General Issues Committee Agenda for November 20, 2013

City of Hamilton

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

9:30 a.m.

Council Chambers
City Hall
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario

Carolyn Biggs
Legislative Coordinator
(905) 546-2424 ext. 2604

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ADDED DELEGATION REQUESTS

For Today’s Meeting

4.2       Request from Dr. Peter Graefe, Department of Political Science, McMaster University, to speak to Councillor Clark’s pending motion for a referendum on fluoridation (Item 9.1 on the agenda)

4.3       Request from Dr. Larry Levin, Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, to speak to the motion for a referendum on fluoridation (Item 9.1 on the agenda)

4.4       Request from Connie Mallory, Chief Inspector, Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to speak in support of Little Ray’s Reptiles

4.5       Request from Tom Mason, on behalf of Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo

Presentation

For Future Meeting

4.6       Request from Lorna Zaremba, on behalf of anchor arts organizations (Art Gallery of Hamilton, Brott Music Festival, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Hamilton and Theatre Aquarius), to update the Committee on positions and concerns arising from the recommendations of the Arts Funding Task Force

4.7       Request from Ron Jepson, Jepson’s Fresh Meats, to address Market Parking and the User Fees for 2014

4.8       Request from Shane Coleman, on behalf of the Hamilton Farmers' Market Stall-holder Association, respecting Parking

4.9       Request from Dave Stephens, President of the North End Neighbours, to address the Committee on December 4, 2013 to provide an update on the North End Traffic Management Plan

ADDED REPORT

7.4(a)  Revisions to Relocation of Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Courtrooms and Offices (PED13204(a)/PW13079(a))/LS13035(a)/ FCS13090(a)) (City Wide)

                              (NOTE:     This is a Supplementary Information Report to Item 7.4 in the agenda.)

ADDED NOTICES OF MOTION

10.2    City Lawsuit against the Federal Government respecting the Red Hill Parkway

ADDED PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

12.3    Court File 13-41006, City ats Sizzle Steakhouse, Koi Restaurant, and Diavolo (LS13037)

Pursuant to Sub-sections 8.1(e) and (f) of the City’s Procedural By-law and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act as the subject matter pertains to: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1       October 30, 2013 (Rate Budget Workshop)

3.2       November 6, 2013 (Regular)

4. DELEGATION REQUESTS

4.1       Delegation Request from Lori Ireland, Clinical Director, Hatts Off Inc., respecting the values and benefits of Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo to a community of inner city youth

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5.1       Hamilton Police Service Monthly Report PSB13-102

5.2       Minutes of the Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee – September 23, 2013

5.3       Lease Agreement Renewal – Dundas Community Policing Centre (PSB02-043(c))

5.4       Advertising Program on Lincoln M. Alexander Expressway and Red Hill Valley Parkway (PW13080) (Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 12) (Outstanding Business List Item)

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ DELEGATIONS

6.1       Mike Ryan, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Services Canada, respecting the Removal of Correctional Staff from the Federal Halfway House in Downtown Hamilton (No Copy)

NOTE:            Mr. Ryan is attending at the request made by the Committee at the General Issues Committee meeting of October 2, 2013.

              Presentation

6.2       Simon Kiss, Wilfred Laurier University, to speak to the pending motion respecting referendum on municipal fluoridation

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

6.3       Joey Coleman, Member of Open Hamilton, respecting Open Data and the 2014 Budget Process

            (Approved by Committee on October 16, 2013)

            Presentation

6.4       Louise Dompierre, President and CEO, Art Gallery of Hamilton, to provide an update on the Gallery’s Building Project

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

            Presentation

6.5       Mark Runciman, Royal Botanical Gardens, to present plans of the Rock Garden Rejuvenation Project

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

            Presentation

6.6       Steve Featherstone, Reptile Camp, respecting an amendment to the “Responsible Animal Ownership By-law”

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

            Presentation

6.7       Paul Goulet, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre – Hamilton, respecting an amendment to the “Responsible Animal Ownership By-law”

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

            Presentation

6.8       Ken Seville, on behalf of “Citizen Engagement Initiative Convening Table”, to provide an update on the work being done

            (Approved by Committee on November 6, 2013)

            Presentation

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.1       Re-Launch of the Citizen Engagement Project regarding City Services – Update (CM13008(b)) (City Wide)

                        Presentation

7.2       2013 Strategic Plan Progress Update and Upcoming Strategic Planning Process (CM12017(a)) (City Wide)

            Presentation

7.3       Web Redevelopment Strategy Update (CM12008(b)/FCS12055(b)) (City Wide)

Presentation

7.4       Relocation of Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Court Rooms and Offices FCS13090/PED13204/ PW13079/LS13035) (Ward 2)

Presentation

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1       Joint Municipal Opportunities for Bulk Processing (FCS13089) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

8.2       2014 Tax Supported User Fees (FCS13079) (City Wide)

8.3       Recreation Facility Rental Fee Consolidation (CS13039) (City Wide)

8.4       Report 13-004 of the Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee – October 8, 2013

8.5       Report 13-002 of the Open for Business Sub-Committee – October 23, 2013

8.6       Report 13-004 of the Hamilton Future Fund Board of Governors – October 24, 2013

9. MOTIONS

9.1       Question to Electors on the 2014 Municipal Election Ballot respecting Fluoridation of Water Supply

9.2       Funding for Capital Projects from Dundas Reserve

10. NOTICES OF MOTION

10.1     Spring Valley Arena, Ancaster – Funding for Renovation/ Construction of Dressing Rooms

11. GENERAL INFORMATION/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1     Outstanding Business List Items

(a)       Revised Due Dates

Item S:      Waterfront and Shoreline

Due Date:      November 6, 2013

Revised Due Date: December 4, 2013

Item Y:      Citizens’ Committee Report on Farmers’ Market White Paper

Due Date:      November 6, 2013

Revised Due Date:  January 15, 2014

Item AA:   Waterfront Initiatives Financing Strategy

Due Date:      November 6, 2013

Revised Due Date: December 4, 2013

Item BB:   MOU with Hamilton Port Authority/HPA Land Lease – Parking

Due Date:      November 6, 2013

Revised Due Date: December 4, 2013

Item DD:   ACPD Report 13-003 – Transportation Sub-Committee Report

Due Date:      December 4, 2013

Revised Due Date: February 5, 2014

12. PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

12.1     Closed Session Minutes – November 6, 2013

12.2     Assessment Appeals by U. S. Steel (No Copy)

            Pursuant to Sub-section 8.1(e) of the City’s Procedural By-law 10-053, and Sub-section 239 (b) 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

13. ADJOURNMENT