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Mike Spadafora

Councillor · Ward 14 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-06-25 · served 2022–2026

168substantive motions movedof 90 meetings the minutes record them at
53procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
174substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
14meetings recorded absentof 90 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 (14)

Planning CommitteeMay 26, 2026
General Issues CommitteeMarch 25, 2026
General Issues CommitteeFebruary 25, 2026
Special Council MeetingFebruary 19, 2026
CouncilApril 16, 2025
Airport Sub-CommitteeMarch 27, 2025
Public Health CommitteeAugust 14, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJuly 10, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Planning CommitteeFebruary 23, 2024
Public Health CommitteeSeptember 8, 2023
Public Health CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Public Health CommitteeMay 1, 2023
Public Works CommitteeFebruary 13, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 168)

That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: Refer to the August 5, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Audit, Finance and Administration Committee July 30, 2026 Minutes AFA 26-010 Page 6 of 15 (a) Items Considered Complete and To Be Removed: (i) Community Benefits Charges Strategy Development Procurement (City Wide) Added: December 4, 2025 AF
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, contracts between the City and vendors include terms and conditions which govern the delivery of goods and services, many of which are firm and not open to negotiation any time after the award of the contract or the issuance of a purchase order; WHEREAS, from time to time, vendors change their corporate structure and/or their corporate name, either through an assignment or corporate chang
Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
That Bills No. 26-116 to No. 26-124, No. 26-127 and No. 26-128 be passed, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-laws, be numbered, be signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to read as follows: 116 To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Blocks 58 and 59 on Plan 62M-1260 as Part of Klein Circle Ward: 12 117 To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to
Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 6, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the following Delegations, be received: 6.1 Delegations respecting Report 26048, Tactile Walking Surface Indicators at Curb Ramps and Depressed Sidewalks (City Wide) (Item 9.3), from the following individuals: (a) James Kemp, Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Item 6.1(a)) (b) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (Item 6.1(b)) Please refer to the July 15, 2026, Counc
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW25046(a), dated July 6, 2026, respecting Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Properties After December 31, 2026 (City Wide), be received.
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26031, dated July 6, 2026, respecting Preparing for a Future Integrated Transit Pilot (City Wide), be received.
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26026, dated June 15, 2026, respecting the Public Works 2026 Annual Capital Report (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide), be received.
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the following amendments to the outstanding business list, be approved: (a) Item Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Capital Infrastructure Annual Report (Item 9.2(a)(a)) Added: July 28, 2205 Completed: Addressed as Item 7.1 on today's agenda Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Carpenter Park, located at 145 Eagleglen Way, provides open space and recreational opportunities for the community; WHEREAS, on April 22nd, 2026, Council approved $300,000.00 for a play structure replacement at Carpenter Park (Project ID#4242609144); WHEREAS, the park pathways are approaching end of useful life and need to be replaced; WHEREAS, the pathway replacement will be phased to al
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Delegation from Hafeez Hussain, respecting Ontario Works - Eligibility and Value for Money Audit - Information on Overpayments and Fraud Complaints for the City of Ottawa and Overall New Recovery Methods on Crown Right Debt, BE RECEIVED.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information, BE RECEIVED: 7.1 FCS26029 Review of a Potential Development Charges Exemption for Fourth Residential Units (City Wide) 7.1.a Correspondence respecting Review of Potential Development Charges Exemption for Fourth Residential Units (Item 7.1) 7.1.a.a Pierre Roy 7.1.a.b Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders' Association 7.2 FCS26004 Non-compliances wi
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26045, Proposed Write-off for Provincial Offences (City Wide), dated May 28, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations, BE APPROVED: (i) That staff BE AUTHORIZED to write off the following outstanding Provincial Offences fines deemed uncollectible, in the total amount of $1,552,801.01: (a) $1,382,215.49 in uncollectible fines with a default date of December 31, 2018, and p
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following Amendment to the Outstanding Business List, BE APPROVED: 8.3(a) Items Considered Complete and To Be Removed: 8.3(a)(a) Potential Development Charges Exemption for Fourth Residential Units Added: January 15, 2026 AF&A (Item 9.1) Addressed as Item 7.1 on today’s agenda Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26001(d), dated May 25, 2026, respecting the May 2026 Intersection Control List (Wards 1, 6 and 9), BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations, BE APPROVED: (a) That a requested Local/Local class Stop/Yield Control, BE APPROVED in the following locations: (i) in the Eastbound direction (Housekeeping) at the intersection of Aberdeen Avenue and Marion Street (Ward 1); (ii) in the S
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26052, dated May 25, 2026, respecting Updates to the City of Hamilton Waste Requirements for Design of New Developments and Collection (City Wide), BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations, BE APPROVED: (a) That the updated “City of Hamilton Waste Requirements for Design of New Developments and Collection”, as detailed in Appendix “A” to report PW26052, BE APPROVED; (b) That st
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Ryan Kent, Manager of Waste Policy and Programs, and Blair Shoniker, Consultant from GHD respecting Report PW26022, 2026-2050 Hamilton Solid Waste Management Master Plan (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26022, dated May 25, 2026, respecting the 2026-2050 Hamilton Solid Waste Management Master Plan (City Wide), BE RECEIVED, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: (a) That the 2026-2050 Hamilton Solid Waste Management Master Plan, as detailed in Appendix “A” to report PW26022, BE APPROVED; (b) That staff BE DIRECTED to implement the short-term action items (2026–2030) and enabl
Public Works Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Public Meeting BE CLOSED. Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26037, dated May 4, 2026, respecting Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13), BE
Public Works Committee, May 4, 2026 · Deferred
WHEREAS, Eastwood Park, 111 Burlington Street East, Hamilton, in Ward 2 is home to various ongoing programming throughout the summer season, including Steel City Inclusive Softball Association, a safe and accessible league for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies; WHEREAS, Henry & Beatrice Warden Park, 55 Lake Avenue North, Hamilton, in Ward 5 is home to a playground, basketball court, open grass areas an
Public Works Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, in 2023, Council approved the use of $300,000 for feasibility review of sport lighting for the ball diamonds at Mark Anthony Graham Olympic Park; WHEREAS the feasibility review, completed in 2025, determined logistical issued with available servicing to move the sport lighting project forward; WHEREAS the city did not utilize any of the $300,000 set aside to fund the review and to complet
Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the March 26, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, BE APPROVED.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information BE RECEIVED: 7.1 FCS26020 Correspondence from the Hamilton Police Service Board - Agreement to Share Provincial Offences Act Revenues 7.2 PW26029 Management Response to Report AUD25001 Contract Payments to DARTS (City Wide) 7.3 FCS26021 2025 Remuneration and Expenses as required under Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (City Wide) - REVISED
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence from Grace Baldwin and Kim Martin, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, respecting Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council assuming the role of the new Community Liaison Group for Immigrants and Refugees, BE RECEIVED.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report AUD26003 respecting Auditor General Reporting of Serious Matters to Council (Report #90083), dated March 26, 2026, BE RECEIVED and REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the existing multi-court asset, consisting of a basketball court (1), tennis courts (2) and one open programmed space with a tennis wall at Sir Allan MacNab School, located at 145 Magnolia Drive, Hamilton, is in poor condition; WHEREAS, this multi-court asset is available through a shared use model, with a City of Hamilton maintained asset located on Hamilton Wentworth District School boa
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Ashton Road, Colgate Court, Guildwood Drive, Limeridge Road West, Napoli Court, and Vista Court, Hamilton, all in Ward 14, are in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of these roadways and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, the Area Rating allocations for 2026 are subject to the approval of the Tax Policy report scheduled to be considered
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Replacement of Existing Mag-lime Pitcher’s Mound at Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 984 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton (Ward 14) Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 984 Mohawk Road West, has many sports fields available for sports such as soccer and baseball for many user groups to enjoy; WHEREAS, Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park’s south baseball diamond (located closest to Mohawk Road West) is currently equipped with a standard pitcher’s mound made of mag-lime infield material; WHEREAS, by replacin
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That AFA 26-003, being the minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Item 7.4), be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on AFA 26-003 (Item 7.4),
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Training and Skills Development Reports. Result: MOTION,
General Issues Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26007, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Review of Winter Control Levels of Service (Outstanding Business List) (Ward 3), and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That Report PW26007 respecting the Review of Winter Control Levels of Service BE RECEIVED, outlining the implementation of a one season pilot program in Ward 3 tha
Public Works Committee, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW25078, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Fleet Management Improvement, Utilization and Optimization Reviews (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the 2024 Fleet Management Improvement Solutions and Action Plan attached in Appendix A, BE RECEIVED; (b) That the 2025 Vehicle Utilization and Fleet Optimization Review attached in Appendix B, B
Public Works Committee, January 12, 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 Edgehill Drive between Richview Drive and Juliebeth Drive in Ward 14 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has completed a traffic cal
Public Works Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, at the April 7 meeting of the Public Works Committee staff were directed to work with the Ward 14 Councillor’s office to facilitate the formation of a Citizens’ Committee, with representation from relevant stakeholders, to review and provide input on the scope and design of Scenic Drive Phase II; WHEREAS, the Citizens’ Committee was formed and met on July 28, 2025 and August 31, 2025 and
Public Works Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the Correspondence from Peter and Judith DeSantis respecting Sanitary Sewer Work on Glover Road, Bill Number 208, To Impose Sanitary Sewer and Sanitary Private Drain Connection Charges Upon Owners of Land Abutting Glover Road, from approximately 50 Metres West of Rymal Road to approximately the end of Property 71 Glover Road, in the City of Hamilton (Item 8.1), be received and referred to the
Council, November 19, 2025 · Carried
That the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee Minutes WHDC 25-001 – November 7, 2025, be received. (ii) Minute Item 7.1(ii), was voted on separately, as follows: 7.1 PED17181(i) West Harbour Redevelopment Plan – Status Update (Ward 2) (ii) That staff be directed to report back to the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee in Q2 2026 with information on the following: (a) The feasibility of the d
General Issues Committee, November 12, 2025 · Defeated
WHEREAS, Council approved a motion at its meeting held on October 8, 2025, directing staff to report back to the General Issues Committee on December 3, 2025, concerning employee exits (Manager level and above) from the City of Hamilton during the current term of Council. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Council decision of October 8, 2025 respecting Item 11.2 (ii) of the October 3, 2025 Genera
Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried
That Item 9.7 approved earlier at the October 29, 2025 Council meeting respecting the Amendment to the Council Decision of October 8, 2025 respecting Item 11.2 (ii) of the October 3, 2025 General Issues Committee Minutes GIC 25-013 - CM25009(a), Technology & Staff Accountability (City Wide), and reads as follows, be reconsidered: 9.7 Amendment to the Council Decision of October 8, 2025 respecting
Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried

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