Council

That the agenda for the June 24, 2026 meeting of Council, be approved, as presented.

(a) That CL 26-009, being the minutes of Council held on June 3, 2026 (Item 5.1), CL 26-010, being the minutes of Special Council held on June 12, 2026 (Item 5.2), and CL 26-011, being the minutes of Special Council held on June 17, 2026 (Item 5.3) be adopted, as presented; and, (b) That the Closed Session Minutes of Council from June 3, 2026 – 26-009 (Item 12.1), and the Closed Session Minutes of Special Council from June 12, 2026 – 26-010 (Item 12.2) be adopted, as presented and remain confidential.

That Integrity Commissioner Complaint Report ICC 25-019 - 25-021; and ICC 25-023 - 25-024, be received.

That Integrity Commissioner Complaint Report ICC 26-011, be received.

That Report PED26076, respecting the 2025 Economic Development Action Plan Update (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received.

That Memorandum FCS26064, respecting Resignation from the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) Board (City Wide), be received.

That Report PED26154, respecting Interim Control By-law Regarding Development of Data Centres (City Wide), be received.

That Memorandum CC26004, respecting Restricted Acts and Limits of Council Authority During an Election Year (City Wide), be received.

That PWC 26-008, being the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2026 (Item 7.1), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on PWC 26-008 (Item 7.1),

That Minute Item 10.1, respecting Municipal Framework regarding the Development of Data Centres in Hamilton – REVISED be amended, as follows: 10.1 Municipal Framework regarding the Development of Data Centres in Hamilton – REVISED WHEREAS, the rapid growth of AI-driven systems, cloud computing and digital infrastructure has accelerated the development of new and large-scale data centres to meet industry-defined needs; Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 11 of 31 WHEREAS, the Government of Canada launched the "Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for all" on June 4, 2026; WHEREAS, national consultation prior to establishing the Canadian AI Strategy did not include all orders of government nor did it include proposed regulations for the AI data centre industry to safeguard the environment, people, and our communities; WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario has not established a provincial regulatory framework for AI data centre industry to date; WHEREAS, residents across the City of Hamilton have raised concerns about extreme energy consumption, water depletion, continuous noise pollution, intense heat islands associated with the development of large-scale data centres, and the potential for multi-sectoral job loss from rapid reliance on AI; WHEREAS, rapid development has required, in some cases, developers to: overhaul project to designs to mitigate environmental and human health impacts (that are still being identified), negotiate community benefit agreement

That Councillor B. Clark be permitted to speak for a second time.

That Minute Item 10.1, respecting Municipal Framework regarding the Development of Data Centres in Hamilton – REVISED be amended, by adding an additional sub-section (e), as follows: (e) That smaller scale data centres that make use of existing structural footprints established primarily to support research activities be exempt. Result: AMENDMENT to PLC 26-008 (Item 10.1),

That Minute Item 8.1(v) be amended as follows: 8.1 PED26101 Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 34 Mistywood Drive, Stoney Creek (Ward 9) That Report PED26101, dated June 16, 2026, respecting Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 34 Mistywood Drive, Stoney Creek (Ward 9), be deferred to the July 7, 2026 September 1, 2026 Planning Committee meeting. Result: AMENDMENT, to Item 8.1(v) on PLC 26-008,

That the alternative included in Report PED26142 (Minute Item 9.1,), respecting Demolition Permit – 1835 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek (Ward 9) be approved, as follows: (a) That the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for 1835 Rymal Road East, Stoney Creek in accordance with By- law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of The Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101. Result: Motion, to PLC 26-008 (Item 9.1)

That Consideration of Agenda Item 12.3, being the Closed Session Minutes of the General Issues Committee from June 17, 2026 - GIC 26-009; and Minute Item 11.2, Report PED26134, respecting Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton (Ward 3), be deferred until after Closed Session to allow for an amendment to the staff direction.

(a) That AFA 26-008, being the minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Item 7.4), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved; and, (b) That the Closed Session minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (Item 12.4), be approved, as presented and remain confidential. Result: Motion on AFA 26-008 (Items 7.4 and 12.4),

That ECS 26-005, being the minutes of the Emergency and Community Services Committee from Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Item 7.5), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on ECS 26-005 (Item 7.5),

That Report PED26133, dated June 16, 2026, respecting Demolition Permit – 286 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10), be received and the following alternative contained therein be approved: Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 21 of 31 That the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for 286 Lewis Road, Stoney Creek in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of The Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101 Result: Motion,

WHEREAS, Festitalia has documented, preserved, celebrated, and promoted Italian culture in Hamilton through an annual festival since 1975; WHEREAS, Festitalia has been a long-time City Enrichment Fund (CEF) applicant, receiving funding since 2015; WHEREAS, Festitalia was not recommended for CEF funding in 2024, which resulted in financial challenges; WHEREAS, while Festitalia was grateful to receive a 2025 CEF grant totaling $7,050, this was approximately 48% lower than prior years, as a result the organization continued to experience financial hardship; WHERAS, Festitalia submitted a 2026 CEF application with a request of $15,000 and a total project budget of $62,000; WHEREAS, Festitalia received a “B” rating resulting in a 2026 CEF grant recommendation of $7,050; and, WHEREAS, to support the delivery of the 2026 Festitalia. Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 22 of 31 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That costs associated with the delivery of Festitalia be funded, one- time, from the Ward 6 Discretionary Account #3302309600 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,975; (b) That costs associated with the delivery of Festitalia be funded, one- time, from the Ward 14 Discretionary Account #3302309014 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,975; (c) That any funds allocated and distributed through this motion be exempt on a one-time basis and not be counted toward any formula that restricts regular funding from the City including the Cit

WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade is a longstanding volunteer, community-based organization that has delivered an annual seasonal winter celebration each November; Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 23 of 31 WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade has received support from the City in various capacities since 1980; WHEREAS, in 2024 the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade delivered the event on the Hamilton mountain, improving visibility, engagement and overall logistics; WHEREAS, the Ward 6 office provided $5,631 in Discretionary funding to address funding shortfall and support the delivery of the parade in 2025; WHEREAS, the Ward 7,8, and 14 offices provided $5,000 each in Discretionary funding to address funding shortfalls and support the delivery of the parade in 2025; WHEREAS, Tourism Hamilton provided a one-time sponsorship of $10,000 to the 2025 parade, bringing the total City of Hamilton support to $39,900; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade submitted a 2026 CEF application with a total request of $29,900 and a total Parade budget of $109,900; and, WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade’s 2026 CEF application received a “C” rating, resulting in a CEF grant of $9,269. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That costs associated with the 2026 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 6 Discretionary Account # 3302309600 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $7,660; (b) That costs associated with the 2026 Hamilton San

WHEREAS, established in 1953, the Polish Symfonia Choir (now know as the Symfonia Choir of Hamilton) has been a cherished community-based organization that provides Hamilton’s Polish Canadian community with an enriching cultural activity that builds connections across generations; WHEREAS, the Symfonia Choir of Hamilton has been a long-time City Enrichment Fund (CEF) applicant, receiving funding since 2015; WHEREAS, during the Covid pandemic and in compliance with provincial directions, the Choir paused operations for the safety and welfare of their predominantly senior membership; WHEREAS, returning to member gatherings and public performances in 2024, the Choir has been recovering from this hardship with members slowly returning to the community group; WHEREAS, the Choir submitted a 2026 CEF application with a total request of $5,000 and a total program budget of $28,000; WHEREAS, the Choir received a “B” rating resulting in a CEF grant recommendation of $2,154; and, WHEREAS, despite financial hardship, the Symfonia Choir of Hamilton continues to bring the Polish community together through their performances and community gatherings. Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 25 of 31 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That costs associated with the Symfonia Choir of Hamilton program, including conductor fees, soloists, pianists’ honorariums, rehearsal space, music scores, and community outreach and promotion, be funded, one-time, from the Ward 6 Capital Discretionary Account #3

WHEREAS, Item 8.2 of the Grants Sub-Committee Minutes 26-002, Report GRA26003, 2026 City Enrichment Fund Recommendations (City Wide), was approved by Council on June 3, 2026, through Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Minutes AFA 26-007; Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 26 of 31 WHEREAS, Grant MYF – CS – F1 was approved to be paid to the organization “Adult Basic Education Association of Hamilton – Wentworth”; WHEREAS, Adult Basic Education Association of Hamilton - Wentworth completed a legal name change via Articles of Amendment under the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010; WHEREAS, the new name of the organization is “Learning Connections Hamilton” effective December 23, 2025; WHEREAS, the legal name change occurred following the submission of their 2026 City Enrichment Fund application and staff were only informed of the name change following grantee notifications; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Appendix “A” (attached hereto) to Item 8.2 of the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Minutes 26-007, respecting Grants Sub-Committee Minutes 26-002, Report GRA26003, 2026 City Enrichment Fund Recommendation; be amended by deleting the words “Adult Basic Education Association (Adult Basic Education Association of Hamilton - Wentworth)” under the Organization Full Name (Legal Name) heading for MYF – CS – F1, and replacing them with the words “Learning Connections Hamilton”, to read as follows: MYF - Lifelong Learning CS - F1 Adult Basic Education Associatio

That Council move into closed session to consider Agenda Item 12.3, being the Closed Session Minutes of the General Issues Committee from June 17, 2026 - GIC 26-009; and Minute Item 11.2, Report PED26134, respecting Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton (Ward 3) pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (c), and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board’s purposes; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

That Minute Item 11.2 of the General Issues Committee Minutes GIC 26-009, respecting Report PED26134, Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton (Ward 3), be amended, as follows: 11.2 PED26134 Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton (Ward 3) (a) That the directions to staff in Closed Session respecting Report PED26134 - Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton, be approved, as amended and remain confidential; Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 29 of 31 (b) That the complete Confidential Report PED26134 - Redevelopment of Property in the City of Hamilton, remain confidential. Result: AMENDMENT,

That the Closed Session minutes of the General Issues Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (Item 12.3), be approved, as presented and remain confidential.

That Bills No. 26-105 to No, 26-112 be passed, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-laws, be numbered, be signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to read as follows: 105 To Amend By-law No. 01-218. as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking Schedule 2 (Through Highways) Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones) Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones) Ward: 3, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15 106 To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Block 79 on Plan 62M-1002 as Part of Panabaker Drive Ward: 12 107 To Amend By-law No. 24-054, being the Safe Apartment Buildings By-law Ward: City Wide Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 30 of 31 108 To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 255 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Energy Storage Systems Ward: City Wide 109 To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 258 to the Former City of Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Energy Storage Systems (West Harbour Secondary Plan Area) Ward: City Wide 110 To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 49 to the Rural Hamilton Official Plan Respecting Energy Storage Systems Ward: City Wide 111 To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200 Respecting Modifications to Definitions for Private Energy Storage Systems CI-25-G Ward: City Wide 112 To Confirm Proceedings of Council Result: Motion,