Council

That the agenda for the June 18, 2025 meeting of Council be approved, as amended.

That the Minutes of the May 28, 2025 meeting of Council be approved, as presented.

Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 3 of 27 That Report BOH25016, Establishment of the Semi-Autonomous Board of Health (City Wide), be amended, to read as follows: (a) That BOH25016 respecting the Establishment of the Semi- Autonomous Board of Health, be received; and (b) That staff be directed to prepare an information report respecting the delineation between Public Health policy and Council policy. Result: Amendment to Item 6.1,

That PWC 25-007, being the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Monday, June 9, 2025 (Item 7.1), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on PWC 25-007 (Item 7.1),

(a) That PLC 25-008, being the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (Item 7.2), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved; and (b) That the following correspondence items, be received: (i) Correspondence from Bill Johnson, KTJ Investments Limited respecting Minute Item 9.6, PED25153, Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8) and Minute Item 9.7, PED25154, Demolition Permit - 1294 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8) (Item 7.2 (a)); (ii) Correspondence from Mark Flowers, Davies Howe Land Development Advocacy & Litigation respecting Minute Item 9.8, Report PED25155, Demolition Permit - 85 Catharine Street North (Ward 2) (Item 7.2 (b)). (ii)(a) Minute Item 9.6 (b) was voted on separately, as follows: 9.6 PED25153 Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8) Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 5 of 27 That Report PED25153, dated June 10, 2025, respecting Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That the request to issue a demolition permit for 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton BE DENIED as compliance with Section 6 of the Demolition Control By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 The Planning Act, has not been demonstrated and staff consider the application to be premature. Result: Motion on Minute Item 9.6 (b) of PLC 25-008 (Item 7.2),

That Minute Item 9.6, respecting PED25153, Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be amended, as follows: 9.6 PED25153 Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8) That Report PED25153, dated June 10, 2025, respecting Demolition Report - 1290 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 1290 Upper James Street in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22- 101. Result: Amendment to Minute Item 9.6 (b) of PLC 25-008 (Item 7.2),

That Minute Item 9.8, respecting PED 25155, Demolition Permit - 85 Catharine Street North (Ward 2), be amended, as follows: 9.8 PED25155 Demolition Permit - 85 Catharine Street North (Ward 2) That Report PED25155, dated June 10, 2025, respecting Demolition Permit - 85 Catharine Street North (Ward 2), BE

That Minute Item 9.7, respecting PED25154, Demolition Permit - 1294 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be amended, as follows: 9.7 PED25154 Demolition Permit - 1294 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8) That Report PED25154, dated June 10, 2025, respecting Demolition Permit - 1294 Upper James Street, Hamilton (Ward 8), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 1294 Upper James Street in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22- 101. Result: Amendment to Minute Item 9.7 of PLC 25-008 (Item 7.2),

That Minute Item 9.1, respecting 2026 Budget – Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Cap and Optimization Strategy, be amended, as follows: 9.1 2026 Budget – Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Cap and Optimization Strategy WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton must take urgent steps to restore fiscal discipline and demonstrate responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars; WHEREAS, significant year-over-year spending increases, including the addition of 746 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions during this term of Council, have contributed to escalating operating costs; WHEREAS, the continued expansion of the City’s workforce is unsustainable and adds to the growing financial pressure on residents, many of whom are already facing affordability challenges; and, WHEREAS, it is essential that the City begin to operate within its means and maximize the effectiveness of existing resources. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Council request the Mayor to include the 2026 budget directive a requirement that no additional Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions be added in the 2026 operating budget, and that existing FTEs be repurposed and reprioritized to align with and support Council’s 2026 strategic direction and priorities; and, (b) That this only relates to FTEs that are non-legislative positions (excluding Hamilton Street Railway, Hamilton Police Services, Fire, Paramedics and Macassa & Wentworth Lodges). Result: Amendment to Minute Item 9.1 of GIC 25-008 (Item 7.3),

That the Council meeting recess at 12:25 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

(a) That AFA 25-008, being the minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 12, 2025 (Item 7.4), be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved; and (b) That the following correspondence item, be received: (i) Correspondence from Gabriel Nicholson respecting Minute Item 10.4, Ward 2 Community Grants - Q2 2025 (Ward 2) (Item 7.4 (a)). Result: Motion on AFA 25-008 (Item 7.4),

(a) That Report HSC25032, dated June 12, 2025, respecting the Hamilton Paramedic Service 2024 Annual Report (City Wide) and the accompanying presentation, be received; and (b) That staff be directed to report back to the Emergency and Community Services Committee on the response times for calls to 911. Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 13 of 27 Result: Amendment to Item 7.1 of ECS 25-006 (Item 7.5),

That Section 5.8(3) of the City’s Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, which provides that a minimum of 2 days shall pass before the Minutes of a Standing Committee, the Selection Committee, or other Committee that reports directly to Council is presented to Council to provide adequate opportunity for review, be suspended in order to consider the minutes of the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees meeting held on Monday, June 16, 2025. Result: Motion,

That SBAC 25-004, being the minutes of the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees meeting held on Monday, June 16, 2025 (Item 7.5), be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion on SABC 25-004 (Item 7.6),

That Report LS25012, dated June 11, 2025, respecting Insurance Renewal (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the Liability and Property Insurance coverages for the term July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, BE RENEWED through Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd. at a cost of $12,946,298 (plus applicable taxes) and be funded through the 2025 Risk Management Services Budget; (b) That the City Solicitor BE AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED to execute all associated documents related to the renewal of the Liability and Property Insurance coverages for the term July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, through Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd; and (c) That any 2025 budget shortfall BE FUNDED from the Tax Stabilization Reserve (110046). Result: Motion,

WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade’s a longstanding volunteer, community-based organization that has delivered an annual seasonal winter celebration each November; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade has received support from the City in various capacities since 1980; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade did not receive a rating that Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 16 of 27 qualified the organization for funding from the City Enrichment Fund (CEF) in 2024; WHEREAS, the Ward 6 office provided $9,900 in Discretionary funding to address funding shortfall and support the delivery of the parade in 2024; WHEREAS, the Tourism and Culture Division provided the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade with one-time in-kind support to assist the organization through a period of transition in delivering the parade on the Hamilton mountain in 2024; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade submitted a 2025 CEF application with a request of $29,900 and a total Parade budget of $96,800; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade’s 2025 CEF application received a passing rating, resulting in a grant of $9,269, and; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade did not receive 2024 CEF funds and they are not considered a ‘returning applicant’ which would have otherwise resulted in a greater funding level; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That costs associated with the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 6 Discretionary Account # 3302309600 at an ups

WHEREAS, the Luso Canadian Charitable Society, a registered charitable organization, is developing a new affordable and supportive housing facility at 922 Main Street East in the City of Hamilton and has achieved property tax exemption authorized under By-law No. 24-196; WHEREAS, the project has been approved under the City’s Affordable Housing Development Project Stream as endorsed by Council (Report HSC24024/FCS24062/PW24065), and is aligned with the City’s Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap (HSIR), Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP), and Council’s strategic priority of Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods, specifically the objective to increase the supply of affordable and supportive housing and reduce chronic homelessness; WHEREAS, the development will provide permanent housing and supportive services for aging individuals with disabilities, including developmental disabilities, and is receiving $16 million in capital funding from the Province of Ontario, as announced in the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario (p. 121); WHEREAS, Section 4.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 prescribes that development charges shall not be imposed on “non-profit housing developments,” and the City’s Development Charges By-law No. 24-072 has been enacted in accordance with that legislation; WHEREAS, the definition of “non-profit housing” under the Act is set by the Province of Ontario, and municipalities are required to apply this narrow statutory definition in

WHEREAS, Ward 3 receives non-property tax revenue arising from license agreements for cellular tower located at Hamilton Stadium at an annual amount of approximately $76,000 and are required to be spent within the ward; WHEREAS, these funds are funded at the discretion of the Ward 3 Councillor in a manner that conforms to the criteria outlined in Appendix “A” to Procedures for Ward- Specific Funding Initiatives (FCS18014(a)) under the section entitled “Scenario 3: Grants” and ultimately require Council approval; WHEREAS, over the past 6 and a half years, direct investments through these funds have been used to invigorate public spaces, ensure access to programming for equity-deserving residents, beautify parks, increase food access, and provide support for cultural, arts, recreational and educational needs that have enhanced community well-being and improved community resilience in neighbourhoods across Ward 3; WHEREAS, in 2024 the Ward 3 Office implemented a new yearly grants process to allocate these funds twice annually, with the first 2025 intake having closed earlier this spring; WHEREAS, providing a more structured opportunity for residents to apply to these funds and be scored in a manner that is rigorous and document is important for ensuring equity in their distribution and maintaining trust and confidence in the fund distribution; WHEREAS, all successful spring 2025 applicants agree to provide reports on the fund use to the Ward 3 Office by the end of the calendar y

That the Closed Session Minutes dated May 28, 2025 be approved, as presented, and remain confidential.

That Council move into Closed Session at 2:31 p.m. to consider Items 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 respecting Report HSC25035, Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility; Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) Bargaining Update – Confidential Presentation and Code of Conduct Complaint Process pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (b), (c), (d), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board purposes; labour relations or employee negotiations; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City or a local board. Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 23 of 27 (ii) The motion to move into Closed Session respecting Item 12.5 was voted on separately, as follows: That Council move into Closed Session at 2:31 p.m. to consider Item 12.5 respecting Code of Conduct Complaint Process pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (b) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and Section 239(2), Sub- sections (b) and (f) of the Ontari

That Report HSC25035, dated June 18, 2025, respecting Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the directions provided to staff in Closed Session respecting Report HSC25035, dated June 18, 2025, respecting Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility (City Wide) be approved and remain confidential; and (b) That Report HSC25035, dated June 18, 2025, respecting Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility (City Wide), remain confidential. Result: Motion,

That the Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) Bargaining Update – Confidential Presentation, be received and remain confidential. Result: Motion,

That the discussion respecting the Code of Conduct Complaint Process, remain confidential. Result: Motion,

That Bills No. 25-121 to No. 25-130 be passed, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-laws, be numbered, be signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to read as follows: 121 To Amend By-law No. 01-215 Being a By-law To Regulate Traffic Schedule 2 (Speed Limits) Wards: 10, 11 122 Being a By-Law to Appoint Fence-Viewers for the City of Hamilton Ward: City Wide Council Minutes 25-009 June 18, 2025 Page 26 of 27 123 To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law To Regulate On-Street Parking Schedule 5 Parking Meters Schedule 6 - Time Limit Schedule 8 - No Parking Schedule 10 - Alt Sid Schedule 12 - Permit Schedule 13 - No Stopping Wards: 2,3,5,6,7,11,12,13 124 A By-law to Deem a Part of A Subdivision Not To Be Registered Lot 5 of Registered Plan 62M-671 Ward: 10 125 To Amend By-law No. 12-282, Respecting Tariff of Fees Ward: City Wide 126 To Authorize the Signing of an Agreement between the City of Hamilton and the Ministry of Transportation Related to Funding Provided Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. Ward: City Wide 127 To Establish City of Hamilton Land Described as Blocks 97, 98, 99, and 100 on Plan 62M-1298 as Part of Alway Road Ward: City Wide 128 To Establish the Size of the Board of Health for the City of Hamilton Ward: City Wide 129 To Hold a By-election to Fill the Vacancy in Ward 8 Ward: 8 130 To Confirm Proceeding of Council Result: Motion,