City of Hamilton
 
 
CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

22-003

Wednesday, February 09, 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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1

January 19, 2022

4.

COMMUNICATIONS

4.1

Correspondence from Concerned Citizens of Ward 1 respecting the events that transpired at JC Beemer Park.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.2

Correspondence from the City of Burlington requesting support for their resolution calling on the Federal and Provincial governments to support the survival of small businesses during Modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.3

Correspondence from the Township of Terrace Bay requesting support for their resolution in support of Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association's (NOMA) resolution granting Ontario Municipalities the same

revenue tools as the City of Toronto including a Municipal Land Transfer Tax to be renamed Land Transfer Infrastructure Support.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.4

Correspondence from the Town of Bracebridge requesting support for their resolution respecting priority consideration by the Provincial Government and its agencies for increased and sustainable funding for Muskoka 

Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services (MPSSAS) and other sexual assault services centres.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.5

Correspondence from Rose Janson and Family respecting the restorative power of nature.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.6

Correspondence from Mayor Tom Mrakas, Town of Aurora requesting support for their resolution asking the Government of Ontario to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and recognize the authority of municipal councils in

local land use planning decisions.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.7

Correspondence from Thomas Bell, No Nuisance Noise Ontario requesting Council's assistance to help constituents to experience a quieter, less noise-polluted life while aiding millions of other Ontarians in enjoying a quieter world as well.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.8

Correspondence from Keanin Loomis, resigning from the Physician Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.9

Correspondence from the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation respecting an update on the proposal to upgrade the intersection of Highway 5 and 6.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.10

Correspondence from the City of Brantford requesting support for their resolution insisting that the government address the Revolving Door of Justice - Accountability for Sureties and Swift Justice.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.11

Correspondence from Walter Furlan respecting the proximity of injection clinics to primary schools.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.12

Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting the approved funding for the City of Hamilton Digital Services Modernization Review project, of up to $254,400 towards the cost of an independent

third-party reviewer to deliver a final report with detailed and actionable recommendations for efficiencies and cost savings.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services for appropriate action.

4.13

Correspondence from Paul Dube, Ombudsman of Ontario respecting the City of Hamilton's Board of Health meeting on August 11, 2021.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.14

Correspondence from Jennifer Mann respecting the Roadside Memorial Policy.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 2 of Public Works Committee Report 22-002. 

4.15

Correspondence from Golder Associates Ltd. informing the City of Hamilton of Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) proposed pipeline project to meet the increased demand for energy in Hamilton, Brantford, Brant County, North Dumfries, Haldimand County and

Norfolk County and requesting input and comments respecting the project by March 22, 2022.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.16

Correspondence from the Honourable Kate Manson-Smith, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting the Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures While Protecting Hospital and Health Care Capacity.

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

4.17

Correspondence from the Hamilton Farmers' Market Board respecting the Vision of Hamilton Farmers’ Market for City, and Feasibility of Greater Private Sector Role in Operations and Management of the Market and the Associated Space.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 2 of Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers' Market Report 22-001.

5.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.1

Public Works Committee Report 22-001, January 31, 2022

5.2

Planning Committee Report 22-002, February 1, 2022

5.3

General Issues Committee Report 22-004, February 2, 2022

5.4

Sole Voting Member of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, Report 22-001, February 2, 2022

5.5

Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 22-003, February 3, 2022

5.6

Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 22-002, February 3, 2022

6.

MOTIONS

6.1

Amendment to Item 3(c) of General Issues Committee Report 21-003, respecting Ban of Electric Scooters from Public Property (City Wide)

6.2

Reconsideration of the decision that was approved at the September 30, 2020 Council meeting respecting Item 4.8, the Submission of Integrity Commissioner Investigation Report –

Complaint Filed Against a Citizen Committee Member, that formally reprimanded Cameron Kroetsch as it relates to the breach of privacy under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

6.3

Motion to Amend By-law No. 16-290, the Council Code of Conduct to provide for the Transparency Disclosure of Non-Disqualifying Interests

6.4

Amendment to Item 7 of the General Issues Committee Report 17-004, respecting Report PED17024 - King William Art Walk Public Art Project

6.5

Amendment to Sub-Section (b) to Item 7.12 of the July 13, 2018 Council Minutes 18-015, respecting Continued Investments in Ward 3 Park and Playgrounds at 430 Cumberland and the new Century Street Parkette

6.6

Amendment to the 2022 Council / Committee Calendar

6.7

Appointment to the Interview Sub-Committee to the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee

7.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8.

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS (non-debatable)

9.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION UPDATES

9.1

January 14, 2022 to February 3, 2022

10.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1

Personnel Matter (no copy)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-section (b) and (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b) and (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and, labour relations or employee negotiations.

11.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

11.1

016

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

Schedule 5 (Parking Meters)

Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking)

Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)

Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)

Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)

Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)

Schedule 15 (Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones)

Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)

Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15

11.2

017

To Amend By-law No. 21-021, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees of Council

Ward: City Wide

11.3

018

To Amend By-law No. 16-290, Council Code of Conduct

Ward: City Wide

11.4

019

To Establish a Code of Conduct for Local Boards

Ward: City Wide

11.5

020

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 159 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster)

Ward: 12

11.6

021

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 87-57, Respecting Lands Located at 281 Hamilton Drive and 356 Wilson Street West (Ancaster)

ZAC-20-014/UHOPA-20-009

Ward: 12

11.7

022

To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 161 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting 219, 225 and 247 East Avenue North and 315 Robert Street (Hamilton)

Ward: 3

11.8

023

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 6593 (Hamilton) Respecting lands located at 315 Robert Street and Part of 225 East Avenue North (Hamilton)

ZAC-21-028/UHOPA-21-013

Ward: 3

11.9

024

To Amend By-law No. 19-035, Being a By-law to Appoint a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Provincial Fire Co-ordinator pursuant to the Hamilton Fire Department Establishing and Regulating By-law No. 19-034, and to Repeal By-law No. 20-052

Ward: City Wide

11.10

025

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 Zones F/T)

Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking Apr-Nov)

Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)

Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)

Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zones)

Schedule 16 (Taxi Zones)

Schedule 20 (School Bus Loading Zones)

Ward: 2, 3, 5, 7, 13

11.11

026

To Authorize the Signing of a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Transfer of Audit and Accountability Funds between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the City of Hamilton

Ward: City Wide

11.12

027

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

12.

ADJOURNMENT