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Matt Francis

Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2022-11-24 to 2026-07-20 · served 2022–2026

174substantive motions movedof 120 meetings the minutes record them at
40procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
160substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
23meetings recorded absentof 120 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 (23)

School Board Properties Sub-CommitteeJuly 20, 2026
Special Council MeetingJuly 14, 2026
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeMarch 31, 2026
Planning CommitteeDecember 2, 2025
Hamilton Utilities Corporation ShareholderAugust 27, 2025
General Issues CommitteeJuly 30, 2025
Airport Sub-CommitteeMarch 27, 2025
Public Health CommitteeAugust 14, 2024
Planning CommitteeAugust 13, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJuly 10, 2024
General Issues CommitteeJuly 8, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeMay 23, 2024
Public Works CommitteeMay 13, 2024
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeJanuary 29, 2024
Public Health CommitteeSeptember 8, 2023
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeJuly 26, 2023
Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-CommitteesJune 19, 2023
Public Health CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Public Works CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Public Health CommitteeMay 1, 2023
Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-CommitteesApril 11, 2023
General Issues Committee (Special)March 24, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 174)

WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 40% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Urban Forestry Strategy; Please refer to the August 5, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 27, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-010 Page 16 of 38 WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree cano
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 8, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Cal and Ken Bosveld respecting Relocation of the Ferguson Station Food Distribution Service, be received.
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Mike Samuel, Hamilton Hurricanes, respecting Hamilton Football Facility Access Program (Item 9.2), be received.
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report CM26014, Digital Accessibility Progress Update (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received.
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, football has been part of Hamilton’s identity for more than 150 years and remains an important component of the city’s sporting culture; Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 13 of 21 WHEREAS, Hamilton has a strong tradition of youth, amateur, high school, junior and professio
General Issues Committee, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26075, dated July 6, 2026, respecting Amendment to the Curbside Yard Waste Collection Schedule (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff be directed to amend the weekly collection schedule for curbside yard waste from its current schedule of the first full week in March through the end of the first full week in December, to a revised week
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That 26-002, Waste Management Sub-Committee Minutes, dated June 2, 2026, be received.
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Glen Castle Park is a 0.75-hectare, neighbourhood park located at 30 Glen Castle Drive within the Redhill neighbourhood and includes amenities such as bocce courts, a playground, pathways, and open grass area; WHEREAS, a motion was approved on February 3, 2025, Public Works Committee to fund the replacement of the Glen Castle Park play structure Please refer to the June 24, 2026, Council
Public Works Committee, June 15, 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 Bow Valley Drive between Highridge Avenue and Vittorito Avenue in Ward 5 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed traffic calmi
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the May 5, 2026 Planning Committee meeting, BE APPROVED, as amended.
Planning Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the April 22, 2026 meeting of Council, be approved, as presented.
Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That in accordance with the Section 6.3 subsection (3) of the City’s Procedural By-law 21- 021, as amended, the Notice of Motion provision be dispensed with to allow for the introduction of a Councillor Motion without Notice. Result: Motion,
Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, participation in organized sport supports youth health, inclusion, and community well-being; WHEREAS, financial barriers limit access to recreation for youth in lower-income communities, including residents of CityHousing Hamilton at 245 Kenora Avenue; WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton Recreation Assistance Program provides up to $100 toward eligible program fees; and, WHEREAS, registration w
Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order BE SUSPENDED to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Installation of Speed Cushions as a Traffic Calming Measure on Montmorency Drive (Ward 5). Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, April 13, 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 Montmorency Drive between Mt Albion Road and Albright Road in Ward 5 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 w
Public Works Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee on the legal implications of renewing the current waste collection contract with GFL Environmental, including any risks associated with ongoing legal proceedings and the company’s regulatory compliance history.
Waste Management Sub Committee, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the staff presentation from Charlie Toman, Senior Project Manager, respecting City Initiated Official Plan Amendments for Phase 1 of the Employment Area Review (City Wide), be received.
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to the principles of Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities through coordinated efforts in engineering, education, and enforcement; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Police Service supports this work through its Traffic Safety Unit and ongoing collaboration with City staff under the Strategic Road Safety Program; WHEREAS, the Province of Ont
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Stoney Creek Little League Optimist Park, maintains two (2) baseball diamonds supporting youth baseball with fencing that is in poor condition; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the full replacement of this community asset and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of this fencing; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Landscape Architectural Ser
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Whitedeer Park is located at 25 Whitedeer Road, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, Felker Park is located at 41 John Murray Street, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, Paramount Park is located at 1170 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, the park pathways at Whitedeer Park, Felker Park and Paramount Park are all in need of life-cycle replacement; WHEREAS, the play structures at Whitedeer Park, Fel
Public Works Committee, March 23, 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 St Andrews Drive between Putting Place and 400 St Andrews Drive in Ward 5 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has not completed a tr
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the February 25, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.
General Issues Committee, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Council has previously considered the acquisition of former City Motor Motel property (55 Queenston Road), which highlighted the importance of careful due diligence, and adherence to City purchasing policies; WHEREAS, the successful acquisition and redevelopment of 55 Queenston Road into a 40-unit affordable housing building demonstrates the potential benefits of pursuing a similar approa
General Issues Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26012, dated February 2, 2026, respecting Confederation Beach Park Management Agreement Renewal, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED to enter into a Renewal Agreement with the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority for an initial five (5) year term, with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term, subject to a rev
Public Works Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from Rich De Pietro respecting Item 10.2, Removal and Replacement of the City-Owned Linden Tree at 28 Battlefield Drive, Stoney Creek (Ward 5), be received.
Public Works Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the play structure located at Dover Park, 66 Dover Drive, Hamilton, was installed in 2023 to replace the partial removal of play equipment located on adjacent school board lands; WHEREAS, the final remaining play equipment located on the adjacent school board lands was removed in 2025 due to end-of- life condition; WHEREAS the Dover Park play area has an opportunity to be enhanced with ad
Public Works Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, Angus Road, Vincent Court, Selway Court, Pinard Street, all in Ward 5, are in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of these roadways and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to rehabilitate the road on Angus Road, Vincent Court, Selway Court, and Pinard Street; (b) That al
Public Works Committee, December 1, 2025 · 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 Nugent Drive between #85 Nugent Drive and Nash Road in Ward 5 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 calming wa
Public Works Committee, November 10, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Letters Patent requires one member of the Board of Directors to be selected jointly by the City of Hamilton and the City of Oshawa; WHEREAS, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority managed the recruitment process in Hamilton and Oshawa, and selected three qualified candidates for the municipalities’ consideration; WHEREAS, the City of Oshawa at their meeting
Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried
That the delegate be provided with an additional 2 minutes to complete their delegation. Result: MOTION,
General Issues Committee, October 22, 2025 · Carried
That the following Delegate be provided an opportunity to speak to Committee on the matter as they were unable to submit their form online: 6.1(f) Khalid Malik (In-Person) Result: MOTION,
General Issues Committee, October 22, 2025 · Carried
That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PW25076 Surface Water Quality Program 2024 Annual Update (City Wide) 7.2 PW25077 Annual Wastewater Treatment Plants Bypass and Overflow Report (City Wide) Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 3 of 24 7.3 PW17021(b) Update
Public Works Committee, October 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned recreation facilities in Ward 5 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works, and operated by the Recreation Division; WHEREAS, the 2022-2026 Council Priorities, Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods, Outcome 3 was developed to reflect Hamilton’s most pressing needs and biggest opportunities and, increased a
Public Works Committee, October 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 17 of 24 WHEREAS, residents on Lake Avenue Drive between Collegiate Avenue and Queenston Road in Ward 5 have advo
Public Works Committee, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 8, 2025 meeting of Council, be approved, as presented.
Council, October 8, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, Brian McHattie notified the Hamilton Conservation Authority of their resignation on September 29, 2025; and WHEREAS, the resignation creates a vacancy on the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Brian McHattie’s resignation from Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors, be received; and (b) That the Selection Committee for Agenc
Council, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That the following Delegations, be received: 6.1 Pete Zuzek, respecting Report PED25173, Wimberly Avenue Bicycle Lane Review (Ward 15) (Item 9.3) 6.2 Chris Ritsma, Cycle Hamilton, respecting Report PED25173, Wimberly Avenue Bicycle Lane Review (Ward 15) (Item 9.3) 6.3 Matt Johnston, UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc., respecting Report PW25061, Feasibility of the Relocatio
Public Works Committee, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That Report PW25061, dated September 29, 2025, respecting Feasibility of the Relocation of the Kenora Transfer Station Relocation (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That following the feasibility and site selection review for the relocation of the Kenora Transfer Station, that staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the next steps required to confirm timeline
Public Works Committee, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Installation of Speed Cushions as a Traffic Calming Measure on Orphir Road (Ward 5). Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, September 29, 2025 · Carried

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