Public Works Committee

That Report PW23024(b), respecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24062, respecting In-Service Road Safety Review of James Street North at York Boulevard/Wilson Street Intersection, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24066, respecting Blue Box Service Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for Community Recycling Centres, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24067, respecting Accessible Transportation Services Policy Review, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the application of the owner of 830 Barton Street East, Hamilton, to permanently close and purchase a portion of the assumed alleyway abutting the south side of 830 Barton Street East, Hamilton (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW24063, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the applicant makes an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, under Section 88 of the Registry Act, for an order to permanently close the Subject Lands, if required by the City, subject to: (1) The General Manager, Public Works, or designate, signing the appropriate documentation to obtain any required court order; and (2) The documentation regarding any required application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice being prepared by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 4 of 20 (ii) That the applicant be fully responsible for the deposit of a reference plan in the proper land registry office, and that said plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Geomatics and Corridor Management Section, and that the applicant also deposit a reproducible copy of said plan with the Manager, Geomatics and Corridor Management Section; (iii) That, subject to any required application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to permanently close the Subject Lands being approved: (1) The City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prep

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has declared a climate emergency; WHEREAS, the Opportunities to Partner with Educational Institutions to Plant Trees (PW23066) (City Wide) Report directs staff to pursue and present opportunities to Ward Councillors with representatives from educational institutions in the City of Hamilton to plan tree planting projects on lands which are readily accessed by the public and owned by these Organizations; WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives on public property, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 40% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Urban Forestry Strategy; WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits for the residents of Ward 7 and the wider City; WHEREAS, tree planting on Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board properties is not currently funded under existing City funded tree planting programs; and WHEREAS, Lawfield Elementary School, 45 Berko Avenue, Hamilton, has shown interest in having trees planted on their property. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the supply and installation of 11 large caliper (50mm to 70mm) trees on Lawfield Elementary School, 45 Berko Avenue, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 7 Capital Discretionary Account (#3302109700) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,000, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized and Public Wor

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has declared a climate emergency; WHEREAS, the Opportunities to Partner with Educational Institutions to Plant Trees (PW23066) (City Wide) Report directs staff to pursue and present opportunities to Ward Councillors with representatives from educational institutions in the City of Hamilton to plan tree planting projects on lands which are readily accessed by the public and owned by these Organizations; WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives on public property, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 40% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Urban Forestry Strategy; WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits for the residents of Ward 5 and the wider City; WHEREAS, tree planting on Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board properties is not currently funded under existing City funded tree planting programs; and WHEREAS, St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School, 127 Gray Road, Stoney Creek has shown interest in having trees planted on their property. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 7 of 20 (a) That the supply and installation of 7 large caliper (50mm to 70mm) trees on St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School property at 127 Gray Road, Stoney Creek, to be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Discretionary Account (#3302109500) at an upset limit, including cont

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; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted an assessment of existing lighting levels and determined them to be lower than required, particularly on sidewalks; WHEREAS, a motion was approved by Council in October of 2023 that directed the Transportation Division to upgrade the existing lighting on MacNab Street South between Bold Street and Hurst Place to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 8 of 20 Re-investment Reserve Account (#108052) at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $40,000; WHEREAS, $10,000 was added to this project during the 2024 Budget bringing the current total to $50,000; and WHEREAS, the initial budget cost estimate did not contemplate decorative street lighting on both sides of MacNab Street South, which is the preference of the Ward Councillor to maintain the heritage district aesthetics, and that the approved funding amount of $50,000 is not sufficient. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the costs associated with Capital Project ID#4242309207 for Street Lighting Upgrade on MacNab Street South (between Bold Street and Hurst Place) to permit the installation of decorative street lighting on both sides of the road

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned recreation facilities in Ward 5 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works, and operated by the Recreation Division; Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 9 of 20 WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Optimist Clubhouse and the Stoney Creek Tennis Clubhouse, 880 Queenston Road washrooms have been identified as requiring lifecycle repair and upgrades through the building condition assessment process; WHEREAS, the 2022-2023 Council Priorities, Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods, Outcome 3 was developed to reflect Hamilton’s most pressing needs and biggest opportunities and, increased access to recreational facilities and services is a measure of success in achieving the outcome of providing vibrant parks, recreation and public spaces; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) guiding principles are the foundation for recommendations to inform future decisions related to its implementation and, high-quality facilities and services are identified as one of the five guiding principles; WHEREAS, park washrooms were identified as the highest priority for investment through the community survey conducted as part of the Recreation Master Plan; WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Optimist Clubhouse and the Stoney Creek Tennis Clubhouse washrooms are well used by sport program users and accessible to casual park visitors, and the enhancement of the washrooms will support more users to the sp

WHEREAS, Remembrance Day, marks the end of hostilities during the First World War, which ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918; WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Saltfleet Memorial located at the south-west corner of King Street and Queenston Road (Highway 8) was constructed in 1922, in memory of the men of Saltfleet Township, who gave their lives in the First World War and is one of the many locations throughout the City that is used to observe Remembrance Day every November 11th; WHEREAS, on November 13, 2023 Public Works Committee approved a motion directing the Transportation Division to investigate and prepare a Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk on King Street closest to the Stoney Creek Saltfleet Memorial in the name of honoring those who served and continue to serve in the nation’s defense; WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024 the Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk was presented to the Hamilton Veterans Committee who provided their unanimous support; and WHEREAS, the previous direction to the Transportation Division was to work with the Ward 10 and 5 offices to enable the installation of a Remembrance Day Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 11 of 20 themed decorative crosswalk on King Street near the Stoney Creek Saltfleet Memorial before November 11, 2024. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division install a Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk, as approved by the Hamilton Veterans Com

That the Agenda for the October 15, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the September 30, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the correspondence from Susie Braithwaite, International Village BIA, respecting Item 11.1 - Service Level Change for Hanging Basket Program (PW24064) (City Wide) (Added Item 5.1), be received and referred to the consideration of Item 11.1 - Service Level Change for Hanging Basket Program (PW24064). Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegation Requests, be approved: (1) Joshua Rose, Rukebar's Action for Community, respecting lack of working water fountains in the City (In person) (For a future meeting) (Item 6.1) (2) Delegation Requests respecting item 8.1 - Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (PW23024(b)) (City Wide), for today's meeting, from the following individuals (Added Item 6.2): (a) James Kemp (Virtually) (Added Item 6.2(a)) (b) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (Virtually) (Added Item 6.2(b)) (c) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (In person) (Added Item 6.2(c)) Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations respecting Item 8.1 - Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (PW23024(b)) (City Wide), be received: (a) James Kemp (Virtually) (Added Item 7.1(a)) (b) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (Virtually) (Added Item 7.1(b)) (c) Tim Nolan, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (In person) (Added Item 7.1(c)) Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Nancy Purser, Manager - Transit Support Services, respecting Report PW23024(b), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the City of Hamilton’s Hanging Basket Program, identified in Report PW24064, be paused for the entirety of the 2025 season; (b) That the City of Hamilton’s Horticultural Section complete a full review of the Hanging Basket Program, identified in Report PW24064, to address safety concerns, identify resource efficiencies, and increase alignment with the City of Hamilton Biodiversity Action Plan and Climate Action Strategy; (c) That the staff review include the review of relevant existing Business Improvement Area (BIA) agreements to standardize services and costs; (d) That the Hanging Basket Program budget for contracted services, allocated to the Environmental Services Division - Forestry and Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 18 of 20 Horticulture Section operating budget, Dept ID 446021 - 55916 - Enhanced Streetscaping, $145,400, be identified as a one-time cost- savings for the 2025 Budget; and (e) That staff report back with a summary of recommendations (b) and (c) in Report PW24064 and provide recommendations for the future administration of the City of Hamilton’s Hanging Basket Program identified in Report PW24064. 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) York Boulevard/Wilson Street and James Street North Safety Review and Signalized Intersection Safety Enhancements (Ward 2, City-Wide) (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Added: October 2, 2023 Addressed as Item 9.1 on today's agenda (ii) Accessible Transportation Services Policy Review (Item 14.1(a)(b)) Added: February 3, 2021 Addressed as Item 9.3 on today's agenda Public Works Committee October 15, 2024 Minutes 24-014 Page 19 of 20 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:57 p.m. Result: MOTION,