General Issues Committee Agenda for September 18, 2013

City of Hamilton

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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 AGEND

ADDED DISCUSSION ITEM

8.5       Canadian Comedy Foundation for Excellence – 2014-2018 (PED13169) (City Wide)

ADDED NOTICES OF MOTION

10.1     On-Line Survey Audit of Queen Street South and Cannon Street

10.2     James Street North Road Closure for Art Crawl – Annually from May to November

10.3     Fairness to Hamilton Campaign Sub-Committee – Establishment of Council Priorities

GENERAL INFORMATION/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1(a)             Item O:      Residential Water/Wastewater Warranty Protection Plan

                                          Revised Due Date amended to Q2 2014

ADDED PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

12.2     Alleyway Encroachment – 14 James Street North (Ward 2) (PW13059(b)/LS12021(b))

            Pursuant to Sub-sections 8.1(c), (e) and (f) of the City of Hamilton Procedural By-law and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act as the subject matter pertains to:  (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City; and, (f) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1       September 5 and 9, 2013 (To be distributed)

4. DELEGATION REQUESTS

4.1       Request from Laura Babcock, Powergroup Communications Inc., “Time for Sign” Campaign, to request a complete gateway study and erect welcome signs on highway entrances to the City by Pan Am Games

            Presentation

4.2       Request from Martyn Kendrick, Culture of Peace, UN Affiliate/ UNESCO, to request/suggest that Hamilton build on its reputation as a City exploring sustainability and healthy communities by supporting the establishment of Labyrinth Peace Gardens in neighbourhoods across the region

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5.1       Hamilton Police Services Board Report PSB 13-048(a) respecting Potential Relocation of Concession Street Community Policing Centre (CPC)

5.2       Hamilton Police Service Monthly Reports (PSB 13-070 and PSB 13-079)

5.3       Hamilton Police Service Awards (PSB 13-069)

5.4       Amended Municipality Contribution Agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (FCS12093(a)) (City Wide)

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ DELEGATIONS
7. PRESENTATIONS

7.1       Emergency Management Program and Response (CS13037) (City Wide)

            Presentation

7.2       Analysis of Provincial Upload Savings (Outstanding Business List Item) (FCS13060) (City Wide)

            Presentation

7.3       2014 Tax Budget Preliminary Outlook (FCS13062) (City Wide)

            Presentation

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1       Metrolinx Investment Strategy Update (FCS13002(a)) (City Wide)

8.2       Future of Hamilton Children’s Museum (PED13152) (Ward 3)

8.3       Chedoke Estate – 1 Balfour Drive, Hamilton (PED13153) (Ward 8)

8.4       Tactical Urbanism Hamilton Partnership (CM13015/PW13068) (City Wide)

9. MOTIONS

10. NOTICES OF MOTION

11. GENERAL INFORMATION/OTHER BUSINESS

(a)        Revised Due Dates

Item J:       HPS Forensic Building

Due Date:  Q4 2012

Revised Due Date:     Q4 2013

Item O:      Residential Water/Wastewater Warranty Protection Plan

Due Date:  September 18, 2013

Revised Due Date:     November 20, 2013

Item II:       Provincial Offences Administration Court House P/T Temporary Location Options

Due Date:  September 18, 2013

Revised Due Date:     November 20, 2013

Item JJ:     Provincial Offences Administration Court House Long-Term Location Option

Due Date:  September 18, 2013

Revised Due Date:     November 20, 2013

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

Item H:      2012 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Allocations

Item C:      Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund – Variances

                  (2012 Budget Deliberation) (GIC – September 18, 2013)

Item PP:    MOA with HWDSB for new school/community centre in Pan Am Stadium Precinct (GIC – September 5, 2013)

12. PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

12.1     City of Hamilton and Hamilton Professional Firefighters Association Local 228 Collective Fire Bargaining – Verbal Update (No copy)

13. ADJOURNMENT