City of Hamilton
 
 
CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

20-012

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Due to the COVID-19 and the Closure of City Hall

All electronic meetings can be viewed at:

City’s Website: https://www.hamilton.ca/council-committee/council-committee-meetings/meetings-and-agendas

City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/InsideCityofHamilton or Cable 14

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Call to Order

1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

2.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1

May 20, 2020

4.

COMMUNICATIONS

4.1

Correspondence from the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board requesting that Hamilton City Council amend the Urban Hamilton Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 05-200 to reflect the re-designation of

60 Arbour Road to Urban Area within the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development for appropriate action.

4.2

Correspondence from Kirstin Jensen, Manager of Planning & Government Relations, West End Home Builders’ Association respecting the May 20, 2020, Council Agenda Items 6.1, 10.4 & 10.5: Interim Control By-law – Waterdown Community Node Area.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.3

Correspondence from Jay Krause, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, Cycle Hamilton respecting the May 20, 2020, Council Agenda Item 5.4 (g) Social Bicycles & City of Hamilton Contract.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 9.2, Update re:  City of Hamilton Bike Share Program (LS20016/PED20109(a))

4.4

Correspondence from Michael Power – President, Options for Independent Living and Development respecting some minor variances they require in order to move forward with the building permit process.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.5

Correspondence from the City of Kitchener requesting support for their resolution urging the Ontario Provincial government to pursue a partnership with the Federal government for the establishment of a universal basic income.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.6

Correspondence from the City of Cambridge requesting support for their resolution requesting the Province of Ontario for much needed funding to provide relief for Rehabilitation Facilities.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.7

Correspondence from Michael Gennari requesting that the City of Hamilton publicly commit to investing in the tools and resources necessary for community gardens to thrive in our municipality immediately.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.8

Correspondence from City of Hamilton's Taxi Brokers asking for some relief with municipal fees related to costs such as; plate renewal fees, lease renewals/registration fees, taxi cab license fees etc.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.9

Correspondence from Kevin Gonci requesting that the City of Hamilton examining the Commonwealth Games risk carefully.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development for appropriate action.

4.10

Correspondence Inc. in support of for Councillor Jason Farr's Motion to Utilize the Rooftop of York Boulevard Parkade as a Temporary Open-Air Performance Space:

4.10.a

Mark Furukawa, Dr. Disc ( Hamilton ) Inc.

4.10.b

Brodie Schwendiman, Owner/Operator, The Casbah 

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 6.1

5.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

5.1

CONSENT ITEMS

5.2

PUBLIC HEARINGS / WRITTEN DELEGATIONS

5.2.a

Written delegations calling for the continuity of Bike Share in Hamilton:

5.2.a.a

Jay Krause, Chair, Cycle Hamilton Board of Directors

5.2.a.b

Chris Ritsma on behalf of several Hamilton residents

5.2.a.c

Cindy Gangaram, Chair – Environment Hamilton Board of Directors

5.2.a.d

Kojo Damptey, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion 

5.2.a.e

McMaster Students Union

5.2.a.f

Wayne Terryberry Acting Chair - McMaster Active Transportation Committee

5.2.a.g

Kate Flynn, Acting Director, Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk College

5.2.a.h

Sean Van Koughnett, Associate Vice-President (Students and Learning) & Dean of Students McMaster University

5.2.a.i

Rebekah Jackson-Gravely

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 5.4 (f) Public Bike Share Transit Contract Update (PED20109(a))

5.2.b

Written delegation from Tim Potocic on behalf of the Arts community in full support of the Community Enrichment Fund applicants.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 5.4 (a) 2020 City Enrichment Funding Recommendations.

5.3

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

5.3.a

Public Health Services Post-Peak Framework (BOH20010) (City Wide)

5.3.b

Hamilton Reopens: A Roadmap to Our New Reality (HSC20019) (City Wide) 

5.4

DISCUSSION ITEMS

5.4.a

2020 City Enrichment Funding Recommendations (GRA20003) (City Wide)

5.4.b

Award of Request for Proposal C11-55-19, Waste Collection Services (PW16059(g)) (City Wide)

5.4.c

Waste Free Ontario Act Update – Preferred Blue Box Transition Date (PW20028) (City Wide)

5.4.d

Development Charges Interest Rate Recommendation Related to Bill 108 Changes and Related Site Plan Changes (FCS20028 / PED20105) (City Wide)

5.4.e

Ontario Energy Board Notice of Hearing for Enbridge Gas Inc.’s Integrated Resource Planning Proposal – OEB File Number: EB-2020-0091 (PED20103) (City Wide)

5.4.f

Public Bike Share Transit Contract Update (PED20109(a))(Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 13)

Discussion of Appendix "A" of this report in Closed Session is pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City; the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of a local board.

6.

MOTIONS

6.1

Utilizing the Rooftop of York Boulevard Parkade as Temporary Open-Air Performance Space

6.2

Establishing a LaSalle Park Acquisition Task Force - WITHDRAWN

6.3

Amendment to the Loan Agreement between the City of Hamilton and the Winona Peach Festival

7.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

7.1

Future of LaSalle Park

7.2

Interim Continuation of the SoBi Bike Share Program

7.3

Financial Impact of Declining Transit Revenues

8.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

9.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

9.1

Closed Session Minutes - May 20, 2020

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

9.2

Appendix "A" to Report PED20109(a), Public Bike Share Transit Contract Update (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 13)

Discussion of Appendix "A" to this report is pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City; the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of a local board.

9.3

Administrative Penalty System Online Payment Service (PED20110) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of a local board.

10.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

10.1

105

To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11 on Plan 62R-15395 as Part of Kingsview Drive

Ward: 9

10.2

106

Being a By-law to Permanently Close a Portion of a Fletcher Avenue, Hamilton, established by Registered Plan 452, in the City of Hamilton, subject to Instrument No. VM175601, being All of PIN 17571-0081 (LT), City of Hamilton

Ward: 5

10.3

107

Being a By-law to Permanently Close a Portion of the Road Allowance of Harrison Road, established by Lots 20 & 21, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1, Plan 62R-5283, being Part of PIN 17383-0144 (LT), City of Hamilton

Ward: 11

10.4

108

Being a By-law to Permanently Close a Portion of the Road Allowance of Harrison Road, established by Firstly: Part of Road Allowance between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5283, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT), Secondly: Part Lot 20, Concession 7 in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 2 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT), Thirdly: Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 4 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT)

Ward: 11

10.5

109

Being a By-law to Permanently Close a Portion of the Road Allowance of Harrison Road, established by Firstly: Part of Road Allowance Between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 8, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 6 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT), Secondly: Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, in the Geographic Township of Binbrook, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 8 on Plan 62R-5181, being Part of the PIN 17383-0144 (LT)

Ward: 11

10.6

110

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

11.

ADJOURNMENT