City of Hamilton


CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

24-011

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Council Chambers

Hamilton City Hall

71 Main Street West

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Call to Order

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

May 8, 2024

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Tom Allwood, Chair, Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group, Councillor, Municipality of Grey Highlands requesting municipalities to reaffirm their unwillingness to host wind turbine projects until the appropriate ministries 

address the concerns and make stronger rules and regulations.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence from David Scott, Rosedale Tennis Club President requesting an additional $300,000 in additional loan to allow them to complete the listed projects.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services for appropriate action.

5.3

Correspondence from Laura Pettigrew, General Counsel, Ombudsman's Office respecting an investigation respecting a complaint alleging tat on October 24, 2024, the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees held a meeting that did not

comply with the open meeting rules in the Municipal Act, 2001.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.4

Correspondence from the Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility respecting June is Seniors Month: Keeping seniors fit, active and socially connected.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.5

Correspondence from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to the Provincial Planning Policy Branch respecting ERO 019-8369: Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2005, and Municipal Act, 2001 

Changes (Schedules 4, 9, and 12 of Bill 185 - the proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024).

Recommendation: Be received.

5.6

Correspondence from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.7

Correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority respecting the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.8

Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) respecting an Affordable Housing Bulletin.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Healthy and Safe Communities for appropriate action.

5.9

Correspondence from Stacy Kiss respecting Apraxia Awareness Day.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.10

Correspondence from Township of Lake of Bays requesting support for their resolution requesting that the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) receive Royal Assent.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.11

Correspondence respecting the Bayfront Park Encampments:

a.

Justin Rotsaert

b.

Mike Slattery

Recommendation: Be received and referred to Item 2(ii) of the General Issues Committee Report 24-009.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 24-002, May 3, 2024

6.2

CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Report 24-001, May 9, 2024

6.3

Public Works Committee Report 24-006, May 13, 2024

6.4

Planning Committee Report 24-007, May 14, 2024

6.5

General Issues Committee Report 24-009, May 15, 2024

6.6

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-010, May 16, 2024

6.7

Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 24-004, May 16, 2024

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Amendment to Item 8 of the Public Work Committee Report 24-001, respecting Road Rehabilitation on Argon Court, Elsa Court, Glenhaven Drive, Greendale Drive, Gretna Court, Sonesto Court and

Trevi Road in Hamilton (Ward 14), which was approved by Council on January 24, 2024

7.2

Theatre Aquarius Studio Exit (Ward 2)

7.3

Ward 2 Community Grants - Q2 2024 (Ward 2)

7.4

Stoney Creek Garden Club and Horticultural Society (Ward 5)

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

9.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

10.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

10.1

May 3, 2024 to May 16, 2024

11.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

11.1

Closed Session Minutes - May 8, 2024

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (c) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-section (c) 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 or a local board purpose.

11.2

Encampment Litigation Update (LS20023(i)) (City Wide)

(Referred to Council by the General Issues Committee on May 15, 2024)

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2) sub-sections (e) and (f) 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 or a local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

11.3

Update on a Cyber Security Incident 

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (a) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-section (a) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the security of the property of the City or a local board.

11.4

Verbal Update on Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive (formerly 47 Discovery Drive) (Ward 2) (no copy)

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (b) and (c) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2) sub-sections (b) and (c) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board purpose

12.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.1

074

To Set Optional Property Classes Within the City of Hamilton for the Year 2024
Ward: City Wide

12.2

075

To Establish Tax Ratios and Tax Reductions for the Year 2024
Ward: City Wide

12.3

076

To Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for the Year 2024
Ward: City Wide

12.4

077

To Levy a Special Charge Upon the Rateable Property in the Business Improvement Areas for the Year 2024
Ward: City Wide

12.5

078

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

13.

ADJOURNMENT