General Issues Agenda for January 22 and 27, 2014 Rescheduled from Jan 15 & 17, 2014

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City of Hamilton

Wednesday January 22 and Monday January 27 Rescheduled from

Wednesday, January 15 and Friday, January 17, 2014

 

9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
City Hall
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario

Carolyn Biggs
Legislative Coordinator
(905) 546-2424 ext. 2604

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  1. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

ADDED CONSENT ITEM

 

5.9       City of Hamilton/Ministry of Transportation 2013/14 Dedicated Gas Tax Funding Agreement (Interim Six-Month Program) (FCS14011) (City Wide)

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

7.2       The Current and Future State of Hamilton’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector (PED14006) (City Wide)

 

            This item has been re-scheduled to the February 19 meeting of the Committee to allow the consultants to be able to present to the Committee.

 

ADDED DISCUSSION

 

8.6       Report 14-001 of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Sub-Committee – January 16, 2014

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

 

12.3    City v. Attorney General of Canada, Superior Court Action C383-04 – Litigation Update (LS04021(g)) (City Wide)

12.4    Bell Canada Municipal Access Agreement (LS14001/PW14006) (City Wide)

 

            As external legal counsel is required for the discussion of these items, these two reports are deferred to the January 27 meeting of the General Issues Committee.

 

ADDED PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

 

12.5    Personnel Matter respecting Recreation Facilities (No Copy)

Pursuant to Sub-section 8.1(b) of the City’s Procedural By-law 10-053, and Sub-section 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

 

MOTIONS

 

9.1       City of Hamilton Lawsuit against the Federal Government respecting the Red Hill Valley Parkway

 

            As a result of the In Camera report being deferred to January 27, discussion of this motion will also be deferred to January 27.

 

  1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1       November 26, 2013 (2014 Draft Budget Overview)

3.2       November 28, 2013 (2014 Tax-Supported Capital Budget)

3.3       December4 and 6, 2013 (Regular)

3.4       December 6, 2013 (2014 Rate Budget/2014 Capital Budget)

3.5       December 11, 2013 (Special GIC – Land Acquisition)

  1. DELEGATION REQUESTS

For Today’s Meeting

4.1       Request from Scott Warren, Global Spectrum, to seek approval on Naming Rights for Copps Coliseum

For Future Meeting

4.2       Request from Christopher B. Cutler to speak to the issue of putting out a Request for Proposal leading to the privatization of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market

4.3       Request from Sylvia Boyce, Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Ontario and Atlantic Canada, United Steelworkers Canadian National Office, respecting Enforcement of theCriminal Code/ Westray Bill

4.4       Delegation from the United Steelworkers (Mike Hnatjuk, Frank Miceli, Michael Miscio, Peter Ridehalgh) to speak to the Westray Bill Enforcement

  1. CONSENT ITEMS

5.1     Hamilton Police Service Monthly Report PSB13-114

5.2       Hamilton Police Service Monthly Report PSB13-124

5.3       Statistics – Hamilton Community Correctional Centre (HCCC) – 94 York Blvd. (PSB13-113)

5.4       Minutes of Various Sub-Committees (For Information Purposes Only)

(a)       Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities – October 8, 2013

(b)       Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities – November 12, 2013

(c)        Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee – October 8, 2013

(d)       Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee – November 12, 2013

5.5       Hamilton Downtown/West Harbourfront Remediation Loan Pilot Program (PED09263(b)) (Wards1, 2 and 3) (Outstanding Business List Item)

5.6       Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.) Revised Board of Management (PED19252(d)) (Ward 2)

5.7       Community Improvement Initiatives Piers 5 to 8 (PED11188(d)) (Ward 2)

5.8       2014 Corporate-Based Departmental Business Plans (CM12017(b)) (City Wide)

NOTE:  Due to bulk, only the 2014 Departmental Business Plans are included in this package. The 2014 Corporate-Based Departmental Business Plan, in its entirety, can be viewed on the City of Hamilton website at www.hamilton.ca.

  1. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DELEGATIONS
  2. PRESENTATIONS

7.1      Hamilton Music Strategy (PED14001) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

 

            Presentation

 

7.2       The Current and Future State of Hamilton’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector (PED14006) (City Wide)

NOTE:     Due to bulk, only the Table of Contents, Executive Summary and Introduction of Appendix “A” are attached to Report PED14006. The document entitled, “City of Hamilton – The Current and Future State of Hamilton’s Manufacturing Sector” can be viewed in its entirety on the City’s website at www.hamilton.ca.

 

7.3       Transit Customer Information Service Enhancements Suite (PW14005) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

 

            Presentation

 

7.4       West Harbour Piers 5 to 8 Servicing Studies and Pro Forma Analysis (PED14002) (Ward 2)

 

            Presentation

NOTE:       Due to bulk, only the Executive Summary and Recommendations contained in Appendix “A” are attached. The document, in its entirety, can be viewed on the City of Hamilton website at www.hamilton.ca.

 

7.5(b)  Relocation of Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Courtrooms and Offices (PED13204(b)/PW13079(b)/LS13035(b)/FCS13090(b)) (City Wide)

Presentation

 

7.5(a)  Revisions to Relocation of Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Courtrooms and Offices (PED13204(a)/PW13079(a)/LS13035(a)/ FCS13090(a)) (City Wide)

7.5       Relocation of Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Courtrooms and Offices (PED13204/PW13079/LS13035/ FCS13090) (City Wide)

NOTE:      Reports 7.5 and 7.5(a) were referred back to staff by General Issues Committee on November 20, 2013.Appendices “A” and “B” referred to in the Analysis/ Rationale for Recommendation section on Page 9 can be viewed in their entirety on the City of Hamilton website at www.hamilton.ca.

7.6       Report 13-003 of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Sub-Committee – December 12, 2013

            Presentation

  1. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1       Niagara to Greater Toronto Area (NGTA) Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment Study – Western Golden Horseshoe Municipal Network Charter (PW13020(b)/PED13044(b)) (City Wide)

8.2       Service Delivery Review – Call Handling Review Implementation (FCS13098/CM13017) (City Wide)

NOTE:     Tabled by Committee on December 4, 2013

8.3       Hamilton Technology Centre (HTC) – Maintenance and Repairs (PED14005) (Ward 15)

8.4       Report 13-007 of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities – December 10, 2013

8.5       Report 13-002 of the Non-Union Compensation Sub-Committee – December 10, 2013

NOTE:     Confidential Appendix “A” referred to in Items 1 and 2 of Report 13-002 have been distributed under separate cover.

  1. MOTIONS

9.1       City of Hamilton Lawsuit against the Federal Government respecting the Red Hill Valley Parkway (Deferred from December 4/6, 2013 GIC Meeting)

9.2       Public Art Piece Honouring Lincoln M. Alexander

  1. NOTICES OF MOTION
  2. GENERAL INFORMATION/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1    Outstanding Business List Items

(a)       Revised Due Dates

Item V:      Citizens’ Committee Report on Farmers’ Market White Paper

Due Date:      January 15, 2014

Revised Due Date: _________________________

Item W:     Temporary Promotional Transit Fare Special Program

Due Date:      November 20, 2013

Revised Due Date: _________________________

(b)       Items to be removed from the Outstanding Business List:

      Joint Municipal Opportunities for Bulk Purchasing (GIC – November 20, 2013)

Item C:      Hamilton Downtown/West Harbourfront Remedia-tion Loan Pilot Program Expansion and Continuance (Item 5.3)

Item Q:      Waterfront and Shoreline (Item 7.3)

Item Y:      Waterfront Initiatives Financing Strategy (Item 7.3)

Item CC:   Establishment of a Hamilton Music Strategy (Item 7.1)

Item DD:   Provincial Offences Administration Court House P/T Temporary Location Options (Items 8.4 and 8.4(a))

Item EE:   Provincial Offences Administration Court House P/T Long-Term Location Options (Items 8.4 and 8.4(a)

  1. PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

12.1     Closed Session Minutes – December 4 and 6, 2013

12.2    Closed Session Minutes – December 11, 2013

12.3    City v. Attorney General of Canada, Superior Court Action C383-04 – Litigation Update (LS04021(g)) (City Wide) (Report to be distributed)

            Pursuant to Sub-section 8.1(e) of the City’s Procedural By-law 10-053, and Sub-section 239 (b) 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 municipality or local board

(NOTE:    As outside legal counsel will be attending to speak to this issue, discussion of this item will be assigned to a specific time.)

12.4    Bell Canada Municipal Access Agreement (LS14001/PW14006) (City Wide)

            Pursuant to Sub-section 8.1(e) of the City’s Procedural By-law 10-053, and Sub-section 239 (b) 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 municipality or local board

(NOTE:    As outside legal counsel will be attending to speak to this issue, discussion of this item will be assigned to a specific time.)

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

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