Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the July 6, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.

That the minutes of the July 6, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.

That delegate S. Duft be provided with an additional 1 minute to complete their delegation. Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegations, respecting Report PW26037, Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13) (Item 9.1), be received: (a) Nancy Greenspoon (In Person) (Item 6.2(a)) (b) Susanna Duft (In Person) Item 6.2(b))

That Report PW26069, dated July 27, 2026, respecting Vision Zero Action Plan 2026-2032 (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the Vision Zero Action Plan 2026-2032 attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW26069 be approved as the City’s strategic framework for roadway safety; and (b) That the City Clerk, in consultation with the General Manager of Public Works and partner agencies, be directed to report back during the 2026-2030 term of Council with recommendations respecting the dissolution of the City of Hamilton Strategic Road Safety Committee and the establishment of a Vision Zero Sub-Committee to provide governance and oversight for implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan 2026-2032, including recommendations respecting its composition, mandate, and accountability framework. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26033, dated July 27, 2026, respecting Strengthening Pedestrian and Roadway Safety Following Recent Fatalities (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide), be received.

That Report PW26044, dated July 27, 2026, respecting 2025 Annual Wastewater Treatment Bypass and Overflow Report (City Wide), be received.

That Report PW26037(a), dated July 27, 2026, respecting Amendments to Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13), be received.

That the Correspondence from Pierre Roy respecting Report PW26055, Proposed Permanent Closure of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Brock Street, Dundas (Ward 13) (Item 8.1), be received.

That the Public Meeting, be closed. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26055, dated July 27, 2026, respecting the Proposed Permanent Closure of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Brock Street, Dundas (Ward 13), be received and the following recommendations, be approved: 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 6 of 38 (a) That the application from the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Real Estate Office, to permanently close and retain for review a portion of the untravelled road allowance known as Brock Street, Dundas, abutting the west side of 324 MacNab Street, Dundas (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW26055, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close the highway, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, for enactment by Council; (ii) The Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to retain the Subject Lands following the closure of the public highway and undertake a review and feasibility analysis respecting the future use and/or disposition of the Subject Lands, and report back to the General Issues Committee within 24 months from this report with recommendations regarding the Subject Lands; (iii) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to register a certified copy of the by-law(s) permanently cl

That the following Registered Delegations respecting Report PW26072 Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of 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 8 of 38 Unassumed Alleyway Abutting 154 Mountville Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 7), be received: (a) Registered Delegations (Item 8.2(a)) (i) Bill King, Hamilton Independent Alley Initiative (Item 8.2(a)(a)) (ii) Mark Harrington (Item 8.2(a)(b))

That Report PW26072, dated July 27, 2026, respecting the Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Unassumed Alleyway Abutting 154 Mountville Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 7), be received and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the application of the owner of 154 Mountville Avenue, Hamilton, to permanently close and purchase a portion of the unassumed alleyway abutting the east side of 154 Mountville Avenue, Hamilton (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW26072, 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: 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 9 of 38 (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 Co

That Report PW26037, dated May 4, 2026, respecting the Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13), be amended, as follows: (a) That the application from the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Real Estate Office, to permanently close and retain for future land disposition review of a portion of the untravelled road allowance known as Overfield Drive, Dundas, situated between 54 Tally Ho and 2 Walnut Grove, Dundas (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW26037, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close the highway, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, for enactment by Council; (ii) The Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to enter into any requisite easement agreements, right of way agreements, and/or other agreements deemed necessary to affect the orderly disposition of the retain the Subject Lands following the closure of the public highway and undertake a review and feasibility analysis respecting the future use and/or disposition of the Subject Lands and/or and to proceed to sell the Subject Lands at a future date, as described in Report PW26037, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14- 204; and report back to the General Issues Committee within 24 months of this

That the Correspondence from Susanna Duft respecting Report PW26037, Proposed Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untraveled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13) (Item 9.1), be received.

That Report PW260042, dated July 27, 2026, respecting the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Conceptual Design of Main and Whitney Water Pumping Station (Wards 1, 12, 13), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works Department be authorized and directed to file the Notice of Completion for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Conceptual Design of Main & Whitney (HD17A) Water Pumping Station for the mandatory 30-day public review period; (b) That upon completion of the 30-Day Review Period, the completion of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks review period and resolution of any Section 16 Order requests, the Hamilton Water Division, be authorized and directed to proceed with the 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 15 of 38 implementation of the preferred alternative solution as presented in the Main & Whitney (HD17A) Water Pumping Station Class Environmental Assessment Report: (i) Approval in principle for the construction of a new water pumping station within the required portion of municipal address 1845 Main Street West (Property Number 251801001106900) and the necessary trunk watermain within the municipal right of way, subject to future funding approvals; and (ii) Upon successful commissioning of the new water pumping station, decommission the current drinking wat

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 canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits for the residents of Ward 5 and the wider City; WHEREAS, residents adjacent to Glendale Golf Course, 401 Mount Albion Road, have expressed interest in expanding the tree canopy along the perimeter of Mount Albion Road to reduce the occurrence of golf balls landing on the road and residential properties; WHEREAS, Golf Course staff are optimistic that planting a grouping of trees in areas of concern provides a good opportunity to address a concern and expand tree canopy; WHEREAS, recent tree pruning within the City’s right-of-way has reduced the natural buffer along this section of Mount Albion Road; and WHEREAS, due to terrain constraints within the City’s road allowance, the proposed trees cannot be planted on City-owned lands and are therefore proposed along the edge of the Glendale Golf Course property where they will provide the greatest benefit. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the supply and installation of 31 trees on Glendale Golf Course, 401 Mount Albion Road, to be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Disc

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee, at its meeting of May 31, 2021, approved a motion directing the installation of four speed cushions on Moxley Drive between Mohawk Road East and Anson Avenue; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division subsequently installed four speed cushions at approximately #19, #29, #44, and #49 Moxley Drive in September 2021, in accordance with Council direction; WHEREAS, a resident of Moxley Drive has raised concerns with the Ward 6 Office regarding the speed cushions located at approximately #44 and #49 Moxley Drive, citing impacts related to a disability; WHEREAS, the resident has also sought and received support from neighbouring residents directly adjacent to the speed cushion locations for their removal; and WHEREAS, the speed cushions on Moxley Drive were installed following Council direction in response to a resident petition, notwithstanding that the Transportation Division's technical review concluded that the location did not meet the City's technical warrant for speed cushion installation. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to remove the existing speed cushions at #44 and #49 Moxley Drive and restore the roadway surface accordingly in a reasonably expedited manner; (b) That all costs associated with the removal of the existing speed cushions at approximately #44 and #49 Moxley Drive be approved to be funded through Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056, at an upset limit, including

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on East 45th Street between Brucedale Avenue East and Fennell Avenue East in Ward 6 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 East 45th Street between Brucedale Avenue East and Fennell Avenue East which determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 17 of 31 (55%) homes on East 45th Street between Brucedale Avenue East and Fennell Avenue East for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted an initial review of East 45th Street 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 up to 2 speed cushions on East 45th Street as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s speed cushions installation program; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be approved to be funded through the Ward 6 Capital Re- Please refer to the August 5, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Commit

WHEREAS, the existing decorative fountain at Gore Park is a prominent feature in the downtown core and has been part of the park in its current form since the 1990’s; WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, a motion was brought forward directing staff to review opportunities and feasibility for installing or upgrading the up lighting for the Gore Park decorative fountain; WHEREAS, on June 11, 2026, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, staff brought forward Report PW26008 with a proposal for improved up-lighting for the decorative fountain at Gore Park that could be implemented without invasive disturbance to the fountain; WHEREAS, improved up-lighting for the decorative fountain at Gore Park, particularly with ability to be customized, would enhance the park experience throughout the year, including holidays and other public events within the park; and 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 20 of 38 WHEREAS, there is currently no budget available to fund the proposed improvements to the up lighting for the decorative fountain at Gore Park. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the installation of up lighting infrastructure for the existing decorative fountain at Gore Park, 1 Hughson Street South, Hamilton be approved to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $21,000; and

WHEREAS, in past years the un-assumed alleyway behind 253 Wellington Street North has been subject to constant trespassing, illegal dumping, and vandalism; WHEREAS, the local community has advocated for engineering solutions to mitigate the safety and maintenance issues; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division facilitates the maintenance and installation of fencing on city property as required across the City of Hamilton; 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 21 of 38 WHEREAS, Councillors have previously utilized funding from their Area Rating Reserve to repair and install infrastructure in their Wards; and WHEREAS, Ward 2 Capital Re-investment Reserve Account #108052 can be used to fund the installation of a fence in the alleyway behind 253 Wellington Street North to prevent trespassing and dumping of litter in the alleyway. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the installation of fencing in the alleyway behind 253 Wellington Street North by the Transportation Division be approved to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-investment Reserve Account #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $19,500; and (b) 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 satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the Strachan Linear Park is located on the south side of Strachan Street East, with Bay Street North as the westerly starting point and extends to a terminus Easterly (near Ferguson Avenue North); WHEREAS, this linear Park is adjacent to an active railway on the Southern boundary; 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 22 of 38 WHEREAS, an existing aging chain link fence is located on the southern Strachan Linear Park lands, between the railway lands from the parklands; WHEREAS, an enhanced decorative fencing replacement would improve the park aesthetic as well as adjust alignment for tree protection and top of bank conditions, and continue to support physical separation between the land uses; WHEREAS, a feasibility review is required as part of the fencing improvement, including; a topographic survey and confirm the property line, communications with property line landowners, and tree protection provisions. This work will inform the final proposed fence alignment; WHEREAS, the project may be phased, starting with the lands from John Street and moving easterly to the end of Strachan Street Easterly terminus as phase 1; WHEREAS, the phase 1 fencing work will be undertaken by the Landscape Architectural Services team and completed in addition to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, resources are limited and this work will be initiated in

WHEREAS, Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles are used by the City of Hamilton to create a safer environment for all road users; WHEREAS, a bump-out at the south-east corner of Augusta Street and James Street South will provide space for the installation of bicycle and scooter parking stations to accommodate the growing demand from active transportation users; and WHEREAS, the bump-out will widen the pedestrian area at the corner, reduce pedestrian crossing distances, improve accessibility and safety, and replace the existing interlocking brick surface to eliminate tripping hazards and enhance the appearance of the streetscape in front of the existing building. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Transportation staff be authorized and directed to install a bump-out on the south-east corner of Augusta Street and James Street South. Transportation Planning will cover all work from the intersection to the existing ground-mounted building signboard at 155 James Street South (16.0 m west of the intersection); (b) That the remaining scope of work, consisting of the removal and disposal of the existing interlocking bricks and replacement with concrete up to the end of the building, together with ancillary works including the adjustment of catch basins and maintenance holes, roadway repairs adjacent to the bump-out, pavement markings, signage, installation of benches, and other associated works, be approved to be funded at a cost not to exceed $60,000, from the Ward 2 Capital

WHEREAS, The Sunset Cultural Garden is a well-established community garden with nonnative and native, nonedible perennial plants; WHEREAS, Hamilton’s Community Garden Policy recognizes that community gardens provide City residents with an opportunity to engage in a healthy recreational activity while growing nutritious food, benefiting from social interaction by meeting neighbours, and building community ties while learning about the growing cycle and beautifying public open space; WHEREAS, the planting of perennials and native plants contributes to biodiversity across the City and supports the City of Hamilton’s Biodiversity Action Plan; WHEREAS, Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy includes the objective to work with local partners to continue tree planting and preservation, explore community partnerships and naturalization programs to reduce urban heat island and enhance ecosystem function; WHEREAS, the volunteers who maintain the Sunset Cultural Garden supply their own water, which is a significant barrier that an onsite water service would resolve; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the addition of this park asset, and additional funding is needed to support this work; 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 25 of 38 WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Landscape Architectural Services-Renewal team and completed in addition to the existing wor

WHEREAS, at the September 16, 2025, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, Report PW25059 was received and amended with revised staff direction to 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 26 of 38 provide a future update regarding the potential to phase out the steel barrel drum type waste receptacles at parks in the downtown core with options to replace the waste receptacle type and options for service level standards; WHEREAS, at the June 11, 2026, Downtown Sub-Committee meeting, Report PW25059(a) was received regarding the potential to phase out the steel barrel drum type waste receptacles in parks in the downtown core with proposed options and their impact on service level standards; WHEREAS, one of the proposed options from Report PW25059(a) was the Glasdon Jubilee waste receptable, which includes a covered top and is a standardized waste receptacle utilized by the City’s Waste Department within the right-of-way; WHEREAS, the Glasdon Jubilee waste receptacles will require increased time and frequency for staff to service them, as they hold a smaller volume than the current steel barrel drum type waste receptacles; WHEREAS, Beasley Park, 96 Mary Street, Hamilton, was selected as a candidate park site to complete a pilot program utilizing the Glasdon Jubilee waste receptacles to deter potential illegal dumping and vandalism issues; WHEREAS, the pilot program to replace th

WHEREAS, road safety and traffic volume is and on-going concern in Ward 4, particularly as it relates to children traveling to and from school; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route aspires to see 100% of children using active transportation as part of their journey to and from school because of the numerous benefits this has for their health and well-being; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route is aligned with the City of Hamilton’s Active and Sustainable School Travel Charter; WHEREAS, providing safe, convenient, and comfortable walking routes can school can motivate more families to choose active transportation for school travel; and WHEREAS, the Daily School Route has previously conducted ward-wide projects in wards 1, 9, 10 and 12 in Hamilton. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 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 28 of 38 (a) That a grant to the Daily School Route be approved to engage Ward 4 schools and families for a ward-wide review of active school travel that follows their established process to assess and co-design school routes and provide an actionable report with opportunities for improvement to be outlined in short-term and long-term plans; (b) That the ward-wide review of active school travel work be approved to be funded from the Ward 4 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309400 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $100,000; and (c) Th

WHEREAS, Grosvenor Avenue North from Barton Street East to Cannon Street East in Ward 3 was assessed by Public Works’ Engineering Services Division as having generally “very poor” and “poor” pavement conditions and is in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of the roadway, improve safety and service levels, and reduce maintenance costs; WHEREAS, road rehabilitation contract C15-31-26 (H) was recently awarded and included the rehabilitation of nearby roads in the same neighbourhood as Grosvenor Avenue; 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 29 of 38 WHEREAS, road rehabilitation contract C15-31-26 (H) was awarded with favourable pricing creating a surplus of approximately $987,830; WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of Grosvenor Avenue North from Barton Street East to Cannon Street East is estimated to cost $700,000; and WHEREAS, the most efficient and timely procurement process to advance the rehabilitation of Grosvenor Avenue North from Barton Street East to Cannon Street East is to increase the scope of the existing contract C15-31- 26 (H) to include this work. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Council approve an extension to Contract No. C15-31-26 H - Tender for Operational Resurfacing - Westdale North & South and Crown Point West Neighbourhoods in the amount of $700,000 to resurface and complete associated concrete works as required on Grosvenor Avenue North

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Victoria Park Decorative Crosswalks (Ward 1). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Victoria Park is one of the City of Hamilton's oldest municipal parks and serves as a significant recreational, cultural, and community destination for residents and visitors; WHEREAS, the City has recently invested in improving safe pedestrian access to Victoria Park through the installation of raised crosswalks; WHEREAS, the raised crosswalks present an opportunity to build upon that investment by incorporating decorative pavement markings that reinforce Victoria Park's identity, contribute to a more vibrant public realm, and complement the park's character; WHEREAS, decorative pavement markings can increase the visibility of pedestrian crossings, draw greater attention from road users, and contribute positively to driver awareness while enhancing the overall appearance of the public realm; and WHEREAS, decorative crosswalk designs have been developed by a local artist in collaboration with the Ward 1 Office, the Culture and Tourism Division, and the Transportation Division. 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 31 of 38 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division, in partnership with the Culture and Tourism Division, be directed to install the decorative crosswalks at the following locations in 2026: (i) Strathcona Avenue North at Head Street; (ii) Strathcona Avenue North at Lamoreaux Street; (iii) Strathcona Avenue North at Florence

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,

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 determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, a petition is being circulated by residents on Wavell Avenue in support of installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and expected to be sent to the Ward 8 office shortly; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Wavell Avenue, which have been reviewed by the Ward office. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on Wavell Avenue as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s 2026 speed cushions installation program, contingent upon the receipt of a validated and successful petition; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be approved to be funded through the 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 33 of 38 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108058 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to e

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,

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 $580,000 approved funding for existing field enhancements in 2026; WHEREAS, through the 2025 capital budget process $450,000 was allocated toward Trieste Building Envelope Renovation (Project ID #4242509801) and approved to be funded from the Ward 8 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108058; WHEREAS, Corporate Facilities and Energy Management Division staff completed only the required building envelope restoration work through internal staff coordination, expending $34,321.52 of the initial $450,000 allocation; WHEREAS, the play structures at Bruce Park, located at 145 Brucedale Avenue East, Hamilton, Ward 8, and Buchanan Park, located at 111 Columbia Drive, Hamilton, Ward 8, need replacement due to these structures being at the end of their serviceable operational lifecycle; WHEREAS, Bruce Park supports an active baseball program with two diamonds that would benefit from a review of fencing and field improvements; WHEREAS, the play structure at Norwood Park, located at 187 Terrace Drive, Hamilton, Ward 8, needs replacement due to these structures being at the end of their serviceable o

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Installation of Digital Speed Signs on Patterson Road (Ward 13). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach, which recognizes that human error is inevitable and that roadway systems should be designed and managed to reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions, 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 37 of 38 WHEREAS, speeding remains a persistent concern for residents along Patterson Road between Old Guelph Road and Valley Road; WHEREAS, the Ward 13 office received a resident request and a petition with 65% support requesting the installation digital speed signs; WHEREAS, the Ward 11 Office has worked with the Transportation Division to identify locations along Patterson Road between Old Guelph Road and Valley Road for the installation of permanent digital speed signs to help promote appropriate and safe vehicle speeds. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install two (2) permanent digital speed signs on Patterson Road at approximately #72, facing eastbound traffic and at #183, facing westbound traffic in 2026. (b) That all costs associated with the installation of the two (2) permanent digital speed signs be approved to be funded through the Ward 13 Non-Property Revenue Account #3301609613 at an upset limit not to exceed $10,000; and (c) That the General Manager of Public Works and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agre