Hamilton public meetings in 2025

Apportionment of Land Taxes

The City of Hamilton will hold a meeting to consider the apportionment of land taxes for 2025. Items on the agenda include public hearings and delegations, a discussion of a list of properties and their tax amounts, and adjournment. No specific property names or dollar figures are provided in the agenda.

• Public Hearings / Delegations
• Discussion of list of properties and tax amounts
• Adjournment

The meeting approved the apportionment of land taxes for properties on George Street, Mount Albion Road, Sulphur Springs Road and Tate Avenue. The total tax amounts approved were $95,584, $7,675, $19,362 and $2,948 respectively. The apportionment for 120 Springvalley Crescent was cancelled pending further review. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved tax apportionment for 107‑117 George St ($95,584)
• Approved tax apportionment for 69 Mount Albion Rd ($7,675)
• Approved tax apportionment for 222 Sulphur Springs Rd ($19,362)
• Approved tax apportionment for 686 Tate Ave ($2,948)
• Cancelled tax apportionment for 120 Springvalley Cres ($10,666) pending review

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At the December 19, 2025 council meeting, members will receive a weekly correspondence listing of ten items. The items include communication updates on local procurement, Ontario’s poverty reduction strategy, Conservation Halton’s response to Bill 68, the 2025‑2026 winter response strategy, Highway 11/17 improvement requests, support for lumber and steel workers, an AMO watchfile, delayed Ontario public health standards, asbestos management at Hamilton water facilities, and a resolution supporting financial relief for municipally‑policed communities. No formal motions or votes are listed for these items.

• Communication Update – Progress to Date on Local Procurement and Resilience Amid U.S. Tariff Threats (CWCL 390‑2025)
• Communication Update – Submissions to Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (CWCL 391‑2025)
• Resolution from Township of Nairn and Hyman requesting support for Highway 11/17 improvements (CWCL 394‑2025)
• Resolution from Township of Nairn and Hyman requesting support for steel and lumber sectors (CWCL 395‑2025)
• Communication Update – Asbestos Management – Hamilton Water Facilities (HW2507) (CWCL 398‑2025)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee will consider five heritage permit applications, including a plaque installation at 7 Ravenscliffe Avenue, hand railings at 71 Main Street West, culvert replacement works on Cross Street, exterior restoration at 2251 Rymal Road East, and a two‑storey rear addition at 2 Griffin Street. The committee will discuss the proposed works and related heritage impacts.

• HP2025-045 – Installation of a designation plaque at 7 Ravenscliffe Avenue
• HP2025-046 – Installation of two hand railings on the exterior rear stairs at 71 Main Street West (City Hall)
• HP2025-047 – Landscape changes and new retaining walls for Cross Street culvert replacement
• HP2025-048 – Exterior masonry repointing and window frame repair at 2251 Rymal Road East
• HP2025-049 – Two‑storey rear addition with commercial units and site landscaping at 2 Griffin Street

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee noted technical problems prevented a livestream. No agenda items were voted on or decided. The meeting was adjourned.

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee will appoint a chair and vice‑chair for 2026, approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, and receive information presentations on Hamilton Day 2025 and the Junos Host City Events BIA Music Performance Grant. No other policy or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment of chair and vice‑chair for 2026
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Information presentation on Hamilton Day 2025 and expectations for 2026
• Presentation on Junos Host City Events BIA Music Performance Grant

Airport Sub-Committee

The agenda for the Hamilton Airport Sub-Committee meeting on December 15, 2025 contains no listed items or details. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified in the provided document.

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee is scheduled to meet on December 12, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for December 12, 2025
• Procedural agenda only

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

City Council is reviewing a weekly listing of correspondence and communication updates. This meeting serves as a procedural distribution of reports and letters for council members to review.

• Minister’s Zoning Order 001-2025 for 405 James Street North
• Emergency maintenance closure of Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
• Hidden Disability Sunflower pilot program with Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
• Release of the 2025 Immigrant Survey Report
• Correspondence regarding the regional consolidation of Ontario's conservation authorities

Light Rail Transit Sub-committee

The Light Rail Transit Sub‑committee will hear a series of informational updates on the Hamilton LRT project. Presentations include a Metrolinx project update, a municipal betterment process update (PED25111(a)), and a briefing on integrating social procurement into early LRT works. No items are listed for consideration or decision at this meeting.

• Hamilton LRT Project Update by Metrolinx (presentation)
• PED25111(a) – Hamilton Light Rail Transit Municipal Betterment Process Update (city‑wide) (presentation and appendix)
• Integrating Social Procurement into City‑led Light Rail Transit Early Works (presentation)
• Delegation: Pierre Roy presenting Report PED25111(a) (in‑person)
• Items for information only; no motions or decisions listed

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

The West Harbour Development Sub‑Committee will consider the interim activation of a pop‑up library and cultural space at the Discovery Centre in Ward 2. The committee will also receive information on city‑wide waterfront tourism opportunities. Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and minutes approval will be addressed.

• Item 7.1 – Waterfront Tourism Opportunities (information report)
• Item 8.1 – Discovery Centre Pop‑Up Library and Cultural Space Interim Activation (consideration)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting
• Declarations of interest

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee

The Hamilton‑Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee will consider an amendment to the Outstanding Business List, changing the due date for the Hamilton School Boards’ Stormwater Fee Implementation Information Session from December 11, 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. The meeting also includes informational items on city‑wide Child Care Centre Development Charges and a delegation from Greg Van Geffen of Dundas Youth Basketball. Additional agenda items cover the appointment of a Co‑Vice Chair and a discussion of the LRT’s engagement with the school board.

• Amendment: change due date for Hamilton School Boards’ Stormwater Fee Implementation Information Session to Q1 2026
• Information item: Child Care Centre Development Charges (City Wide)
• Delegation: Greg Van Geffen, Dundas Youth Basketball
• Appointment of Co‑Vice Chair
• Discussion: LRT's Engagement with HWDSB (no copy)

The committee appointed Trustee Todd White as Co‑Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 council term. It approved its agenda, adopted the September 25 2025 meeting minutes, and received a delegation from Greg Van Geffen of Dundas Youth Basketball concerning the Dundas Valley Secondary School tennis courts. The committee directed city and HWDSB staff to study a shared‑use agreement for those courts, approved an amendment to the Outstanding Business List setting a new due date of April 2 2026 for a storm‑water fee information session, received a report on city‑wide child‑care development charges, and instructed staff to report back on Brightside Park by April 2 2026.

• Appointed Trustee Todd White as Co‑Vice Chair (remainder of 2022‑2026 term) – carried
• Approved agenda for Dec 11 2025 meeting – carried
• Adopted minutes of Sep 25 2025 meeting – carried
• Received delegation from Greg Van Geffen on Dundas Valley tennis courts – carried
• Directed staff to study shared‑use agreement for tennis courts, report by Apr 2 2026 – carried
• Received Report FCS25072 on city‑wide child‑care development charges – carried
• Approved amendment to Outstanding Business List, new due date Apr 2 2026 for storm‑water fee info session – carried
• Directed staff to report on Brightside Park status by Apr 2 2026 – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the November 27, 2025 minutes. It will then consider a series of development applications across multiple wards, reviewing notices, staff reports, and public input for each. Decisions on each application will be recorded in the meeting. The agenda concludes with staff announcements and adjournment.

• A‑25:198 – 126 Auburn Avenue, Ward 4
• A‑25:235 – 204 Parkdale Avenue South, Ward 4
• A‑25:053 – 25 West Avenue, Stoney Creek, Ward 10
• A‑25:245 – 98 James Street South, Ward 2
• B‑25:082 – 12 Freeman Place, Ward 2

Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors is meeting to discuss operational and strategic pathways for the Glanbrook Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility. The board will also review resolutions and approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Report HRP25005: Operational and Strategic Pathways for the Glanbrook Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility
• Board of Director Resolutions (Item 10.1)

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It received Corporation Report #HRP25005 for information and authorized the corporation's officers to execute any agreements, documents, or other actions needed to implement the resolutions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 9, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received Corporation Report #HRP25005 for information (carried)
• Authorized officers to execute agreements and documents as needed (carried)

Delegated Consent Authority

The Hamilton Delegated Consent Authority will consider two applications at this meeting. One concerns 1408 Trinity Road South in Ancaster (Ward 12) with applicant M. Baker and owners E. Leuhmann and O. Leuhmann. The other concerns 30 Queenston Road in Hamilton (Ward 4) owned by Hydro One Networks Inc. and represented by Bennett Jones LLP.

• Decision on 1408 Trinity Road South, Ancaster (Ward 12) – applicant M. Baker
• Decision on 30 Queenston Road, Hamilton (Ward 4) – owner Hydro One Networks Inc.

Municipal Act Appeals

The agenda for the Hamilton Municipal Act Appeals meeting on 2025-12-10 contains no listed items; only placeholders and empty sections are present.

The council approved all listed applications under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act. Adjustments included classification changes and corrections for gross or manifest errors for properties on Hillyard St, James St N, Burlington St E, Hobson Rd, Beach Blvd and others. Both positive and negative tax adjustments were authorized as detailed in the minutes.

• Approved 857.63 tax adjustment for 208 Hillyard St (2020) – Classification Change
• Approved -857.63 tax adjustment for 208 Hillyard St (2020) – Classification Change reversal
• Approved 8,718.32 tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St (2017) – Classification Change
• Approved -9,266.05 tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St (2017) – Classification Change reversal
• Approved 43,713.23 tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St (2022) – Gross or Manifest error
• Approved -23,427.93 tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St (2023) – Gross or Manifest error
• Approved 3,613.27 tax adjustment for 605 James St N (2019) – Classification Change
• Approved -1,854.86 tax adjustment for 605 James St N (2019) – Classification Change reversal

Council

City Council will review several by-laws, including amendments to stormwater charges and traffic regulations. The body will also consider a cyber liability insurance renewal and various integrity commissioner reports.

• By-law 220 to amend the imposition of a Stormwater Charge
• Heritage designations for 50 Sanders Boulevard, 54 Sanders Boulevard, and 30 South Street West
• By-law 223 and 227 regarding traffic regulation and on-street parking
• Cyber Liability Insurance Renewal (LS25021)
• Proposed amendments to Revitalizing Hamilton and Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Programs

The council passed By‑law 25‑220 to impose a stormwater charge, voting 15‑1 in favour. It also approved the minutes of the Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation and the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees, each by a 16‑0 vote. The 2026 water, wastewater and stormwater rates and the related operating and capital budgets were adopted.

• By‑law 25‑220 to impose a stormwater charge passed, vote 15‑1
• HTDS 25‑001 minutes approved, vote 16‑0
• SABC 25‑010 minutes approved, vote 16‑0
• GIC‑B 25‑010 & 25‑011 minutes approved
• 2026 residential water consumption rates adopted ($1.21 per m³ for 0‑10 m³, $2.42 for >10 m³)
• 2026 commercial water consumption rate adopted ($2.42 per m³)
• 2026 residential wastewater/storm treatment rates adopted ($0.79/$1.31 per m³ for 0‑10 m³, $1.58/$2.61 for >10 m³)
• 2026 water, wastewater and storm operating budget adopted ($346,884,073 and $351,213,198)

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee will receive updates from its Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Strategic Planning, Transportation, and Open Spaces Working Groups. It will consider the 2026 budget submission for the committee. The committee will also consider motions to delegate on residential care facilities, approve the Ability First Annual Accessibility Fair on September 4, 2026, and address accessible taxi services.

• 2026 Budget Submission – ACPD Budget 2026.pdf
• Motion: Delegation to the General Issues Committee respecting Residential Care Facilities
• Motion: Approval of “Ability First” Annual Accessibility Fair – September 4, 2026
• Motion: Delegation to the Planning Committee respecting Accessible Taxis
• Request for Information – Transportation Network Companies for Persons with Disabilities (PW25093)

The committee appointed James Kemp as chair and Paula Kilburn as vice‑chair for 2026, approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, and submitted a $23,172 budget for 2026. It also authorized delegations to the General Issues Committee on residential care facilities and to the Planning Committee on accessible taxis, approved the budget and promotion of the 2026 “Ability First” Accessibility Fair, and forwarded correspondence to Council about on‑demand transport and the collapse of the Accessible Taxi Financial Incentive Program.

• Appointed James Kemp as Chair and Paula Kilburn as Vice‑Chair for 2026 (CARRIED)
• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes of the August 12 and November 11, 2025 meetings (CARRIED)
• Submitted the 2026 budget request of $23,172 (CARRIED)
• Delegated James Kemp to the General Issues Committee on Residential Care Facilities (CARRIED)
• Approved the budget and permission to promote the 2026 “Ability First” Accessibility Fair (CARRIED)
• Delegated four members (Cara Hernould, James Kemp, Mark McNeil, Paula Kilburn) to the Planning Committee on Accessible Taxis (CARRIED)
• Forwarded correspondence to Council about on‑demand transport gaps and the collapse of the Accessible Taxi Financial Incentive Program (CARRIED)

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee will receive informational updates on energy storage system draft amendments, the Community Liaison Group transition, and reports from the Buildings, Climate Justice & Community Engagement, Nature‑Based Solutions, Technical & Governance, and Transportation working groups. The committee will also discuss the proposed 2026 workplan and topics. No formal motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Energy Storage Systems Update – Draft Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments
• Community Liaison Group Transition Update
• Buildings Working Group update
• Climate Justice and Community Engagement Working Group update
• 2026 Workplan and Topics

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

Council is reviewing a list of correspondence and communication updates. This is a procedural listing where members may request specific items be placed on a committee agenda.

• Communication update on Bill 60 (Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)
• Update on the City of Hamilton's 50th Arts Awards
• Completion of Hamilton's Indigenous Tourism Development Strategy
• Resolution from the Town of Blue Mountains regarding the TC Energy Ontario Pumped Storage Project
• Written submission regarding 128 Tope Crescent and Employment Area Review (PED25182)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Seniors Advisory Committee will conduct standard business, including approval of the agenda and the November 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive informational updates from several working groups, such as Housing, Communications, Getting Around, International Day of Older Persons, Seniors Kick‑off Event, Senior of the Year Awards, Ontario Health Coalition, Age‑Friendly, Extreme Heat Committee, Elder Abuse Prevention Network, and Seniors at Risk Community Collaborative. No specific proposals, contracts, or budget items are listed for consideration.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Housing Working Group update
• Communications Working Group update
• Getting Around Working Group update

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Tourism Development Corp

The meeting will review the draft audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31 2024, present the 2025 annual report, and consider the 2025 budget for the Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation. Shareholder resolutions covering the audited statements, annual report, auditor appointment and remuneration, and the 2025 budget will also be presented. The board will receive updates on prior board‑of‑directors minutes from February 11, May 12, and October 7 2025.

• Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31 2024 (item 6.1)
• 2025 Annual Report Presentation (item 6.2)
• 2025 Budget (item 6.3)
• Shareholder Resolutions including auditor appointment and remuneration (item 10.1)
• Items for information: Hamilton Tourism Development Corp Board of Directors minutes from Feb 11, May 12, Oct 7 2025 (item 5.1)

Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board will approve its agenda, declarations of interest, and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the 2025 Annual Report, which includes a presentation. The board will also adopt its resolutions for the meeting.

• Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
• 2025 Annual Report (including presentation)
• Board of Directors resolutions (HTDC - BoD Resolutions - Dec 4 2025)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will approve its agenda and minutes, hear delegations on Ontario Works matters, and review several information items including annual assessment appeals, tax arrears, community benefits charges, and a human‑rights report. It will consider updates on Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025) and the 2023 external audit planning report, and will vote on a new due date for the audit of contract payments to DARTS. The meeting also includes a motion on Ward 2 community grants for Q4 2025 and a notice of motion requesting funding support for an ice‑scraper replacement at the Glanford Curling Club.

• Motion – Ward 2 Community Grants – Q4 2025
• Notice of Motion – Funding Support for Ice Scraper Replacement – Glanford Curling Club
• Item 8.1 – Updates on Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 as it relates to the Development Charges Act
• Item 8.2 – 2023 City of Hamilton External Audit Planning Report
• Item 8.3.a.a – Audit of Contract Payments to DARTS (new due date March 30 2026)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved funding of $157,000 for 2023 audit fees from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. It also voted to repeal the Development Charges Legislated Deferral Interest Policy without replacement. Additional motions directed staff to report on a Community Benefits Strategy, include councillor‑reported cases in future Human Rights updates, and provide information on the Elect Respect Pledge. An amendment set a new due date for the AUD25001 audit contract.

• Approved $157,000 additional audit fees funded through Tax Stabilization Reserve (10‑0)
• Repealed Development Charges Legislated Deferral Interest Policy without replacement (10‑0)
• Directed staff to report Community Benefits Strategy recommendations by end Q2 2026 (9‑0)
• Directed staff to include councillor‑reported cases in future Human Rights updates (10‑0)
• Directed staff to report on Elect Respect Pledge signatories and meaning (10‑0)
• Received and approved Items for Information 7.1‑7.7 (10‑0)
• Amended Outstanding Business List: new due date for AUD25001 to 30 Mar 2026 (10‑0)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (carried)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee will receive updates on gender‑based violence, a safety‑situation table pilot, and adult incontinent product standardization. It will also consider a purchase order increase and service contract extension for the Discretionary Benefits System Replacement. These items are presented for information and consideration during the meeting.

• CSWB Gender Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Update (city‑wide)
• Community Safety and Well‑Being Situation Table Pilot Review (city‑wide)
• Standardization of Adult Incontinent Products Update (city‑wide)
• Purchase Order Increase and Service Contract Extension: Discretionary Benefits System Replacement (city‑wide)

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved a $150,000 annual funding agreement with the Women’s Abuse Working Group and adopted the term “femicide” for city use. It also extended the Community Safety and Well‑Being Situation Table pilot to November 2026, standardized TENA® adult incontinent products until 2030, and approved a $30,000 purchase‑order increase and contract extension with Clark Communications for the discretionary benefits system.

• Approved $150,000 annual funding agreement with Women’s Abuse Working Group (motion 8.1a, 6‑0)
• Approved use of the term “femicide” in city policy (motion 8.1b, 6‑0)
• Extended the Community Safety and Well‑Being Situation Table pilot to Nov 2026 (motion 8.2, 6‑0)
• Standardized TENA® products for Macassa, Wentworth Lodges and Ontario Works Special Supports Program until Feb 28 2030 (motion 8.3, 5‑0)
• Approved extension of contract with Clark Communications for discretionary benefits system replacement (motion 8.4, 6‑0)
• Approved $30,000 purchase‑order increase for final phase of the benefits administration system (motion 8.4, 6‑0)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will review orders and conduct a hearing regarding property standards. The body will also address a late appeal for a property on George Street.

• Hearing for 3053 Regional Road 56
• Late appeal for 115 George Street
• Consent items for 39 Munroe Street and 46 Burton Street

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will consider a range of items, including a presentation on the Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program Modernization Model and the Affordable Housing Acquisition Plan. Information items include a review of open capital projects and works‑in‑progress for potential 2026 net levy savings, and updates on downtown revitalization, contingency fund reductions, and homelessness counts. The committee will also hear motions on a sensory room for Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, drowning prevention and swim safety, and a community‑building grant for the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association.

• 8.10 – Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program Modernization Model (city‑wide presentation)
• 8.11 – Affordable Housing Acquisition Plan (city‑wide)
• 7.1 – Review of Open Capital Projects and Works‑In‑Progress balances for potential 2026 net levy savings
• 8.4 – 2026 budgets and payment schedules for Waterdown, Stoney Creek, and Ancaster Business Improvement Areas
• 8.7 – Encampment Response Report Update and 2026 Parks By‑law Enforcement

The committee approved an agenda amendment (14‑0) and received several delegations on housing, by‑law enforcement and downtown revitalization. A motion urging the provincial government to add mandatory swim‑to‑survive training to the elementary curriculum was carried unanimously (13‑0). Additional delegations were received and a request for extra presentation time was approved (13‑0).

• Amended agenda to consider Drowning Prevention item first (14‑0)
• Approved extra 2 minutes for James Kemp's presentation (13‑0)
• Received delegations on Residential Care Facility subsidy program (Carried)
• Received delegation on Affordable Housing Acquisition Plan (Carried)
• Received delegation on by‑law enforcement response and reporting (Carried)
• Received delegation on Drowning Prevention and Swim Safety (Carried)
• Passed resolution urging Ontario to mandate water‑safety education in schools (13‑0)
• Received reports on Open Capital Projects review, Downtown Revitalization Strategy, contingency fund evaluation, and homelessness count (All Carried)

Planning Committee

The Hamilton Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the sites at 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard (Ward 1). It will also consider demolition permits for several properties, review updates to city by‑laws and parking enforcement, and discuss the Rental Housing Licensing Pilot program summary.

• Public hearing: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard (Ward 1) (Item 8.1)
• Public hearing: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 2640, 2646, and 2654 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook (Ward 11) (Item 8.2)
• Demolition Permit – 1829 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek (Ward 9) (Item 9.1)
• Demolition Permit – 1069 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (Ward 10) (Item 9.2)
• Rental Housing Licensing Program and Rental Housing Licensing Pilot Summary (Wards 1, 8 and part of 14) (Item 9.9)

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 14 meeting. It extended speaking time for two delegations (11‑0 and 10‑0 votes) and moved agenda items 8.1 and 8.2 forward (11‑0). It received several public delegations and then denied both the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By‑law Amendment for 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard by a 9‑2 vote.

• Agenda approved – carried
• Minutes of November 14 meeting approved – carried
• Extended speaking time for Anthony Salemi delegation (11‑0) – carried
• Extended speaking time for Edward John (10‑0) – carried
• Moved items 8.1 and 8.2 up in agenda (11‑0) – carried
• Received multiple public delegations on Rental Housing Licensing Pilot – carried
• Denied Official Plan Amendment for 1630 Main St West & 69 Sanders Blvd (9‑2)
• Denied Zoning By‑law Amendment for 1630 Main St West & 69 Sanders Blvd (9‑2)

Board of Health (Hamilton)

The Hamilton Board of Health will review several items, including a proposed schedule for its 2026 meetings and a semi‑annual update on the Hamilton Opioid Information System. It will consider the Updated 2026 Public Health Services Proposed User Fees and the Public Health Services 2026 Proposed Budget, both city‑wide. Delegations on opioid‑related issues will be heard, and the board will confirm its proceedings by adopting Bill No. 007.

• Proposed 2026 Board of Health meeting schedule (city‑wide)
• Hamilton Opioid Information System semi‑annual update (September 20, 2025)
• Updated 2026 Public Health Services Proposed User Fees (city‑wide)
• Public Health Services 2026 Proposed Budget and financing plan (city‑wide)
• Delegation request from Kayla Hagerty on opioid crisis and social supports

The Board of Health approved the 2026 Public Health Services budget with a gross total of $65.5 M, a 2.1% increase over 2025, and a net levy of $18.5 M. The budget was submitted to the City of Hamilton’s annual budget process and the Medical Officer of Health was authorized to seek additional funding. The Board also approved an amended schedule of user fees for 2026. The Board adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and received several reports and delegations.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of Oct 20 2025 approved (carried)
• Delegations from Gloria Nastos and Kayla Hagerty received (carried)
• 2026 Board of Health meeting schedule approved, vote 11‑0
• Amended 2026 user‑fees schedule approved, vote 9‑2
• 2026 public health services budget approved, vote 10‑2
• Report BOH25030 (2026 meeting schedule) received (carried)
• Report BOH25029 (Opioid Information System update) received (carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) fare policies and a municipal environmental assessment for West 5th Street. The meeting also includes reviews of corporate safety reports and various local infrastructure motions.

• Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (PW23024(d))
• West 5th Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment from Stone Church Road West to Rymal Road West (PW25091)
• Intersection Control List for Wards 4 and 13 (PW25001(b))
• Road rehabilitation on Angus Road, Vincent Court, Selway Court, and Pinard Street
• North End Traffic Management Initiative Principles expansion in Ward 2

The committee adopted permanent changes to Hamilton Street Railway fare policies, adding a 50% discount for low‑income riders and removing temporary programs, with funding from Public Works and the Provincial Gas Tax Reserve. It also approved the filing and 30‑day public review of the West 5th Street Environmental Assessment and the implementation of its preferred design using existing capital funds. Additional motions approved a staff referral for a bus‑reroute presentation, extra time for a delegation, a $1,472,000 transit levy increase for the 2027 budget, an intersection‑control bylaw for several streets, and the removal of completed items from the Outstanding Business List.

• Approved extra 2 minutes for Jay Pierce delegation (12‑0)
• Referred Jay Pierce HSR bus‑reroute presentation to staff (12‑0)
• Approved permanent HSR Fare Assist 50% discount, removal of temporary programs, and funding (14‑0)
• Approved consideration of $1,472,000 transit levy increase for 2027 budget (14‑0)
• Approved filing of West 5th Street Environmental Assessment, 30‑day public review, and implementation of Preferred Design using existing capital funds (12‑0)
• Approved intersection‑control bylaw for specified intersections in Wards 4 and 13 (12‑0)
• Approved removal of completed items from the Outstanding Business List (12‑0)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At its November 28, 2025 meeting, Hamilton City Council reviewed a weekly correspondence listing. The items include a resolution from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority about changes to the federally‑funded 2 Billion Trees program, and several other resolutions from regional bodies on veterans’ income support, glyphosate spraying, and related matters. No decisions were recorded; the council was provided the documents for information.

• Resolution FA-125-2025 – Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority: changes to the 2 Billion Trees program
• Resolution FA-124-2025 – Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority: 2026 meeting schedule
• Resolution supporting increased income support thresholds for veterans – Northumberland County
• Resolution supporting moratorium on glyphosate spraying in the Timiskaming Forest – Municipality of Callander
• Resolution requesting Ministry of the Environment to evaluate reduced scope for the proposed Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority – Kettle Creek Conservation Authority

General Issues Committee (Budget)

This meeting is being held on an "IF REQUIRED" basis. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items for consideration or decision listed.

The General Issues Committee (Budget) approved its agenda as presented. No other items were considered, and the meeting was adjourned after procedural updates.

• Approved agenda (carried)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will review a recommendation to designate 440 Victoria Avenue North in Ward 3 under the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also consider two demolition applications: HP2025-040 for 265 Mill Street South (Ward 15) and a notice of intention to demolish the building at 152 King Street West (Ward 2). Additional items include a proposed archaeology exemption regulation and a monthly proactive listings report for the heritage register.

• Recommendation to designate 440 Victoria Avenue North (Former Otis‑Fensom Office Building) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 3)
• Heritage Permit Application HP2025-040 for demolition of non‑heritage structures at 265 Mill Street South (Ward 15)
• Notice of Intention to demolish the building at 152 King Street West, a non‑designated property on the Municipal Heritage Register (Ward 2)
• Proposed Regulation for Archaeology Exemption Criteria under the Ontario Heritage Act (city‑wide)
• Monthly Report on Proactive Listings for the Municipal Heritage Register – November 2025 (Wards 1 and 2)

The committee approved the removal of 152 King Street West from the Municipal Heritage Register and received the notice of intention to demolish the building. It also directed the City Clerk to give notice of Council’s intention to designate 440 Victoria Avenue North and instructed staff to list 276 Aberdeen Avenue and 74 Queen Street South as non‑designated heritage properties. A heritage permit to demolish an accessory garage at 265 Mill Street South was approved with conditions, and 15 Victoria Avenue North was added to the Yellow Buildings and Landscapes of Interest list.

• Directed City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 440 Victoria Avenue North (carried)
• Staff directed to list 276 Aberdeen Avenue and 74 Queen Street South on the Municipal Heritage Register as non‑designated properties (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP2025-040 to demolish accessory garage at 265 Mill Street South, subject to conditions (carried)
• Received notice of intention to demolish 152 King Street West and removed the property from the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Added 15 Victoria Avenue North to the Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (Yellow) list and assigned monitoring to S. Spolnik (carried)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 24, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received delegations from Megan Hobson/Equal Parts Hospitality and Kathy Stacey (carried)

HMRF-HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee

The HMRF-HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee will review valuation reports and financial statements for the Hamilton Municipal Retirement Fund and the Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund. The body will also appoint a Co-Chair for the Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund.

• Appointment of Hamilton Wentworth Retirement Fund Co-Chair
• HMRF Valuation as of December 31, 2024
• HWRF Valuation as of December 31, 2024
• HMRF and HWRF Financial Statements for 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Master Trust Pension Investment Performance Reports for December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025

Waste Management Sub Committee

The sub-committee is meeting to receive information on several waste management initiatives. The session focuses on updates regarding recycling transitions, waste studies, and master plan action items.

• Blue Box Transition update
• Single-Family Waste Studies
• Mandatory Green Bin Program for Multi-Residential Buildings
• Solid Waste Management Master Plan and related action items
• Strategy to Reduce Single-Use Plastics update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the October 30, 2025 minutes. It will then review and decide on a series of development applications across multiple wards, each with accompanying notice, staff report, and decision documents. The agenda includes applications for properties on Magill Street, Parkside Drive, Wentworth Street North, Lister Avenue, and Fruitland Road, among others.

• A-25:195 – 61 Magill Street, Ward 1
• A-25:210 – 46 Parkside Drive, Ward 1
• A-25:222 – 120 Wentworth Street North, Ward 3
• B-25:079 – 80 Lister Avenue, Ward 8
• SC/B-23:87 – 218 Fruitland Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)

Delegated Consent Authority

The Delegated Consent Authority is meeting to consider a specific application. The agenda includes one item regarding a property in Ward 2.

• B-25:077: Application for 149 King Street East, Hamilton (Ward 2)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will approve its agenda, address conflicts of interest, and approve previous minutes. It will consider consent orders for 217 Dundurn Street South, 13 Bay Street North, 295 Melvin Avenue, and 321 Hunter Street East. The committee will also hold hearings on several properties and review a late appeal for 115 George Street. No other business is listed.

• Consent order for 217 Dundurn Street South
• Consent order for 13 Bay Street North
• Consent order for 295 Melvin Avenue
• Consent order for 321 Hunter Street East (Henley Group)
• Hearing on 870 Scenic Drive

HSR Board of Directors

The Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors will meet to discuss board resolutions. The primary item for consideration is the appointment of officers and confirmatory actions.

• Appointment of Officers and Confirmatory Actions

The Hamilton Street Railway Board approved its agenda and adopted the September 4, 2025 minutes. It then appointed Jackie Kennedy as President and Nancy Purser as General Manager, with the motion carried unanimously (13‑0). The board also passed a resolution authorizing the officers to execute any actions needed to fulfill the corporation’s purpose.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jackie Kennedy as President (13‑0)
• Appointed Nancy Purser as General Manager (13‑0)
• Authorized officers to act on behalf of the corporation (13‑0)

CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Meeting

The CityHousing Hamilton Corporation will hold its annual shareholder meeting to review the 2024 financial statements, approve board minutes, and consider resolutions regarding auditor appointment, debt financing, and development projects.

• Approval of 2024 Financial Statements
• Appointment and remuneration of auditor
• Debt financing for property acquisition
• Future Foundations development report
• Disposition of certain housing units

Downtown Sub-Committee

The Downtown Sub‑Committee meeting will review several items, including a motion for a workplan to improve infrastructure along King Street East in the International Village, Downtown, and Hess Village Business Improvement Areas. Other topics include a rat‑control issue in Gore Park, a proposal concerning the Gore Park fountain, and an information item on monitoring and maintenance of Ferguson Station (Ward 2). The committee will vote on the motions after discussion.

• Motion: Workplan for Improving Infrastructure along King Street East in the International Village BIA, Downtown BIA, and Hess Village BIA
• Motion: Rats in Gore Park – REVISED
• Motion: Gore Park Fountain
• Information item: Monitoring and Maintenance of Ferguson Station (Ward 2)
• Delegations

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee will receive updates on draft amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding energy storage systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Office of Climate Change Initiatives and various climate working groups.

• Energy Storage Systems Update: Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (Staff Report PED25122)
• Community Liaison Group Transition Discussion
• Updates from the Buildings, Transportation, and Nature-Based Solutions working groups
• Updates from the Community Engagement and Climate Justice working group
• Updates from the Technical and Governance working group

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business was listed for this meeting.

Development Industry Liaison Group

The agenda for the Hamilton Development Industry Liaison Group meeting on November 24, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented.

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Tourism Development Corp

The agenda item is a procedural appointment to select the sole voting member for the Hamilton Tourism Development Corp for the 2025 term. The document is a standard agenda template with no specific details or discussion points provided.

• Appointment of sole voting member for Hamilton Tourism Development Corp
• Procedural agenda item with no details provided

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee will review the 2026 Water Budget and hear a presentation on water rates. Delegations on the budget were heard previously, with another opportunity scheduled for January 2026.

• Review of 2026 Water Budget (City Wide)
• Public Works presentation on 2026 Water Rate Budget
• Alectra Utilities 2025 Service Activity Report
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public delegation on budget scheduled for January 19, 2026

The General Issues Committee (Budget) approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from September 11 and November 17, 2025. It extended the staff presentation time to 1 hour and 15 minutes and received Report FCS25050 on the 2026 Water Budget with a 10‑to‑6 vote. The committee also directed staff to hold a follow‑up meeting on November 28, 2025, which passed 11‑to‑5, and received Report FCS25067 on Alectra Utilities service activity.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of Sep 11 and Nov 17, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Extended staff presentation time to 1 hr 15 min (carried)
• Received Report FCS25050 – 2026 Water Budget (10‑6)
• Scheduled Nov 28, 2025 meeting (11‑5)
• Received Report FCS25067 – Alectra Utilities service activity (carried)
• Committee recessed at 12:17 p.m. (carried)

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees will approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will hold a private, confidential closed‑session to consider matters relating to individual employees. The committee will also conduct interviews for appointments to various agencies, boards and sub‑committees. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025 (Selection Minutes SABC 25‑009)
• Private and confidential closed‑session minutes (November 3, 2025)
• Interviews for various agencies, boards and sub‑committees
• Adjournment

The Selection Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It adopted the closed‑session minutes from November 3 and entered closed session for personal‑matter discussions. The committee then approved the directions for agency and board interview processes and confirmed that applicant packages will remain confidential.

• Approved agenda for the November 21 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the November 3 meeting (carried)
• Adopted closed‑session minutes of November 3 and kept them confidential (carried)
• Moved into closed session at 9:04 a.m. for personal‑matter discussion (carried)
• Approved directions to staff for interviews for various agencies, boards and sub‑committees (carried)
• Confirmed applicant packages for interviews will be received and remain confidential (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:11 p.m. (carried)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a circulation of the Weekly Correspondence Listing. Council members may request that specific items from this list be placed on a Committee agenda.

• Communication update regarding the extended closure of Huntington Park Recreation Centre
• Correspondence from Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO) supporting Bill 60
• Correspondence from Zoe Kazakos opposing Bill 60
• Resolution from the Municipality of Wawa regarding Bill 5 implementation
• AMO Free Workshop on supporting diverse municipal candidates for 2026

Council

Hamilton City Council will consider a series of by‑law motions, including an interim tax levy for 2026 that would apply city‑wide. The agenda also contains items for information, committee recommendations, and motions on topics such as sewer charges on Glover Road and the 55th Annual Juno Awards liquor licence extension. Several by‑law amendments will be voted on, covering zoning changes, official plan updates, and temporary borrowing to meet 2026 expenditures.

• Bill 211 – Authorize an interim tax levy for 2026 (city‑wide)
• Bill 212 – Authorize temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2026 expenditures (city‑wide)
• Bill 208 – Impose sanitary sewer and private drain connection charges on land abutting Glover Road (Ward 6)
• Bill 214 – Amend Zoning By‑law No. 05‑200 for lands at 255 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 15)
• Bill 215 – Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 256 for secondary plan amendments to low‑density residential designations (city‑wide)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 29 and November 18 meetings. It also approved the minutes and recommendations of the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market sole‑voting member, and the Public Works Committee, each with a 16‑to‑0 vote. The General Issues Committee minutes were accepted, though the vote tally was not recorded in the excerpt.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 29 and November 18 council minutes (motion carried)
• Approved SABC 25‑009 minutes, 16‑0 vote
• Approved HFMS 25‑002 minutes, 16‑0 vote
• Approved PWC 25‑013 minutes, 16‑0 vote
• Approved GIC 25‑016 minutes (vote outcome not specified in record)
• Received correspondence on GFL Stoney Creek Facility closure request (motion carried)
• Received recommendation to allocate $1,514,305 for climate‑change reserve projects (outcome not shown)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee will receive a presentation reviewing the Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Project Areas. It will consider a motion for expenditure requests for the Barton Downtown Hamilton BIA. The committee will also hear updates from the Open for Business Sub‑Committee and the Business Development Office, as well as statements by members.

• Review of Revitalizing Hamilton's Commercial Districts Community Improvement Project Areas (information)
• Update from Open for Business Sub‑Committee (information)
• Motion on Business Improvement Area Expenditure Requests for Barton Downtown Hamilton (consideration)
• Updates from Business Development Office (information)
• Statements by Members (information)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The agenda for the Hamilton Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee meeting on 2025‑11‑18 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Special Council Meeting

The Hamilton City Council is holding a special meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda consists of routine items: call to order, approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, a private gender‑based violence training session, and a motion to confirm the meeting’s proceedings (Bill No. 204). No other policy decisions or financial matters are listed.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Declarations of Interest
• Gender‑Based Violence Training (private and confidential)
• Confirming By‑Law – Bill No. 204 to confirm the proceedings of City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and authorized several community leaders to attend the closed‑session portion. It moved into closed session for gender‑based violence training, received the training, and passed Bill No. 25‑204 to confirm council proceedings. All motions were carried.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Permission granted for designated community leaders to attend closed session (carried)
• Council moved into closed session for gender‑based violence training (carried)
• Gender‑based violence training received (carried)
• Bill No. 25‑204 passed and corporate seal affixed (carried)

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The committee will conduct standard procedural business, including call to order, ceremonial activities, agenda and minutes approval. It will receive written and in‑person delegations regarding the 2026 municipal budget from several members. No specific items for information, consideration, or motions are listed.

• Written delegations on the 2026 budget from Mike Chiarelli and Karl Schaefer
• In‑person delegations on the 2026 budget from Daniel Myles, Carol Andrews, and Adam Rizzuto

The General Issues Committee (Budget) approved the meeting agenda. It formally received written delegations and oral delegations concerning the 2026 budget. Both actions were carried without further discussion.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Written delegations respecting the 2026 budget received (carried)
• Oral delegations respecting the 2026 budget received (carried)

Municipal Act Appeals

The meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The council approved Municipal Act tax adjustments for 31 properties under sections 357 and 358. Adjustments ranged from exemptions that lowered taxes to classification changes that raised taxes, including a $39,039.07 increase for 804 Beach Blvd. One application was referred to staff for further review and another was recalculated and approved.

• Approved tax adjustment for 1725 Upper James St – exemption reducing tax by -1,664.80
• Approved tax adjustment for 804 Beach Blvd – classification change increasing tax by 39,039.07
• Approved tax adjustment for 91 Eastport Blvd – exemption reducing tax by -1,965.47
• Approved tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St – classification change increasing tax by 3,339.14
• Approved tax adjustment for 6305 Trimble Rd – demolition/razed by fire reducing tax by -722.56
• Approved tax adjustment for 3907 Governor's Rd – fire damage reducing tax by -829.37
• Referred tax adjustment for 150 Hillyard St (app 46442) to staff for further review
• Recalculated and approved tax adjustment for 1575 Barton St E – classification change reducing tax by -589.58

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on a draft plan of subdivision for the lands at 700 Garner Road East in Ancaster (Ward 12). It will also hear applications for official‑plan and zoning‑by‑law amendments at 175 John Street North, Hamilton (Ward 2) and 255 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10). Items for consideration include an appointment by‑law under the Building Code Act, 1992 and a comprehensive neighbourhood plans review. The meeting follows standard agenda items such as approvals, declarations of interest and minutes.

• Public hearing: Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East, Ancaster (Ward 12)
• Public hearing: Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 175 John Street North, Hamilton (Ward 2)
• Public hearing: Zoning By‑law Amendment for 255 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• Item for consideration: Appointment By‑law under the Building Code Act, 1992
• Item for consideration: Comprehensive Neighbourhood Plans Review

The Planning Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 21 meeting. A motion to give Brian Ogryzlo an additional five minutes for his delegation was carried unanimously. The committee approved the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East, Ancaster, and also approved an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the building height at 175 John Street North. All motions were passed with unanimous votes.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of Oct 21, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Brian Ogryzlo delegation time extended 5 minutes (11-0)
• Report PED25245 on active plan amendments received (carried)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision 25T-202105 for 700 Garner Rd East approved (11-0)
• Official Plan Amendment for 175 John St N approved (11-0)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 175 John St N approved (11-0)
• Public meeting closed (10-0)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a circulation of the Weekly Correspondence Listing. Council members review incoming documents and may request specific items be placed on a Committee agenda.

• Resolution from Municipality of Wawa regarding rent protection for tenants
• Resolution from Township of McGarry to remove GST/HST from new primary residence homes
• Communication update on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program Adjustments
• AMO Watchfile dated November 13, 2025
• Association of Ontario Roads Supervisors (AORS) Fall 2025 Newsletter

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2024‑2025 Fraud and Waste Annual Report and consider adopting the 2026 Temporary Borrowing and Interim Tax Levy By‑laws. It will also receive information on the city‑wide Water Meter Program audit and the Stormwater Asset Management sewage‑leak investigation. A delegation concerning a water‑billing dispute for 557 Main Street (Business) will be discussed.

• AUD25010 – 2024‑2025 Fraud and Waste Annual Report (City Wide)
• FCS25056 – 2026 Temporary Borrowing and Interim Tax Levy By‑laws (City Wide)
• PW24070(a) – Water Meter Program Audit and Water Billing Service Transition Project (City Wide)
• PW24071(a) – Stormwater Asset Management – Investigation of Recent Sewage Leaks Audit (City Wide)
• FCS25057 – Delegation for water‑billing dispute at 557 Main Street (Business, Ward 3)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved two by‑laws authorizing temporary borrowing and an interim tax levy for 2026. It also directed the Senior Leadership Team to study ways to improve employee conflict‑of‑interest awareness and report back by May 2026. An amendment moved the due date for a pending accounts‑payable investigation to February 2026, and the committee entered closed session to receive confidential Auditor General reports.

• Enacted By‑law to authorize temporary borrowing of monies for 2026 (8‑0)
• Enacted By‑law to authorize an interim tax levy for 2026 (8‑0)
• Directed Senior Leadership Team to investigate conflict‑of‑interest awareness methods, report by May 2026 (8‑0)
• Amended Outstanding Business List: moved AUD25005 due date to February 2026 (8‑0)
• Received Fraud and Waste Annual Report and Appendices A‑C for information (8‑0)
• Received Water Meter Program Audit and Stormwater Asset Management audit items for information (8‑0)
• Moved to closed session for private/confidential items (8‑0)
• Received and kept confidential two Auditor General serious‑matter reports (8‑0)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee will receive a presentation and progress report on the 2025 Youth Strategy. It will consider the city‑wide 2025 Incremental Provincial Funding Allocation for EarlyON programs. The committee will also amend the Outstanding Business List by moving the due date for the Greater Hamilton Food Share update to January 2026. Delegations from community representatives will be heard.

• 2025 Youth Strategy Annual Update – presentation and mid‑term progress report (information item)
• 2025 Incremental Provincial Funding Allocation for EarlyON Programs – city‑wide funding proposal (consideration item)
• Amendment to Outstanding Business List – new due date for Greater Hamilton Food Share Update set to January 2026
• Delegation from Sani Dey on Ontario Works program (in‑person)
• Delegation from Grace Pierias and Gloria Warren of the Ontario Nurses' Association (in‑person)

The Emergency and Community Services Committee accepted $738,477 of provincial funding for the EarlyON Child and Family Centre program and authorized the General Manager of Healthy and Safe Communities to sign the funding agreement (vote 6‑0). The committee also approved an amendment to the Outstanding Business List, moving the due date for the Greater Hamilton Food Share update to January 2026 (vote 6‑0). All other items were informational only.

• Accepted $738,477 EarlyON program funding (6-0)
• Authorized GM Healthy and Safe Communities to execute funding agreement (6-0)
• Amended Outstanding Business List: new due date Jan 2026 for Greater Hamilton Food Share update (6-0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will discuss updates on the Roxborough Park redevelopment, the Climate Change Advisory Committee, and the Economic Development Action Plan. It will consider several items for decision, including Light Rail Transit sub‑committee minutes, city‑led climate‑change reserve funding projects, a start‑up and office tenant attraction program application, and 2026 budgets for multiple Business Improvement Areas. The meeting also includes motions related to the closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, a related Municipal Act provision, and the impact of Provincial Bill 60 on tenants.

• Motion to close GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd. W., Stoney Creek (Item 9.1)
• 2025 City‑Led Projects recommended for Climate Change Reserve Funding (Item 8.2)
• 2026 Budget and Schedule of Payments for Concession Street, Barton Village, and Ottawa Street Business Improvement Areas (Item 8.4)
• Start‑up and Office Tenant Attraction Program application for 78 Vine Street, Ward 2 (Item 8.3)
• Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee minutes (Item 8.1)

The committee amended the agenda to consider the GFL Stoney Creek facility items and approved the amended agenda. Minutes from the October meetings were adopted. Several delegations on the facility closure, tenant impacts, and housing roadmap were received. A motion asking the Premier to expedite the landfill’s closure was carried unanimously (15‑0).

• Agenda amendment to consider items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 – Carried
• Approval of October 15 and October 22 minutes – Carried
• Delegations on Request for Closure of GFL Stoney Creek Facility (Item 9.1) received – Carried
• Delegations on Impacts of Provincial Bill 60 on Tenants (Item 9.3) received – Carried
• Delegations on Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap (Item 8.8) received – Carried
• Delegation from Miriam Sager on Climate Change Reserve Funding (Item 8.2) received – Carried
• Motion to request Premier to expedite closure of GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility – Carried by a vote of 15 to 0
• Correspondence regarding Request for Closure of GFL Stoney Creek Facility (Item 9.1) received – Carried

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities will receive updates from several working groups, including Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Strategic Planning, Transportation, and Open Spaces and Parklands. It will then consider two motions: a delegation to the General Issues Committee regarding residential care facilities, and approval of the “Ability First” Annual Accessibility Fair scheduled for September 4, 2026.

• Motion: Delegation to the General Issues Committee respecting Residential Care Facilities
• Motion: “Ability First” Annual Accessibility Fair – September 4, 2026
• Information: Customer Relationship Management presentation
• Information: Built Environment Working Group Update
• Information: Transportation Working Group Update – Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report Q2 2025

The committee did not achieve quorum within 15 minutes, so no formal vote could be taken. The Chair chose to proceed informally to hear scheduled presentations. No official decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

Board of Health (Hamilton)

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Public Works Committee

The Hamilton Public Works Committee meeting on November 10, 2025 will review several discussion items, including environmental assessments for Upper Wellington Street and Garner Road, a transit procurement proposal, and updates to water and sewer by‑law exemptions and a commercial district grant program. The committee will also vote on two motions: installing speed cushions on Nugent Drive in Ward 5 and adding a water drinking fountain at Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue in Ward 6.

• Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road East to Stone Church Road East) – deferred
• Garner Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Wilson Street to Highway 403 off‑ramp) – deferred
• Transit Standardization and Single Source Procurement of Services, Equipment and Parts
• Water Works and Sewer & Drains By‑law Exemptions report
• Updates to the Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program (waste/recycling enclosures for commercial properties)

The committee unanimously approved a transit standardization and single‑source procurement plan for up to five years. It also adopted amendments to the Water Works and Sewer & Drain bylaws. Additional approvals included environmental assessments for Upper Wellington and Garner Road, updates to the Commercial District Revitalization Grant, and the installation of a speed cushion on Nugent Drive.

• Approved Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and preferred design implementation (12‑0)
• Approved Transit Standardization and Single Source Procurement for up to five years (12‑0)
• Approved amendment to the Water Works By‑law (11‑0)
• Approved amendment to the Sewer & Drain By‑law (11‑0)
• Approved updates to the Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program terms (12‑0)
• Approved Garner Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and preferred design implementation (12‑0)
• Approved installation of one speed cushion on Nugent Drive, cost up to $3,000 (12‑0)

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

The West Harbour Development Sub-Committee will meet to receive a status update regarding the West Harbour Redevelopment Plan in Ward 2. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from November 26, 2024.

• West Harbour Redevelopment Plan – Status Update (Ward 2)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At its November 7, 2025 meeting, Hamilton City Council will review a weekly correspondence listing. The items include a petition about the property at 1039 Main Street East, a Health Canada emergency treatment funding update, an Ontario Ombudsman October newsletter, an update on the spread of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid pest, and a resolution from the City of Welland requesting a public sexual offender registry. No decisions are indicated in this agenda.

• Petition regarding 1039 Main Street East
• Health Canada Emergency Treatment Funding Update (city‑wide)
• Ontario Ombudsman Newsletter – October
• Expansion of Regulated Area for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (city‑wide)
• Resolution from City of Welland requesting a public sexual offender registry

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will receive information updates on the city's Recreation Master Plan and a new Customer Relationship Management System. The meeting also includes progress reports from various working groups and committees focused on senior services.

• New Customer Relationship Management System Update
• Recreation Master Plan update
• Housing, Communications, and Getting Around Working Group updates
• Updates on Senior of the Year Awards and International Day of Older Persons
• Reports from Elder Abuse Prevention Network and Extreme Heat Committee

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

The West Harbour Development Sub‑Committee agenda for November 6 2025 contains no listed items. The document only shows placeholders and procedural headings without any decisions, proposals, or discussions. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or dollar amounts are provided.

Community Benefits Protocol Sub-Committee

The Community Benefits Protocol Sub-Committee will meet to review a jurisdictional scan of Canadian initiatives and a summary of the HSC25050 Community Benefits Framework phases 1 and 2.

• Review of Community Benefits Framework Phases 1 and 2 Summary
• Delegation from McMaster University regarding jurisdictional scan
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024

The sub‑committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. It granted the McMaster University delegation an extra 20 minutes, formally received their presentation, and instructed staff to consider the feasibility of applying the scan’s recommendations when developing the Community Benefits Framework. The committee also received the Phase 1‑2 summary report (HSC25050).

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Dec 16 2024 meeting (carried)
• Extended delegation time by 20 minutes (carried)
• Received McMaster University delegation (carried)
• Directed staff to consider feasibility of scan recommendations (carried)
• Received Community Benefits Framework Phase 1‑2 summary report HSC25050 (carried)

Grants Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Grants Sub‑Committee will meet on November 5, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting, hear items for information, and consider item GRA25006 – advance payments from the 2026 City Enrichment Fund for city‑wide projects. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as motions and private/confidential matters.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2025 Grants Sub‑Committee meeting
• Consideration of GRA25006 – 2026 City Enrichment Fund advance payments (city‑wide)
• Items for information (unspecified)
• Motions (unspecified)
• Private and confidential items (unspecified)

The Grants Sub‑Committee received Report GRA25005 on the 2025 City Enrichment Fund updates. It approved two recommendations: advance payments from the fund will begin on Jan 1 2026, and any organization with outstanding arrears will have its funding withheld until the debt is paid. Both recommendations passed unanimously, 6‑0.

• Approved advance payments from City Enrichment Fund effective Jan 1 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved withholding of funds for organizations with outstanding arrears (6‑0)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will meet to review property orders and conduct hearings. The body is considering specific orders for five different addresses in Hamilton.

• Hearing for 870 Scenic Drive
• Hearing for 13 Bay Street North
• Hearing for 265 Mill Street South
• Hearing for 1007 Beach Boulevard
• Consent item for 217 Dundurn Street South

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market

The Hamilton Farmers' Market sole voting member meeting will review information from the 2025 Annual General Meeting and consider the shareholder resolutions presented. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and approval of minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting
• Information item: 2025 Hamilton Farmers' Market Annual General Meeting
• Consideration of shareholder resolutions from the 2025 AGM
• Declarations of interest

The meeting approved its agenda and the minutes of the March 24, 2025 session. Directors for the Hamilton Farmers’ Market were affirmed and appointed, and the Sole Voting Member waived notice rights. The council amended the shareholder resolution to appoint KPMG LLP as auditor, which passed unanimously. It also noted the 2024 financial statements were unavailable due to a cyber‑incident.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of March 24, 2025 approved (carried)
• Staff presentation on 2025 AGM received (carried)
• Directors appointed: Cameron Kroetsch, Tammy Hwang, Shane Coleman, Matthew LaRose, Amanda Reiser, Laura Lukasik (carried)
• Sole Voting Member waives right to receive notice of annual meeting (carried)
• Financial statements for FY 2024 not completed due to cyber incident (acknowledged)
• Auditor appointment amended to KPMG LLP (13‑0, carried)
• No motions or notices of motion filed (none)

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will deliberate on a vacancy on the Board of Health during a closed session.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 minutes
• Vacancy on the Board of Health
• Closed session deliberation on Board of Health vacancy

The committee approved its meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 27 meeting. It recorded a vacancy on the Board of Health as an item for information. The committee adopted closed‑session minutes, moved into closed session, and approved staff directions and receipt of confidential applicant packages for the Board of Health vacancy.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• October 27, 2025 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Vacancy on Board of Health recorded as item for information (Carried)
• Closed‑session minutes of October 27, 2025 adopted and kept confidential (Carried)
• Committee moved into closed session for personal‑matter item (Carried)
• Directions to staff on Board of Health vacancy approved (Carried)
• Applicant packages for Board of Health vacancy received and kept confidential (Carried)

Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary, Transgender Cmty

The Hamilton Expanding Housing and Support Services Sub‑Committee will receive a presentation and update on the city’s housing and homelessness investments for women, non‑binary and transgender residents. The agenda lists this as an item for information (Item 7.1, HSC25049). No motions or decisions were selected for this meeting.

• Item 7.1 – Presentation on Hamilton’s Housing and Homelessness Investments for women, non‑binary, and transgender residents (HSC25049)
• Item 7.1 – Update on city‑wide housing and support services for the target community (HSC25049)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The council will review a weekly correspondence listing that includes updates and resolutions from regional partners and provincial bodies. Items cover capital and tender activity, housing affordability measures, waste‑management regulations, public‑safety requirements, and other regional initiatives. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and possible future action.

• CWCL 334-2025 – Communication update: HAND Association review of Hamilton capital and tender activity
• CWCL 335-2025 – Letter and motion on removing HST/GST from new homes to support housing affordability
• CWCL 336-2025 – Communication update: Amendments to the Blue Box regulation under the Resource Recovery Circular Economy Act
• CWCL 337-2025 – Resolution from Halton Region on public safety requirements to protect communities
• CWCL 338-2025 – Grand River Conservation Authority summary of the General Membership Meeting (10 Oct 2025)

Truck Route Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Truck Route Sub‑Committee will receive a presentation on the City‑wide Truck Route Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and then consider amendments to its Outstanding Business List. The amendments include removing items marked complete and adding the Monitoring Framework (PED19073(e)) and the City of Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan. The meeting also covers routine agenda items such as call to order, approvals, and declarations of interest.

• Presentation on Truck Route Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (Item 7.1)
• Removal of items marked complete from the Outstanding Business List
• Addition of Truck Route Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (PED19073(e)) – added Jan 10 2025
• Addition of City of Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan – added Feb 3 2025
• Standard procedural items (call to order, approvals, declarations of interest)

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the January 10, 2025 meeting. It received the Truck Route Monitoring and Evaluation Framework report (PED19073(f)). A motion to amend the Outstanding Business List by removing two completed items was carried unanimously (5‑0). No other motions were presented.

• Agenda for October 30, 2025 approved (carried)
• Minutes of the January 10, 2025 meeting adopted (carried)
• Report PED19073(f) – Truck Route Monitoring and Evaluation Framework received (carried)
• Amendments to Outstanding Business List approved, removing two completed items (motion carried 5‑0)

Open For Business Sub-Committee

The Open For Business Sub-Committee will discuss customer journey mapping for construction approvals and success metrics for Common House Café. The body will also consider survey results regarding improvements to economic development incentive programs.

• PED25254: Customer Journey Survey Results and improvements to Economic Development Incentive Programs
• PED25160(a): Construction Approvals Customer Journey Mapping
• PED25272: Common House Café – Measuring Success

The Open for Business Sub‑Committee approved a recommendation that staff give Economic Development incentive programs heightened and expedited priority for implementing point‑of‑sale and online payment capabilities. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0) by Councillors Maureen Wilson, Tammy Hwang and Craig Cassar. The committee also approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List, removing three items that had been completed. Both motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved recommendation to prioritize point‑of‑sale and online payment capabilities for Economic Development incentive programs (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Outstanding Business List removing Common House Café (added Oct 21, 2024) (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Outstanding Business List removing Mapping the Customer Journey for Construction Approvals (added Mar 6, 2025) (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Outstanding Business List removing Mapping the Customer Journey for Municipal Incentives Grant/Loan Programs (added Mar 6, 2025) (3‑0)
• Approved agenda for October 30, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received Report PED25272 on Common House Café – Measuring Success (carried)
• Received Report PED25160(a) on Construction Approvals Customer Journey Mapping (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a series of rezoning applications in the East Development area, primarily multiple parcels on Delawana Drive in Ward 5. Additional applications include properties on Sylvia Crescent, Rymal Road East, Central Drive, and Golf Links Road across various wards. The meeting will conclude with chair and staff announcements before adjourning.

• B‑25:068 – 104‑110 Delawana Drive, Ward 5 (rezoning)
• A‑25:191 – 11 Sylvia Crescent, Ward 4 (rezoning)
• B‑25:067 – 1835‑1843 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek, Ward 9 (rezoning)
• B‑24:86 – 90 Central Drive, Ancaster, Ward 12 (rezoning)
• A‑25:208 – 311 Golf Links Road, Ancaster, Ward 12 (rezoning)

Council

City Council will review several by-laws, including the establishment of a Vacant Unit Tax and amendments to parking and property maintenance regulations. The body will also consider motions regarding infrastructure funding, community grants, and the sale of specific city land parcels.

• Bill No. 201: A By-law to Establish a Vacant Unit Tax
• Bill No. 193: Amendments to on-street parking, permit parking, and no stopping zones
• Bill No. 199: Amendments to exterior property maintenance, vegetation, waste, and graffiti regulations
• Bill No. 195 and 196: Permanent closure and sale of land at 932 King Street East and 37 Mountain Avenue North
• Bill No. 202: Amendment to the City of Hamilton Development Charges By-Law, 2024 regarding child care centres

The council approved several actions on the Vacant Unit Tax, including the by‑law amendment and related financial directives, by a vote of 8‑7. The Yard Maintenance By‑law was also amended unanimously. All other committee recommendations were accepted without opposition.

• Approved Appendix “A” of Report FCS25044 (Vacant Unit Tax – 2024 Interim Report) for information (8‑7 vote)
• Approved Appendix “B” of Report FCS25044 (Vacant Unit Tax By‑law) as amended (8‑7 vote)
• Approved repayment of Capital Project ID 3382255001 expenses to Investment Stabilization Reserve using 2024 Vacant Unit Tax revenue (8‑7 vote)
• Directed staff to prepare final report on fund transfers to Affordable Housing Funding Program Reserve by Q2 2026 (8‑7 vote)
• Directed staff to extend Vacant Unit Tax 2024 Occupancy Year notice of compliance/appeals to Nov 30 2025 (8‑7 vote)
• Amended Yard Maintenance By‑law No. 10‑118 to incorporate naturalized areas (16‑0 vote)
• Approved GIC 25‑014 recommendations (16‑0 vote)
• Approved PWC 25‑012 recommendations (16‑0 vote)

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and the Organics Management Strategy Phase 2 Technical Feasibility Study. The meeting also includes a Community Liaison Group transition update, Office of Climate Change Initiatives updates, and a working groups update. No decisions are listed; items are presented for information.

• Solid Waste Management Master Plan and Organics Management Strategy – Phase 2 Technical Feasibility Study (information)
• Community Liaison Group Transition Update (information)
• Office of Climate Change Initiatives Updates, including CCR Funding Recommendations (information)
• Climate Change Advisory Committee Working Groups Update (information)
• Approval of agenda, declarations of interest, and minutes of previous meeting (procedural)

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee will receive updates on the 2025 Remembrance Day events, the Hamilton Wreath Project, and plans for Decoration Day 2026. The committee will also discuss a report proposing the transition of the Veterans Committee from a volunteer advisory committee to a Community Liaison Group. No items are listed for formal consideration at this meeting.

• Remembrance Day Events 2025 (information)
• Hamilton Wreath Project (information)
• Report on transitioning to a Community Liaison Group (information)
• Decoration Day 2026 (information)

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees will receive information about a vacancy on the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors. It will hold interviews and deliberate the applicants for that vacancy. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Vacancy on the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors (information item)
• Interviews for various agencies, boards and sub‑committees (private and confidential)
• Deliberation of applicants for the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board vacancy (private and confidential)
• Closed‑session minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting (private and confidential)
• Standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, declarations of interest, minutes approval

The Selection Committee approved directions for staff on interviews for various agencies, boards and sub‑committees. It decided not to fill the current vacancies on the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities. The Terms of Reference for the Downtown Sub‑Committee were amended to allow up to four small‑business representatives, including one from James Street North and one from James Street South. Applicant packages for the interviews and for the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board vacancy were received and kept confidential.

• Approved directions to staff for interviews (CARRIED)
• Decided not to fill Accessibility Committee vacancies (CARRIED)
• Amended Downtown Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference to add small‑business reps (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of confidential applicant package for interviews (CARRIED)
• Approved directions to staff for deliberation of Hamilton Conservation Authority Board vacancy (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of confidential applicant package for Hamilton Conservation Authority Board vacancy (CARRIED)
• Adopted Closed Session minutes of October 7, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Moved into Closed Session for items concerning personal matters (CARRIED)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and consider a heritage permit application for the demolition of a two-storey dwelling at 1007 Beach Boulevard. The committee will also review meeting notes from the Policy and Design Working Group and maintain a list of heritage properties under observation.

• Approval of September 26, 2025 minutes
• Heritage permit application HP2025-026 for 1007 Beach Boulevard
• Policy and Design Working Group meeting notes
• Review of Heritage Buildings and Landscapes Watch List
• Approval of agenda

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the September 26, 2025 minutes. It received a delegation from Hobson Built Heritage and accepted several items for information. The heritage permit application HP2025-026 for demolition of a two‑storey dwelling and construction of two new dwellings at 1007 Beach Boulevard was approved with specific conditions. No motions were presented at the meeting.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• September 26, 2025 minutes approved (CARRIED)
• Delegation from Hobson Built Heritage received (CARRIED)
• Items for information received (CARRIED)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-026 approved with conditions (CARRIED)
• Heritage status categories adopted (CARRIED)
• No motions introduced (none)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:13 p.m. (CARRIED)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will receive its weekly correspondence listing at the October 24 meeting. Items include an AMO Healthy Democracy Leaders Series document, a Plympton‑Wyoming resolution urging a review of the provincial conservation fee freeze, updates from Conservation Halton on board vacancies, a communication update on Hamilton Cemetery vandalism in Ward 1, and a notice of the city's ‘AA+’ credit rating. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and possible future action.

• AMO Healthy Democracy Leaders Series – “Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities” (CWCL 326-2025)
• Plympton‑Wyoming resolution urging the province to reconsider the conservation fee freeze (CWCL 327-2025)
• Conservation Halton correspondence on member vacancies on its board (CWCL 328-2025)
• Communication update on Hamilton Cemetery vandalism in Ward 1 (CWCL 330-2025)
• Communication update announcing City of Hamilton’s ‘AA+’ credit rating (CWCL 333-2025)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will consider child care development charges and hear from two delegations requesting city support. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review an item regarding Hamilton Renewable Power Inc.'s losses.

• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
• Delegation from UrbanSolutions regarding 4 Studebaker Place
• Delegation from Cedar Oak Children's Foundation requesting Alternative Development Funds
• Information item on City-wide Child Care Centre Development Charges
• Review of item regarding Hamilton Renewable Power Inc.'s losses

The committee unanimously amended Development Charges By‑law 24‑072 to exempt child‑care centres and non‑profit providers, a 10‑0 vote. It also directed staff to study possible relief for expired demolition‑credit charges, passing 6‑4. Additionally, the committee approved funding of up to $1,138.56 for 2025 Dundas Remembrance Day parking‑meter costs and removed an item from the Outstanding Business List, both by unanimous votes.

• Directed staff to study demolition‑credit relief options (6‑4) – carried
• Amended Development Charges By‑law 24‑072 to exempt child‑care centres (10‑0) – carried
• Removed Hamilton Renewable Power losses item from Outstanding Business List (10‑0) – carried
• Suspended Rules of Order to introduce Dundas Remembrance Day parking‑meter motion (9‑0) – carried
• Approved funding up to $1,138.56 for Dundas Remembrance Day parking meters (9‑0) – carried
• Adopted closed‑session minutes of Oct 2 2025 Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting – carried

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a motion regarding the feasibility of reintroducing a City-wide Neighbourhood Action Strategy.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Feasibility of reintroducing Neighbourhood Action Strategy
• Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund minutes

The committee approved the Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Sub‑Committee minutes, with the motion carried 5‑0. It also passed a motion directing staff to assess the feasibility of re‑introducing the Neighbourhood Action Strategy and to evaluate the previous program, with the motion carried 6‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 2 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Sub‑Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of re‑introducing Neighbourhood Action Strategy and evaluate prior program (6‑0)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will review information on the city‑wide Connected Communities Strategy and recent Climate Change Advisory Committee minutes. It will consider applications for the Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program at 173 Jackson Street East and 46 Ferguson Avenue South, as well as 2026 budgets for the International Village and Hess Village Business Improvement Areas. Motions include adding a Rural Residential Property Credit to the stormwater management fee rebate structure and amending the Downtown Sub‑Committee terms to include the Hess Village BIA. A notice of motion seeks closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility at 65 Green Mountain Rd W.

• Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program application – 173 Jackson St E & 46 Ferguson Ave S
• International Village Business Improvement Area 2026 budget and payment schedule
• Hess Village Business Improvement Area 2026 budget and payment schedule
• Motion to create a Rural Residential Property Credit in the stormwater fee rebate structure
• Notice of motion to close GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd W

The General Issues Committee approved a Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program application for 173 Jackson Street East and 46 Ferguson Avenue South, totaling $2,304,510 over up to four years. It also approved the 2026 budgets and levy schedules for the International Village and Hess Village Business Improvement Areas, including a $5,000 annual levy cap for Staybridge Suites. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 173 Jackson St E & 46 Ferguson Ave S ($2,304,510) (16‑0)
• Approved International Village BIA 2026 budget $300,000 (levy $275,000) (16‑0)
• Approved Hess Village BIA 2026 budget $81,084 (levy $50,000) (16‑0)
• Authorized by‑law to levy International Village BIA taxes (16‑0)
• Authorized by‑law to levy Hess Village BIA taxes and cap Staybridge Suites levy at $5,000 annually (16‑0)
• Approved International Village BIA payment schedule: $137,500 in Jan and $137,500 in Jun (16‑0)
• Approved Hess Village BIA payment schedule: $25,000 in Jan and $25,000 in Jun (16‑0)
• Received delegations for Vacant Unit Tax report and Entertainment District update (16‑0)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to consider several applications for alterations to designated properties. These requests range from minor plaque installations and tree removals to significant exterior restorations and demolitions.

• HP2025-039: Extensive restoration of 265 Mill Street South, including removing a second storey addition and adding surface parking
• HP2025-040: Demolition of detached accessory structures at 265 Mill Street South
• HP2025-037: Retroactive approval for exterior renovations at 264 MacNab Street South
• HP2025-036: Removal of two dead trees at 600 York Boulevard (Dundurn Castle)
• HP2025-041: Replacement of fire-damaged wood windows at 58 Markland Street

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on the Official Plan amendment for the site at 20 Saveryn Road in Glanbrook. The meeting also includes a city‑wide update on the Toys for Tickets program, a draft Melville‑Park West Heritage Conservation District Plan, amendments to the Yard Maintenance By‑law No. 10‑118, and a review of the Heritage Grant and Loan Program.

• Public hearing – PED25238: Official Plan amendment for 20 Saveryn Road, Glanbrook
• PED24145(a): Toys for Tickets program update (city‑wide)
• PED24140(a): Draft Melville‑Park West Heritage Conservation District Plan (Ward 13)
• PED25124: Amendments to Yard Maintenance By‑law No. 10‑118 (Naturalized Areas)
• PED25227: Heritage Grant and Loan Program review (city‑wide)

The committee approved an Official Plan Amendment for 20 Saveryn Road to allow four single‑detached homes (12‑0). It also adopted the city‑wide Toys for Tickets penalty‑donation program (12‑0). A draft Melville‑Park West Heritage Conservation District Plan was received and staff were directed to consult owners and report back (12‑0). Finally, amendments to the Yard Maintenance By‑law for naturalized areas were approved (11‑0).

• Approved Official Plan Amendment UHOPA‑25‑013 for 20 Saveryn Road – 12 to 0
• Approved Toys for Tickets annual program – 12 to 0
• Received draft Melville‑Park West Heritage Conservation District Plan and directed staff to consult and report – 12 to 0
• Approved amendment to Yard Maintenance By‑law No. 10‑118 (naturalized areas) – 11 to 0
• Motion to close public meeting on Saveryn Road application – 12 to 0

Board of Health (Hamilton)

The Board of Health is reviewing the 2026 preliminary budget and proposed user fees for Public Health Services. The meeting includes delegations regarding opioid toxicity deaths and disease prevention, as well as reports on black soot sampling in Wards 2, 3, and 4.

• Public Health Services 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Public Health Services 2026 Proposed User Fees
• Black Soot Sampling and Community Engagement Feasibility Reports Update (Wards 2, 3 and 4)
• Delegation from McMaster Political Advocacy Committee regarding Opioid Toxicity Deaths in Private Dwellings
• Participation in the 2025 Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Fall Symposium

The Board approved the 2026 public health user fees listed in Appendix A and instructed staff to draft the necessary by‑law. It also referred the fees to staff for a detailed cost‑recovery analysis to be reported by Dec. 1, 2025. Two Board members were designated as Hamilton representatives to the alPHa 2025 Fall Symposium, with related costs billed to the public‑health budget. Bill No. 25‑006 confirming the Board’s proceedings was passed.

• Approved 2026 public health user fees (Appendix A) – motion carried 13‑0
• Directed staff to prepare by‑law for the approved user fees – motion carried 13‑0
• Referred user‑fee proposal to staff for cost‑recovery analysis – motion carried 13‑0
• Designated Dawn Danko and Ryan Janssen as alPHa 2025 symposium representatives – motion carried 13‑0
• Approved billing of symposium participation costs to Dept ID 677050/Account 56305 – motion carried 13‑0
• Passed Bill No. 25‑006 confirming Board of Health proceedings – motion carried 13‑0
• Approved agenda for the September 8, 2025 meeting – carried
• Adopted minutes of July 28 and September 8, 2025 meetings – carried

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is considering funding requests for reconstruction projects and updates to special event road closure processes. The body will also discuss water quality reports and several motions regarding local traffic calming and facility improvements.

• Additional funding requests for Cannon-James to Queen and York-Dundurn to Caroline and Concession Street/Mountain Brow Boulevard reconstruction
• Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road East to Stone Church Road East)
• Internal facilitation of special events and temporary road closure implementation
• Installation of speed cushions on Pamela Street, Regalview Drive, Carpenter Avenue, and Lake Avenue Drive
• Service level change for the city-wide Hanging Basket Program

The committee approved a pilot program for special‑event traffic control plans (13‑0). It authorized a single‑source contract for Glanbrook Landfill inspection services costing $229,182 (12‑0). The Upper Wellington Street environmental assessment was deferred to the November 10 meeting (11‑2). Additional capital funding of $1,100,000 was approved for the Cannon‑James to Queen/York‑Dundurn reconstruction project (13‑0). An amendment adding $1,100,000 funding and related directives for the Concession Street/Mountain Brow reconstruction project was also approved (13‑0).

• Approved pilot for special‑event traffic control plans (13‑0)
• Approved single‑source procurement for Glanbrook Landfill contract administration $229,182 (12‑0)
• Deferred Upper Wellington Street Environmental Assessment to Nov 10 (11‑2)
• Approved additional $1,100,000 funding for Cannon‑James to Queen/York‑Dundurn reconstruction (13‑0)
• Approved amendment adding $1,100,000 funding for Concession Street/Mountain Brow project (13‑0)

Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Committee

The Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Committee will meet on October 17, 2025 to consider the fund's financial status for Ward 13. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting, followed by a review of the 2025 financial report and related appendix. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will discuss the provided documents.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 (WLHC Minutes 24-002)
• Review of Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund – Financial Status 2025 (Ward 13) report
• Consideration of Appendix A – Final
• Declarations of interest

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At the October 17, 2025 meeting, City Council will review a weekly correspondence listing submitted under the Procedural By-law. The items include updates from the Ministry of the Environment, a quarterly economic development incentive report, a letter on Ontario Works accountability, a Halton Region public‑safety resolution, and a support resolution for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, among others. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Update of Compliance Policy – Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (potential low‑risk incident referrals)
• Quarterly Economic Development Financial Incentive and Assistance Program applications approved (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12)
• Ontario Works Minister letter – urgent call to strengthen accountability for Ontario Works funds (Solo)
• Halton Region resolution on public safety requirements to protect communities
• Support resolution for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal

Light Rail Transit Sub-committee

The Light Rail Transit Sub-committee will convene to review the Hamilton LRT Conceptual Design Update and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda lists no specific items for consideration, focusing instead on information and ceremonial activities.

• Approval of LRTC minutes from June 26, 2025
• Presentation and commentary on Hamilton LRT Conceptual Design Update
• Review of Appendix A for the LRT Conceptual Design Update

The Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It received a city commentary report on the LRT conceptual design update (vote 5‑0). The committee also approved a list of six local organizations to serve as non‑voting advisors, voting 5‑0 in favor.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• Minutes of June 26, 2025 adopted (CARRIED)
• Delegations for Report PED25184(a) received (CARRIED)
• Report PED25184(a) on LRT conceptual design update received (5‑0)
• Approved list of six organizations as non‑voting advisors (5‑0)
• Motion to direct staff to consult Integrity Commissioner withdrawn

General Issues Committee (Special)

The General Issues Committee will review the 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan for the city. This is an information-only meeting to discuss the plan with staff.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan
• PW25036(a) Asset Management Plan Update
• PW25036 Asset Management Plan Presentation

The Special General Issues Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved extending the staff presentation time limit from ten to twenty minutes. Finally, the committee approved receiving three Asset Management Plan reports (PW25036 (a), PW25036, PW25036 (b)) for information.

• Approved agenda for the October 15, 2025 Special General Issues Committee (carried)
• Approved extending staff presentation time limit to 20 minutes per presentation (carried)
• Approved receiving Asset Management Plan reports PW25036(a), PW25036, and PW25036(b) for information (carried)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee is meeting to consider expenditure requests for three specific areas. The body will also receive updates on waste policy, planning guidelines, and Black History Month 2026.

• Expenditure requests for Dundas, Concession, and Ottawa BIAs
• Planning Guidelines for the Business Improvement Areas
• Waste Policy and Programming follow-up for BIAs
• Black History Month 2026 presentation

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities meeting on 2025-10-14 has no specific agenda items recorded. The agenda contains only standard headings and no listed motions, contracts, or hearings.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At the October 10, 2025 meeting, City Council will be presented with a series of correspondence items for information only. The items include a pedestrian overpass bridge accident at 116 King Street West and 10 MacNab Street with an order to comply and a structural review, an AMO Watchfile, a Canada‑wide early learning and child‑care space and funding update for 2025‑2026, a note on the 2026 ROMA conference, and confidential updates on Health Canada emergency treatment funding.

• CWCL 310-2025 – Pedestrian Overpass Bridge Accident (116 King St W & 10 MacNab St) – Order to Comply and Initial Structural Review
• CWCL 312-2025 – AMO Watchfile (October 9, 2025)
• CWCL 313-2025 – Canada‑wide Early Learning and Child Care 2025‑2026 Space and Funding Allocation Update
• CWCL 314-2025 – Correspondence regarding ROMA 2026 – Ontario's Rural Leaders Conference
• CWCL 315-2025 & CWCL 316-2025 – Confidential Health Canada Emergency Treatment Funding Updates (city‑wide)

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee

The West Harbour Development Sub‑Committee agenda for October 10 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Board of Directors will review and vote on a short‑term extension of its maintenance contract with Toromont for the Woodward site city‑wide. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the July 22, 2025 minutes and standard declarations of interest.

• HRP25003 – Short‑term extension of maintenance contract with Toromont at Woodward (city‑wide)
• Adoption of July 22, 2025 minutes (Minutes 25-002)
• Board of Directors resolutions (document 18-1000)

The board adopted the agenda, the minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting, and received the shareholders’ AGM debrief. It approved a short‑term six‑month extension (January 1 – June 30 2026) of the Maintenance Services Agreement with Toromont Cat for the Woodward Digester Gas Power Plant. The directors also authorized officers to execute related agreements and an optional further six‑month extension contingent on the biogas feasibility study. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda amendment to include shareholders’ AGM debrief (5‑0)
• Adopted minutes of July 22 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Received shareholders’ AGM debrief (5‑0)
• Approved six‑month extension (Jan 1‑Jun 30 2026) of Maintenance Services Agreement with Toromont Cat for Woodward Digester Gas Power Plant (5‑0)
• Authorized officers to execute related agreements and optional further extension pending biogas study (5‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider a series of rezoning applications for properties in the West and East parts of Hamilton, including sites on Herkimer Street, Burlington Street West, Kennedy Avenue, Freedom Crescent, and Barton Street. The meeting concludes with a chair and staff announcement, followed by adjournment.

• A-25:124 – 193 Herkimer Street, Ward 1 (Agent: Studio MaNA Inc.)
• B-25:065 – 75 Burlington Street West, Ward 2 (Agent: J. Vanderherberger)
• A-25:188 – 91 Kennedy Avenue, Ward 8 (Applicant: M. Sabelli)
• A-25:130 – 38 Freedom Crescent, Glanbrook, Ward 11 (Agent: Rely Solution Inc.)
• A-25:184 – 783‑787 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, Ward 10 (Agent: A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd.)

Facility Naming Sub-Committee

The Facility Naming Sub‑Committee will discuss three naming proposals: a parkette at 10 Tyne Place (Ward 8), a trail and bridge along Spencer Creek in Dundas (Ward 13), and a building within Alexander Park at 201 Whitney Avenue (Ward 1). It will also consider a motion to rename Birch Ave Park to Brenda Duke Greenspace (Ward 3). All items are listed as outstanding business on the agenda.

• Naming of Parkette at 10 Tyne Place, Hamilton (Ward 8)
• Naming of Trail and Bridge along Spencer Creek, Dundas (Ward 13)
• Naming of Building within Alexander Park at 201 Whitney Avenue (Ward 1)
• Motion to rename Birch Ave Park to Brenda Duke Greenspace (Ward 3)

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the May 8, 2025 minutes. It received a delegation from Nadine Ubl regarding the Birch Ave Park renaming. Motions to name the Tyne Place Parkette, the Ken Hall Trail and Memorial Bridge, and the Alexander Park building were carried unanimously. The Birch Avenue Park was renamed The Brenda Duke Greenspace with sign funding up to $10,000, also unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Received delegation from Nadine Ubl for Birch Ave Park renaming (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved naming Tyne Place Parkette as Thomas McDade Parkette (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved renaming Chegwin Park Path link to The Ken Hall Trail and bridge to The Ken Hall Memorial Bridge (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved naming building at 201 Whitney Avenue as Ainslie Wood Community Hub (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved renaming Birch Avenue Park to The Brenda Duke Greenspace, with sign funding up to $10,000 (unanimous 4‑0)

Council

Hamilton City Council will review committee recommendations and vote on several by-laws. The meeting includes the declaration of office for Councillor-Elect Robert Cooper and appointments to various boards and committees.

• Bill 178: Amendments to on-street parking regulations in Wards 3, 4, 5, 10, and 13
• Bill 180: Permanent closure and sale of public road allowances at 95 Dundurn Street South
• Bill 181: Amendments to the City of Hamilton Procurement Policy
• Appointments to Standing Committees and the Hamilton Police Services Board
• Bill 179: Establishing City land at Sherman Cut (Plan 62R-22622)

Council voted 15‑1 to approve the permanent closure and sale of a portion of the assumed alleyway between 11 & 13 East Avenue North, with conditions directing proceeds to the Affordable Housing Reserve. The council also approved the installation of two speed cushions on Glancaster Road, funded up to $6,000 from the Ward 11 Minor Maintenance Account, with a 14‑2 vote. Additional committee minutes were approved and one item was deferred.

• Approved permanent closure and sale of portion of assumed alleyway between 11 & 13 East Avenue North (15‑1)
• Authorized City Solicitor to prepare and register by‑laws for the alleyway closure
• Directed Corporate Real Estate Office to sell the alleyway lands, net proceeds to Affordable Housing Reserve
• Approved installation of two speed cushions on Glancaster Road between Dickenson Road West and the dead end (14‑2)
• Funded speed cushion installation from Ward 11 Minor Maintenance Account, not to exceed $6,000
• Approved Public Works Committee minutes (PWC 25‑011) and its recommendations (16‑0)
• Approved Audit, Finance and Administration Committee minutes (AFA 25‑011) (16‑0)
• Deferred General Issues Committee minutes (GIC 25‑013) to after closed session

Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update report on the corporation's activities. The board will adopt a resolution appointing a President and defining signing authority.

• Appointment of the President; Signing Authority (Board resolution)
• HTDC Update for Board of Directors (information item)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee will consider applicants for open seats on the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities, the CityHousing Hamilton Corporation board, the Downtown Sub‑Committee and the Committee of Adjustment. It will also receive information on the Accessibility Committee vacancy and review screening tools used for selections.

• Deliberation of applicants for the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities vacancy
• Deliberation of applicants for the CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Board of Directors vacancy
• Deliberation of applicants for the Downtown Sub‑Committee vacancies
• Deliberation of applicants for the Committee of Adjustment vacancy
• Review of screening tools for the Selection Committee

The Selection Committee approved the agenda, previous minutes, and an item for information on Accessibility Committee vacancies. It adopted closed‑session minutes from September 4, 2025 and approved directions for staff and receipt of confidential applicant packages for vacancies on the Accessibility Committee, CityHousing Hamilton Board, Downtown Sub‑Committee, Committee of Adjustment, and the committee’s screening tools.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• September 4, 2025 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Item for Information on Accessibility Committee vacancies received (Carried)
• Closed‑session minutes from September 4, 2025 adopted and kept confidential (Carried)
• Directions approved and applicant package received confidential for Accessibility Committee vacancies (Carried)
• Directions approved and applicant package received confidential for CityHousing Hamilton Board vacancy (Carried)
• Directions approved and applicant package received confidential for Downtown Sub‑Committee vacancies (Carried)
• Directions approved and applicant package received confidential for Committee of Adjustment vacancy (Carried)

Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Shareholder

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. shareholder meeting will review the company's audited financial statements for 2023 and 2024, consider the approved 2025 budget, and decide on the appointment of auditors. Board of directors minutes from February 13, 2025 and July 22, 2025 will be presented for information. The meeting also includes a presentation from the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

• Review and approve 2023 audited financial statements
• Review and approve 2024 audited financial statements
• Approve the 2025 budget for Hamilton Renewable Power Inc.
• Appointment of auditors for the upcoming fiscal year
• Presentation of board of directors minutes from February 13, 2025 and July 22, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, received board minutes and a revised AGM presentation, and formally received the 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements and the 2025 budget of Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. The council also appointed KPMG LLP as the corporation's auditor for fiscal year 2025. All resolutions were carried unanimously (12‑0).

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received board minutes Feb 13, 2025 (carried)
• Received board minutes July 22, 2025 (carried)
• Received revised AGM presentation (carried)
• Received 2023 & 2024 audited financial statements (received)
• Received 2025 budget (received)
• Appointed KPMG LLP as auditors (appointed)

Waste Management Sub Committee

The Waste Management Sub-Committee will meet to review information reports on the Blue Box transition, multi-residential waste programs, and the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. The agenda includes updates on organics management, diesel vs. natural gas vehicles, and the completion of landfill cells.

• Blue Box Transition update
• Multi-Residential Waste Program update
• Solid Waste Management Master Plan update
• Organics Management Strategy update
• Pet Waste Pilot update

The Waste Management Sub‑Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It formally received informational items on the Blue Box transition, multi‑residential waste program, solid‑waste master plan, organics strategy, education update, pet‑waste pilot, vehicle fuel options, Glanbrook landfill cells, and the 2020 master‑plan update. No items were considered for decision, and no motions were made.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• Minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting approved (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Blue Box transition received (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Multi‑Residential Waste Program received (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Solid Waste Management Master Plan received (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Organics Management Strategy received (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Promotion and Education Update received (CARRIED)
• Items for Information on Pet Waste Pilot received (CARRIED)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This is a procedural meeting to review a weekly list of correspondence items. The council will receive updates on the Mountain Transfer Station, the Grand River Conservation Authority, and a regional motion regarding a state of emergency on mental health and homelessness.

• Mountain Transfer Station structural remediation update
• Grand River Conservation Authority general membership summary
• Regional motion on state of emergency for mental health
• Ontario Senior Achievement Awards correspondence
• AMO Watchfile update

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities from Dr. Lori Letts of McMaster University. The meeting also includes updates from various working groups and committees focused on senior services and safety.

• Information item on Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC’s) by Dr. Lori Letts
• Updates from Housing, Communications, and Getting Around working groups
• Updates on International Day of Older Persons and Senior of the Year Awards
• Updates from the Extreme Heat Committee and Elder Abuse Prevention Network
• Updates from the Seniors at Risk Community Collaborative

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to conduct public hearings on several land-use applications and city-wide zoning changes. The body will also consider a servicing strategy for the Fruitland-Winona Secondary Plan.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1570 Main Street West
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 25 and 35 Rymal Road West
• Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 3105 Fletcher Road, Glanbrook
• City-wide creation of new Mid Rise Residential Zones in Zoning By-law No. 05-200
• Transit Oriented Corridor Zoning Expansion for Upper James Street between Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and Christopher Drive

The committee voted 11‑0 to approve the Official Plan Amendment (UHOPA‑25‑003) and the Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZAC‑25‑013) for 1570 Main Street West. Staff were directed to prepare the amendments according to the submitted concept plan and to include Holding ‘H’ provisions. The amendments must provide affordable units equal to 30% of the total dwellings and include revised infrastructure and heritage reports. Earlier items on the agenda, such as the Intensification Workplan and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub‑Committee minutes, were also received and carried.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment UHOPA‑25‑003 for 1570 Main St. West (11‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZAC‑25‑013 for 1570 Main St. West (11‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare the amendments consistent with the concept plan (11‑0)
• Required inclusion of Holding ‘H’ provisions for functional servicing, stormwater, watermain, heritage, and other reports (11‑0)
• Mandated affordable housing provision of 30% of total units (11‑0)
• Received and accepted staff presentation on Intensification Workplan (PED25244) (carried)
• Received Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub‑Committee minutes (ARAC 25‑003) (carried)
• Closed public meeting after hearing all delegations (11‑0)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is meeting to consider several operational items. Key discussions include the renewal of a community centre agreement and the restructuring of a veterans committee.

• Renewal of Beasley Community Centres Operating Agreement (Ward 2)
• Transition of the Hamilton Veterans Committee to a Community Liaison Group
• Recreation Delegated Authority

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved a five‑year renewal of the operating agreement for the Beasley Community Centres, with a 3% annual funding increase. It also approved the transition of the Hamilton Veterans Committee to a City‑wide Community Liaison Group effective November 12, 2025. The committee delegated broad recreation‑service authority to the Healthy and Safe Communities Department and the Recreation Division, and removed a completed gender‑based safety audit from the Outstanding Business List.

• Renew Beasley Community Centres Operating Agreement (4‑0)
• Transition Hamilton Veterans Committee to Community Liaison Group (4‑1)
• Delegate recreation service agreements authority (5‑0)
• Remove completed safety audit item from Outstanding Business List (5‑0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will consider an audit of the lease for space at Pier 7 and a funding request for Liberty For Youth. The meeting includes delegations regarding water billing disputes and a report on the Utility Billing Transition Summer 2025 Program.

• Audit of Lease of Space at Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive
• One-time funding request for Liberty For Youth’s at-risk youth programming in Ward 4
• Water billing dispute delegations for Hostein Drive and 557 Main Street East
• Cyber Security Follow Up Audit, Phase 1: Pre-Breach Analysis Report
• Utility Billing Transition Summer 2025 Program Update

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved the management responses to the audit of the lease at Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive and directed the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development to implement them and report back by April 30 2026. It also authorized several extensions and single‑source procurements for the Utility Billing Transition project, including funding up to $500,000 for Kaihen Inc and $250,000 for Optima Communications. The 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule was approved. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Permitted Kroll staff to attend closed session on audit of Pier 7 lease (7‑0)
• Moved into closed session for confidential Appendix B on audit (7‑0)
• Approved management responses to audit (Appendix C) and directed implementation, report due April 30 2026 (6‑0)
• Declared Appendix B to audit report confidential (6‑0)
• Authorized extension of Kaihen Inc purchase orders up to $245,000 through Nov 30 2025 (6‑0)
• Authorized extension of Kaihen Inc single‑source procurement up to $500,000 through Mar 31 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved single‑source procurement of Optima Communications Inc up to $250,000 (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule (6‑0)

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee is meeting to discuss several informational items regarding veteran services and memorials. A key item for information is a report on transitioning the committee from a Volunteer Advisory Committee to a Community Liaison Group.

• Report to transition the Hamilton Veterans Committee to a Community Liaison Group
• Remembrance Day 2025 and Hamilton Wreath Project 2025
• Military Veterans Wellness Program
• Merchant Mariner marker preferred location update
• Road closure parking fees

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will meet to conduct hearings regarding orders for specific properties. The body will also review minutes from the September 17, 2025, meeting.

• Hearing for 870 Scenic Drive
• Hearing for 13 Bay Street North
• Hearing for 217 Dundurn Street South

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee approved the amended agenda and adopted the September 10 and September 15 minutes. Delegations on building revitalization, housing, and encampment response were received. The Committee approved the Business Improvement Area sub‑committee minutes, consented to a $213,000 loan for Stoney Creek Community Homes, and approved a $2,152,152 housing loan for 405 Main Street West.

• Approved agenda (as amended) – carried
• Adopted September 10 and September 15 minutes – carried
• Received Andrew Selman delegation on building revitalization – carried
• Received Ann delegation on housing and homelessness – carried (14‑0)
• Approved Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee minutes – carried (14‑0)
• Approved consent for Stoney Creek Community Homes $213,000 loan – carried (15‑0)
• Approved $2,152,152 Downtown and Barton/Kenilworth housing loan – carried (15‑0)
• Received delegations on coordinated encampment response – carried

Municipal Act Appeals

The Hamilton Municipal Council scheduled a Municipal Act Appeals meeting for September 30, 2025. The agenda provides no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. Consequently, the council will not consider any specific motions or contracts at this session.

The council approved Municipal Act tax adjustment applications for 27 listed properties. Adjustments ranged from exemptions to classification changes, including a $23,358.75 reduction for 600 Ferguson Ave N. One application (227 St Clair Blvd) was referred to staff for further review, and the adjustment for 37 Roselawn Ave was recalculated after a supplementary bill.

• Approved tax adjustment for 96-100 CONNAUGHT AVE S (fire damage) –$2,054.87
• Approved tax adjustment for 101 YORK BLVD – exemption (0.00)
• Approved tax adjustment for 600 FERGUSON AVE N – classification change –$23,358.75
• Approved tax adjustment for 227 BURLINGTON ST E – classification change –$1,327.01
• Approved tax adjustment for 242 QUEEN ST N – exemption –$15,091.17
• Approved tax adjustment for 9300 AIRPORT RD W – exemption –$109.82
• Referred application for 227 ST CLAIR BLVD (repairs or renovations) to staff for further review
• Recalculated tax adjustment for 37 ROSELAWN AVE – classification change –$4,749.24

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, including bus replacements and rural broadband updates. The body will consider the feasibility of relocating the Kenora Transfer Station and review bicycle lanes on Wimberly Avenue.

• Public hearing for the permanent closure and sale of an alleyway between 11 and 13 East Avenue North
• Review of Wimberly Avenue Bicycle Lane (PED25173)
• Feasibility study for the Kenora Transfer Station relocation (PW25061)
• Motions for speed cushions on Glancaster Road and Winona Road
• Expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program

The Public Works Committee approved a $26,321,000 purchase order for 18 replacement buses. It also authorized the next steps for studying a new site for the Kenora Transfer Station and approved the permanent closure and sale of a portion of an alleyway with specific conditions. All motions were carried with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved $26,321,000 purchase order for 18 replacement buses (13-0)
• Authorized next steps for Kenora Transfer Station relocation study (13-0)
• Approved permanent closure and sale of portion of alleyway between 11 & 13 East Avenue North, with conditions (12-1)
• Directed staff to modify Wimberly Avenue bicycle lanes and engage residents (13-0)
• Closed public hearing on alleyway sale after public comments (13-0)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will review recommendations to designate two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The body will also receive information on heritage permit approvals and a loan application for a property in Flamborough.

• Recommendation to designate 30 South Street West, Dundas (Osler House)
• Recommendation to designate 880 Center Road, Flamborough (Flamborough Hall)
• Notice of passing by-laws to designate properties in Wards 2 and 13
• Heritage permit applications HP2025-027, HP2025-028, HP2025-029, and HP2025-030
• Loan application for 8 Margaret Street, Flamborough (HCHFL 01/25)

The committee amended the agenda to consider Item 8.2 first and approved the meeting agenda. It adopted the August 22, 2025 minutes and received a delegation on Item 8.1. The committee approved the recommendations in Reports PED25230 and PED25229, directing the City Clerk to issue notices of intention to designate 880 Centre Road (Flamborough Hall) and 30 South Street West (Osler House), with procedures for handling any objections. It also added 84‑86 James Street North to the Heritage Buildings and Landscapes Watch List and received several items for information.

• Amended agenda to prioritize Item 8.2 (PED25230) – Carried
• Approved meeting agenda as amended – Carried
• Adopted minutes of August 22, 2025 meeting – Carried
• Approved Report PED25230 directing notice of intention to designate 880 Centre Road – Carried
• Approved Report PED25229 directing notice of intention to designate 30 South Street West – Carried
• Received delegation from Jennifer Crowson on Item 8.1 – Carried
• Received items for information (PED25224, PED25247, heritage permit minutes, etc.) – Carried
• Added 84‑86 James Street North to Heritage Buildings and Landscapes Watch List (Yellow) – Carried

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At the September 26, 2025 council meeting, members will receive a series of correspondence items. These include a request from Patricia Cole‑Stever to create a city bylaw regarding tree cutting, a resolution from the City of Dryden urging mandatory water‑safety and Swim‑to‑Survive training in Ontario schools, and updates on the Hamilton Children’s Museum expansion and a new transit maintenance and storage facility. The council will also review resolutions from St. Charles supporting the NORDS Pilot Program and from Brighton calling for electoral reform.

• Patricia Cole‑Stever correspondence requesting a city bylaw on tree cutting (CWCL 296‑2025)
• Dryden resolution urging Ontario to add mandatory water‑safety and Swim‑to‑Survive training to elementary curricula (CWCL 297‑2025)
• St. Charles resolution supporting making the NORDS Pilot Program permanent (CWCL 298‑2025)
• Brighton resolution calling on provincial and federal governments to enact proportional electoral reform (CWCL 299‑2025)
• Hamilton Children’s Museum expansion project update (CWCL 301‑2025)

Committee of Adjustment

The Hamilton Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the September 4, 2025 minutes. It will then consider a series of rezoning applications across the city, including East Development parcels in Stoney Creek, Glanbrook and West Development sites in Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Flamborough. Each item includes a notice, staff report and a decision package for the committee to review.

• A‑25:170 – 65 Green Mountain Road West, Stoney Creek (Ward 9)
• B‑25:021 – 46 Seabreeze Crescent, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• A‑25:175 – 120 Festival Way, Glanbrook (Ward 11)
• B‑25:061 – 20 Canada Street, Hamilton (Ward 1)
• A‑25:180 – 786 Stone Church Road West, Ancaster (Ward 12)

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee will receive two informational presentations: a city‑wide School Streets Feasibility Study and an overview of the Hamilton School Boards’ Stormwater Fee Implementation. Both items are listed under Items for Information and no formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• School Streets Feasibility Study (city‑wide) – attached document
• Hamilton School Boards’ Stormwater Fee Implementation information session – attached documents

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The agenda for the Hamilton Audit, Finance and Administration Committee special meeting on September 24, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. No descriptions, categories, or attachments are provided. Therefore, no specific actions or discussions are recorded.

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on the Buildings, Transportation, and Nature-Based Solutions working groups.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Liaison Group Transition Discussion
• Office of Climate Change Initiatives Updates
• Climate Change Advisory Committee Working Groups Update
• Hybrid meeting at City Hall (Room 264)

Airport Sub-Committee

The agenda for the Hamilton Airport Sub‑Committee meeting on 2025‑09‑22 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub‑Committee meeting on September 22, 2025 will follow a standard agenda. It includes a call to order, ceremonial activities, approval of the agenda and minutes, declarations of interest, delegations, items for information, items for consideration, motions, notice of motions, and other business. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Call to Order
• Ceremonial Activities
• Approval of Agenda and Minutes
• Declarations of Interest
• Items for Information and Consideration

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The council will review a series of correspondence items, including a resolution on automated speed enforcement from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, updates on the Dundas Transfer Station, proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, a natural gas expansion project cancellation, and support for the Niagara‑GTA Transit Corridor. Each item is presented as a resolution or informational update from other municipalities or agencies. No formal motions are listed beyond these correspondence items.

• Resolution from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo on automated speed enforcement (CWCL 289-2025)
• Ministry of Labour order and compliance notices for Dundas Transfer Station (CWCL 290-2025)
• Proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act from the Municipality of South Huron (CWCL 291-2025)
• Resolution from the Municipality of St. Charles on natural gas expansion project cancellation (CWCL 292-2025)
• Resolution from the Town of Grimsby supporting the Niagara‑GTA Transit Corridor (CWCL 293-2025)

Light Rail Transit Sub-committee

The agenda for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit Sub‑committee meeting on 2025‑09‑19 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded. No contracts, rezoning, or other concrete actions are mentioned.

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will approve its agenda and review the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It will consider a consent order for 64 Barnesdale Avenue North. The committee will hold hearings on property standard orders for 398 Wilson Street East and 265 Mill Street South. The meeting will also address any tribunal business before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of previous minutes (April 2, 2025)
• Consent order – 64 Barnesdale Avenue North
• Hearing – 398 Wilson Street East property standard order
• Hearing – 265 Mill Street South property standard order

Council

Hamilton City Council is meeting to decide on an extension for the Vacant Unit Tax notice of complaint deadline. The body will also consider several by-laws regarding cultural heritage designations and the establishment of new city roads. Additionally, Council will review funding requests for community grants and accessibility improvements.

• Extension of Vacant Unit Tax Notice of Complaint Deadline (City Wide)
• Designation of 104 King Street West, Dundas and 165-191 and 195-205 King Street East as properties of cultural heritage value
• Funding request for accessibility improvements at the Armenian Community Centre (Ward 10)
• Designation of the Hess Village Business Improvement Area (Ward 2)
• Amendments to on-street parking regulations in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7

Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It accepted the minutes and recommendations of several standing committees and shareholder meetings, each by a unanimous 15‑0 vote. The council then carried a motion to review the Fortification By-law with a 10‑5 vote, meeting the required two‑thirds majority.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved HUCS 25-003 minutes, 15‑0
• Approved SABC 25-005 minutes, 15‑0
• Approved GSC 25-003 minutes, 15‑0
• Approved HSRS 25-001 minutes, 15‑0
• Approved PWC 25-010 minutes, 15‑0
• Carried motion to review Fortification By-law, 10‑5

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to consider three permit applications. These requests involve tree replacement on St. Clair Boulevard, promotional installations on the McQuesten High-Level Bridge, and basement renovations on MacNab Street South.

• HP2025-031: Removal of two Norway Maples and planting of a Sugar Maple and Red Oak on St. Clair Boulevard
• HP2025-033: Installation of vinyl decals, promotional banners, and public art on the T.B. McQuesten High-Level Bridge
• HP2025-034: Basement underpinning, window replacement, and exhaust fan installation at 271 MacNab Street South

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Hamilton Day 2025 BIA partnership proposal, a homelessness toolkit for Business Improvement Areas, and the Passport Program working group. It will consider a motion requesting funding for the International Village project. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Hamilton Day 2025 – BIA partnership proposal (information)
• Homelessness Toolkit for the Business Improvement Areas (information)
• Passport Program Working Group – verbal update (information)
• International Village Expenditure Request – motion (funding request)

Downtown Sub-Committee

The Downtown Sub-Committee will convene to approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and review informational items regarding the monitoring and maintenance of Ferguson Station and waste receptacles in the downtown core.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 minutes
• Monitoring and Maintenance of Ferguson Station (Ward 2)
• Waste Receptacles in the Downtown Core (Ward 2)
• Flyers and Posters on City Infrastructure (City Wide)
• Noise Control By-law and Street Performance (City Wide)

The Downtown Sub‑Committee approved its agenda and the July 24, 2025 minutes, received several reports and amended a waste‑receptacle report, directing staff to report back on upgrades, signage enforcement, and noise‑control policies. It also passed a motion requiring a staff recommendation on enforcement tools and outreach coordination for sidewalk access at Jackson St West and MacNab St South. All items were carried.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• July 24, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Report PW25058 referred back to staff for update at Nov 26 2025 (carried)
• Report PW25059 amended; staff to report on phasing out drum‑type waste receptacles in Q2 2026 (carried)
• Report PW25070 received (carried)
• Report PW25071 received (carried)
• Staff directed to report on signage enforcement recommendations in Q2 2026 (carried)
• Staff directed to report on noise‑control policy review in Q1 2026 (carried)

Development Industry Liaison Group

The Development Industry Liaison Group meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025 in Hamilton, Ontario contains no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of boilerplate headings and software information. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented.

General Issues Committee (Special)

The General Issues Committee (Special) will hold a presentation on the HSR Next “Moving Hamilton Forward” city‑wide initiative, listed as an outstanding business item. The presentation includes several PDF attachments (Appendix A‑E). No formal motions or decisions are noted for this item at this meeting.

• HSR Next – Moving Hamilton Forward presentation (Outstanding Business List Item)

The Special General Issues Committee approved the agenda as presented. It voted to extend the staff presentation time limit from ten to twenty minutes per presentation. The committee also accepted three Asset Management Plan reports for information purposes.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Extended staff presentation time limit to 20 minutes (carried)
• Received PW25036(a) 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan Update for information (carried)
• Received PW25036 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan for information (carried)
• Received PW25036(b) Corporate Asset Management – Equity Update for information (carried)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council's weekly correspondence listing presents a set of letters and updates for review. No items are slated for formal discussion or decision at this meeting. Items include a resolution from the Municipality of Bluewater about before‑and‑after‑school program closures, an order to comply with fire damage at the Woodlands Park washroom (501 Barton St E), a geographic naming request for Galer's Creek, Enbridge's invitation to join a natural gas expansion consultation, and a funding update for the Interim Housing Assistance Program.

• Resolution from the Municipality of Bluewater on closure of before‑and‑after‑school programs (CWCL 280-2025)
• Order to comply with fire damage at Woodlands Park washroom, 501 Barton St E (CWCL 281-2025)
• Geographic naming request for Galer's Creek from the Ministry of Natural Resources (CWCL 282-2025)
• Enbridge invitation to participate in Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines consultation on community natural gas expansion (CWCL 283-2025)
• Interim Housing Assistance Program funding update (CWCL 287-2025)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is meeting to consider a city-wide implementation strategy for the Recreation Master Plan and a Gender-Based Safety Audit Action Plan. The body will also review minutes from a sub-committee focused on housing and support services for women, non-binary, and transgender residents.

• Recreation Master Plan Implementation Strategy (City Wide)
• Community Safety and Well-Being: Gender Based Safety Audit Action Plan (City Wide)
• Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary and Transgender Community Sub-Committee minutes from August 14, 2025

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved the Gender‑Based Safety Audit Action Plan and directed its leads to prioritize implementation through the 2026 budget, with a progress report due in Q3 2026. The Committee also received and approved the Recreation Master Plan Implementation Strategy, including several prioritization frameworks and an investment roadmap, and extended the presentation time for the plan. Additionally, the Committee received and approved the sub‑committee minutes on expanding housing and support services for women, non‑binary and transgender residents.

• Received delegation from Jelena Vermilion (SWAP Hamilton) – motion carried 6‑0
• Approved Gender‑Based Safety Audit Action Plan; directed leads to prioritize via 2026 budget and staff to report Q3 2026 – motion carried 7‑0
• Extended staff presentation time for Recreation Master Plan to 20 minutes – motion carried 7‑0
• Received Recreation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and approved Prioritization Framework for Recreation Facility Assets – motion carried 7‑0
• Directed Recreation staff to report annually on projects and resources for budget consideration – motion carried 7‑0
• Approved Recreation Facilities Investment Roadmap in principle and required annual updates – motion carried 7‑0
• Approved Prioritization Framework for Outdoor Park Assets and directed Environmental Services to apply criteria and report annually – motion carried 7‑0
• Received and approved Sub‑Committee minutes on expanding housing and support services for women, non‑binary and transgender community – motion carried 7‑0

General Issues Committee (Budget)

The General Issues Committee will receive a presentation on the city‑wide 2026 Budget and Financing Plan Outlook, including supporting appendices. It will also review a report on the impacts of a 2.5 % inflationary increase to the 2026 budget. A Tax and Rate Operating Budget Variance Report for May 31 2025 will be considered. No motions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation of the 2026 Budget and Financing Plan Outlook (city‑wide) – documents FCS25036 and appendices
• Review of Impacts of a 2.5 % inflationary budget increase for 2026 – document FCS25040
• Consideration of Tax and Rate Operating Budget Variance Report as of May 31 2025 – document FCS25043

The committee approved the Tax and Rate Operating Budget Variance Report and related complement and transfer schedules with a 15‑0 vote. It also extended staff presentation time twice, received the 2026 Budget Outlook and inflation impact reports, and passed motions to apply 2025 surpluses toward reducing the 2026 tax levy (15‑0) and to report on hired FTEs (12‑0).

• Agenda (amended) approved – carried
• Tax and Rate Operating Budget Variance Report and related schedules approved – 15‑0
• Staff presentation time extended by 15 minutes – 15‑0
• Staff presentation time further extended by 10 minutes – 15‑0
• 2026 Budget and Financing Plan Outlook report received – carried
• Impacts of 2.5% inflationary budget increase report received – carried
• Apply 2025 surpluses to reduce 2026 tax levy – 15‑0
• Report number of FTEs hired during term – 12‑0

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will consider several items, including information updates on the Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry and a resignation from the Climate Change Advisory Committee. It will review revised Boards of Management for two Business Improvement Areas and grant applications for tax increment and environmental remediation projects. The committee will also vote on two motions: one seeking provincial and federal support for correctional‑facility capacity and another to forgive repayments on a pre‑development loan for affordable housing at 2800 Library Lane.

• Motion to forgive repayments on Glanbrook Non‑Profit Housing pre‑development loan for affordable housing at 2800 Library Lane
• Motion to seek provincial and federal support to build correctional‑facility capacity
• Revised Board of Management for International Village and Ancaster Village Business Improvement Areas
• Tax Increment Grant application for 3 Main Street, Dundas
• Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement Redevelopment Grant for 676 King Street West and 4 Breadalbane Street

The General Issues Committee approved revised Boards of Management for the International Village and Ancaster Village Business Improvement Areas, appointing Nygel Dorey and Mima Marrin. It authorized a $32,201.88 Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for Big Coffee Inc. at 3 Main Street, Dundas. It also approved an amending agreement to transfer prosecution duties under the Provincial Offences Act to the city. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved revised Board of Management for International Village BIA, appointing Nygel Dorey (13‑0)
• Approved revised Board of Management for Ancaster Village BIA, appointing Mima Marrin (13‑0)
• Authorized $32,201.88 Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 3 Main Street, Dundas (11‑0)
• Approved amending agreement to transfer prosecution duties under the Provincial Offences Act to the city (12‑0)
• Approved Downtown Sub‑Committee minutes (11‑0)
• Approved Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities minutes (13‑0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on a draft plan of subdivision for 700 Garner Road East, which has been deferred to a future meeting. It will consider an Official Plan amendment to expand the urban boundary to include 159 and 163 Sulphur Springs Road. The committee will also review a self‑storage facilities amendment to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By‑law, and consider demolition permits for properties on Upper Paradise Road and Highway 8. An amendment to the Property Standards By‑law regarding air‑conditioning appliances will be discussed as well.

• Public hearing on Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East (deferred)
• Official Plan Amendment to expand urban boundary to include 159 & 163 Sulphur Springs Road
• Self‑Storage Facilities Review – draft amendment to Rural Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By‑law
• Demolition Permit for 974 and 980 Upper Paradise Road (Ward 14)
• Amendment to Property Standards By‑law respecting air‑conditioning appliances (city‑wide)

The committee approved the agenda by a 10‑to‑0 vote and adopted the July 29, 2025 minutes. Delegations from Environment Hamilton and on the Property Standards By‑law were received. The public meeting was closed by an 8‑to‑0 vote. The recommendation to amend the Official Plan to expand the urban boundary to include 159 & 163 Sulphur Springs Road was denied.

• Agenda approved (10‑0 vote)
• Minutes of July 29, 2025 adopted
• Delegation from Ian Borsuk (Greenbelt Review) received
• Delegations on Property Standards By‑law (Air Conditioning) received
• Item 8.1 Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East deferred
• Item 9.1 Demolition Permit for 974 and 980 Upper Paradise Road deferred
• Public meeting closed (8‑0 vote)
• Official Plan amendment to expand urban boundary to include 159 & 163 Sulphur Springs Road denied

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The posted agenda for the Hamilton Accessibility Committee meeting on September 9, 2025 does not list any specific items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned. The agenda appears to contain only structural placeholders and no substantive agenda content.

Board of Health (Hamilton)

The Hamilton Board of Health will review information on the City’s Public Health Services Service Level Agreement, the 2026 budget outlook, and the 2025 budget variance. It will consider adopting the 2025 Organizational Risk Management Plan and updating the Outstanding Business List, which includes changes to the Municipal Alcohol Policy and options for Board governance. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Review of City of Hamilton Public Health Services Service Level Agreement (BOH25020)
• Presentation of 2026 Public Health Services Budget Outlook (BOH25022)
• Review of 2025 Public Health Services Budget Variance (BOH25023)
• Consideration of 2025 Public Health Services Organizational Risk Management Plan (BOH25021)
• Amendments to Outstanding Business List: removal of completed items, update to Municipal Alcohol Policy, and governance options

The Hamilton Board of Health approved the Public Health Services’ 2025 Organizational Risk Management Plan with a vote of 11‑0. It also approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List, adopted the July 28, 2025 closed‑session minutes, and passed By‑law No. 25‑005, each by a vote of 11‑0. The board received three informational reports on service agreements, budget outlook, and budget variance. Agenda and prior minutes were approved and the July 28 minutes were referred back to staff for a hate‑incident addition.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted July 28, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Referred July 28, 2025 minutes back to staff to incorporate hate incident (carried)
• Received Service Level Agreement overview report (carried)
• Received 2026 Budget Outlook report (carried)
• Received 2025 Budget Variance report (carried)
• Approved 2025 Organizational Risk Management Plan (11‑0)
• Approved amendments to Outstanding Business List (11‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Hamilton Public Works Committee will review several city‑wide projects, including automated speed enforcement enhancements and a replacement of the screening plant control panel at the Central Composting Facility. It will also hear a municipal class environmental assessment for Garner Road between Wilson Street and the Highway 403 off‑ramp. A series of motions will be considered for traffic calming measures such as speed cushions on various streets and windscreen installations at bocce courts in multiple parks. The meeting includes routine items such as approvals of minutes, delegations, and informational reports.

• Automated Speed Enforcement Enhancements (city‑wide)
• Replacement of the Screening Plant Control Panel at the Central Composting Facility
• Garner Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Wilson Street to Highway 403 off‑ramp)
• Installation of Speed Cushions on Tragina Avenue South (Ward 4)
• Windscreen installations at bocce courts in Lisgar Park, Templemead Park, and Trenholme Park (Ward 6)

The Public Works Committee approved the adaptive deployment model for Hamilton's automated speed enforcement program, adopted twelve new community‑safety‑zone bylaw amendments to permit its use, and authorized the addition of four new camera units, directing the Transportation Division to report on its effectiveness in Q4 2026. It also approved a revised intersection control list adding several all‑way stops and a single‑source procurement up to $500,000 for a screening plant control panel at the Central Composting Facility. Finally, the committee adopted a motion to study permeable paving alternatives for parks and public spaces by Q3 2026.

• Approved adaptive deployment model for automated speed enforcement (12‑0)
• Approved twelve community‑safety‑zone bylaw amendments for automated speed enforcement (12‑0)
• Approved addition of four new automated speed enforcement camera units (12‑0)
• Directed Transportation Division to report on program effectiveness in Q4 2026 (12‑0)
• Approved revised intersection control list adding all‑way stops (10‑0)
• Approved single‑source procurement up to $500,000 to Harbourside Organix for screening plant control panel (10‑0)
• Authorized General Manager to amend contract C11‑46‑20 with Harbourside Organix (10‑0)
• Adopted motion to identify permeable paving materials for parks by Q3 2026 (11‑0)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a staff presentation on Customer Relationship Management and updates from community liaison groups. Members will also hear reports from various working groups and committees focused on senior-related services and events.

• Staff presentation by Sheila DuVerney on Customer Relationship Management
• Update from Sunil Angrish on Community Inclusion & Equity
• Reports from Housing, Communications, and Getting Around working groups
• Updates on International Day of Older Persons and Senior of the Year Awards
• Reports from Extreme Heat Committee and Elder Abuse Prevention Network

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a procedural listing of correspondence received by the City Council. No decisions are being made; the session serves to circulate documents and allow members to request that specific items be placed on future committee agendas.

• Correspondence from Minister Raymond Cho regarding Ontario Senior Achievement Awards
• MPAC municipal and stakeholder newsletter for August 2025
• City of Brantford resolution on provincial scrap metal legislation and bail system reform
• Revised timeline for the review of Licensing By-law 07-170 Schedule 25 (Taxi)
• AMO Watchfile dated September 4, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first ratify the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It will then review a series of development applications across several wards, including requests for 95 Dundurn Street South, 45 Frid Street, 138‑140 Herkimer Street, 340 Springbrook Avenue, and 51 Galbraith Drive. For each item the committee will discuss the proposal and record a decision as indicated in the attached decision documents.

• A‑25:153 – 95 Dundurn Street South, Ward 1
• B‑25:056 – 45 Frid Street, Ward 1
• A‑25:152 – 138‑140 Herkimer Street, Ward 2
• A‑25:148 – 340 Springbrook Avenue, Ward 12
• A‑25:168 – 51 Galbraith Drive, Ward 5

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees will open the meeting, approve the agenda and declarations of interest, and approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. A closed‑session portion will consider confidential matters related to personal issues of city employees. The committee will also conduct interviews to fill a vacancy on the Board of Health. The meeting will adjourn at 3 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Closed‑session review of confidential matters under procedural by‑law
• Interviews for Board of Health vacancy

The Selection Committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It adopted the closed‑session minutes from that date and entered closed session to discuss interview procedures for the Board of Health vacancy. The committee approved the staff directions for those interviews and kept the interview details confidential. The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• September 2, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Closed‑session minutes of September 2, 2025 adopted and kept confidential (carried)
• Committee moved into closed session for Board of Health interview matters (carried)
• Directions to staff for Board of Health interviews approved (carried)
• Interview details for Board of Health vacancy to remain confidential (carried)

Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors

The Hamilton Street Railway Company Board of Directors will meet on September 4, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, ceremonial activities, approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. The main item for consideration is Resolution 18-1000 to appoint officers. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Resolution 18-1000 – appointment of officers
• Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting

Hamilton Street Railway Company Shareholder

The Hamilton Street Railway Company Shareholder will meet to discuss shareholder resolutions. The primary item for consideration is a resolution regarding an audit exemption and confirmatory actions.

• Shareholder Resolution: Audit Exemption and Confirmatory Actions

The City of Hamilton, as sole shareholder, resolved to exempt the Hamilton Street Railway Company from the auditor requirements for the fiscal year ending December 31 2023. The council also authorized officers to take any necessary actions and ratified prior actions taken by those officers. The motion was carried unanimously with a 10‑to‑0 vote.

• Agenda for the shareholder meeting approved (carried)
• Minutes of the September 24 2024 meeting adopted (carried)
• Audit exemption for FY ending Dec 31 2023 approved (10‑0)
• Confirmatory actions authorizing officers approved (10‑0)

Grants Sub-Committee

The Grants Sub-Committee is meeting to consider updates to the 2025 City Enrichment Fund and proposed program enhancements for the 2026 City Enrichment Fund. These items apply city-wide.

• 2025 City Enrichment Fund Updates (GRA25005)
• 2026 City Enrichment Fund Program Enhancements (GRA25004)
• City Enrichment Fund Arts Program Area Creation Presentation Stream Updates Framework
• City Enrichment Fund Community Services Program Area Org Capacity Building Stream Framework
• 2026 City Enrichment Fund Administrative Updates

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the May 14, 2025 minutes. It approved a $5,702 allocation from the City Enrichment Fund Reserve #112230 and received information on two 2025 grants. The committee also directed staff to adjust the Agriculture program deadline, pilot an 18‑month Arts program timeline for 2026‑2027, create a new Organizational Capacity Building stream, and receive additional guideline changes. All motions were carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Agenda approved (carried)
• May 14, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Approved $5,702 CEF funding from Reserve #112230 (5‑0)
• Received information on ART – B2 Festival of Friends and SAL – A2 Binbrook Minor Baseball Association grants (5‑0)
• Directed staff to move Agriculture program deadline to Dec 5 (5‑0)
• Directed staff to pilot 18‑month Arts program timeline for 2026‑2027 (5‑0)
• Directed staff to create new Organizational Capacity Building stream (5‑0)
• Received Appendix C with additional CEF guideline changes (5‑0)

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees will meet to conduct interviews for a vacancy on the Board of Health. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters and confidential information.

• Interviews for the Board of Health Vacancy

The committee approved the September 2 agenda and adopted the June 16 minutes. It adopted the June 16 closed‑session minutes and moved into closed session to discuss interviews for the Property Standards Committee. The details of the Board of Health vacancy interviews were received and kept confidential.

• Approved September 2 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 16 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 16 closed‑session minutes and kept them confidential (Carried)
• Moved into closed session at 9:33 a.m. for Property Standards Committee interview matter (Carried)
• Received and kept confidential the details of Board of Health vacancy interviews (Carried)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

City Council is reviewing a listing of weekly correspondence and communication updates. These items are circulated for information, and members may request to move specific items to a committee agenda.

• Ministry of Finance population projections for the City of Hamilton to the year 2051
• Proposal from Sara Imani to allow dogs in indoor public spaces
• Update on 2025 Rural Roadside, Urban Boulevard and Expressway Grass Cutting Programs
• 2025 City Enrichment Fund appeals process update
• Resolutions from the City of Kingston on heritage property insurance and Township of Woolwich on Strong Mayor Legislation

Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Utilities Corporation shareholder meeting on August 27, 2025 will review audited 2024 financial statements and consider several shareholder resolutions. Items for consideration include the appointment and remuneration of the auditor, confirmation of Alectra Inc. directors, and election of corporation directors. The meeting also includes informational presentations on the 2024 year in review and Alectra’s Enhanced Strategy 2.0.

• Appointment and remuneration of auditor
• Confirmation of Alectra Inc. directors
• Election of corporation directors (Tugman, Kamula, DiDonato)
• Audited consolidated financial statements for 2024
• Shareholder resolutions (HUC AGM Resolutions 2025)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will discuss updates to the Melville Street Heritage Conservation District Plan, review delegated approvals for heritage permit applications HP2025-022, HP2025-023 and HP2025-025, consider a notice of intention to designate 104 King Street West, and vote on recommendations to designate 54 Sanders Boulevard and 50 Sanders Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Recommendation to designate 54 Sanders Boulevard (Lakelet Vale) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 1)
• Recommendation to designate 50 Sanders Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 1)
• Update on the Melville Street Heritage Conservation District Plan (Ward 13)
• Delegated approvals for heritage permit applications HP2025-022, HP2025-023, HP2025-025 (Ward 2)
• Notice of intention to designate 104 King Street West, Dundas, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

The committee approved the amended agenda, adding a discussion on the demolition of a heritage home at 1475 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. It adopted the minutes of the July 25 2025 meeting and received several items for information, including updates on the Melville Street Heritage Conservation District and pending heritage permit applications. The committee approved directing the City Clerk to issue notices of intention to designate 54 and 50 Sanders Boulevard in Ward 1 as heritage properties, with the process contingent on any objections received.

• Approved amended agenda adding demolition discussion (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 25, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Received Item 7.1 update on Melville Street Heritage Conservation District (Carried)
• Received Item 7.2 delegated approvals for heritage permit applications HP2025-022, HP2025-023, HP2025-025 (Carried)
• Received Item 7.3 notice of intention to designate 104 King Street West, Dundas (Carried)
• Approved directing City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 54 Sanders Blvd (Carried)
• Approved directing City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 50 Sanders Blvd (Carried)
• Received verbal update on city enforcement processes for heritage building safety (Carried)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will receive five correspondence items for information only. Topics include a human‑trafficking prevention letter to Niagara Region, an AMO Watchfile update, a 10‑Year Downtown Revitalization Strategy interim report, a motion on soil protection, and a request to end aerial herbicide spraying. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items.

• Letter to Niagara Region – Human Trafficking Prevention (CWCL 261-2025)
• AMO Watchfile – August 21, 2025 (CWCL 262-2025)
• Communication Update – 10‑Year Downtown Revitalization Strategy Interim Engage Hamilton Summary Findings Report (CWCL 263-2025) with Appendix A
• Notice of Motion – Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Report on soil protection (CWCL 264-2025)
• Correspondence from Holly Fretwell supporting Moonbeam’s call to end aerial herbicide spraying (CWCL 265-2025)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee will consider heritage permit application HP2025‑028 for the removal of a dying Sycamore Maple tree on the west side of Dundurn Castle at 600 York Boulevard. The proposal includes cutting the stump low to grade while retaining the stump because of possible archaeological artifacts. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest.

• HP2025‑028 – Tree removal request at 600 York Boulevard (Dundurn Castle)

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It received and consented to three heritage permit applications—HP2025-028 at 600 York Boulevard (Dundurn Castle), HP2025-029 at 1280 Main Street West (McMaster University Historic Core), and HP2025-030 at 13‑15 Inglewood Drive—each with specific conditions and a completion deadline of August 31 2027.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting approved (carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-028 (600 York Blvd, Dundurn Castle) approved with conditions (carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-029 (1280 Main St W, McMaster University) approved with conditions (carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-030 (13‑15 Inglewood Dr) approved with conditions (carried)

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee is meeting on August 19, 2025. The agenda contains no listed items, indicating the meeting will address only procedural matters.

Municipal Act Appeals

The agenda for the Hamilton Municipal Act Appeals meeting on August 18, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content provided.

The Municipal Act Applications meeting approved tax adjustments for multiple properties under Section 357, covering classification changes, fire damage, demolition, exemptions, and errors. One application (96-100 Connaught Ave S) was referred to staff for further review and will be rescheduled. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved tax adjustment of -$12,285.47 for 280-272 Caroline St S (Classification Change)
• Approved tax adjustment of -$2,924.22 for 2136 Safari Rd (Damaged by Fire)
• Approved tax adjustment of -$1,571.63 for 307 King St E (Repairs or Renovations)
• Approved tax adjustment of -$2,021.67 for 345 Lewis Rd (Became Exempt)
• Approved tax adjustment of -$26,263.16 for 140 Glen Echo Dr (Demolition/Razed by Fire)
• Approved tax adjustments for other listed properties under Section 357
• Referred application for 96-100 Connaught Ave S (Damaged by Fire) to staff for further review

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a procedural listing of correspondence received by the City Council. No decisions are made during this process; members may request that specific items be placed on a future committee agenda.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statements from the Hamilton Conservation Authority
• Correspondence from Mayor Riku Miyamoto regarding a visiting delegation from the City of Kaga, Japan
• Town of Moonbeam resolution calling to end aerial herbicide spraying
• Probus Month announcement for October from the Probus Club of Ancaster
• Update regarding the Common House Café

Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary, Transgender Cmty

The Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary, and Transgender Community Sub-Committee will meet to appoint leadership and review its Terms of Reference. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 28, 2021.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Consideration of Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
• Approval of March 28, 2021 meeting minutes

Councillor A. Wilson was appointed Chair for the 2022‑2026 term. The Sub‑Committee’s Terms of Reference were amended to define its mandate, meeting schedule, and reporting line. The Committee directed City staff to provide a housing and homelessness support report by October 2025.

• Appointed Councillor A. Wilson as Chair (Carried)
• Deferred appointment of Vice‑Chair to next meeting (Carried)
• Amended Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Directed Committee Clerk to place Terms of Reference on agenda for review in Q2 2026 (Carried)
• Suspended Rules of Order to introduce overview motion (Carried by a 2/3 majority vote)
• Directed City staff to report on housing and homelessness supports by October 2025 (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss and decide on a series of minor variance and consent applications for properties across Hamilton. The agenda includes requests for development in East and West Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Glanbrook, Ancaster, and Flamborough.

• B-25:044 and A-25:139 at 56-62 Delawana Drive
• B-25:047 at 19 Dawson Avenue (Habitat for Humanity Hamilton)
• B-25:039 and A-25:119 at 65 Mohawk Road East
• A-25:135 at 392 Main Street West
• A-25:126 at 1391 Powerline Road West (Summit Station Dairy & Creamery Limited)

Delegated Consent Authority

The Delegated Consent Authority will meet on Thursday, August 14, 2025 to review agenda item B-25:040 for 1165 & 1145 Concession Road 6 West in Ward 13, Flamborough. The agenda includes a notice, staff report, and decision document for the item. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is not livestreamed.

• Item B-25:040 – application for 1165 & 1145 Concession Road 6 West, Flamborough (Ward 13)

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet to approve minutes from July 8, 2025, and consider a request for the Selection Committee to recruit new members following a resignation.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 minutes
• Request to recruit new committee members
• Resignation of Hope Bonenfant
• Updates from various working groups
• Customer Relationship Management presentation

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved its agenda and adopted the July 8, 2025 minutes. It received and recorded the resignation of Hope Bonenfant. The committee carried a motion asking the Selection Committee to recruit up to five additional members.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• July 8, 2025 minutes adopted (CARRIED)
• Resignation of Hope Bonenfant received (CARRIED)
• Motion to recruit up to five new members carried (CARRIED)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will hold a development charges hearing to consider a complaint concerning 57 Windemere Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, a private and confidential segment, and adjournment.

• Development Charges Complaint – 57 Windemere Road (letter to City Clerk attached)
• Approval of agenda
• Declarations of interest
• Private and confidential segment
• Adjournment

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved its agenda and then retired twice—once to obtain legal advice and again to deliberate. After hearing opening and closing statements, the committee dismissed the development charges complaint for 57 Windemere Road. The dismissal took effect immediately.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Committee retired to obtain legal advice (carried)
• Committee retired to deliberate (carried)
• Dismissed Development Charges Complaint – 57 Windemere Road (effective today)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will receive communication updates on several programs and projects. Items include a Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant Program update for Wards 2 & 3, a quarterly Economic Development Financial Incentive and Assistance Program update showing applications approved under delegated authority for Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 14, upcoming intensification and zoning reform initiatives, appeals related to the Elfrida and White Church urban boundary expansion, and concerns about the proposed LRT design from the Art Gallery of Hamilton. No decisions or votes are scheduled for these items at this meeting.

• Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant Program update (Wards 2 & 3) with funded projects list
• Economic Development Financial Incentive and Assistance Program applications approved (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 14) – April‑June 2025 quarterly update
• Upcoming Intensification Initiatives – policy and zoning reform projects (to be discussed at Oct 3 Planning Committee)
• Elfrida and White Church Urban Boundary Expansion applications – appeals of council’s refusal to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Concerns regarding proposed LRT design and impact on Art Gallery of Hamilton operations

Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Board of Directors meeting agenda for August 7, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without detailed proposals, contracts, or decisions.

Municipal Act Appeals

The agenda for the Hamilton Municipal Act Appeals meeting on 2025-08-06 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

At the virtual meeting on August 6, 2025, the City of Hamilton approved a series of Municipal Act applications under Sections 357 and 358 for numerous properties. Adjustments included exemptions, classification changes, and corrections of gross or manifest errors for addresses such as Discovery Dr, Hillyard St, Pier 15, Haida Ave, Burlington St E, Airport Rd W, and others. A typographical error on the application for 231 Burlington St E was corrected and approved with a $2,777.10 classification‑change adjustment.

• Approved exemption for 17‑47 Discovery Dr (adjustment $0.00)
• Approved exemption for 17 Discovery Dr (adjustment –$15,032.55)
• Approved classification‑change adjustments for 150 Hillyard St (e.g., $1,127.75 in 2018, $29,458.05 in 2020)
• Approved gross‑error adjustments for 150 Hillyard St (e.g., $7,333.35 in 2020, $40,622.53 in 2021)
• Approved exemption for 121 Haida Ave (adjustments –$10,512.88 and –$1,280.44)
• Approved exemption for 9300 Airport Rd W (multiple adjustments, e.g., –$74.51 in 2022, –$409.79 in 2022, –$236.51 in 2023)
• Approved gross‑error adjustments for 9300 Airport Rd W (e.g., –$25,902.73 in 2022, –$27,318.05 in 2023)
• Approved correction of typographical error for 231 Burlington St E (classification‑change adjustment $2,777.10)

Council

Hamilton City Council will discuss the 2026 Budget Book and budgetary process. The body is also deciding on several by-laws regarding cultural heritage designations, parking regulations, and official plan amendments.

• Bill 153: Amendment to the Tariff of Fees
• Bill 147: Execution of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for community and priorities housing
• Bill 144, 145, 146: Cultural heritage designations for 2 Hatt Street, 252 Caroline Street South, and 54 King Street East
• Bill 148: Amendments to on-street parking regulations
• Bill 157: Amendment to the City of Hamilton Development Charges By-Law, 2024

Council approved the agenda and the minutes of the July 16 meeting. The council received and approved the Public Works Committee minutes with a 12‑0 vote. The council approved a comprehensive amendment to Minute Item 9.5, adopting the Energy Storage Systems Interim Strategy, Municipal Support Resolution Protocol, a new fee by‑law amendment, site‑plan control amendment, and delegation of authority, by an 11‑1 vote. The Planning Committee minutes and related recommendations were also approved by a 12‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• July 16, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Public Works Committee minutes (PWC 25‑009) approved, vote 12‑0
• Planning Committee minutes (PLC 25‑011) approved, vote 12‑0
• Energy Storage Systems Conditional Blanket Municipal Support Resolution received (carried)
• Amendment to Minute Item 9.5 approving Energy Storage Systems protocol, fee by‑law amendment, site‑plan control amendment, and delegation of authority, vote 11‑1
• Item 23BB removed from Outstanding Business List (as part of amendment)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a circulation of the Weekly Correspondence Listing. The body is reviewing communication updates regarding provincial legislation, city-wide waste events, and enforcement funding.

• Required changes to Official Plan(s) and Zoning By-laws due to Bill 17 and Bill 30
• Short-term Rental Enforcement Funding (STREF) update
• 2025 Spring Community Compost Giveaway Events (WM2503)
• Textile Diversion Event update (WM2506)
• Harmful Algal Bloom Strategy Update (HW2505)

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee is reviewing the phase 1 results of the Landmarks and Monuments Engagement. The body is also considering motions regarding community safety and sound system upgrades at Inch Park Arena.

• Landmarks and Monuments Engagement Phase 1 Results (HSC21025(b))
• Ontario Works 2025 Service Plan (HSC25027)
• Motion for Inch Park Arena sound system replacement upgrades
• Motion for advancing Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Proposed due date extensions for Recreation Master Plan, Indigenous Images policy, and Municipal Golf Courses assessment

The committee approved additional interpretive signage at the Augustus Jones, United Empire Loyalist, and Queen Victoria monuments and authorized up to $20,000 for Indigenous expert content and up to $30,000 for engagement costs. It also approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List, referred a community‑safety advocacy motion to Council, and approved a $10,000 sound‑system replacement for Inch Park Arena. All motions were carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved additional interpretive signage at three monuments (5‑0)
• Authorized up to $20,000 for Indigenous expert content for signs (5‑0)
• Authorized up to $30,000 for facilitation and meeting costs for remaining site (5‑0)
• Approved amendments to Outstanding Business List with new due dates (5‑0)
• Referred CSWB advocacy resolution to Council (5‑0)
• Approved Inch Park Arena sound‑system replacement up to $10,000 (5‑0)
• Granted Paul Nicholson an additional 5 minutes for his delegation (5‑0)
• Received Ontario Works 2025 Service Plan report (5‑0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will review several items, including a city‑wide Development Charges By‑law amendment and an Affordable Housing Exemption Agreement delegated authority. It will also receive a ward‑specific funding initiatives update and consider amendments to the Outstanding Business List. Delegations for proposed Development Charges By‑law amendments will be discussed.

• Development Charges By‑law Amendment (city wide) – Item 8.1
• Affordable Housing Exemption Agreement Delegated Authority (city wide) – Item 8.2
• Proposed Development Charges By‑law Amendments delegation – Item 6.1
• Ward Specific Funding Initiatives Update (Ward 4) – Item 7.1
• Amendments to the Outstanding Business List – Item 8.3

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee adopted multiple sections of a Development Charges By‑law amendment, providing partial exemptions and non‑profit housing exemptions. It also authorized the city to enter and execute affordable‑housing exemption agreements under the Development Charges Act and directed staff to report on pending Bill 17 matters. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Sections 1‑4 of Development Charges By‑law Amendment (partial exemption) – vote 5 to 2
• Approved Sections 5‑6 of Development Charges By‑law Amendment (non‑profit housing exemptions) – vote 7 to 0
• Approved Sections 7‑8 of Development Charges By‑law Amendment (consolidation and effective date) – vote 7 to 0
• Approved the balance of the Development Charges By‑law Amendment – vote 7 to 0
• Directed staff to report on three Bill 17 matters awaiting proclamation – vote 7 to 0
• Authorized the City to enter affordable‑housing exemption agreements under the Development Charges Act – vote 6 to 0
• Authorized the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services to execute those agreements – vote 6 to 0
• Removed the Hamilton Municipal Cemeteries Trust Funds Audit from the Outstanding Business List – vote 7 to 0

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will consider strategies for local procurement amid U.S. tariff threats and the allocation of municipal tax funds. The body will also review the Climate Action Strategy annual update and a funding request for the 2028 International Children's Games bid.

• Strengthening Local Procurement and Resilience Amid U.S. Tariff Threats (FCS25015(a))
• Proposed Allocation of City of Hamilton's Municipal Tax Funds (PED25178)
• Funding Reallocation to Support 2028 International Children's Games Bid (PED25174)
• Grant payment for ERASE Redevelopment at 3311 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope
• Motion regarding health impacts of Total Reduced Sulphur Compounds in Ward 9

The General Issues Committee approved its agenda and adopted the July 9 minutes. It received delegations on the Mayor’s Transparency Task Force and the Climate Action Strategy update. The committee approved amendments to By‑law 20‑205 to add “Buy Local and Canadian” provisions and authorized several funding allocations from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve. It also approved climate‑action updates and directed staff to pursue related funding and reporting.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• July 9 minutes adopted (carried)
• Delegations on Transparency Task Force received (carried)
• Delegations on Climate Action Strategy update received (carried)
• Report FCS25041 on Stoney Creek GFL mitigation referred to staff (13‑0)
• Amendments to By‑law 20‑205 to add “Buy Local and Canadian” provisions approved (13‑0)
• Funding from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve approved: $40k Doors Open Hamilton, $50k Indigenous Peoples Day events, $150k Bay St/York Blvd improvements, $150k Year of Music marketing (13‑0)
• Climate Action Strategy updates and $100k Climate Change Reserve funding approved; staff directed to apply for additional grants and report progress (14‑0)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will hold public hearings on strategic updates to city-wide zoning by-laws and official plans. The body will also consider several demolition permits and a review of road classifications and right-of-way designations.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 785 Britannia Avenue and 384 and 390 Melvin Avenue
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East, Ancaster
• City-wide housekeeping and strategic amendments to Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and various Official Plans
• Demolition permits for 85 Catharine Street North, 1370 Barton Street East, 1362 Barton Street East, and 974, 980 Upper Paradise Road
• City-wide Road Classification and Right-of-Way Designation Review

The Planning Committee approved its agenda and adopted the July 8 minutes. It received and approved the recommendations for the Draft Plan of Subdivision at 700 Garner Road East, Ancaster, including the plan, a subdivision agreement, no city cost‑sharing and a cash‑in‑lieu requirement. The same report was subsequently deferred for further consideration at the September 9 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved (9‑0)
• July 8 minutes adopted (carried)
• Staff presentation for 700 Garner Road East waived (carried)
• Public submissions on 700 Garner Road East received and considered (10‑0)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for 700 Garner Road East approved (recommendations accepted)
• Report PED25193 for 700 Garner Road East deferred to Sept 9 (10‑0)
• Delegation for Kevin Freeman (85 Catharine St) received and referred
• Delegation for Ryan Rogers (Energy Storage Systems) carried

Board of Health (Hamilton)

At its July 28, 2025 meeting, the Hamilton Board of Health will consider a motion on beach water quality testing and advisory protocols for Binbrook Conservation Area. The board will also receive the 2024 Public Health Services Annual Performance & Accountability Report and amend the Outstanding Business List, including a new due date for the Black Soot Residue impact study. Delegations supporting a Healthcare Hacks proposal and the Hamilton 350 Emergency Heat Relief initiative will be presented, and a by‑law to confirm board proceedings will be reviewed.

• Motion – Beach Water Quality Testing and Advisory Protocols at Binbrook Conservation Area (Item 9.1)
• 2024 Public Health Services Annual Performance & Accountability Report (Item 7.1, BOH25014)
• Amendment – New due date of September 8, 2025 for the Black Soot Residue impact study (Item 8.1a)
• Delegation – Healthcare Hacks proposal from McMaster University participants (Item 6.1)
• Delegations – Hamilton 350 Emergency Heat Relief proposals from multiple individuals (Item 6.2)

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 7 meeting. It received delegations from Healthcare Hacks and Hamilton 350, and approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List. The Board unanimously carried motions to explore transferring beach water quality testing at Binbrook Conservation Area to the NPCA, to study emergency‑heat‑relief transportation options, and to report on the feasibility of addressing black soot residue in the lower city.

• Agenda for July 28 approved (CARRIED)
• Minutes of July 7, 2025 approved (CARRIED)
• Delegation from Healthcare Hacks (McMaster University) received (CARRIED)
• Delegation regarding Hamilton 350 Emergency Heat Relief received (CARRIED)
• Amendments to Outstanding Business List approved, vote 10‑0
• Motion to have NPCA assess transfer of Binbrook beach water testing carried, vote 10‑0
• Motion to direct staff to study emergency‑heat‑relief transportation feasibility carried, vote 10‑0
• Motion to report on black soot residue feasibility and community engagement carried, vote 10‑0

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review several items, including information briefings on the city‑wide Accessible Transportation Services cancellation policy and soil removal for the Woodley Lane drinking water reservoir. The committee will consider a contract and rental agreement for a compressed natural gas station at 281 Birch Avenue. It will also hear motions on a basketball and tennis court at Bennetto Community Centre, the inclusion of permanent waste enclosures in the Commercial Districts Revitalization Grant Program, and a greening pilot project on Kenilworth Avenue North. Additional motions address traffic‑calming measures, pedestrian signals, road resurfacing, and other infrastructure improvements in various wards.

• Compressed Natural Gas Station operating & maintenance and rental agreement – 281 Birch Avenue (Ward 3)
• Bennetto Community Centre basketball and tennis court – 450 Hughson Street North (Ward 2)
• Inclusion of permanent waste enclosures as an eligible expense under the Commercial Districts Revitalization Grant Program
• Pilot project for greening Kenilworth Avenue North (Ward 4)
• Speed cushions at multiple locations (Ward 2)

The committee authorized the City to execute operating, maintenance and rental agreements with Enbridge Inc. for a compressed natural gas station at 281 Birch Avenue, with a rental agreement up to $30,000,000 and a nominal $2 purchase price. It also approved funding for replacing the basketball and tennis courts at Bennetto Community Centre (up to $350,000), directed a study to expand waste enclosure eligibility, launched a two‑year tree‑planter pilot on Kenilworth Avenue North (up to $24,000), and ordered the publication of an annual infrastructure report. All motions were carried unanimously (13‑0).

• Authorized execution of CNG station operating & maintenance and rental agreements with Enbridge Inc., up to $30,000,000, $2 purchase price (13‑0)
• Approved funding from Ward 2 Capital Re‑Investment Reserve to replace Bennetto Community Centre courts, not to exceed $350,000 (13‑0)
• Directed Economic Development staff to report on amending the Commercial District Revitalization Grant to allow permanent waste enclosures (13‑0)
• Approved two‑year pilot planting trees in insulated planters on Kenilworth Avenue North, funded up to $24,000 (13‑0)
• Ordered city staff to publish an annual infrastructure report on capital work and asset management (13‑0)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will review several heritage permit applications, including demolition and new construction projects at 2463 Highway 5 West, 3 Union Street, and 290 Fennell Avenue West. It will also consider a notice of intention to designate properties at 165‑191 and 195‑205 King Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act. Additional agenda items include a monthly proactive heritage register report and updates on heritage designations and watch‑list properties.

• Heritage Permit Application HP2025-016: demolition of a one‑and‑a‑half storey dwelling and construction of a new two‑storey dwelling at 2463 Highway 5 West (Ward 12)
• Heritage Permit Application HP2025-017: construction of a detached accessory structure at 3 Union Street (Ward 15)
• Heritage Permit Application HP2025-021: demolition of the Powerhouse and Trades Buildings at 290 Fennell Avenue West (Ward 8)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 165‑191 and 195‑205 King Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 2)
• Monthly Report on Proactive Listings for the Municipal Heritage Register, July 2025 (Ward 13)

The committee approved three heritage permits: demolition of a one‑and‑a‑half storey house and construction of a new two‑storey dwelling at 2463 Highway 5 West, a detached accessory structure at 3 Union Street, and demolition of the Powerhouse and Trades Buildings at 290 Fennell Avenue West. It also directed staff to list 34 Baldwin Street on the Municipal Heritage Register and removed 1 Balfour Drive from the watch‑list.

• Approved heritage permit HP2025-016 for demolition and new construction at 2463 Highway 5 West (CARRIED)
• Approved heritage permit HP2025-017 for a detached accessory structure at 3 Union Street (CARRIED)
• Approved heritage permit HP2025-021 for demolition of Powerhouse and Trades Buildings at 290 Fennell Avenue West (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to list 34 Baldwin Street, Dundas on the Municipal Heritage Register (CARRIED)
• Removed 1 Balfour Drive, Chedoke Estate from the Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (YELLOW) list (CARRIED)
• Received delegation from Robert Pasuta for Koonstra Heritage Application (CARRIED)
• Received items for information including heritage permit applications and designation notices (CARRIED)
• Approved agenda and minutes of previous meeting (CARRIED)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

City Council is reviewing a list of received communications and reports. This is a procedural listing of correspondence; no decisions are scheduled for these items unless a Council Member requests they be added to a Committee agenda.

• Communication update regarding the Safe Apartment Buildings By-law
• Correspondence from Kamal Sardar regarding free bus passes for low income residents and those aged 65+
• Correspondence from Kamal Sardar regarding Taxi By-law driving time limit enforcement
• Resolutions from the Town of Aurora opposing Bill 5 and Bill 17
• AMO Watchfile dated July 24, 2025

Downtown Sub-Committee

The Downtown Sub‑Committee will review a series of motions covering flyers and posters, security camera monitoring, station maintenance, noise control, pedestrian safety at King Street East and Walnut Street, street lighting hardware, and waste receptacles in the downtown core. The meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All items are listed for consideration; no decisions have been made at this time.

• Flyers and posters on city infrastructure
• Functionality and monitoring of security cameras
• Noise Control By‑law and Street Performance Policy
• Pedestrian safety at the intersection of King Street East and Walnut Street
• Street lighting, banner arms, and pole bases

The Downtown Sub‑Committee approved a series of resolutions directing City staff to prepare reports on flyers and posters compliance, security‑camera functionality, Ferguson Station maintenance, noise‑complaint tracking, pedestrian safety at King & Walnut, street‑lighting and pole conditions, and waste‑receptacle needs. The committee also directed the Chair and City Manager to invite a senior Hamilton Police representative to future meetings. All motions were carried.

• Resolution to have staff report on flyers and posters compliance with the Sign By‑law (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on functionality and monitoring of downtown security cameras (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on monitoring, maintenance and gate installation at Ferguson Station (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on noise‑complaint tracking and street‑performance policy (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on pedestrian safety review for King St E & Walnut St intersection (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on condition and repair plan for street lighting, banner arms and pole bases (Carried)
• Resolution to have staff report on waste‑receptacle pilot and future additions in the downtown core (Carried)
• Resolution directing Chair and City Manager to invite a senior Hamilton Police representative to attend Sub‑Committee meetings (Carried)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will hold a Development Charges Hearing to consider a complaint concerning the properties at 505, 509, 513 and 517 Highland Road West. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Development Charges Complaint – 505, 509, 513 and 517 Highland Road West

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved its agenda and noted no declarations of interest. After hearing the complaint about properties 505, 509, 513 and 517 Highland Road, the committee agreed the development charges were incorrectly determined and rectified them as recorded in the City’s Book of Documents. The complaint was dismissed because it did not fall within any category of the Development Charges Act. The decision took effect immediately.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Recessed for five minutes at 10:47 a.m. (carried)
• Retired to deliberate at 1:52 p.m. (carried)
• Rectified development charges for 505, 509, 513, 517 Highland Road (carried)
• Dismissed development charges complaint (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:55 p.m. (carried)

Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated Board of Directors

The Hamilton Renewable Power Inc. Board of Directors will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from February 13, 2025, and receive operational and business updates. It will review an evaluative framework guiding consultant research and consider an additional funding request for a consultant‑led biogas feasibility study. The board will also address amendments to the outstanding business list before adjourning.

• Operational and Business Updates presentation (Item 5.1)
• Evaluative Framework to Guide Consultant Research (Item 5.2)
• Additional Funding Request for Consultant‑Led Biogas Feasibility Study (Item 6.1)
• Amendments to the Outstanding Business List (Item 6.2)
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2025 (Item 4.1)

The board approved the 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements, adopted the revised 2025 budget, and authorized $100,000 to cover the shortfall for the biogas upgrading unit RFP. It also appointed Jackie Kennedy as President. All motions were carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Prior meeting minutes approved
• Operational update presentation received
• Amendment to Outstanding Business List approved (3‑0)
• 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements approved
• 2025 draft budget approved and adopted
• $100,000 funding for biogas feasibility study approved (RFP C11-40-25)
• Jackie Kennedy appointed President (3‑0)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The council will receive a weekly correspondence listing containing ten items, including a city‑wide drug‑alert update and several resolutions from other municipalities on provincial matters. No items are selected for discussion or vote at this meeting.

• Communication Update – Drug Alert – Increased Emergency Medical Services Responses and Unusual Drug Poisonings (city‑wide)
• Resolution from the Township of Otonabee‑South Monaghan opposing Section 77.5 of Bill C‑2
• Resolution from Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board appealing to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for review of the Provincial Offences System
• Letter of Opposition to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster Act, 2025 (Town of Kingsville)
• Resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls suspending approval of new BESS installations pending a comprehensive study

Delegated Consent Authority

The City of Hamilton Delegated Consent Authority will meet to consider a proposal for 48 Humphrey Street in Flamborough. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025, and will not be livestreamed.

• Delegated Consent Authority meeting
• Consideration of B-25:036 at 48 Humphrey Street
• Public comments available for review
• Staff report and validation of title documents attached

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will ratify the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It will consider a series of development applications, including rezoning decisions for properties such as 53 Fraser Avenue (Ward 4) and 97 Garside Avenue North (Ward 4). Additional items include applications for 682 Cochrane Road (Ward 4), 9 Kings Forest Drive (Ward 6), and 1125 West 5th Street (Ward 8). The meeting will conclude with chair and staff announcements, a closed item, and adjournment.

• Ratify minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting
• Decision on A‑25:094 – rezoning at 53 Fraser Avenue, Ward 4
• Decision on A‑25:097 – rezoning at 97 Garside Avenue North, Ward 4
• Decision on A‑25:118 – rezoning at 682 Cochrane Road, Ward 4
• Decision on B‑24:71 – rezoning at 1125 West 5th Street, Ward 8

Council

The July 16 City Council meeting will consider a series of by‑law amendments, including changes to on‑street parking schedules, removal of part‑lot control on Carlson Street, and an official‑plan amendment for Rymal Road East. Council will also hear a motion to repair the roof of Theatre Aquarius and an amendment to standardize park equipment OEMs city‑wide. Additional items include staff commendations, a cheque presentation for a donation to T.B. McQuesten Park’s basketball courts, and reports from utility and enterprise shareholder meetings.

• By‑law No. 134 – amendment to on‑street parking schedules, no‑parking zones and related rules for Wards 2‑7, 9, 14
• By‑law No. 135 – removal of part‑lot control for Lots 15‑21 on Carlson Street, Stoney Creek (Ward 10)
• By‑law No. 136 – Official Plan Amendment No. 236 for Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek (Ward 9)
• Motion 9.1 – approval of roof repair for Theatre Aquarius (Ward 2)
• Motion 9.2 – amendment to Public Works Committee Report 23‑017 to standardize OEM for park assets city‑wide

Council approved the meeting agenda (amended) and the minutes of the June 18 and June 25 meetings. The City approved the Hamilton Utilities Corporation and Hamilton Enterprise Holding Corporation shareholder minutes. An amendment to adopt optical scanning vote tabulators and online voting was defeated by a 5‑to‑9 vote. The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee minutes were accepted by a 14‑to‑0 vote.

• Agenda approval (amended) – Carried
• Approval of June 18 & 25 Council minutes – Carried
• Hamilton Utilities Corp shareholder minutes approved – Carried (14‑0)
• Hamilton Enterprise Holding Corp shareholder minutes approved – Carried (14‑0)
• Amendment to adopt optical scanning vote tabulators and online voting – Defeated (5‑9)
• Audit, Finance and Administration Committee minutes (AFA 25‑009) – Carried (14‑0)
• Public Works Committee minutes (PWC 25‑008) – Approved
• Municipal resolution to review and reduce road salt use – Approved

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee will consider three permit applications for security installations and structural restorations. These items involve maintaining the architectural integrity of designated heritage sites in Hamilton.

• HP2025-022: Installation of two security gates at 55 Main Street West (Former Hamilton Carnegie Building)
• HP2025-023: Restoration of a brick parapet at 122 MacNab Street South
• HP2025-025: Structural repairs to brick parapet walls and terra cotta at 47 James Street South

The sub‑committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 17 meeting. It received and consented to five heritage permit applications, each with specific conditions set by the Director of Planning and Chief Planner. A staff update on a door‑replacement scope change was also received. No other motions were taken.

• Agenda for July 15, 2025 approved (Carried)
• Minutes from June 17, 2025 approved (Carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-022 for 55 Main St W consented with conditions (Carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-025 for 47 James St S consented with conditions (Carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-026 for 1007 Beach Blvd consented with conditions (Carried)
• Heritage Permit HP2025-023 for 122 MacNab St S consented with conditions (Carried)
• Staff update on HP2024-038 (Christ’s Church Cathedral) received

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee will present information on Hamilton's Financial Incentives – Municipal Grants Programs and on Food Service Vehicles as outlined in Schedule 6 of Licensing By‑law 07‑170. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. No items are listed for consideration or decision at this meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 (BIAC Minutes 25‑006)
• Information on Hamilton's Financial Incentives – Municipal Grants Programs
• Information on Food Service Vehicles – Schedule 6 of Licensing By‑law 07‑170

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is for the circulation of the Weekly Correspondence Listing. Council members may request that specific items from this list be placed on a Committee agenda.

• Correspondence from Chris Ritsma regarding LRT Conceptual Design Update
• Hamilton Police Services Board 2024 Annual Report
• Town of Grimsby resolution regarding Niagara and Hamilton Transit Connection
• Communication update on proposed changes to Blue Box Regulation and Resource Recovery Circular Economy Act
• Communication update on city-wide Textile Diversion Event (WM2504)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will review audited financial statements and ward funding updates. It will consider a value‑for‑money audit of the Directly‑Operated Red Hill Family Centre child‑care facility, a single‑source agreement for the Questica budgeting system, and a proposal for alternative voting and tabulation technology for city elections. The committee will also hear motions for community grants, lighting replacements, and library children’s area enhancements.

• Red Hill Family Centre VFM audit (city‑wide)
• Single source agreement for Questica Budget System (city‑wide)
• Alternative voting methods and vote tabulation technology for city elections (city‑wide)
• Pipeline Trail Youth Mural Grant (Ward 4)
• Hamilton Artists Inc lighting replacements (Ward 2)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved several items, including management responses for the Red Hill Family Centre child‑care audit and a single‑source procurement for the Questica Budget system. It authorized the use of optical scanning vote tabulators and approved the related single‑source contract with Dominion Voting Systems, both passing 8‑0. A motion to authorize online voting and related software was defeated 4‑4, while an amendment to permit mail‑in voting was adopted 8‑0.

• Approved delegations for alternative voting methods (Andrew Selman) and online voting (Peter Dyakowski) – 8 to 0
• Approved management responses for Red Hill Family Centre child‑care audit – 8 to 0
• Approved amended single‑source agreement for Questica Budget system – 8 to 0
• Authorized optical scanning vote tabulators for city elections – 8 to 0
• Authorized City Clerk to conduct single‑source procurement for optical scanning vote tabulators with Dominion Voting Systems – 8 to 0
• Motion to authorize online voting and related voter strike‑off software – defeated 4 to 4
• Amendment to authorize mail‑in voting as an alternative method – 8 to 0

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Hamilton Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting on July 10, 2025 did not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are recorded. No items were proposed, debated, or voted on according to the provided document.

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee meeting on July 9 2025 will consider several informational updates and items for consideration. It will vote on two motions, including a motion to protect Hamilton’s farmland (Food Belt) and a motion to rename the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force. The committee will also amend the Outstanding Business List by moving the due date for the Public Access to Hamilton Piers item to January 31 2026 and review the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s 2024 audited financial statements and a presentation on digital tools for public safety.

• Motion to protect Hamilton’s farmland (Food Belt) – item 9.1
• Motion to rename the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force – item 9.2
• Amend Outstanding Business List: change due date for Public Access to Hamilton Piers to 01/31/26 – item 8.1b
• Review of 2024 Art Gallery of Hamilton audited financial statements – item 8.2a
• Presentation on Digital Tools to Enhance Public Safety – item 7.3

The committee approved a $1.5 million funding increase for the Art Gallery of Hamilton, directing staff to prepare a license agreement effective Jan 1 2026 pending the 2026 budget. It also approved amendments to the Outstanding Business List, moving the due date for Public Access to Hamilton Piers to Jan 31 2026. Additional funding recommendations for the gallery’s operating budget, collection care, and capital works were accepted, and the Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee minutes were approved.

• Amended Outstanding Business List: removed Heat Response Strategy and set new due date Jan 31 2026 for Public Access to Hamilton Piers (13‑0)
• Approved additional funding up to $1.5 M for Art Gallery of Hamilton ($1.3 M Tax Stabilization Reserve, $200 k Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve) (13‑0)
• Approved consideration of $801,093 operating budget increase for Art Gallery (2026 Tax budget) (13‑0)
• Approved consideration of $1,725,556 inflation‑adjusted funding for Art Gallery collection care (2026 Tax budget) (13‑0)
• Approved consideration of $2,365,900 capital block for Art Gallery capital works (2026 Tax budget) (13‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare and execute a license agreement for the Art Gallery, effective Jan 1 2026, pending 2026 budget approval (12‑1)
• Approved receipt of Art Gallery audited financial statements and related correspondence (13‑0)
• Approved Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee minutes and recommendations (13‑0)

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities will receive updates from several working groups, including Customer Relationship Management, Built Environment, Transportation, Outreach, Strategic Planning, and Open Spaces and Parklands. It will review a motion to attend the L’Arche Walk and Roll event. It will also consider setting registration fees for the Ability First Accessibility Fair scheduled for September 4, 2025.

• Presentation on Customer Relationship Management (Item 7.1)
• Built Environment Working Group update (Item 7.2)
• Transportation Working Group updates (Items 7.6 a & b)
• Motion to attend L’Arche Walk and Roll (Item 9.1)
• Motion on registration fees for Ability First Accessibility Fair (Item 9.2)

The Accessibility Committee approved its agenda and adopted the June 10 minutes. It received a delegation from Chris Heidebrecht on a heat‑risk resource and accepted several items for information. The committee approved attendance at the L’Arche Walk and Roll, paying a $25 registration fee, and approved accepting registration fees for the Ability First Fair, depositing the money into a reserve account.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• June 10 minutes approved (carried)
• Delegation from Chris Heidebrecht received (carried)
• Items for information received (carried)
• Response to Fare Assist Pilot Project interim report carried
• Attendance at L’Arche Walk and Roll approved, $25 fee paid (carried)
• Permission to accept registration fees for Ability First Fair approved, funds deposited to reserve account (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review demolition permits for properties on Stone Church Road and Upper Paradise Road, consider a heritage designation for Philpott Memorial Church, and discuss provincial legislation.

• Demolition permits for 1123, 1131 and 1135 Stone Church Road East
• Demolition permits for 974, 980 Upper Paradise Road
• Recommendation to designate Philpott Memorial Church under Ontario Heritage Act
• Updates on provincial Bills 17 and 30 regarding development and workers
• Delegation regarding the designation of 84 York Blvd.

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the June meetings. It received delegations for the 84 York Blvd designation and a city‑wide Committee of Adjustment report. The committee approved both the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By‑law Amendment for the Rymal Road East site, and also approved a zoning amendment for 64 Hatt Street, Dundas.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Adopted previous minutes (unanimous)
• Received delegations for 84 York Blvd (registered)
• Received Report PED25175 on Committee of Adjustment initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment for Rymal Road East (10‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for Rymal Road East (10‑0)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 64 Hatt Street (10‑0)

Board of Health (Hamilton)

The Board of Health will meet to approve procedural by-laws, a delegation of authority by-law, and confirm previous proceedings. The agenda also includes the 2025 meeting schedule and information on health equity reporting and wastewater surveillance feasibility.

• Approval of Board of Health procedural by-laws
• Delegation of Authority By-law
• 2025 Board of Health Meeting Schedule
• Embedding Health Equity Methods in Public Health Reporting
• Feasibility of Wastewater Surveillance

The Board approved the Procedural, Delegation, Remuneration and Travel Expenses By‑laws and adopted the Board of Health By‑laws, Policies and Orientation report, including amendments to the Remuneration Policy and a new self‑evaluation recommendation. Councillor Cameron Kroetsch was appointed Chair and Member Ameil Joseph was appointed Vice‑Chair for 2025‑2026. The 2025 meeting schedule was set for five dates, and Bills 25‑001 to 25‑003 were passed as new by‑laws.

• Procedural By‑law (Appendix A) approved
• Delegation By‑law (Appendix B) approved
• Remuneration Policy (Appendix C) approved
• Travel Expenses Policy (Appendix D) approved
• Amended Remuneration Policy to remove “With the exception of the Chair” – carried 9‑3
• Added self‑evaluation recommendation (f) to orientation report – carried 12‑0
• Councillor Cameron Kroetsch appointed Chair of the Board of Health – carried
• Member Ameil Joseph appointed Vice‑Chair of the Board of Health – carried

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a permanent road closure and sale at 95 Dundurn Street South, a 30 km/h speed limit pilot on Wentworth Street North, and funding requests for road resurfacing and park donations.

• Proposed permanent closure and sale of road allowances at 95 Dundurn St S
• Wentworth Street North 30 km/h speed limit reduction pilot
• Request for additional funding for Sherman Cut steel wall replacement
• T.B. McQuesten Park donations
• Metrolinx Transit Initiative Program

The Public Works Committee approved the permanent closure and sale of a portion of the road allowances at 95 Dundurn Street South for a nominal $2 consideration. The committee also approved a 30 km/h speed‑limit pilot on Wentworth Street North and added $750,000 in capital funding for the Sherman Cut steel‑wall replacement and road resurfacing project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved permanent closure and $2 sale of 95 Dundurn St. road allowances (13‑0)
• Amended sale recommendation to include $2 nominal consideration (13‑0)
• Approved 30 km/h speed‑limit pilot on Wentworth St N between Bristol and Cannon (13‑0)
• Approved additional $750,000 funding for Sherman Cut steel‑wall replacement and resurfacing (13‑0)
• Authorized City Solicitor to prepare by‑laws for the road closure and sale (13‑0)
• Directed Corporate Real Estate Office to handle easements and agreements for the sale (13‑0)
• Directed Transportation Division to collect data and report on speed‑limit pilot (13‑0)
• Authorized appropriation of additional funds from Bridge 108 and Soil Disposal programs (13‑0)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee’s special DC hearing on July 4 2025 has an agenda that contains no listed agenda items. No descriptions, motions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the provided document. Therefore no decisions or discussions can be identified from this agenda.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

At the July 4, 2025 meeting, City Council will receive eight pieces of correspondence for review. The items cover a regulatory registry proposal for development charges, a letter on Ontario's first Integrated Energy Plan, a proposed standardized landlord‑tenant water‑billing form, updates on conservation targets and the Grand River Conservation Authority, and an update on the Eastwood Arena closure. No items have been selected for formal discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Regulatory Registry Proposal 25-MMAH011 – assessment of changes to Ontario Regulation 82/98 under the Development Charges Act
• Letter from Minister Stephen Lecce on Ontario's first Integrated Energy Plan
• Proposal for a standardized "Landlord Tenant Form" for water billing
• Grand River Conservation Authority summary of its June 27, 2025 general membership meeting
• Update on Hamilton's contribution to Canada's 30x30 conservation target

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will review a recommendation to designate 104 King Street West in Dundas under the Ontario Heritage Act. The body will also receive notices regarding the designation of several other properties across the city.

• Recommendation to designate 104 King Street West, Dundas (former Dundas Post Office)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 252 Caroline Street South (Central Presbyterian Church)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 2 Hatt Street, Dundas, and 54 King Street East, Hamilton
• Notice of By-law Passing to Designate 105 Erie Avenue
• Delegated approvals for heritage permit applications HP2025-009 and HP2025-015

The Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 29 meeting. It received several Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee minutes and other notices for information. The committee directed the City Clerk to give notice of Council’s intention to designate 104 King Street West, Dundas (former Dundas Post Office) under the Ontario Heritage Act, and added 124 Walnut Street South to the Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (Yellow) list.

• Agenda approved – CARRIED
• Minutes of May 29, 2025 approved – CARRIED
• Items for information (HPRC minutes and several PED notices) received – CARRIED
• Directed City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 104 King Street West, Dundas – CARRIED
• Added 124 Walnut Street South, Hamilton to Buildings and Landscapes of Interest (Yellow) – CARRIED

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This meeting is a Weekly Correspondence Listing to circulate documents to Council. The items listed are for information or for members to request placement on a future committee agenda.

• Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 232 and Rural Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 44
• Communication update regarding maintenance on the Red Hill Valley Parkway (TRANS2503)
• Correspondence from Hon. Lisa Thompson regarding Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Applications
• Resolutions from the Township of McNab/Braeside and Town of Renfrew regarding Strong Mayor Powers
• Resolution from the Municipality of Wawa opposing Bill 5

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee

The Hamilton‑Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee will review several informational items, including the 2024 year‑end report on community bookings at Hamilton Stadium (Ward 3) and recent Joint Property Asset Committee minutes. It will also receive a briefing on stormwater fees. The committee will consider adopting the Joint Property Asset Committee Terms of Reference presented in the January 2025 document.

• 2024 Year End Report on Community Bookings at Hamilton Stadium (Ward 3)
• Stormwater Fees (no attachment provided)
• Joint Property Asset Committee Minutes – October 3 2024
• Joint Property Asset Committee Minutes – February 14 2025
• Joint Property Asset Committee Terms of Reference – January 2025

Light Rail Transit Sub-committee

The Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee will consider PED25152, a Change Tracking Framework for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project. It will also amend the Outstanding Business List by removing items marked complete and note the application of a Climate Justice Lens. An informational item will address next steps for recruiting new non‑voting advisors to ensure climate justice is considered.

• Review of Change Tracking Framework for Hamilton Light Rail Transit (PED25152)
• Amendments to Outstanding Business List to remove completed items
• Application of a Climate Justice Lens to Light Rail Transit (completed April 11, 2025)
• Information on recruiting new non‑voting advisors for climate justice

The Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the April 11 meeting. Delegations from Chris Ritsma and James Kemp were received, and reports PED25184 and PED25152 were formally accepted. The committee approved the preliminary indicators for the Change Tracking Framework and directed staff to report on the framework in Q1 2026, both by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment removing a completed climate‑justice item from the Outstanding Business List.

• Agenda for June 26, 2025 approved (as amended) – carried
• Minutes of April 11, 2025 meeting adopted – carried
• Delegation from Chris Ritsma (Report PED25184) received – carried
• Delegation from James Kemp (Report PED25152) received – carried
• Report PED25184 (LRT Procurement and Conceptual Design Update) received – carried
• Preliminary indicators for Change Tracking Framework approved – motion carried 6‑0
• Staff directed to report on Change Tracking Framework in Q1 2026 – motion carried 6‑0
• Amendment removing completed climate‑justice item from Outstanding Business List approved – motion carried 6‑0

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is conducting public hearings regarding two Official Plan Amendments to expand the urban boundary. The meeting includes presentations from staff and applicants, as well as delegations from the public and business associations.

• Public hearing for Official Plan Amendment to include White Church Lands (Ward 11) - PED25180
• Public hearing for Official Plan Amendment to include Elfrida Lands (Wards 9 and 11) - PED25179
• Delegations from West End Home Builders' Association and Hamilton Chamber of Commerce regarding urban boundary expansion

The committee approved the amended agenda (10‑0). Staff presentations on the urban boundary process and on the amendment were received. The public meeting was closed after no delegations spoke (11‑0). The Official Plan Amendment to add the White Church lands to the urban boundary was denied (11‑0).

• Agenda amendment approved (10‑0 vote)
• Staff presentation on urban boundary expansion process received
• Patrick Harrington presentation received
• Delegations on urban boundary expansion moved to Public Hearings
• Public meeting closed (11‑0 vote)
• Official Plan Amendment PED25180 denied (11‑0 vote)

Special Council Meeting

The Special City Council will approve the agenda, record any declarations of interest, consider the Special Planning Committee recommendation (PLC 25‑009) which includes the meeting minutes, confirm by‑law Bill No. 131 to formalize council proceedings, and then adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• Declarations of interest
• Committee recommendation – PLC 25‑009 (Special Planning Committee minutes)
• By‑law confirmation – Bill No. 131 (confirm council proceedings)
• Adjournment

The council unanimously denied both the urban and rural Official Plan Amendment applications for the White Church lands (Ward 11) and the Elfrida lands (Wards 9 & 11). Each denial motion was carried by a vote of 11‑0. The council also directed staff to prepare a legal strategy in case of an appeal, which was likewise approved 11‑0.

• Denied Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment for White Church lands (11‑0)
• Denied Rural Hamilton Official Plan Amendment for White Church lands (11‑0)
• Denied Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment for Elfrida lands (11‑0)
• Denied Rural Hamilton Official Plan Amendment for Elfrida lands (11‑0)
• Directed staff to develop a legal‑appeal strategy for the denied amendments (11‑0)
• Suspended Section 5.8(3) of Procedural By‑law 21‑021 to consider Planning Committee minutes (11‑0)

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting on June 24, 2025 in Hamilton, Ontario has no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee will meet virtually on June 24, 2025 to review several informational updates, including wrap‑ups of Decoration Day 2025, the Research a Grave project, the Hamilton Wreath Project 2025, and planning for a Dieppe Memorial Service. The committee will also receive a security update for the Argyll Pavilion and discuss edits to a Roles and Responsibilities appendix. A resignation from a committee member, Don Jackson, will be acknowledged. No motions or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Decoration Day 2025 wrap‑up (information item)
• Research a Grave wrap‑up (information item)
• Dieppe Memorial Service planning (information item)
• Hamilton Wreath Project 2025 update (information item)
• Resignation of committee member Don Jackson (information item)

Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Enterprises Holding Corporation shareholder meeting will conduct standard procedural business, including a call to order, approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting, and presentations on corporate responsibility and a feasibility study for Hamilton Energy Harvesting. The meeting will provide information on the 2025 annual general meeting, the corporation’s 2024 audited financial statements, and a corporate responsibility report. The key item for consideration is a set of shareholder resolutions covering the audited 2024 financial statements, the appointment and remuneration of the auditor, and the election of directors.

• Approval of agenda (Item 3)
• Approval of minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting (Item 5.1)
• Presentation of the 2025 AGM and corporate responsibility report (Item 6.1 and attachments)
• Review of the Hamilton Energy Harvesting feasibility study overview (Item 6.1.c)
• Shareholder resolutions on 2024 audited financial statements, auditor appointment and remuneration, and directors (Item 7.1)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 27, 2024 shareholder meeting. A presentation and related correspondence on the 2025 AGM were received. The Sole Shareholder approved the 2024 audited financial statements, appointed KPMG LLP as auditor for 2025, and re‑elected Laurie Tugman and Julia Kamula as private directors, with the motion carried 9‑0.

• Approved agenda for the meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of the November 27, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received presentation on the 2025 AGM (carried)
• Received correspondence (executive overview, CSR report, feasibility study) (carried)
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (9‑0)
• Appointed KPMG LLP as auditor for 2025 (9‑0)
• Re‑elected Laurie Tugman as private director (one‑year term) (9‑0)
• Re‑elected Julia Kamula as private director (three‑year term) (9‑0)

Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder

The Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder meeting on June 23, 2025 will review the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements for both Hamilton Utilities and Alectra Inc. It will consider the appointment and remuneration of the auditor and the confirmation of Alectra Inc. directors. Presentations on the 2024 year in review and Alectra’s Enhanced Strategy 2.0 will be provided for information.

• Review of audited consolidated financial statements for year ended Dec 31 2024 (Hamilton Utilities and Alectra Inc.)
• Appointment and remuneration of auditor
• Confirmation of Alectra Inc. directors
• Presentation of Alectra Inc. 2024 Year In Review
• Discussion of Alectra’s Enhanced Strategy 2.0

The Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. after the Legislative Coordinator reported that quorum was not achieved. Consequently, no items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will review a weekly correspondence listing that includes updates and motions from various departments and external municipalities. Items cover a soil findings report for the Birch Avenue Leash‑Free Dog Park, a new Hamilton Street Railway alert dashboard, a road‑salt usage resolution from Bracebridge, water‑quality results for Stoney Creek, and a veterans‑income‑support advocacy resolution. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes.

• Communication update – Birch Avenue Leash Free Dog Park soils finding (Ward 3)
• Communication update – Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Alert Dashboard (city‑wide)
• Council motion – Road Salt Usage (resolution from the Town of Bracebridge)
• Communication update – Stoney Creek water quality – May 20‑21 2025 (Ward 10)
• Motion – Advocacy for increased income support thresholds for Canadian veterans (resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on various development applications across different wards. The agenda includes reviews for properties in Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, and Glanbrook.

• A-25:090 12-14 Robinson Street, Hamilton (Ward 2)
• A-25:086 91 Kennedy Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 8)
• B-24:13 50 East Street North, Dundas (Ward 13)
• A-25:094 and A-25:095 for Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. (Ward 4)
• A-25:096 2271 Kirk Road, Glanbrook (Ward 11)

Council

The Hamilton City Council will consider several motions, including a one-time grant for affordable and supportive housing at 922 Main Street East for the Luso Canadian Charitable Society. It will also discuss the establishment of a Semi‑Autonomous Board of Health, a city‑wide insurance renewal, and the approval of the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus Parade. Additionally, the council will vote on multiple by‑law amendments covering traffic speed limits, on‑street parking regulations, fence‑viewers appointments, and other municipal matters.

• One‑Time Grant for Affordable and Supportive Housing at 922 Main Street East (Luso Canadian Charitable Society)
• Amendment to By‑law No. 01‑215 to regulate traffic speed limits in Wards 10 and 11
• Amendment to By‑law No. 01‑218 to regulate on‑street parking in Wards 2,3,5,6,7,11,12,13
• City‑wide Insurance Renewal (LS25012)
• Establishment of the Semi‑Autonomous Board of Health (BOH25016)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It amended and passed a motion on the establishment of a semi‑autonomous Board of Health. It authorized demolition permits for 1290 and 1294 Upper James Street and deferred the demolition permit for 85 Catharine Street North.

• Minutes of May 28, 2025 approved (carried)
• Amendment to BOH25016 (receive report and staff info) carried, vote 13‑0
• Motion on BOH25016 as amended carried, vote 9‑4
• Public Works Committee minutes (PWC 25‑007) received and recommendations approved, vote 13‑0
• Planning Committee minutes (PLC 25‑008) received and recommendations approved, vote 13‑0
• Demolition permit for 1290 Upper James Street authorized (amendment to Minute Item 9.6), vote 13‑0
• Demolition permit for 1294 Upper James Street authorized (amendment to Minute Item 9.7), vote 13‑0
• Demolition permit for 85 Catharine Street North deferred (amendment to Minute Item 9.8), vote 13‑0

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee will consider a motion requesting expenditures for the Westdale Village and Stoney Creek Business Improvement Areas. The meeting also includes an informational presentation on a Gender‑Based Safety Audit and a delegation from The Shuck Truck regarding the Locke Street BIA. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and declarations of interest will also be addressed.

• Motion – Westdale Village BIA and Stoney Creek BIA expenditure requests (item 9.1)
• Presentation – Gender‑Based Safety Audit, June 2025 (item 7.1)
• Delegation – Ramsen Ermia Slewa, The Shuck Truck, regarding Locke Street BIA (item 6.1)
• Approval of agenda and minutes of the May 30, 2025 meeting (items 3, 5)
• Updates from Business Development Office (item 11.1)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee will consider four heritage permit applications, including door and glass panel replacements at 71 Main Street West City Hall, a new wood entry at 24 Griffin Street, siding replacement at 8 Margaret Street, and demolition of the Powerhouse and Trades buildings at 290 Fennell Avenue West. The committee will review the submitted documents and decide on each application.

• 71 Main Street West – replacement of 12 automatic swing doors and 18 adjacent glass panels on City Hall entrance
• 24 Griffin Street – new 6‑paneled solid wood door, frame, hardware, removal of storm door, and replicated sidelights with insulated glass
• 8 Margaret Street – in‑kind replacement of wood siding and contemporary eavestroughs with matching profiles
• 290 Fennell Avenue West – demolition of the Powerhouse and Trades buildings on the designated heritage property

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting. It received and consented to four heritage permit applications – for City Hall doors, Griffin Stone Cottage, Reid House, and Century Manor – each with conditions on plan changes and a completion deadline of June 30 2027. No motions were presented.

• Agenda for June 17, 2025 approved (carried)
• Minutes of May 20, 2025 approved (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP2025-018 for 71 Main Street West (City Hall doors) with conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP2025-019 for 24 Griffin Street (Griffin Stone Cottage) with conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP2025-020 for 8 Margaret Street (Reid House) with conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit HP2025-021 for 290 Fennell Avenue West (Century Manor demolition) with conditions (carried)

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Hamilton Climate Change Advisory Committee will receive a series of informational updates, including a Community Liaison Group transition report, City of Hamilton energy storage systems update, and presentations on battery storage and renewable energy project best practices. The committee will also hear verbal updates on climate initiatives, recent resignations, and reports from its various working groups. No motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Liaison Group Transition Update (presentation)
• Energy Storage Systems – City of Hamilton Update (presentation)
• Energy Storage Canada: Battery Energy Storage Projects Leading Practices and Processes (presentation)
• Pembina: Renewable Energy Projects Leading Practices and Processes (presentation)
• Climate Change Advisory Committee Working Groups Update (verbal updates from Buildings, Community Engagement and Climate Justice, Nature-Based Solutions, Technical and Governance, and Transportation groups)

Airport Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Airport Sub‑Committee agenda for June 16, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees

The Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub‑Committees will receive correspondence about vacancies on the Board of Health, the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force, and the Committee of Adjustment. The committee will hold closed‑session deliberations on each vacancy. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Correspondence regarding a vacancy on the Board of Health
• Correspondence regarding a vacancy on the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force
• Correspondence regarding a vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment
• Closed‑session deliberation of the Board of Health vacancy
• Closed‑session deliberation of the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force vacancy

The Selection Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It received information on three board and task‑force vacancies and approved the closed‑session directions for each vacancy, including receiving the confidential applicant package for the Board of Health and the Committee of Adjustment. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved agenda for June 16, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received items for information on vacancies: Board of Health, Downtown Core Task Force, Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Adopted closed‑session minutes of April 7, 2025 (confidential) (carried)
• Moved into closed session for items 6.2‑6.4 (carried)
• Approved directions for Board of Health vacancy and received confidential applicant package (carried)
• Approved directions for Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force vacancy (carried)
• Approved directions for Committee of Adjustment vacancy and received confidential applicant package (carried)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

Council is reviewing a list of correspondence and communication updates. No decisions are being made at this meeting; members may request that specific items be placed on a future Committee agenda.

• Communication update on Vacant Unit Tax Bill June 2025
• Update on Stormwater Fee and Stormwater Incentive Program (HW2503)
• 2025 Rural Roadside, Urban Boulevard and Expressway Grass Cutting Programs update
• Correspondence regarding the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide
• Position paper from the Township of Georgian Bay regarding Floating Accommodations

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will consider comments on Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, as it relates to the Development Charges Act, 1997. It will also review the City of Hamilton‑Ministry of Transportation 2024‑25 Dedicated Gas Tax Funding Agreement and the Grightmire Arena Lessons Learned Audit. Several motions will be voted on, including community‑grant allocations for Ward 2 and Ward 13, a portable toilet for McQuesten Urban Farm, and signage improvements at York Parkade.

• Comments on Bill 17 Protect Ontario Act – relates to Development Charges Act, 1997 (Item 9.1)
• 2024‑25 Dedicated Gas Tax Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (Item 9.2)
• Grightmire Arena Lessons Learned Audit – final management responses status report (Item 9.3)
• Motion to approve Ward 2 Community Grants for Q2 2025 (Item 10.4)
• Motion to approve portable toilet rental for McQuesten Urban Farm at 785 Britannia Ave during demolition and construction (Item 10.2)

The committee endorsed the staff recommendation to support Bill 17 and approved the by‑law authorizing the Dedicated Gas Tax funding agreement with the Ministry of Transportation. It also received several reports, approved an amendment to the Outstanding Business List, and approved grants for Steeltown Athletics Club and other items. All motions were carried.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• Minutes of May 22 and May 26 meetings approved (CARRIED)
• Endorsed staff submission on Bill 17 – vote 7‑0 (CARRIED)
• Approved Appendix “C” by‑law for Dedicated Gas Tax agreement – vote 7‑0 (CARRIED)
• Received Report PW23007(d)/FCS23011(d) – vote 6‑0 (CARRIED)
• Amended Outstanding Business List to remove Grightmire Arena audit – vote 6‑0 (CARRIED)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Steeltown Athletics Club – vote 6‑0 (CARRIED)
• Received Report FCS25026(a) on Development Charges – CARRIED

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency and Community Services Committee will receive a delegation from the Mohawk Sports Park Council and review annual reports. The meeting includes presentations on paramedic services and age-friendly community progress.

• Delegation from Kevin Gonci, Mohawk Sports Park Council
• Hamilton Paramedic Service 2024 Annual Report
• Hamilton's Plan for an Age-Friendly Community: 2024 Community Progress Report

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 22, 2025 minutes. It received delegations from Kevin Gonci of the Mohawk Sports Park Council and from James Kemp regarding the park revitalization project. The committee also accepted two city‑wide reports on the paramedic service and the age‑friendly community plan.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• May 22, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Delegation from Kevin Gonci, Mohawk Sports Park Council received (carried)
• Delegation from James Kemp received (carried)
• Correspondence items related to Mohawk Sports Park received (carried)
• Hamilton Paramedic Service 2024 Annual Report received (carried)
• Hamilton's Plan for an Age‑Friendly Community 2024 Progress Report received (carried)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will consider a range of items, including an update to the city‑wide Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Grant Application for Upper Wentworth Street. It will also hear reports on the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Method of Filling the Ward 8 Vacancy on City Council. Several motions will be voted on, such as a motion to set a Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) cap for the 2026 budget and a motion to study regulation of deterrent sprays.

• Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan (Item 8.1)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Grant Application for Upper Wentworth Street (Item 8.2)
• Art Gallery of Hamilton report (Item 8.3)
• Method of Filling the Ward 8 Vacancy on City Council (Item 8.4)
• Motion: 2026 Budget – Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) Cap and Optimization Strategy (Item 9.1)

The committee approved the 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan, including posting it online and forwarding it to the Police Service Board, CityHousing Board and Public Library Board. It also approved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design grant of $1,139,630 for the Upper Wentworth Street project and authorized the Planning and Economic Development department to execute and administer the grant agreement. Delegations on the housing crisis, a collapsing building, the Art Gallery, and a new HSR fare program were received, and routine items such as the agenda, previous minutes, and reports were carried.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received delegations on housing crisis, collapsing building, Art Gallery and HSR fare program (carried)
• Approved 2025 Proposed Levels of Service Asset Management Plan; amendment carried 14‑0, main motion carried 14‑0
• Approved $1,139,630 LEED grant for Upper Wentworth Street project (14‑0)
• Authorized Planning and Economic Development GM to execute and administer the LEED grant agreement (14‑0)
• Received Bayfront Industrial Area Strategy Action Plan update (carried)
• Received Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee minutes (carried)

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities met on June 10, 2025 to receive informational updates from its various working groups. Updates were presented from the Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Transportation, Strategic Planning, and Open Spaces and Parklands groups. No items were listed for consideration or decision at this meeting.

• Built Environment Working Group Update
• Housing Working Group Update (May 20, 2025 notes)
• Outreach Working Group Update (May 20, 2025 notes)
• Transportation Working Group Update – Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report Q1 2025
• Strategic Planning Working Group Update (no documents attached)

The Accessibility Committee approved the June 10 agenda and adopted the May 13 minutes as presented. It formally received several items for information, including updates from built‑environment, housing, outreach, transportation, and community‑engagement working groups. No items were considered for decision, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 13, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received items for information – Built Environment, Housing, Outreach, Transportation, Community Liaison Groups, Survey Data, Protected Intersection Guidelines (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review multiple demolition permits and a request for a Class 4 designation at 121 Vansitmart Avenue. The committee will also discuss updates to public notice requirements and funding for a subdivision process review.

• Request for Class 4 designation at 121 Vansitmart Avenue
• Demolition permits for 2, 6, and 8 McDonalds Lane, Stoney Creek
• Demolition permits for 822 and 829 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek
• Updates to Public Notice Requirements for Planning Act Applications
• Approval of funding for subdivision process review

The committee adopted its agenda and the May 23 minutes. It approved increasing the public‑notice circulation radius from 120 m to 240 m for key planning applications and amended By‑law 12‑282 to raise related fees. It denied a demolition permit for 2 McDonalds Lane before site‑plan approval, but then approved demolition permits for 2 McDonalds Lane, 6 McDonalds Lane and 822 Barton Street without requiring final site‑plan approval.

• Approved agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted May 23 Planning Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved increase of public‑notice radius to 240 m for certain applications (10‑0)
• Approved amendment to By‑law No. 12‑282 to update application fees (10‑0)
• Denied demolition permit for 2 McDonalds Lane before site‑plan approval (0‑10)
• Approved demolition permit for 2 McDonalds Lane without site‑plan approval (10‑0)
• Approved demolition permit for 6 McDonalds Lane without site‑plan approval (10‑0)
• Approved demolition permit for 822 Barton Street without site‑plan approval (10‑0)

Public Health Sub-Committee

The Hamilton Public Health Sub‑Committee meeting scheduled for 2025‑06‑09 does not list any specific agenda items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items recorded.

Public Works Committee

The Hamilton Public Works Committee will receive an update on the status of the one‑time $32.7 million Canada Community‑Building Fund. It will also consider a Blue Flag feasibility audit, a Canada Public Transit Fund capital plan application, and several motions for road rehabilitation, portable toilets, and traffic‑calming measures. All items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Status of $32.7M One‑time Canada Community‑Building Fund spending (Item 7.2)
• Blue Flag Feasibility Audit and Costing (Item 9.1)
• Canada Public Transit Fund – Capital Plan Application (Item 9.2)
• Road Rehabilitation on Cheever St, Connaught Ave S, Douglas Ave, East Ave N, Keith St, Niagara St, St. Matthews Ave (Item 10.2)
• Installation of Speed Cushions on Montmorency Drive (Item 10.8)

The committee directed staff to create a business‑friendly construction policy and report back with stakeholder feedback in early 2026. It referred the Blue Flag feasibility audit for further analysis, approved a 5‑year Canada Public Transit Fund application for replacement vehicles, and removed a completed item from the Outstanding Business List. The committee also designated a block of Arkell Street as “Arkells’ Alley” with signage funded up to $1,500. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to develop a construction policy and report feedback Q1 2026, draft policy Q2 2026 – carried 13‑0
• Referred Blue Flag feasibility audit for further analysis and cost estimate – carried 13‑0
• Authorized submission of 5‑year Canada Public Transit Fund capital plan for replacement vehicles – carried 13‑0
• Amended Outstanding Business List to remove completed infrastructure process item – carried 13‑0
• Designated Arkell Street block as “Arkells’ Alley” with commemorative signs funded up to $1,500 – carried 13‑0

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The council will receive a weekly correspondence listing containing several items for information and discussion. Items include updates on Ancaster Square improvements, a letter about the Linc closure, a resolution endorsement regarding provincial funding shortfalls, and a petition for open access to public pickleball courts. No items are scheduled for formal decision at this meeting.

• Communication Update – Ancaster Square Life‑Cycle Improvements (CFEM2504) (Ward 12)
• Correspondence from Nancy Chapman respecting the Linc closure
• Council Resolution Endorsement – May 07 2025 from the Town of Whitchurch‑Stouffville on provincial funding shortfall of human and health programs and services
• Petition requesting open access to all publicly funded pickleball courts within Hamilton
• Communication Update – Drug Alert: Increased Emergency Medical Services Responses (June 4 2025)

Seniors Advisory Committee

The meeting will include staff presentations, including one by Justin Lewis, Director of the Housing Secretariat. Working groups and committees will provide updates on housing, communications, transportation, and senior‑focused initiatives. The committee will review upcoming events such as the International Day of Older Persons, the Seniors Kick‑off Event, and the Senior of the Year Awards. No items are listed for formal consideration or motion.

• Staff presentation by Justin Lewis, Director, Housing Secretariat
• Housing Working Group update
• International Day of Older Persons update
• Seniors Kick‑off Event update
• Senior of the Year Awards update

Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

The Hamilton Licensing Tribunal will meet to conduct an appeal hearing concerning the refusal of license renewals for a business. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the May 9, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal hearing for Farooq regarding refused Specialty Vape and Tobacco license renewals

Open For Business Sub-Committee

The Open For Business Sub-Committee will receive information on planning approvals and construction customer journey mapping. The meeting also includes an update on technology solutions for planning, permitting, licensing, and bylaws.

• Presentation on Innovation in Planning Approvals
• Construction Approvals Customer Journey Mapping (PED25160)
• Planning, Permitting, Licensing, and Bylaw Technology Solution Update (PED25161)

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also adopted the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The committee received four informational reports: an innovation in planning approvals presentation, a construction approvals customer‑journey mapping report (PED25160), a planning, permitting, licensing and bylaw technology update (PED25161), and a verbal update on the development charge by‑law amendment process. No other items were considered or voted on.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of March 6, 2025 approved (carried)
• Innovation in Planning Approvals presentation received (carried)
• Report PED25160 – Construction Approvals Customer Journey Mapping received (carried)
• Report PED25161 – Planning, Permitting, Licensing and Bylaw Technology Solution Update received (carried)
• Verbal update on Development Charge By‑Law Amendment Process received (carried)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee scheduled a special DC hearing on June 2, 2025. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in the provided agenda.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

This is a procedural meeting where City Council reviews a weekly list of correspondence items. The agenda includes updates on road maintenance, a conservation authority meeting summary, and a resolution from another municipality regarding provincial legislation.

• Maintenance update for Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway
• Bike Month Hamilton information update
• Summary of Grand River Conservation Authority meeting
• Resolution from Plympton-Wyoming regarding Bill 5
• AMO Watchfile update

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub‑Committee will review an informational update on the Blue Box Transition Program and consider any further consultation. The meeting also includes routine business such as call to order, approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting, and declarations of interest. No specific motions or decisions are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Blue Box Transition Program – further consultation (information item)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Declarations of interest
• Standard procedural items (call to order, ceremonial activities, delegations, motions, notices of motion, general information, adjournment)

Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee will review several items at its May 29 meeting. It will consider a recommendation to designate 165‑191 and 195‑205 King Street East (the Copp Block) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive notices of intention to demolish 21 John Street South and the buildings at 191 and 193 Mill Street South. Additional agenda items include delegated approvals for heritage permit applications and updates on heritage property status across the city.

• Recommendation to designate 165‑191 and 195‑205 King Street East (Copp Block) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 2)
• Notice of intention to demolish 21 John Street South, a non‑designated property on the Municipal Heritage Register (Ward 2)
• Notice of intention to demolish 191 and 193 Mill Street South, non‑designated properties on the Municipal Heritage Register (Ward 15)
• Delegated approvals for heritage permit applications HP2025‑007, HP2025‑012, HP2025‑013, and HP2025‑014 (Wards 2 and 8)
• Updates on endangered, at‑risk, and stable heritage properties throughout Hamilton

The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee received several reports and approved their recommendations. It directed the City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 165‑191 and 195‑205 King Street East (Copp Block) as heritage properties and accepted related correspondence. The committee also received notices of intention to demolish three non‑designated properties and approved their removal from the Municipal Heritage Register. Additionally, it supported a proposal for Hamilton to host the 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference.

• Approved recommendation to direct City Clerk to give notice of intention to designate 165‑191 & 195‑205 King St E (Copp Block) (carried)
• Received correspondence from Pamela Haines regarding the Copp Block designation (carried)
• Received notice of intention to demolish 21 John St S and approved removal of the property from the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Received notice of intention to demolish 191 & 193 Mill St S (Flamborough) and approved removal of those properties from the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Approved agenda for the May 29, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the April 25, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved motion supporting a proposal for Hamilton to host the 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference (2/3 majority, carried)
• Approved receipt of verbal update on the interim report of the 18‑28 King St E building collapse (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss and decide on various development applications across Hamilton, Ancaster, Flamborough, and Stoney Creek. The session is divided into West and East development reviews.

• 14 & 16 Rossmore Avenue (B-24:35)
• 56 York Boulevard (A-25:084)
• 1040 Garner Road West Unit C106 (A-25:083)
• 555–559 Sanatorium Road (B-25:031)
• 39 Norwich Road (B-25:030)

Council

Hamilton City Council will consider several by-laws including the vacancy of the Ward 8 Councillor seat and updates to on-street parking. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Plan.

• By-law 106: Declare the Office of Councillor, Ward 8, to be Vacant
• By-law 107: Amend on-street parking regulations for Wards 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15
• By-law 108: Permanently close and sell alleyway abutting 830 Barton Street East
• Bills 109 and 110: Designate 1175 Main Street East and 801 Dunsmure Road as properties of cultural heritage value
• Bill 113: Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 for 515 Jones Road, Stoney Creek

Council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, adopted amendments directing staff to report on the 18‑28 King Street East building collapse, approved a conditional $900,000 grant for the Centenary Methodist Church performance venue at 24 Main Street West, and repealed the Community Benefits Charges By‑law effective June 1 2025. All motions were carried with the vote totals recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (amended) – carried
• Approved May 7, 2025 council minutes – carried
• Approved General Issues Committee minutes and directed licensing staff on King Street East building collapse – 15‑0
• Approved conditional $900,000 grant for 24 Main Street West performance venue – 10‑5
• Repealed Community Benefits Charges By‑law 22‑158 effective June 1 2025 – 15‑0
• Directed staff to report on new Community Benefits Charges study – 15‑0
• Directed staff to report on Community Benefits Charges strategy for potential 2027 implementation – 15‑0
• Approved Audit, Finance and Administration Committee minutes – carried

Climate Change Advisory Committee

The Climate Change Advisory Committee will meet to review updates from the Office of Climate Change Initiatives and its various working groups, including Buildings, Transportation, and Nature Based Solutions.

• Approval of April 29, 2025 minutes
• Office of Climate Change Initiatives Annual Update
• Climate Change Reserve - Volunteers
• Community Liaison Group Discussion
• Climate Justice and Engagement Working Group updates

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee will meet on May 27, 2025, to conduct ceremonial activities, approve the agenda and minutes, and receive information on several veteran‑related initiatives. Items for information include Decoration Day 2025, a research‑a‑grave project, the transition of the Veterans Advisory Committee to a Community Liaison Group, the Military Museums of Canada program scheduled for June 8‑14, 2025, and the Hamilton Wreath Project 2025. No motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Decoration Day 2025 (information)
• Research A Grave (information)
• Transitioning Veterans Advisory Committee to Community Liaison Group (information)
• Organization of Military Museums of Canada Program 2025, June 8‑14 (information)
• Hamilton Wreath Project 2025 (information)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee holds a special hearing to review a development charges complaint regarding a property at 56 St Matthews Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Room 264 at City Hall, with a hybrid option available.

• Development charges complaint hearing for 56 St Matthews Avenue

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved the amended agenda. It carried a motion to retire at 11:33 a.m. for private deliberation. After deliberation, the committee dismissed the development charges complaint for 56 St. Matthews Avenue, finding it outside the Act’s categories. The hearing was then adjourned.

• Approved amended agenda (carried)
• Approved motion to retire for deliberation at 11:33 a.m. (carried)
• Dismissed Development Charges Complaint for 56 St. Matthews Ave
• Determined legal‑advice retirement unnecessary
• Adjourned hearing at 12:02 p.m.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

Council will receive a series of informational items, including wildlife entangled in soccer netting, a city‑wide licensing service‑hours extension, maintenance on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway, updates on Hamilton LRT procurement, an AMO watchfile, a Bill 5 resolution from Kincardine, a Northern Health travel‑grant program notice, and a notice about the Negev Dinner event. No items are selected for formal council action; they are for information only.

• Wildlife entangled in soccer netting – correspondence from Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington and Hobbitstee Wildlife Refugee
• Licensing Section extended service hours – city‑wide communication update
• Maintenance on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (TRANS2502(a)) – city‑wide communication update
• Hamilton LRT procurement update – communication update
• Bill 5 resolution – resolution from the Municipality of Kincardine respecting Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to conduct public hearings regarding zoning and official plan amendments for several properties. The body will also consider a parking cash-in-lieu application and the implementation of a downtown office conversion grant program.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 559 Garner Road East, Ancaster
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 515 Jones Road, Stoney Creek
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 255 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek
• Implementation of the Pilot Downtown Hamilton Office Conversion Grant Program
• Cash-in-Lieu of Parking application for 121 and 135 Mary Street

The Planning Committee approved the Official Plan Amendment and associated Zoning By‑law Amendment for 559 Garner Road East in Ancaster, permitting a seven‑storey, 99‑unit residential project. The motion passed unanimously with an 8‑to‑0 vote. The committee also approved a zoning change for 515 Jones Road in Stoney Creek, converting the lot from Low Density Residential – Large Lot (R2) to Low Density Residential (R1). Additional items such as the agenda, previous minutes, delegations, and a report on agricultural land protection were received and carried.

• Approved agenda (deferring Item 8.3) – 9‑0
• Adopted minutes of April 29, 2025 meeting – carried
• Received delegation from Denise Harvey on dirt dumping – carried
• Received delegations and written submissions for 1494 Upper Wellington Street – carried
• Received Report PED25100 on agricultural land protection – carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 559 Garner Road East (99 units) – 8‑0
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 515 Jones Road (R2 to R1) – approved
• Closed public meeting for 515 Jones Road hearing – 8‑0

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider reports on fraud and waste, including a special investigation into accounts payable. The body will also discuss capital funding for the Binbrook Conservation Area and proposed write-offs for provincial offences.

• Accounts Payable Special Investigation #2 (Fraud and Waste Report #71958)
• Fraud, Waste, and Whistleblower Semi-Annual Update and proposed policy changes
• Proposed write-off for Provincial Offences
• Binbrook Conservation Area Capital Funding Plan
• Review of Community Benefits Charges

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee repealed Community Benefits Charges By‑Law 22‑158, effective June 1 2025. It also approved a $2,665,794.51 write‑off of uncollectible provincial offences fines. Additional motions approved management responses to a fraud investigation, revisions to the fraud policy, a $500 K capital funding plan for Binbrook Conservation Area, and authorization to submit provincial comments on Bill 17.

• Repeal Community Benefits Charges By‑Law 22‑158 – 7 to 1
• Approve $2,665,794.51 write‑off of Provincial Offences fines – 8 to 0
• Approve Management Responses to Report AUD25005 – 8 to 0
• Approve revisions to Fraud and Waste Policy (Report AUD25006) – 8 to 0
• Approve Binbrook Conservation Area $500 K capital levy funding plan – 8 to 0 (amendment defeated 4‑4)
• Authorize Finance GM to submit submissions on Bill 17 – 8 to 0
• Approve Grants Sub‑Committee Minutes (GSCC 25‑002) – 8 to 0
• Amend Outstanding Business List due date for BYOD policy to July 31 2025 – 8 to 0

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee will receive a presentation of the Hamilton Fire Department 2024 Annual Report. It will consider updates to the 2025‑2026 child‑care space allocation and funding changes. It will also discuss the 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan. No motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Hamilton Fire Department 2024 Annual Report (information item)
• 2025‑2026 Child Care Space Allocation update and 2025 Funding Changes (consideration)
• 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan (consideration)

The committee approved the Ministry of Education’s $1,629,121 provincial funding for early‑learning and child‑care space allocation. It also approved the 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan and directed staff to submit the plan to the Ministry of the Solicitor General by July 1 2025 and to report progress in Q2 2026 and annually thereafter. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved $1,629,121 Ministry of Education funding for early‑learning (vote 5‑0)
• Directed GM of Healthy and Safe Communities to execute agreement with Ministry (vote 5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan (vote 5‑0)
• Directed staff to submit CSWB Plan to Ministry of Solicitor General by July 1 2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Directed staff to report CSWB progress to committee in Q2 2026 and annually (vote 5‑0)
• Approved agenda for May 22 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 1 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received delegation from James Kemp on community safety plan (carried)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will review several items for consideration, including a grant to the Centenary Methodist Church to establish a mid‑sized performance venue at 24 Main Street East. Other items include a library infrastructure capital request, a Business Improvement Area designation in Hess Village, a revised BIA board for Barton Village, and an interim report on the 18‑28 King Street East building collapse. The committee will also hear a motion to activate King William Street and support downtown revitalization.

• Grant for the Centenary Methodist Church to establish a mid‑sized performance venue, 24 Main Street East (Ward 2)
• Hamilton Public Library Infrastructure Capital Request (city‑wide)
• Designation of a Business Improvement Area in Hess Village on Hess Street North and George Street (Ward 2)
• Revised Board of Management for the Barton Village Business Improvement Area (Wards 2 & 3)
• Interim Report on 18‑28 King Street East building collapse and enforcement review

The General Issues Committee amended the Heat Response Strategy to approve misting stations at Bennetto Community Centre, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre and Pat Quinn Arena, each funded up to $50,000 from the respective Ward Capital Re‑Investment Reserves. The committee also accepted a $15,000 donation for an Irish Famine monument at Pier 8, designated the Hess Village Business Improvement Area, and appointed two members to the Barton Village BIA board. All motions were carried unanimously, with vote counts ranging from 10‑0 to 11‑0.

• Approved misting stations at Bennetto Community Centre, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, Pat Quinn Arena (up to $50,000 each) – vote 11‑0
• Accepted donation and installed Irish Famine monument at Pier 8; deposited $15,000 to Public Art account – vote 11‑0
• Designated Hess Village (Hess St N to King St W and George St to Caroline St N) as a Business Improvement Area – vote 10‑0
• Appointed Matt Ridley and Stef Dubbledam to the Barton Village BIA Board of Management – vote 10‑0
• Received delegations from Madeleine Ann Lowthian Smith, Jennifer Hompoth, and James Kemp – carried
• Received Items for Information: Accessibility Committee minutes, Climate Change Advisory resignation, Economic Development report, BIA sub‑committee minutes, Heat Response Strategy report – carried
• Received and approved 2023 Social Housing Update report; kept Confidential Appendix C – vote 11‑0
• Approved agenda amendment to add Verbal Summary of Bill 17 – carried

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed permanent closure and sale of a portion of the road allowance between 75 and 83 Frederick Avenue. The committee will also consider municipal representation on the Halton‑Hamilton Source Protection Committee and a Blue Flag feasibility audit and costing. Items on the outstanding business list will be amended, including a new due date for the Ancaster elevated water reservoir design. The meeting includes motions on pedestrian and crowd safety measures, a decorative fountain replacement on Ferguson Avenue North, a commemorative bench dedication, and a fence‑share cost recovery at 23 Questor Court.

• Public hearing on permanent closure and sale of road allowance between 75‑83 Frederick Avenue
• Municipal representation on Halton‑Hamilton Source Protection Committee
• Blue Flag feasibility audit and costing
• Motion to replace Ferguson Avenue North decorative fountain (Ward 2)
• Motion for fence‑share cost recovery at 23 Questor Court (Ward 6)

The Public Works Committee voted 9‑0 to close and sell a portion of the road allowance between 75 & 83 Frederick Avenue. It also approved the appointment of the senior project manager to the Halton‑Hamilton Source Protection Committee and directed transportation staff to develop pedestrian and crowd safety measures for events. The committee deferred the Blue Flag feasibility audit, moved the due date for the Ancaster Elevated Water Reservoir study, and approved a decorative fountain replacement on Ferguson Avenue North up to $200,000.

• Approved permanent closure and sale of road allowance 75‑83 Frederick Ave (9‑0)
• Appointed Senior Project Manager to Halton‑Hamilton Source Protection Committee (9‑0)
• Deferred Blue Flag Feasibility Audit and Costing to June 9 2025 (8‑0)
• Amended due date for Ancaster Elevated Water Reservoir assessment to Q1 2026 (9‑0)
• Directed Transportation staff to develop pedestrian and crowd safety measures for events (9‑0)
• Approved Ferguson Avenue North Decorative Fountain replacement, up to $200,000 (9‑0)

Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee

The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee is meeting to consider several applications for alterations to designated heritage properties. These include mechanical upgrades, window replacements, and new construction.

• HP2025-009: Mechanical upgrades at 1280 Main Street West (McMaster University Historic Core)
• HP2025-015: Steel window replacement with wood and aluminum at 235 Bowman Street
• HP2025-016: Demolition of non-designated structure and new home construction at 2463 Hwy 5 West
• HP2025-017: Construction of a 24’ x 18’ detached garage at 3 Union Street, Waterdown
• Pre-Consultation review for 2463 Hwy 5 West (The Lochner Cottage)

The Heritage Permit Review Sub‑Committee received and consented to five heritage permit applications, each subject to specific conditions. Approvals were given for projects at 1280 Main Street West, 235 Bowman Street, 2463 Highway 5 West (two separate items), and 3 Union Street. The permit for 2463 Highway 5 West (The Lochner Cottage) was carried despite one opposing vote. Earlier agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved.

• Agenda for May 20, 2025 approved (Carried)
• Minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting adopted (Carried)
• Received pre‑consultation presentation for 2463 Highway 5 West (The Lochner Cottage) (Carried)
• Consented to Heritage Permit HP2025-009 at 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton (Carried)
• Consented to Heritage Permit HP2025-015 at 235 Bowman Street, Hamilton (Carried)
• Consented to Heritage Permit HP2025-016 at 2463 Highway 5 West, Flamborough (Carried, with one opposing vote)
• Consented to Heritage Permit HP2025-017 at 3 Union Street, Waterdown (Carried)

Public Health Sub-Committee

The Public Health Sub‑Committee will consider an annual update to City of Hamilton By‑law No. 11‑080, revising the smoking and vaping regulations to reflect new property names and addresses. It will also receive a memorandum on the council’s decision regarding the semi‑autonomous Board of Health transition process and a memo on embedding health‑equity methods in public‑health reporting. Additionally, the committee will discuss a revised due date for the study of black soot residue impacts in the Lower City.

• Annual update to By‑law No. 11‑080 (Smoking Vaping By‑law) – revised names, addresses, and property acquisitions
• Memorandum on Council’s decision about the Semi‑Autonomous Board of Health transition process
• Memo on embedding health‑equity methods and analysis in Hamilton public‑health reporting
• Amendment to the outstanding business list: new due date (Sept 8 2025) for public‑health impacts of black soot residue in the Lower City

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. on May 20, 2025, but quorum was not achieved within 15 minutes. The Legislative Coordinator recorded the attendees and the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. No decisions were made.

Development Industry Liaison Group

The Development Industry Liaison Group will review the city’s development charges and related incentive programs. Members will consider questions about possible amendments to the Development Charges By‑Law, as outlined in the attached PDF. No other agenda items are scheduled.

• Review of Development Charges & Development Incentives
• Consideration of Development Charges By‑Law amendment questions (see attached PDF)

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will review a weekly correspondence listing that includes a range of communication updates from various departments. Items cover loan and grant approvals, legislative updates, recreation centre re‑opening, roadway maintenance, and other municipal notices. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled in this agenda.

• Quarterly update (Jan‑Mar 2025) on loans and grants approved by Planning and Economic Development
• Update on Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and Bill 6 – The Safer Municipalities Act
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre re‑opening announcement
• Maintenance on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (TRANS2502) city‑wide
• Vacant Unit Tax courtesy letter mail‑out for May 2025 (city‑wide)

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee is meeting to receive information on several rural programs and regulations. The session includes a review of the Private Tree By-law and updates on the Farm 911 Program.

• Private Tree By-law Review
• Farm 911 Program Update
• Review of Development Charges and Developer Incentives
• Urban and Rural Official Plan Amendment (File No. UHOPA-25-007/ RHOPA-25-008) regarding UBE Elfrida Agricultural Impact Assessment

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub‑Committee approved the May 15, 2025 agenda and the January 16, 2025 minutes, both carried. It also carried a motion to receive several items for information, including a private tree by‑law review and the Farm 911 program update.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• January 16, 2025 minutes approved (CARRIED)
• Items for Information received (CARRIED)
• Private Tree By‑law Review received as information (CARRIED)
• Farm 911 Program Update received as information (CARRIED)
• Review of Development Charges and Developer Incentives received as information (CARRIED)
• Urban and Rural Official Plan Amendments received as information (CARRIED)
• Fence Viewers (FCS25034) received as information (CARRIED)

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market

The Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market will consider the Governance and Operational Model Recommendations for the market city‑wide. This item (Item 8.1, PED25094) was deferred from the March 24, 2025 meeting and will be discussed again. The agenda also includes a correspondence from Cameron Kroetsch, Chair of the Market Board, related to the same recommendation.

• Governance and Operational Model Recommendations – Hamilton Farmers’ Market (City Wide) (Item 8.1, PED25094) – deferred from March 24, 2025 meeting
• Correspondence from Cameron Kroetsch, Chair, Hamilton Farmers’ Market Board of Directors regarding Item 8.1

The Sole Voting Member amended and carried a motion 12‑to‑0 to adopt the governance and operational model recommendations in Report PED25094. The market will remain a Municipal Service Corporation and staff were directed to develop the legal and operational framework and an implementation plan. A correspondence from Chair Cameron Kroetsch regarding the report was also received.

• Amended motion approving governance and operational model recommendations carried (12‑to‑0)
• Optimus SBR report on the governance review received (carried)
• Recommendation that the market remain a Municipal Service Corporation approved (carried)
• Staff directed to develop legal and operational framework and transition plan approved (carried)
• Staff directed to include specific implementation recommendations approved (carried)
• Correspondence from Chair Cameron Kroetsch regarding the report received (carried)

Municipal Act Appeals

The Hamilton municipal council meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the provided agenda.

On May 14, 2025, the Hamilton City Council approved all Municipal Act applications listed in the minutes. The approvals include tax adjustments for errors, classification changes, exemptions, and demolition‑related reductions affecting properties such as 150 Hillyard St, 430‑436 Cannon St E, and 51 Adair Ave S. Adjustments range from increases of $43,713.23 to reductions of $85,045.89. No vote tallies were recorded; each item was approved as presented.

• Approved $43,713.23 tax increase for 150 Hillyard St (gross error) (App 44246)
• Approved $-85,045.89 tax reduction (exempt) for 430‑436 Cannon St E (App 46001)
• Approved $-3,560.98 tax reduction (classification change) for 500 Sherman Ave N (App 45874)
• Approved $4,713.99 tax increase (classification change) for 605 James St N (App 46176)
• Approved $-6,240.00 tax reduction (exempt) for 351‑355 Leaside Ave (App 46085)
• Approved $-3,726.55 tax reduction (demolition) for 1107 Main St W (App 46163)
• Approved $-11,683.62 tax reduction (gross error) for 51 Adair Ave S (App 45810)
• Approved $-2,069.95 tax reduction (exempt) for 586 Highway 6 (App 46183)

Grants Sub-Committee

The Grants Sub-Committee will meet to review the City Enrichment Fund's appeals process and consider confidential recommendations for the 2025 fund.

• Review City Enrichment Fund appeals process guidelines
• Consider 2025 City Enrichment Fund recommendations
• Approve minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting

The committee approved a $7,944,520 allocation from the City Enrichment Fund, including one‑time uses of $175,000 and $26,251 for specific arts and youth programs. It also approved the City Enrichment Fund appeals process, funding it up to $50,000 and delegating execution authority. All motions were carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $7,944,520 City Enrichment Fund allocation (5‑0)
• Approved one‑time $175,000 use from Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve for Arts streams (5‑0)
• Approved one‑time $26,251 use from City Enrichment Fund Reserve #112230 for Wesley Youth Housing (5‑0)
• Approved list of 20 specific grants, with funding withheld pending additional information by July 20 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved payment plan (Appendix D) for the fund (5‑0)
• Approved City Enrichment Fund appeals process, funded up to $50,000 from Reserve #112230 (5‑0)
• Delegated authority to Director of Communications and Engagement to execute appeals agreements (5‑0)
• Directed staff to assign payments to applicants’ legal names as listed in confidential appendix (5‑0)

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities will review a motion regarding a new Hamilton Street Railway fare program designed to assist disabled riders. The meeting will also include updates on the Multi Year Accessibility Plan, the HSR fare policies, and working group reports.

• Motion to develop a new HSR fare program for disabled riders
• Review of HSR Fare Policies
• Multi Year Accessibility Plan Status Report 2023
• Protected Intersection Guidelines presentation
• Delegation on Social Media Plan for 'Ability First' Accessibility Fair

The Accessibility Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 8 meeting. It received a delegation on the social‑media plan for the Ability First Accessibility Fair and accepted several informational reports, including the Hamilton Street Railway fare policies and the 2023 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan status. The committee carried a motion directing Council staff to investigate a new HSR reduced‑fare program for disabled riders and to report back to the Public Works Committee by Q4 2025.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• April 8 minutes approved (carried)
• Delegation from Camila Grullon on social‑media plan received (carried)
• Report PW23024(c) on HSR fare policies received (carried)
• Chair directed to respond to HSR staff on fare policies (carried)
• Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan Status Report 2023 received (carried)
• Accessible Transportation Services 2024 performance report received (carried)
• Motion to request feasibility study of new HSR fare program carried

Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee

The Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee is meeting to review an overview of the Planning and Business Improvement Area Framework. The session includes updates on the Journey Mapping Project and the Open for Business Sub-Committee.

• Overview of Planning and Business Improvement Area Framework
• Journey Mapping Project Overview
• Open for Business Sub-Committee Update
• Updates from Business Development Office

Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors is meeting to review a board update and consider the 2025 operating budget. The board will also discuss the 2025 allocation for Tourism Hamilton project funding requests.

• 2025 Operating Budget
• Tourism Hamilton Project Funding Requests – 2025 Allocation (Report HTDC25001)

Hamilton Licensing Tribunal

The Hamilton Licensing Tribunal will meet to conduct an appeal hearing concerning the refusal of license renewals. The session focuses on a specific application for tobacco and specialty vape licenses.

• Appeal hearing for Farooq regarding refusal of Specialty Vape license renewal
• Appeal hearing for Farooq regarding refusal of Tobacco license renewal

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

The City Council will review a series of correspondence items, including updates on fire damage repairs at Woodlands Park Washroom, a potential spill at Stormwater Management Facility #53, delays in 2025 property tax bill delivery, an expansion of the shared e‑scooter program on Hamilton Mountain, and a city‑wide Next Generation 9‑1‑1 update. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Order to Comply – fire damage at Woodlands Park Washroom, 501 Barton St E (Ward 3)
• Potential spill incident at Stormwater Management Facility #53 (Ward 11)
• Advance mailing and delivery delays for 2025 property tax bills (city‑wide)
• Shared commercial e‑scooter program expansion to Hamilton Mountain service area (Wards 6, 7, 8, 14)
• Next Generation 9‑1‑1 (NG9‑1‑1) system update (city‑wide)

Delegated Consent Authority

The Delegated Consent Authority will consider two B‑25 applications. The first concerns 174‑180 Ottawa Street North in Ward 4, represented by Landwise for Indwell Community Homes. The second concerns 390 Millen Road in Ward 10, represented by Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants‑M. Johnston for Lukkon Industries Corp. The council will vote to approve or reject each consent.

• B‑25:023 – 174‑180 Ottawa Street North (Ward 4); Agent: Landwise; Owner: Indwell Community Homes
• B‑25:029 – 390 Millen Road (Ward 10); Agent: Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants‑M. Johnston; Owner: Lukkon Industries Corp.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review 27 applications for minor variances and consent applications across Hamilton, Ancaster, Flamborough, and Stoney Creek. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on May 8, 2025, at City Hall.

• Review of 68 Holmes Avenue (Ward 1) variance application
• Review of 1362–1374 Barton Street East (Ward 4) consent application
• Review of 13–25 King Street East, Stoney Creek (Ward 5) variance application
• Review of 851, 859, 867-955 North Waterdown Drive (Ward 15) variance application
• Review of 39 Grayrocks Avenue (Ward 6) variance application

Facility Naming Sub-Committee

The Facility Naming Sub‑Committee will meet on May 8 2025 to consider several naming applications. Items for information include a municipal naming application for the Trail along Spencer Creek to become the Kenneth Hall Memorial Trail, and another for Tyne Park to become the Thomas McDade Parkette. The committee will also consider a motion concerning 1328 Barton Street in Ward 10, Stoney Creek/Hamilton. Standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and declarations of interest will also be addressed.

• Municipal naming application: Trail along Spencer Creek to Kenneth Hall Memorial Trail
• Municipal naming application: Tyne Park to Thomas McDade Parkette
• Motion regarding 1328 Barton Street, Ward 10, Stoney Creek/Hamilton
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the January 27 2025 meeting

The committee officially renamed the Winona Scout Hall as the John Koudys Winona Scout Hall and the Glanbrook Arena Mezzanine as the Vern Gaddye Mezzanine, with both motions carried unanimously (4‑0). It also received and referred for further study two municipal naming applications: the Kenneth Hall Memorial Trail and the Tyne Park to Thomas McDade Parkette. All actions were approved by a vote of 4‑0.

• Approved naming of Winona Scout Hall (1328 Barton St) as “John Koudys Winona Scout Hall” (4‑0)
• Approved naming of Glanbrook Arena Mezzanine (4300 Binbrook Rd) as “Vern Gaddye Mezzanine” (4‑0)
• Received Municipal Property and Building Naming Application for Kenneth Hall Memorial Trail (unanimous)
• Referred Kenneth Hall Memorial Trail application to staff for further investigation (4‑0)
• Received Municipal Property and Building Naming Application for Tyne Park to Thomas McDade Parkette (unanimous)
• Referred Tyne Park to Thomas McDade application to staff for further investigation (4‑0)

Council

The City Council meeting will consider several items for information and committee recommendations, then move to items for consideration including a semi‑autonomous Board of Health transition process, revised 2025 Tax Policies and Area Rating, and an extension of the Vacant Unit Tax Declaration deadline. Motions will be voted on for appointments and amendments to previous committee items. A series of by‑law votes will set property classes, tax ratios, tax rates, special charges, storm and sanitary sewer charges, heritage designation, address naming, administrative penalties, lot‑control changes, parking regulations, and the sale of a portion of an alley.

• Adopt 2025 Tax Policies and Area Rating (Item 8.2) – city‑wide tax changes
• By‑law 084 – Set optional property classes for the year 2025
• By‑law 088 – Impose storm and sanitary sewer charges on land abutting Rymal Road East
• By‑law 099 – Permanently close and sell a portion of the alleyway at 39 Grosvenor Avenue South
• Item 8.3 – Extend Vacant Unit Tax Declaration deadline to May 30 city‑wide

Council approved a private water service connection for the property at 7030 Twenty Road East, directing staff to work with the owner and stating the owner will bear all costs (vote 12‑3). The council also approved a citizen‑engagement panel to review the Carlisle Road and Centre Road intersection design, with a vote of 14‑1, and directed that any design revisions be incorporated for construction in 2026. Additional actions included referring the 2024 Hamilton Stadium community bookings report to the Wentworth District School Board (15‑0), authorizing a demolition permit for 535 Old Dundas Road (13‑2), and sending the green‑building standards report back to staff (12‑3).

• Approved private water service connection for 7030 Twenty Road East (12‑3)
• Approved citizen‑engagement panel for Carlisle Road & Centre Road intersection (14‑1)
• Referred 2024 Hamilton Stadium community bookings report to Wentworth District School Board (15‑0)
• Authorized demolition permit for 535 Old Dundas Road, Ancaster (13‑2)
• Referred Green Building Standards engagement report back to staff (12‑3)
• Approved overall Public Works Committee recommendations (15‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)

Waste Management Sub Committee

The Waste Management Sub-Committee is meeting to receive information and presentations on several waste initiatives. The session focuses on updates to the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and the transition of the Blue Box program.

• Solid Waste Management Master Plan and action item updates
• Blue Box Transition presentation
• Compressed Natural Gas Waste Collection Vehicles
• Diversion containers at Hamilton Stadium
• Promotion and Education Update

The Waste Management Sub‑Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It adopted the minutes from the November 14 2024 meeting and recorded that the February 18 2025 meeting had no quorum. The committee voted to receive six presentations from the February 18 meeting and to receive eight items for information covering solid‑waste planning, the Blue Box transition, and related topics. No items were considered for decision.

• Approved agenda as presented (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of November 14, 2024; noted February 18, 2025 had no quorum (CARRIED)
• Received six presentations: Glanbrook Landfill Stage 3, Blue Box Transition, Solid Waste Management Master Plan, Multi‑Residential Garbage Cart Pilot, Promotion and Education Update, Waste Diversion at City Facilities (CARRIED)
• Received eight items for information: Solid Waste Management Master Plan, Blue Box Transition, Waste Composition Studies – REVISED, Promotion and Education Update, Diversion Containers at Hamilton Stadium, Compressed Natural Gas Waste Collection Vehicles, 2020 Solid Waste Management Master Plan Update Action Items (CARRIED)

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee (Special - DC Hearing)

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council's Weekly Correspondence Listing

City Council is reviewing a listing of correspondence, resolutions, and communication updates. This is a procedural listing where members may request specific items be placed on a Committee agenda.

• Correspondence regarding Treat Accessibly Preparation Day on October 16, 2025
• Online survey for New Community Recreation Centre Design and Development
• Support for investigating 'demolition by neglect' from Durand Neighbourhood Association Inc.
• Communication update on the Clean and Green Hamilton Strategy 2024 Year End Update
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding carbon tax, daylight savings time, and heavy vehicle monitoring

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Seniors Advisory Committee will receive a staff presentation on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The meeting will include updates from the Housing, Communications, and Getting Around working groups, as well as reports on upcoming senior events such as International Day of Older Persons and the Seniors Kick‑off Event. No motions or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Staff Presentation – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Housing Working Group update
• Communications Working Group update
• Getting Around Working Group update
• International Day of Older Persons and Seniors Kick‑off Event updates

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee will review the 2025 Budget Adjustments and the Transfer Payments and Grants Audit. It will also discuss the review of development charges and developer incentives. Several motions will be considered, including a pilot funding for a social prescribing project and equipment support for seniors outreach services.

• 2025 Budget Adjustments (Item 8.1)
• Transfer Payments and Grants Audit (Item 8.2)
• Review of Development Charges and Developer Incentives (Item 8.3)
• One Year Pilot Funding for Financially Assisted Social Prescribing Project in Ward 4 (Motion 9.1)
• Support for Equipment Replacement, Seniors Outreach Services (SOS) Stoney Creek (Motion 9.4)

The Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approved a series of 2025 budget adjustments, covering temporary position extensions, staff transfers, budget transfers, capital budget changes and appropriations of $250,000 or more (vote 7‑0). It accepted the Transfer Payments and Grants Audit report, approved the management response and directed the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services to implement it (vote 6‑0). The committee also approved the Review of Development Charges and Developer Incentives report, ordered its publication, set a public meeting for June 12, 2025, and instructed staff to prepare a revised by‑law for the July 10 meeting (vote 7‑0). Finally, it removed the completed “Enhancing Support for Growth” item from the Outstanding Business List (vote 7‑0).

• Approved 2025 budget adjustments and $250k+ capital appropriations (7‑0)
• Approved Transfer Payments and Grants Audit management response and directed GM to implement (6‑0)
• Approved Development Charges review, publication, public meeting designation and staff report directive (7‑0)
• Removed completed growth‑funding item from Outstanding Business List (7‑0)
• Received delegation from Stoney Creek Seniors Outreach Services for snowblower funding
• Received CityHousing Accounts Payable Special Investigation report (Fraud and Waste Report #73367)
• Received Treasurer’s Investment Report 2024 Fiscal Year by Aon
• Received Reserve/Revenue Fund Investment Performance Report as of Dec 31 2024

Emergency and Community Services Committee

The Emergency & Community Services Committee will meet on May 1, 2025 to review several proposals. It will consider a city‑wide Group Purchasing Services agreement (HSC18026(b)), a delegated authority for long‑term care in Ward 7 and Ward 13 (HSC25024), and a sole‑source procurement for a solar‑panel ambulance initiative (HSC25028). The agenda also includes a delegation from the Mohawk Sports Park Council on the Mohawk Sports Park Revitalization Project and routine approvals such as the previous meeting minutes.

• Group Purchasing Services (city‑wide) – HSC18026(b)
• Long‑Term Care Delegated Authority for Ward 7 and Ward 13 – HSC25024
• Sole Source Solar Panel Ambulance Initiative – HSC25028
• Delegation from Mohawk Sports Park Council on Mohawk Sports Park Revitalization Project
• Approval of ECS Minutes 25-003 from March 20, 2025

The Emergency and Community Services Committee approved several single‑source procurements, including a solar‑panel ambulance initiative (5‑1 vote) and city‑wide group purchasing supplies (6‑0 vote). It also granted delegated authority for long‑term‑care agreements up to $250,000 (6‑0 vote). An extra five minutes was granted for a presentation by Kevin Gonci, and the agenda and previous minutes were approved. All motions were carried.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of March 20, 2025 approved (carried)
• Extra 5 minutes for Kevin Gonci delegation approved (6‑0)
• Delegation from Kevin Gonci received (carried)
• Group Purchasing Services single‑source procurement approved (6‑0)
• Long‑Term Care Delegated Authority approvals up to $250,000 (6‑0)
• Solar Panel Ambulance Initiative single‑source procurement approved (5‑1)

General Issues Committee

The General Issues Committee will discuss several motions, including a proposal to revitalize the Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridor with live/work opportunities. It will also consider options for below‑market homeownership in the Roxborough Park Housing Demonstration Project, a request for a staff report on a municipal vaping products tax, and coordination of infrastructure projects for the Glanbrook Arena and a proposed recreation centre. A presentation on the Green Building Standards Implementation Plan will be reviewed as well.

• Motion: Revitalization of Kenilworth Avenue North Commercial Corridor – live/work opportunities
• Motion: Additional below‑market and attainable homeownership opportunities in Roxborough Park Housing Demonstration Project
• Motion: Request for staff report on implementation of a municipal vaping products tax
• Motion: Coordination of current infrastructure projects to support Glanbrook Arena and proposed recreation centre
• Presentation: Green Building Standards Implementation Plan

The General Issues Committee approved the Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee minutes, the Accessibility Committee minutes and the Hamilton‑Wentworth School Board Liaison Committee minutes, each with unanimous votes. It also approved a $511,820 Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for the 9075‑9089 Airport Road West site in Glanbrook. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Light Rail Transit Sub‑Committee Minutes LRTC 25‑002 (11‑0)
• Approved Accessibility Committee Minutes ACPD 25‑004 (11‑0)
• Approved Hamilton‑Wentworth School Board Liaison Committee Minutes PBLC 25‑001 (12‑0)
• Approved $511,820 Tax Increment Grant for 9075‑9089 Airport Road West, Glanbrook (12‑0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the April 9, 2025 General Issues Committee meeting (carried)
• Received delegations on Residential Care Facility Subsidy and Green Building Standards (carried)
• Recessed committee for 39 minutes (carried)

Hamilton Veterans Committee

The Hamilton Veterans Committee will meet to review several information items. The agenda includes discussions on Decoration Day, grave research, and a planned remembrance crosswalk in Ward 15.

• Remembrance crosswalk planned for Ward 15
• Decoration Day information
• Research a Grave information
• Volunteer Advisory Committee / Community Liaison Group mandate, roles and composition