Public Works Committee

That staff be directed to report back to the Public Works Committee with opportunities for improvements to address food waste management, safe food donations, and recycling improvements at Tim Horton's Field, including minimum food orders. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the budget for capital project ID 5161266213 - Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements be increased by $110M in the recommended 2025 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate Budget, to fully fund the Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades, (b) That the Hamilton Water Divisional staff complement be increased by two new permanent Full-Time Equivalents as detailed in Appendix “A” to Report PW24059 to deliver the Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades, (c) That the two Full-Time Equivalents identified in recommendation (b) to Report PW24059 be funded from capital project ID 5161266213 - Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements at an approximate annual cost of $335K; (d) That staff be directed to replace the amenities currently available in Martino Memorial Park and that the replacement of these amenities be: (i) Aligned with the Recreation Master Plan and the Parks Master Plan; (ii) Listed as a priority action in the forthcoming Recreation Implementation Plan; (iii) Completed prior to the construction of the Dundas Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade in 2028; (e) That staff report back to the Public Works Committee on potential locations, property costs, and required capital investment to replace the amenities currently available in Martino Memorial Park; and (f) That, as part of the Dundas Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades, staff be directed to develop a multi-year community engagement plan, including the formation of a Community Liaison Committee

That Waste Management Sub-Committee Report 24-003 – September 12, 2024, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24058, respecting Canada Public Transit Fund – Permanent Baseline Funding, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24060, respecting Surface Water Quality Program 2023 Annual Update, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the applications of the owners of 40 Lake Avenue Drive and 42 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek, to permanently close and purchase a portion of the public highway at 37 Mountain Avenue North (“Subject Lands”), as Public Works Committee September 30, 2024 Minutes 24-013 Page 5 of 19 shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW24056, 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 and sell the highway, 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 Subject Lands and to proceed to sell the Subject Lands to the owners of 40 Lake Avenue Drive and 42 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek, as described in Report PW24056, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14- 204; (iii) The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transfer of the Subject Lands to 40 Lake Avenue Drive and 42 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer to Purchase as negotiated by the Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department; (iv) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to register a certified copy of the by-law(s) permanently closin

(a) That Council approve the single source procurement, pursuant to Procurement Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurements, for the provision of consultancy services for the Nash Road Transmission Main Leak Rehabilitation project, and that the General Manager, Public Works Department be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute the extension to Contract C12-31-21 and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Robinson Consultants Inc. in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (b) That Council approve the single source procurement, pursuant to Procurement Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurements, for the completion of the work or supply of goods and services for the Nash Road Transmission Main Leak Rehabilitation project to the aggregate upset limit of $6.5M, and that the General Manager, Public Works Department be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute any Contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with required contractors and suppliers, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (c) That up to $6.5M from the Waterworks Capital Reserve (#108015) be allocated to fund the works required for the Nash Road Transmission Main Leak Rehabilitation project; and Public Works Committee September 30, 2024 Minutes 24-013 Page 7 of 19 (d) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate be directed to provide an Information Report to the Public Works Committee detailing the final costs for the for the Nash Roa

WHEREAS, reliable, high-speed internet access is essential for economic growth, educational opportunities, healthcare, and the overall well-being of residents in both urban and rural areas; WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the growing need for equitable access to high-speed internet for remote work, online education, telehealth, digital business operations and agriculture technologies; WHEREAS, expanding broadband infrastructure is aligned with the City of Hamilton's long-term strategy for fostering economic development, enhancing quality of life, and ensuring that all residents benefit from connected communities’ initiatives and digital transformation; WHEREAS access to reliable internet service is critical to attracting new businesses, supporting innovation, and providing modern services in rural areas, contributing to sustainable economic development and workforce training opportunities; WHEREAS improved broadband access in rural areas will support remote learning and work opportunities, increasing educational access and workforce flexibility for rural residents; Public Works Committee September 30, 2024 Minutes 24-013 Page 8 of 19 WHEREAS increasing broadband connectivity in the rural areas will enable the municipality to enhance digital public services, including emergency response, public health, and local government communications; WHEREAS expanded broadband infrastructure will improve the efficiency and safety of rural roads by supporting smart transport

That the Agenda for the September 30, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the September 16, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegation Requests, be approved: (1) Aileen Black, respecting the significant issue of food waste and the lack of recycling practices at Tim Hortons Field, a city-owned sports venue (In-Person) (For today's meeting) (Item 6.1) (2) Jennifer Valeri, respecting adding the pride bench design to the commemorative benches that can be purchased in memoriam (Virtually) (For a future meeting) (Item 6.2) Result: MOTION,

That the delegation from Aileen Black respecting the significant issue of food waste and the lack of recycling practices at Tim Hortons Field, a city- owned sports venue, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Stuart Leitch, Manager - Capital Delivery, respecting Report PW24059, Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24059, respecting Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, be amended by replacing sub-section (d) and by adding sub-sections (e) and (f), as follows: (d) That staff be authorized and directed to pursue the acquisition of property within the Dundas area to replace the Martino Memorial Park amenities that will be repurposed for the Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades, and to meet any other Parks Masterplan requirements in the area if possible, and report back on potential locations, property costs, and required capital investment. (d) That staff be directed to replace the amenities currently available in Martino Memorial Park and that the replacement of these amenities be: (i) Aligned with the Recreation Master Plan and the Parks Master Plan; (ii) Listed as a priority action in the forthcoming Recreation Implementation Plan; (iii) Completed prior to the construction of the Dundas Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade in 2028; (e) That staff report back to the Public Works Committee on potential locations, property costs, and required capital investment to replace the amenities currently available in Martino Memorial Park; and (f) That, as part of the Dundas Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades, staff be directed to develop a multi-year community engagement plan, including the formation of a Community Liaison Committee and community updates and townhall meetings at strategic project points in time. Result: AMENDMENT,

That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That the motion be amended by adding thereto sub-section (b) as follows: (b) That all net proceeds of the sale of the Subject Lands, being the lands at 37 Mountain Avenue North, Stoney Creek, be transferred to the Ward 5 Non-Property Tax Account #3301609605 for the purpose of funding future general infrastructure projects in compliance with the Area Rating Special Capital Re-investment Reserve Policy within Ward 5, to the satisfaction of the Director, Transportation Planning & Parking. Result: AMENDMENT,

That the Closed Session minutes of the September 16, 2024 Public Works Committee meeting, be approved and remain confidential. Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:54 p.m. Result: MOTION,