Public Works Committee

That Report PW20043(d), respecting Woodward Upgrades Construction Update, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW23062, respecting City of Hamilton Annual Collision Report – 2022 Statistics and Trends, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the application of the owner of 1241 Governors Road, Flamborough, to permanently close and purchase a portion of road allowance abutting the south side of 1241 Governors Road, Flamborough (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A" & “B”, attached to Report PW23063, 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 1241 Governors Road, Flamborough, as described in Report PW23063, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204; Public Works Committee October 2, 2023 Minutes 23-014 Page 3 of 16 (iii) The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transfer of the Subject Lands to 1241 Governors Road, Flamborough 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 closing and selling the highway in the proper land registry

Public Works Committee October 2, 2023 Minutes 23-014 Page 4 of 16 (a) That project budget for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure be increased by $1,351,000 with $534,000 to be funded from the Climate Change Reserve (108062), $142,000 to be funded from the Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve (108020) and $675,000 through a grant application to National Resources Canada as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report PW23064; (b) That, should the grant application not be successful, staff be authorized to fund the remaining balance of $675,000 from the Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve (108020) as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report PW23064; (c) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to pursue additional funding from other levels of government, including the authorization and direction to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Hamilton and Natural Resources Canada contribution agreement ZP-249 in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (d) That the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized and directed to confirm the City of Hamilton’s funding contribution is increased for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure Project, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Report PW23064, and sign a Proof of Funding Form and/or amendment to that effect, in accordance with the terms and conditions associated with the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program contribution agreement ZP-249; and (e

WHEREAS, the play structure located at Father Sean O’Sullivan Memorial Park, 1139 Greenhill Avenue, Hamilton, was originally installed in the early 1990s; WHEREAS, the play structure had surpassed its useful life span and was replaced July 2023, with play equipment manufactured by ABC Recreation; WHEREAS, Council previously approved $210,000 funded from the Ward 5 – Capital Infrastructure Reserve #108055 for the new play structure and safety surfacing; WHEREAS, there is a community desire for additional junior play equipment at this park, that offers additional play features and increased play value for children 5 years and younger; WHEREAS, the Ward 5 Councillor will seek feedback from a community group on potential junior play enhancement concepts provided by staff, prior to the selection of the additional play equipment; WHEREAS, an increased budget is required for the enhanced junior play opportunities at this park location; WHEREAS, play equipment in parks is proprietary and not interchangeable for parts or modifications by other play equipment manufacturers, such that ABC Recreation should be sole sourced to review, design and provide new junior equipment for the existing play structure; and WHEREAS, staff workloads in the park capital delivery group are not able to accommodate additional projects in 2023, therefore this project will be added to the 2024 workplan for design and consultation with community, and construction to follow. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned fieldhouse facilities in Ward 1 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Facilities & Energy & Facilities Management Division, Public Works, and permitted where applicable through the Recreation Division; WHEREAS, many of the current fieldhouses in Ward 1 require lifecycle repair and accessibility upgrades; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) identified that 74% of survey respondents identified park washrooms as a high priority for investment and recommends providing permanent, accessible washroom facilities within Community and City-wide Parks; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association (HAAA) Park Field House, located at 250 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, is a high use, year-round facility and the addition of accessible washrooms with exterior access and indoor multi- purpose program space available throughout all seasons will draw more users to the Park; WHEREAS, a feasibility study was previously conducted for the HAAA Park Field Public Works Committee October 2, 2023 Minutes 23-014 Page 7 of 16 House; and WHEREAS, the next phase of executing Landscape Architectural Services upgrades to HAAA park include work surrounding the area of the existing field house building. Therefore, there are efficiencies in moving forward with field house design and construction ready drawings to provide winterized and fully accessible washrooms. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to r

Public Works Committee October 2, 2023 Minutes 23-014 Page 8 of 16 WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton Vision Zero Action Plan 2019-2015 identifies that no loss of life is acceptable, and that traffic fatalities and injuries are preventable; WHEREAS, ensuring the safety of vulnerable road users is a priority; WHEREAS, on September 28, 2023, a cyclist was struck and killed by the driver of a commercial cement truck at the intersection of York Boulevard/Wilson Street and James Street North; WHEREAS, Hamilton Police Services indicated that cyclist was travelling east on York Boulevard/Wilson Street and was struck by the driver of the commercial cement truck when they were making a right turn onto James Street North; WHEREAS, the 2022 Annual Collision Report identifies that 65.5% of cyclist collisions and 68.4% of pedestrian collisions occurred at intersections; WHEREAS, the 2022 Annual Collision Report identifies that 77.8% of all cyclists involved in a collision and 89.2% of all pedestrian collisions sustained injuries; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division investigates all fatal collisions and will facilitate an in-service road safety review at intersection York Boulevard/Wilson Street and James Street North to identify possible safety enhancements; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division is currently examining City-wide expanded use of both no right turn on red restrictions and leading pedestrian intervals at signalized intersections. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportat

That the Agenda for the October 2, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the September 18, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

Public Works Committee October 2, 2023 Minutes 23-014 Page 11 of 16 That the presentation from Nick Winters, Director of Hamilton Water, and John Helka, Director – Woodward Upgrades, respecting Woodward Upgrades Construction Update (PW20043(d)) (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Carolyn Ryall, Director, Transportation Division, respecting City of Hamilton Annual Collision Report – 2022 Statistics and Trends (PW23062) (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,

That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting York Boulevard/Wilson Street and James Street North Safety Review and Signalized Intersection Safety Enhancements (Ward 2, City- Wide). Result: Motion

That the Motion respecting York Boulevard/Wilson Street and James Street North Safety Review and Signalized Intersection Safety Enhancements (Ward 2, City-Wide), be amended as follows: (c) That the Transportation Division report back to the Public Works Committee on the expanded use of no right turn on red restrictions and leading pedestrian and cycling intervals at signalized intersections city-wide in Q3 or earlier of 2024. (d) That, in the future, any time there is a traffic fatality, City staff will report back to the Public Works Committee on the intersection/roadway review findings for potential safety improvements. Result: Amendment,

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) Feasibility of Implementation of a Digital Automated Information System on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and Red Hill Valley Parkway (14.1(a)(a)) Addressed June 12, 2023, Public Works Report 23-009, Item 4 (PW23043) Item on OBL: AAU (2) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (Item 14.1(b)): (i) Results of Parks Security Patrol Pilot Program (Item 14.1(b)(a)) Item on OBL: ABG Current Due Date: July 12, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: November 13, 2023 (ii) Security Report on Theft and Vandalism Prevention in City- Owned Spaces - Results of 2-Year Pilot Program (Item 14.1(b)(b)) Item on OBL: ADC Current Due Date: July 12, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: November 13, 2023 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m. Result: MOTION,