CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES

21-022
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Present:
  • F. Eisenberger,
  • M. Wilson,
  • J. Farr,
  • N. Nann,
  • S. Merulla,
  • T. Jackson,
  • E. Pauls,
  • J. Danko,
  • B. Clark,
  • M. Pearson,
  • B. Johnson,
  • L. Ferguson,
  • A. VanderBeek,
  • J. Partridge,
  • T. Whitehead,
  • and Russ Powers

  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByClark

    ​That Council move into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Committee Reports.

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByFerguson
    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByRuss Powers

    Rise and Report

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByJackson
    1. GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – Urban Growth City-Wide Consultation Summary Report (PED17010(m)) (City Wide) (Item 8.1)

     

    That Report PED17011(m), respecting GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – Urban Growth City-Wide Consultation Summary Report, be received

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
  • Moved ByClark
    Seconded ByFarr
    1. GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – Final Land Needs Assessment and Addendum and Peer Review Results (PED17010(n)) (City Wide) (Item 8.2)

     

    (a)       That the City of Hamilton Land Needs Assessment to 2051 – Technical Working Paper, prepared by Lorius & Associates, dated March 2021, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED17010(n), and Addendum, prepared by Lorius & Associates, dated October 2021, attached as Appendix “A1” to Report PED17010(n), for the GRIDS 2 / MCR integrated growth management planning process, be received;

     

    (b)       That the Land Needs Assessment Peer Review, prepared by Watson & Associates, dated October 2021, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED17010(n), be received;

     

    (c)        That the following reports be received:

     

    (i)         Residential Intensification Market Demand Study, prepared by Lorius and Associates, dated March 2021, attached as Appendix “C” to Report PED17010(n);

     

    (ii)        Residential Intensification Supply Update, dated March 2021, attached as Appendix “D” to Report PED17010(n);

     

    (iii)       Existing Designated Greenfield Area Density Analysis, dated March 2021, attached as Appendix “E” to Report PED17010(n).

     

    For (15)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    Opposed (1)Ferguson
    CARRIED (15 to 1)
  • Moved ByDanko
    Seconded ByClark
    1. GRIDS 2 and Municipal Comprehensive Review – “How Should Hamilton Grow? Evaluation” (PED17010(o)) (City Wide) (Item 8.3)

    (a)       That staff be directed to report to the Planning Committee annually on residential development activity including, but not limited to, the City’s residential intensification rate; construction activity in terms of housing mix; the City’s supply of vacant land to accommodate forecasted growth; and, a comparison of actual versus forecasted growth, as per the land needs assessment, to allow for adjustment, as needed, due to any negative or positive impacts of the adopted City of Hamilton urban boundary and  growth strategy.

     

    (b)       That staff be authorized and directed to evaluate requests for expansion from Waterdown up to a maximum size of 5 ha of which 50% may be for residential use, as per the Screening Criteria and Evaluation Tool (Waterdown), and report back to Council with the results of the evaluation analysis;

     

    (c)       That the Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy (GRIDS 2) / Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) “How Should Hamilton Grow?” Evaluation, including associated technical supporting reports, attached as Appendix “A”, as amended, to Report PED17010(o), be received;

     

    (d)       That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee no later than January 2022 with a draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA), as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review, that implements the following growth directions, and to seek approval to present the draft OPA to the Province for review, and to the public for consultation, as part of the City’s Growth Plan conformity exercise:

     

    (i)        A projected household growth of 110,300 households;

     

    (ii)       An average intensification target of not less than 60% and not more than 80% between 2021 and 2051;

     

    (iii)      A planned minimum density of 60 persons and jobs per hectare (pjh) in existing Designated Greenfield Areas;

     

    (v)       An Employment Area land need of 0 ha to 2051, to be confirmed subject to the finalization of the Employment Land Review, including deferred requests;

     

     

    (e)      That the draft Official Plan Amendment include no expansion to the urban boundary;

     

    (f)       That the draft Official Plan Amendment identify a Community Area Land need of 0 ha beyond 2031, to be reviewed at least every 10 years, as part of future Municipal Comprehensive Reviews, as required under the provincial Planning Act and Places To Grow Act;

     

    (g)       That any determination on the Community Area Land need between 2021 and 2031, be deferred until the outcome of the GRIDS1 appeals of the Rural Hamilton Official Plan and Urban Hamilton Official Plan; and,

     

    (h)  That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee annually on the impacts of the no growth option; specifically, on Social housing unit cost, land cost , square footage development costs, and mixed housing contrasting with benchmarking on current values. 

    For (13)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, B. Johnson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    Opposed (3)Whitehead, Pearson, and Ferguson
    CARRIED (13 to 3)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByFarr
    1. Update Respecting Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of Rural and Urban Hamilton Official Plans Regarding Urban Boundary Expansion in the Context of GRIDS 1 and 2006 Growth Plan (LS16029(f)/PED16248(f)) (City Wide)

     

    (a)       That the presentation provided to Committee in Closed Session, respecting Report LS16029(f)/PED16248(f) - Update Respecting Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of Rural and Urban Hamilton Official Plans Regarding Urban Boundary Expansion in the Context of GRIDS 1 and 2006 Growth Plan, be received;

     

    (b)       That the direction provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report LS16029(f)/PED16248(f) - Update Respecting Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of Rural and Urban Hamilton Official Plans Regarding Urban Boundary Expansion in the Context of GRIDS 1 and 2006 Growth Plan, be approved; and,

     

    (c)        That Report LS16029(f)/PED16248(f) - Update Respecting Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of Rural and Urban Hamilton Official Plans Regarding Urban Boundary Expansion in the Context of GRIDS 1 and 2006 Growth Plan, remain confidential.

    For (11)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Pearson, VanderBeek, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, and Russ Powers
    Opposed (3)Whitehead, Ferguson, and Partridge
    Abstain (2)B. Johnson, and Clark
    CARRIED (11 to 3)
  • Moved ByWhitehead
    Seconded ByMerulla

    That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee annually on the impacts of the no growth option; specifically, on Social housing unit cost, land cost , square footage development costs, and mixed housing contrasting with benchmarking on current values. 

    For (11)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Pauls, Clark, and Russ Powers
    Opposed (5)B. Johnson, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, and Danko
    CARRIED (11 to 5)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByB. Johnson

    Receive correspondence.

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
Call to Order

The Clerk advised of the following changes to the agenda:

  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByB. Johnson

    That the agenda for the November 19, 2021 meeting of Council be approved, as amended.

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
  • Moved ByPearson
    Seconded ByJackson
  • Moved ByPearson
    For (15)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    Opposed (1)Whitehead
    CARRIED (15 to 1)
  • Moved ByB. Johnson
    Seconded ByClark

    ​That, there being no further business, City Council be adjourned at _____ p.m.

    For (16)Eisenberger, Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Whitehead, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Partridge, Wilson, Nann, Pauls, Danko, Clark, and Russ Powers
    CARRIED (16 to 0)
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