City of Hamilton
GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
REVISED

Meeting #:

23-032

Date:

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

Hamilton City Hall

71 Main Street West

​Angela McRae,      Legislative Coordinator [phone] ext. 5987

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1.

CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(Added Items, if applicable, will be noted with *)

3.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

November 9, 2023 - Special

4.2

November 15, 2023 & November 21, 2023

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from Shelley Falconer, President and CEO, Art Gallery of Hamilton, resecting Item 10.10 - Art Gallery of Hamilton Energy Billing Approach and Recommendations (PED23258 / PW23065)

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 10.10.

6.

DELEGATION REQUESTS

6.1

Karl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network, respecting Report PED19063(e), Memorandum of Understanding with City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land, which was Item 14.3 on the November 15th agenda (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

6.2

Adeel Khan, respecting a motion to demand a permanent ceasefire, return of all hostages from both sides and a resumption of dialogue between the representatives of Israel and Gaza, immediate repatriating all Canadians and their relatives stuck in the 

occupied Gaza strip, and recognition of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in line with the United Nations (Nov. 29) (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

6.3

Douglas Kwan, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, respecting access to justice issues and delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board and its impact on Hamiltonians (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

6.4

Brian Sibley, Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc., respecting Item 10.9 - Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Poverty Reduction Funding for 1540 Upper Wentworth Street (HSC22038(a))  (Ward 7) (In-Person) (For today's meeting)

6.5

Matt Johnston, Urban Solutions Planning & LandDevelopment Consultants Inc., respecting e Hamilton TaxIncrement Grant Program in relation to 75 James Street South, Hamilton (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

6.6

Glen Norton, Music Hall Alliance / New Vision Church, respecting an overview for plans for the Music Hall at New Vision Church (In-Person) (For a future meeting)

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Nanty H. Abraham, Hannan Foundation Canada, respecting Issues Surrounding Homelessness, Food Banks, and Mental Health and Proposed Collaboration Opportunities with Hannan Foundation Canada (In-Person) (Approved November 15, 2023)

7.2

Douglas Mattina, Kemp Care Network (formerly Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice), respecting next steps towards acquisition of the land (sale or lease) at 41 South St. W. (In-Person) (Approved November 15, 2023)

a.

WITHDRAWN

8.

PRESENTATIONS

8.1

Introduction of David Boghosian, Boghosian+Allen LLP, City of Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar

8.2

Asset Management Plans (PW23073) (City Wide)

8.3

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund Incentive Programs (PED23143(b) / HSC23017(b)) (City Wide)

9.

CONSENT ITEMS

9.1

Reaching Home: Canada’s Homeless Strategy Community Homelessness Report 2022-23 (HSC21044(a)) (City Wide)

a.

Revised Appendix "B" - Reaching Home: Canada’s Homeless Strategy Community Homelessness Report 2022-23 (HSC21044(a)) (City Wide)

9.2

2023 Ending Chronic Homelessness Performance Update (Q1 and Q2) (HSC23076) (City Wide)

10.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.1

Interview Sub-Committee to the General Issues Committee Report 23-003 - November 17, 2023

10.2

Interview Sub-Committee to the General Issues Committee Report 23-004 - November 24, 2023

10.3

Business Improvement Area (BIA) Sub-Committee Report 23-009 - November 14, 2023

10.4

International Village Business Improvement Area Proposed Budget & Schedule of Payments (PED23249) (Wards 2 and 3)

10.5

Concession Street Business Improvement Area Proposed Budget & Schedule of Payments (PED23250) (Ward 7)

10.6

Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap Work Program: City Property Review and Property Disposition Strategies (PED23099(a) / HSC23028(a)) (City Wide)

10.7

Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program - 235 Main Street West, 74 Queen Street South and 244-246 Jackson Street West, Hamilton (PED23243) (Ward 1)

10.8

Open Streets Temporary Linear Urban Park 2023 Update (PED22075(b)) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item)

10.9

Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Poverty Reduction Funding for 1540 Upper Wentworth Street (HSC22038(a))  (Ward 7)

10.10

Art Gallery of Hamilton Energy Billing Approach and Recommendations (PED23258 / PW23065) (City Wide)

10.11

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) Report 23-011 - November 14, 2023

10.12

Family Shelter System (HSC23041(b)) (City Wide)

10.13

Interview Sub-Committee to the General Issues Committee Report 23-005 - December 1, 2023

10.14

2024 Property & Liability Insurance Renewal (LS23041) (City Wide)

10.15

Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry Final Report (PW23029(a)) (City Wide)

11.

MOTIONS

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.1

Stormwater Funding Review (City Wide)

13.

GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

14.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 

14.1

Closed Session Minutes - November 9, 2023 - Special

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (i) and Section 9.5 of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (i) and Section 239(3.1) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the City or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and (a) it is being held for the purposes of educating or training members; and, (b) at the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of Council or the Committee. 

14.2

Closed Session Minutes - November 15, 2023 & November 21, 2023

Pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board purposes; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or a local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

14.3

Appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Committee for the 2022 - 2026 Council Term

Pursuant to Section 9.3 sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2) sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.

15.

ADJOURNMENT