Public Works Committee

(a) That the Hamilton Water Divisional staff complement be increased by four new permanent Full-Time Equivalents as detailed in Appendix “A” to Report PW22078(a) to deliver the Woodward Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Upgrades Capital Program; (b) That the four Full-Time Equivalents identified in recommendation (a) to Report PW22078(a) be funded from the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Capital Program (Project ID No. 5142166110 and 5143066110) at an approximate annual cost of $622K; (c) That three permanent Full-Time Equivalents be included in the recommended 2025 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Budget to provide operational support for the Woodward Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Upgrades and other large capital upgrades occurring at the City’s two wastewater treatment facilities. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW18075(c), respecting 2023 Year End Report on Community Bookings at Tim Hortons Field, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Waste Management Sub-Committee Report 24-002 – May 30, 2024, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, and the General Manager, Public Works, be authorized to delegate the appropriate person to be duly authorized to submit all necessary documentation to support the City of Hamilton’s application, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW24038, for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund; (b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and/or amend all necessary documentation, including Funding Agreements, to receive funding under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund with content satisfactory to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, provided the City’s application is successful; and (c) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare any necessary by-laws for Council approval, for the purpose of giving effect to the City’s acceptance of funding from the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Council approve the standardization of the Glutton Urban Waste Vacuum Cleaner manufactured by Glutton and the single sourcing of the supply, parts, and maintenance for the equipment with the licensed distributor Joe Johnson Equipment until May 1, 2029 for the Waste Management Division, Pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization and Policy #11 – Non-Competitive Procurement; (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and execute any required contract and ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with licensed distributor Joe Johnson Equipment, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (c) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to amend any contracts executed and any ancillary documents as required if the manufacturer or licensed distributor identified in this Report undergoes a name change, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Council approves the expansion of the Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurement, previously approved through Report PW22003, for the supply, installation, and management of compressed natural gas and mobile refuelling equipment. This expansion is estimated to cost $300K annually for a three-year period for a total of $900K and will support the operational requirements of the Compressed Natural Gas Waste Collection Trucks; (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and execute a contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Compression Technology Corporation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (c) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to submit and sign an application with supporting documentation relating to applicable grant funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Green Initiative grant funding application with supporting documentation including an application attestation and final agreement, on behalf of the City of Hamilton; (d) That the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services, or their designate, be authorized and directed to confirm the City of Hamilton’s funding contribution, on behalf of the City of Hamilton and sign the required proof of funding forms related to Green Initiative grant funding; and any resulting funding agreements and associated ancillary documents that may also include a c

WHEREAS the Strachan Open Space located along the south side of Strachan Street West between Bay Street North and Ferguson Avenue North, provides a valuable asset for the community as a green corridor of mature trees and sod areas; WHEREAS this area contains an underutilized surface parking lot that could be repurposed for much needed public amenities; WHEREAS, as the site is adjacent to an active rail line, the Ward Councillor has met with representatives from CN Railway to discuss any requirements they may have; WHEREAS the community is supportive of maintaining this space for public use subject to consultation with the Ward Councillor; WHEREAS there are city wide parks in the area and the neighbours would benefit from a more community focused park area with amenities; WHEREAS there is an active transportation route through the site allowing ease of movement through the space; WHEREAS there are some activations that can commence without added Capital funds such as benches, picnic tables, and parkland signs and staff will work with the Ward Councillor for these additions; and WHEREAS future improvements that would enhance the space for more neighbourhood uses would require budget and work prioritization. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to submit a capital detail sheet for the first phase of the Strachan Open Space improvement project for Council consideration as part of an upcoming budget process. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the Gage Park Community Garden located at 1000 Main Street East Hamilton, has been operating in its current location since 2011 and provides opportunities for residents to grown their own food, beautify an area of the park and gather and make connections with fellow community members; WHEREAS, the recent construction activities at the adjacent Rosedale Tennis Club has reconfigured the existing fencing that borders the community garden; and WHEREAS, the existing garden fencing is in disrepair and needs to be replaced and reconfigured to connect to the new tennis club fencing. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That an allocation of $6,749 be made from the Ward 3 Discretionary Funds (Project ID#3302309300) to fund the installation of new fencing along the southern portion of the Gage Park Community Garden located at 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; and WHEREAS, Ward 10 residents on a number of roadways have repeatedly advocated for traffic calming measures in 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 2 speed cushions on Grays Road between Frances Avenue and Lakepointe Place as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation, to be funded through the Ward 10 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108070 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $10,000; (b) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 4 speed cushions on Memorial Avenue between Glen Castle Drive and Birchlawn Drive as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation, to be funded through the Ward 10 CP Minor Maintenance #4031911610 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $20,000; and (c) 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 City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; and WHEREAS, Ward 15 residents on Howard Boulevard have repeatedly advocated for traffic calming in their neighbourhood 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 1 speed cushion on Howard Boulevard between Orchard Avenue and Mays Crescent as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be completed through Ward 15 CP Minor Maintenance #4031911615 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,000; and (c) 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 City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; and WHEREAS, Ward 4 residents on Frederick Avenue have advocated for traffic calming in their neighbourhood 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 up to 2 speed cushions on Frederick Avenue between Roxborough Avenue and Cannon Street East as part of the Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded from the Ward 4 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108054 at an upset limit, including contingency, 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 agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, residents on Huntington Avenue in Ward 6 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; and WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 19 of 34 (56%) homes on Huntington Avenue 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 up to 2 speed cushions as a traffic calming measure on Huntington Avenue between Brentwood Drive and Kingslea Drive as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming Program for fall implementation; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures at be completed through the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, 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 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 a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; and WHEREAS, Ward 14 residents have advocated for traffic calming in their neighbourhoods in proximity to Chedoke and Mountview Elementary Schools 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 2 speed cushions on Bendemere Avenue between W 25th Street and W 27th Street and 2 speed cushions on W 27th Street between Bendamere Avenue and Leslie Avenue as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation; (b) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on San Antonio Drive between Argo Street and Karen Crescent and 2 speed cushions on Karen Crescent between San Antonio Drive and San Pedro Drive as part of Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation; (c) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be completed through the Ward 14 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108064 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $35,000; and (d) 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 Hamilton Beach Rescue unit previously operated from the area at the Hamilton Beach Strip, adjacent to Lakeside Avenue; WHEREAS, an aged boat lift is a remnant from previous operations of this group, and is no longer needed and at its end of life; WHEREAS, Voluntary Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit are not able assist with the removal of this infrastructure; WHEREAS, a motion was approved at the October 16, 2023 Public Works Committee to fund the removal, to the amount of $4,000; WHEREAS, a further procurement process was undertaken after the original contractor declined the proposed removal work; and WHEREAS, an additional $5,900 to remove the structure is required to complete the works. The total cost for the removal will be $9,900. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That additional funding for the removal of the Hamilton Beach Rescue Lift located at the Hamilton Beach Strip, adjacent to Lakeside Avenue, be approved from Hamilton Beach Rescue Reserve #110005 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,900; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works or designate be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the June 17, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the June 3, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Public Works Committee June 17, 2024 Minutes 24-008 Page 16 of 20 Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegation Requests be approved for today’s meeting: (i) Jake Maurice respecting the HSR Front Boarding Policy (In Person) (Item 6.1) (ii) Delegation Requests respecting the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Item 6.2): (a) Mary Love, Council of Canadians Hamilton Chapter (In Person) (Added Item 6.2(a)) (b) Katie King, HCBN (In Person) (Added Item 6.2(b)) (c) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (In Person) (Added Item 6.2(c)) (d) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (In Person) (Added Item 6.2(d)) Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations be received: Public Works Committee June 17, 2024 Minutes 24-008 Page 18 of 20 (i) James Kemp respecting concerns regarding the HSR's front door entry policy for people with disabilities and lack of accessible fare payment options regarding Presto (Virtually) (Item 7.1) (ii) Jake Maurice respecting the HSR Front Boarding Policy (In Person) (Item 7.2) (iii) Delegations respecting the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Added Item 7.3) (a) Mary Love, Council of Canadians Hamilton Chapter (In Person) (Added Item 7.2(a)) (b) Katie King, HCBN (In Person) (Added Item 7.2(b)) (c) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (In Person) (Added Item 7.2(c)) (d) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (In Person) (Added Item 7.2(d)) Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Stuart Leitch, Manager - Capital Delivery, respecting Report PW22078(a), Woodward Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Upgrades, be received. Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Result: MOTION,