City of Hamilton

GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE REVISED

Meeting #:	19-019
Date:	Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall 71 Main Street West

​Stephanie Paparella, Legislative Coordinator [phone] ext. 3993

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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

September 9, 2019 (Special)

4.2

September 18, 2019

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

Correspondence from P. J. Mercanti, on behalf of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group, respecting the Sports, Entertainment and Convention Venues matter

Recommendation:   Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 10.1.

 

5.2

Correspondence from David E. Branch, Commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League, respecting the Potential Development of a New Arena

Recommendation:  Be received and referred to the consideration of Items 8.2 and 10.1.

5.3

Correspondence from Darko Vranich, President & CEO, Vrancor Group Inc., respecting the Sports, Entertainment and Convention Venues matter

Recommendation:   Be received and referred to the consideration of Item 10.1.

6.

DELEGATION REQUESTS

6.1

Dr. David Farrar, Acting President and Vice Chancellor, McMaster University

To provide an annual update of the positive impact that McMaster University is having in the community and beyond, as well as to highlight the key partnerships the University has with the City of Hamilton (For the December 4, 2019 GIC)

7.

CONSENT ITEMS

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS / DELEGATIONS

8.1

Chris Labenski, respecting the Arena Issue - WITHDRAWN

8.2

Michael Andlauer, respecting the Invitation to Present the Bulldog/Cadillac Fairview Proposal to Committee 

8.3

Nicole Smith, Kumon Hamilton West End, respecting the Saturday Rallies and Standing for Love and Inclusion

9.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

9.1

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Stream Grant Program (PW19083/FCS18048(a)) (City Wide)

10.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.1

Sports, Entertainment and Convention Venues Review (PED18168(b)) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List item) (Deferred from the September 18, 2019 General Issues Committee meeting.)

10.2

Barton Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program - 302 James Street North/4 Barton Street East, Hamilton (PED19193) (Ward 2)

10.3

Financial Incentive Program Amendments Respecting Potential Tenant Displacement (PED19178/HSC19052) (City Wide)

10.4

West Harbour Development Sub-Committee Report 19-002, September 9, 2019

NOTE: Due to its size, the Placemaking Along West Harbourfront portion of Appendix “A” to this report is available on line only.

10.5

Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Report 19-009, September 10, 2019

10.6

School Board Properties Sub-Committee Report 19-002, September 20, 2019

10.7

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Report 19-008, September 10, 2019

11.

MOTIONS

11.1

Release of the Bulldog Proposal for Public Consumption (Deferred from the September 18, 2019 General Issues Committee meeting.)

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.1

Policy on Standard Terms and Conditions to be Incorporated in City Lease Agreements Consistent with the City’s Equity and Inclusion Policy

12.2

To Provide Free On-Street Parking on Concession Street for the 2019 Fallfest 

13.

GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

14.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 

14.1

Closed Session Minutes – September 18, 2019

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

14.2

Sports, Entertainment and Convention Venues Review (PED18168(b)) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List item) (Deferred from the September 18, 2019 General Issues Committee meeting.)

Discussion of Private and Confidential Appendices “B”, “C” and “E” to Report PED18168(b) in Closed Session would be pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

14.3

Transfer of Assets from the Hamilton Street Railway Company to the City of Hamilton - 2200 Highway #6, Glanbrook, and 2650 Barton Street East, Hamilton (PED19172) (Ward 11 and Ward 5) 

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

14.4

Sub-lease Negotiations for the John C. Munro International Airport (PED19137) (Referred from the Airport Sub-Committee) - TO BE DEFERRED TO A FUTURE GIC

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

 

14.5

Sports, Entertainment and Convention Proposal Review (LS19039) (City Wide) (To be distributed)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

15.

ADJOURNMENT