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That the agenda for the May 22, 2024 meeting of Council be approved, as amended. Result: Motion

That the Minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting of Council be approved, as presented. Result: Motion

That Council Communications 5.1 to 5.11 be approved, as amended, as follows: 5.1 Correspondence from Tom Allwood, Chair, Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group, Councillor, Municipality of Grey Highlands requesting municipalities to reaffirm their unwillingness to host wind turbine projects until the appropriate ministries address the concerns and make stronger rules and regulations. Recommendation: Be received. 5.2 Correspondence from David Scott, Rosedale Tennis Club President requesting an additional $300,000 in additional loan to allow them to complete the listed projects. Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services for appropriate action. 5.3 Correspondence from Laura Pettigrew, General Counsel, Ombudsman's Office respecting an investigation respecting a complaint alleging tat on October 24, 2024, the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees held a meeting that did not comply with the open meeting rules in the Municipal Act, 2001. Recommendation: Be received. 5.4 Correspondence from the Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility respecting June is Seniors Month: Keeping seniors fit, active and socially connected. Recommendation: Be received. Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 4 of 24 5.5 Correspondence from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to the Provincial Planning Policy Branch respecting ERO 019-8369: Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2005, and Municip

That Council move into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Committee Reports. Result: Motion

That Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees Report 24-002, being the meeting held on Friday, May 3, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub- Committees Report 24-002,

That CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Report 24-001, being the meeting held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on the CityHousing Hamilton Corporation Shareholder Report 24-002,

That Public Works Committee Report 24-006, being the meeting held on Monday, May 13, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 7 of 24 Result: Motion on the Public Works Committee Report 24-006,

That Planning Committee Report 24-007, being the meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on the Planning Committee Report 24-007,

That Item 1, respecting the Goods Movement Strategy (PED24049) (City Wide) of General Issues Committee Report 24-009, be amended, by adding a new sub-Section (c) as follows: 1. Goods Movement Strategy (PED24049) (City Wide) (Item 8.1) (c) That staff be directed, as part of the in-progress Truck Route Network Monitoring and Evaluation actioned by Report PED19073, to report back to the Truck Route Sub-Committee on potential updates and/or modifications to the 32 Actions identified in the Goods Movement Strategy in order to explicitly address concerns and opportunities related to term of council priorities, including equity, public health, roadway safety, impacts of continued road expansion; and urgency around the City's declared climate crisis. Result: Amendment to Item 1 of the General Issues Committee Report 24-009,

That Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-010, being the meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 24-010,

That Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 24-004, being the meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on the Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 24-004,

That Council rise from Committee of the Whole. Result: Motion

WHEREAS, the initial road rehabilitation projects selected by the Ward 14 Councillor were Argon Court, Elsa Court, Glenhaven Drive, Greendale Drive, Gretna Court, Sonesto Court and Trevi Road in Hamilton (Ward 14), which was approved by Council on January 24, 2024; Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 13 of 24 WHEREAS, the initial road rehabilitation projects, Argon Court, Elsa Court, Glenhaven Drive, Greendale Drive, Gretna Court, Sonesto Court, and Trevi Road are being funded from the Ward 14 Capital Re-Investment Reserve Fund #108064 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $1,500,000; WHEREAS, it is now necessary to include Glamis Court as a road rehabilitation project in Ward 14 to be funded from the Ward 14 Minor Maintenance Fund; and WHEREAS, the Ward 14 Minor Maintenance Fund will provide sufficient funding for the milling and repaving of Glamis Court to preserve road integrity, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and improve rideability. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Item 8 of the Public Work Committee Report 24-001 be amended, by adding Glamis Court to the road rehabilitation projects in Ward 14, as follows: 8. Road Rehabilitation on Argon Court, Elsa Court, Glenhaven Drive, Greendale Drive, Gretna Court, Sonesto Court, Trevi Road and Glamis Court in Hamilton (Ward 14) (Item 12.1) (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to rehabilitate the road and associated concrete works on Argon Court, Elsa Court, Glenhaven Drive, Greendale Driv

WHEREAS, Theatre Aquarius, as a not for profit corporation, anchor arts institution, and a regional theatre, does not have sufficient funding to take on emerging capital repairs; WHEREAS, Theatre Aquarius has not used its studio exit for a number of years and it has become unsafe, often requiring staff resources to maintain it; WHEREAS, Theatre Aquarius pursued a variety of options to maintain the studio exit, but decided that closing it would be the best option; and WHEREAS, Theatre Aquarius hired Design Partners in Architecture and Interiors (DPAI) to provide estimates for various options to address issues with the studio exit and the option to close it was costed at an upset limit of $60,000. Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 15 of 24 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That costs associated with closing the unused theatre exit be funded from the Ward 2 Special Capital Reinvestment Reserve 108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $60,000; and (b) 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 Ward 2 Community Grants program closed for Q2 on May 4, 2024 with a total of 16 applications; WHEREAS City staff in Financial Planning, Administration and Policy and Community Engagement - Grants reviewed the recommendations from the Ward 2 Community Grants program and found that the following were all eligible; and WHEREAS the following $42,200 in 12 individual grants fulfils Q2 - 2024 of the Ward 2 Community Grants program. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That program and administration supplies to support their mentorship program in Ward 2 Schools for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309200 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,000; Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 16 of 24 (b) That costs associated with the second annual Catharine Street Block Party be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309200 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,000; $300 of which will be transferred to Account #45154 and DeptID #560220 for the SEAT permit application fee, with the remaining $2,700 to event organizer Stevan Garic for costs associated with road closure, insurance for the event, and activation of the street; (c) That a free native tree delivery and planting service in Ward 2 neighbourhoods with fewer trees as identified by Environment Hamilton’s Trees Please tree audits be funded to Environment Hamilton from the Ward 2 Capital Disc

WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Garden Club and Horticultural Society is a community group that helps the residents of Stoney Creek get involved in a green initiatives and creates opportunities that promote health and wellbeing; WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Garden Club and Horticultural Society wants to create a community garden in order to promote pollinator; Council Minutes 24-011 May 22, 2024 Page 18 of 24 WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has achieved Bee City status and is committed to upkeep the Bee City Vision through the protection and support of pollinators and habitat creation; and WHEREAS, the planting of perennials and native plants contributes to biodiversity across the City. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a grant for supplies to install a community garden to the Stoney Creek Garden Club and Horticultural Society to be constructed at Green Acres Park be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Discretionary Account (3302109500) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,000; (b) That any funds allocated and distributed be exempt and not be counted toward any formula that restricts regular funding from the City including the City Enrichment Fund for the years 2024 and 2025; 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

That the listing of Council Communication Updates from May 3, 2024 to May 16, 2024, be received. Result: Motion on the Council Communication Updates from May 3, 2024 to May 16, 2024

That Council recess for 40 minutes until 12:30 p.m. Result: Motion

That the Closed Session Minutes dated May 8, 2024 be approved, as presented, and remain confidential. Result: Motion

That Bryson Tan and Shannon Parker of Deloitte LLP be permitted to attend the Closed Session portion of the Council Meeting respecting the Update on a Cyber Security Incident. Result: Motion

That Council move into Closed Session to discuss Items 11.2, 11.3 and 11.4 respecting an Encampment Litigation Update (LS20023(i)) (City Wide); Update on a Cyber Security Incident and a Verbal Update on Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive (formerly 47 Discovery Drive) (Ward 2) pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-sections (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to the security of the property of the City or a local board; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board purpose; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or a local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Result: Motion

(a) That the directions provided to staff in closed session, be approved and remain confidential; and (b) That Report LS20023(i) and Appendix “A” remain confidential. Result: Motion

That the Update on a Cyber Security Incident, be received and remain confidential. Result: Motion

That the Verbal Update on Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive (formerly 47 Discovery Drive) (Ward 2), be received and remain confidential. Result: Motion

That Bills No. 24-074 to No. 24-078 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: 074 To Set Optional Property Classes Within the City of Hamilton for the Year 2024 Ward: City Wide 075 To Establish Tax Ratios and Tax Reductions for the Year 2024 Ward: City Wide 076 To Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for the Year 2024 Ward: City Wide 077 To Levy a Special Charge Upon the Rateable Property in the Business Improvement Areas for the Year 2024 Ward: City Wide 078 To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council Result: Motion on the Bills,

That, there being no further business, City Council be adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Result: Motion