City of Hamilton


CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

24-014

Friday, July 12, 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

June 26, 2024

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Prof Dr. Emir Ramic, Director of the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada respecting the 29th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, the largest crime against humanity after the Holocaust in Europe.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.2

Correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority respecting Report No. FA-29-24 RE: Water Quality Monitoring Program Summary Report for the Year 2023

Recommendation: Be received.

5.3

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming in support of the City of Hamilton's resolution regarding the City of Hamilton being declared a paid-plasma free zone.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.4

Correspondence from Lauren MacKenzie respecting the Encampment Protocol: Private Property Line.

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

5.5

Correspondence from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan requesting support for their resolution respecting Regulations for the Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.6

Correspondence from Durham Region requesting support for their resolution respecting Moving Towards a Sustainable Approach for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Durham (2024-COW-24).

Recommendation: Be endorsed.

5.7

Correspondence from the City of St. Catherines requesting support for their resolution respecting Green Roads Pilot Project.

Recommendation: Be endorsed.

5.8

Correspondence from Lyn Folkes respecting the Restore Hamilton Plan.

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

5.9

Correspondence from Colin Best, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) respecting AMO Advocacy on Homelessness Encampments.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.10

Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting Planning Act and Development Charges Act Regulations related to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185).

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

5.11

Correspondence from Jessica Myers resigning from the Hamilton Farmers' Market Board of Directors.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees to fill the vacancy on the Hamilton Farmers' Market Board of Directors.

5.12

Correspondence from Christa O'Connor, President, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and Fred Hahn, President, CUPE, Ontario Division respecting the 24th Annual Child Care Working and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 24, 2024.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.13

Correspondence from the Treasury Board Secretariat, Office of the Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response respecting the modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Senior Leadership Team for appropriate action.

5.14

Correspondence from Sally Palmer, Chair, Hamilton Social Work Action Committee proposing a possible amendment to the motion respecting Request for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to Advocate to the

Government of Ontario to Increase Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) Rates in Ontario (Item 7.5)

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 7.5

5.15

Correspondence from Hafeez Hussain respecting his speaking notes for his delegation at the July 8, 2024 General Issues Committee meeting.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item (f)(i) of General Issues Committee Report 24-012.

5.16

Correspondence from Kimberly Moran, CEO, Ontario Medical Association and Colin Best, AMO President who are working collaboratively to advocate for a better healthcare system for Ontario's residents and communities.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.17

Correspondence from Mariewin Lorenzo, Hamilton Philippine Heritage Festival, Organizing Chair – Hamilton Fiesta Extravaganza respecting an invitation to the Hamilton Fiesta Extravaganza 2024 “Sining, Sayaw and Saya” (Art, Dance and Happiness)

on July 27^th and July 28^th at Bayfront Park.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.18

Correspondence in response to the General Issues Committee's request to verify the account number in Item 8 of the General Issues Committee Report 24-012.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 8 of the General Issues Committee Report 24-012.

5.19

Correspondence from Rose Castelao Alvarez respecting supporting the Indigenous Seat Initiative.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item (i)(i) of the General Issues Committee Report 24-012.

6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1

City of Hamilton Integrity Commissioner’s Report Regarding Citation: Frisina, Anthony (Re) – DGB-HamiltonICI-2024-04 dated June 28, 2024

6.2

General Issues Committee Report 24-012, July 8, 2024

6.3

Planning Committee Report 24-010, July 9, 2024 

6.4

Public Health Committee Report 24-006, July 10, 2024

6.5

Public Works Committee Report 24-009, July 10, 2024 

6.6

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-013, July 11, 2024

7.

MOTIONS

7.1

Sanctioned Encampment Site(s)

7.2

Workers Arts and Heritage Centre Capital Updates and Repairs (Ward 2)

7.3

Amendment to Item 2 of the General Issues Committee Report 23-023, respecting Public Feedback and Recommendations for an Encampment Protocol and Sanctioned Sites (HSC20036(g) (City Wide) - REVISED, which was approved by Council on August 18, 2023

7.4

Funding to the Somali Community in Hamilton for Soccer Tournament Participation – 2024

7.5

Request for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to Advocate to the Government of Ontario to Increase Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) Rates in Ontario

8.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.1

Amendment to Item 1 of the General Issues Committee 23-024, respecting Addressing Needs of Unsheltered Individuals and those Relying on Hamilton’s Emergency Shelter System (HSC23041) (City Wide)

(A request to waive the rules will be introduced)

8.2

Amendment to Item 6.3 of the Council Meeting 21-024, respecting Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream Funding, which was approved by Council on December 15, 2021

(A request to waive the rules will be introduced)

8.3

Furthering a Collaborative Path Between the City of Hamilton and Urban Indigenous residents as per the Council approved Urban Indigenous Strategy

9.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

10.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

10.1

June 21, 2024 to July 4, 2024

11.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

11.1

Update on a Cyber Security Incident

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (a) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-section (a) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the security of the property of the City or a local board.

11.2

Correspondence from Lisa Shields, City Solicitor respecting a Confidential Legal Update regarding proceedings under the Endangered Species Act – Delsey Pond

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 14 of General Issues Committee Report 24-012.

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; 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.

12.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.1

122

To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking
Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
Ward: 11, 14

12.2

123

To Authorize the Signing of the Building Faster Fund Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Hamilton for the receipt of funds from the Province of Ontario Building Faster Fund
Ward: City Wide

12.3

124

Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Block 149, Registered Plan No. 62M-1051, municipally known as 205 Thames Way, Glanbrook
Ward: 11
PLC-23-007

12.4

125

Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Lots 89 to 102, Registered Plan No. 62M-1299, municipally known as 1 to 28 Cherry Blossom Heights, Hamilton
Ward: 8
PLC-24-005

12.5

126

Being a By-law to Allow the City to Enter into a Heritage Covenant or Easement Agreement with the Owner of the Lands municipally known as 84 York Boulevard in the City of Hamilton for Conservation of Heritage Attributes of a Structure known as Philpott Church
Ward: 2

12.6

127

A By-law to Amend By-law No. 07-170, a By-law to License and Regulate Various Businesses
Ward: City Wide

12.7

128

To Amend By-law No. 24-036, as amended by By-law No. 24-049, Being a By-law to Establish Certain 2024 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property
Ward: City Wide

12.8

129

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 206 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan respecting 101 Hunter Street East, Hamilton
Ward: 2

12.9

130

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Lands Located at 101 Hunter Street East, in the City of Hamilton
ZAC-21-014
Ward: 2

12.10

131

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 214 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 259 and 265 Wilson Street East (Ancaster)
Ward: 12

12.11

132

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 259 and 265 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
ZAC-24-013
Ward: 12

12.12

133

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 217 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 365 Highway No. 8 (Stoney Creek)
Ward: 10

12.13

134

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 with Respect to Lands Located at 365 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek
ZAC-24-011
Ward: 10

12.14

135

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 218 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan, Respecting Housekeeping Amendments and Strategic Updates
Ward: City Wide

12.15

136

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 41 to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan, Respecting Housekeeping Amendments and Strategic Updates
Ward: City Wide

12.16

137

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting Modifications and Updates to the Interpretation, Definitions, General Provisions, Parking, Industrial Zones, Commercial and Mixed Use Zones, Transit Oriented Corridor Zones, Rural Zones, Utility Zones, Waterfront Zones, Special Exceptions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Provisions, and Zoning Maps
CI-24-D
Ward: City Wide

12.17

138

To Amend Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 Respecting Lands Located at 1126 Garth Street, Hamilton
CI-24
Ward: 14

12.18

139

To Amend By-law No. 12-094, being a By-law to Authorize the Borrowing of Monies by way of Bank Loans in the Principal Amounts of $38,000,000 and $14,740,000
Ward: City Wide

12.19

140

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

13.

ADJOURNMENT