1.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (Added Items, if applicable, will be noted with **)

2.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

3.1

January 13, 2016

4.

DELEGATION REQUESTS

4.1

Rob MacIsaac, President & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences, respecting Hamilton Health Science’s biggest planning process in decades – Our Healthy Future, creating a vision for the care it will provide over the coming 20 years (For a future GIC – date to be determined.)

4.2

**  P.J. Mercanti, Hospitality Hamilton Partner Steering Committee, respecting the Tourism / Hospitality Industry in Hamilton (For the February 17th GIC Agenda)

4.3

**  Adam Archer, Broadwell, respecting an Alternative to the Air Dome that is being presented to the General Issues Committee that could benefit the City (For the February 3rd GIC Agenda)

4.4

**  Tasha Mazza-Kelton and Duncan Macintosh, Hamilton Indoor Turf Operators Group to seek Clarification regarding Capacity, Community Access and Procurement as it relates to Turf Fields in Hamilton (For the February 3rd GIC Agenda)

5.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.1

Hamilton Police Services Board Monthly Report PSB 15-144, December 14, 2015

5.2

Meeting Minutes of Various Advisory Committees:

(a

Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Workforce Development, November 12, 2015

(b

Downtown Commercial Corridor Task Force, November 25, 2015

(c

Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee, December 8, 2015

5.3

Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) Proposed Expansion (PED16031) (Ward 2) (Outstanding Business List)

5.4

Post-Secondary Education, Principles of Co-Operation  (PED16036) (City Wide)

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS / DELEGATIONS

6.1

John McGrane, of John McGrane Services Ltd., respecting a proposed Sports Bubble at Tim Horton’s Field (no copy)

7.

PRESENTATIONS

8.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1

Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Report 16-001, January 12, 2016

8.2

Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program (HDMRPIP) – 179-191 James Street North, Hamilton (PED16016) (Ward 2)

8.3

Hamilton Community Heritage Fund Loan Program – Stewart Memorial Church, 112-116 John Street North, Hamilton (PED16021) (Ward 2)

8.4

Office Tenancy Assistance Program, Ahmedsamy Pharmacy Ltd. – 847 Barton Street East, Hamilton (PED16022) (Ward 3)

8.5

Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program (HTIGP) – 127 Market Street, Hamilton (PED16027) (Ward 2)

8.6

King Street West Business Improvement Area (BIA) Proposed 2016 Budget and Schedule of Payments (PED16043) (Ward 2)

8.7

Review of City's Security Program (CM16002) (City Wide)

8.8

School Board Properties Sub-Committee Report 16-001, January 15, 2016

8.9

Hamilton Future Fund Board of Governors Report 16-001, January 14, 2016

8.10

**  Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee Report 16-001, January 25, 2016

(a

**  AMENDED – Appendix “A” to the Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee Report 16-001, January 25, 2016 (Memorandum of Understanding)

9.

MOTIONS

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

11.

GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

Amendments to the General Issues Committee Outstanding Business List:

(a

Items Requiring Approval of Proposed New Due Dates:

Item “D” – Tourism Gateway Centre

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: November 16, 2016

Item “J” – 2014 User Fees

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: September 21, 2016

Item “O” – City of Hamilton’s Outstanding Issues and the Need for Additional Revenue Streams

Current Due Date: October 21, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: March 23, 2016

Item “R” – Possible Purchase of the Federal Lands Remaining on Pier 8

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: March 23, 2016

Item “S” – Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Work Force Development – Semi Annual Update

Current Due Date: November 18, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: April 6, 2016

Item “V” – Hamilton Arts Week Program

Current Due Date: January 13, 2016

Proposed New Due Date: March 2, 2016

Item “W” - Feasibility of Digital/LED based Signage within the Municipality on City of Hamilton Owned Lands

Current Due Date: October 21, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: May 18, 2016

Item “X” - Resourcing the Revenue Generation Strategy

Current Due Date: October 21, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: May 18, 2016

Item “Z” - Options the City has with respect to the Unanimous Stakeholders’ Agreement, known as Hamilton Realty Capital Inc.

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: March 2, 2016

Item “DD” – Canadian Football Hall of Fame Relocation

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: June 15, 2016

Item “NN” - Establishment of a Code of Conduct and Human Resources Policy for BIAs

Current Due Date: December 2, 2015

Proposed New Due Date: February 17, 2016

(b

Items to be Removed:

Item “B” - Study of a CIP for Creative Industries and Review of City Policies and By-laws

(Was addressed when the UHOP was approved, with amendments to the by-laws and the LRT Corridor Zoning Review.)

Item “CC” – Terms of Reference for a Community Stakeholder Working Group – Hamilton’s Bicentennial Celebration

(Addressed December 2, 2015 – Item 5 of GIC Report 15-025, PED15196)

Item “PP” - Detailed Account of Past Variances Related to Road Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Replacement Budgets

(Matter was addressed in Appendices of the City’s Quarterly Capital Variance Report)

Item “WW” – First Nations Artefacts – Dundurn Park

(Will be included in the Archaeology Management Plan)

12.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

12.1

Closed Session Minutes – January 13, 2016

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees.

12.2

Asphalt Damages (HUR16002) (City Wide) (no copy)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239, Sub-section (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.

12.3

Declaration of Surplus and Sale of 335, 339 and Part of 337 Highland Road West, Hamilton  (PED16033) (Ward 9)

Report PED16033 is a public document; however, Appendix “D” to that report is private and confidential.

Discussion of Appendix “D” to Report PED16033 in Closed Session would be pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (c) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239, Sub-section (c) 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.

12.4

Cell Tower Licence Agreement and Space at Tim Horton’s Field, 75 Balsam Avenue North (PED16034) (Ward 3)

Discussion of Appendix “B” to Report PED16034 in Closed Session would be pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (c) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239, Sub-section (c) 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.

12.5

Litigation regarding Construction of Ancaster Fire Station No. 20 (LS13018(a)/FCS13041(a)/PW16002)  (Ward 12)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), 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 City; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

12.6

**  IUOE Bargaining Ratification Update (HUR16003) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239, Sub-section (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations

12.7

**  Human Rights Tribunal Matter (LS16004) (City Wide) (Item 12.7)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, 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.

12.8

**  Public Works Contractual Matter – Legal Advice (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, 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.

13.

ADJOURNMENT