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

April 27, 2016

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Kari Stevenson, Acting Clerk/Planning Technician, Municipality of Trent Lakes, requesting support for the Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.2

Correspondence from the Municipality of South Dundas, requesting support for the Municipality of South Dundas’ resolution requesting that the government of Ontario reconsider the suspension of and the integration of the Rural Economic Development Program into the Jobs and Prosperity Fund.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.3

Correspondence from Gary McNamara, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, respecting support for Fort McMurray - Call to Action.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.4

Correspondence from Tara Stephens, Acting City Clerk, City of Welland, requesting support for the City of Welland’s resolution respecting the development of Provincial Legislation requiring the registration, licensing and setting Provincial Standards for Private Supportive Living Accommodations.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.5

Correspondence from Jim Szabo, respecting the LRT plans.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the LRT Sub Committee.

5.6

Correspondence respecting Item 7 of General Issues Committee Report 16-012,  Initiative to Increase Affordable Housing and Reduce Poverty by Investing in People:

Glenn Harkness, Executive Director,

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton

Elizabeth Beader, Chief Executive Officer,

North Hamilton Community Health Centre

**Manuel Bastos, Business Manager

LiUNA Local 837

**The Gibson & Landsdale (GALA) Community Planning Team

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 7 of General Issues Committee Report 16-012.

5.7

Correspondence from Elizabeth Harding, Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Services Division, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting the proclamation of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 on May 1, 2016.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.8

Correspondence from Tammy Fowkes, Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg requesting support for the Town of Amherstburg’s resolution respecting the Marathon Petroleum Facility.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.9

Correspondence from Tammy Fowkes, Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg requesting support for the Town of Amherstburg’s resolution respecting Bill 180, the Workers Day of Mourning Act, 2016.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.10

Correspondence from the residents of the community and the businesses on Barton Street respecting a petition containing 21 signatures, requesting that the bump-outs and day-long (including rush hour) parking be preserved and made permanent to ensure safety, calm traffic and improve the public realm. (A copy of the petition is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk)

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the LRT Sub Committee.

5.11

Correspondence from Gord Thompson respecting the LRT.

Be received and referred to the LRT Sub Committee.

5.12

Correspondence from the Town of Essex requesting support for the Town of Essex’ resolution respecting the widening of Highway 3 to improve public safety.

Recommendation: For the consideration of Council.

5.13

**Ken Watson respecting plans to develop a Light Rail Transit (LRT) through downtown Hamilton.

 Recommendation: Be received and referred to the LRT sub-committee.

5.14

**Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association respecting Implications of Lower City Traffic Changes that have Put Additional Pressures on Mountain Road Networks Motion.

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

5.15

**Dr. David Higgins, President, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, respecting a Traffic Study on West Mountain Roads and Accesses.

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

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

Public Works Committee Report 16-008 – May 2, 2016

6.2

Planning Committee Report 16-008 – May 3, 2016

6.3

General Issues Committee Report 16-012 – May 4, 2016

6.4

Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 16-007 – May 9, 2016

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Implications of Lower City Traffic Changes that have Put Additional Pressures on Mountain Road Networks

7.2

An Amendment to (f)(i) of the Public Works Committee Report 16-007, respecting the Lakewood Beach Community Council delegation respecting Public Safety and Transportation in their neighbourhood, as approved by Council on April 27, 2016

7.3

Reaffirming the Acceptance of the One Billion Dollar Investment in Infrastructure and Public Transit Investment from the Province of Ontario

7.4

An Amendment to Item 4 of the General Issues Committee Report 15-015, respecting the Office Tenancy Assistance Program, McMaster University’s Downtown Accelerator Program – 245 James Street North, Hamilton, as approved by Council on August 14, 2015

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

**Amendment to City of Hamilton’s Vision Statement

8.2

**Licensing of Medical Marihuana Growing and Harvesting Facilities

9.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

10.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1

Closed Session Minutes – April 27, 2016 (distributed under separate cover)

10.2

Emergency & Community Services Interview Sub-Committee Report 16-001 (distributed under separate cover)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees.

11.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

Bill No.

122

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 13 (No Stopping Zones)

Bill No.

123

To Amend By-law No. 15-138, Being a By-law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties

Bill No.

**124

Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Part of Block 1 and Block 5, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1220, municipally known as 1133, 1137 and 1139 West 5th Street; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 29, 41-65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91-105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, and 117 Sonoma Valley Crescent; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25 Santa Barbara Lane; and, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 Carmel Drive

PLC-15-040

Bill No.

125

To Designate The Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Project Area

Bill No.

126

To Adopt The Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan (2016)

Bill No.

127

To Amend City of Hamilton By-law No. 10-052 as amended to Delegate Authority to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development for certain grants and loans under the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan

Bill No.

128

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 234 to the City of Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Lands Located at the southeast corner of Murray Street East and Catharine Street North, known municipally as 312 and 314 Catharine Street North, Hamilton

Bill No.

129

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 Respecting Lands located at 312 and 314 Catharine Street North (Hamilton)

ZAR-14-032/OPA-14-015

Bill No.

130

To Amend Zoning By-law 6593 (Hamilton) Respecting the Lands Located at 701 Upper James Street, Hamilton

ZAC-15-044

Bill No.

131

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

12.

ADJOURNMENT