1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Added Items, if applicable, will be noted with **)

2.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

3.

CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

April 12, 2017

4.2

April 20, 2017

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from the Municipality of Port Hope regarding a resolution requesting that the Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change revise the existing legislation to explicitly ban construction of incinerators, and phase out the use of existing incinerators in Ontario.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence from the City of Kawartha Lakes to Lisa Thompson, MPP respecting a resolution in support of the efforts to eliminate barriers to employment opportunities for CCA’s and allow Ontario farmers the freedom to engage in business with expert of their choice.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee for comment.

5.3

Correspondence from Donna Cripps, Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN in response to the City of Hamilton’s correspondence respecting the Gender Identity and Gender Expression; Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Persons.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.4

Correspondence from John Vesprini, a resident of Stoney Creek respecting the Speed Monitors on Lake Avenue Drive.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Public Works

5.5

Correspondence from the City of Kingston respecting a resolution requesting the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to consider additional safety measures, including prohibition, regarding the transportation of all hazardous materials during severe weather conditions.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.6

Correspondence from the Honourable Dipika Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs in celebration of the 33rd anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Seniors Advisory Committee.

5.7

Correspondence from Michael Hoffman, VP, Finance & Operations, Actlabs requesting a 1 year extension to defer a portion of development charges.

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to the General Manager of Finance & Corporate Services for a report to the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee.

5.8

Correspondence respecting the Light Rail Transit Project:

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to the consideration of the General Issues Committee Report 17-009

(a)       Mike Hutchings

(b)       The Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association (KNA) Executive

(c)        Andrew Newitt

** (d) Erin Shacklette

** (e) Patti Encinas

** (f) Dr. Thorsten Klaus

** (g) Matthew Nash

** (h) Lori Moulden

5.9

Correspondence from the Township of Adjala – Tosorontio to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau respecting a resolution requesting that the federal and provincial governments waive the taxes payable on the purchase of Canadian Flags or Canada 150 Anniversary flag for the year 2017.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.10

** Correspondence from Laura Pettigrew, General Counsel, Ombudsman Ontario notifying the City of Hamilton of an Ombudsman Investigation respecting a complaint alleging that, on March 23 and 24, the General Issues Committee held meetings that did not comply with the open meeting rules in the Municipal Act, 2001.

Recommendation:  Be received.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Planning Committee Report 17-007 – April 18, 2017

6.2

General Issues Committee Report 17-009 – April 19, 2017

6.3

Public Works Committee Report 17-006 – April 20, 2017

6.4

Board of Health Report 17-003  - April 20, 2017 (to be distributed)

6.5

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 17-006 – April 24, 2017 (to be distributed)

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Christie Classic Antique Show – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.2

A Day on the Bridge – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.3

Support for the Issuance of a Licence for Clifford Brewing Co.

7.4

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) Approved Project Financing (FCS16083(a)) (City Wide) (Item 8.1) (referred to Council by the General Issues Committee on April 19, 2017)

7.5

Sew Hungry – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.6

Waterdown Arts And Music Festival – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.7

Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum for B-Line (PED17056) (City Wide) (Item 8.2) (Referred to Council by the General Issues Committee on April 19, 2017)

** Councillor Jackson's Speech respecting the LRT

7.8

Cost Implications to the City of Hamilton Should the Light Rail Transit Project be Discontinued (PED17085) (City Wide) (Item 8.3) (Referred to Council by the General Issues Committee on April 19, 2017)

7.9

Impact on City Infrastructure of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project (PW17036/PED17087) (City Wide) (Item 8.4) (Referred to Council by the General Issues Committee on April 19, 2017)

7.10

Lifting of Item 8(e) of the General Issues Committee Report 17-008, Tabled at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting

7.11

Installation of an All-Way Stop Control at East 33rd and Queensdale Avenue (Ward 6)

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

** Licences for Individuals to Grow and Harvest Marijuana for their own Medical Use

8.2

** Community Grants for Ward 3

8.3

** Residential Municipal Relief Assistance Program for Basement Flooding for the Event of April 20, 2017 (City Wide)

9.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

10.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1

Closed Session Minutes – April 12, 2017 (distributed under separate cover)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (c), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (c), (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition of land for City purposes and to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the City; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

10.2

** Selection Committee Report 17-001 (distributed under separate cover)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees.

11.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

Bill No.

067

To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking

Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)

Ward: 8

Bill No.

068

To Amend By-law No. 11-285, a By-law to Control Noise

Ward: City Wide

Bill No.

069

To Amend By-law No. 07-170, a By-law to License and Regulate Various Businesses

Schedule 7 (Kennels and Pet Shops)

Ward: City Wide

Bill No.

070

To Amend By-law No. 01-215, Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 5 (Stop Control)

Ward: 6

Bill No.

071

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

12.

ADJOURNMENT