City of Hamilton
GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
REVISED

Meeting #:	21-016
Date:	Monday, August 09, 2021
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	Due to the COVID-19 and the Closure of City Hall (CC) 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

​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

July 5, 2021

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.

DELEGATION REQUESTS

6.1

Mouna Bile, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, respecting Item 10.7 - Report CM19006(f)-LS19031(e), Hate Flags and Symbols

6.2

Ruth Greenspan, No Hate in the Hammer, respecting Item 10.7 - Report CM19006(f)/LS19031(e), Hate Flags and Symbols

6.3

Kojo Damptey, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, respecting Item 10.7 - Report CM19006(f)/LS19031(e), Hate Flags and Symbols

6.4

Kojo Damptey, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, respecting Item 8.2 - Report CM19006(e), Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update

6.5

Lily Lumsden, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, respecting Item 8.2 - Report CM19006(e), Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update

6.6

Kim Martin, Social Planning and Research Council, respecting Item 8.2 - Report CM19006(e), Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update

6.7

Sandi Bell, Hamilton Anti Racism Resource Centre, respecting Item 8.2 - Report CM19006(e), Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update

6.8

Lyndon George, respecting Item 8.2 - Report CM19006(e), Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update

7.

CONSENT ITEMS

7.1

Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Minutes 21-006, June 8, 2021

7.2

International Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Revised Board of Management (PED21150) (Ward 2)

8.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

8.1

COVID-19 Verbal Update

8.2

Hate Prevention and Mitigation Update (CM19006(e)) (City Wide)

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS / DELEGATIONS

9.1

Paven Bratch, Metro Partners Inc. respecting Item 10.1 - Report PED21109, Feasibility of Creating a Technology Hub on South City Hall Lands (no copy)

10.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.1

Feasibility of Creating a Technology Hub on South City Hall Lands (PED21109) (Ward 2)

10.2

Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement (ERASE) Redevelopment Grant Application, 260 and 276 Dunsmure Road, Hamilton ERG-18-04 (PED21148) (Ward 3)

10.3

Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Report 21-007, July 13, 2021

10.4

Canada Community Revitalization Fund Initial Intake (FCS21077) (City Wide)

10.5

Farmers' Markets - Rent Relief and Governance Comparators (PED21158) (City Wide)

10.6

Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Report 21-007, July 13, 2021

10.7

Hate Flags and Symbols (CM19006(f)/LS19031(e)) (City Wide)

10.8

2021 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal Report (LS21027) (City Wide)

10.9

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) (HSC20056(a)) (City Wide)

10.10

Hamilton's Federal Election Priorities 2021 (CM21010) (City Wide)

11.

MOTIONS

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS

13.1

Amendments to the Outstanding Business List

13.1.a

Proposed New Due Dates:

13.1.a.a

Potential Solutions to the Chedoke Creek Matter

Current Due Date: July 5, 2021

Proposed New Due Date: December 8, 2021

13.1.a.b

Budgetary Plan to Address the Chedoke Creek Matter

Current Due Date: July 5, 2021

Proposed New Due Date: September 22, 2021

13.1.a.c

Election Expense Reserve Needs related to consideration of Internet Voting for the 2026 Municipal Election

Current Due Date: August 9, 2021

Proposed New Due Date: September 22, 2021

14.

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 

14.1

Closed Session Minutes - July 5, 2021

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (c), (d), (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021; and, Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c), (d), (e), (f) 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 by the municipality or local board; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

14.2

Disposition of City-Owned Property (PED21154) (Ward 12)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-section (c) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021and Section 239(2), 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 by the municipality or local board.

14.3

Human Services Integration (HSC21032) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021 and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

14.4

Proposed Settlement of Appeals by 2362302 Ontario Inc. and West End Home Builders Association of City of Hamilton Development Charges By-law 14-153 (LS21024 / FCS21067 / PED21152) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021 and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) 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; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

14.5

Encampment Litigation Update (LS20023(d)) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021 and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) 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; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

14.6

Legal Opinion - Jurisdiction (LS21029) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021 and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

14.7

Indemnification of Legal Fees (LS21030) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 9.1, Sub-sections (b), (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021 and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (e), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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.

15.

ADJOURNMENT