City of Hamilton
GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
REVISED

Meeting #:

23-031

Date:

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Time:

9:30 am - This meeting was recessed at 5:50 p.m. to reconvene immediately following the GIC (Budget) meeting on November 21, 2023

Location:

Council Chambers

Hamilton City Hall

71 Main Street West

​Angela McRae,      Legislative Coordinator [phone] ext. 5987

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1.

CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(Added Items, if applicable, will be noted with *)

3.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

November 1, 2023

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.

DELEGATION REQUESTS

6.1

Nanty H. Abraham, Hannan Foundation Canada, respecting Issues Surrounding Homelessness, Food Banks, and Mental Health and Proposed Collaboration Opportunities with Hannan Foundation Canada (In-Person) (For today’s meeting)

6.2

Bethany Reed, Respecting Data on the Homeless Population in our Community Being Collected by the Municipality (Virtual) (For today’s meeting)

6.3

Heather Grand, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, respecting Item 8.2 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (Virtual) (For today's meeting)

6.4

Douglas Mattina, Kemp Care Network (formerly Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice), respecting next steps towards acquisition of the land (sale or lease) at 41 South St. W. (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

6.5

Michelle Diplock, West End Home Builders’ Association, respecting Item 8.2 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (In-Person) (For today’s meeting)

6.6

Victoria Bomberry, Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership, respecting Item 8.2 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (In-Person) (For today’s meeting)

6.7

Sarah Warry, Yous Matter Inc, respecting addiction and people whom are underhoused (In-Person) (For today's meeting)

6.8

Jeff Anders, Aeon Studio Group, respecting Item 14.3 - Memorandum of Understanding with City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land (PED19063(e)) (In-Person) (For today's meeting)

6.9

Tricia Lewis, Hamilton is Home, respecting Item 8.2 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (In-Person) (For today’s meeting)

6.10

Marie Ferko, respecting homelessness and shelters for people with service animals (In-Person) (For today's meeting)

6.11

Shivani Chotalia, NRStor Inc., respecting a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage project we are proposing within Hamilton's Steelport development (In-Person) (For today's meeting)

6.12

Nadia Pabst, Aypa Power, respecting its Sulphur Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project (Virtual) (For today's meeting)

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Rob MacIsaac, Hamilton Health Sciences, respecting Hamilton Hospital Redevelopment (In-Person) (Approved October 4, 2023)

7.2

Kevin Gonci, Mohawk Sports Park - Sports Council, respecting the proposed development of a new Multi-Use Community Hub Facility (In-Person) (Approved October 18, 2023) - WITHDRAWN

a.

Kevin Gonci - Presentation - WITHDRAWN

8.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

8.1

Inclusive, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Update (HUR23016) (City Wide)

a.

Staff Presentation - Inclusive, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Update (HUR23016) (City Wide)

8.2

Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

a.

Staff Presentation - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2023 Annual Update and 2024 Objective Setting (HSC23028(b) / FCS23055(a) / PED23099(b)) (City Wide)

8.3

Housing Services Division Budget Overview (HSC23074) (City Wide)

a.

Staff Presentation - Housing Services Division Budget Overview (HSC23074) (City Wide)

9.

CONSENT ITEMS

9.1

2023 S&P Global Ratings Credit Rating Review (FCS23099) (City Wide)

9.2

Open For Business Sub-Committee Report 23-002 - October 26, 2023

9.3

Encampment Response Update - October 2023 (HSC23066(b))

10.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.1

Hospital Capital Contribution (FCS23108) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

10.2

Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Agreement 2023-2025 (HSC23071) (City Wide)

10.3

Housing Stability Benefit and Rent Ready Programs Transformation (HSC23067) (City Wide)

10.4

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee Report 23-003 - November 7, 2023

11.

MOTIONS

11.1

Celebrating Canada Day in a New Climate Change Reality

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

13.1

Amendments to the Outstanding Business List:

a.

Items Requiring a New Due Date:

Policies and Procedures to Rescue and Safely Transport Stranded Pedestrians and their Mobility Devices
Added:  June 15, 2022 - GIC Report 22-012 (Item 10(e))
Current Due Date:  September 20, 2023
Proposed New Due Date:  March 20, 2023

b.

Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed:

Rob MacIsaac, Hamilton Health Sciences, respecting a request for Hamilton Health Sciences and St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton to present an update regarding Hamilton hospital redevelopment
Added:  June 14, 2023 at GIC (Item 7.2)
Completed:  November 15, 2023 at GIC  (Item 10.1)

14.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 

14.1

Closed Session Minutes - November 1, 2023

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (d), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (d), (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations; 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.

14.2

Housing Services Division Organizational Effectiveness Review (HSC23065) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.

a.

Staff Presentation - Housing Services Division Organizational Effectiveness Review (HSC23065) (City Wide)

14.3

Memorandum of Understanding with City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land (PED19063(e)) (Ward 2) (Outstanding Business List Item)

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 purposes.

14.4

Legal Advice Regarding Feasibility of Securing Injunction to Prohibit Annual Unsanctioned Events (LS23033) (City Wide)

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.

14.5

General Litigation Update (LS23027(a)) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (b), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (e) and (f) 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; 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.

14.6

ATU Local 107 Collective Bargaining Update

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.

a.

Staff Presentation - ATU Local 107 Collective Bargaining Update

15.

ADJOURNMENT