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J. Beattie

Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-07-20 · served 2022–2026

313substantive motions movedof 91 meetings the minutes record them at
58procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
374substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
31meetings recorded absentof 91 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (31)

CouncilJune 24, 2026
General Issues CommitteeApril 15, 2026
General Issues CommitteeMarch 25, 2026
CouncilMarch 4, 2026
General Issues CommitteeFebruary 25, 2026
General Issues CommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
Planning CommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
General Issues CommitteeNovember 12, 2025
General Issues CommitteeOctober 22, 2025
General Issues CommitteeJuly 30, 2025
General Issues CommitteeApril 30, 2025
General Issues CommitteeMarch 19, 2025
General Issues CommitteeFebruary 26, 2025
General Issues CommitteeFebruary 5, 2025
General Issues CommitteeNovember 20, 2024
Public Health CommitteeAugust 14, 2024
General Issues CommitteeAugust 12, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJuly 10, 2024
General Issues CommitteeJune 19, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJune 3, 2024
General Issues CommitteeApril 3, 2024
General Issues CommitteeNovember 1, 2023
Public Health CommitteeSeptember 8, 2023
Public Health CommitteeAugust 16, 2023
Public Works CommitteeAugust 16, 2023
Public Health CommitteeJune 12, 2023
General Issues CommitteeMay 31, 2023
Public Health CommitteeMay 1, 2023
General Issues CommitteeMarch 22, 2023
General Issues Committee (Budget)December 5, 2022
General Issues Committee (Budget)November 21, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 313)

That the staff presentation from Dhruv Mehta, Planner II, respecting Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lands Located at 219 and Part of 235 Glover Road and 869, 873 and 877 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (Ward 10), be received.
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Edward John, Landwise respecting Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lands Located Please refer to the August 5, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 28, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-010 Page 6 of 20 at 219 and Part of 235 Glover Road and 869, 873 and 877
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
(1) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee: (a) Registered Delegations (Item 8.2(a)) (1) Merv Pink – In favour of the development with concerns (2) Bosko Asanovic, Movement of Serbian Chetniks Ravine Grove – Opposed to the development (2) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26141, dated July 28, 2026, respecting Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lands Located at 219 and Part of 235 Glover Road and 869, 873 and 877 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (Ward 10), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application UHOPA-25-015,
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Minute Item 7.1(ii), Report PW25046(a), respecting Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Properties After December 31, 2026 (City Wide) be amended, to add a funding source for the continuation of services, as follows: 7.1 PW25046(a) Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Properties After December 31, 2026 (City Wide) (ii) That staff be directed to continue recycling collection service for non-elig
Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 7, 2026 Planning Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PED26132 Proposed Actions for Unsafe Buildings at 134 Cannon Street East, Hamilton (Cannon Knitting Mills) (Ward 2) - REVISED Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 4 of 25 7.1(a) Correspondence respecting Item 7.1, PED26132, Proposed A
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That ARAC 26-001, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee Minutes, June 22, 2026, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items be referred to Council: (a) PED25038(a), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide) (Item 8.1); and (b) PED25038(b), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City o
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the following correspondence respecting Report PW25046(a), Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Properties After December 31, 2026 (City Wide) (Item 7.1), be received: 7.1(a)(a) Rosemary Hill, Tapawingo Day Care 7.1(a)(b) Sue Dorotea, Pumpkin Patch 7.1(a)(c) Stephanie Weiler, Ottawa Street BIA
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Ward 10 is home to three important escarpment access roadways at Fifty, McNeilly and DeWitt Roads, with the upper portions of the roads being located in Ward 9; WHEREAS, these roadways provide vital connection points for businesses and residents from both Hamilton and neighbouring Municipalities; WHEREAS, additionally, these roadways are used to transport agricultural equipment between ru
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the CN Rail Corridor in Lower Stoney Creek, Ward 10 in located in close proximity to residential properties; WHEREAS, the CN Corridor is bisected by the following City arterial and collector roads: Fifty, Winona, Lewis, McNeilly, Glover, Jones, Fruitland, DeWitt, Millen, Green, Gray; WHEREAS, the above listed roadways meet the CN Rail Line in a public grade configuration, as defined by Tr
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence from Marisa Fidanza respecting Request for Reporting of Current and Further Expansion of Whistle Cessation Zones (Ward 10) (Item 10.2), be received.
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Sherwood Park is a well-programmed park with many recreational sport fields that are used by residents from Wards 5, 9 and 10; WHEREAS, supporting sport field quality and limiting vandalism/damage to these fields is a priority; WHEREAS, the installation of a perimeter fence will assist with the mitigation of damage to the fields; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the additio
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Councillor B. Clark be permitted to speak for a second time.
Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26133, dated June 16, 2026, respecting Demolition Permit – 286 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10), be received and the following alternative contained therein be approved: Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 21 of 31 That the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for 286 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section
Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Inch Park, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton, is home to Hamilton Challenger Baseball, an organization that provides sports for players with special needs; WHEREAS, Hamilton Challenger Baseball consists of more than 190 players and 60 dedicated volunteers, and offers the opportunity for those with development and physical disabilities to be empowered and assert their independence throu
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, 167 First Road East is the owner of the existing private 100mm water service line located on First Road East, which was originally approved by the City of Stoney Creek solely to service 167 First Road East; WHEREAS, over time, additional properties appear to have been connected to the private water service line through historical property ownerships and servicing practices, without formal
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach, which recognizes that human error is inevitable and that roadway systems should be designed and managed to reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions; WHEREAS, speeding remains a persistent concern for residents along Hendershot Road; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division previously installed rotational digital speed signs on H
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Ward 10 Office has supported the restarting of the Stoney Creek Community Garden, located at 200 Jones Road, Stoney Creek, behind the former Stoney Creek City Hall; WHEREAS, the Community Garden was relocated to the site of the former Kiwanis Community Centre Building, which was originally built as the headquarters of the former Saltfleet Township Police Department, which was demolish
That the agenda for the May 27, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.
General Issues Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Edward John, Landwise, respecting Demolition Permit for 974 and 980 Upper Paradise Road, BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED25172, dated May 26, 2026, respecting Demolition Permit – 974, 980 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton - Revised (Ward 14), BE RECEIVED and the alternative recommendations in the Report, BE APPROVED, as follows: (a) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 974 Upper Paradise Road in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Plannin
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
(a) That HMHC 26-005, being the Minutes of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held on May 15, 2026 (Item 9.4), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, and (b) That the following written submission BE RECEIVED: (i) Robert Barborini (Item 9.4 (a) (i)) (ii) Minutes Item 8.3 was voted on separately as follows: 8.3 PED26092 Recommendation to Designate 71 Clarem
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Defeated
That the minutes of the May 4, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, BE ADOPTED, as presented.
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That staff BE DIRECTED to report back at the July 6, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting with an update respecting the transition progress and with options to allow for the extension of the Non-Eligible Blue Box Collection service beyond the current end date set for the end of this year. Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Sonoma Lane in Ward 10 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed traffic calming warrant for Sonoma Lane between Winona Road and
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Confederation Beach Park is widely regarded as an important civic, natural and recreation asset to the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, the eastern entrance to the Park located on Grays Road, North of Frances Avenue is widely used by pedestrians and cyclists from the both the adjoining Ward 10 neighbourhood as well as users from across the City; WHEREAS, the eastern entrance’s current design an
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence respecting Confederation Beach Park Eastern Gateway Project (Wards 5,10) (Item 10.5), from the following individuals, BE RECEIVED: 10.5(a)(a) Terry and Adrienne Jarrell 10.5(a)(b) Karan Malhotra 10.5(a)(c) Martin and Barbara VanderHout
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Winona Park Parking Lot Agreement, 1328 Barton Street, Stoney Creek (Ward 10). Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Winona Park, 1328 Barton Street, Stoney Creek (Winona), is a public park with large parking lots and a variety of popular amenities; WHEREAS, the east parking lot at Winona Peach Festival Field (within Winona Park) is located directly across the street from St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School, 1361 Barton Street, Stoney Creek; WHEREAS, St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School has utilize
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the March 27, 2025, meeting of the Airport Sub- Committee, be adopted, as presented.
Airport Sub-Committee, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee Minutes PBLC 26-001 - April 2, 2026 BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED. Result: MOTION,
General Issues Committee, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26053, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 974 and 980 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton (Ward 14), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Revised Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-25- 034, by Landwise (c/o Katelyn Gillis) on behalf of Winzen Ancaster Homes Limited (c/o Raymond Zenkovich), Own
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26057, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Application to Deem Lands Being Lots 1 and 2 of Registered Plan 62M- 1229, known as 50 Aeropark Boulevard, and Block 7 of Registered Plan 62M-1229, known as Part of 110 Aeropark Boulevard, Glanbrook, not to be Part of a Registered Plan of Subdivision for the Purposes of Subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act (Ward 11), BE RECEIVED and the follow
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following correspondence respecting Report PW26047, Update to Bylaw 26-034 Regarding Transit Fares (City Wide) (Item 9.4), BE RECEIVED: 9.4(a)(i) Viv Saunders
Public Works Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the staff presentation from James Van Rooi, Senior Planner, respecting Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law Amendment for Lands Located at 861 Highway No. 8, Stoney Creek (Ward 10), BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Ed Fothergill with Fothergill Planning and Development Inc., BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Ed Fothergill with Fothergill Planning and Development Inc., BE PERMITTED to address the Committee for a second time.
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
(i) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee; and, (a) Written Submission (Item 8.1(a)): (i) Seth Floyd – In support of the development (b) Delegation (Item 8.1(b)): Please refer to the April 1, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee March 24, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-004 Page 7 of 27 (i) Edward John, Landwise – Concerns with developme
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried

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