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Portrait of Rob Cooper

Rob Cooper

Councillor · Ward 8 · seen 2025-10-08 to 2026-07-28 · served 2022–2026

39substantive motions movedof 16 meetings the minutes record them at
13procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
64substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 16 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 (2)

Planning CommitteeJuly 28, 2026
Special Council MeetingJuly 14, 2026

Substantive motions moved (all 39)

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 Wavell Avenue (Ward 8). 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 32 of 38 Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, July 27, 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 Wavell Avenue have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns because of speeding and cut-through traffic; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed traffic calming warrant for Wavell Avenue which dete
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Various Ward 8 Park Improvements (Ward 8). Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, at the Council meeting on May 7,2025, the Ward 8 Motion to allocate $580,000 towards Captain Cornelius Park (Westmount Secondary School Football Field) Field Improvements was approved and to be funded through the Ward Minor Maintenance Reserve Account 4032311608 ($450,000) and the Ward 8 Capital Discretionary Account 3302309800 ($130,000); WHEREAS, Parks staff will require $100,000 of the
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 15, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the following amendments to the outstanding business list, be approved: (a) Item Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Transition of the Hamilton Cycling Advisory Committee to the Active Transportation Community Liaison Group (Item 9.5(a)(a)) Added: General Issues Committee, February 26, 2025 (GIC Minutes 25-003) Completed: Addressed as Item 9.4 on today's agenda Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the June 24, 2026 meeting of Council, be approved, as presented.
Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the speaking time for the delegation be extended to ten minutes.
Planning Committee, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Please refer to the May 13, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee May 5, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-006 Page 10 of 15 That the staff presentation from Dmitriy Kharena, Planner I, respecting Comprehensive Neighbourhood Plans Review – Status Update (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That CL 26-005, being the minutes of Council held on Wednesday April 1, 2026 (Item 5.1), be adopted, as presented.
Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That Report HSC26029, respecting User Fee Framework Project Update and Current State Analysis (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.
General Issues Committee, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence from Viv Saunders, respecting Report HSC26029, User Fee Framework Update and Current State Analysis (City Wide) (Item 7.1), BE RECEIVED.
General Issues Committee, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation James Thomas from A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd., BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
(i) That the public submissions were RECEIVED and CONSIDERED by Committee; and, (a) Written Submissions (Item 8.1(a)): (i) Glenn Davies – In support of the development (ii) Seth Floyd – In support of the development (ii) That the public meeting BE CLOSED. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26024, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 1042 and 1050 West 5th Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be received, and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: (a) That Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-25- 031, by A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. (c/o Steve Fraser and James Thomas), on behalf of 1000259434 Ontario In
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the staff presentation from Joseph Sanseverino, Business Facilitator - Development Planning, respecting Fee and Process Review for Formal Consultation and Holding Removal Applications (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.
Planning Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following Delegations, BE RECEIVED: Please refer to the April 22, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee April 13, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-005 Page 4 of 27 6.4 Delegations respecting Multi-use Court at Gage Park (Ward 3) (Item 11.1), from the following individuals: (a) Julia Neven and Norrie King (In Person) (Item 6.4(a)) 6.2 Delegations respecting
Public Works Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26032, dated April 13, 2026, respecting Rural Road Safety Report (Wards 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15), BE RECEIVED.
Public Works Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Delegation from Hafeez Hussain, respecting Ontario Works - Eligibility and Value for Money Audit - Information on Overpayments, Fraud Complaints for the City of London and the Regional Municipality of Peel, BE RECEIVED.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information BE RECEIVED: 7.1 PED26056 Feasibility of Permitting Chickens and Roosters within the Settlement Area (S1) Zone in Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 (City Wide) 7.2 PED26051 Update on Site Plan and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications for 700 Garner Rd E, Ancaster (Ward 12) 7.3 PED26067 Appeal of a City Non-Decision on a Secondary Plan Amendment- Twenty Ro
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
(i) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee; and, (a) Written Submissions (Item 8.2(a)): (i) Seth Floyd – Concerns with the development (ii) That the public meeting BE CLOSED. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation, WHEREAS, roads adjacent to parks and schools frequently see the greatest number of young pedestrians and cyclists at risk by speeding motorists; Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 20
Public Works Committee, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That Bills No. 26-042 to No, 26-053 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: 042 To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law To Regulate On-Street Parking Schedule 5 - Parking Meters Schedule 6 - Time Limit Schedule 8 - No Parking Schedule 12 - Permit Schedule 13 - No Stopp
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the February 26, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, be approved.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the February 5, 2026 meeting of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, be adopted, as presented.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26059, respecting Light Rail Transit (LRT) Agreement Update (City Wide), BE
General Issues Committee, February 25, 2026 · Deferred
That Report PED26037, dated February 24, 2026, respecting Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025: Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and the Zoning By-laws of the Town of Ancaster, Town of Dundas, Town of Flamborough, Township of Glanbrook, former City of Hamilton, and City of Stoney Creek, Regarding Permissions for Worker Training Facilities (City Wide), be received, an
Planning Committee, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED25255, dated December 3, 2025, respecting Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 2640, 2646, and 2654 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook (Ward 11) be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application UHOPA-25-011, by Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. (c/o Mike Crough), on behalf
Planning Committee, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the staff presentation from Sebastian Cuming, Business Facilitator, respecting Telecommunication Tower and Antenna Protocol Update (City Wide), be received.
Planning Committee, February 24, 2026 · Carried
(a) That the following public submissions regarding this matter were received and considered by the Committee; and, (i) James Webb, WEBB Planning Consultants Inc. – Opposed (Item 8.1 (a)(i)) (b) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the January 29, 2026 General Issues Committee (Budget) meeting, be approved, as presented.
General Issues Committee (Budget), January 29, 2026 · Carried
That Minute Item 8.2 be amended to read as follows: 8.2 AUD26002 Housing Audits: Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigation and Lessons Learned (City Wide) - REVISED That Item 8.2, Report AUD26002, respecting Housing Audits: Barton- Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigation and Lessons Learned (City Wide) – REVISED and Item 11.1, Confidential Appendix B to Item 8.2, Report AUD26002, Housing Au
Council, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Bills No. 26-003 to No, 26-013 and No. 26-015 to No. 26-017 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: 003 To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic Schedule 5 - Stop Control Wards: 4 and 13 Council Minutes 26-001 January 21, 2026 Page 19 of 20 004 To Amend City
Council, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW25091, dated December 1, 2025, respecting West 5th Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Stone Church Road West to Rymal Road West) (Ward 8), and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to file the West 5th Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessme
Public Works Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That Minute Item 8.1 of PLC 25-025, be amended, as follows: 8.1 PED25193 Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lands Located at 700 Garner Road East, Ancaster (Ward 12) (vi) Quarterly Updates - Status of the Site Plan Application and the Clearance of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions (Generated from Minute Item 8.1, PED25193, Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lands L
Council, November 19, 2025 · Carried
That Report PED25211, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Economic Development Action Plan 2024 Update (City Wide), be received.
General Issues Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the October 20, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.
Public Works Committee, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Report PW25075, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Internal Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road East to Stone Church Road East) (Wards 7 and 8), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to file the Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessm
Public Works Committee, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 20, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.
Public Works Committee, October 20, 2025 · Carried

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