Public Works Committee

That Report PW24022 respecting Street Tree Planting Program Improvements, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Council authorize the continuation of the present service level for collection and processing of recyclables in blue box and blue cart, for properties that the Blue Box Program Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21) deemed non-eligible for collection, during the transition period of April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025; (b) That Council approve the collection and processing of Blue Box Program recyclables from eligible special events under the current contract with GFL Inc. during the transition period of April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025; and (c) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized to execute any required agreements with Circular Materials Ontario and/or Circular Materials Ontario’s contractor for the collection and processing of recyclables from non-eligible properties during the transition period of April 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025. Result: MOTION,

(a) That six new permanent Full-Time Equivalents in the Transportation Division, Transportation Operations Section, Roadway Safety Team be approved to support the realization of the City’s Vision Zero objectives; (b) That the six new Roadway Safety Team permanent Full-Time Equivalents be comprised of: Public Works Committee April 2, 2024 Minutes 24-004 Page 3 of 11 (i) 1 x Project Manager, Automated Traffic Enforcement (ii) 1 x Project Manager, Roadway Safety Initiatives (iii) 3 x Roadway Safety Technologist (iv) 1 x Community Outreach & Education Coordinator (c) That the six new Roadway Safety Team Permanent Full-Time Equivalents be funded from the Automated Traffic Enforcement Reserve #112203 at an approximate annual cost of $665K, with no impact to the tax levy in 2024, and in future years; (d) That the Automated Speed Enforcement program be expanded through the addition of two Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, funded from the Automated Traffic Enforcement Reserve #112203, and that staff analyze, select, and seek Council approval for new operating locations for 2024 & 2025 including amendments to Traffic By-law 01-215 as required; (e) That the General Manager, Public Works, or designate, be authorized, and directed to extend, if required, the appropriate agreements with the Ministry of Transportation, City of Toronto Joint Processing Centre and Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited for the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement program through the addition of t

(a) Pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization, that the standardization of Parts, Services, Maintenance and Repairs as identified in Appendix “A” attached to Report PW19003(b), as the single source to suppliers and original equipment manufacturers or licenced distributors of the parts, equipment, supplies and services for the listed equipment in the Corporate Facilities and Energy Management (CFEM) Division be approved; (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and execute any required contract(s) and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with those suppliers identified in Appendix “A” attached to Report PW19003(b), with content acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and; (c) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate, be authorized to amend any contracts executed and any ancillary documents as required in the event that a supplier identified in Appendix “A” attached to Report PW19003(b) undergoes a name change, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That City of Hamilton By-law No. 12-151, being a By-law respecting the City of Hamilton’s Cemeteries, as amended, be further amended as detailed in Appendix “A” attached to Report PW24023. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, Ward 5 residents advocate for the installation of speed cushions on various roadways throughout their neighbourhoods to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding and cut-through traffic; and WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 34 of 40 homes on Owen Place between King Street East and Cromwell Crescent for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion as a traffic calming measure on Owen Place between King Street East and Cromwell Crescent and 1 speed cushion on Kenora Avenue between Janet Court and Village Drive as part of the 2024 Traffic Calming program’s spring application; Public Works Committee April 2, 2024 Minutes 24-004 Page 6 of 11 (b) That all costs associated with the installation of 1 speed cushions on Owen Place and 1 speed cushion of Kenora Avenue be funded from the CP Minor Maintenance Ward 5 Account (#4031911605) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $14,000.00; 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,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, roads adjacent to parks and schools frequently see the greatest number of young pedestrians and cyclists at risk by speeding motorists; and WHEREAS, Ward 1 residents have repeatedly advocated for the installation of speed cushions on various roadways throughout their neighbourhoods to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding and cut-through traffic. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install traffic calming measures on the following roadways as part of the 2024 Traffic Calming program’s spring application, as follows: Public Works Committee April 2, 2024 Minutes 24-004 Page 7 of 11 (i) Greig Street between Little Greig Street and Barton Street West (1 speed cushion); (ii) Lamoreaux Street between Strathcona Avenue North and Dundurn Street South (2 speed cushions); (iii) Kent Street between Aberdeen Avenue and Glenfern Avenue (2 speed cushions); (iv) Dromore Crescent between Sterling Street and Paisley Avenue North (3 speed cushions); (v) Bowman Street between Main Street West and Baxter Street (3 speed cushions); and (vi) Paradise Road North between Edgevale Road and Franklin Avenue (2 speed cushions). (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures from (i) through (vi) be paid for through the Ward 1 Special Capital Re- Investment Re

That the Agenda for the April 2, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the February 20, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Public Works Committee April 2, 2024 Minutes 24-004 Page 9 of 11 Result: MOTION,

That the Delegation Request from Steven Oliver respecting the Bollards on Fellowes Court, be approved for a future meeting. Result: MOTION,

That the following amendment to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Requiring a New Due Date (Item 14.1(a)) (i) HSR Ridership Recovery Outstanding Business List Item (PW21056(b)) (City Wide) Current Due Date: February 5, 2024 Proposed New Due Date: April 29, 2024 Result: MOTION,

That the Public Works Committee Closed Session Minutes of February 20, 2024, be approved and remain confidential. Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 2:38 p.m. Result: MOTION,