Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the February 2, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the January 12, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.

That Report PW26013, dated February 2, 2026, respecting Red Light Camera Program 2026 New Sites (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the following five locations BE APPROVED for the installation of new Red Light Cameras as detailed in Appendix ‘A’ of Report PW26013; (b) That the re-orientation of Red Light Cameras at the intersections of Stone Church Road East at Upper Wellington Street, Dundas Street at Main Street, and King Street East at Green Road BE APPROVED to change the direction of enforcement at the approved intersections as detailed in Appendix ‘A’ of Report PW26013; and (c) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, BE APPROVED to enter into and/or extend the appropriate agreements required to for the continued operation of the Red Light Camera program, including the installation of new locations. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26012, dated February 2, 2026, respecting Confederation Beach Park Management Agreement Renewal, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED to enter into a Renewal Agreement with the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority for an initial five (5) year term, with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term, subject to a review at the end of the initial five (5) year renewal term; (b) That Confidential Appendix “A” to Report PW26012 BE RECEIVED and remain CONFIDENTIAL; and (c) The General Manager of Public Works, or approved designate, BE DIRECTED to execute on behalf of the City of Hamilton this Renewal Agreement with the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority, including any ancillary agreements, amendments, notice of consents to give effect to each renewal term, in content that is approved by the General Manager of Public Works, or approved designate, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26001(b), dated February 2, 2026, respecting February 2026 Intersection Control List (Wards 2, 4, 12 and 15), be received, and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That the appropriate By-law be presented to Council to provide traffic control as follows: Stop/Yield Control Intersection Direction Class Comments Ward Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Section “A” Ancaster Jerseyville Shaver Warranted All- (a) NB EB/WB D 12 Road West Road Way Stop Section “C” Flamborough Centre Concession Warranted All- (a) EB/WB NB/SB D 15 Road 8 East Way Stop Section “E” Hamilton Add missing stop control to intersection as per meeting Hayes Bingham (a) N/A WB A with 4 Avenue Road Transportation Planning and Growth Management Adding missing stop Louisa Kingsway (c) WB EB A control on 2 Avenue Drive Louisa Ave for EB motorists. Please refer to the February 11, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee February 2, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-002 Page 5 of 13 Legend No Control Existing (New Subdivision) – NC Intersection Class: A - Local/Local B - Local/Collector C - Collector/Collector D – Collector/Arterial Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26021, dated February 2, 2026, respecting Increase to Capital Project #5302183100 – Inflationary and Tariff Impacts (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That an increase to Capital Project #5302183100 of $6,100,000, for a project total of $32,421,000, BE APPROVED to address unexpected inflationary cost escalation and the impact of tariffs. This increase will be funded from the HSR Vehicle Replacement Reserve (Account 110030). Result: MOTION,

That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: (a) Items Requiring a New Date: (i) Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (PW24059) (Ward 13) (Item 9.5(a)) Added: September 30, 2024 Original Due Date: Q1 2026 Proposed New Due Date: Q2 2026 (ii) Wild Waterworks Commercial Opportunities and Strategic Review (Ward 5) Added: December 4, 2023 Original Due Date: Q4 2024 Proposed New Due Date: May 6, 2026 Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, digital equity is an important priority for the City of Hamilton, and Ward 2 has a higher marginalization index compared to other wards; WHEREAS, access to free public Wi-Fi in parks provides a public good by enabling residents to connect to online services, educational resources, and community information; WHEREAS, Bayfront Park, Carter Park, Central Park, Eastwood Park and Durand Park were identified as high-priority locations for connectivity; WHEREAS, the estimated one-time equipment cost for installing public Wi-Fi in these five parks is $37,500, with an expected equipment lifespan of five years; WHEREAS, the annual operating cost for the service is estimated at $5,000, with the first year funded through the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve, and operating costs for years two through five to be included in the 2027 Information Technology Divisions’ base operating budget submission; WHEREAS, this initiative is proposed as a five-year pilot project, and future decisions regarding equipment renewal, maintenance or expansion will be subject to Council consideration and available funding; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the installation of public Wi-Fi in Bayfront Park, Carter Park, Central Park, Durand Park, and Eastwood Park be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $37,500; (b) That the operating costs for Year 1 be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108052 at a

That the correspondence from Rich De Pietro respecting Item 10.2, Removal and Replacement of the City-Owned Linden Tree at 28 Battlefield Drive, Stoney Creek (Ward 5), be received.

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Review of Artificial Turf and Natural Turf Sports Field for Consideration for Brightside Park (Ward 3). Result: MOTION,

Please refer to the February 11, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee February 2, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-002 Page 11 of 13 WHEREAS, the Brightside Park project includes the replacement of Brian Timmis Field, as a part of the larger Stadium Precinct strategy, and was identified as an artificial field design; WHEREAS, since the time of the original mandate for the park development, the city has declared a climate emergency, approved Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy, and term of Council priorities confirmed priority for accelerating the city’s response to climate change, including the emphasis on capital projects to address the factors of climate change including a warming city environment; WHEREAS, the Climate Science Report for the City of Hamilton predicts that the number of days at or above 30 degrees C will increase, on average, by 4 times by 2080 and that the duration of extreme heat events will also increase; WHEREAS, Hamilton’s Community Heat Response Strategy includes Action 5 – Vegetation Cover Expansion and Maintenance by reducing artificial surfaces, through increasing vegetation in parking areas, alleyways, streets, and other infrastructure; WHEREAS, there is a concern that artificial fields contribute to urban heat, and with the location of the future Brightside Park being in an area of high summer heat, as confirmed by heat mapping as having very high heat vulnerability in Appendix “A” of Report PW25032; and WHEREAS, a