City of Hamilton


CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

24-001

Wednesday, January 24, 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

December 13, 2023

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from the City of Greater Sudbury requesting support for their resolution requesting that the province Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to Clarify the Definition of 'Employer'.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence from Emily McIntosh respecting the Next Steps in Basic Human Rights legislation.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.3

Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 receives Royal Assent - Legislation Returns Lands to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine.

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

5.4

Correspondence from the Township of Clearview requesting support for their resolution respecting Cemetery Transfer / Abandonment Administration and Management Support.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.5

Correspondence from the Municipality of Grey Highlands requesting support for their resolution requesting that the Government of Ontario move to modernize the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) Leave to Construct (LTC) process for smaller pipeline projects in

order to bring reliable, affordable energy options to communities, homes and businesses in a more cost-effective and timely manner.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.6

Correspondence from the City of Port Colborne requesting support for their resolution regarding 1/3 Funding Grant Programs.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.7

A Petition from Jason Zhu on behalf of the residents living adjacent to the Hamilton Amateur Athletics Association (HAAA) grounds requesting public consultation to address concerns about the HAAA Renewal Plan.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.8

Correspondence from the Town of Aurora requesting support for their resolution respecting Community Safety and Inciteful Speech.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.9

Correspondence from the Town of Aurora requesting support for their resolution respecting Homelessness Crisis.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.10

Correspondence from Karen Armstrong, Deputy CAO and Secretary-Treasurer, Grand River Conservation Authority advising the City of Hamilton that Grand River Conservation Authority will be considering the Municipal Apportionment,

at their Board meeting on January 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. and that their Annual General Meeting will be held on February 23, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the approval of their 2024 budget.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.11

Correspondence from Pauline Brewer respecting the LRT.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.12

Correspondence from Marjorie and Nat Filice thanking Council for the completion of Initiative #4 of the Mountain Brow Scenic Trail.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.13

Correspondence from James Kemp, Chair, Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities respecting the HSR Fare Assist Program and the Cancellation of the Temporary No Pay Program and the Temporary Voluntary Pay Program.

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

5.14

Correspondence from James Lambert respecting the 2024 Budget.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.15

Correspondence from Kamal Sardar requesting the True implementation of by-laws of taxicab 16(q) i& ii which will make easy access to get taxicab own plate for taxicab drivers.

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

5.16

Correspondence from the City of Mississauga requesting support for their resolution respecting for significant reforms at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Recommendation: Be endorsed.

5.17

Correspondence from the Town of Mono requesting support for their resolution declaring a Road Safety Emergency.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.18

Correspondence from Ellen Wall respecting the situation in Hamilton regarding the number of homeless.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Healthy and Safe Communities for appropriate action.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Report 23-001, December 14, 2023

6.2

Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 24-001,  January 11, 2024

6.3

Public Health Committee Report 24-001, January 15, 2024

6.4

Public Works Committee Report 24-001, January 15, 2024

6.5

Planning Committee Report 24-001, January 16, 2024

6.6

General Issues Committee Report 24-002, January 17, 2024

6.7

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-001, January 18, 2024

6.8

Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 24-001, January 18, 2024

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Amendment to the Climate Change Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and an Appointment to the Climate Change Advisory Committee - REVISED

7.2

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

7.3

2024 Hamilton Vacant Residential Unit Tax - REVISED

7.4

Amendment to Item 5 of the Public Works Committee Report 23-010, respecting Standardization of Hamilton Water Equipment and Services (PW23049) (City Wide), which was approved by Council on July 14, 2023

7.5

Archiving Flamborough’s Local History

7.6

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 Fund, which was approved by Council on December 15, 2021

7.7

Request to Invest Transit Safe Restart Funding Towards Transit Initiatives

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

9.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

10.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

10.1

December 8, 2023 to January 18, 2024

11.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

11.1

Closed Session Minutes - December 13, 2023

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section pursuant to Section 9.3 sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2) Sub-section (b) 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.

11.2

Appointments to the Various City of Hamilton Agencies, Boards and Committees for the 2022-2026 Council Term

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section pursuant to Section 9.3 sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2) Sub-section (b) 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.

12.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.1

001

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 10 (Alternate Side Parking)
Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

12.2

002

To Amend City of Hamilton By-law No. 22-221, Being a By-law for Delegation of Consent Authority and Constituting a Committee of Adjustment
Ward: City Wide

12.3

003

To Amend Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 Respecting Lands Located at 83 and 85 Emerald Street South, Hamilton
ZAC-22-053
Ward: 3

12.4

004

To Amend Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Lands Located at 83 and 85 Emerald Street South
ZAC-22-053
Ward: 3

12.5

005

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 197 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 3011 Homestead Drive (Glanbrook)
Ward: 11

12.6

006

To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Part of Lot 1 on Registered Plan 416, designated as Part 2 on 62R-22189 as Part of Jackson Street
Ward: 1

12.7

007

To Designate Property Located at 7 Ravenscliffe Avenue, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value
Ward: 2

12.8

008

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic
Schedule 9 - No Right Turn on Red
Schedule 29 - Weight Restrictions on Bridges
Ward: 1,2,4,9,12,13

12.9

009

Being a By-law to Permanently Close a Portion of a Portion of Public Unassumed Alley Abutting 4 Mountain Avenue, Hamilton, established by Registered Plan 272, in the City of Hamilton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 62R-20776, being Part of PIN 17077-0095 (LT), City of Hamilton
Ward: 1

12.10

010

To Designate Properties Located at 54 and 56 Hess Street South, City of Hamilton as Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
Ward: 2

12.11

011

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

13.

ADJOURNMENT