Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the September 29, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the September 8, 2025, Public Works Committee, be adopted, as presented.

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 Relocation of the Kenora Transfer Station Relocation (City Wide) (Item 9.1)

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PW25066 Feasibility of Solar Waste Bins Along Roadside Locations (City Wide) 7.2 PW25068 Rural Broadband Expansion Plan Update (OBL) (City Wide)

That the following Delegations, be received: (i) Pierre Roy (ii) Bill King

That the Public Meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25060, dated September 29, 2025, respecting Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Assumed Alleyway Between 11 & 13 East Avenue North, Hamilton (Ward 3), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the application from the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Real Estate Office – Affordable Housing Program, to permanently close and sell a portion of the assumed alleyway between 11 & 13 East Avenue North, Hamilton (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A" and “B”, attached to Report PW25060, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the applicant BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to make an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, under Section 88 of the Registry Act, for an order to permanently close the Subject Lands, if required by the City, subject to: (1) The General Manager, Public Works, or designate, signing the appropriate documentation to obtain any required court order; and (2) The documentation regarding any required application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice being prepared by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; (ii) That the applicant BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE for the deposit of a reference plan in the proper Land Registry Office, and that said plan BE PREPARED by an Ontario Land Surveyor, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Geomatics and Corridor Management Section, and that the applicant also deposit a reproducible copy of said plan with the Manager, Geomatics and Co

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 timelines, more closely estimate costs and perform the environmental site assessment required to relocate the Transfer Station operations to the lands at 1579 Burlington Street East in Hamilton; and (b) That following the Environmental Site Assessment and pre- consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks that staff REPORT BACK to Public Works Committee for consideration the results and a recommendation for the future location. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25065, dated September 29, 2025, respecting Bus Replacement Capital Projects (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the City Manager BE AUTHORIZED to execute a purchase order for 18 Replacement Buses per the 2026 Capital Project #5302183100 for Vehicle Replacement totaling $26,321,000 funded from HSR Vehicle Replacement Reserve 110030; (b) That staff BE AUTHORIZED to incorporate progress billing in the purchase contract for the buses, as a means to ensure the full eligibility and claim of Community Public Transit Funding (CPTF); and (c) That advancing the capital budget for bus replacement for 2027-2031 by one year in the budget book to allow for timely vehicle replacement orders BE APPROVED. Result: MOTION,

That Report PED25173, dated September 29, 2025, respecting Wimberly Avenue Bicycle Lane Review (Ward 15), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the modification to existing bicycle lanes on Wimberly Avenue between North Waterdown Drive and Nisbet Boulevard to consolidate on-street parking on the east side of Wimberly Avenue; and (b) That staff engage residents on the implementation of bicycle lanes on Wimberly Avenue between Nisbet Boulevard and Parkside Drive to provide a connected cycling network. Result: MOTION,

That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business list, be approved: 9.4(a) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Feasibility Study for the Relocation of the Kenora Transfer Station (Ward 5) Added: December 2, 2024 Addressed as Item 9.1 on today's agenda (ii) Feasibility of Solar Waste Bins Along Roadside Locations Added: December 2, 2024 Addressed as Item 7.1 on today's agenda Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 9 of 20 (iii) Wimberly Avenue Bicycle Lane Review (Ward 15) Added: February 3, 2025 Addressed as Item 9.3 on today's agenda (iv) Rural Broadband Added: September 30, 2024 Addressed as Item 7.2 on today's agenda Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Glancaster Road, from south of Dickenson Road West to the dead end in Ward 11, have raised significant safety concerns due to extremely high speeding, drag racing, and speed testing of vehicles from nearby dealerships, creating a dangerous environment for the many family homes along this roadway; WHEREAS, a resident petition for speed humps was completed in 2017 which included greater than 90% of households in support, and based on recent further discussions between the Ward Councillor and residents, the great majority continue to strongly support the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed a traffic calming warrant in 2025 for Glancaster Road between Dickenson Road West and the dead- end which determined that traffic calming is not technically warranted; Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 10 of 20 WHEREAS, the Transportation Division does not support the installation of speed cushions on Glancaster Road between Dickenson Road West and the dead-end, which is an arterial rural roadway where speed cushions are regarded as incompatible for rural roads and they may introduce unintended safety risks; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division was p

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Winona Road between Highway 8 and Barton Street in Ward 10 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 warrants for Winona Road between Highway 8 and Barton Street in Ward 10 which determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents on Winona Road between Highway 8 and Barton Street resulting in support by 18 of 35 (51%) homes on Winona Road for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Winona Road between Highway 8 and Barton Street, which have been reviewed by the Ward office. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install up to 3 speed cushions on Winona Road between Highway 8 and Barton Street at approximately 260, 277 and 294 Winona Road as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation Division’s 2025 speed cushions installation program; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded through Ward 10 CP Minor Maintenance #4031911610, at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $9,000; and

WHEREAS, Copetown Lions Park is located at 1950 Governor’s Road (Ancaster), Hamilton; WHEREAS, the Copetown Lions Club has submitted a request to fund the development of a new park walkway at Copetown Lions Park; WHEREAS, this proposal would provide an asset that supports active living and well-being for all residents, providing a meaningful upgrade for the rural community; WHEREAS, this initiative aims to improve accessibility and enhance outdoor experiences for all community members, including those who participate in the adult day program operating at the Copetown Community Centre (at the same location); WHEREAS, City of Hamilton staff will assist with in-kind project management and detailed design of the proposed path, and any permits required; and WHEREAS, an agreement would be required between The Copetown Lions Club (donor) and the City of Hamilton to formalize the project details. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That City of Hamilton staff be authorized to work with the Copetown Lions Club to develop a new park pathway at Copetown Lions Community Park. The work scope will include feasibility review and conceptual design, detailed design with construction drawings and implementation, to be funded through donations from the Copetown Lions Club; Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 13 of 20 (b) That staff be directed to report back with estimates for con

WHEREAS, The Mountain Park Avenue Phase II project is part of the corridor upgrade to enhance safety, mobility, and streetscaping in the Eastmount neighbourhood between Upper Sherman and Poplar Avenue; WHEREAS, a detailed design for corridor improvements has been completed through a consulting assignment and will form the basis of competitive tendering process for construction; WHEREAS, Council has previously approved a total budget of $3,400,000 for the Mountain Park Avenue Phase II project (Project IDs 4242009701, 4032310235 and 5182470235); Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 14 of 20 WHEREAS, through the detailed design it was recommended that to improve roadside safety for both vehicular traffic and pedestrians/cyclists the existing fence along the escarpment edge near the road be upgraded to a crash barrier-type system consistent modern standards; WHEREAS, a condition assessment also identified corrosion in the top steel reinforcement of the cantilevered section of this roadway, which should be replaced with stainless steel to enhance long-term durability; WHEREAS, the enhanced crash-barrier and replacement of additional steel reinforced decking are expected to increase the project cost by approximately $700,000, resulting in an updated total budget requirement of $4,100,000. WHEREAS, securing the additional funds will enable tendering in late 2025, h

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to achieving the goals of Vision Zero; WHEREAS, annual collision data indicates that speeding and aggressive driving contribute to approximately 50 percent of reported collisions city- wide; WHEREAS, the City’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program has proven to be an effective roadway safety tool, with all revenues reinvested into Vision Zero roadway safety initiatives, thereby enhancing safety for all road users while reducing the tax burden on law-abiding residents; WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, Council approved Report PW25055, Automated Speed Enforcement Enhancements d, which expanded the program from four to eight camera units; WHEREAS, Ward Councillors and members of the public regularly raise concerns regarding speeding and request consideration for the use of ASE technology; and WHEREAS, Report PW25033 identified that expanding the ASE program beyond eight units would likely exceed available resources, including the Traffic Enforcement Reserve and Provincial Offences Administration. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to further assess how the Automated Speed Enforcement program can be expanded to provide enhanced and progressive City-wide coverage, and report back to the Public Works Committee in Q2 2026 with options for consideration, including associated staffing and financial resourcing requirements within Transportation and supporting Divisions. Please refer to the October 8,

WHEREAS, Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles are used in the City of Hamilton to provide a safer environment for all road users; WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of the Strathcona and Kirkendall neighbourhoods in Ward 1 was initiated with the intent of providing a Complete Streets report identifying areas of concern and recommendations to provide a safer environment for all road users based on Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles; WHEREAS, the Complete Streets review included a focus on Traffic Calming Measures at problem locations considering road width, classification, surrounding land use, proximity to schools/playgrounds, access roads from arterials, on-street parking and other considerations; WHEREAS, extensive public consultation is integrated as part of the Ward 1 Complete Streets review process, including prior to implementation to aid in finalizing the recommendations; WHEREAS, the Ward 1 Complete Streets review is completed and includes a variety of neighborhood specific traffic calming enhancements categorized into short, medium and long-term measures; Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 17 of 20 WHEREAS, implementation of the approved traffic calming enhancements will require future financial investment to plan and deliver the measures, which are being developed collaboratively between the Ward 1 office and the Transportation Divis

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,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Orphir Road between Gailmont Drive and Rainbow 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 completed a traffic calming warrant for Orphir Road between Gailmont Drive and Rainbow Drive which determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 17 of 17 (100%) homes on Orphir Road between Gailmont Drive and Rainbow Drive for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; and Please refer to the October 8, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee September 29, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-011 Page 19 of 20 WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted an initial review of Orphir Road to identify suitable locations for speed cushions, and determined the approximate number of potential installations. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on Orphir Road between Gailmont Drive and Rainbow Drive as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s 2025 speed cushions installation program, and that staff consult with the Ward Councillor regarding the final quantity and installation locations