Public Works Committee

That the appropriate By-law be presented to Council to provide traffic control as follows: Stop Control Intersection Comments / Direction Class Ward Petition Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Section “C” Flamborough Sightline Rosebough Oak issues, (a) EB/WB NB/SB A 13 Street Avenue converting to All-way Section “E” Hamilton Housekeeping, Davis Kingsview (b) NC WB A missing stop 9 Crescent Drive control Prince Housekeeping, Churchill (c) George NC NB A missing stop 8 Avenue Avenue control Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 2 of 15 Stop Control Intersection Comments / Direction Class Ward Petition Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Paisley Dalewood Road (d) Avenue EB/WB NB/SB B 1 Crescent reconstruction North Legend No Control Existing (New Subdivision) - NC Intersection Class: A - Local/Local B - Local/Collector C - Collector/Collector Result: Motion

That Appendix “A” to Report PW18096(a) respecting Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways Policy be approved. Result: Motion

WHEREAS, residents of Kirkendall and the Locke Street South BIA patrons previously enjoyed enhanced seasonal lighting on the hydro poles along Locke Street; WHEREAS, the outlets were removed when Alectra replaced all hydro poles along Locke Street South in 2018; and, WHEREAS, improvements to the lighting on the street increases activity and vitality to the neighbourhood and promotes a healthy and engaged community; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That $5,000 be provided to the Locke Street Business Improvement Area to help support the addition of outlets to the hydro poles from the Ward 1 Area Rating Capital Reinvestment Discretionary Fund (3301909100); 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 play structure and safety surfacing located within Inch Park at 400 Queensdale Avenue, Hamilton has reached end of life; WHEREAS, this community amenity is a valuable recreation opportunity for children, youth and families within the Inch Park neighbourhood and beyond, especially during the Covid 19 pandemic; Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 4 of 15 WHEREAS, the Hamilton Challenger Baseball Association has a long running and successful inclusive baseball program located in Inch Park; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Challenger Baseball Association has partnered with the City of Hamilton, to fundraise and support the implementation of a fully inclusive play structure; and, WHEREAS, a collaboration of Parks capital funding, Ward 7 Capital Infrastructure Reserve and fundraised dollars will provide opportunities for fully inclusive play equipment, accessible rubber surfacing, and shade provision options; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That $150,000 of funding be allocated from the Ward 7 Capital Infrastructure Reserve #108057, to support the implementation of a new inclusive Inch Park play structure, rubber surfacing and shade opportunities, be approved; and, (b) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to approve and execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: Motion

WHEREAS, following the considerable damage that was caused by the occupation of approximately 80 tents at Hamilton’s largest encampment site during the summer of 2020, dozens of Ferguson Street residents participated in a walk-a-bout with the Ward Councillor in an effort to share their ideas on how we may restore and enhance their public realm; WHEREAS, there is interest from Ward 2 residents for enhanced beautification on Ferguson Avenue North from Cannon Street East to Barton Street East; Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 5 of 15 WHEREAS, beautification in the form of planting beds and hanging baskets are appreciated by residents and visitors to the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, beautification increases the public profile of the City of Hamilton; and, WHEREAS, there is currently no funding in the Horticulture Section for the proposed enhancement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to install 5 perennial shrub beds on Ferguson Avenue North, from Cannon Street East to Barton Street East, at a cost of $10,000 to be funded from Ward 2 Capital Infrastructure Reserve (#108052); (b) That hanging baskets be installed on existing light standards on Ferguson Avenue North, from Cannon Street East to Barton Street East, at a cost of $8,000 to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Infrastructure Reserve (#108052); (c) That $19,050 and 0.16 FTE for the annual planting, irrigation and maintenance of perennial shrub beds and hanging baskets on Ferguson

WHEREAS, Montgomery Park is an active community park in Ward 4 with pathways that promote active transportation through the community; WHEREAS, parks provide local opportunities for physical fitness and recreation, throughout the year; WHEREAS, pedestrian pathway lighting exists in a portion of Montgomery Park, supporting commuters and park users, and is in need of lifecycle replacement; and, WHEREAS, the northern pathway loop and southern pathway loop area of Montgomery Park pathway is not currently lit and park users would benefit with the addition of pedestrian pathway lighting; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That $194,577 be allocated from the Ward 4 Special Capital Re- Investment Reserve, to implement new pedestrian pathway lighting along the north and south pathway loops of Montgomery Park and that the existing pathway lights be replaced; (b) That $4,500 for the annual cost of electricity and maintenance for Montgomery Park pedestrian lighting improvements, to be added to the Parks and Cemeteries Section’s 2021 annual base operating budget, be approved; 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

WHEREAS, the play structure located at Father Sean O’Sullivan Memorial Park, 1139 Greenhill Avenue, Hamilton was originally installed in the early 1990s; and, WHEREAS, the play structure has surpassed its useful life span and needs to be replaced; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a play structure and safety surfacing be installed at Father Sean O’Sullivan Memorial Park, 1139 Greenhill Avenue, Hamilton, at an estimated cost of $120,000 to be funded from the Ward 5 – Capital Infrastructure Reserve #108055; and, (b) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to approve and 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 Hamilton Wentworth District School Board ordered the removal of the City owned play structure at Sir Isaac Brock School, 130 Greenford Drive, Hamilton; WHEREAS, the City owns Dover Park at 66 Dover Drive, Hamilton, which is adjacent to Sir Isaac Brock School; and, WHEREAS, residents have requested the installation of a replacement play structure at Dover Park; Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 8 of 15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a play structure and safety surfacing be installed at Dover Park, 66 Dover Drive, Hamilton, at an estimated cost of $100,000 to be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Infrastructure Reserve #108055; and, (b) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to approve and 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 Hamilton Wentworth District School Board has sold the former Red Hill School at 300 Albright Road which is adjacent to the City’s Red Hill Neighbourhood Park; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board has also indicated the pending closure of Elizabeth Bagshaw School at 350 Albright Road, which is also adjacent to the Red Hill Neighourhood Park; and, WHEREAS, the sale and pending sale of these properties has and will result in a loss of green space and recreation opportunities in the area; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a play structure and safety surfacing be installed at Red Hill Neighbourhood Park, 320 Albright Road, Hamilton, at an estimated cost of $100,000 to be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Infrastructure Reserve #108055; (b) That $8,900 and 0.03 FTE for the annual cost of maintenance and contribution to the Capital Reserve for replacement, to be included in the Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 9 of 15 Parks and Cemeteries Section’s 2021 annual base operating budget, be approved; and, (c) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, be authorized and directed to approve and execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: Motion

(a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to resurface the roads and replace the sidewalks on Oakland Drive, Hamilton, between Kentley Drive and Ellingwood Avenue, at an estimated cost of $590,000 to be funded from the Ward 5 Area Rating Reserve Account (#108055); (b) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to resurface the roads and replace the sidewalks on Ellingwood Avenue, Hamilton, at an estimated cost of $410,000, to be funded from the Ward 5 Area Rating Reserve Account (#108055); 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 agenda for the February 1, 2021 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: Motion

That the Minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: Motion

That Councillor Jackson be granted an extension to the five minute time limit. Result: Motion

That the delegation from Timothy Taylor, respecting a Petition (Added Item 7.1(a)) to Lower the Speed Limit on Upper Gage Avenue between Stone Church Road East and Rymal Road East (Ward 6), be received and referred to Transportation Operations & Maintenance staff for appropriate action. Result: Motion

That the delegation from Peter Nielsen, respecting the Trillium Open Space - Erosion Protection Plan, be received and referred to appropriate staff for review and a report back to the Public Works Committee. Result: Motion

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Replacement on Oakland Drive (between Kentley Drive and Ellingwood Avenue) and Ellingwood Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 5). Result: Motion

That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (a) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (i) Redevelopment / Reuse of the former King George School Site, at 77 Gage Avenue North Item on OBL: V Current Due Date: March 22, 2021 Proposed New Due Date: June 14, 2021 (ii) Certificate of Recognition (COR™) Program Item on OBL: AQ Current Due Date: Q1 2021 Proposed New Due Date: June 14, 2021 Public Works Committee February 1, 2021 Minutes 21-002 Page 14 of 15 (iii) Wastewater Treatment Plant Bypass and Combined Sewer Overflow Reporting Item on OBL: AAM Current Due Date: December 7, 2020 Proposed New Due Date: May 3, 2021 (iv) City of Hamilton's Cemeteries Business Plan Item on OBL: AAO Current Due Date: February 19, 2021 Proposed New Due Date: March 22, 2021 (v) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Conceptual Design of Ancaster Elevated Water Reservoir Item on OBL: AAP Current Due Date: Q1 2021 Proposed New Due Date: June 14, 2021 (vi) Enhanced Inspections and Monitoring - Hamilton Water and Wastewater Item on OBL: ABB Current Due Date: Q2 2021 Proposed New Due Date: June 14, 2021 (vii) Correspondence from Jim MacLeod, Vice President, Ancaster Village Heritage Community requesting the creation of a Community Safety Zone (CSZ) Item on OBL: ABH Current Due Date: February 19, 2021 Proposed New Due Date: September 20, 2021 (viii) Stormwater Gap Evaluation Item on OBL: ABM Current Due Date: Q1 2021 Proposed New Due Date: March 22,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee be adjourned at 2:31 p.m. Result: Motion