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

City Council (15-017) – July 10, 2015

4.2

Special City Council (15-018) – July 22, 2015

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from the Town of Aurora respecting a resolution regarding Bill 73, Proposed Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence respecting the Proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Draft Rural Zoning By-law (PED13167(c)):

Denise Baker, WeirFoulds LLP on behalf of Fern Brook Resort Inc., 5712 Concession Road East, Freelton.

Graham Flint, FORCE – Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment, 11th Concession Road East, Hamilton.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department.

5.3

Citizen Committee Member Resignation Form from Tyler Ferguson a member of the Farmer’s Market Board, effective July 31, 2015.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Selection Committee.

5.4

Correspondence from Pam Cress, Clerk, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands respecting a resolution regarding the affordability of Ontario Hydro rates.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.5

Correspondence from Dipika Damerla, Associate Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care respecting one-time funding up to $1,125,000 for the period of April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018 to support the Healthy Kids Community Challenge.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.6

Correspondence from Cindy Anne Maher, Clerk/Director of Administration Services, Town of New Tecumseh requesting support for their resolution regarding Electricity Rates.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.7

Correspondence from David Borsellino respecting Residential Taxes: The New Mortgage.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.8

Correspondence from Beth Hanna, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Heritage Trust respecting the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee.

5.9

Correspondence from E.J. Fothergill, Fothergill Planning & Development Inc. respecting a request for extension of ERASE Grant Program – Clappison /Five/Six Properties Inc., Flamborough Power Centre.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department.

5.10

Correspondence from Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington respecting a Resolution for Fairness in Provincial Infrastructure Funds.

Recommendation:  For the consideration of Council.

5.11

Correspondence from Christie Brenchley, Executive Director, Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists requesting a proclamation of Occupational Therapy Month in the City of Hamilton.

Recommendation:  Be received.

5.12

Correspondence from Jim Quinn, Chair, Environment Hamilton and Warren Beacham, Sanctuary Director, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club respecting Hamilton Pollinator Day.

Recommendation:  Be received.

5.13

Correspondence from Joe Minor a resident of the City of Hamilton requesting information on the diesel fuel spill into Red Hill Creek.

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

5.14

Correspondence from Evelyn Eichenbaum, Clerk, Haldimand County requesting support for Haldimand County’s resolution respecting the Vacancy Rebate Program.

Recommendation:  For the consideration of Council.

5.15

Correspondence from John T. Clinton, Executive Director, St. Leonard’s Society of Hamilton requesting an exemption from Development Fees for 22 & 24 Emerald St. South (Ward 3).

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

5.16

Correspondence from Lakewood Beach Community Council respecting Councillors' Remuneration – Continuation of One-Third Tax Allowance (FSC15001).

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

5.17

Correspondence from Barb Howe, Manager of Payroll  & Pensions, in response to item 5.16, correspondence from Lakewood Beach Community Council respecting Councillors' Remuneration – Continuation of One-Third Tax Allowance (FSC15001).

Recommendation: Be received and referred to Item 20 of the General Issues Committee Report.

5.18

Correspondence from Susan Lord, Richard Hogg, Rose & Khaled Hawash, respecting the Application for Amendment to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan (UHOP) and Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 for Land Located at 630 Rymal Road East (Hamilton) (PED15091).

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

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

General Issues Committee Report 15-015 – August 10, 2015 (to be distributed)

6.2

Planning Committee Report 15-012 – August 11, 2015 (to be distributed)

6.3

Emergency & Community Services Report 15-008 – August 12, 2015 (to be distributed)

6.4

Board of Health Report 15-008 – August 13, 2015 (to be distributed)

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

2015 NSA Canada Co-ed Ontario Provincial World Series – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.2

Amending By-law for the Inclusion of the Heritage Green Community Trust Leash Free Dog Park

7.3

Hamilton Beer Festival – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.4

Support for the Issuance of a Licence for the Shed Brewing Company

7.5

2015 NSA Canada Men’s and Women’s Ontario Provincial World Series – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

7.6

Honouring Martin Short

7.7

Honouring Eugene Levy

7.8

Annual Labour Day Parade & Picnic - Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Application to the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for a Feasibility Study – Flood and Erosion Control on Stoney Creek Mountain, Hamilton

8.2

Mitigating Risk During the 2016 City Budget Preparation

8.3

Stop Control (Tradewind Drive at Sandhill Drive) (Ward 12)

9.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

10.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1

Council Closed Session – July 10, 2015

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

10.2

Special Council Closed Session – July 22, 2015

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (b), (d) and (f)  of the city's procedural by-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; to the personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees and labour relations or employee negotiations, including communications necessary for that purpose.

11.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

Bill No.

176

To Consolidate and Update Site Plan Control By-laws in the City of Hamilton

Bill No.

177

To Amend By-law No. 12-031, A By-law for Responsible Animal Ownership

Bill No.

178

Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control

Block 62, Registered Plan No. 62M-1141, “Mountain Gardens”

49, 51, 53 and 55 Candlewood Court, Stoney Creek

(PLC-15-017)

Bill No.

179

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 3692-92 (Stoney Creek), Respecting Lands Located at 350 Highway No. 8 (Stoney Creek)

(ZAH-15-025)

Bill No.

180

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

Schedule 3 – Through Highways – No Parking Prohibitions in Effect

Schedule 6 – Time Limit Parking

Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones

Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones

Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones

Schedule 14 – Wheelchair Loading Zones

Bill No.

181

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

12.

ADJOURNMENT