and Building Naming Application: 376 Dalgleish Trail, Glanbrook to Elfrida Parkette

The Facility Naming Sub-Committee voted to name the sports park at 105 North Service Road as the Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex, and to accept approval from living relatives as a variation to the naming policy. It also approved naming the future spray pad at Brightside Park after the Serafini family for 25 years. Both items were referred to the General Issues Committee for consideration.

• Named sports park at 105 North Service Road as Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex (carried)
• Accepted living relatives' approval as variation to naming policy for deceased individuals (carried)
• Approved Serafini Family Spray Pad naming at future Brightside Park for 25 years (carried)
• Authorized execution of Contribution Agreement with Lou Serafini Jr. for naming rights (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Referred naming application for 376 Dalgleish Trail to Elfrida Parkette back to staff (carried)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear communications, and discuss updates from its working groups and committees. Items include a motion regarding police appearing before Council, a code of conduct, and potential 2022 funding support for seniors events. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items and no public hearings listed.

• Motion: SAC Motion (Police to appear before Council)
• Discussion: Working Groups (Getting Around Hamilton, Elder Abuse, Housing, Communication)
• Discussion: Working Committees (Age-Friendly Plan, Older Adult Network, International Day of Older Persons, McMaster Institute, Ontario Health Coalition, Our Future Hamilton, Senior of the Year Award)
• General: 2022 Funding Support for Hamilton Seniors Awards, Seniors Kick-off Event, International Day of Older Persons
• General: Future Presentation - Cancer Assistance Program (CAP)

Hamilton Indigenous Advisory Committee

The committee will review an update on the Urban Indigenous Strategy and prepare for the 2022 budget. Discussions include committee name reconsideration, membership, and planning for a committee banner.

• Urban Indigenous Strategy Update presentation by S. Hill
• Review of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy
• Discussion on Committee Name Reconsideration
• Planning for Committee Banner including project budget and timeline
• 2022 Budget Preparation

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including standardizing firefighter breathing apparatus equipment, a voluntary safe isolation space program, and a review of the fireworks by-law. The committee will also hear a delegation on youth housing and encampment protocols, and receive reports from advisory committees on seniors' lodges and LGBTQ community recommendations.

• Standardization of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for the Hamilton Fire Department (HSC21036)
• Voluntary Safe Isolation Space Program Funding (HSC21042)
• Fireworks By-Law Review motion by Councillor Clark
• Delegation request from Jennifer Hompoth, NGen Youth Centre, on youth housing and encampment protocols
• Seniors Advisory Committee report on Macassa and Wentworth Lodges

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved standardization of Hamilton Fire Department self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment with MSA The Safety Company until 2031, and directed staff to develop an annual winter services plan for people experiencing homelessness. The committee also authorized a $210,928 contribution agreement with the Public Health Agency of Canada for a Voluntary Safe Isolation Space Program, and directed a review of fireworks bylaws. All motions carried 5-0.

• Approved SCBA equipment standardization with MSA The Safety Company until Dec 31, 2031 (5-0)
• Authorized $210,928 contribution agreement with PHAC for Voluntary Safe Isolation Space Program (5-0)
• Directed fireworks by-law review with report back in Q1 2022 (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop annual winter services plan for people experiencing homelessness (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate direct municipal agreement with federal government for National Childcare Strategy (5-0)
• Received Seniors Advisory Committee report on Macassa and Wentworth Lodges (5-0)
• Received LGBTQ Advisory Committee report and referred to staff for review (5-0)
• Received verbal update on ambulance offload delays from Chief Michael Sanderson (5-0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review routine items, including receiving the Hamilton Waterfront Trust's audited financial statements and a workplace mental health strategy update. They will also discuss renaming the Status of Women Advisory Committee and changing its terms of reference, and consider a motion on timely access to confidential documents. A private session is scheduled regarding a commercial relationship with GardaWorld, citing litigation and solicitor-client privilege.

• Receive Hamilton Waterfront Trust 2020 audited financial statements
• Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2019-2021) update
• Discussion: Renaming Status of Women Advisory Committee and changes to terms of reference
• Motion: Timely Access to View Confidential Documents
• Private session: Commercial relationship with Garda Canada Security Corporation (GardaWorld)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved several items, including renaming the Status of Women Advisory Committee to the Women and Gender Equity Committee and approving its amended Terms of Reference. It also approved a motion to direct staff to create a procedure for timely council access to confidential documents. The committee received the Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy report and approved procurement-related recommendations from a closed session, including matters involving Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. and GardaWorld, with some items remaining confidential.

• Received Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy report (6-0)
• Renamed Status of Women Advisory Committee to Women and Gender Equity Committee and approved amended Terms of Reference (6-0)
• Approved closed session directions on procurement matters, including Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. and procurement policy amendment (4-2)
• Directed staff to create a procedure for timely council access to confidential documents (6-0)
• Approved closed session directions on commercial relationship with GardaWorld (6-0)
• Approved delegation requests for Associated Paving and GardaWorld representatives (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Directed staff to meet with Hamilton Waterfront Trust regarding 2020 audited financial statements (6-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to review various land use applications across Rural, Suburban, and Urban sectors. The agenda includes multiple requests for minor variances or amendments in areas including Ancaster, Flamborough, Glancaster, Hamilton, and Stoney Creek.

• Rural application: 1186 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
• Rural application: 0 Chippewa Rd., Glancaster
• Rural application: 302 Carlisle Rd., Flamborough
• Suburban application: 15 Fair St., Ancaster
• Urban application: 33 Sterling St., Hamilton

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to receive a staff update on COVID-19 and a consent item on the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program. The agenda also includes a delegation request for a future meeting, proposed changes to the Outstanding Business List, and two closed-session items.

• Placemaking Grant Pilot Program Update (PED20048(a))
• COVID-19 Verbal Update
• Delegation request from David Carter, Innovation Factory-Synapse Life Sciences Consortium (for Dec 8, 2021 GIC)
• Proposed new due date for Budgetary Plan to Address the Chedoke Creek Matter (Jan 12, 2022)
• Closed session: Farmers' Market - Rent Relief and Governance Comparators (LS21036(a))

The General Issues Committee directed staff to review seven options for supporting the Hamilton Farmers' Market, including financial aid, e-commerce adoption, longer vendor licences, and marketing, and to include them in the upcoming governance review. The committee also approved a settlement direction for a development charge complaint by Trillium Housing in closed session, and received the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program update. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to review Farmers' Market support options (10-0)
• Approved settlement direction for Trillium Housing development charge complaint (8-0)
• Received Placemaking Grant Pilot Program update (13-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (12-0)
• Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (12-0)
• Approved delegation request from Innovation Factory for Dec 8 meeting (13-0)
• Received COVID-19 verbal update (13-0)
• Approved Outstanding Business List amendments (13-0)

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The committee will review the proposed 2022 budget and current 2021 budget expenses, including funding requests for Cycling Without Ages. Members will also consider motions regarding Upper Wellington connectivity, Barton and Fifty road infrastructure, and bike lane asphalt.

• Review of HCyc 2022 Proposed Budget
• Funding request for Cycling Without Ages
• Motion regarding Upper Wellington cycling infrastructure connectivity
• Motion regarding Barton Fifty Road Environmental Assessment cycling infrastructure
• Motion regarding bike lane asphalt

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, discussing The Hub, and reviewing its 2022 budget submission. No public hearings or staff presentations are listed.

• Discussion of The Hub (presentation by Jenn Bonner)
• 2022 Advisory Committee Budget Submission Form
• Approval of September and October minutes

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment for lands on Springbrook Avenue in Ancaster, public notices at infill construction sites, and revisions to the pre-Christmas free parking program for Business Improvement Areas. The committee will also discuss motions on outdoor dining districts extension and improvements at Pier 8 and Copps Pier related to the Haida.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 365 Springbrook Avenue and part of Block 121, Plan 62M-1161 (Ancaster, Ward 12)
• Public Notices at Infill Construction Sites (PED21202, City Wide)
• Revisions to Pre-Christmas Free Parking Program for BIAs (PED21210, Ward 1)
• Outdoor Dining Districts Extension motion
• Pier 8 and Copps Pier - Haida Improvements motion

The Planning Committee voted 7-0 to approve a draft by-law requiring public notices at infill construction sites, to be enacted April 1, 2022. The committee also approved several other items, including revisions to the Pre-Christmas Free Parking Program for the Westdale BIA, multiple heritage designations and permits, a zoning by-law amendment in Ancaster, and a request to make the Outdoor Dining Districts program permanent. All motions were carried unanimously by a vote of 7 to 0.

• Approved draft by-law requiring public notices at infill construction sites, effective April 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Pre-Christmas Free Parking Program: free on-street parking Nov 24-Dec 24, limited to 2 hours in Westdale BIA (7-0)
• Approved heritage permit for demolition of garage at 19 Mill Street South, Waterdown, with conditions (7-0)
• Approved adding properties to Municipal Heritage Register per Waterdown Village Built Heritage Inventory (7-0)
• Approved intention to designate 1099 King Street East (Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool) under Ontario Heritage Act (7-0)
• Approved heritage permit for demolition of 983 Beach Boulevard with conditions including salvaging leaded glass window (7-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 365 Springbrook Avenue, Ancaster, for two residential lots (7-0)
• Approved motion requesting staff report on making Outdoor Dining Districts program permanent (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and receive staff presentations on several city-wide infrastructure and waste items, including a proactive water leak detection program and updates to solid waste collection design guidelines for developments. The committee will also consider the permanent closure of a portion of Kelly Street, upgrades to the Garner Road Pumping Station, and a truck route masterplan proposal. Delegations are scheduled on the solid waste guidelines item.

• Update to Hamilton's Solid Waste Collection Design Guidelines for Developments (PW21061) with delegations from Molok North America, West End Home Builders' Association, and Hamilton/Burlington Society of Architects
• Hamilton Water Leak Detection Program (PW21063) staff presentation
• Proposed permanent closure of a portion of Kelly Street, Ward 2 (PW21060)
• Garner Road Pumping Station (HD018) Upgrades, Ward 12 (PW21062)
• Motion: Public Information Portal to Track Environmental Issues on City of Hamilton Projects

The Public Works Committee approved several items, including the Hamilton Water Leak Detection Program (9-0) and the updated Solid Waste Collection Design Guidelines for Developments (8-0). It also approved the permanent closure of a portion of Kelly Street (7-0) and awarded a $750,000 contract for Garner Road Pumping Station upgrades to R.V. Anderson and Associates (7-0). The committee referred the Truck Route Master Plan proposal to staff for review (8-0) and requested a feasibility report on a public environmental information portal (8-0).

• Approved Hamilton Water Leak Detection Program (9-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Collection Design Guidelines for Developments (8-0)
• Approved permanent closure of portion of Kelly Street (7-0)
• Awarded $750,000 contract for Garner Road Pumping Station upgrades to R.V. Anderson and Associates (7-0)
• Referred Truck Route Master Plan proposal to staff for review (8-0)
• Requested feasibility report on public environmental information portal (8-0)
• Approved removal of birch tree at 102 Cumming Court (8-0)

Procurement Sub-Committee

The Procurement Sub-Committee will meet to review items regarding a commercial relationship with Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. and a proposed amendment to the procurement policy. These specific items are scheduled for discussion in a private and confidential session.

• Review of commercial relationship between City of Hamilton and Associated Paving & Materials Ltd.
• Proposed amendment to Procurement Policy regarding contract negotiations in extenuating circumstances

The Procurement Sub-Committee approved directions given to staff in Closed Session regarding the commercial relationship with Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. and an amendment to the procurement policy for negotiating contracts in extenuating circumstances. Both items were referred to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee for consideration. The meeting also approved routine agenda, minutes, communications, and delegation requests.

• Approved closed-session directions on commercial relationship with Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. (2-1, Ferguson opposed)
• Approved closed-session directions on procurement policy amendment for contract negotiation in extenuating circumstances (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved October 1, 2020 minutes as presented (3-0)
• Received correspondence from DLA Piper and referred to delegation item (3-0)
• Approved delegation request from Associated Paving and Materials Ltd. representatives (3-0)
• Granted additional five minutes for delegation (3-0)
• Approved closed minutes from October 1, 2020 and kept confidential (3-0)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee is reviewing several heritage permit applications and staff presentations. Key items include recommendations for the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool designation and the Waterdown Village Built Heritage Inventory Project.

• Recommendation to designate 1099 King Street East (Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool)
• Demolition permit for a circa 1980 detached garage at 19 Mill Street South
• Demolition permit for 983 Beach Boulevard
• Waterdown Village Built Heritage Inventory Project recommendations
• Heritage permit for tree removal at 71 Main Street West

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee approved a heritage permit for the demolition of the designated heritage building at 983 Beach Boulevard and construction of a new dwelling, subject to conditions including salvaging a leaded glass window and maintaining a wrought iron fence. The committee also recommended designating the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool at 1099 King Street East and adding several properties to the Municipal Heritage Register. All decisions were carried and referred to the Planning Committee for consideration.

• Approved demolition of 983 Beach Boulevard and new dwelling construction (HP2021-044) with conditions (carried)
• Recommended designation of 1099 King Street East (Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Approved demolition of a circa 1980 detached garage at 19 Mill Street South, Waterdown (HP2021-043) with conditions (carried)
• Directed staff to list properties in Appendix A of Report PED21201 on the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Added 537 King Street East to the Municipal Heritage Register and work plan for designation (carried)
• Added 99 Creighton Road, Dundas to the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Added 384 Barton Street East and 311 Rymal Road East to the Buildings and Landscapes of Interest List (carried)
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting (carried)

CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Meeting

This is the annual shareholder meeting of CityHousing Hamilton Corporation, a city-owned housing provider. The board will review the 2020 annual report, the 2020 audited consolidated financial statements, and a management letter, and will consider shareholder resolutions, including one related to a National Housing Co-Investment Fund agreement. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• 2020 Annual Report presentation
• 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Letter
• Shareholder Resolutions, including National Housing Co-Investment Fund agreement
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021 meeting

The CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder meeting approved resolutions to receive the 2020 financial statements and annual report, and to authorize the corporation to enter into credit agreements with the City of Hamilton and CMHC for $145,688,880 in loans (including $58,275,552 in forgivable loans) for redevelopment plans, using certain properties as collateral. The meeting also approved the appointment of an auditor and waived notice requirements.

• Approved shareholder resolutions waiving notice requirements and receiving 2020 financial statements (carried)
• Authorized directors to appoint an auditor for the corporation (carried)
• Received the 2020 CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Annual Report (carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes of previous meeting (carried)
• Approved $145,688,880 in CMHC loans for redevelopment, with $87,413,328 repayable and $58,275,552 forgivable (carried)
• Approved using certain wholly owned properties as collateral for the loans (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign related documents (carried)

CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Meeting

This agenda for the CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Meeting on October 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Hamilton Status of Women Committee

The Hamilton Status of Women Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 28, 2021, with a standard agenda including approval of minutes, communications, and discussion items. The only substantive item listed is the 2022 Committee Budget, which will be discussed. The rest of the agenda is procedural boilerplate.

• 2022 Committee Budget discussion
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021
• Land acknowledgement
• Next meeting scheduled for November 25, 2021

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for 15 Picardy Drive, a street renaming in Ancaster, and amendments to noise, waste, and parking by-laws. Council will also receive reports from committees and consider a code of conduct complaint against Don Jackson, a member of the Hamilton Veterans Committee. The agenda includes several items of correspondence and motions, but no major budget or policy decisions are listed.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 15 Picardy Drive, Stoney Creek (ZAH-21-038)
• Street renaming: portion of Woodworth Drive to Woodworth Drive West, Ancaster
• Amendments to noise, waste management, and on-street parking by-laws
• Code of conduct complaint report against Don Jackson, Hamilton Veterans Committee
• Motion for Ward 3 'Let's Get Growing' Seed Share Program

Council approved the initiation of a new Development Charges Background Study and the single-source procurement of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. as external consultants within a planned budget of $900K, with a directive to use a Request for Proposal for post-2023 studies. Council also approved a code of conduct report requesting a more fulsome apology from a Hamilton Veterans Committee member, and approved the withdrawal of an appeal allowing a 108.0-metre building height at 44 Hughson Street South.

• Approved 2023 Development Charges Background Study with Watson & Associates (13-0)
• Directed RFP for post-2023 Development Charges consulting services (13-0)
• Requested more fulsome apology from Don Jackson, Hamilton Veterans Committee (8-5)
• Withdrew appeal allowing 108.0m building height at 44 Hughson Street South (13-0)
• Approved $1,985 for Ward 3 Let's Get Growing Seed Share Program (13-0)
• Approved disposition of real estate in Barton-Tiffany area, kept confidential (9-3)
• Approved amendment to acquisition of part of 344 Mountain Brow Road (12-1)
• Passed By-laws 21-197 to 21-202, including zoning at 15 Picardy Drive (12-0)

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee is meeting to discuss ceremonial activities, including Remembrance Day civic service, garrison parade, wreath orders, and public use of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion. Staff will provide updates on SEAT and regional services, and COVID planning. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items lacking attached copies.

• Remembrance Day Civic Service discussion
• Garrison Parade and Service discussion
• Wreath Order discussion
• Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion public use discussion
• SEAT update and COVID planning

Committee Against Racism

The City of Hamilton's Committee Against Racism is meeting electronically to discuss the 2022 budget and elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Recording Secretary. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a councillor update, and community updates. No substantive policy decisions are listed beyond these items.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair and Recording Secretary
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021
• Councillor Nann update
• Community updates

CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Meeting

This is the annual shareholder meeting of CityHousing Hamilton Corporation, the city's housing provider. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, declarations of interest, and communications. The only substantive item is a shareholder resolution regarding endorsement of resolutions from the sole voting member, with an updated version and appendix attached.

• Shareholder Resolution - Endorsement Re: Resolutions of the Sole Voting Member (updated, with Appendix A)

The CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder meeting approved a resolution to refer proposed shareholder resolutions to the City of Hamilton Council for authorization. The resolutions relate to securing loans from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation through the National Housing Co-investment Fund, with certain properties pledged as security. The meeting also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and adjourned.

• Referred shareholder resolutions to Council for endorsement (Carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2020 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:22 a.m. (Carried)

General Issues Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No committee business is recorded in this text.

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

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Emergency and Community Services Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting on October 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to review various applications for minor variances and consents across rural, suburban, and urban areas. The meeting includes discussions on properties in Flamborough, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ancaster, and surrounding wards.

• Rural application for 881 Valens Road, Flamborough
• Applications for 177 Hwy #8, Flamborough
• Land use applications for 18 Miles Rd., Hamilton
• Development applications for 171-183 Glow Ave., Hamilton
• Application for 310 Frances Ave., Stoney Creek

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing a procurement request for the 2023 Development Charges Background Study. The committee will also meet in private to discuss a commercial relationship between the City of Hamilton and Garda Canada Security Corporation.

• 2023 Development Charges Background Study – Procurement Policy 11 Request
• Private session regarding commercial relationship with Garda Canada Security Corporation

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved a single-source procurement of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for the 2023 Development Charges Background Study, within a $900K budget, and directed staff to begin discussions on insurance challenges facing the taxi and snow plow industries. Both motions were carried unanimously (5-0 and 4-0, with one conflict). The committee also approved a notice of motion to create a procedure for timely council access to confidential documents.

• Approved initiating a new Development Charges Background Study and single-source procurement of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. within $900K budget (5-0)
• Approved directing Government Relations staff to discuss taxi and snow plow insurance challenges with ministries and municipalities (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved directing staff to obtain input from local taxi brokers and snow plow representatives before sending letters (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved delegation request from Hamilton Cab and Blue Line Tax for today's meeting (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved granting delegates an additional five minutes for their presentation (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved receiving the delegation from Hamilton Cab and Blue Line Tax (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved removing the taxi and snow plow relief item from the Outstanding Business List (4-0, Ferguson conflicted)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss city-wide economic development, including an update on employment areas and shovel-ready sites, and a 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan. They will also receive a status update on the Barton-Tiffany lands memorandum of understanding with Aeon Studios. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and commission reports, plus two private sessions on labour relations and real estate disposition.

• Employment Areas Inventory and Shovel-Ready Employment Areas Initiative Update (PED16161(b))
• 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan (PED21001)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Aeon Studios on Barton-Tiffany Lands – Status Update (PED19063(c))
• Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee Report 21-009
• Private: Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association collective agreement ratification (HUR21009)

The General Issues Committee approved the 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan, directing staff to implement actions that don't require policy changes or new resources, and to report back on others. The committee also approved the Shovel-Ready Employment Areas initiative, allowing the city to execute development agreements with employment land developers before subdivision approval. Several Business Improvement Area expenditure requests were approved, and a collective agreement with the Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association was ratified.

• Approved 2021-2025 Economic Development Action Plan (11-0)
• Approved Shovel-Ready Employment Areas initiative, authorizing early development agreements (12-0)
• Approved $2,462.89 for Locke Street BIA banners (11-0)
• Approved $11,363.76 for Westdale Village BIA planters (11-0)
• Approved $8,035.33 for Stoney Creek BIA planters and street furniture (11-0)
• Approved $5,727.12 for Downtown Hamilton BIA office equipment and street furniture (11-0)
• Ratified collective agreement with Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (9-0)
• Received status update on Aeon Studios Barton-Tiffany Lands MOU (9-2)

Mundialization Committee

The City of Hamilton's Mundialization Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items and discuss several topics. The main discussion items are the 2022 budget, twinning guidelines, and a photography contest. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or staff presentations listed.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget
• Discussion of Twinning Guidelines
• Discussion of Photography Contest and Working Group
• Communication on Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is discussing two specific heritage permit applications. The committee will review proposed structural changes to a residence in Waterdown and the installation of security barriers at City Hall.

• HP2021-050: Proposed roof raising, porch extension, and breezeway construction at 39 John Street East, Waterdown
• HP2021-051: Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation barriers at City Hall (71 Main Street West)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including appeals of official plan and zoning amendments, a noise control by-law update, and a request to appeal a minor variance decision. The agenda also includes delegation requests on election signs and encampment enforcement, and a motion on municipal law enforcement updates.

• Appeal of Rural Hamilton Official Plan Amendment RHOPA-19-007 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZAC-19-028 for 3355 Golf Club Road (Glanbrook)
• Appeal of Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment UHOPA-19-012, Zoning By-law Amendment ZAC-19-044 and Draft Plan of Subdivision 25T-2019005 for 522 Highway 6, 50 Horseshoe Crescent, 30, 36, 46 Dundas Street East (Waterdown)
• Public hearing for applications to amend Urban Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 05-200 for 1173 and 1203 Old Golf Links Road
• Noise Control By-law Update (PED21166)
• Request for direction to appeal Committee of Adjustment decision on minor variance HM/A-21:221 for 44 Hughson Street South

The Planning Committee approved amendments to the City of Hamilton Noise Control By-law 11-285 regarding delivery noise, and directed staff to withdraw an appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision allowing a 108.0-metre building at 44 Hughson Street South. The Committee also requested Municipal Law Enforcement include encampment enforcement data in weekly updates, and deferred a decision on the Old Golf Links Road development application to a future meeting.

• Approved Noise Control By-law 11-285 amendments re: delivery noise (6-0)
• Directed staff to withdraw appeal of minor variance at 44 Hughson Street South, allowing 108.0m building (5-0)
• Requested encampment enforcement data in weekly Municipal Law Enforcement updates (6-0)
• Deferred Old Golf Links Road Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to future meeting (6-0)
• Received reports on appeals for 3355 Golf Club Road and Waterdown properties (6-0, 5-0)
• Approved agenda, previous minutes, and delegation requests (6-0)

Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee

The Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, review 2020 neighbourhood grant final reports, and discuss its 2022 budget. Members will also consider requests from Beautiful Alleys to cover waste bin rental fees for cleanup events, and discuss committee membership and program updates.

• 2022 KHCG Committee Budget Review and Discussion
• 2020 KHCG Neighbourhood Grant Final Reports
• Request to cover waste bin rental fee for July 17th Birge and Emerald Streets cleanups
• Request to cover two waste bin rental fees for September 18th Fall CN & CP Rail cleanup events
• Discussion on whether a school board representative as voting member is still appropriate

LGBTQ Advisory Committee

The City of Hamilton's LGBTQ Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation about a proposed Rainbow Crosswalk in Waterdown, receive an update from the Hamilton Police Service's 2S&LGBTQIA+ liaison, and discuss several internal items including committee name change, budget donations, and the December meeting. The agenda is largely routine with discussion items and updates, plus notices of motion for upcoming elections and budget planning.

• Delegation from Mike Field, Acting Director of Transportation Operations, regarding a Rainbow Crosswalk in Waterdown
• Update from Rebecca Moran, 2S&LGBTQIA+ Liaison, Hamilton Police Service, including Bergman recommendations and Pride recommendations
• Discussion on changing the name of the committee
• Discussion on donations from the committee's budget
• Notices of motion for 2022 election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary, and 2022 committee budget

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting to review the COVID-19 situation report, discuss the Comprehensive Opioid Response, and consider 2021-2022 budgets for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services, Community Mental Health Promotion, and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programs. Delegations from McMaster University will address the EMBOLDEN study on older adults' mobility and climate change impacts on healthcare. A delegation from the AIDS Network will discuss a second Consumption Treatment Services site in Ward 3.

• COVID-19 Situation Report for October 18, 2021
• Comprehensive Opioid Response (BOH21009) with ward-level ED visit map
• Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services and Community Mental Health Promotion Program Budget 2021-2022 (BOH21008)
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Budget 2021-2022 (BOH21012)
• Delegation on second Consumption Treatment Services site in Ward 3

The Board of Health voted 12-0 to support the AIDS Network's application to the Ministry of Health for a second Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) site in Ward 3. The board also approved the 2021-2022 budgets for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services and Community Mental Health Promotion Program, including a net increase of 0.1 FTE, and the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program budget. A report on a Comprehensive Opioid Response was received, and a presentation on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton was received.

• Supported application for second CTS site in Ward 3 (12-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services and Community Mental Health Promotion Program budgets (12-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children program budget (11-0)
• Received Comprehensive Opioid Response report BOH21009 (11-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 (10-0)
• Approved delegation requests from McMaster University (13-0)
• Received COVID-19 activity overview presentation (11-0)

Development Industry Liaison Group

The Development Industry Liaison Group is meeting to discuss items affecting developers, including a presentation on park development standards and discussions on construction dewatering permitting and family-friendly housing consultation. The group will also receive an update on GRIDS and review minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation on Park Development Standards
• Discussion on Construction Dewatering Permitting
• Discussion on Family Friendly Housing Consultation
• GRIDS Update
• Review of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to the Solid Waste Management By-Law 20-221 and a plan to winterize public washrooms. The committee will also consider motions on a multi-use pathway, traffic circle beautification, and traffic calming measures, plus several due-date extensions for outstanding items.

• Amendment to Solid Waste Management By-Law 20-221 (PW20066(a))
• Winterizing public washrooms for winter operations (PW21031(a))
• Motion: Design of Mountain Brow Multi-Use Pathway between Fennell Avenue and Sam Lawrence Park (Ward 8)
• Motion: Kenilworth Traffic Circle Beautification (Ward 4)
• Motion: Installation of traffic calming measures at various locations in Ward 7

The Public Works Committee approved a two-year pilot program to operate 16 winter washroom locations, including portable toilets, with capital and operating costs funded from reserves. It also approved traffic calming measures on several roads in Wards 7 and 9, and a $150,000 design for the Mountain Brow Multi-Use Pathway. All motions were carried unanimously, with one councillor absent.

• Approved two-year winter washroom pilot with 16 locations (8-0)
• Approved $168,125 capital for washroom upgrades (8-0)
• Approved $172,500 for washroom security infrastructure (8-0)
• Approved $671,200 operating costs for washroom pilot (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 design for Mountain Brow Multi-Use Pathway (8-0)
• Approved $275,000 Kenilworth traffic circle beautification (9-0)
• Approved traffic calming on Byng, Massena, Acadia Drives (9-0)
• Approved traffic calming on Pinehill Drive with 7 speed cushions (9-0)

Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees

The Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approval of minutes and agenda. The main substantive items are discussions on the 2022 budget and a plan of action, though no details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget
• Discussion of Plan of Action
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive correspondence on several agricultural topics and to review a draft Agricultural Impact Assessment related to GRIDS 2/MCR growth options. The agenda includes discussion of salt/saline runoff into agricultural fields and approval of previous meeting minutes. Most items are for information or discussion, with no final decisions listed.

• GRIDS 2 / MCR Draft Agricultural Impact Assessment and Growth Option Evaluation (staff presentation)
• Correspondence re: palm products in dairy cows feed (referred from Council)
• Correspondence from Town of Plymptom-Wyoming re: carbon tax exemption for primary agriculture producers
• Correspondence re: Farm Business Registration Number on agricultural building permit applications
• Discussion item: Salt/Saline Runoff into Agricultural Fields

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is holding a transportation roundtable. The meeting includes a panel discussion featuring representatives from DARTS, ATS, HSR, Hamilton Cab, and Blue Line.

• Panel discussion regarding DARTS, ATS, and HSR
• Discussion on taxi services including Hamilton Cab and Blue Line

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including zoning by-law amendments, street renamings, and an update on the city's encampment response. The agenda includes reports from several committees and a large volume of correspondence, mostly from residents requesting an end to encampment evictions. Council will also vote on numerous by-laws, including changes to on-street parking and official plan amendments.

• Encampment Response Update (PED21188(a)/HSC20038(d)/LS21039) - information report
• Zoning By-law amendments for 90 Garner Road East, Ancaster (Ward 12)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 30 to Rural Hamilton Official Plan and No. 155 to Urban Hamilton Official Plan
• Street renamings: William Street to Vinegar Hill (Waterdown), Margaret Street to Cheryl Lynn Lane (Lynden), and others
• Removal of Part Lot Control for 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Toffee Trail, Stoney Creek (Ward 5)

Council approved the 2022 budget guidelines, directing city departments and boards to prepare their tax operating budgets with a 2% guideline, with any increases beyond that requiring explanation. Council also approved a $1M continuation of the 'Rent Ready' housing rent bank program, funded from the 2021 Housing Stability Benefit surplus. Additionally, council approved several HSR fare incentives, including reduced paid rides and free transit for children aged 6-12, and denied five Hamilton Tax Increment Grants.

• Approved 2022 budget guidelines with 2% tax increase guideline (10-3)
• Approved $1M continuation of 'Rent Ready' housing rent bank (10-0)
• Approved HSR fare incentives: 8 paid rides/week, free rides for kids 6-12 (13-0)
• Denied five Hamilton Tax Increment Grants (6-4)
• Approved heritage permit for relocation of 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (11-1)
• Approved acquisition of HWDSB property at 630-640 Rymal Road East (12-0)
• Approved acquisition of HWDSB property at 20 Lake Avenue South, Stoney Creek (12-0)
• Approved revised Water Leak Adjustment Policy, effective Jan 1, 2022 (10-0)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee is reviewing spending requests for several BIAs. The meeting also includes staff presentations on vaccination verification enforcement and the My Main Street Program.

• Locke Street BIA expenditure request
• Westdale Village BIA expenditure request
• Stoney Creek BIA expenditure request
• Downtown Hamilton BIA expenditure request
• Vaccination verification enforcement update

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting electronically to review working group updates, an AODA annual status report, and a draft 2022 budget submission. They will also discuss social determinants of health in COVID-19 and consider a leave of absence request.

• Formation of an Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group
• AODA Annual Status Report presentation
• 2022 Budget Submission for the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (draft)
• Discussion of Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19 (BOH20015)
• Request from Aznive Mallett for leave of absence until November 9, 2021

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities established an ad hoc Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group to develop accessible design guidelines for City-owned open spaces, and approved a $6,100 base budget submission for 2022 to be referred to the budget process. The committee also approved a leave of absence for a member, invited an author to present, and received updates from several working groups and staff.

• Established Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group (carried)
• Approved $6,100 2022 budget submission for referral to budget process (carried)
• Authorized Aznive Mallett's leave of absence until November 9, 2021 (carried)
• Invited Denise Davy to present at a future meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 14 and September 24, 2021 meetings (carried)
• Received updates from Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Transportation, and Strategic Planning working groups (carried)
• Deferred two items to November 9, 2021 meeting (carried)

Food Advisory Committee

The City of Hamilton's Food Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda includes a staff presentation on the Neighbourhood Action Strategy, a discussion of an information report on the Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19, and updates on working groups and the committee's budget. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• Staff presentation by Adam Watson on Neighbourhood Action Strategy Update
• Discussion of Information Report on Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19
• Food Advisory Budget Update
• Working Group update
• Approval of Sept 14, 2021 minutes

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding a Development Charges complaint. The matter involves Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit at 27 Rachel Drive and Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit at 19 Picardy Drive.

• Development Charges Complaint - Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit (27 Rachel Drive)
• Development Charges Complaint - Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit (19 Picardy Drive)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including accessing capital repair funds for CityHousing Hamilton, standardizing electronic patient care records, and a motion on youth violent crimes. The agenda also includes consent items on residential care facilities, early years programs, and physiotherapy services procurement, plus a delegation on extreme heat response.

• Accessing Capital Repair Funds National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund CityHousing Hamilton (HSC19048(b))
• Electronic Patient Care Record System Standardization (HSC21035)
• Procurement of Physiotherapy Services (HSC21040) (Wards 7 and 13)
• Motion on Youth Violent Crimes (Clark)
• Delegation by Tom Cooper on extreme heat response

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved all items on its agenda, referring them to Council for final consideration. Key approvals include a single-source physiotherapy contract with Hamilton Physio Clinic for Macassa and Wentworth Lodges, and the standardization and single-source procurement of the iMedic electronic patient care record system for paramedic services. The committee also authorized agreements for CityHousing Hamilton capital repairs funding and directed staff to develop a city-wide action plan to address guns and gangs.

• Approved single-source physiotherapy contract with Hamilton Physio Clinic for 18 months (4-0)
• Approved iMedic as standardized paramedic records system with 5-year single-source contract (4-0)
• Authorized agreements with CMHC and CityHousing Hamilton for capital repair funding (4-0)
• Directed staff to develop city-wide action plan on guns and gangs (4-0)
• Approved $500 for Seniors Advisory Committee International Day of Older Persons event (4-0)
• Received Residential Care Facility Liaison Update #5 (4-0)
• Received Early Years Update (4-0)
• Approved agenda, previous minutes, advisory committee minutes, and outstanding business list amendments (4-0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review several financial and administrative items, including a revised Water Leak Adjustment Policy, quarterly procurement reports, and a consultant report on accessible transportation. The committee will also discuss the discontinuation of water billing services by Alectra Utilities and an expression of interest for the Audit and Accountability Fund. A confidential appendix to the water leak policy will be discussed in closed session.

• Revised Water Leak Adjustment Policy (FCS21087/LS21037) with confidential appendix
• 2021 Second Quarter Request for Tenders and Proposals Report (FCS21008(a))
• 2021 Second Quarter Emergency and Non-competitive Procurements Report (FCS21009(a))
• Discontinuation of Water Billing Services by Alectra Utilities (FCS21082)
• Consultant Report to Accessible Transportation Services (PW21055)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved a revised Water Leak Adjustment Policy effective January 1, 2022, and authorized engaging ServLine by HomeServe to implement it. The committee also approved a $0.01 daily increase in water fixed charges for residential properties with individual meters, and directed staff to amend the Community Improvement Plan to extend water leak adjustments to rental properties. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved revised Water Leak Adjustment Policy effective Jan 1, 2022 (3-0, two conflicts)
• Authorized engaging ServLine by HomeServe to implement the policy (3-0, two conflicts)
• Approved $0.01 daily increase in water fixed charges for residential properties with individual meters (3-0, two conflicts)
• Directed staff to amend Community Improvement Plan to extend water leak adjustments to rental properties (3-0, two conflicts)
• Received 2021 Second Quarter procurement reports (5-0)
• Received Consultant Report on Accessible Transportation Services (5-0)
• Authorized submitting expressions of interest for Audit and Accountability Fund Intake 3 (5-0)
• Directed staff to request Alectra Utilities chair attend General Issues Committee re: water billing discontinuation (5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider 27 applications for minor variances and consents to the zoning by-law across Hamilton, including rural, suburban, and urban wards. The agenda lists each property with its file number, agent, and owner, but does not include the specific details of each request. This is a routine meeting to decide on individual property relief requests.

• 892 Green Mountain Rd. E., Stoney Creek (SC/A-21:337)
• 777 Upper James St., Hamilton — Canadian Tire (HM/A-21:333)
• 122 Martindale Crescent, Ancaster — Home Depot (AN/B-21:82)
• 88 & 92 Locke St. N., Hamilton (HM/A-21:325, HM/B-21:73)
• 9255 Airport Rd., Glanbrook (GL/A-21:332)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several city-wide items, including a possible move to internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, a public engagement policy, and a municipal tax competitiveness study. The agenda also includes multiple tax increment grant applications for properties in Wards 2, 3, and 4, and a request for a disaster mitigation fund. Two private and confidential items relate to potential land acquisitions from the school board.

• Internet voting for 2026 municipal election (FCS20081(a))
• 2020 Municipal Tax Competitiveness Study (FCS21083)
• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund intake (FCS21090)
• Tax increment grants for 675-681 Barton St E, 571-575 King St E, 408-414 King St E, 152-154 James St N, 289-293 Kenilworth Ave N
• Private land deals: 630-640 Rymal Rd E and 20 Lake Ave S

The General Issues Committee approved the 2022 budget guidelines, directing departments to prepare operating budgets within a 2% guideline tax increase and a 0.6% capital levy increase. It also approved making CityLAB a permanent program at $63,000/year, increased the election reserve by $150,000 for internet voting, and approved a $105.957M disaster mitigation funding submission. Five tax increment grant applications were defeated in a 4-5 vote.

• Approved 2022 budget guidelines with 2% tax increase cap (11-0)
• Approved CityLAB transition to permanent program at $63,000/year (9-0)
• Approved $150,000 increase to election reserve for internet voting (8-2)
• Approved $105.957M disaster mitigation funding submission (10-0)
• Defeated five tax increment grant applications (4-5)
• Approved voting technology procurement with Dominion Voting Systems (10-0)
• Approved purchase offers for two school board properties (8-0 each)
• Directed staff to communicate wastewater overflows with Indigenous Water Protectors (9-0)

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The Hamilton Cycling Committee is meeting electronically to discuss its 2022 workplan and budget, receive staff updates on the Keddy Access Trail, road cut program, and bicycle boulevards, and consider motions on cycling infrastructure connectivity and bike lane asphalt. The agenda includes several staff presentations and discussion items, but no final decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• 2022 HCyc workplan and budget discussion
• Update on Keddy Access Trail
• Road Cut Program overview
• Breadalbane and Pearl/Kent bicycle boulevards
• Motions on Upper Wellington cycling infrastructure, Barton and Fifty Road EA, and bike lane asphalt

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest, plus a staff presentation on the 2022 municipal election and a discussion item on social determinants of health in COVID-19. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Staff presentation on 2022 municipal election
• Discussion of Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19 report
• Approval of June minutes
• Electronic meeting due to City Hall closure

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal, heritage permits, street name changes, and zoning by-law amendments. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and a motion regarding a demolition permit.

• Appeal of Phase 2 of Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 354 King Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• By-laws to incorporate city lands into Leavitt Boulevard, Glanair Drive, and Aeropark Boulevard
• Demolition permit for 52 Albany Avenue and motion for demolition permit at 1347 Upper Wellington Street
• Heritage permit application for relocation of 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
• Next Generation 9-1-1 street name amendments for Bayview Avenue, Margaret Street, William Street, Union Street, and portions of Woodworth Drive

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1411 and 1415 Upper Wellington Street, allowing a seven-storey long-term care facility with 128 beds and 132 retirement suites. The committee also approved a heritage permit for redevelopment at 18-28 King Street East, and denied a heritage permit for the relocation of 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. Several road incorporation and street renaming items were also approved.

• Approved zoning change for 128-bed long-term care facility at 1411/1415 Upper Wellington St (7-0)
• Approved heritage permit for façade integration at 18-28 King Street East (7-0)
• Denied heritage permit for relocation of 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (5-2)
• Approved demolition permit for 52 Albany Avenue (7-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1347 Upper Wellington Street (7-0)
• Approved street renamings for Next Generation 9-1-1 (7-0)
• Approved incorporating city lands into Leavitt Boulevard and Dundas Street East (7-0)
• Approved incorporating city lands into Glanair Drive and Aeropark Boulevard (7-0)

School Board Properties Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton, ON School Board Properties Sub-Committee meeting on 2021-10-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including HSR fare incentives for ridership recovery, a proposed road closure and sale at 241 Dundas Street East in Waterdown, and amendments to the animal ownership by-law to add leash-free dog parks. The committee will also consider motions on speed cushions, dynamic speed signs, a rainbow crosswalk, and 2021 Mum Show admission fees.

• HSR Fare Incentives for Ridership Recovery (PW21056)
• Proposed permanent closure and sale of road allowance at 241 Dundas Street East, Waterdown (PW21057)
• Amendments to By-law 12-031 to include Rail Trail and Globe Leash Free Dog Parks, and update mapping for Corporal Nathan Cirillo Leash Free Area
• Installation of speed cushions on Dulgaren Street and dynamic speed signs on Limeridge Road East (Ward 6)
• 2021 Mum Show Admission Fees

The Public Works Committee approved several measures to encourage HSR ridership recovery, including reducing the loyalty program threshold to 8 paid rides per week, offering free rides for children aged 6-12 with a PRESTO card, and a temporary free-fare promotion on Route 18 Waterdown. The committee also approved the permanent closure and sale of a road allowance abutting 241 Dundas Street East, Waterdown, and increased the budget for clearwell improvements at the Woodward Water Treatment Plant. All motions were carried unanimously (8-0).

• Approved HSR fare incentives: loyalty program reduced to 8 paid rides/week, free rides for children 6-12, and Route 18 promotion (8-0)
• Approved permanent closure and sale of road allowance at 241 Dundas Street East, Waterdown (8-0)
• Increased Woodward Water Treatment Plant clearwell construction contract to $2,500,000 for Bennett Mechanical Installations (8-0)
• Increased AECOM consultancy contract for clearwell improvements to $400,000 (8-0)
• Approved amendments to By-law 12-031 to include Rail Trail and Globe Leash Free Dog Parks (8-0)
• Approved free admission for 2021 Mum Show, absorbing $39,000 budget reduction (8-0)
• Approved installation of speed cushions on Dulgaren Street up to $14,000 (8-0)
• Approved installation of 4 dynamic speed signs on Limeridge Road East up to $19,000 (8-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will hear a staff presentation on the 'Complete, Livable, Better Streets Design' project, discuss working groups and committees, and consider a letter of support for Light Rail Transit, among other items.

• Staff presentation: 'Complete, Livable, Better Streets Design' by Trevor Jenkins, Peter Topalovic, Brian Hollingworth
• Discussion of working groups: Getting Around Hamilton, Elder Adult Abuse, Housing, Communication
• Discussion of working committees including Age-Friendly Plan Governance and Older Adult Network
• General information: Light Rail Transit letter of support
• General information: Feedback on Social Determinants of Health in COVID-19

Municipal Act Appeals

This agenda for the Hamilton Municipal Act Appeals meeting on 2021-09-30 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Municipal Act Appeals meeting approved all 16 property tax adjustment applications listed in the minutes, all for classification changes. The adjustments range from $0.00 to -$129,873.03, with most affecting properties at 450 Sherman Ave N. No delegations or other speakers were registered for the meeting.

• Approved tax adjustment of -$873.87 for 450 Sherman Ave N (2018, app #42115)
• Approved tax adjustment of $918.84 for 450 Sherman Ave N (2018, app #41219)
• Approved tax adjustment of $0.00 for 454 Upper Wentworth St (2020, app #40558)
• Approved tax adjustment of $0.00 for 450 Inverness Ave E (2020, app #40559)
• Approved tax adjustment of -$129,873.03 for 1133 Industrial Dr (2020, app #40485)
• Approved remaining 11 adjustments for 450 Sherman Ave N, ranging from -$1,018.25 to $1,906.19

Waste Management Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then hear updates on the status of 2020 Solid Waste Management Master Plan action items and changes to the Waste-Free Ontario Act, including Blue Box and Hazardous and Special Products regulations. Staff will present operational updates on waste collection and processing, collection design requirements, the waste management by-law, promotion and education, and multi-residential waste audits. The committee will also receive information from the City Clerk on social determinants of health in COVID-19.

• Status of 2020 SWMMP Action Items
• Waste-Free Ontario Act Updates (Blue Box Regulation, HSP Regulation)
• Waste Collection Service Operations update
• Waste Processing Service Operations update
• Multi-Residential Waste Audits update

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including several by-laws on rental housing licensing, secondary dwelling unit regulations, and a new Community Improvement Plan for commercial districts. The agenda also includes committee reports, correspondence on topics like vaccination policies and encampments, and a motion to fill a vacant Ward 5 councillor seat.

• Rental Housing By-law 21-166 to amend licensing rules (Wards 1, 8, 14)
• Zoning amendments for secondary dwelling units city-wide (CI-20-E)
• By-law to adopt Revitalizing Hamilton's Commercial Districts Community Improvement Plan
• Motion to repeal Interim Control By-law 20-186 for Pleasant View Area Lands
• Declaration of vacancy and method to fill Ward 5 councillor office

Council approved the Rental Housing Pilot Program and Transition Plan, including a draft by-law and fee schedule for licensing rental units in Wards 1, 8, and parts of Ward 14. The two-year pilot aims for full cost recovery with no net levy impact. Council also declared a vacancy for the Ward 5 councillor seat and approved filling it by appointment.

• Approved Rental Housing Pilot Program and Transition Plan (9-1)
• Approved Rental Housing By-law 21-166 (10-0)
• Declared vacancy in Ward 5 councillor office (12-1)
• Approved filling Ward 5 vacancy by appointment (10-3)
• Defeated amendment to allow council questions to Ward 5 candidates (3-10)
• Approved amended transit funding amounts ($370,078,800 request, $504,676,000 total cost) (13-0)
• Repealed Interim Control By-law 20-186 for Pleasant View area (13-0)
• Appointed Councillor Farr to Hamilton Police Services Board (13-0)

Committee Against Racism

The Committee Against Racism is scheduled to discuss several implementation plans and updates. Discussion items include the 2021 Workplan, the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Framework, and the 2022 Budget.

• Implementation Action Plan - 2021 Workplan discussion
• Update on Equity Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• NCCM Update regarding recommendations and motions
• Review of 2022 Budget
• Virtual Collaborative Roundtable Event communication

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to review the 2021 Arts Awards Program Evaluation and provide updates on public art. The committee will also discuss the 2022 AAC budget submission and social determinants of health related to COVID-19.

• 2022 AAC Budget Submission discussion
• 2021 Arts Awards Program Evaluation Report presentation
• Public Art Update presentation
• Review of Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report
• Public hearings for CARFAC and Artists' Legal Advice Services

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee is meeting electronically to discuss routine business and several upcoming events. Agenda items include a SEAT update and COVID planning, a regional services update, and discussions on the Remembrance Day Service, Garrison Parade, and the HVC Wreath Project. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• SEAT update and COVID planning
• Regional services update
• Remembrance Day Service discussion
• Garrison Parade discussion
• HVC Wreath Project discussion

School Board Properties Sub-Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No agenda topics were identified in the record.

All Advisory Committees Meeting

This meeting consists of scheduled presentations from several city advisory committees. The agenda includes updates and reports from groups covering topics such as housing, waste management, and cycling.

• Presentations by Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities
• Presentations by Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee
• Presentations by Waste Management Advisory Committee
• Presentations by Hamilton Cycling Committee
• Presentations by Food Advisory Committee

The All Advisory Committees Meeting on September 27, 2021, was held virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda was approved, and 15 advisory committee presentations were received, covering topics from Aboriginal affairs to waste management. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved September 27, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Received 15 advisory committee presentations (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m. (carried)

Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee

The Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee will review the Capital Project Closing Report and the Capital Projects Status Report as of June 30, 2021. The closing report covers completed projects, while the status report provides an update on ongoing capital projects. A confidential appendix to the status report will be discussed in closed session regarding land acquisition/disposition and litigation.

• Capital Project Closing Report as of June 30, 2021 (FCS21080)
• Capital Projects Status Report as of June 30, 2021 (FCS21079)
• Confidential Appendix C to FCS21079 (closed session, land/litigation)
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting

The Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee voted unanimously to refer two reports to the General Issues Committee. The first authorizes transferring $366,793 to the Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve, closing completed or cancelled capital projects, and approving budget appropriations. The second receives the capital projects status reports as of June 30, 2021, including a confidential appendix. All motions carried 4-0.

• Approved referral of capital project closing report (FCS21080) to General Issues Committee (4-0)
• Authorized transfer of $366,793 to Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve (4-0)
• Directed closure of completed/cancelled capital projects per policy (4-0)
• Approved capital projects budget appropriations for Jan-Jun 2021 (4-0)
• Received capital projects status reports (FCS21079) as information (4-0)
• Kept confidential appendix C to FCS21079 confidential (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The committee approved the agenda, received a staff presentation on Temporary Patio Programs, and heard a delegation from Susan Creer of Accessible Hamilton about additional accessibility concerns with the programs. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the information and approving the delegation request.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved delegation request from Susan Creer, Accessible Hamilton (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Temporary Patio Programs (carried)
• Received delegation from Susan Creer on accessibility concerns (carried)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee approved Heritage Permit HP2021-037 for the redevelopment of 18-28 King Street East, which includes integrating designated heritage facades into a new six-storey mixed-use building, subject to numerous conditions. The committee also denied Heritage Permit HP2021-033 for the relocation of the designated heritage building at 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, deeming it premature. Both decisions were referred to the Planning Committee for further consideration.

• Approved HP2021-037 for facade integration at 18-28 King Street East, subject to conditions (carried)
• Denied HP2021-033 for relocation of 398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, as premature (carried)
• Approved delegation requests from Megan Hobson, Paula Kilburn, Brenda Khes, and Bob Maton (carried)
• Received correspondence regarding HP2021-033 and referred to item 8.2 (carried)
• Received Policy & Design Working Group meeting notes from Dec 2020 to Jun 2021 (carried)
• Received Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee minutes from Jul-Aug 2021 (carried)
• Received Inventory & Research Working Group notes from Jun 21, 2021 (carried)
• Received delegated approvals for eight heritage permit applications (carried)

Municipal Act Appeals

The Municipal Act Appeals committee approved all 27 applications under Section 357 of the Municipal Act for the 2020 taxation year, each with a tax adjustment of $0.00. All properties were listed as 'Razed by Fire/Demo/Other'. No delegations or speakers were registered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

• Approved 27 Section 357 tax adjustment applications (all $0.00 adjustments)
• Approved adjustment for 1266 South Service Rd (App #42080)
• Approved adjustment for 430 McNeilly Rd (App #42081)
• Approved adjustment for 158-166 Upper Mount Albion (App #42082)
• Approved adjustment for 1775-1801 Stone Church Rd E (App #42083)
• Approved adjustment for 40 Bay St S (App #42084)
• Approved adjustment for 116 King St W (App #42085)
• Approved adjustment for 68 George St (App #42086)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved all four substantive items on its agenda, referring them to Council for final consideration. These included receiving the 2020 Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging, approving budget variance transfers and complement changes, adopting a new Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan, and endorsing management responses to a road maintenance tools audit. All votes were unanimous (5-0), with two councillors absent.

• Received 2020 Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging (5-0)
• Approved 2021 budget variance transfers and complement changes (5-0)
• Approved new Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan (5-0)
• Approved management responses to road maintenance tools audit (5-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee approved the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Framework, including a $200,000 training budget and three new full-time equivalent positions (estimated at $396,870.14 annually). The committee also received reports on the COVID-19 Recovery Framework, Hamilton@Work future work models, and the Return to Workplace Strategy. Several real estate transactions for industrial land were approved, and a personnel matter was approved with a 9-2 vote.

• Approved EDI Framework with $200K training and 3 new FTEs (13-0)
• Received COVID-19 Recovery Framework report (13-0)
• Received Hamilton@Work future work models report (13-0)
• Received Return to Workplace Strategy report (11-0)
• Approved Waterdown BIA $5,581.91 for hanging baskets (13-0)
• Approved industrial land sale amendment (11-0)
• Approved industrial land acquisition option (11-0)
• Approved personnel matter direction (9-2)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to review seven heritage permit applications for properties in Hamilton and Waterdown. Items include proposed demolitions, tree removal, and exterior alterations. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• HP2021-044: Proposed demolition and rebuild of dwelling at 983 Beach Boulevard, Hamilton
• HP2021-045: Removal of Honey Locust tree at 71 Main Street West, Hamilton due to rot and public risk
• HP2021-046: Replacement of storefront glazing and installation of signs at 110 King Street East, Hamilton
• HP2021-049: Roof replacement with metal shingles at Sunday School building, 137 Strathcona Avenue North, Hamilton
• HP2021-043: Proposed demolition of detached garage at 19 Mill Street South, Waterdown

Planning Committee

The Hamilton Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning items, including a rental housing pilot program, a community improvement plan for commercial districts, housekeeping amendments to official plans and zoning by-laws, and updates to secondary dwelling unit regulations. The agenda also includes appeals for specific development applications and a confidential legal update. Several items are carried over from previous meetings.

• Rental Housing Pilot Program and Transition Plan (PED21097(a)) deferred from August 10, 2021
• Revitalizing Hamilton's Commercial Districts Community Improvement Plan and financial incentive programs (PED21035(a))
• Housekeeping amendments to Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plans and Zoning By-law No. 05-200 (PED21167)
• Modifications to Secondary Dwelling Unit regulations (PED20093(b))
• Appeal for lands at 870 Scenic Drive and 828 Sanatorium Road (PED21162)

The Planning Committee approved a two-year rental housing licensing pilot program for Wards 1, 8, and parts of Ward 14, including a fee schedule for full cost recovery. The committee also approved a new Community Improvement Plan for commercial districts with financial incentive programs, and housekeeping amendments to the Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plans and multiple zoning by-laws. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved the Rental Housing Pilot Program and Transition Plan, including a draft by-law and fee schedule for a two-year licensing pilot in Wards 1, 8, and parts of Ward 14.
• Approved the Revitalizing Hamilton's Commercial Districts Community Improvement Plan, including new financial incentive programs and the repeal of two older by-laws.
• Approved housekeeping amendments to the Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plans and updates to the City of Hamilton Zoning By-law 05-200 and other municipal zoning by-laws.
• Approved modifications and updates to existing Secondary Dwelling Unit Regulations across all local zoning by-laws.
• Received a report on Family Friendly Housing and authorized public consultation on a discussion paper.
• Approved confidential instructions regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for lands at 157 Upper Centennial Parkway.
• Directed staff to consider future re-designations and rezonings for Wilson Street West, Limeridge Road East, and Upper James Street.
• Approved changes to the Outstanding Business List, removing completed items and setting new due dates for others.

Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee

The Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including final reports from the 2020 Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant program, updates on the 2021 grant cycle, and whether a school board representative should remain a voting member. The committee will also consider requests from Beautiful Alleys to cover waste bin rental fees for cleanup events, and receive updates on the Team Up to Clean Up program.

• Discussion on whether a school board representative should remain a voting member
• Review of 2020 Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant final reports
• Update on 2021 Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant program
• Request to cover waste bin rental fee for July 17th Birge and Emerald Streets cleanups
• Request to cover waste bin rental fees for September 18th Fall CN & CP Rail cleanup events

LGBTQ Advisory Committee

The LGBTQ Advisory Committee is meeting to approve a citizen committee report on its June 2021 Community Conversation, send two delegates to a roundtable with the disability advisory committee, and approve an honorarium for Two Spirit community input on renaming the committee. Members will also discuss updates on outstanding reports, working groups, and a police engagement survey.

• Motion to recommend Citizen Committee Report on June 15, 2021 Community Conversation
• Motion to approve 2 delegates to Virtual Collaborative Roundtable with Persons with Disabilities' Transportation Working Group on Oct 14, 2021
• Motion to approve honorarium for Two Spirit communities' input on committee name change
• Discussion: Hamilton Police Service Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Engagement Survey
• Motion to recommend report on recording and retaining meeting proceedings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure and public safety items, including a feasibility study for an emergency sewage overflow at the Old Dundas Road pumping station, accelerated lead water service line replacement options, and an update on automated speed enforcement. The agenda also includes public hearings on closing a portion of Trimble Road and signage at Parkside Cemetery, plus motions on leash-free dog parks and traffic calming on East 13th Street.

• Old Dundas Road Sewage Pumping Station emergency overflow to Ancaster Creek feasibility study (Item 10.1)
• Feasibility of 5-year and 10-year accelerated lead water service line replacement options (Item 7.1)
• Automated Speed Enforcement update (Item 10.5)
• Proposed permanent closure of portion of Trimble Road, Glanbrook (Item 9.1)
• Amendments to By-law 12-031 to add two leash-free dog parks and update mapping for Corporal Nathan Cirillo Leash Free area (Item 11.1)

The Public Works Committee approved making the automated speed enforcement (ASE) pilot a permanent program, using two mobile units at 24 rotating locations (one per ward plus nine school zones) starting in 2022. The committee also approved a $650,000 construction contract to E.S. Fox Limited and a $75,000 consultancy contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for upgrades to the Old Dundas Road wastewater pumping station. A single-source supply contract for water treatment coagulant Sternpac70 from Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc. for up to five years was also approved. All decisions were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved permanent automated speed enforcement program with 24 locations (8-0)
• Approved $650,000 construction contract to E.S. Fox Limited for Old Dundas Road pumping station (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 consultancy contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for Old Dundas Road pumping station (7-0)
• Approved single-source supply of Sternpac70 coagulant from Kemira Water Solutions for up to 5 years (7-0)
• Approved permanent closure of a portion of Trimble Road, Glanbrook (8-0)
• Approved $500,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation funding application for Eastwood Park spray pad (8-0)
• Approved installation of traffic calming measures on East 13th Street, funded up to $7,000 from Ward 7 account (8-0)
• Deferred amendments to By-law 12-031 for leash-free dog parks to October 4, 2021 meeting (8-0)

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting to receive updates on COVID-19 activity in the city, review correspondence on public health funding and programs, and consider endorsing letters on eye care and COVID-19 testing centres. The agenda also includes a governance education session for board members and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Correspondence from Northwestern Health Unit on IPAC Hub Model and Public Health Mitigation Funding
• Correspondence from Peterborough Public Health on unfunded programs including menu labelling and vision screening
• Correspondence from Kathleen Hill and Tyler Brown urging to save eye care for Hamilton residents
• Correspondence from Jennifer Kranz on COVID-19 testing centres
• Overview of COVID-19 activity in Hamilton from March 11, 2020 to present

The Hamilton Board of Health endorsed three correspondence items urging support for public health funding, including unfunded programs, eye care services, and funding support from a health unit. The board also received a governance education session report and approved a motion to have the Mayor and Medical Officer of Health contact Ottawa and Toronto boards to learn about their semi-autonomous governance models. All decisions were carried with recorded votes, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Endorsed correspondence on unfunded programs, eye care, and funding support (12-0)
• Received Board of Health Governance Education Session report (11-0)
• Approved correspondence with Ottawa and Toronto boards on governance models (8-3)
• Approved agenda as amended (11-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 (11-0)
• Received correspondence on IPAC Hub, mitigation funding, and COVID-19 testing (11-0)
• Approved two delegation requests (12-0)
• Received COVID-19 activity overview presentation (9-0)

Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

This agenda for the Hamilton Licensing Tribunal meeting on September 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to hear a development charges complaint filed by Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit (27 Rachel Drive) and Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit (19 Picardy Drive) under the Development Charges Act. The agenda includes only this hearing item, plus standard procedural items.

• Development charges complaint by Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit (27 Rachel Drive)
• Development charges complaint by Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit (19 Picardy Drive)
• Hearing pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997

The committee approved the agenda and adjourned the development charges hearing for Trillium Housing Winona Non Profit (27 Rachel Drive) and Trillium Housing Highbury Non Profit (19 Picardy Drive) until October 12, 2021. Councillor Wilson declared a perceived interest due to her husband's role with Hamilton Community Foundation, a lender to Trillium Housing, and did not vote on the adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m. No substantive decisions were made beyond the adjournment.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adjourned development charges hearing for Trillium Housing Winona and Highbury to Oct. 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:36 a.m. (5-0)

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider committee reports, motions, and by-laws. Notable items include a withdrawn encampment response strategy, a motion to amend traffic calming measures in Ward 6, and a reconsideration of the Ancaster Tennis Club loan. The agenda also includes several by-laws for road closures, part lot control removals, and parking/traffic regulation changes.

• Encampment Response Strategy motion withdrawn (Item 6.1)
• Motion to amend traffic calming measures in Ward 6 (Item 6.2)
• Reconsideration of Ancaster Tennis Club loan request (Item 7.1)
• By-law to close and sell portion of Utter Place, Ward 9 (Bill 152)
• By-law to remove part lot control at 99 Springstead Drive, Stoney Creek (Bill 153)

Council approved a grant of up to $21.1 million to a Rapid Housing Initiative project providing housing for women and gender-diverse adults facing homelessness, and authorized advancing up to $9.35 million in trust for the property acquisition. Council also approved a $940,000 interest-free loan to the Ancaster Tennis Club with amended repayment terms, and approved a $15,000 grant for the Stirton Tot Lot community greenspace project. A motion to integrate the Encampment Response Strategy into the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan was defeated.

• Approved $21.1M grant for RHI-2 women's housing project (14-0)
• Authorized $9.35M advance for property acquisition (14-0)
• Approved $940,000 Ancaster Tennis Club loan with amended repayment (14-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Stirton Tot Lot greenspace project (14-0)
• Defeated motion to integrate Encampment Response Strategy into Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (8-5)
• Approved LRT Memorandum of Understanding with Metrolinx and MTO (11-3)
• Approved Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 540 King Street East (6-5)
• Approved amendments to Financial Incentive Program to mitigate tenant displacement (11-0)

Mundialization Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Mundialization Committee with a standard agenda. The committee will approve minutes, hear communications, and discuss items including an advisory event presentation, a virtual collaborative roundtable event, and a photography contest. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2021
• Discussion of All Advisory Event Presentation
• Discussion of Virtual Collaborative Roundtable Event
• Discussion of Photography Contest
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss items including a delegation from YWCA Hamilton, a Community Improvement Plan review update, and a Waterdown BIA expenditure request. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 and can be viewed on the city's YouTube channel.

• Delegation from Alex Weinberger, YWCA Hamilton, on collaboration with BIAs
• Waterdown Business Improvement Area Expenditure Request
• Community Improvement Plan Review verbal update
• Hamilton Day – Hamilton Chamber of Commerce initiative
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021

The committee approved a $5,581.91 expenditure request from the Waterdown BIA for the purchase and maintenance of 49 hanging baskets, funded from the Community Improvement Plan Contribution Program. The item was referred to the General Issues Committee for consideration. All other agenda items were received or approved as routine, including the agenda, previous minutes, staff presentations, and discussion items.

• Approved Waterdown BIA expenditure of $5,581.91 for 49 hanging baskets, funded from CIP Contribution Program (BIA Payments Account 815010-56905).
• Approved the September 14, 2021 agenda as amended.
• Approved the July 13, 2021 minutes as presented.
• Received the Infection Prevention and Control Team update presentation.
• Received the YWCA Hamilton presentation.
• Received the Community Improvement Plan Review verbal update.
• Received the Hamilton Day – Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Initiative discussion.
• Received the OBIAA Conference 2021 and Annual General Meetings 2021 discussions.

Food Advisory Committee

The City of Hamilton's Food Advisory Committee is meeting electronically. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest, plus discussion items on a Food Strategy update, budget revision and review, and an upcoming all-advisory committee meeting. No public hearings or delegations are listed.

• Discussion: Working Group update/report on Food Strategy
• Discussion: Budget revision and review
• Discussion: September 27th All Advisory Committee Meeting
• Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from its working groups (Built Environment, Housing, Transportation, etc.), and discuss accessibility complaints and AODA updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes
• Built Environment Working Group updates (July 6 and August 3, 2021 notes)
• Authorization for a member to submit a delegation request to the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee
• Housing Issues Working Group update (July 20, 2021 notes)
• Transportation Working Group update (August 24, 2021 notes)

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved funding up to $300 for printing 100 copies of its 2022 Disability Awareness Calendar and up to $1,000 for ASL interpreting services for a transportation roundtable, contingent on closed captioning unavailability. It also authorized members to represent the committee at a climate change workshop and to submit a delegation to the heritage committee. A motion to form an Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group was referred back to the Built Environment Working Group for further review.

• Approved $300 for printing 100 copies of 2022 Disability Awareness Calendar (carried)
• Approved up to $1,000 for ASL interpreters for Oct 14 transportation roundtable, contingent on no closed captioning (carried as amended)
• Approved Mark McNeil to represent committee at Climate Change workshop (carried)
• Authorized Paula Kilburn and Tom Manzuk to submit delegation to heritage committee on accessibility in heritage properties (carried)
• Referred formation of Accessible Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group back to Built Environment Working Group (carried; K. Nolan and T. Nolan opposed)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received working group meeting notes from Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, and Transportation groups (carried)
• Received verbal update on e-scooter delegation to Public Works Committee (carried)

Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Shareholder

This is the annual general meeting of Hamilton Renewable Power Inc., a city-owned corporation. The shareholder will consider resolutions to approve the audited financial statements for 2020, the 2021 budget, the board of directors, and the appointment of auditors. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of interest.

• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2020
• HRPI AGM Annual Resolution 2021
• Schedule A - Audited Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2020
• Schedule B - 2021 Budget
• Schedule C - Board of Directors Resolution and appointment of auditors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. shareholder meeting approved the corporation's audited 2020 consolidated financial statements, its 2021 budget, and a June 22, 2021 Board of Directors resolution. KPMG LLP was appointed as auditor for 2021, with remuneration to be set by the corporation's president. All prior board and officer actions were ratified. The meeting also approved the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and a presentation on the corporation, all by unanimous 12-0 votes.

• Approved the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
• Approved the 2021 budget of the Corporation.
• Approved the June 22, 2021 Board of Director's Resolution.
• Appointed KPMG LLP as auditors for fiscal year 2021, with remuneration to be settled by the President.
• Ratified all by-laws, resolutions, contracts, acts, and proceedings of the Board, Sole Shareholder, and Officers since the last meeting.
• Approved the agenda as amended.
• Approved the October 21, 2020 minutes as presented.
• Received the presentation on Hamilton Renewable Power Inc.

Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors

The Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and declarations of interest. The main substantive item is a resolution regarding the resignation and appointment of an officer, along with confirmatory actions. No other business is listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Declarations of interest
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2019
• Resolution on resignation and appointment of officer

The Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors met virtually and referred a resolution to the City of Hamilton as sole shareholder, consenting to an exemption from auditor appointment requirements for the 2020 fiscal year, waiving notice requirements, and ratifying officer actions. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from October 16, 2019, and adjourned. All motions carried unanimously (12-0).

• Referred resolution to shareholder consenting to exemption from auditor appointment for 2020 fiscal year (carried 12-0).
• Referred resolution waiving notice requirements and ratifying officer actions (carried 12-0).
• Approved the September 13, 2021 meeting agenda as presented (carried 12-0).
• Approved the minutes of the October 16, 2019 board meeting as presented (carried 12-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. (carried 12-0).

Development Industry Liaison Group

The Development Industry Liaison Group is meeting to discuss several planning and development topics, including subdivision and condo clearances, the Complete Livable Better Streets Design Manual Phase 2, long-term demographic trends, a GRIDS update, and changes to city planning and building management structure. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal decisions listed.

• Subdivision/Condo clearances discussion
• Complete Livable Better Streets Design Manual - Phase 2
• Long-term Demographic Trends presentation
• GRIDS Update
• Update on City planning/building management structure and new hires

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market

The sole voting member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and a presentation on the market. They will also consider resolutions regarding the appointment of directors, audited financial statements for 2020, and the appointment of an auditor. The meeting includes a closed session to review minutes from January 25, 2021.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021
• Presentation on Hamilton Farmers Market
• Resolution covering notice, minutes, directors, audited financial statements, and auditor appointment
• Audited financial statements for year ended December 31, 2020
• Closed session to review January 25, 2021 minutes

The Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market approved the appointment of 11 directors, received the audited financial statements for 2020, and authorized the board to appoint an auditor. The meeting also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and two delegation requests, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved appointment of 11 directors to Hamilton Farmers' Market board (12-0)
• Received audited financial statements for fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2020 (12-0)
• Authorized directors to appoint an auditor for the corporation (12-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 25, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Approved delegation request from Eric Miller re: market presentation (12-0)
• Approved delegation request from Stallholders' Association re: board election (12-0)
• Received presentation from Elly Bowen, Acting Chair (12-0)
• Approved closed session minutes from Jan 25, 2021 and kept confidential (12-0)

Hamilton Street Railway Company Shareholder

This is the annual shareholder meeting of the Hamilton Street Railway Company, a city-owned transit entity. The agenda is largely procedural: approving the agenda, declarations of interest, approving minutes from the September 14, 2020 meeting, and passing a resolution covering notice requirements, approval of minutes, and confirmatory actions. No substantive operational or financial decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2020 meeting
• Resolution on notice requirement, approval of minutes, and confirmatory actions

The City of Hamilton, as sole shareholder of the Hamilton Street Railway Company, approved a resolution to exempt the corporation from the OBCA's auditor appointment requirements for the 2020 financial year. The shareholder also waived notice requirements, approved the September 14, 2020 minutes, and ratified prior officer actions. All motions carried 11-0.

• Approved exemption from auditor appointment for 2020 fiscal year (11-0).
• Waived notice requirements for shareholder meetings (11-0).
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2020 shareholder meeting (11-0).
• Authorized officers to execute documents to carry out resolutions (11-0).
• Ratified prior officer actions within the authority of the resolutions (11-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (11-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m. (11-0).

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review consent items including the 2020 Annual Energy Report and the Intersection Control List, and to consider three motions regarding planters and park pathway improvements. The agenda also includes delegation requests about the Parkside Cemetery Archway Sign and updates to the Outstanding Business List with several due date changes.

• 2020 Annual Energy Report (PW21049) - City Wide
• Intersection Control List (PW21001(d)) - City Wide
• Motion: Roxborough Avenue Planters (Ward 4)
• Motion: Ward 8 Park Pathway Improvements
• Motion: Upper James Street Floral Planters (Ward 8)

The Public Works Committee approved a large list of intersection stop/yield control changes across the city, including new stops, conversions to all-way stops, and housekeeping updates. It also approved funding for floral planters on Roxborough Avenue and Upper James Street, and for pathway repairs at three Ward 8 parks. All motions were carried 8-0.

• Approved intersection control list with stop/yield changes city-wide (8-0)
• Approved $7,200 for 12 floral planters on Roxborough Avenue from Ward 4 fund (8-0)
• Approved $91,000 for pathway repairs at Allison, Bruce, and Captain Cornelius Parks from Ward 8 fund (8-0)
• Approved $16,000 for up to 32 floral planters on Upper James Street from Ward 8 fund (8-0)
• Approved delegation requests for Parkside Cemetery items (8-0)
• Approved amendments to Outstanding Business List, including new due dates (8-0)
• Approved closed session minutes of August 11, 2021, to remain confidential (8-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a staff presentation on Hamilton's Community and Safe Well-Being Plan, and to discuss updates from its working groups and committees. The agenda is largely routine, covering approvals, minutes, and reports, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Staff presentation on Hamilton's Community and Safe Well-Being Plan by Jenn Hohol
• Discussion of working groups including Getting Around Hamilton, Older Adult Financial and Physical Abuse, Housing, and Communications
• Request from Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities for attendance at Oct 1 meeting on public transit during COVID-19
• Possible October presentation from Greater Hamilton Health Network
• Review of SAC's 2021 budget

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 27 applications for minor variances and consents across Hamilton, including one previously tabled item. The agenda lists properties in rural, suburban, and urban wards, with owners and agents named for each. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will deliberate and vote on each application during the meeting.

• 309 Strathearne Ave. (Ward 4) – previously tabled application HM/A-21:268
• 93 Highway 8, Flamborough (Ward 13) – application FL/A-21:286
• 510 Mohawk Rd. W. (Ward 14) – application HM/A-21:284, owner Peoples Church
• 134 & 136 Catharine St. N. (Ward 2) – application HM/B-21:67, owner Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
• 684 Beach Blvd. (Ward 5) – two applications HM/B-21:69 and HM/A-20:268

Advisory Committee for Immigrants and Refugees

This is a routine advisory committee meeting with mostly procedural items: land acknowledgement, approval of agenda and prior minutes, declarations of interest, and communications. The only substantive discussion items are planning an All Advisory Committee Event on September 27, 2021, and a Virtual Collaborative Roundtable Event, plus a motion to approve the event date and select a presenter.

• All Advisory Committee Event scheduled for September 27, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
• Motion to approve event date and select a presenter
• Virtual Collaborative Roundtable Event discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021
• Next meeting set for October 14, 2021

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee will hear delegations on the revocation of the Encampment Protocol and on encampments, and discuss harmonizing eligibility for subsidy programs. It will also consider consent items for paramedic equipment and supplies, and discuss CityHousing Hamilton's development reset and a replacement for the Ontario Works scheduler.

• Delegations on revocation of Encampment Protocol and encampments (items 6.3-6.5)
• Harmonizing Eligibility Requirements for Subsidy Programs (HSC21026)
• Automatic Mechanical CPR Devices purchase (HSC21028)
• Single-Source Paramedic Service Linen Supply (HSC21029)
• Service Manager Consents for CityHousing Hamilton's Development Reset (HSC20055(a))

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved several recommendations to be referred to Council, including standardizing ZOLL AutoPulse CPR devices with up to $500,000 in funding, a single-source linen supply contract with Mohawk Medbuy Corporation, and standardizing Stryker stair chair equipment. The committee also approved harmonizing eligibility for five low-income subsidy programs using the Statistics Canada Low Income Measure, and endorsed funding for CityHousing Hamilton projects at 104-106 Bay St. N. and 55 Queenston Rd. All motions carried unanimously (5-0 or 4-0, with one absence).

• Approved standardization of ZOLL AutoPulse CPR devices with $500,000 capital funding (5-0)
• Approved single-source linen supply contract with Mohawk Medbuy Corp for 5 years (5-0)
• Approved standardization of Stryker stair chair equipment, directed competitive procurement (5-0)
• Approved harmonizing eligibility for 5 subsidy programs using Statistics Canada Low Income Measure (5-0)
• Approved $246,244 for RGI subsidy at 104-106 Bay St. N. and $112,697 at 55 Queenston Rd. (4-0)
• Approved $21,000 one-time cost and $38,600 annual for Ontario Works Scheduler replacement (4-0)
• Authorized agreements for $13,823,000 SSRF4 and $1,028,000 COCHI housing funds (4-0)
• Received encampment response update; directed quarterly housing/homelessness snapshot and evaluation framework (4-0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a report on the City Auditor reporting serious matters to Council, a proposal to change which standing committee the LGBTQ Advisory Committee reports to, and a plan to offset parking revenue losses for Business Improvement Areas. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and consent items.

• City Auditor Reporting of Serious Matters to Council (Case #39691)
• Changing the Standing Committee to which the LGBTQ Advisory Committee Reports
• Offsetting Parking Revenue Losses for the City's Business Improvement Areas (PED21161) (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, and 13)
• Governance Review Sub-Committee Report 21-006

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved a one-time grant of $124,563.09 to offset parking revenue losses for the city's Business Improvement Areas, funded from the Economic Development Investment Reserve. It also approved changing the LGBTQ Advisory Committee's reporting standing committee to Emergency and Community Services, and approved the policy guidelines for elected officials' office budgets. A proposed amendment to the Procedural By-law regarding special meetings of Council was defeated in a tie vote.

• Approved a one-time grant of $124,563.09 to eleven BIAs to offset parking revenue losses, funded from the Economic Development Investment Reserve.
• Approved changing the LGBTQ Advisory Committee's reporting standing committee from Audit, Finance and Administration to Emergency and Community Services.
• Approved the Policy and Guidelines for Eligible Expenses for Elected Officials (Appendix A to Governance Review Sub-Committee Report 21-006).
• Approved the direction provided to staff in Closed Session regarding Fraud and Waste Report #32153, and kept the report confidential.
• Defeated a proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 21-021 regarding special meetings of Council (tie vote 3-3).
• Approved the minutes of the August 12, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the agenda as amended, adding the Fraud and Waste Report as Item 14.1.
• Moved into Closed Session to discuss personal matters, labour relations, and litigation.

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a memorandum of understanding for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project, amendments to a financial incentive program to mitigate tenant displacement, and a tax increment grant for 540 King Street East. The committee will also receive a COVID-19 update and discuss the 2021 Grey Cup update. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land acquisition and real estate matters.

• Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project Memorandum of Understanding (PED21176/CM21012/LS21034)
• Financial Incentive Program Amendments Respecting Mitigation of Potential Tenant Displacement (PED21159)
• Hamilton Tax Increment Grant - 540 King Street East (PED21140(a)/LS21033)
• 2021 Grey Cup Update (PED18234(d))
• Acquisition of Land in Ward 15 (PED21156)

The General Issues Committee voted 11-3 to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, including delegating authority to negotiate a staffing agreement and transfer project proponency to the Province. The committee also approved amendments to financial incentive programs to mitigate tenant displacement, and directed staff to decline a Tax Increment Grant application for 540 King Street East. Several items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved LRT MOU with Metrolinx and Ministry of Transportation (11-3)
• Approved financial incentive program amendments to mitigate tenant displacement (11-0)
• Approved Disability Awareness Calendar (13-0)
• Received 2021 Grey Cup update; kept appendix confidential (12-0)
• Directed staff to decline Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 540 King Street East (11-2)
• Received Farmers' Markets rent relief and governance comparators report (12-0)
• Approved land acquisition in Ward 15 for Waterdown By-pass, funded $226,688 (11-1)
• Approved confidential real estate and major event hosting updates (various votes)

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

This is a procedural meeting held virtually due to City Hall closures. The agenda consists of approving the agenda, declarations of interest, and approving the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion regarding a vacancy on the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, which is exempt from public comment due to personal information privacy laws.

• Approval of minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting
• Closed session discussion of a vacancy on the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Selection Committee approved the agenda, the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting, and the closed session minutes from that date. The committee also decided not to hold a closed session for one item and moved into closed session to discuss a vacancy on the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, providing direction to staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for September 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved closed session minutes of May 10, 2021, remain confidential (carried)
• Moved into closed session for vacancy on Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (carried)

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several items, including a proposed encampment protocol, a presentation on Vote Housing, and a citizens committee report on funding development fees for affordable housing. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and handling a committee resignation.

• Discussion of Encampment Protocol
• Vote Housing presentation
• Citizens Committee Report on Funding Development Fees for Affordable Housing
• Committee resignation
• Approval of June minutes

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a final parking master plan and an application to remove part lot control on a block in Ward 10. The agenda includes consent items, staff presentations, and public hearings, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Final Parking Master Plan Recommendations (PED20051(b)) (City Wide)
• Application to Remove Part Lot Control from Part of Block 68, Registered Plan No. 62M-1057, Parts 1 and 2 of Reference Plan 62R-21651, Hamilton (PED21175) (Ward 10)

CANCELLED - Seniors Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Seniors Advisory Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Hamilton Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine items (approval of minutes, declarations of interest) and several discussion items, notably an update on the Urban Indigenous Strategy, planning for National Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30), and committee recruitment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Urban Indigenous Strategy Update by S. Hill
• Discussion of National Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30)
• Committee Terms of Reference and Current Membership review
• Election-related opportunities for the Aboriginal community
• Committee recruitment

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The committee will review several motions regarding cycling infrastructure, including projects at Upper Wellington and Barton Fifty Road. Staff will also present updates on completed 2021 projects and the Complete, Livable, Better Streets Design Manual.

• Motion: Upper Wellington Cycling Infrastructure Connectivity
• Motion: Truck Route Master Plan Proposal
• Motion: Barton Fifty Road Environmental Assessment Cycling Infrastructure
• Motion: Bike Lane Asphalt
• Presentation: Complete, Livable, Better Streets Design Manual

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss a cultural heritage assessment for properties on Wilson Street East and Lorne Avenue. The discussion includes the proposed relocation of the stone Marr House from 398 Wilson Street East to the rear of an amalgamated site.

• Proposed relocation of Marr House (398 Wilson Street East) to a new position on the amalgamated site

Special Council Meeting

Hamilton City Council approved a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination verification policy for all city employees, including council members, requiring proof of vaccination or completion of education and a written declaration. The policy includes a testing, education, and communication plan for unvaccinated staff. Council also requested the province to provide legislation or regulatory guidance for consistent municipal vaccine verification policies. The main motion passed 13-1, with Councillor Esther Pauls voting against.

• Approved mandatory COVID-19 vaccination verification policy for all city employees (13-1)
• Amended policy to allow unvaccinated staff to complete education and declare in writing (14-0)
• Requested province to provide legislation or regulatory guidance for municipal vaccine verification (14-0)
• Kept Appendix B of report HUR21008 confidential (part of main motion)
• Passed confirming by-law 21-150 (14-0)

CANCELLED - Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee on August 26, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are recorded in the provided document.

CANCELLED - Hamilton Committee Against Racism

The Hamilton Committee Against Racism meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

Municipal Act Appeals

The City of Hamilton approved 33 property tax adjustment applications under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, covering exemptions, repairs, demolitions, and errors. One application (1133 Industrial Dr) was referred back to staff for further review with MPAC and will be rescheduled. No delegations or public speakers were registered.

• Approved 22 Section 357 tax adjustments (e.g., 9300 Airport Rd W, 1227 Barton St E, 36 Giffin Rd)
• Approved 11 Section 358 tax adjustments (e.g., 91 Gregorio Ave, 0 Kenora Ave, 25 Middletown Rd)
• Referred 1133 Industrial Dr application back to staff for MPAC review and rescheduling

Governance Review Sub-Committee

The Governance Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss revised policy guidelines for councillor ward office budgets. The discussion focuses on eligible expenses for elected officials city-wide.

• Discussion of Councillor Ward Office Budgets and Policy Guidelines (FCS18083(c))

The Governance Review Sub-Committee approved the policy and guidelines for eligible expenses for elected officials, including the Mayor's office, legislative, and ward office budgets, and referred it to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee. The committee also approved its agenda, minutes, and a delegation request, and received correspondence on ward office budgets. A proposed amendment to the procedural by-law regarding special meetings of Council was defeated by a vote of 1 to 3.

• Approved Appendix 'A' to Report FCS18083(c), Policy and Guidelines for Eligible Expenses for Elected Officials, and referred it to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee (carried 4-0).
• Approved the August 24, 2021 agenda as amended (carried 4-0).
• Approved the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting as presented (carried 4-0).
• Received correspondence from Viv Saunders on ward office budgets and referred it to Item 10.1 (carried 4-0).
• Approved the delegation request from Cameron Kroetsch regarding the proposed procedural by-law amendment (carried 4-0).
• Received the delegation from Cameron Kroetsch on the proposed amendment to the procedural by-law (carried 4-0).
• Defeated the proposed amendment to Sub-Section 3.4, Special Meetings of Council, of Procedural By-law 21-021 (defeated 1-3).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:04 a.m. (carried 4-0).

CANCELLED - Hamilton Mundialization Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Mundialization Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

Council

The Council meeting includes discussions on various communications from other municipalities and residents. The agenda features several decisions regarding zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, and updates to on-street parking regulations.

• Zoning amendment for 191 King Street West (Bill 126)
• Zoning amendment for 1269 Mohawk Road, Ancaster (Bill 128)
• Official Plan Amendment for 15, 17 and 21 Stone Church Road East (Bill 130)
• Amendments to on-street parking regulations including No Parking and No Stopping (Bill 125)
• Motion regarding the Powell Park Community Garden in Ward 3

Hamilton City Council approved a two-year rental housing licensing pilot in Wards 1, 8, and parts of Ward 14, with a $2,014,992 budget and 10 temporary staff, and directed staff to report back every 6 months. Council also endorsed a motion urging federal and provincial governments to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and a vaccine passport program. A proposal to explore a technology hub on South City Hall lands was defeated. Several other items were approved, including traffic calming measures, a basement flooding relief program, and support for NCCM anti-Islamophobia recommendations.

• Approved rental housing licensing pilot in Wards 1, 8, parts of Ward 14 (10-0)
• Approved motion urging mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passport program (13-0)
• Defeated technology hub on South City Hall lands proposal (6-7)
• Approved speed cushion installations in Ward 2, up to $88,000 (12-0)
• Declared Aug 7/10 heavy rain a disaster for Ward 13 basement flooding relief (12-0)
• Approved NCCM anti-Islamophobia recommendations (12-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 582/584 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (12-0)
• Approved $4,242,360 additional Reaching Home homelessness funding (12-0)

CANCELLED - Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee

The Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on August 12, 2021, to consider various land use applications. The agenda includes items categorized as Rural, Urban, and Suburban across several wards.

• Previously tabled application for 44 Hughson St. S., Hamilton
• Rural applications including 1072 Centre Road, Flamborough and 653 Safari Rd., Flamborough
• Urban applications including 75 Clinton St., Hamilton and 133 & 135 Markland, Hamilton
• Suburban applications including 583 Barton St., Stoney Creek and 58 Norma Cres., Ancaster
• Amended applications for 137 Peter St., Hamilton and 197 Brucedale Ave. E, Hamilton

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will discuss several governance sub-committee reports and the 2020 Reserve Report. The meeting also includes reviews of ward-specific funding updates and oversight of the Ward 3 Capital Reserve.

• Governance Review Sub-Committee Reports 21-004 and 21-005
• Review of Ward 3 Capital Reserve Administrative Oversight
• 2020 Reserve Report
• 2019 Audited Financial Statements for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
• Ward Specific Funding Initiatives Update as of December 31, 2020

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee voted 6-0 to approve amendments to the Procedural By-law to permanently allow virtual participation for council, committee, and advisory meetings, including delegations. It also approved funding up to $60,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to reconfigure the Council Chamber and Room 264 for hybrid meetings, and referred two additional FTEs to support virtual participation to the 2022 budget. The committee also approved the use of optical scanning vote tabulators and a special vote-by-mail option for the 2022 municipal election, funded by a one-time $125,000 increase to the Election Expense Reserve.

• Approved amendments to Procedural By-law 21-021 to permanently allow virtual participation (6-0)
• Directed staff to acquire technology to reconfigure Council Chamber for hybrid meetings, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve up to $30,000 (6-0)
• Directed staff to acquire technology to reconfigure Room 264 for hybrid meetings, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve up to $30,000 (6-0)
• Referred request for two additional FTEs to support virtual participation to 2022 budget deliberations (6-0)
• Approved draft by-law to permit optical scanning vote tabulators and special vote-by-mail for 2022 municipal election (6-0)
• Approved one-time $125,000 increase to Election Expense Reserve from Tax Stabilization Reserve for vote-by-mail initiative (6-0)
• Referred annual $31,250 increase to Election Expense Reserve to 2022 Operating Budget deliberations (6-0)
• Approved 2020 Reserve Report and established Neonatal Interfacility and Community Paramedicine LTC Reserve Policies (6-0)

CANCELLED - Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were processed.

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several items including e-scooter operations, wastewater surveillance, and traffic calming motions. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the sale of part of Pinot Crescent in Stoney Creek.

• Proposed permanent closure and sale of a portion of Pinot Crescent, Stoney Creek
• Discussion on commercial e-scooter operations city-wide
• Motion for traffic calming measures in Ward 6, Ward 9, and Ward 1
• Review of the 2020 Annual Collision Report
• Approval of change in control of Harbour City Solutions for the Biosolids Management Project

The Public Works Committee approved a motion to direct staff to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select up to two commercial e-scooter operators for a 24-month pilot program, with two optional one-year extensions. The motion also authorizes the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development to negotiate and execute agreements with successful proponents and to amend the operating agreement with Hamilton Bike Share Inc. to provide an operating offset. The committee also approved several other items, including traffic calming measures in Wards 1, 6, and 9, and a private tree giveaway program.

• Approved initiating RFP for up to two commercial e-scooter operators for a 24-month pilot (9-0)
• Approved $15,000 for 2021 Fall Private Tree Giveaway Program (8-0)
• Approved traffic calming measures in Ward 6, up to $133,000 (8-0)
• Approved traffic calming measures in Ward 9, up to $60,000 (9-0)
• Approved traffic calming measures in Ward 1, up to $100,000 (9-0)
• Approved $51,000 for Southam Park design improvements (9-0)
• Approved $35,000 for Victoria Park court improvements and $146,000 for Mapleside/Radial Park upgrades (9-0)
• Approved permanent closure and sale of a portion of Pinot Crescent (9-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing reports on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton from March 2020 to the present. The meeting also includes reviewing correspondence regarding provincial funding for public health units.

• Review of COVID-19 activity in the City of Hamilton (March 11, 2020, to present)
• Correspondence from Southwestern Public Health regarding COVID-19 recovery and post-pandemic funding
• Correspondence from the Minister of Health regarding one-time funding for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023

The Board of Health voted to endorse correspondence from Southwestern Public Health requesting provincial financial support for local public health units in their COVID-19 response, and passed a motion asking the Mayor to urge the Province to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccines (where legally permissible) and a vaccine passport program. Both motions carried unanimously. The board also received a staff presentation on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton and approved routine items.

• Endorsed correspondence to Minister of Health requesting financial support for local public health units (13-0)
• Approved motion for Mayor to urge Province to institute mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passport program (10-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (12-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 (12-0)
• Received correspondence from Minister of Health on one-time funding (13-0)
• Received COVID-19 activity overview presentation (10-0)

CANCELLED - BIA Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting of the BIA Advisory Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved its Annual Disability Awareness Calendar and referred it to the General Issues Committee for consideration. The committee also received updates from several working groups and a delegation on accessibility concerns with the Outdoor Dining District Program, requesting a special meeting to discuss the issue further. A motion to allow members to delegate at an upcoming committee meeting was defeated.

• Approved Annual Disability Awareness Calendar and referred to General Issues Committee (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 (carried)
• Received Built Environment Working Group verbal update (carried)
• Received Housing Issues Working Group meeting notes (carried)
• Received Outreach Working Group meeting notes (carried)
• Received Transportation Working Group meeting notes (carried)
• Defeated motion to permit members to delegate at August 12, 2021 Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting

Planning Committee

The City of Hamilton's Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several planning matters, including a rental housing licensing program, an extension of temporary use by-laws for outdoor commercial patios and tents, and a draft plan of subdivision for 4 Vickers Road. The agenda also includes consent items on a biodiversity agreement, a site alteration by-law, and a request to deem lands at 323 Rymal Road East as a Class 4 area for noise guidelines. A confidential item on rental housing licensing will be considered under solicitor-client privilege.

• License Rental Housing program for Wards 1, 8, and part of Ward 14 (PED21097/LS21022)
• Extension of temporary use by-law for outdoor commercial patios and tents (PED20135(b))
• Draft plan of subdivision for 4 Vickers Road (PED21155)
• Demolition permit for 323 Rymal Road East
• Biodiversity Action Plan agreement with Hamilton Naturalists' Club (PED21065(a))

The Planning Committee approved a rental housing licensing pilot project for Wards 1, 8, and parts of Ward 14, but postponed its implementation to Q1 2023. The committee also approved a draft plan of subdivision for 4 Vickers Road, extended temporary use by-laws for outdoor patios and tents, and approved several other planning items. All decisions were referred to City Council for final consideration.

• Approved rental housing licensing pilot for Wards 1, 8, part of Ward 14, postponed to Q1 2023 (6-0)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision at 4 Vickers Road (8-0)
• Extended temporary use by-law for outdoor patios and tents to Dec 31, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved Biodiversity Action Plan funding agreement with Hamilton Naturalists' Club (8-0)
• Approved Class 4 noise area designation for 323 Rymal Road East (8-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 323 Rymal Road East (8-0)
• Approved amendments to Property Standards and Vital Services By-law (7-0)
• Extended Interim Control By-law for Pleasantview area by one year (7-0)

Emergency Council Meeting

This is an emergency meeting of Hamilton City Council. The main item is a private and confidential update on litigation related to encampments, which will be discussed behind closed doors. The council will also consider a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Confidential update on encampment litigation (no copy provided)
• Bill No. 124: By-law to confirm the proceedings of City Council

At an emergency meeting on August 9, 2021, Hamilton City Council voted to repeal the Enforcement Protocol (Appendix B to Report LS20023(c)) related to encampment litigation, with a three-week grace period after ratification. Council also approved confidential staff direction on options regarding the encampment litigation update, with those options remaining confidential. The meeting was called due to a situation of major danger, and no other substantive decisions were made beyond procedural matters.

• Repealed Enforcement Protocol (Appendix B to Report LS20023(c)) with 3-week grace period (10-2)
• Approved confidential staff direction on encampment litigation options (11-1)
• Kept encampment litigation options confidential (11-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (10-1)
• Moved into closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege (11-0)
• Passed By-law 21-124 to confirm proceedings (11-1)
• Adjourned at 8:35 p.m. (12-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will review several city-wide reports, including a feasibility study for a technology hub on South City Hall lands. The meeting also includes discussions on farmers' market rent relief, property insurance renewals, and the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

• Feasibility of creating a Technology Hub on South City Hall Lands
• ERASE Redevelopment Grant Application for 260 and 276 Dunsmure Road
• Canada Community Revitalization Fund Initial Intake
• Farmers' Markets rent relief and governance comparators
• 2021 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal Report

The General Issues Committee approved a $12,945,935 allocation from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Rapid Housing Initiative to create at least 49 new affordable housing units. The committee also endorsed the Hamilton Hate Prevention Final Report, directing staff to develop an action plan, and approved a $10.1M property and liability insurance renewal. A motion to explore a technology hub on City Hall Precinct lands was carried by a narrow 7-5 vote.

• Approved $12,945,935 CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative for 49 affordable units (12-0)
• Endorsed Hamilton Hate Prevention Final Report, action plan due October 2021 (12-0)
• Approved $10,148,551 property and liability insurance renewal (12-0)
• Approved $1,875,628 ERASE remediation grant for 260/276 Dunsmure Road (12-0)
• Directed staff to prepare land disposition strategy for City Hall Precinct lands (7-5)
• Approved ban on hate symbols on public property, by-law amendment to be prepared (11-0)
• Approved $7,110.80 International Village BIA expenditure request (12-0)
• Approved Hamilton's Federal Election Priorities 2021 (12-0)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee approved a delegation request from Dr. S. Sheehan regarding the former St. Giles Church at 85 Holton Street South, received updates on endangered heritage properties, and directed staff to schedule a discussion on the Vacant Building Registry's impact on heritage properties. The committee also received heritage permit applications for signage at 5 Mill Street South and 46 James Street North, and directed staff to explore a plaquing program.

• Approved delegation request from Dr. S. Sheehan re: 85 Holton Street South (carried)
• Received heritage permit applications HP2021-029 and HP2021-031 (carried)
• Directed staff to schedule Licensing and By-law Services to discuss Vacant Building Registry (carried)
• Received updates on endangered buildings and landscapes (carried)
• Directed Education and Communication Working Group to gather info on designation plaquing (carried)
• Directed staff to explore feasibility of a plaquing program (carried)
• Received staff work plan update (carried)

CANCELLED - Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The Hamilton Cycling Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several cycling infrastructure items, including motions on Upper Wellington connectivity, the Truck Route Master Plan, Barton and Fifty Road environmental assessment, and bike lane asphalt. They will also receive updates on the Keddy Access Trail and 2021 projects, and hear a delegation about free walking and cycling tours.

• Motion on Upper Wellington Cycling Infrastructure Connectivity
• Motion on Truck Route Master Plan Proposal
• Motion on Barton and Fifty Road Environmental Assessment Cycling Infrastructure
• Motion on Bike Lane Asphalt
• Delegation from Stuckless Consulting on free self-guided walking and cycling tours

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee approved the GRIDS 2 / Municipal Comprehensive Review Final Growth Evaluation Framework and Phasing Criteria, along with the conversion of 49.5 hectares of Employment Lands to non-employment designations, including specific redesignations near the Confederation GO Station. Five privately-initiated conversion requests were deferred for further review. The committee also received updates on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals and directed staff to release survey results and conduct a comment period.

• Approved GRIDS 2 / MCR Final Growth Evaluation Framework and Phasing Criteria (13-0)
• Approved conversion of 49.5 ha of Employment Lands to non-employment designations (12-0)
• Approved redesignation of 2.13 ha at 185 Bancroft St/25 Arrowsmith Dr to Mixed Use – High Density (12-0)
• Approved redesignation of 1.92 ha at 395 Centennial Pkwy N/460 Kenora Ave to Utilities (12-0)
• Deferred five privately-initiated conversion requests for further review (12-0)
• Received update on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Official Plans (12-0)
• Approved confidential direction on OLT appeals and kept report confidential (11-0)
• Directed staff to release city-wide survey results week of September 13, 2021 (15-0)

Hamilton Veterans Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive business described.

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss one item: a proposed redevelopment at 18-28 King Street East (Gore Buildings) that would integrate designated heritage facades into a new 6-storey mixed-use building. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda and minutes.

• HP2021-037 - 18-28 King Street East, Hamilton (Gore Buildings): proposed redevelopment integrating designated heritage facades into a new 6-storey mixed use building

CANCELLED - Hamilton Committee Against Racism

This meeting of the Hamilton Committee Against Racism, scheduled for 2021-07-27, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, receive staff updates on the Arts Awards and Public Art, and discuss the Celebrating Resilience in the Arts program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of May 25, 2021 minutes
• Arts Awards Update by Ken Coit
• Public Art Update by Ken Coit
• Celebrating Resilience in the Arts update with attached form and web page
• Discussion of All Advisory Meeting on September 27, 2021

Apportionment of Land Taxes

This agenda for a Hamilton, ON meeting on apportionment of land taxes contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content to report on.

The City of Hamilton's Apportionment of Land Taxes meeting approved tax apportionments for five properties, including 75-119 Berkindale Dr, 15 First St S, 47 Helen St, 135 Limeridge Rd E, and 1030 Sulphur Springs Rd. The item for 47 Helen St was approved with a corrected total assessment of 185,000. No public delegations were registered, and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

• Approved apportionment for 75-119 Berkindale Dr ($2,236 tax)
• Approved apportionment for 15 First St S ($7,134 tax)
• Approved apportionment for 47 Helen St with corrected assessment of 185,000 ($2,047 tax)
• Approved apportionment for 135 Limeridge Rd E ($4,206 tax)
• Approved apportionment for 1030 Sulphur Springs Rd ($6,906 tax)

CANCELLED - Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee, scheduled for July 22, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 30 applications for minor variances and consents across Hamilton wards, including two items previously tabled from July 8. The agenda lists each property, owner, and agent but provides no details on the requested variances or staff recommendations.

• Two previously tabled items: 54 Dundas St. E. (Flamborough) and 361 Beach Blvd. (Hamilton)
• Rural applications: 1640 Trinity Church Rd., 630 Trinity Rd. S., 4 Cedar St., 117 Highland Rd.
• Suburban applications include 44 Malton Dr., 132 Stonechurch Rd. E., 1304 Scenic Dr. (3 files)
• Urban applications include 44 Hughson St. S., 30 Poulette St., 147 Beach Blvd. (2 files)
• All meetings held electronically due to COVID-19; no dollar amounts listed

CANCELLED - Hamilton Mundialization Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Hamilton Mundialization Advisory Committee, scheduled for July 21, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

LGBTQ Advisory Committee

The LGBTQ Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from City of Hamilton elections staff about the 2022 municipal election, and to consider several motions including changing the committee's name, updating its mandate and terms of reference, and recommending a change to the standing committee it reports to. The committee will also discuss a report from its June 15 community conversation and other routine business.

• Presentation by Aine Leadbetter and Conor Flood on the 2022 Municipal Election
• Motion to approve a process to recommend changing the committee's name
• Motion to approve a process for reviewing and updating the committee's mandate, terms of reference, and pamphlet
• Motion to recommend changing the standing committee the committee reports to
• Motion to delegate to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee regarding the June 2021 Citizen Committee Report

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss four heritage permit applications for alterations to properties in Hamilton, Dundas, and Flamborough. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and declarations of interest. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion.

• HP2021-034: Refurbishing existing windows of the south elevation of the sanctuary at 21 Stone Church Road West, Hamilton
• HP2021-035: Installation of surveillance signs at 114-116 MacNab Street South, Hamilton
• HP2021-036: Interior waterproofing alterations to concrete block addition at 29 Mill Street North, Flamborough
• HP2021-032: Construction of rear addition at 140 Hatt Street, Dundas

Governance Review Sub-Committee

The Governance Review Sub-Committee is reviewing the 2022 Municipal Election Voting Methods and Tabulating By-law (FCS21073). The meeting also includes a request to remove a previous item regarding alternative voting options from the Outstanding Business List.

• Discussion of 2022 Municipal Election Voting Methods and Tabulating By-law (FCS21073)
• Removal of '2022 Municipal Elections: Alternative Voting Options' from the Outstanding Business List

The Governance Review Sub-Committee approved a draft by-law to allow optical scanning vote tabulators and a special vote-by-mail option for the 2022 municipal election. It also approved a one-time $125,000 increase to the Election Expense Reserve, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, and referred a $31,250 annual increase to the reserve to the 2022 Operating Budget deliberations. All motions carried 4-0.

• Approved draft by-law for optical scanning tabulators and vote-by-mail for 2022 election (FCS21073).
• Approved one-time $125,000 increase to Election Expense Reserve, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve.
• Referred $31,250 annual increase to Election Expense Reserve to 2022 Operating Budget deliberations.
• Approved agenda as presented.
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2021 meeting.
• Removed item 20-G (2022 Municipal Elections: Alternative Voting Options) from Outstanding Business List.

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee is meeting to review routine items and hear updates, including a delegation request from YWCA Hamilton, a public health infection control presentation, and responses on BIA parking and spending. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion or information.

• Delegation request from Alex Weinberger, YWCA Hamilton, to discuss collaboration with BIAs
• Infection Prevention and Control Team update from Public Health
• International Village BIA expenditure request
• BIA Parking Master Plan response
• OBIAA Conference update (no written copy)

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee approved a $7,110.80 expenditure request from the International Village BIA for office expenses, funded through the Community Improvement Plan Contribution Program. The committee also carried a resolution requesting no changes to current paid parking hours, extension of free weekend parking to participating BIAs, and staff collaboration on parking revenue options. Other items included approving the agenda, previous minutes, a delegation request from YWCA Hamilton, and receiving staff updates.

• Approved $7,110.80 expenditure for International Village BIA office expenses (carried)
• Carried resolution requesting no changes to current paid parking schedule and hours, extension of free weekend parking, and staff investigation of parking revenue options
• Approved agenda for July 13, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved June 8, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Approved delegation request from Alex Weinberger, YWCA Hamilton, for a future meeting (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Infection Prevention and Control Team update (carried)
• Received discussion on OBIAA Conference 2021 (carried)
• Received verbal update from Julia Davis, Business Development and BIA Officer (carried)

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is reviewing updates from several working groups and staff presentations. The agenda includes a review of HSR team structure changes and the Mountain Drive Park Masterplan.

• Correspondence regarding HSR Team Structure Change
• Mountain Drive Park Masterplan Overview presentation
• Resignation of Shahan Aaron from the Built Environment Working Group
• Future delegation request regarding Outdoor Dining District Program accessibility
• Updates from Housing, Transportation, and Strategic Planning working groups

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved Anthony Frisina and James Kemp to represent the committee at the Residents Advisory Council for the Ward 8 Complete Streets Project. The committee also received correspondence from WSP Canada Inc. regarding Ward 8 Complete Streets Project Feedback. All other agenda items were received or approved as presented, including working group updates and staff presentations.

• Approved Anthony Frisina and James Kemp to represent the committee at the Residents Advisory Council for the Ward 8 Complete Streets Project.
• Received correspondence from Justin Jones, WSP Canada Inc., respecting Ward 8 Complete Streets Project Feedback.
• Received resignation of Shahan Aaron from the Built Environment Working Group.
• Approved the agenda as amended, including moving staff presentations up.
• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Received communications 4.1 to 4.3, including HSR team structure change, climate change adaptation, and 2022 election consultation follow-up.
• Approved delegation request from Susan Creer, Accessible Hamilton, regarding accessibility concerns with the Outdoor Dining District Program for a future meeting.
• Received working group meeting notes from Built Environment, Housing Issues, Transportation, and Strategic Planning working groups.

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider several items including zoning by-law amendments for properties on Catharine Street North, a motion supporting a liquor licence for West Avenue Cider House, and reports from multiple committees. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence on topics like COVID-19 vaccine production, cannabis licensing, and Glen Abbey lands.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 246 for 179-189 Catharine Street North (Ward 2)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 179-189 Catharine Street North (ZAC-20-027)
• Motion to support Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for West Avenue Cider House at Somerset Orchards
• Correspondence requesting support for domestic COVID-19 vaccine production
• Correspondence requesting support for protecting Glen Abbey Lands

Council approved investing $30 million of the expected $32.7 million in one-time federal Canada Community-Building Funds into sidewalk and road repairs, allocating $2 million per ward. Council also approved a zoning amendment for a 19-unit dwelling at 1269 Mohawk Road, Ancaster, and authorized the sale of a road allowance portion abutting 38 Strachan Street West. A motion to immediately remove the Sir John A. MacDonald statue from Gore Park was defeated.

• Approved $30M from federal funds for road/sidewalk repairs, $2M per ward.
• Approved zoning change for 19-unit dwelling at 1269 Mohawk Road, Ancaster.
• Approved permanent closure and sale of road allowance at 38 Strachan Street West.
• Approved demolition permit for 202 Cannon Street East with conditions.
• Approved $75,000 for a historical landmarks review with First Peoples Group.
• Approved removal of 'Ryerson' name from recreation centre at 251 Duke Street.
• Defeated motion to immediately remove Sir John A. MacDonald statue from Gore Park.
• Approved support for liquor sales licence for West Avenue Cider House.

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee will discuss and potentially vote on motions to remove the Sir John A. Macdonald statue from Gore Park and to rename the Ryerson Recreation Centre at 251 Duke Street. They will also review a report on the City of Hamilton Landmarks and Monuments Review, and consider extending the Residential Care Facilities Liaison Pilot Project to December 31, 2021. Correspondence regarding the Macdonald statue will be received and referred to the relevant agenda item.

• Motion to remove Sir John A. Macdonald statue from Gore Park
• Motion to remove the name Ryerson from the Recreation Centre at 251 Duke Street
• City of Hamilton Landmarks and Monuments Review (HSC21025/PED21149/PW21038)
• Residential Care Facilities Liaison Pilot Project extension to December 31, 2021 (HSC21027)
• Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Sub-Committee Report 21-001

The Emergency and Community Services Committee voted 4-1 to refer a motion to the Facility Naming Sub-Committee to remove the name Ryerson from the recreation centre at 251 Duke Street, Hamilton. The committee also approved a $75,000 historical review of city-owned landmarks and monuments to honour the Indigenous community, and extended the Residential Care Facilities Liaison position to December 31, 2021. A motion to immediately remove the Sir John A. Macdonald statue from Gore Park was defeated 2-3.

• Referred motion to remove Ryerson name from recreation centre at 251 Duke Street to Facility Naming Sub-Committee (carried 4-1)
• Approved $75,000 historical review of city landmarks and monuments, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried 5-0)
• Approved single-source procurement with Nation FPG Inc. (First Peoples Group) for the landmarks review (carried 5-0)
• Extended temporary Residential Care Facilities Liaison position to December 31, 2021 (carried 5-0)
• Approved participation of Macassa Lodge and Wentworth Lodge in the Serving Up Local II research project with the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance and University of Guelph (carried 5-0)
• Defeated motion to immediately remove Sir John A. Macdonald statue from Gore Park (defeated 2-3)
• Approved reinvestment of $287,977 from Wentworth Lodge GIC portfolio into similar GIC terms (carried 5-0)
• Approved amendment to Outstanding Business List, extending due date for CityHousing Hamilton's Development Reset to August 12, 2021 (carried 5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 25 applications for minor variances and consents across Hamilton, including suburban, urban, and rural wards. The agenda lists each property address, applicant, and owner, but does not include details of the requested variances. This is a routine meeting focused on individual property decisions.

• 27 Sycamore St., Hamilton (Ward 6)
• 1350 Upper James St., Hamilton (Ward 8)
• 500 Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton (Ward 7)
• 436 King William, Hamilton (Ward 3) - consent and variance
• 198 Victoria St., Flamborough (Ward 15) - multiple applications

CANCELLED - Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the Roads Value for Money Audit, including staff presentations and the Public Works response. They will also discuss a water/wastewater account credit adjustment for 165 Barton Street East and a policy for a single-source sidewalk tractor purchase. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and consent items.

• Roads Value for Money Audit (AUD21006) with staff presentation and Public Works response
• 165 Barton Street East – Water and Wastewater/Storm Account Credit Adjustment (FCS21061)
• Policy 11 Single Source Provider for Trackless Brand Sidewalk Tractor (PW21039)
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2021
• Closed session for personal matters and labour relations

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved the management responses to the Roads Value for Money Audit and directed the General Manager of Public Works to implement them, reporting back in 6 months and by December 2022. It also approved a $959,035.86 credit to a water/wastewater account at 165 Barton Street East, and approved single-source purchases of Trackless sidewalk tractors totaling about $465,750. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved management responses to the Roads Value for Money Audit and directed implementation with reports in 6 months and by December 2022.
• Approved a $959,035.86 credit to the water/wastewater/storm account at 165 Barton Street East.
• Approved single-source purchase of two Trackless MT57 sidewalk tractors for about $304,170 from Work Equipment Ltd.
• Approved single-source purchase of one additional Trackless MT57 sidewalk tractor for about $161,580 from Work Equipment Ltd.
• Directed Public Works to investigate the Cracked Sealing process and report to the Public Works Committee in fall 2021.
• Directed audit staff to include the Development Side of the Roads Audit in the 2022 City Auditor Work Plan.
• Directed audit staff to report on adding Storm Water Management to the 2022 City Auditor Work Plan.
• Approved the closed session minutes of June 17, 2021, and kept them confidential.

CANCELLED - Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee, scheduled for July 7, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure items, including proposed permanent closures and sales of road allowances, park investments, and traffic safety measures. The agenda includes public hearings on two road closure proposals, staff updates, and multiple motions for park and neighbourhood improvements.

• Proposed permanent closure and sale of road allowance at 38 Strachan Street West (Ward 2)
• Proposed permanent closure and sale of alley at 315B Aberdeen Avenue (Ward 1)
• Motions for investments in Churchill Park and HAAA Park Fieldhouse (Ward 1)
• Motion for spray pad at Woodlands Park (Ward 3) and pathway lighting in Buchanan Neighbourhood (Ward 8)
• Motions for speed cushion on Robson Crescent and all-way stop at Rosewell Street/Rexford Drive (Ward 6)

The Public Works Committee approved the permanent closure and sale of a portion of the unassumed alley abutting 315B Aberdeen Avenue, subject to numerous conditions including a $40,000 sidewalk widening contribution. The committee also referred the proposed closure and sale of a road allowance at 38 Strachan Street West to Council to allow for further discussions on the Jamesville development. Several other items were approved, including accepting up to 600 used bikes from Portland, Oregon, and funding for park and infrastructure improvements.

• Approved closure and sale of alley at 315B Aberdeen Ave (9-1)
• Referred 38 Strachan St W road closure to Council (10-0)
• Approved expression of interest for 600 donated bikes from Portland (9-0)
• Approved $150,000 feasibility study for Churchill Park (9-0)
• Approved $150,000 feasibility study for HAAA Park fieldhouse (9-0)
• Approved $710,000 for Woodlands Park spray pad (9-0)
• Approved $180,000 for pathway lighting in Buchanan neighbourhood (9-0)
• Approved $7,000 grant to Locke Street BIA for street closures (8-0)

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The Hamilton Cycling Committee is meeting electronically to hear staff presentations on cycling tourism, Bike Month 2021 results, and a healthcare connector project, plus discuss Great Rides routes, the Truck Route Master Plan, and planning updates. The agenda also includes two motions on bike lane asphalt and Upper Wellington cycling connectivity.

• Staff presentation: Cycling Tourism in Hamilton by D. Borcea, Tourism Hamilton
• Staff presentation: Bike Month 2021 Results by T. Marr, Sustainable Mobility
• Staff presentation: Healthcare Connector (ICIP Covid Resilience Stream) by P. Topalovic
• Discussion: Truck Route Master Plan
• Motions: Bike Lane Asphalt and Upper Wellington Cycling Infrastructure Connectivity

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting to receive correspondence from the Minister of Health about amended Ontario Public Health Standards, and to consider endorsing letters from Simcoe Muskoka and Peterborough health units regarding 2022 mitigation funding. Staff will also present an overview of COVID-19 activity in Hamilton since March 11. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

• Correspondence from Minister of Health re amended Ontario Public Health Standards
• Endorsement of Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit letter re Mitigation Funding 2022
• Endorsement of Peterborough Public Health Unit letter re Mitigation Funding 2022
• Staff presentation: Overview of COVID-19 Activity in Hamilton (Mar 11 to present)

The Board of Health endorsed the Medical Officer of Health issuing a Letter of Instructions under the Reopening Ontario Act to require infection prevention and control measures in high-rise apartment and condominium buildings with 12 or more storeys. The board also approved the Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee report, including appointments and program review. Correspondence from two public health units regarding mitigation funding for 2022 was endorsed. The board received a COVID-19 activity overview and approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List.

• Endorsed issuing a Letter of Instructions for high-rise buildings (12+ storeys) to require COVID-19 infection prevention measures (carried 11-0).
• Approved Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee report, including appointing Keanin Loomis as Vice-Chair and Dr. Brendan Singh as new physician member.
• Approved revisions to the Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee Terms of Reference.
• Approved a full review of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Program by a working group.
• Approved contract terms for the Physician Recruitment Coordinator and Practice Advisor, subject to HR review, with terms kept confidential.
• Endorsed correspondence from Simcoe Muskoka and Peterborough public health units on Mitigation Funding 2022 (carried 12-0).
• Received presentation on COVID-19 activity in Hamilton from March 2020 to present (carried 12-0).
• Approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List, including revised due dates and removal of a completed item.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, and a plan of subdivision. Public hearings are scheduled for six property-specific applications, and the committee will also discuss city-wide items such as regulating off-road vehicles and comments on a provincial land use guideline. A confidential item regarding a proposed settlement of appeals is also on the agenda.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 1269 Mohawk Road, Ancaster (PED21113)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of condominium at 3140 and 3150 Binbrook Road (PED21111)
• Official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 15, 17, 21 Stone Church Road East (PED21117)
• Official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 466-490 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (PED21136)
• Discussion on regulating off-road vehicles (PED21110)

The Planning Committee approved several development applications, including a 224-bed long-term care facility and 260 dwelling units at 466-490 Highway No. 8, a five-storey mixed-use building with 60 units at 15-21 Stone Church Road East, and a 24-townhouse condominium at 3140-3150 Binbrook Road. The committee also endorsed a new by-law to regulate off-road vehicles and approved the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Strategic Plan and Memorandum of Understanding. One application, for a zoning change at 1269 Mohawk Road, was deferred to the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System Strategic Plan and MOU (8-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 202 Cannon Street East (8-0)
• Approved zoning and condominium plan for 24 townhouses at 3140-3150 Binbrook Road (7-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 60-unit mixed-use building at 15-21 Stone Church Road East (8-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 224-bed long-term care facility and 260 units at 466-490 Highway No. 8 (8-0)
• Approved Rural Official Plan and zoning amendments for three lots at Book Road West and Shaver Road (8-0)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for mixed-use buildings at Mallard Trail and Dundas Street East (8-0)
• Approved by-law to regulate off-road vehicles (5-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a vacant home tax, tax increment grants for two downtown properties, and a review of the city manager. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, the Chedoke Creek cleanup, and a motion to invest in roads and sidewalks. Several items are routine or procedural, such as approving minutes and consent items.

• Considerations to implement a Vacant Home Tax in Hamilton (FCS21017(a)/PED21114)
• Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 154 Main Street East (PED21115)
• Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 540 King Street East (PED21140)
• Motion: Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community-Building Funds
• Closed session: Disposition of city-owned land in Wards 11 and 12

The General Issues Committee approved investing $30 million of the estimated $32.7 million in one-time Canada Community-Building Funds into sidewalk and road repairs, allocated equally among the 15 wards at $2 million each. The committee also directed staff to develop a draft by-law for a Vacant Homes and Residential Units Tax program, and referred a Hamilton Tax Increment Grant application for 540 King Street East back to staff for further review. All items were referred to City Council for final consideration.

• Approved $30M for road/sidewalk repairs from Canada Community-Building Funds (12-2)
• Directed staff to draft Vacant Homes Tax by-law and framework (10-2)
• Referred 540 King Street East Tax Increment Grant back to staff (12-0)
• Approved $1.21M Tax Increment Grant for 154 Main Street East (12-0)
• Approved $56K one-time increase to Election Expense Reserve for 2022 election comms (15-0)
• Approved $40K for four summer students for election outreach (15-0)
• Approved capital project closings and transfers including $2.23M to Federal Gas Tax Reserve (13-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned industrial land in Ward 11 (13-0)

CANCELLED - Seniors Advisory Committee

This Seniors Advisory Committee meeting in Hamilton, ON, scheduled for 2021-07-02, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting to handle routine business including appointing a vice-chair, approving minutes, and receiving resignations and a new member appointment. They will also discuss key performance indicators, budget reports, proposed revisions to the committee's terms of reference, and a program review. Several items, including closed minutes and proposed contract revisions, will be discussed in private session.

• Resignations of Dr. Dennis DiValentino and Dr. Brittany Julian to be received
• Appointment of new member Dr. Jason Profetto to be received
• Discussion of Key Performance Indicators and Physicians by Community Report (FY 2020)
• Discussion of Budget and Cash Flow Reports (FY 2020)
• Proposed revisions to Terms of Reference for the Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee

The Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee approved a full review of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Program, to be conducted by its Working Group, which will report back. It also approved revisions to its Terms of Reference, appointed Keanin Loomis as Vice-Chair and Dr. Brendan Singh as a new physician member, and approved confidential terms of employment for the Physician Recruitment Coordinator and Practice Advisor. All items were carried and referred to the Board of Health.

• Approved Keanin Loomis as Vice-Chair for the balance of the 2018-2022 term.
• Approved Dr. Brendan Singh as a new physician member.
• Received the Key Performance Indicators and Physicians by Community Report.
• Received the Year 17 (2020) Budget and Cash Flow Statement.
• Approved revisions to the Committee's Terms of Reference.
• Appointed Councillor Arlene VanderBeek to the Working Group.
• Approved a full review of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Program by the Working Group.
• Approved confidential terms of employment for the Physician Recruitment Coordinator and Practice Advisor.

Hamilton Veterans Committee

This meeting of the Hamilton Veterans Committee was cancelled due to COVID-19 and the closure of City Hall. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda lists standard items such as ceremonial activities, approval of minutes, and staff presentations, but these were not addressed.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 and City Hall closure
• Staff presentations listed: Decoration Day honourarium/post event metrics, Dieppe and Argylls monument cleaning, transfer of staff liaison
• Discussion items listed: designs for Veterans Way signage, Dieppe

Governance Review Sub-Committee

The Governance Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on items related to recording advisory committee meetings and allowing virtual participation of council members outside of emergencies. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a poll on recording advisory meetings, and a staff presentation on virtual participation. Most items are procedural, with the main substantive discussions being the poll results and the virtual participation report.

• Poll results on recording advisory committee meetings (FCS21054)
• Discussion of virtual participation for council and committee meetings (FCS21058)
• Removal of completed items from Outstanding Business List: archiving council videos and 2020 procedural by-law review

The Governance Review Sub-Committee voted 4-0 to refer two items to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee: one to implement live streaming and recording of Advisory Committee meetings starting in the 2022-2026 term, and another to support ongoing virtual participation of council members and delegations, including funding for two additional staff and up to $30,000 for technology to reconfigure the Council Chamber and Room 264 for hybrid meetings. The sub-committee also approved the agenda, minutes, communications, and amendments to its Outstanding Business List, all by 4-0 votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved referral of Report FCS21054 to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee, directing staff to implement live streaming and recording of Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-2026 term.
• Approved referral of Report FCS21058 to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee, requesting two additional FTEs for virtual participation support, to be considered in the 2022 budget.
• Approved referral of Report FCS21058, directing staff to acquire technology to reconfigure the Council Chamber for hybrid meetings, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve at a cost not exceeding $30,000.
• Approved referral of Report FCS21058, directing staff to acquire technology to reconfigure Room 264 for hybrid meetings, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve at a cost not exceeding $30,000.
• Approved referral of Report FCS21058, recommending amendments to Procedural By-Law 21-021 to permanently allow virtual participation for council and committee meetings.
• Approved the June 25, 2021 agenda as amended.
• Approved the minutes of the April 30, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved communications 5.1 and 5.2, referring correspondence to the relevant items.

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to review two heritage permit applications, receive a resignation, and discuss the status of numerous heritage properties. The agenda includes consent items for delegated approvals and a lengthy informal update on buildings and landscapes, categorized by perceived threat level.

• Heritage Permit HP2021-024: Adaptive reuse of 16 West Avenue South (former St. Thomas Church)
• Heritage Permit HP2021-027: Front yard landscape work at 228 St. Clair Boulevard (St. Clair Boulevard Heritage Conservation District)
• Resignation from the committee by B. Janssen
• Endangered list includes Tivoli, Century Manor, James Street Baptist Church, and 21 other properties
• Buildings of interest include Delta High School, Coppley Building, and St. Joseph’s Motherhouse

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee voted to adopt submissions and recommendations in Report PED19125(c) regarding Ontario Regulation 385/21 under the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended by Bill 108, and the Draft Ontario Heritage Tool Kit. The motion also authorized the Director of Planning and Chief Planner to confirm submissions to the Province and to negotiate agreements to extend or eliminate the 90-day timeline for issuing notices of intention to designate. The committee also received several heritage permit applications and updates on properties of interest.

• Adopted submissions and recommendations in Report PED19125(c) on Ontario Heritage Act regulation and Draft Ontario Heritage Tool Kit (carried)
• Authorized Director of Planning and Chief Planner to confirm submissions to Province and negotiate agreements on 90-day designation timeline (carried)
• Received heritage permit applications HP2021-024, HP2021-027, HP2021-022, HP2021-028, HP2021-030 (carried)
• Received correspondence from Rev. Ian Sloan re: 79 Main Street East and 85 Holton Street South, referred to staff and Chair for response (carried)
• Received resignation of B. Janssen from the committee (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received updates on endangered buildings and landscapes, including Tivoli and Century Manor (carried)
• Received verbal updates on designations and Hamilton 175 (carried)

CANCELLED - Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Hamilton Status of Women Advisory Committee, scheduled for 2021-06-24, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Hamilton Police Services Board

This agenda for the Hamilton Police Services Board meeting on June 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides meeting logistics and system placeholders but no substantive content for residents.

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider committee reports, motions, and by-laws. Key items include amendments to previous decisions on the Winona Peach Festival loan, Commonwealth Games 2030, ERASE redevelopment, and a proposed tunnel under Concession Road 4 West. Council will also vote on several by-laws affecting parking, traffic, and zoning.

• Motion to amend Winona Peach Festival loan (AFA Report 17-004)
• Motion to amend Commonwealth Games 2030 item (GIC Report 19-023)
• Motion to amend ERASE redevelopment grant at 3311 Homestead Drive (PED20125)
• Motion to amend underground tunnel under Concession Road 4 West, Flamborough (PW19082)
• By-law 112: Zoning amendment at 321 Hatt Street, Dundas (ZAR-20-036)

Council approved a plan for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project, including a Memorandum of Understanding with Metrolinx and a preferred operating scenario with an estimated net annual cost of $6.4 million (9-6 vote). It also approved agreements to host the 2024 RBC Canadian Open (11-4) and a $27.8 million financing plan for the Macassa Lodge redevelopment (14-0).

• Approved LRT project MOU and Scenario One with $6.4M annual net cost (9-6)
• Approved agreements to host 2024 RBC Canadian Open (11-4)
• Approved $27.8M Macassa Lodge redevelopment financing plan (14-0)
• Approved $500K emergency funding for Mohawk 4Ice Centre operations (13-2)
• Approved Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and $125K senior project manager (15-0)
• Approved Fair Payment of Musicians for City-Led Events Policy (14-1)
• Approved amended ERASE grant for 3311 Homestead Drive, up to $91,681 (15-0)
• Approved peer review of land needs assessment methodology (12-1)

Committee Against Racism

The Committee Against Racism is reviewing its 2021-2022 implementation action plan. Members will also discuss a report regarding recommendations for the City's coronavirus webpage concerning anti-Asian racism.

• Implementation of the 2021 Workplan
• Citizen Committee Report on anti-Asian racism and hamilton.ca/coronaviruswebpage
• Motion to approve All Advisory Committee Event date of September 27, 2021
• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for the All Advisory Committee Event
• Delegation by Carla Escudero regarding ways to stop bullying and racism

School Board Properties Sub-Committee

The School Board Properties Sub-Committee will review five properties owned by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Three properties in Stoney Creek are listed as public discussion items, while two others in Hamilton and Stoney Creek are scheduled for private and confidential review. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes from April 12, 2021, and declarations of interest.

• Discussion of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board property at 350 Albright Road, Stoney Creek (PED21128)
• Discussion of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board property at 140 Glen Echo Drive, Stoney Creek (PED21129)
• Discussion of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board property at 45 Randall Avenue, Stoney Creek (PED21130)
• Private review of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board property at 630-640 Rymal Road East, Hamilton (PED21131)
• Private review of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board property at 20 Lake Avenue South, Stoney Creek (PED21132)

The School Board Properties Sub-Committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the City of Hamilton not acquire three school board properties (350 Albright Road, 140 Glen Echo Drive, 45 Randall Avenue) and to advise the board of site development requirements. It also voted 4-0 to express possible interest in acquiring two other properties (630-640 Rymal Road East and 20 Lake Avenue South), directing staff to conduct due diligence and report back. All five items were referred to the General Issues Committee for consideration.

• Declined to acquire 350 Albright Road, Stoney Creek (PED21128) - motion carried 4-0
• Declined to acquire 140 Glen Echo Drive, Stoney Creek (PED21129) - motion carried 4-0
• Declined to acquire 45 Randall Avenue, Stoney Creek (PED21130) - motion carried 4-0
• Expressed possible interest in 630-640 Rymal Road East, Hamilton (PED21131) - motion carried 4-0
• Expressed possible interest in 20 Lake Avenue South, Stoney Creek (PED21132) - motion carried 4-0
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting - motion carried 4-0
• Received communications from Bev Buchser and Brad Hoar regarding R. J. Hyslop Property - motion carried 4-0
• Moved into closed session to discuss potential land acquisitions - motion carried 4-0

Municipal Act Appeals

This is a procedural meeting of a Hamilton, ON committee regarding Municipal Act appeals. The agenda contains only boilerplate administrative items with no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

The City of Hamilton approved 30 tax adjustments for properties under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, with most reducing taxes due to exemptions, fire damage, or errors. One appeal (156 Sanford Ave S) was referred back to staff for further review with MPAC and rescheduling. No public delegations or speakers were registered.

• Approved 22 Section 357 adjustments, including exemptions, repairs, fire damage, and classification changes
• Approved 8 Section 358 adjustments for gross or manifest errors
• Referred 156 Sanford Ave S appeal back to staff for MPAC follow-up and future rescheduling
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:46 a.m.

Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Committee

The Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Committee is meeting to review the financial status of the trust fund for 2021 and discuss proposed enhancements to the courtyards at Wentworth Lodge. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a member resignation/appointment, and other administrative matters.

• Financial status of Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund for 2021 (HSC21020)
• Proposed enhancements to Wentworth Lodge courtyards (HSC21021)
• Resignation/appointment of a Family Council member
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2019

The Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Sub-Committee approved reinvesting $287,977 from matured GICs into a new portfolio with similar terms across one to five years. It also received a report on courtyard enhancements and accepted the resignation of a Family Council representative. All decisions were carried and referred to the Emergency and Community Services Committee.

• Approved reinvestment of $287,977 GIC settlement into a new portfolio (Carried)
• Received report on courtyard enhancements (Carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2019 (Carried)
• Received resignation correspondence from Mary Welsh (Carried)
• Adjourned at 10:40 a.m. (Carried)

Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. board meets to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving an operations update, and considering resolutions, draft 2020 financial statements, and the draft 2021 budget. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda text.

• Adoption of September 17, 2020 minutes
• Operations update with board information and presentation
• Board resolutions for 2021
• Draft 2020 financial statements
• Draft 2021 budget

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Board of Directors approved the 2021 budget and the audited financial statements for the 2020 fiscal year. The board also received an operations and financial update, approved the minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting, and passed confirmatory actions to authorize officers to carry out the resolutions.

• Approved the agenda as amended.
• Approved the minutes of the September 17, 2020 meeting.
• Received the Operations and Financial Update.
• Approved the Resolutions of the HRPI Board of Directors.
• Approved the 2020 audited financial statements.
• Approved and adopted the 2021 budget.
• Approved confirmatory actions authorizing officers to execute documents and ratifying prior actions.

Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee

The Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee is meeting to review two city-wide reports: the Capital Project Closing Report and the Capital Projects Status Report, both as of December 31, 2020. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a confidential appendix discussion in closed session.

• Capital Project Closing Report as of December 31, 2020 (FCS20079(b))
• Capital Projects Status Report as of December 31, 2020 (FCS20078(b))
• Confidential Appendix C to FCS20078(b) for closed session discussion
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2021 meeting

The Capital Projects Work-in-Progress Review Sub-Committee voted 3-0 to refer two reports to the General Issues Committee. The first report authorizes transferring $221,437 to the Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve, closing completed or cancelled capital projects, approving budget appropriations, and re-opening inadvertently closed projects. The second report receives tax-supported and rate-supported capital project status reports as of December 31, 2020, and keeps a confidential appendix confidential. All motions carried unanimously with Councillor Wilson absent.

• Approved referral of capital project closing report, including transfer of $221,437 to Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve and $97,064 from other sources
• Approved closing completed or cancelled capital projects per policy
• Approved capital project budget appropriations for Oct-Dec 2020
• Approved transfer of $2,234,783 from Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve to Federal Gas Tax Reserve for ineligible expenditures
• Approved re-opening projects inadvertently closed during review
• Approved referral of capital project status reports, receiving tax-supported and rate-supported reports
• Approved keeping confidential Appendix C confidential
• Approved agenda, previous minutes, and adjournment

Committee of Adjustment

The City of Hamilton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically on June 17, 2021, to hear 30 applications for minor variances and changes to conditions across suburban, urban, and rural wards. Each item involves specific properties and owners seeking relief from zoning bylaws. The meeting runs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is viewable online.

• Change of conditions at 893 West 5th St., Hamilton (Ward 8)
• Variance applications at 189 and 336 Fiddlers Green Rd., Ancaster (Ward 12)
• Variance applications at 360 & 410 Lewis Rd. and 1367 & 1371 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• Variance applications at 309, 311, and 311 ½ Parkside Dr., Flamborough (Ward 15)
• Variance application at 2004 Glancaster Rd., Ancaster (Ward 12) by Braun Nursery

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the 2020 City of Hamilton Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements, proposed text amendments to two pension plans, and a water supply amending agreement with Halton. The committee will also consider a deferred payment arrangement for water/wastewater charges at 80 Brockley Drive, a development charges reserves status report, and a request from the Municipality of Tweed to support a resolution on joint and several liability reform. Several items are consent items, including minutes from sub-committees and advisory committees, and a professional and consultant services roster.

• 2020 City of Hamilton Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements (FCS21037)
• Hamilton Street Railway Pension Plan Text Amendment (FCS21051)
• Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund (HWRF) Plan Text Amendment (FCS21052)
• Halton Water Supply Amending Agreement (FCS21049)
• 80 Brockley Drive, Hamilton – Water and Wastewater / Storm Charges Deferred Payment Arrangement (FCS21059)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee voted unanimously to approve the 2020 City of Hamilton Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements, and also approved several other items including amendments to the HSR Pension Plan and the Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund, a water supply agreement amendment with Halton Region, and a deferred payment arrangement for water charges at 80 Brockley Drive. All motions were carried by a vote of 7 to 0.

• Approved the 2020 City of Hamilton Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements (FCS21037).
• Authorized the Treasurer to file the HSR Pension Plan text amendment (FCS21051).
• Authorized the Treasurer to file the Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund text amendment (FCS21052).
• Approved amending the Halton Water Supply Agreement and authorized execution (FCS21049).
• Authorized a deferred payment arrangement for water/wastewater charges at 80 Brockley Drive, totaling $298,985.59 (FCS21059).
• Approved the 2021 City Enrichment Fund funding allocation of $2,461,165 for operating grants (GRA21002).
• Approved appointments to the Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term.
• Received and kept confidential the City Auditor's report on serious matters (AUD21005).

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including an integrated housing system update, the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, the 2020 Paramedic Service annual report, emergency operating funding for Hamilton Arena Partners, and a financing plan for the Macassa Lodge redevelopment. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and consent items.

• Integrated Housing System (CS13033(a)) - city-wide
• Hamilton's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (HSC19032(b)) - city-wide
• Hamilton Paramedic Service 2020 Annual Report (HSC21018)
• Emergency Operating Funding for Hamilton Arena Partners (HSC21023) - Ward 6
• Macassa Lodge Redevelopment Project Financing Plan (HSC20050(b)) - Ward 7

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved all six items on its agenda, including a $27.8M financing plan for the Macassa Lodge redevelopment, emergency funding up to $500,000 for Hamilton Arena Partners, and a new Senior Project Manager position for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. All motions carried 4-0, with two councillors absent. The items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved Integrated Housing System agreements with community housing providers (4-0)
• Approved Hamilton's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and added a Senior Project Manager position at $125,000/year (4-0)
• Received Hamilton Paramedic Service 2020 Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 emergency funding for Hamilton Arena Partners for Mohawk 4Ice Centre operations (4-0)
• Approved $27.8M Macassa Lodge redevelopment financing plan, including $7.27M from development charges and $19.253M from capital reserve (4-0)
• Approved confidential staffing change directions and kept report confidential (4-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a motion on the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project Memorandum of Understanding, four Tax Increment Grant applications for properties in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Flamborough, and Wellington Street North, and a proposed Fair Payment of Musicians for City-Led Events Policy. The committee will also consider a report on naming Brightside Park, a potential major event in 2024, and the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. Several items are deferred or proposed for new due dates on the Outstanding Business List.

• Motion on Hamilton LRT Project Memorandum of Understanding (deferred from June 2, 2021)
• Tax Increment Grant for 40 King Street East, Stoney Creek (Ward 5)
• Tax Increment Grant for 81 King Street East, Hamilton (Ward 2)
• Tax Increment Grant for 34 Main Street North, Flamborough (Ward 15)
• Fair Payment of Musicians for City-Led Events Policy (PED21041(a))

The General Issues Committee approved a motion to proceed with the Hamilton LRT project, including a memorandum of understanding with Metrolinx, a preferred operating scenario, and changes to downtown financial incentives. The motion passed 9-6 after amendments. The committee also approved several tax increment grants, a new policy for paying musicians at city events, and agreements to host the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

• Approved LRT MOU direction and Scenario One operating plan (9-6)
• Approved 2024 RBC Canadian Open hosting agreements (10-2)
• Approved Fair Payment of Musicians for City-Led Events Policy (12-0)
• Approved tax increment grant for 40 King St E, Stoney Creek (13-0)
• Approved tax increment grant for 81 King St E, Hamilton (13-0)
• Approved tax increment grant for 34 Main St N, Flamborough (13-0)
• Approved tax increment grant for 155-161 Wellington St N (12-0)
• Approved naming of Brightside Park and directed staff to investigate naming sports complex after Jennie Parker (13-0)

Mundialization Committee

The City of Hamilton's Mundialization Committee held a virtual meeting on June 16, 2021. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items such as approving minutes and declarations of interest. The only specific discussion item was regarding committee meetings during the summer months.

• Discussion of committee meetings during summer months
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021

Planning Committee

The City of Hamilton Planning Committee meets on June 15, 2021, to review several planning applications and consent items. The agenda includes public hearings for zoning amendments at 179-189 Catharine Street North and 321 Hatt Street, as well as a subdivision approval for 15 Picardy Drive. Consent items cover a road renaming in Flamborough and a report on residential care facilities.

• Public hearing for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, and 189 Catharine Street North (Ward 2)
• Public hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment at 321 Hatt Street, Dundas (Ward 13)
• Public hearing for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium at 15 Picardy Drive, Stoney Creek (Ward 9)
• Consent item to rename a portion of Mountain Brow Road to King Road in Flamborough (Ward 15)
• Delegation from IBI Group regarding designation of 323 Rymal Road East as a Class 4 Noise Area

The Planning Committee approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 179-189 Catharine Street North, allowing three multiple dwellings and the adaptive re-use of an existing semi-detached dwelling for a total of 49 units. The approval includes a holding provision requiring a Record of Site Condition, noise mitigation, and a conservation plan. The committee also approved a zoning change for a semi-detached dwelling at 321 Hatt Street, Dundas, and draft plans for a subdivision and condominium at 15 Picardy Drive, Stoney Creek. All decisions were referred to City Council for final consideration.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 179-189 Catharine Street North, permitting 49 residential units with conditions.
• Approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for 321 Hatt Street, Dundas, to permit a semi-detached dwelling.
• Approved a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium for 15 Picardy Drive, Stoney Creek, for 28 maisonette and 43 townhouse dwellings.
• Approved adding 54-56 Hess Street South to the heritage designation work plan and the Endangered Buildings List.
• Approved adding 215 and 219 King Street West, Dundas, to the Municipal Heritage Register.
• Directed staff to prepare amendments to extend temporary use by-laws for outdoor patios and tents to December 31, 2021.
• Directed staff to report back on designating 323 Rymal Road East as a Class 4 Noise Area.
• Approved renaming a portion of Mountain Brow Road to King Road in Flamborough.

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several heritage permit applications for properties in Hamilton, including signage installations, a foundation waterproofing project, and a window modification. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• HP2021-029: Exterior signage at rear of 5 Mill Street South, Waterdown
• HP2021-031: Restaurant signage on main floor at 46 James Street North
• HP2021-030: Weeping tile and foundation waterproofing at 601 Barton Street East
• HP2021-028: Window modification for HVAC at 70 James Street South (St. Paul's Presbyterian Church)
• Pre-submission discussion for Gore Buildings

Board of Health

The Hamilton Board of Health is meeting to receive an overview of COVID-19 activity in the city since March 11, and to discuss a governance overview of the Board of Health, including Ontario board structures and health equity frameworks. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, declarations of interest, and consent items.

• Overview of COVID-19 Activity in the City of Hamilton 11 Mar to Present
• Board of Health Governance Overview (BOH21006) with appendices on Ontario Board of Health Structures and Ontario Health Equity Inclusion Diversity and Anti-Racism Framework
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting

The Board of Health approved a motion to continue public health modernization discussions, engage an external vendor for a governance education session, and direct staff to work with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee. It also directed staff to report back on implementing COVID-19 safety requirements in multiple residential apartment buildings, including PPE, signage, sanitizer, and disinfection. A letter reiterating the importance of a local Board of Health was also approved.

• Approved motion to continue public health modernization discussions with provincial and municipal associations, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion (carried 11-0).
• Approved engaging an external vendor to deliver a governance and structural options education session for the Board (amendment carried 7-4).
• Directed staff to engage with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee on public health modernization implementation (carried 11-0).
• Directed staff to report back on implementing COVID-19 requirements in highrise apartment buildings, including PPE, signage, sanitizer, and disinfection (carried 10-0).
• Approved preparing a letter on behalf of the Board and City reiterating the importance of a local Board of Health (carried 11-0).
• Received correspondence from ACORN regarding mandatory COVID-19 regulations in apartment buildings (carried 12-0).
• Approved delegation requests from Environment Hamilton, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, and ACORN members (carried 12-0).
• Received the Clerk's Report on the Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee (carried 15-0).

Development Industry Liaison Group

The City of Hamilton's Development Industry Liaison Group is meeting electronically to discuss several items affecting developers and residents. Topics include implementation of Ontario Heritage Act changes (Bill 108), dewatering, low-density residential building height and grade requirements, surety bonds, GRIDS update, and waste collection guidelines. The group will also approve minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting.

• Implementation of changes to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108)
• Dewatering update from Hamilton Water
• Low density residential building height and grade requirement discussion
• Surety bonds update
• Waste collection guidelines update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meets to discuss traffic calming on Mount Pleasant Drive and a road safety review for the York Road and Newman Road intersection. Staff will present an update on enhanced inspections for Hamilton Water and Wastewater infrastructure. The committee also considers motions regarding truck route detours, digital speed signs in Ward 7, and gypsy moth control.

• Road Safety Review at York Road and Newman Road Intersection (Ward 13)
• Motion for Installation of Traffic Calming Measures on Mount Pleasant Drive (Ward 6)
• Motion for James Street North Boulevard Conversion & Street Tree Planting (Ward 2)
• Motion to Purchase 5 Digital Speed Signs for Ward 7
• Consent Item: Intersection Control List By-law (Wards 6, 9, 11 and 13)

The Public Works Committee voted to recommend a by-law to Council for traffic control changes at eight intersections, including stop signs and all-way stop conversions. The committee also approved several other items, including endorsing a roundabout design at York Road and Newman Road, replacing rubber barriers with concrete curbs on the Cannon Street Cycle Track, and installing speed cushions on Mount Pleasant Drive.

• Approved a by-law to Council for traffic control changes at 8 intersections (Harvest Road, Idlewilde Lane, Wise Crescent, Amberwood Street, Paramount Drive).
• Endorsed in principle a roundabout at York Road and Highway 6 ramp, requesting MTO to add a left-turn lane, with $45,000 from capital funds.
• Approved replacing rubber barriers and bollards with concrete curbs on the Cannon Street Cycle Track between James and Hess Streets.
• Authorized installation of 4 speed cushions on Mount Pleasant Drive, funded up to $25,000 from Ward 6 Minor Maintenance.
• Directed staff to monitor gypsy moth outbreaks and create a 2022 control program, including a capital funding request.
• Approved removing asphalt and planting street trees on James Street North (529-539) at a cost of $35,700 from Ward 2 funds.
• Requested staff to investigate the failed truck detour plan during Wellington Street North closure and report back.
• Authorized purchase of 5 digital speed signs for Ward 7, funded up to $20,000 from Ward 7 Capital Re-Investment Fund.

Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation shareholder meeting approved the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, and reappointed KPMG LLP as auditor for 2021. The meeting also approved the appointment of directors, with details kept confidential until Council approval. All motions passed unanimously with 15 votes in favor and none against.

• Approved the audited consolidated financial statements for 2020 (15-0).
• Reappointed KPMG LLP as auditor for the 2021 fiscal year (15-0).
• Approved the appointment of directors, with resolutions kept confidential until Council approval (15-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (15-0).
• Approved the minutes from October 13, 2020 and December 18, 2020 meetings (15-0).
• Received a presentation on the Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation (15-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:02 a.m. (15-0).

Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder

The City of Hamilton, as sole shareholder of Hamilton Utilities Corporation, is meeting to handle routine corporate business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, appointing and setting remuneration for the auditor, and dealing with director appointments for HUC and Alectra Inc. in private session. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 and is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions on the open agenda.

• Appointment and remuneration of auditor for Hamilton Utilities Corporation
• Continuation of directors of Hamilton Utilities Corporation (private session)
• Confirmation of directors of Alectra Inc. Corporation (private session)
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2020 shareholder meeting

The Hamilton Utilities Corporation shareholder meeting, held virtually on June 10, 2021, approved the reappointment of KPMG LLP as auditor for the 2021 fiscal year, with remuneration to be set by the directors. The meeting also received the audited consolidated financial statements for HUC and Alectra Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2020. Directors' continuation and confirmation resolutions were approved, with details kept confidential until Council approval. All motions carried 9-0.

• Approved KPMG LLP as auditor for HUC for 2021, with remuneration fixed by directors (9-0).
• Received HUC audited consolidated financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2020 (9-0).
• Received Alectra Inc. audited consolidated financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2020 (9-0).
• Approved closed session resolutions on continuation of HUC directors, kept confidential until Council approval (9-0).
• Approved closed session resolutions on confirmation of Alectra Inc. directors, kept confidential until Council approval (9-0).
• Approved the agenda as amended (9-0).
• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2020 shareholder meeting (9-0).
• Received presentations from Alectra Inc. and HUC (9-0 each).

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to consider committee reports, correspondence, and a series of by-laws. The agenda includes public communications on tax policy and land use, as well as several by-law amendments covering traffic, parking, zoning, and development charges. Council will also address a motion regarding an Ombudsman investigation into a closed meeting of the LGBTQ Advisory Committee.

• By-law 102 amends the City's Development Charges By-law (19-142), city-wide
• By-law 099 rezones 149 ½ Sherman Avenue North (Ward 3)
• By-laws 100 and 101 adopt Official Plan Amendment 28 and rezone 435 Carluke Road West, Ancaster (Ward 12)
• By-law 103 rezones 967-977 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• By-law 104 removes part lot control at 20 Southridge Court, 533 and 555 Sanatorium Road (Ward 14)

Council approved the Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement, authorizing staff to negotiate and execute agreements for the precinct assets, with costs funded up to $500K. Council also approved a $250,000 funding application for public space and park Wi-Fi connectivity, and directed staff to seek relief for taxi and snow plow industries facing high insurance costs. All committee reports and by-laws were approved as presented.

• Approved Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement (14-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved $250K Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Wi-Fi funding application (14-0, 1 conflict)
• Directed staff to seek insurance relief for taxi and snow plow industries (14-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved all committee reports (15-0)
• Authorized Councillor Whitehead's absence until Sept 30, 2021 (15-0)
• Amended April 28 minutes to implement Ombudsman's recommendations (14-0)
• Passed By-laws 21-096 to 21-105 (13-0)

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting electronically. The agenda includes staff presentations on 2022 municipal election consultation and Hamilton's climate change adaptation planning, plus updates from several working groups. The committee will also consider a motion to invite MPP Donna Skelly to discuss a provincial accessibility report.

• Presentation on 2022 Municipal Election Consultation
• Presentation on Hamilton Climate Change Impact Adaptation Planning
• Motion to invite MPP Donna Skelly to discuss the AODA third review report
• Correspondence on Upper Wellington Street Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road to Stone Church Road)
• Appointment of Tom Manzuk to the Outreach Working Group

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved an informational pamphlet for outreach, appointed Tom Manzuk to the Outreach Working Group, and accepted Mary Sinclair's resignation with a letter of gratitude. They also approved sending an invitation to MPP Donna Skelly to discuss an accessibility report. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved informational pamphlet and $300 printing cost (carried)
• Appointed Tom Manzuk to Outreach Working Group (carried)
• Accepted Mary Sinclair's resignation and directed letter of gratitude (carried)
• Approved invitation to MPP Donna Skelly to discuss accessibility report (carried)

Food Advisory Committee

The City of Hamilton Food Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda is largely procedural (approval of minutes, declarations), with discussion items including an update from the Planning Department on urban sprawl and agricultural land use, forming a working group for the Food Strategy, and reviewing a University of Toronto report on food systems.

• Update from Planning Department on urban sprawl and use of agricultural land (scheduled for fall meeting)
• Working group to update/report on Food Strategy – seeking members
• Feeding the City Report: Visions of the food system to come (University of Toronto discussion paper)
• Approval of May 11, 2021 minutes

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Sub-Committee is meeting electronically to receive staff presentations on the Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT) update and the Parking Master Plan update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, communications, and a verbal update from the Business Development & BIA Officer. No decisions or public hearings are listed.

• SEAT presentation update
• Parking Master Plan update presentation
• Approval of May 11, 2021 minutes
• OBIAA Conference update discussion
• Verbal update from Julia Davis, Business Development & BIA Officer

The Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee met virtually and approved the agenda and previous minutes. Staff presentations on the Special Events Advisory Team and the Parking Master Plan were received, and a discussion on the OBIAA Conference 2021 was held. A verbal update from Julia Davis covered Ontario's Step One reopening, Shop Local Grant funding, and other resources. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information.

• Approved the agenda for June 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved the May 11, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Special Events Advisory Team update (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Parking Master Plan update (carried)
• Received discussion on OBIAA Conference 2021 (carried)
• Received verbal update from Julia Davis (carried)
• Received updates from Committee Members (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:31 a.m. (carried)

Grants Sub-Committee

The Grants Sub-Committee is meeting to review and discuss staff recommendations for the 2021 City Enrichment Fund, including operating and program/event-based grants. They will also receive an information report on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and consider recommendations for 2020 City Enrichment funding. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 and the closure of City Hall.

• 2021 City Enrichment Funding Recommendations (GRA21002) - city-wide grants
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Information Report (GRA21003)
• 2020 City Enrichment Funding Recommendations (GRA20003(d))
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2020

The Grants Sub-Committee approved the 2021 City Enrichment Fund allocation of $2,461,165 for operating grants, conditionally approved listed grants pending required submissions by July 9, 2021, and approved the payment plan. It also directed staff to integrate an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion breakdown of the fund for consistent outcome measurement. Additionally, the committee approved deadline extensions for 2020 grant recipients in various streams until November 1, 2021, subject to written requests by June 30, 2021. All decisions were referred to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee for consideration.

• Approved 2021 City Enrichment Fund operating grants totaling $2,461,165 (6-0)
• Conditionally approved 2021 City Enrichment Fund grants pending submission of Program Status form by July 9, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved City Enrichment Fund Payment Plan (6-0)
• Directed staff to integrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion breakdown of allocated fund and report back (6-0)
• Approved project deadline extension to November 1, 2021 for 2020 Creation and Presentation stream recipients (5-0)
• Approved reactivation and deadline extension to November 1, 2021 for withdrawn 2020 Creation and Presentation recipients (5-0)
• Approved project deadline extension to November 1, 2021 for 2020 Arts and Communities Culture and Heritage Capacity Building recipients (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of February 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Interview Sub-Commitee to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Interview Sub-Committee to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, approval of minutes from May 25, 2021, and two closed-session items: closed minutes and interviews for the Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee. The closed sessions are justified under personal matters provisions of the Municipal Act.

• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2021
• Closed minutes from May 25, 2021
• Interviews for the Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee (closed session)

The Interview Sub-Committee to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee met and approved its agenda, previous meeting minutes, and closed-session minutes. It then moved into closed session to discuss interviews for the Immigrant & Refugee Advisory Committee, and approved the direction provided to staff in that session, keeping it confidential. All motions were carried unanimously by the two members present, with one councillor absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
• Approved May 25, 2021 open minutes (2-0)
• Approved May 25, 2021 closed minutes and kept confidential (2-0)
• Moved into closed session for Item 4.2 (2-0)
• Approved closed-session direction to staff on Immigrant & Refugee Advisory Committee interviews, kept confidential (2-0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a staff presentation on a new program developed during the pandemic with Hamilton long-term care homes and hospitals, and to discuss working groups and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Staff presentation by Holly Odoardi on a new pandemic-related program with long-term care homes and hospitals
• Update from Aine Leadbetter, Manager of Elections
• Discussion of working groups including Getting Around Hamilton, Older Adult Financial and Physical Abuse, Housing, and Communications
• Update on Age Friendly Plan Governance Committee and Older Adult Network
• Resolution on e-scooters by J. Mayo

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 27 applications for minor variances and consents across Hamilton's urban, rural, and suburban wards. The agenda lists each property with its file number, agent, and owner, but provides no details on the nature of the requests. Decisions will be made on each application.

• 787 Barton St. E. (Ward 3) – agent IBI Group, owner McDonald's
• 217 Beach Rd. (Ward 3) – owners N Jain & G Kilgour
• 940 8th Conc. Rd. W., Flamborough (Ward 13) – two files (FL/A-21:147 & FL/B-21:34)
• 5 & 7 Seely Ave. (Ward 7) – owner City Housing
• 197 Brucedale Ave E. (Ward 8) – two files (HM/A-18:385 & HM/B-18:143)

Hamilton Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and declarations of interest, plus updates on the Urban Indigenous Strategy and election-related opportunities. Discussion items include committee membership, a member resignation, LRT, and the recent residential school finding of 215 children.

• Urban Indigenous Strategy Update by N. Jones and S. Hill
• Election-related opportunities for community with Aine Leadbetter
• Discussion of Residential School Finding - 215 Children
• Committee membership and member resignation
• Approval of all Advisory Committee event date and selection of a presenter

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several financial items, including a policy on surety bonds for development agreements, a loan request from the Ancaster Tennis Club, and an update to the development charges by-law. The agenda also includes routine consent items on procurement reports and a discussion on relief from municipal charges for taxi and snow plow industries. Public delegations are scheduled on surety bonds.

• Development Agreement Surety Bonds policy (FCS21056/LS21021)
• Ancaster Tennis Club loan request (FCS21032)
• 2019 Development Charges Amending By-law update (FCS21048)
• 2021 First Quarter procurement reports (FCS21008, FCS21009, FCS21010)
• Options for relief from municipal charges for taxi and snow plow industries (LS21020)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved a $940,000 interest-free loan to the Ancaster Tennis Club for a new dome, adopted a surety bond policy for development agreements, and approved a $250,000 funding application for public Wi-Fi. All motions carried unanimously or with declared conflicts.

• Approved $940,000 interest-free loan to Ancaster Tennis Club for new dome (7-0)
• Adopted Development Agreement Surety Bond Policy and template (8-0)
• Approved $250,000 Canada Healthy Communities Initiative submission for public Wi-Fi (6-0)
• Approved 2019 Development Charges Amending By-law and background study (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare correspondence on taxi/snow plow insurance relief (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on snow plow operators unable to provide service due to insurance (7-0)
• Approved update to coronavirus website to address anti-Asian racism (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Committee Against Racism (7-0)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a request for consent for CityHousing Hamilton to sell the Jamesville property, an update on the Adaptation and Transformation program, and two confidential staffing matters. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving a report from the Hamilton Veterans Committee.

• Service Manager Consent for CityHousing Hamilton to Sell Jamesville Property (HSC21011) (Ward 2)
• Adaptation and Transformation Update 3 (HSC20020(c)) (City Wide)
• Hamilton Veterans Committee Minutes - March 23, 2021 - No Quorum Report
• Confidential: Emergency Shelter Services Team Staffing (HSC21017)
• Confidential: Status Change of the Housing Programs Officer Position (HSC21019)

The Emergency and Community Services Committee voted 5-0 to approve a package of COVID-19-related supports for Hamilton's homeless-serving system, including continued operation of a temporary men's shelter, hotel rentals, isolation services, and enhanced drop-in services, with costs totaling approximately $15.1M for July-December 2021 and additional amounts for early 2022. The committee also approved an evidence-based transition plan for the emergency shelter system, including temporarily increasing women's shelter capacity by up to 70 beds, and a one-time $2M investment for housing allowances for Intensive Case Management clients. All items were referred to Council for final consideration.

• Approved $1.5M for continued operation of 378 Main St E shelter (July-Dec 2021) (5-0)
• Approved $7.1M for hotel rentals and supports (July-Dec 2021) and $3.6M (Jan-Mar 2022) (5-0)
• Approved $2M for COVID-19 supports (July-Dec 2021) and $1M (Jan-Mar 2022) (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for isolation services (July-Dec 2021) and $540K (Jan-Mar 2022) (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M for enhanced drop-in services (July-Dec 2021) and $740K (Jan-Mar 2022) (5-0)
• Approved transition plan including up to 70 additional women's shelter beds (5-0)
• Approved $2M for housing allowances for ICM clients (5-0)
• Approved Service Manager consent for CityHousing Hamilton to sell Jamesville property for redevelopment (5-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee is meeting to hear presentations, including an update on the Hamilton LRT from the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx, and a verbal COVID-19 update. The committee will also consider consent items, including the Ancaster Village BIA board changes, and discuss a report from the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including the Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement.

• Presentation from Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx on Hamilton LRT activities
• COVID-19 verbal update
• Ancaster Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Revised Board of Management (PED21108)
• Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Report 21-005
• Closed session: Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement (PED18168(g))

The General Issues Committee approved the Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement, authorizing staff to negotiate and execute agreements for the FirstOntario Centre, FirstOntario Concert Hall, and Hamilton Convention Centre, with up to $500K in funding for due diligence. The committee also deferred a motion on the LRT Memorandum of Understanding to June 16, 2021, and directed staff to report on LRT-supportive development along the corridor. Several routine items, including appointments and correspondence, were received or approved.

• Approved Downtown Entertainment Precinct Master Agreement (11-0)
• Deferred LRT Memorandum of Understanding motion to June 16, 2021 (13-2)
• Directed staff to report on LRT-supportive development by ward (14-0)
• Appointed Dean Hodge to Ancaster Village BIA Board (15-0)
• Approved All Advisory Committee Event date Sept 27, 2021 (13-0)
• Authorized Paula Kilburn to delegate on accessible captioning report (13-0)
• Approved amendments to Outstanding Business List (13-0)
• Approved closed session minutes and moved into closed session (13-0)

Hamilton Cycling Committee

The Hamilton Cycling Committee is meeting electronically to discuss cycling-related items, including a police bike registry presentation, transportation operations, and the King West Enhancement Feasibility Plan. They will also review correspondence on Project529, approve prior minutes, and consider motions on an advisory committee event and bike lane asphalt. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Correspondence from Hamilton Police Services Board on Project529 bike theft reduction feasibility
• Presentation on Hamilton Police Service Bike Registry by Police Constable Tyler Brown
• King West Enhancement Feasibility Plan (Dundurn to Paradise) presentation
• Wilson Street Construction discussion
• Motion on Bike Lane Asphalt

Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will discuss what it takes to build new rental housing and consider a motion on funding development fees for affordable housing. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and a motion for an all-committee event.

• Discussion item: 'Show me the money: what it takes to build new rental housing'
• Motion on funding development fees for affordable housing
• Motion to approve all advisory committee event date and presenter
• Approval of February and March 2021 minutes

Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee

The Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee is meeting to discuss and review its 2021 workplan, as well as brainstorm solutions to litter and graffiti problems in the city. They will also hear a delegation from a resident about dog feces in parks, and receive updates on the Team Up to Clean Up program and the 2020 Clean and Green Strategy.

• Delegation from Adam Spence on dog feces in city parks
• Discussion on litter in Hamilton and brainstorming ways to address it
• Discussion on the growing graffiti problem
• Update on the Team Up to Clean Up (TUTCU) program
• Review of the 2020 Clean and Green Strategy by the Public Works Committee

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine items and discuss three private and confidential matters related to appeals to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) for properties at 468-476 James Street North, 600 James Street N., and 1630 Main Street West / 69 Sanders Boulevard. These items are closed to the public due to litigation and legal advice. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and consent items.

• Private session on LPAT appeal for 468-476 James Street North (LS21018)
• Private update on LPAT appeals for 600 James St. N. (LS21003(a))
• Private instructions on LPAT appeal for 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard (LS21007/PED21126)

The Planning Committee voted 7-0 to refer three Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) matters to Council, keeping the City's positions confidential. It also received an update on LPAT appeals for 600 James St. N., releasing the report but keeping an appendix private. All votes were unanimous with Councillor Farr absent.

• Referred LPAT appeal for 468-476 James St. N. to Council, keeping recommendations confidential (7-0)
• Received update on LPAT appeals for 600 James St. N., releasing report and Appendix A, keeping Appendix B confidential (7-0)
• Referred instructions for LPAT appeal at 1630 Main St. W. and 69 Sanders Blvd. to Council, releasing report after Council approval (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, moving Item 14.3 earlier (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for items 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 (7-0)
• Adjourned at 9:59 a.m. (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a Green Fleet Strategy and Action Plan, a proposed permanent road closure and sale at 38 Strachan Street West, a free-floating carshare pilot program, and an emergency capital renewal for the Westoby Ice Plant. The committee will also consider motions for a private tree giveaway and traffic calming measures in Ward 6, and will review updates to the Outstanding Business List.

• Green Fleet Strategy Report & Action Plan (PW03147(e))
• Proposed permanent closure and sale of road allowance abutting 38 Strachan Street West (PW21034)
• Free-Floating Carshare Pilot Program (PED20168(a))
• Capital Lifecycle Renewal – Westoby Ice Plant (Emergency) (PW21035)
• Motions: Private Tree Giveaway and Traffic Calming Measures in Ward 6

The Public Works Committee approved the Green Fleet Strategy & Action Plan, which includes replacing 89 light-duty vehicles with electric vehicles and applying for federal funding for EV charging infrastructure. It also approved an 18-month free-floating carshare pilot program in Wards 1, 2, and 3, and funded several Ward 6 traffic calming and tree giveaway initiatives. All motions carried unanimously (10-0), with Councillor Whitehead absent.

• Approved Green Fleet Strategy & Action Plan, including 89 electric vehicle replacements (10-0)
• Authorized application to Natural Resources Canada for Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program funding (10-0)
• Approved $300,000 city contribution for EV Charging Station Infrastructure Project (10-0)
• Approved 18-month free-floating carshare pilot program in Wards 1, 2, 3 (10-0)
• Approved $270.78 plus HST permit fee for free-floating carshare (10-0)
• Approved up to $700K for Westoby Arena ice plant replacement (10-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Ward 6 private tree giveaway of ~100 native trees (10-0)
• Approved up to $84,000 for traffic calming measures at six Ward 6 locations (10-0)

Grants Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Hamilton Grants Sub-Committee meeting on May 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no grants, applications, or other business specified.