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

September 28, 2016

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Peter Hiscocks, Chair, Committee on Light Pollution, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Toronto Chapter respecting the impact of light on our communities.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence in response to the City of Hamilton’s letter respecting the Proposed Urgent Care Facility on the South Hamilton Mountain:

(a)       Michael Shea, Board Chair, Hamilton-Niagara Haldimand   Brant LHIN

(b)       Rob MacIsaac, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences

Recommendation: Be received.

5.3

Correspondence from Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, requesting support for the Town of Aurora Council Resolution of September 13, 2016, Report No. CS16-020 – Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Reform Update.

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

5.4

Correspondence from Alan Whitehead, President, Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) respecting the potential liability of not enforcing Ontario Building Code regarding Radon Gas.

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

5.5

Correspondence from Ina Lila, Project Coordinator, Abundant Solar Energy, requesting that the City of Hamilton provide them with Municipal Council Support Resolutions for 2 ground mount solar projects located in the City of Hamilton.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of the         Planning and Economic Development Department.

5.6

Correspondence from Robert James, respecting the attempted privatization and request for sale of the unassumed alleyway behind Syndenham Street in Dundas.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of the Public Works Department.

5.7

Correspondence respecting the Light Rail Transit project:

(a)              Umair Niazi

(b)              Nathan Czorny

(c)               Dennis Martin

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the October 25, 2016, Special General Issues Committee meeting respecting Light Rail Transit.

5.8

Correspondence from Matt MacDonald, Acting Director of Corporate Services/City Clerk, City of Belleville to Lisa Thompson, MPP, Huron-Bruce requesting support for the City of Belleville Council Resolution on Supporting Agricultural Experts in Their Fields.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.9

Correspondence from Mayor Bill Vrebosch, Municipality of East Ferris, AMO Board Rural Caucus, ROMA Zone 9, Chair, Under 6,000, respecting the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund which has been amended to include all rural communities.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.10

Correspondence from Maddie Bemrose, Agroclimate Analyst, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada encouraging all those involved in the agriculture industry to become a Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR) volunteer.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.11

Correspondence from David Lodewyks respecting 500 Garner Road West / Book Road Lands.

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

5.12

Correspondence from Minister Chris Ballard, Ministry of Housing respecting the City of Hamilton’s allocation of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) funding, which is contingent on provincial budget approvals.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.13

Correspondence from Reverend Doctor Robert M. Kiffman respecting Veteran’s Parking Permit – Pilot Program.

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

5.14

Correspondence from Minister Judy Foote, Ministry of Public Services and Procurement in response to the Mayor’s letter respecting postal banking through Canada Post.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.15

Correspondence from Minister Kathryn McGarry, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry respecting the introduction of legislation to amend the Aggregate Resources Act.

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

5.16

**Correspondence respecting the Light Rail Transit Project

(a)     Jason Allen

(b)     Gibson Landsdale Community Planning Team

(c)     Lee Edward McIImoyle, The Stinson Creative Lab

(d)     Jeff Churchman

(e)     Craig Burley

(f)     Margaret Wilding

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to the October 25, 2016, Special General Issues Committee meeting respecting Light Rail Transit.

5.17

**Correspondence from Joel D. Farber respecting Corporate Strategic Growth Initiatives (Item 3 of GIC Report 16-023) (CM16013)

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

5.18

**Correspondence from Valerie Righton respecting a Site Specific Exemption from a Change to the Zoning By-law Amendment for 165 Queenston Road

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to Item 2 of the Planning Committee Report 16-017

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Special General Issues Committee, Performance Measures Report 16-022 – September 29, 2016

6.2

Public Works Committee Report 16-016 – October 3, 2016

6.3

Planning Committee Report 16-017 – October 4, 2016

6.4

General Issues Committee Report 16-023 – October 5, 2016

6.5

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 16-014 – October 6, 2016

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Hamilton Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity (Hamilton H.E.R.O. Program)

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

**City of Hamilton Endorsement of Indwell Community Home

9.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

10.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1

**Legal Opinion on Motions with Respect to the LRT

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-Section (f) of the City’s Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2),Sub-section (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

11.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

Bill No.

262

To Amend By-law No. 10-221, a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property

Bill No.

263

Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control from Lot 118 on Registered Plan 62M-1218, “Waterdown Meadows – Phase 3”, Flamborough

PLC-16-030

Bill No.

264

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 65 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Text and Schedule/Mapping Amendment to Implement Transit Oriented Corridor Zoning for Wards 1-4

Bill No.

265

To Amend By-law No. 05-200 to Create New Transit Oriented Corridor Zones for the City of Hamilton

Bill No.

266

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 235 to the City of Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Lands located on the north side of Barton Street West and opposite Ray Street North, Hamilton

Bill No.

267

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 Respecting Lands Located at 280 Barton Street West

ZAC-16-015

OPA-16-06

Bill No.

268

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, as amended, Respecting Lands Located at 280 Barton Street West, Hamilton

ZAC-16-015

OPA-16-06

Bill No.

269

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 66 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Lands Located at 1575 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton

Bill No.

270

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 5 (Stop Control)

Bill No.

271

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)

Bill No.

272

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)

Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)

Schedule 30 (Heavy Traffic Restricted to Right Lane)

Bill No.

273

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)

Schedule 9 (No Right Turns on Red)

Schedule 10 (No Left Turns)

Schedule 27 (Truck Routes)

Bill No.

274

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)

Bill No.

275

To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic

Schedule 2 (Speed Limits)

Bill No.

276

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 9 (Alternate Side Parking)

Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)

Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)

Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)

Bill No.

**277

A By-law of the City of Hamilton to Authorize the Borrowing Upon Serial Debentures in the Principal Amount of $128,415,000.00 Towards the Cost of Water Program Capital Improvements, Various Waste Management Projects, Wastewater & Storm Sewer Capital Improvements, Various Municipal Roads, MacNab North Bridge and Burlington Street Overpass A, Various Recreation Infrastructure, Various Parks and Emerald Ash Borer, Corporate Facilities Infrastructure and McMaster Health Campus

Bill No.

**278

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

12.

ADJOURNMENT