Public Works Committee

That Report PW22079(b), respecting Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the twenty-four (24) proposed Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program operating locations, attached to Report PW23029 as Appendix “A”, be approved for implementation from August 2023 to August 2025; (b) That the Traffic By-law 01-215 be amended, to designate 19 new Community Safety Zones (CSZ) associated with the proposed ASE 2023- 2025 program operating locations and to do some housekeeping amendments regarding existing CSZ locations, by passing the amending by-law attached to Report PW23029 as Appendix “B”, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (c) That the following ten (10) locations be approved for the installation of Red Light Cameras (RLC) in 2023: 1. Cannon Street East at Wentworth Street – Westbound 2. Burlington Street East at Ottawa Street North – Eastbound 3. Rymal Road East at Upper Gage Avenue – Southbound 4. Green Road at King Street East – Eastbound 5. Garth Street at Rymal Road West – Southbound 6. Fennell Avenue West at West 5th Street – Southbound 7. Golf Links Road at Meadowlands Boulevard – Southbound 8. Stone Church Road East at Upper Wellington Street – Southbound 9. Parkdale Avenue North at Roxborough Avenue – Southbound 10. Cochrane Road at Lawrence Road – Southbound; (d) That the existing RLC’s on Wilson Street at Wentworth Street North and Sanford Avenue North be decommissioned to coincide with the two-way conversion of Wilson Street – Victoria Avenue to Sherman Avenue, scheduled for reconstruction in 2023/

WHEREAS, the park pathway and baseball backstop at Gilkson Park, 50 Gemini Drive, have deteriorated and would benefit from replacement; WHEREAS, the park pathway and sport court at Mountview Park, 115 San Antonio Drive, have deteriorated and would benefit from replacement; WHEREAS, these recreational pathways connect residents through their community and support healthy activity; WHEREAS, the play structures at Scenic Woods Park, 220 Lavender Drive, and Scenic Parkette, 56 West 31st Street, have deteriorated and would benefit from replacement; and WHEREAS, recreational park amenities support valuable opportunities for children, youth and families to be active and play within the Ward 14 neighbourhoods. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the park pathway and baseball backstop at Gilkson Park, 50 Gemini Drive, at a cost of $140,000, including contingency, to be funded from the Ward 14 Special Capital Re-Investment Reserve (#108064), be approved; Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 4 of 18 (b) That the replacement of the park pathway and sport court (to a multi-use court), at Mountview Park, 115 San Antonio Drive, at a cost of $200,000, including contingency, to be funded from the Ward 14 Special Capital Re- Investment Reserve (#108064) be approved; (c) That replacement of the existing play structures at Scenic Woods Park, 220 Lavender Drive, and Scenic Parkette, 56 West 31st Street, at a cost of $500,000 including contingency, to be funded

WHEREAS, the installation of water drinking fountains and bottle filling stations can help reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles, having a measurable impact on Hamilton’s ecosystems and public health; Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 5 of 18 WHEREAS, water fountains and bottle filling stations support residents staying hydrated in the heat and improve local health; WHEREAS, many of the existing water drinking fountains in Ward 1 have become worn out, and upgrading these to a bottle filler, fountain bowl, pet bowl would benefit residents; WHEREAS, Mapleside Park, 13 Mapleside Avenue, currently has no water drinking fountain/bottle filler, and the addition of this service would benefit residents; and WHEREAS, Mapleside Park is an addition to the water drinking fountain program, operating impacts would be needed to support the maintenance of this new asset. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That $75,000 be allocated from the Ward 1 Special Capital Re-Investment Discretionary Fund (#3302109100) to support the replacement of existing water drinking fountain units with bottle filling stations in parks and public spaces in Ward 1; (b) That $25,000 be allocated from the Ward 1 Special Capital Re-investment Reserve Fund (#108051) for the addition of a new bottle filling station at Mapleside Park, 13 Mapleside Avenue, Hamilton; (c) That the appropriate staff be authorized to choose the best suited location for drinking water fountains / bottle filling st

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned fieldhouse facilities in Ward 1 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Facilities Operations & Maintenance Section of the Energy, Fleet & Facilities Management Division, Public Works, and programmed through the Recreation Division; WHEREAS, many of the current fieldhouses in Ward 1 require lifecycle repair and accessibility upgrades; WHEREAS, accessible washrooms available throughout all seasons at Churchill Park, 199 Glen Road, Hamilton, will draw more users to the Park; WHEREAS, a feasibility study was previously conducted for the Churchill Park Lawn Bowling building, which identified several cost prohibitive options to renovate the existing building due to land elevations and building constraints; and WHEREAS, the next phase of executing Landscape Architectural Services, Churchill Park Management Plan includes upgrades to the Churchill Park entrance in the area of the existing washroom building as well as around it and therefore there are efficiencies in combining design and construction to provide winterized and fully accessible washrooms. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works Facilities staff be authorized and directed to utilize existing block funding in the Churchill Fieldhouse PID (4242109107) to retain a Prime Design Consultant to undertake detailed design of accessible washroom upgrades at Churchill Park, 199 Glen Road, Hamilton; (b) That the funding for the detailed design of the accessible washroom upgrades at Churc

WHEREAS, Dr. William Bethune Park is an existing neighbourhood park located at 60 Dicenzo Drive, Hamilton, Ward 8; WHEREAS, baseball diamond and parking improvements were completed in 2022, through area rating funds approved at March 21, 2022 Public Works Committee; and WHEREAS, additional fencing enhancements are needed to complete the overall baseball diamond improvement program. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the baseball diamond line fencing, to an upset limit of $10,000, at Dr. William Bethune Park, 60 Dicenzo Drive, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 8 Special Capital Re-investment Reserve Fund Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 8 of 18 (#108058), be approved; (b) That the Mayor 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 related to the replacement of the baseball diamond line fencing at Dr. William Bethune Park, 60 Dicenzo Drive, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Eastmount Park is an existing neighbourhood park located at 115 East 26th Street, Hamilton, Ward 7; WHEREAS, the park would benefit from additional lighting near the parking lot; WHEREAS, $20,000 was approved in March 21, 2022 at Public Works Committee for new lighting on the existing building(s) near the Eastmount Park parking lot (Project ID 4242209702); WHEREAS, the preferred alternative to provide lighting at this location includes the construction of two new light standards with LED fixtures, which will provide better light distribution to the parking area; and WHEREAS, the project costs have increased with the preferred design, and an additional $25,000 is required to implement this improvement. Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 9 of 18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the installation of lighting near the parking lot at Eastmount Park, 115 East 26th Street, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 7 Special Capital Re- Investment Reserve Fund (#108057) with an additional $25,000, be approved; (b) That the annual operating impacts of $500 for the required maintenance and repairs for the new lighting near the parking lot at Eastmount Park, 115 East 26th Street, Hamilton, be included in the 2024 Public Works Department base operating budget; (c) That the Mayor 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 Solici

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has declared a climate emergency; WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives on public property, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 30% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Draft Urban Forestry Strategy; WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits to the residents of the City; Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 10 of 18 WHEREAS, tree planting on institutional education properties within private lands is not currently funded under existing City funded tree planting programs; WHEREAS, larger post secondary properties have land holdings that are not treed, and therefore provide opportunities to increase tree canopy across the City; WHEREAS, some educational institutions do not have funding for tree planting to enhance their properties; and WHEREAS, some Hamilton public, Catholic and post-secondary school representatives have shown interest in participating in partnering with the City to plant trees on their privately-owned lands. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to work with institutional education representatives to identify how they could partner with the City to help meet canopy targets through larger scale tree planting initiatives utilizing current budgets and staffing resources, and report back to the Public Works Committee with recommendations on how tree planting on institutional lan

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has declared a climate emergency; Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 11 of 18 WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives on public property, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 30% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Draft Urban Forestry Strategy; WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits to the residents of the City; WHEREAS, the Free Tree Giveaway program allows residents within Hamilton to participate in the Free Tree Giveaway and gain a free tree to plant on their private property; WHEREAS, tree planting on institutional education properties within private lands is not currently funded under existing City funded tree planting programs; and WHEREAS, some school representatives have shown interest in participating in the Free Tree Giveaway. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to adjust the current Free Tree Giveaway program to allow a representative of an educational institution within Hamilton to participate in the program by allowing one representative from the educational institution to attend an event and pick-up one to five trees with proof that they represent the institution. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the May 1, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the April 17, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegation Request be approved for today’s meeting: (i) James Kemp respecting Item 9.1 Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report (PW22079(b)) (City Wide) (Item 6.1) Result: MOTION,

That the following delegation, be received: Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 14 of 18 (i) James Kemp addressed Committee respecting Item 9.1 Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report (PW22079(b)) (City Wide). Result: MOTION,

That the Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee Minutes - February 21, 2023, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the Hamilton Cycling Committee Citizen Committee Report respecting Bicycle Yield at Stop Signs (Idaho Stop), be received and referred to staff for a report back to the Public Works Committee respecting stop as yield laws and practices for bicycles and the safety environmental transportation outcomes, including consultation with the Hamilton Police Services. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Opportunities to Partner with Educational Institutions to Plant Trees. Public Works Committee May 1, 2023 Minutes 23-006 Page 16 of 18 Result: Motion

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Free Tree Giveaway Inclusion of Educational Institutions. Result: Motion

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) HSR / ATS / DARTS Passenger Policies for Persons with Disabilities (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Addressed as Item 11.2 (PW23009) (February 13, 2023) Item on OBL: ABR (2) Items Requiring a New Due Date (Item 14.1(b)) (i) Impact of On-Site and Excess Soils Management Regulation (O. Reg 406/19) and other pressures on Capital Program Costs (Item 14.1(b)(a)) Item on OBL: ACZ Current Due Date: May 23, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: June 12 (ii) Upper Paradise Road In-Service Road Safety Review (Ward 14) (Item 14.1(b)(b)) Item on OBL: ADL Current Due Date: Q3 2023 Proposed New Due Date: September 18, 2023 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m. Result: MOTION,