Public Works Committee

That the Waste Management Sub-Committee report 23-003 – September 29, 2023, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Forestry and Horticulture staff be authorized and directed to: (i) Pursue opportunities with representatives from Conservation Authorities and educational institutions (the “Organizations”) in the City of Hamilton to plan tree planting projects on lands which are readily accessed by the public and owned by these Organizations; and (ii) Present these opportunities to Ward Councillors and assist in drafting motions which detail the project(s) and which requests the use of the Area Rating Special Capital Re-Investment Discretionary Funds following Ward-Specific Funding Initiatives Procedures outlined in Report FCS18014(a). (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to: (i) Apply for grant funding on behalf of the City of Hamilton for forestry initiatives related to increasing tree canopy on all City of Hamilton owned lands; (ii) Support grant applications initiated by collaborating Organizations, including not for profit organization by providing letters of support, and/or by assisting with the completion of applications for grants respecting forestry initiatives related to increasing tree canopy on all City of Hamilton owned lands; (iii) Approve and execute any letters of support, grant applications, grant agreements or any other agreements and documentation required to give effect to the recommendations made within this report, provided they are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (iv) To accept any grant f

WHEREAS, members of the community raised safety concerns due to inadequate street lighting conditions on MacNab Street South between Bold Street to Hurst Place; WHEREAS, adequate street lighting enhances public safety and security which promotes the use of public spaces; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted an assessment of existing lighting levels and determined them to be lower than required, particularly on sidewalks. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to upgrade the existing lighting on MacNab Street South between Bold Street and Hurst Place by replacing the existing decorative street light poles and luminaires with lighting equipment that will improve the lighting of the sidewalks and roadways to City standard; and (b) That all costs associated with upgrading the street lighting on MacNab Street South between Bold Street and Hurst Place be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-investment Reserve Account (#108052) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $40,000. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the October 30, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the October 16, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the Delegation Requests for today’s meeting be approved, as follows: (a) David Smith (Item 6.1(a)) (b) James Kemp (Item 6.1(b)) (c) Siena Trigiani (Item 6.1(c)) (d) Bernard Akouko, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Item 6.1(d)) (e) Sharon Ruttan, Canadian Council of the Blind Hamilton Chapter (Added Item 6.1(e)) (f) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (Added Item 6.1(f)) Result: MOTION,

That Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, be granted an additional 5 minutes, beyond the 5-minute time limit, to complete their delegation respecting the HSR Fare Assist Program. Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegations respecting the HSR Fare Assist Program, be received: (a) Cheryl Hurd respecting Cancellation of Complimentary HSR Ridership for Individuals Who are Blind (Item 7.1) (b) David Smith (Item 7.2(a)) (c) James Kemp (Item 7.2(b)) (d) Siena Trigiani (Item 7.2(c)) (e) Bernard Akouko, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Item 7.2(d)) (f) Sharon Ruttan, Canadian Council of the Blind Hamilton Chapter (Item 7.2(e)) (g) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (Item 7.2(f)) Result: MOTION,

That Report PW23067 respecting Wild Waterworks and Confederation Beach Park - Future Direction, be deferred to the December 4, 2023, Public Works Committee meeting. Result: MOTION,

That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed (Item 14.1(a)) (i) Opportunities to partner with Educational Institutions to Plant Trees (14.1(a)(a)) Item on OBL: ADR Addressed as Item 11.2 (PW23066) (on today's agenda) (2) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (Item 14.1(b)): (i) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Review of the City-Owned Escarpment Staircases (Item 14.1(b)(a)) Item on OBL: ADP Current Due Date: November 13, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 (ii) Review of Level of Service for Winter Control in Alignment with the Principles of Vision Zero (Item 14.1(b)(b)) Item on OBL: ADN Current Due Date: October 30, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 (iii) Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen Avenue from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Item 14.1(b)(c)) Item on OBL: AZ Current Due Date: November 13, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: Q1 2024 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m. Result: MOTION,