May 8, 2013 Council Agenda

City of Hamilton

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

5:00 p.m.

Council Chambers
City Hall
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario

R. Caterini
City Clerk

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1.     APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            ADDED CORRESPONDENCE

5.10     Correspondence from Steven A. Zakem, Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of DiCenzo Construction Company Limited, respecting Applications for Approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium (Sonoma Homes Inc.), 1155 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON

Recommendation: Be received.

5.11     Correspondence from John Paul Millar, of Millar, Alexander, on behalf of 1804487 Ontario Inc., respecting Applications for Rezoning, Plan of Subdivision, and Plan of Condominium, Sonoma Homes, 1155 West 5th Street, Hamilton Ontario

            Recommendation:       Be received.

2.         NOTICES OF MOTION

8.2       Complaint to the Integrity Commissioner

8.3       Nomination for Election to Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors

2.     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

3.     CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

4.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1         April 24, 2013

5.      COMMUNICATIONS

5.1       Petition from the Residents of Ofield Road North, Dundas respecting the Dangerous Conditions of Ofield Road North, Dundas, Ontario

            Recommendation:       Be received and referred to the General Manager of the Public Works Department for a report back to the Public Works Committee.

5.2       Correspondence from Mayor Bill Vrebosch, Municipality of East Ferris, respecting the Feed in Tariff Program

            Recommendation:       Be received.

5.3       Correspondence from John Vesprini, respecting Poor Drainage on Lake Avenue Drive

            Recommendation:       Be received and referred to the General Manager of the Public Works Department for a report back to the Public Works Committee.

5.4       Correspondence from the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, respecting the Canada-European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

            Recommendation:       Be received.

5.5       Correspondence from the Municipality of Kincardine, respecting Off Road Vehicles on Highways

            Recommendation:       For the consideration of Council.

5.6       Correspondence from Kurt Mungal, Manager of Events and Communications, respecting a Proclamation Request for “Freezie Fun Day” on June 14th

            Recommendation:       Be received.

5.7       Correspondence from Debbie White, Founding Board Member, World Oceans Day Canada, respecting a Proclamation Request for “World Oceans Week”, June 1st to 8th

            Recommendation:       Be received.

5.8       Correspondence from Rod Phillips, President and CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, respecting a Proposed Gaming Facility

            Recommendation:       Be received.

5.9       Correspondence from Kathy Baker, respecting her Resignation from the Hamilton Library Board

            Recommendation:       Be received.

6.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1       Planning Committee Report 13-007 – April 30, 2013

6.2       General Issues Committee Report 13-010 – May 1, 2013

7.     MOTIONS

7.1       Special Occasion Permit – Saving Second Base

7.2       Special Occasion Permit – Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League

7.3       Special Occasion Permit – Ancaster Men’s Slo-Pitch – Heritage Tournament

7.4       Special Occasion Permit – Ancaster Men’s Slo-Pitch – Year End Tournament

7.5       Objection to Liquor Licence Application Good Life Deli, 943 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario

7.6       Consent to TradePort International Corporation to Permit the Holding and Staging of the 2013 Air Show at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

7.7       Re-Affirmation of Council’s Position respecting Rapid Transit with Light Rail Transit (LRT) in the Eastgate to McMaster corridor as the Preferred Option (ReportPW08043D)

7.8       Personal Matter respecting an Identifiable Individual

8.     NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1       Hamilton Police Service Board Governance

9.     STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

10.  PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

10.1     Closed Session Minutes – April 24, 2013

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 10-053, and Section 239, Sub-sections (e) and (f) 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, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

10.2     Selection Committee Report 13-003

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 10-053, and Section 239, Sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

11.   BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

12.  ADJOURNMENT