City of Hamilton


CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

24-003

Wednesday, February 28, 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

February 14, 2024

4.2

February 15, 2024 (Special)

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from the County of Renfrew requesting support for their resolution respecting Rural and Small Urban Municipalities - Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence from Janine O'Brien, Fund and Volunteer Coordinator, Autism Ontario South Region respecting World Autism Day on April 2, 2024.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.3

Correspondence from Hassaan Basit, President & CEO/Secretary-Treasurer, Conservation Halton respecting Conservation Halton 2024 Budget Municipal Funding Apportionment.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.4

Correspondence respecting 2024 Development Charges Background Study and By-law Feedback (FCS23103(a)) (City Wide):

Recommendation: Be received and referred to Item 3 of Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-004.

a.

Andre Robichaud, VP of Development, Core Development

b.

Paul DeMelo of Kagan, Shastri, DeMelo, Winer, Park

c.

Cynthia Meyer

d.

Deborah Boyd

e.

Dr. J. David and Carol Moffatt

f.

Lyn Folkes and Family

g.

Brian Allore

h.

David Ionico, Partner, McHugh Whitmore LLP

i.

Brad J. Lamb, President & CEO, Lamb Development Corp.

j.

Michelle Diplock, West Home Builders' Association

5.5

Correspondence from Julie Vohra respecting the proposal to build housing on parking lot rejected.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 5 of General Issues Committee Report 24-004.

5.6

Correspondence from Gabrielle DiFrancesco respecting:

a.

Vacant House tax

b.

Affordable Housing funding

Recommendation: Be received.

5.7

Correspondence from Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services respecting Item 10.4 on the Planning Committee Agenda, Friday, February 23, 2024.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 4 of Planning Committee Report 24-003.

5.8

Correspondence from Joshua Weresch respecting a request made by the Circle of Beads group for a seat on Council to represent the Indigenous community, as per an article published in the Hamilton Spectator on 21 February 2024.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.9

Correspondence from Malini Giridhar, Vice President, Regulatory and Business Development, Enbridge Gas Inc. respecting the motion considered at the February 14, 2024 Council meeting in Support of the decision of the Ontario Energy Board to end the gas

pipeline subsidy.

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

5.10

Correspondence respecting affordable housing at 5 and 13 Lake Ave. S. in Stoney Creek, from the following individuals:

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 5 of General Issues Committee Report 24-004.

a.

Steven Collura

b.

Heather Millar

c.

Janwillem Jansen

d.

Mary Lou Reiman

e.

Megan Saunders

f.

Lauren Tindall

g.

Doreen Stermann

h.

Rose Janson

i.

Ruth Van Horne

j.

Penny Gill

k.

Laurie Galer

l.

Tina Brajic

m.

Steven Collura (Additional correspondence)

n.

Reg Turner

o.

Viv Saunders

p.

Lehlia Banting McBeth

q.

Cynthia Meyer

r.

Ksenija Lukic

s.

Gerrie Loveys

t.

Rita Bailey

5.11

Correspondence from Hamilton 350, respecting Item 5.9 - Correspondence from Enbridge Gas.

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

5.12

Correspondence from Frank Lenarduzzi, Famee Furlane Board, respecting the Public Meeting on Urban Hamilton Official Plan and the City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to consideration of the Planning Committee Report 24-004.

5.13

Keith Brooks, Programs Director, Environmental Defence Inspiring Change, respecting OEB Decision Supporting Gas Affordability

Recommendation: be received and referred to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development for appropriate action.

5.14

Chris White, Chair, Grand River Conservation Authority, respecting Canadian Heritage River 30th Anniversary Planning

Recommendation:  Be received.

5.15

Lee Fairbanks, respecting Current Parks policy limiting tree plantings

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

5.16

Correspondence respecting Planning Committee Report 24-003 - Updates and Amendments to Zoning By-law No. 05-200 - Residential Zones Project (Staff Report PED22154(a)), from the following individuals:

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to consideration of Planning Committee Report 24-003.

a.

Ashley Paton, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Hammer GP LP and Hammer GP Services Corporation

b.

Ashley Paton, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Cadillac Fairview Corporation

c.

Ashley Paton, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of DiCenzo Construction Company Ltd., Orchards (Vienna Street) Holdings, and Sunshine Construction Limited

d.

Ashley Paton, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of 75 Catharine Holdings Inc.

e.

Michelle Diplock, West Home Builders' Association

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Public Works Committee Report 24-003, February 20, 2024

6.2

General Issues Committee Report 24-004, February 21, 2024

6.3

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-004, February 22, 2024

6.4

City of Hamilton Integrity Commissioner’s Report Regarding Council Complaint re: Hamilton Police Services Board Selection Committee Confidentiality Breach  (Re)  –  DGB-ICI-2023-01, February 22, 2024

6.5

Planning Committee Report 24-003, February 23, 2024 

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Amendment to Item 4 of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 21-022, respecting Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community - Building Funds, which was approved by Council on December 15, 2021

7.2

Amendment to Item 1 of the Emergency and Community Services Report 23-011, respecting the Annual Winter Response Strategy (HSC23012(a)) (City Wide)

7.3

City of Hamilton, Bird Friendly City

7.4

Ward 2 Community Grants - Q1 2024 (Ward 2)

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

Reconsideration of the decision that was approved at the March 29, 2023 Council meeting respecting Item 6.11(b), the Integrity Commissioner’s Report Regarding a Conflict of Interest Complaint Against Councillor Pauls dated March 23, 2023

9.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

10.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

10.1

February 9, 2024 to February 22, 2024

11.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

11.1

Verbal Update on a Cyber Security Incident

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

12.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.1

031

To Permanently Close and Sell a Portion of the Road Allowance Abutting 1241 Governors Road, Flamborough, namely Part of the Unopened Road Allowance between the Township of West Flamborough and the Township of Ancaster, designated as Part 1 on Plan 62R-22232, being part of PIN 17490-0110(LT)
Ward: 13

12.2

032

To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking
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)
Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14

12.3

033

A By-law to Establish Certain 2024 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property and to Repeal By-law No. 23-112
Ward: City Wide

12.4

034

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Lands Located at 237 Springbrook Avenue, Ancaster

Ward: 12

ZAC-24-003

12.5

035

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 202 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Lands Located within Certain Secondary Plan Areas in the former municipalities of Ancaster, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek

Ward: City Wide

12.6

036

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 for Updates and Amendments to the Low Density Residential (R1) and Low Density Residential - Small Lot (R1a) Zones, and Creation of a New Low Density Residential - Large Lot (R2) Zones, Repeal and Replacement of Section 5: Parking, and Associated Technical Amendments

Ward: City Wide

CI-24-A

12.7

037

To Delete and Replace Section 5: Parking of Zoning By-law No. 05-200

Ward: City Wide

CI-24-A

12.8

038

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 39 to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan, respecting Hamilton Rural Area

Ward: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15

12.9

039

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with respect to Farm Labour Residences and Additional Dwelling Units - Detached in Rural Zones

Ward: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15

12.10

040

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 87-57 Respecting Lands Located at 26 Southcote Road, Ancaster

Ward: 12

 

12.11

041

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Lands Located at 26 Southcote Road, Ancaster

Ward: 12

12.12

042

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

13.

ADJOURNMENT