City of Hamilton
 
 
CITY COUNCIL
REVISED

20-010

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Due to the COVID-19 and the Closure of City Hall

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

April 29, 2020

4.

COMMUNICATIONS

4.1

Correspondence from the Township of Mapleton requesting support for their resolution to request the Province of Ontario review the Farm Property Class Tax Rate  Programme in light of economic competitiveness concerns between

Rural and Urban Municipalities.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.2

Correspondence from the Township of Armour requesting support for their resolution on the need to make substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas.

Recommendation: Be supported.

4.3

Correspondence respecting concerns with the Urban Hamilton Official Plan (UHOP) changes with respect to 354 King St. W.:

4.3.a

Barry Coombs

4.3.b

Robin Parsons

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

4.4

Correspondence from Ian Sloan, Minister, New Vision United Church communicating their desire to designate 24 Main Street West, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 

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

4.5

Correspondence from Dr. Richard Kool, Royal Roads University respecting asking our local CBC station to do what CBC Victoria BC has been reporting on for 7 months, CBC Radio in Victoria BC has been reporting the daily levels of carbon dioxide in the

atmosphere in the morning market and commodity report.

4.5.a

Supplemental Information – As CBC radio is not ‘local’ to Hamilton, Hamilton does have a local television station (www.chch.com) and a local, heavily listened to radio station - 900 CHML - which has local talk and news,  including business reporting.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.6

Correspondence from Anne Newbigging requesting that 558 Wilson St. East be included on the Municipal Heritage Register

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee.

4.7

Correspondence from Murray Costello, Enbridge Gas Inc., respecting the Natural Gas Expansion Program for Hamilton Airport Employment Growth District and Red Hill Business Park

Recommendation: Be received.

4.8

Correspondence from the Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services in response to the Mayor's letter respecting the request for a personal hygiene supplement for menstruation to be added to Ontario Works and   

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) social assistance rates.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.9

Correspondence from the Town of Lincoln requesting support for their resolution requesting emergency funding for Municipalities from the Government of Canada.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.10

Correspondence from the Ministry of Long-Term Care respecting the additional COVID Prevention and Containment Funding to the Long-Term Care Home sector:

4.10.a

Macassa Lodge - Allocations - May 2020

4.10.b

Wentworth Lodge - Allocations - May 2020

Recommendation: Be received.

4.11

Correspondence from the Town of Grimsby requesting support for their resolution respecting the Commercial Rent Assistance Program.

Recommendation: Be received.

4.12

Correspondence respecting the Culinary Scene Support motion:

4.12.a

Sara Woods

4.12.b

Jan Male

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 6.2

4.13

Correspondence from Scott Snider, Turkstra Mazza Associates respecting Notice of Objection 1389 Progreston Road, Flamborough (Evergreen Farm) Incomplete Notice of Intention to Designate - Served April 23, 2020.

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the City Solicitor for appropriate action.

4.14

Correspondence from Lisa MacDonald, Patient Care Unit Clerk on behalf of many healthcare workers who believe they aren’t being recognized properly during Covid-19.

Recommendation: Be received.

5.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

5.1

CONSENT ITEMS

5.2

PUBLIC HEARINGS / WRITTEN DELEGATIONS

5.2.a

Written Delegation respecting Leveraging Strategic Opportunities for Hamilton’s Economic Recovery from:

Alyssa Lai, Insurance and Financial Services
Christine Yachouh, Consulting
Dave Heidebrecht, Higher Education and Not-for-Profit
Kate Whalen, Higher Education and Research
Layla Abdulrahim-Moore, Higher Education and Healthcare
Lisa Alfano, Higher Education and Not-for-Profit
Sarah Wardrope, Healthcare
Sashaina Singh, Higher Education
Yulena Wan, Not-for-Profit and Philanthropy

Recommendation: Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 5.3 (b)

5.3

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

5.3.a

Confederation Beach Park - Wild Waterworks 2020 Season (PW20029) (City Wide)

5.3.b

Mayor's Task Force on Economic Recovery (PED20102) (City Wide) 

5.4

DISCUSSION ITEMS

5.4.a

Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program Review (FCS19025(a)) (City Wide)

5.4.b

Early Payment Removal and Parking Fine Increase Implementation Update (PED19052(a)) (City Wide) - WITHDRAWN

5.4.c

Recommendation to Designate 24 Main Street West, Hamilton (Former Centenary United Church) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED20044) (Ward 2)

5.4.d

Amending Fireworks and Administrative Penalties By-law (Temporary Fireworks Ban 2020) (LS20012) (City Wide)

5.4.e

2020 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal Report (LS20010) (City Wide)

6.

MOTIONS

6.1

Sidewalk and Minor Road Repairs (Ward 8)

6.2

Culinary Scene Support

7.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

7.1

Establishing a Sub-Committee to Address Impacts of Social Issues – COVID-19

7.2

Implications of COVID-19 on Golf Operations

7.3

Cannabis Retail Store Authorization Application, 11 Hatton Drive (also referred to as 9 Hatton Drive), Ancaster

8.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

9.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

9.1

Closed Session Minutes - April 29, 2020

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, as amended , as the subject matters pertain to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

9.2

Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Appeals of the Commercial Mixed Use Zones (UHOP 69 and Zoning By-law 17-240) (LS18008(b)/PED18050(a)) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, as amended , as the subject matters pertain to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

9.3

Appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on the City of Hamilton’s Refusal or Neglect to Adopt an Official Plan Amendment and 

Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands located at 41 Stuart Street (Hamilton) (LS20008 / PED19028(a)) (Ward 2)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, as amended , as the subject matters pertain to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

9.4

Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) (now LPAT) on the City of Hamilton’s Refusal or Neglect to Adopt an Amendment to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan, Town of Glanbrook

Zoning By-law No. 464, and Draft Plan of Subdivision, for Lands Located at 9684, 9694, 9704, 9714, and 9730 Twenty Road West (Glanbrook) (PED18009(a) / LS20005) (Ward 11)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, as amended , as the subject matters pertain to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

10.

BY-LAWS AND CONFIRMING BY-LAW

10.1

089

To Set Optional Property Classes Within the City of Hamilton for the Year 2020

Ward: City Wide

10.2

090

To Establish Tax Ratios and Tax Reductions for the Year 2020

Ward: City Wide

10.3

091

To Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for the Year 2020

Ward: City Wide

10.4

092

To Adopt Municipal Options for Tax Capping

Ward: City Wide

10.5

093

To Amend By-law No. 19-127, a By-law to Provide Tax Rebates for Charities, Similar Organizations and Veterans Organizations

Ward: City Wide

10.6

094

To Levy a Special Charge Upon the Rateable Property in the Business Improvement Areas for the Year 2020

Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15

10.7

WITHDRAWN - Formerly 095

To Amend City of Hamilton By-law No. 17-225, being a By-law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties

Ward: City Wide

10.8

095

To Amend Zoning By-law No. 90-145-Z Respecting Lands Located at 383 Dundas Street East, Flamborough

ZAH-20-020

Ward: 15

10.9

096

A By-law to Amend By-law No. 02-285 being a By-law to Regulate the Sale and Use of Fireworks and to amend City of Hamilton By-law No. 17-225, being a By-law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties

Ward: City Wide

10.10

097

To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council

11.

ADJOURNMENT