Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
(a) That the Preliminary Report under Section 10(1) of the Drainage Act, RSO, 1990 c.D.17, prepared by Robinson Consultants, appointed Drainage Engineer under Section 8(1) of the Drainage Act, RSO, 1990 c.D.17, be accepted and approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate, be authorized to instruct Robinson Consultants to prepare a full Engineer’s Report as per Section 10(5) of the Drainage Act, RSO, 1990 c.D.17. (c) That staff be directed to investigate the impacts of alleged illegal dumping and any blocked culverts on private property, and report back on impacts of these activities including enforcement options and coordination with Provincial authorities as required. Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Danko
Carried
(a) Pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization, that the standardization of the products, services and manufacturers identified in the attached Appendices “A” Play Equipment , “B” Spray Pads, “C” Ball Diamonds and “D” Benches to Report PW23069 and as the single source of supply for the listed products, supplies and services for the Parks and Cemeteries Section be approved; (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and execute any required contract(s) and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with those suppliers identified in Appendices “A” Play Equipment, “B” Spray Pads, “C” Ball Diamonds, and “D” Benches to Report PW23069 with content acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (c) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to amend any contract(s) executed and any ancillary documents as required in the event that a service provider, manufacturer, or distributor identified in Appendices “A” Play Equipment, “B” Spray Pads, “C” Ball Diamonds and “D” Benches to Report PW23069 undergoes a name change, and it shall be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Jackson, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23070, to Regulate the Installation, Connection and Use of Sewers and Drains in the City of Hamilton (Short Title: “the Sewer & Drain By-law”), which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Jackson, seconded by Hwang
Carried
(a) That the By-law attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23071, to Regulate the Management, Distribution, and Maintenance of the Water Works System of the City of Hamilton (Short Title: “Water Works By- law”) which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted; and (b) That upon enactment of the By-law that staff be directed to apply to the Ministry of the Attorney General for approval of set fines for offences under the By-law. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Hwang, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
(a) That the General Manager, Public Works be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City, the Contract, including any ancillary agreements or documents related thereto regarding C11-45-23 Operation, Maintenance, Removal and Disposal Services for Three City of Hamilton Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depots, with GFL Environmental Services Inc. in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (b) That the City submit a letter to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority to advocate that the Province broadens the list of designated materials under Ontario Regulation 449/21 and ensures full compensation for municipalities which collect designated materials through the Province’s Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste program. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Beattie
Carried
(a) Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair (Item 1) (i) That Councillor Tadeson be appointed Chair of the Accessible Transit Services Review Sub-Committee for 2022-2026. (ii) That Councillor Kroetsch be appointed Vice-Chair of the Accessible Transit Services Review Sub-Committee for 2022-2026. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
WHEREAS, First Road West from Highland Road to Isaac Brock Drive was resurfaced back in 2018 by Engineering to extend the roadway life expectancy, and not continued north of Isaac Brock Drive because of upcoming development work; and WHEREAS, First Road West from Isaac Brock Drive to Branthaven Drive Ward 9, is optimal for road resurfacing to extend the life of the roadway and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 6 of 18 (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to resurface the road and associated concrete works on First Road West between Isaac Brock Drive to Branthaven Drive; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work be funded from the Ward 9 Minor Maintenance accounts 4031911609 ($69,704) and 4032311609 ($230,296) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $300,000, with construction anticipated to be completed in 2024; 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,
Moved by Beattie, seconded by Jackson
Carried
WHEREAS, the parks in Ward 5 provide valuable recreation and connectivity opportunities to residents; WHEREAS, 505 Beach Boulevard, is city-owned property which could be designated a parkette, located in the Beach Community, Hamilton; and WHEREAS, resources are limited, and this work will be initiated in 2024 for design and public consultation with construction in a future year, subject to unforeseen challenges such as procurement timing, supply chain issues or other factors. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 7 of 18 (a) That staff be directed to add the creation of a parkette at 505 Beach Boulevard, to workplans to start in 2024, at a cost of $57,853 to be funded from the Hamilton Beach Park Reserve (#108037); and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, related to the creation of a parkette at 505 Beach Boulevard, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Francis, seconded by Beattie
Carried
WHEREAS, a community garden had been in place and operated by Kiwanis at 200 Jones Road, Stoney Creek for over ten years; WHEREAS, the demolition of the former Kiwanis community building on the property in 2022 resulted in the water service for the community garden being removed and the garden ceasing to operate; WHEREAS, there is continued interest from residents to be able to access a community garden to grow their own food and to provide fresh produce to others in the community and the food bank located in adjacent the Stoney Creek Municipal Service Centre building; WHEREAS, the lands where the former Kiwanis building stood are now vacant and provide an ideal new location for the community garden on the property but require a new water service to be installed for the community garden to operate; and Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 8 of 18 WHEREAS Neighbourhood Development has supported community initiatives that create opportunities to support engagement and make positive change in neighbourhoods; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That installation of a water service from the Municipal Service Centre building to the new community garden location, located at 200 Jones Road, at a cost of $11,696, in funding be allocated from the following: (i) A one-time commitment not to exceed $5,000 from the Neighbourhood Development 2023 Operating Budget, Dept ID 624023; and (ii) A one-time upset limit including contingency not to exceed $6,696 from the Ward 10
Moved by Beattie, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the Agenda for the November 13, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
That the Minutes of the October 30, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 11 of 18 That the correspondence from Natalie Feisthauer and Gerald Tetreault respecting Item 10.1, Safari Road Petition for Drainage Works Request for Full Engineer's Report (PW22070(a)) (Ward 13), be received and referred to the consideration of Item 10.1. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the Delegation Requests for today’s meeting be approved, as follows: (i) John Fitzgerald (Item 6.1(a)) (ii) Tina Osborne (Item 6.1(b)) (iii) Paul Osborne (Item 6.1(c)) (iv) Natalie Feisthauer (Item 6.1(d)) (v) Achim Klaas (Item 6.1(e)) Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Pauls
Carried
That the following Delegations respecting the Safari Road Petition for Drainage Works Request for Full Engineer's Report (PW22070(a)), be received: (i) John Fitzgerald (ii) Tina Osborne Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 13 of 18 (iii) Paul Osborne (iv) Natalie Feisthauer (v) Achim Klaas Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the Delegation from Cody Carey respecting the Safari Road Petition for Drainage Works Request for Full Engineer's Report (PW22070(a)), be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by Pauls
Carried
That Report PW22070(a), respecting Safari Road Petition for Drainage Works Request for Full Engineer's Report, be amended, by adding recommendation (c), to read as follows: (c) That staff be directed to investigate the impacts of alleged illegal dumping and any blocked culverts on private property and report back on impacts of these activities including Public Works Committee November 13, 2023 Minutes 23-017 Page 15 of 18 enforcement options and coordination with Provincial authorities as required. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Danko, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Funding of Water Service Installation for a Community Garden Located at 200 Jones Road, Stoney Creek (Ward 10). Result: MOTION,
Moved by Beattie, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (Item 14.1(a)): (i) Joint Action by City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service to Improve Pedestrian Safety (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Item on OBL: ADJ Current Due Date: December 4, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: Q2 2024 (ii) Implementation plan for the two-way conversion of Main Street (Item 14.1(a)(b)) Item on OBL: ACW Current Due Date: November 13, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 (iii) Reassessment of one-way streets (Item 14.1(a)(c)) Item on OBL: ACX Current Due Date: November 13, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m. Result: MOTION,