The Hamilton Record

Public Works Committee

April 17, 2023

Who was there

Present (10): J. Beattie, Craig Cassar, John Paul Danko, Matt Francis, Tom Jackson, Cameron Kroetsch, Ted McMeekin, Nrinder Nann, Mike Spadafora, Maureen Wilson

Absent (1): Esther Pauls

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 (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Report PW23026, respecting Clean and Green Hamilton Strategy 2022 Year End Update, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Francis, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the appropriate By-law be presented to Council to provide traffic control as follows: Stop Control Intersection Direction Class Comments Ward Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Section “E” Hamilton Currently an (a) Central Rothsay NC WB A uncontrolled 3 Avenue Avenue intersection Kensington Currently an (a) Central Avenue NC EB A uncontrolled 3 Avenue South intersection Removal of (a) Harvest Forest All SB B Temporary All-way 13 Road Avenue stop Removal of (a) Harvest Tews Lane All SB B Temporary All-way 13 Road stop Legend No Control Existing (New Subdivision) - NC Intersection Class: A - Local/Local B - Local/Collector C - Collector/Collector D – Local/Arterial Result: MAIN MOTION, As Amended,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That Report PW23027, respecting Ice Cream Vendor Operation at Confederation Beach Park, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Francis, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That Report PW23028, respecting Litter Collection Update, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
(a) That Council approve the continued standardization of the Vehicle Dash Camera System Related Equipment, Software and Support for use with the City’s waste collection packers, manufactured by Lytx Inc. pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization, until April 30, 2028; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works Department, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute any required contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Lytx Inc., in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Danko, seconded by Jackson
Carried
(a) That the amending By-law to City of Hamilton By-law 01-215, being a by- law to Regulate Traffic (“City of Hamilton Traffic By-law”), to add the definition and regulations for the operation and use of power-assisted e- Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 5 of 17 cargo bicycles (“cargo e-bikes”), attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED23080/PW23020, and which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor be enacted and effective immediately; (b) That the amending By-law 01-218 to Manage On-Street Parking attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED23080/PW23020 prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted and effective immediately. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Danko, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That the Keep Hamilton Clean and Green (KHCG) Committee’s recommendations for the 2023 Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant, be approved: Applicant Description of Initiative Funding Rec. Hamilton-Wentworth Green To rebuild and expand gardening $0 Venture spaces for new gardening programming and reduce litter at Riverdale Community Garden and EcoHouse Community Garden. Friends of the Parkette To plant several different native $710 perennials and pollinator friendly long lasting annuals in the Parkette (home to Sunset Cultural Garden). Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 6 of 17 Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg / To host an Earth Day clean up event, $710 McQuesten Urban Farm inviting neighbours to help clean up the litter around the farm and Biindigen Hub. Ottawa Street BIA To host a street clean up for Ottawa $710 Street North. Applicant Description of Initiative Fund ing Rec. Action 13 Green Block Growing – to teach and $710 share ways to plant native plants and edibles. Deborah Boyd Soil, Seeds and Sustainability Project – $710 to build and re-store both pollinator and people food sources, eradicate invasive non-native flora, and re- generate soil to increase its rainwater absorption capacity. Community Permaculture Lab To hold a spring, summer and winter $710 (Cynthia Meyer) tree pruning workshop with hands on experience and theoretical training. Crown Point Garden Club To host two community clean up events $500 in the Crown Point neighbourhood, focusing on the poll
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the Agenda for the April 17, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
That the Minutes of the April 3, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That correspondence from Joshua Weresch respecting making HSR Frequent, Electric and Free, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Danko, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
That the following Delegation Requests be approved for today’s meeting: (i) Theresa Cardey, Hamilton 350/Council of Canadians, respecting how the City of Hamilton can Make the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Frequent, Electric and Free (Item 6.1) (ii) Delegation Requests respecting Item 11.2, Regulation of Cargo E-bikes (PED23080/PW23020) (City Wide) (Item 6.2) (a) James Kemp (b) Mark A. McNeil, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the following delegations, be received: (i) Rosemary Lukosius, Ainslie Wood Community Association, respecting the Waste Calendar. (ii) Delegations respecting how the City of Hamilton can Make the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Frequent, Electric and Free (a) Edward Reece, Council of Canadians, Hamilton Chapter (b) Jason Hindle, Hamilton 350 (c) Christine McNabb, Council of Canadians, Hamilton Chapter Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 12 of 17 (iii) Delegations respecting Item 11.2, Regulation of Cargo E-bikes (PED23080/PW23020) (City Wide): (a) James Kemp (Item 7.3(a)) (b) Mark A. McNeil, Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (Item 7.3(b)) Result: MOTION,
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That in order to align consideration of the Ward 13 intersections with the ongoing Greensville Area Roadway Safety Review, the Intersection Control List be amended by removing Ward 13 from the list, to read as follows: That the appropriate By-law be presented to Council to provide traffic control, as follows: Stop Control Intersection Direction Class Comments Ward Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Section “E” Hamilton Currently an (a) Central Rothsay NC WB A uncontrolled 3 Avenue Avenue intersection Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 13 of 17 Stop Control Intersection Direction Class Comments Ward Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Kensington Currently an (a) Central Avenue NC EB A uncontrolled 3 Avenue South intersection Removal of (a) Harvest Forest All SB B Temporary All-way 13 Road Avenue stop Removal of (a) Harvest Tews Lane All SB B Temporary All-way 13 Road stop Legend No Control Existing (New Subdivision) - NC Intersection Class: A - Local/Local B - Local/Collector C - Collector/Collector D – Local/Arterial Result: Amendment
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the following Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee Minutes, be received: (a) March 21, 2023 (Item 9.5(a)) (b) April 5, 2023 (Item 9.5(b)) Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by Cassar
Carried
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)) Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 16 of 17 (i) Antonio Gallo, Gallo Ice Cream Retail, respecting Ice Cream Vendor Operation at Confederation Park (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Addressed as Item 9.3 (PW23027) (on today's agenda) Item on OBL: CAN (ii) Annual Expenses for Litter Collection Outside of Regularly Scheduled Waste Management Efforts (Item 14.1(a)(b)) Addressed as Item 9.4 (PW23028) (on today's agenda) Item on OBL: ADH (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: Q1 2023 Proposed New Due Date: May 29, 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: May 1, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: May 29, 2023 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Spadafora
Carried
That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Public Works Committee April 17, 2023 Minutes 23-005 Page 17 of 17 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Francis, seconded by Spadafora
Carried

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