City of Hamilton
 
 
CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

22-007

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Due to the COVID-19 and the Closure of City Hall (CC)

All electronic meetings can be viewed at:

City’s Website: https://www.hamilton.ca/council-committee/council-committee-meetings/meetings-and-agendas

City's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/InsideCityofHamilton or Cable 14

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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

3.1

Hamilton Mundialization Photography Contest - "Hamilton 175"

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

February 23, 2022

4.2

March 2, 2022 (Special)

4.3

March 21, 2022 (Special)

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Norfolk County requesting support for their resolution respecting the Year of the Garden Proclamation.

Recommendation: Be endorsed.

5.2

Correspondence from Lisa Burnside, Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton Conservation Authority respecting the Conservation Authorities Act Amendments - Programs & Services Inventory.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.3

Correspondence from Chrissy Sadowski, Autism Ontario respecting Autism Ontario's change to their model from Chapters to Regions, with their new South Region which includes Niagara, Norfolk, Hamilton, Haldimand and Brant.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.4

Correspondence from Scott Hunt, President and Theresa Malar, Executive Director of the Hamilton Aquatic Club Board of Directors advocating for youth programming in Hamilton.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.5

Correspondence from the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry respecting the outbreak of the LDD moth (previously referred to as gypsy moth) in southern Ontario and some areas of the northeast

region of the province.

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

5.6

Correspondence from the Town of Bracebridge requesting support for their resolution respecting Hospital Capital Funding.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.7

Correspondence from Joshua Weresch respecting the Re-development of downtown core and shelter inclusion.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.8

Correspondence from the County of Prince Edward requesting support for their resolution requesting that the Government of Ontario take steps to address the ever-increasing problem of "Renovictions" and other bad-faith evictions and extend rent control

to all tenancies including those first occupied after November 2018 (currently exempt from rent control restrictions).

Recommendation: Be received.

5.9

Correspondence from the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority respecting the amalgamation of the Hamilton Port Authority and the Oshawa Port Authority under the name of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 7.1

5.10

Correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority respecting resolutions appointing the Chair and Vice Chair for 2022 at their Annual General Meeting held on February 18, 2022.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.11

Correspondence from the Town of Collingwood requesting support for their resolution terminating their membership in the Ontario Municipal Water Association (OMWA).

Link to the Transparency and the Public Trust: Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry:

https://www.collingwoodinquiry.ca/report/pdf/CJI-Complete_Report-2-web.pdf   

Recommendation: Be received.

5.12

Correspondence from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry seeking input about the use of floating accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public lands.

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

5.13

Correspondence from the Township of Woolwich requesting support for their resolution requesting that the Government of Ontario provide stable, reliable and predictable funding for mental health organizations in their 2022 budget.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.14

Correspondence from Andrea Michaluk respecting deafness and discrimination.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities for review.

5.15

Correspondence from the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance respecting the City of Hamilton's request for the authority to impose a tax on vacant residential units, under Part IX.1 of the Municipal Act,

also referred to as a Vacant Home Tax.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.16

Correspondence from the Municipality of South Huron requesting support for their resolution support of AMO's request for a two-month extension concerning the draft regulations regarding firefighter certification to afford an

appropriate amount of time for the Ministry official to brief municipal leaders and for councils to be able to thoughtfully reply back on the draft regulations to your Ministry.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.17

Correspondence from Dave Pyke respecting the Posting of Safe/Unsafe for Swimming Signs.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to Items 2 and (g)(i) of Board of Health Report 22-003.

5.18

Correspondence from Chrissy Sadowski respecting World Autism Day on April 2, 2022.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.19

Correspondence from Marvin Rotrand, National Director, League for Human Rights, B'nai Brith Canada respecting May as Jewish Heritage Month.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.20

Correspondence from Ika Washington, Communications and Marketing, Manager, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario respecting World Sick Cell Day on June 19, 2022.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.21

Correspondence from David Sheng, Board Member, Stand with Asian Coalition respecting May 10, 2022, as the “Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism”.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.22

Correspondence from the City of Waterloo requesting support for their resolution respecting Ontario Must Build it Right the First Time.

Recommendation: Be endorsed.

5.23

Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting Phase 2 Consultation on Urban River Valleys to Grow the Greenbelt: Proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan (2017) and Greenbelt Area Boundary

Regulation (O. Reg 59/05) and Ideas for Adding more Urban River Valleys to the Greenbelt.

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

5.24

Correspondence respecting the Heritage Listing of Grace Lutheran Church (1107 Main Street West, Hamilton):

5.24.a

Rabbi David Green, Adas Israel Congregation of Hamilton

5.24.b

David Falletta, Bousfields Inc.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 1(g) of Planning Committee Report 22-004.

5.25

Correspondence respecting the Enhanced Parks By-law - Encampment Enforcement:

5.25.a

Mary Cep

5.25.b

Joshua Weresch

5.25.c

Hamilton Social Medicine Response Team (HAMSMaRT)

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 15 of Planning Committee Report 22-004

5.26

Correspondence from the Lakewood Beach Community Council respecting the Public Beach in their Area.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to Items 2 and (g)(i) of Board of Health Report 22-003.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder Report 22-001, March 2, 2022

6.2

General Issues Committee (2022 Operating Budget) - Report 22-002

6.3

Board of Health Report 22-003, March 21, 2022

6.4

Public Works Committee Report 22-004, March 21, 2022

6.5

Planning Committee Report 22-004, March 22, 2022

6.6

General Issues Committee Report 22-006, March 23, 2022

6.7

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 22-007, March 24, 2022

6.8

Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 22-004, March 24, 2022

6.9

STAFF REPORTS

6.9.a

Encampment Process: Staffing Feasibility / Service Levels Impacts (PED22088) (City Wide)

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Hamilton Port Authority – City of Hamilton Liaison Committee Name Change

7.2

Amendment to Appendix “B” 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

Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act Funding for Ward 13

7.4

Amendment to Item 7 of the Economic Development and Planning Committee Report 10-005, respecting Delegated Authority To Incorporate City Reserve Lands into Public Highway (PED10051) (City Wide)

7.5

Encampment Matter Reporting

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

Mayor’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis and Response Advisory Committee

8.2

Demolition Permit Authorization to facilitate the Jamesville Re-Development for Renewed Affordable Housing

9.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

10.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

10.1

February 18, 2022 to March 24, 2022

11.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

11.1

Closed Session Minutes - February 23, 2022

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (e) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (k)  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 municipality or local board; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

12.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.1

053

A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 respecting lands located at 3331 Homestead Drive (Glanbrook)

ZAC-18-003

Ward: 11

12.2

054

To Authorize a Tax Exemption for Space Leased at 101 York Boulevard by Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group L.P. or an Associated Entity for the Purposes of the Provision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Ward: 2

12.3

055

To Authorize a Tax Exemption for Space Leased at 1 Summers Lane by Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group L.P. or an Associated Entity for the Purposes of the Provision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Concert Hall

Ward: 2

12.4

056

To Authorize a Tax Exemption for Space Leaded at 1 Summers Lane by Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group L.P. or an Associated Entity for the Purposes of the Provision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Convention Centre

Ward: 2

12.5

057

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

Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)

Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)

Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)

Ward: 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15

12.6

058

To Amend By-law No. 03-296, Being a By-law to Provide for the Removal of Snow and Ice from Roofs and Sidewalks

Ward: City Wide

12.7

059

To Amend By-law No.16-184, being a By-law to Regulate Enclosures for Privately-Owned Outdoor Pools

Ward: City Wide

12.8

060

To Designate Property Located at 77 Gage Avenue North, City of Hamilton, as Property of Cultural Heritage Value

Ward: 3

12.9

061

To Designate Property Located at 1099 King Street East, City of Hamilton as Property of Cultural Heritage Value

Ward: 3

12.10

062

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 1040 Garner Road West, Ancaster

ZAC-21-030

Ward: 12

12.11

063

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 32 to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 1348 Concession 2 West, 1372 Concession 2 West and 173 Highway 52 (Flamborough)

Ward: 12

12.12

064

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at 173 Highway 52, 1348 Concession 2 West and 1372 Concession 2 West, Hamilton

RHOPA-21-017 and ZAR-21-040

Ward: 12

12.13

065

To Impose a Sanitary Sewer Charge Upon Owners of Land Abutting Springbrook Avenue from Approximately 24.5 metres South of Lockman Drive to Approximately 17 metres South of Regan Drive, in the City of Hamilton

Ward: 12

12.14

066

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

13.

ADJOURNMENT