Public Works Committee

That Report PW24026, Removal of Roadway Bollards on Fellowes Crescent, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24028, Annual Wastewater Treatment Bypass Report, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the General Manager, Public Works be authorized and directed to award Contract C15-20-23 (BRHW) Bridge 296 Governors Road Rehabilitation in the amount of $4,145,843.00 (not including contingency and Non-Refundable HST) and execute the contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Decew Construction Inc., in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (b) That a budget adjustment be approved to increase Capital Project ID 4031818296 (Bridge 296 Governors Road Rehabilitation) by $425,000 from $2,340,000 to $2,765,000 and that this increase be funded by a transfer of previously approved funding of $425,000 from Project ID 4031918126 (Bridge 126 – Regional Road 56,605m n/o Guyatt Road); (c) That a budget adjustment be approved to increase Capital Project ID 4032219196 (Governor's – Main to Ogilvie) by $215,000 from $1,476,000 to $1,691,000 and that this increase be funded by a transfer of previously Public Works Committee May 13, 2024 Minutes 24-006 Page 3 of 13 approved funding of $215,000 from Project ID 4031918126 (Bridge 126 – Regional Rd 56, 605m n/o Guyatt Road); and (d) That a budget adjustment be approved to increase Capital Project ID 5142271296 (Bridge 296 watermain replacement) by $298,000 from $485,000 to $783,000 and that this increase be funded by a transfer of previously approved Rate revenues of $298,000 from Project ID 5142360080 (Valve Replacement Program). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; and WHEREAS, Ward 15 residents on Fellowes Crescent have advocated for traffic calming in their neighbourhood to address roadway safety concerns once bollards are removed with a potential for speeding and cut-through traffic. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion as a traffic calming measure on Fellowes Crescent in the same location that temporary bollards were installed as part of the 2024 Traffic Calming program’s spring application; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures at be completed through the CP Minor Maintenance Ward 15 account 4031911615 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,000; Public Works Committee May 13, 2024 Minutes 24-006 Page 4 of 13 (c) That the Transportation Division examine the implementation of temporary dynamic speed signs, extension to “no stopping” and “no parking”, hatch mark pavement markings in the no stopping/no parking area, and additional signage per the Ontario Traffic Manual in the general proximity of where the temporary bollards were installed to further promote traffic calming; and (d) That the General Manager of Public Works and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form

WHEREAS, a new Hampton Park Citizens Committee has been established and is working with the Ward 6 Councillor’s office to support and inform improvements to Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue, Hamilton; WHEREAS, a previous motion was brought forward and approved by Council on January 16, 2023, to fund the playground replacement at Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue, Hamilton, at a cost of $250,000 including contingency, out of the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve (#108056); WHEREAS, following community engagement regarding the new playground design, the Hampton Park Citizens Committee has expressed desire for enhanced accessibility within the new playground, which currently includes the use of engineered wood fiber safety surfacing; Public Works Committee May 13, 2024 Minutes 24-006 Page 5 of 13 WHEREAS, engineered wood fiber safety surfacing meets Ontario accessibility standards; however, it may be a challenging surface for some residents to navigate depending on mobility devices and mobility levels; WHEREAS, in order to provide enhanced accessibility within the new playground, a rubberized safety surface would increase mobility access; WHEREAS, additional funding is required to support this safety surface enhancement; and WHEREAS, this ongoing project is currently within the Parks & Cemeteries work plan, and this funding enhancement/change in scope will not result in any project delays or additional work for staff. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the supply and installation o

WHEREAS, the existing park pathway, which does not meet current width standards and is end-of-life condition, poses a health and safety risk; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the full replacement of this park asset, and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of the park pathway system; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Parks Section capital team and because of the poor condition and risk for users, the work will be added to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, resources are limited, and this work will be initiated in 2024, and may be prioritized above other works underway because of the risk component of the work. This schedule may vary due to unforeseen challenges such as procurement timing, supply chain issues, weather, etc. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the pedestrian pathway at Corman Park, 23 Teak Street, Hamilton, be funded from the Ward 10 Minor Maintenance Account (4031911610) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $80,000; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and directed to approveand execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

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 developmental and physical disabilities to be empowered and assert their independence through sport; WHEREAS, Challenger Baseball has funded improvements to Inch Park, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton, over the years; and WHEREAS, additional funding for the rental and cleaning of accessible portable toilet(s) for the 2024 season is required. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of accessible portable toilet(s) to support Challenger Baseball 2024 season be funded from the Ward 7 Capital Discretionary Account (#3302109700), at an upset limit including contingency not to exceed $1,250 be approved; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works or designate and City Clerk be authorized and directed to approve and execute all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the May 13, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the April 29, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That Steven Oliver be granted an additional 2 minutes, beyond the 5-minute time limit, to complete their delegation respecting the Bollards on Fellowes Crescent. Result: MOTION,

That the Delegation from Steven Oliver respecting the Bollards on Fellowes Crescent, be received and referred to the consideration of Item 9.1. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Inch Park Accessible Portable Toilets, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton (Ward 7). Public Works Committee May 13, 2024 Minutes 24-006 Page 11 of 13 Result: Motion

(1) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Portable Temporary Washrooms in Parks. Result: Motion

(2) That Public Works staff be directed to work with the Ward 2 Councillor to identify locations and funding to support Portable Temporary Washrooms in Parks and report back to the Public Works Committee at a future meeting. Public Works Committee May 13, 2024 Minutes 24-006 Page 12 of 13 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:12 p.m. Result: MOTION,