Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report PW24010 respecting Hamilton Street Railway Annual Service Plan Enhancements - Year 8 of the 10-Year Local Transit Strategy, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Beattie, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and directed to negotiate and execute a non-competitive single source contract with WSP Canada Inc., to complete the detailed design and contract administration for the Main Street Two-Way Conversion Project, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and in adherence to the City of Hamilton Procurement Policy By-law No.22-255; (b) That staff be directed to undertake an accelerated project delivery approach as outlined in Report PW23074(a)/PED23248(a), funding for the implementation be referred for inclusion in the 2025 capital budget at a value of $26,492,000 with a target timeline to complete detailed design by Q3 2025/Q4 2025, commence construction Q4 2025, and target a project completion date of Q4 2027/Q1 2028; (c) That the remaining unbudgeted candidate one-way to two-way street conversions and alternative complete street interventions as identified in Appendix “E” to Report PW23074/PED23248 be programmed, and that funding associated with the conversions be identified and brought forward as part of future annual capital budget submissions for consideration of Council; and (d) That the detailed design work include non-vehicular prioritization of the southernmost eastbound lane, including as a dedicated bus lane, on street parking, pedestrian zone improvements, complete streets upgrades and consideration of a consistent roadway cross section for the extents of the project area from Dundurn to the Delta with pref
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
(a) That the standardization of the products, services, manufacturers, and suppliers identified in Appendix “A” to Report PW09074(f) – Standardized Products and Suppliers, be approved pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization; (b) That the single source of original equipment suppliers and distributors with territorial rights in Appendix “B” to Report PW09074(f) Single Source Suppliers, be approved pursuant to Procurement Policy #11- Non-competitive Procurements; (c) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and enter into any agreements and execute the completion of associated documents for the items outlined in Appendix “A” and Appendix “B” to Report PW09074(f), in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (d) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to amend any Contracts executed and any ancillary documents as required in the event that a manufacturer or supplier identified in Appendix “A” and Appendix “B” to Report PW09074(f) undergoes a name change. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Francis
Carried
(a) That the 2024 capital budget for Woodlands Spray Pad (Project ID 4242109310) be increased by $426,800.00 and funded 95% or $405,460.00 from the Parkland Development Charge Reserve – Residential (Dept ID 110316), and 5%, or $21,340.00 from the Parkland Development Charge Reserve- Non-Residential (Dept ID 110317); and (b) That Council approve the award of Request for Tenders C15-76-23 (P) Construction of Spray Pad at Woodlands Park, pursuant to Procurement Policy #2 Approval Authority and #5.3 Request for Tenders, to Three Seasons Landscape Group Inc. in the amount of $862,900.00, and that the General Manager, Public Works Department be authorized to enter into and execute any required Contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Three Seasons Landscape Group Inc., in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Nann, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
(a) Amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Waste Management Sub-Committee (Item 9.1) That the Waste-Management Sub-Committee Terms of Reference attached as Appendix “A” to Waste Management Sub-Committee Report 24-001, be amended as follows: Public Works Committee February 20, 2024 Minutes 24-003 Page 5 of 21 Statement of Purpose: (i) To assist the City of Hamilton with the implementation of the Council approved Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP), SWMMP Action Items, and to discuss / make recommendations on other solid waste management initiatives. Overall Membership: (ii) The Waste Management Sub-Committee shall be comprised of up to seven (7) members; and Voting Members: (iii) Four (4) citizen members Result: MOTION,
Moved by Beattie, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
WHEREAS, adjacent roads in the Stipley Neighborhood were resurfaced in 2017 to extend the roadway surface quality and life cycle; WHEREAS, Dunsmure Road from Prospect Street to Gage Avenue and Balsam Avenue from Main Street to Cannon Street in Ward 3, were not included in the works in 2017 and are in need of road resurfacing to extend the life of the roadway and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs; Public Works Committee February 20, 2024 Minutes 24-003 Page 6 of 21 WHEREAS, a portion of these roadways are designated as a bike boulevard and the condition of the road currently poses a challenge for safe cycling surface. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division resurface Dunsmure Road from Prospect Street to Gage Avenue, and Balsam Avenue from Main Street to Cannon Street, including associated concrete works; (b) That all costs associated with the road rehabilitation scope of work be funded from the Ward 3 Minor Maintenance account 4031911603 ($369,000), with construction anticipated to be completed in 2024; and (c) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Nann, seconded by Hwang
Carried
WHEREAS, Hamilton Amateur Athletics Association Grounds (HAAA) is a community park located at 250 Charlton Avenue within Ward 1 that dates back to 1870’s; WHEREAS, HAAA is undergoing a redevelopment of the aging park amenities as part of the overall HAAA Grounds Renewal Plan, and the Ward Public Works Committee February 20, 2024 Minutes 24-003 Page 7 of 21 1 office, alongside Landscape Architectural Services, has completed two years of online and in person extensive community engagement process to help develop the HAAA Renewal Plan; WHEREAS, the HAAA serves the historical neighbourhoods of Kirkendall and Durand, with a population of approximately 21,000 residents, or all ages, backgrounds, and economic conditions; WHEREAS, the HAAA Renewal Plan is partially funded through the ICIP: Community, Culture and Recreation Stream grant funding that has both Federal and Provincial contributions totaling $ 2,626,678.40; WHEREAS, the construction of the Renewal Plan is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2024 and incorporates upgrades such as: stormwater management improvements that incorporate low impact development approaches which will reduce the burden on the combined sewer system; and WHEREAS, the addition of accessibility improvements, improved exercise track, junior and senior playground areas, shade structures, site furnishings, spray pad, active transportation connections, increased the urban tree canopy, social/community spaces, skate dot, climbing structures, improved grass
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
(a) That the Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods (Community of Ancaster, City of Hamilton), attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW16100(a)/PED24032 and the Associated Study Drawings attached as Appendix “B” and “C” to Report PW16100(a)/PED24032 be received; (b) That Planning and Economic Development staff consider the Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) results as part of a future Phase 3 study; to develop technical criteria, a policy framework, and implementation strategy for future lot severances in coordination with the Public Works Department and the Legal and Risk Management Services staff, and that the Phase 3 study be presented at a future Planning Committee; (d) That the Public Works Department be directed to complete the studies required to undertake culvert improvements recommended in the Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods (Community of Ancaster, City of Hamilton), to address the current level of service; (e) That the Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods (Community of Ancaster, City of Hamilton) be referred to the Planning & Economic Development Department to address Item 22R on the Outstanding Business List which directs staff to prepare the appropriate Public Meeting notice under the Planning Act and associated report for Planning Committee to consider the followin
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the Agenda for the February 20, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the Minutes of the February 5, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the Delegation Requests be approved, as follows: (i) Delegation Requests respecting Item 11.3 Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster (PW16100(a)/PED24032) (Ward 12) (for today’s meeting) (Added Item 6.1) (a) Derek Sohail (Added Item 6.1(a)) (b) Shophan Daniel (Added Item 6.1(b)) Public Works Committee February 20, 2024 Minutes 24-003 Page 12 of 21 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That Derek Sohail be granted an additional 5 minutes, beyond the 5- minute time limit, to complete their delegation respecting Item 11.3 – Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster (PW16100(a)/PED24032) (Ward 12). Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the following delegations respecting Item 11.3 – Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster (PW16100(a)/PED24032) (Ward 12), be received: (a) Derek Sohail (Added Item 7.1(a)) (b) Shophan Daniel (Added Item 7.1(b)) Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the presentation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit respecting Hamilton Street Railway Annual Service Plan Enhancements - Year 8 of the 10-Year Local Transit Strategy (PW24010) (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the presentation from Mike Field, Manager of Transportation Operations, respecting Main Street Two-Way Conversion Implementation and One-Way Street Conversion Considerations (PW23074(a)/PED23248(a)) (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Nann, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That Report PW23074(a)/PED23248(a), respecting Main Street Two-Way Conversion Implementation and One-Way Street Conversion Considerations be amended by adding recommendation (d), to read as follows: (d) That the detailed design work include non-vehicular prioritization of the southernmost eastbound lane, including as a dedicated bus lane, on street parking, pedestrian zone improvements, complete streets upgrades and consideration of a consistent roadway cross section for the extents of the Public Works Committee February 20, 2024 Minutes 24-003 Page 16 of 21 project area from Dundurn to the Delta with preference to the most balanced lane configuration possible. Result: Amendment,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Nann
Carried
That consideration of Report PW16100(a)/PED24032 respecting Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster (Ward 12), be deferred until after the consideration of Item 11.4, respecting Waste Management Sub- Committee Report 24-001 – February 12, 2024. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That consideration of Report PW16100(a)/PED24032 respecting Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster (Ward 12), be deferred until after the consideration of Closed Session. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Danko
Carried
(a) That Report PW16100(a)/PED24032, respecting Report Detailed Drainage Assessment Study (Phase 2) of Rurally Serviced Existing Residential Neighbourhoods in Ancaster be amended by deferring recommendation (c) recommendations and adding recommendation (f), as follows: (f) That staff be directed to report back to the Public Works Committee at the March 18, 2024 meeting based on the direction provided to staff in Closed Session. Result: Amendment,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed (Item 14.1(a)) (i) Implementation plan for the two-way conversion of Main Street (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Addressed as Item 8.2 (PW23074(a)/PED23248(a)) (on today's agenda) Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the Committee move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub- sections (e) and (f) Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) 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 City or a local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Danko
Carried
That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Result: MOTION,