General Issues Committee

That the November 12, 2025 General Issues Committee agenda be amended, to move the consideration of Item 9.1, Request for the Closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd. W., Stoney Creek; Item 9.2, GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility and Section 447.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Item 9.3, Impacts of Provincial Bill 60 on Tenants in Hamilton, up on the agenda to be considered following the receipt of the delegations.

That the agenda for the November 12, 2025 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.

That the following minutes of the General Issues Committee, be adopted, as presented: 5.1 October 15, 2025 – Special 5.2 October 22, 2025

That Carmelo D’Angelo be provided with an additional 8 minutes to complete their presentation. Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations respecting Request for the Closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd. W., Stoney Creek (Item 9.1), be received: 6.1(a) Carmelo D'Angelo (In-Person) 6.1(b) Tatyana Graham (In-Person)

That the following delegations respecting Impacts of Provincial Bill 60 on Tenants in Hamilton (Item 9.3), be received: 6.3(a) Mike Ollier, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic (In-Person) 6.3(b) James Kemp (Virtually) 6.3(c) Hojay Byfield, ACORN Hamilton (In-Person)

That the following delegations respecting Report HSC25034, Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2025 Annual Update and 2026 Objective Setting (City Wide) (Item 8.8), be received: 6.4(a) Amanda Stringer (In-Person) 6.4(b) Dina Graser, Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) and Andrea Nemtin, Chief Executive Officer at Social Innovation Canada (In-Person) 6.4(c) Karl Andrus (In-Person) 6.4(d) James Kemp (Virtually) 6.4(e) Sean Ferris, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton (In-Person)

That the delegation from Miriam Sager, respecting Report PED25240, 2025 City-Led Projects Recommended for Climate Change Reserve Funding (City Wide) (Item 8.2), be received.

WHEREAS, the Minister of Education has recently notified the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board that the previously approved site for the Nash Neighbourhood School is “unsuitable” for school children; WHEREAS, several hundred children live with their families within 3 km of the GFL landfill are experiencing these offensive odours daily; WHEREAS, given that the Provincial Government has deemed the Nash Neighbourhood future school site to be “unsuitable” for students due to the persistent odour nuisance of almost three years; WHEREAS, residents are now questioning the suitability of living in their homes, several hundreds of which are older than the landfill; WHEREAS, the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks charged GFL for only three odour complaints from 2023 out of several thousand over three years; and WHEREAS, the Ward 9, 5 and 10 Councillors can attest that these Hydrogen Sulfide odours have continued and were excessively strong. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Council respectfully request that the Premier and his Cabinet direct the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, to begin the process to expedite the closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd. W., Stoney Creek. Result: MOTION,

That the following correspondence respecting Request for the Closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd. W., Stoney Creek (Item 9.1), be received: 9.1(a)(i) Sara Thompson 9.1(a)(ii) Kathie Faraway 9.1(a)(iii) Helga Philip 9.1(a)(iv) Danielle Raule 9.1(a)(v) Ian Mann 9.1 a)(vi) Hitesh Shukla 9.1(a)(vii) Branka Kovacevic 9.1(a)(viii) Sabrina Davidson 9.1(a)(ix) Sharon Moran 9.1(a)(x) Sylvia Reis Rankin 9.1(a)(xi) Navdeep Sandhar 9.1(a)(xii) Kathrin Husler 9.1(a)(xiii) Julius Dorus 9.1(a)(xiv) Akila Loganathan 9.1(a)(xv) Tammy Last 9.1(a)(xvi) Akila Raagul 9.1(a)(xvii) Fouzia Toki 9.1(a)(xviii) Anita Hernandez 9.1(a)(xix) Veronica Magee 9.1(a)(xx) Iwona Kaczor 9.1(a)(xxi) Shathana Rajeshwaran 9.1(a)(xxii) Nana Elzeinab 9.1(a)(xxiii) Mike Slywchuk 9.1(a)(xxiv) Irene Travale 9.1(a)(xxv) Ray Menard 9.1(a)(xxvi) Tom Schoenholz 9.1(a)(xxvii) Nelson Faria 9.1(a)(xxviii) Candace Piva 9.1(a)(xxix) Ashima Saraf 9.1(a)(xxx) Binaka Patel 9.1(a)(xxxi) David Richmond, GFL Environmental 9.1(a)(xxxii) Leah Gould 9.1(a)(xxxiii) Tenysha Graham Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 7 of 25 9.1(a)(xxxiv) Suraj Vijayakumar 9.1(a)(xxxv) Margaret Graham 9.1(a)(xxxvi) Karen Taylor

WHEREAS, Stoney Creek residents were promised by the landfill proponent of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility (“Landfill”) in 1995 that there would be no odours as the Landfill is a non-hazardous Industrial, Commercial and Institutional landfill; WHEREAS, residents living in Upper Stoney Creek within 3km of the Landfill Have been experiencing horrific odours emanating from the Landfill since April 2023; WHEREAS, the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (“MECP”) has reported receiving over 3,500 Landfill odour-related complaints since 2023; WHEREAS, residents in the vicinity of the Landfill have been detrimentally impacted and cannot peacefully use and enjoy their property with outdoor events such as children birthday parties, family barbecues and other backyard activities because of the strong odours emanating from the Landfill; WHEREAS, residents have complained about the odour seeping into their homes; WHEREAS, there have been a growing number of families complaining about headaches, sore throats, asthma, nausea, serious eye irritation and other more serious health issues; WHEREAS, the odours emanating from the Landfill are a public nuisance; WHEREAS, GFL and/or the MECP have not been successful in stopping or abating the odour emissions from the Landfill; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the City Solicitor be directed to proceed pursuant to section 447.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to bring an application to the Superior Court for an order that all of t

WHEREAS, on October 23, the Provincial government introduced Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster, which seeks to weaken rent control and make rental tenure less secure; WHEREAS, Council has introduced bylaws and policies to protect tenants from renovictions and to strengthen protections for tenants; WHEREAS, Council has enacted new legislation to improve property standards, ensure health and safety in apartment buildings, and implement an Adequate Temperature Bylaw to address the impacts of extreme heat; WHEREAS, the majority of residents living in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are tenants; approximately one third of all City residents rent their homes; and tenant populations in suburban and rural Wards are growing rapidly; WHEREAS, through Ward 2 Tenant Town Halls, the Ward 2 Tenant Survey, and the Ward 2 Tenant Council, tenants have expressed anxiety about rental tenancy and rent control including the impacts they’ve faced since the Provincial government changed legislation in 2018 to eliminate it; Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 9 of 25 WHEREAS, the Provincial government has suggested it will backtrack on some parts of its proposed legislation but has not confirmed what the impact will be, what will be changed, or how this legislation will be implemented; and, WHEREAS, a similar motion, entitled Impacts of Provincial Legislation that Weakens Rent

That the following correspondence respecting Impacts of Provincial Bill 60 on Tenants in Hamilton (Item 9.3), be received: 9.3(a)(i) ACORN Hamilton 9.3(a)(ii) Caitlin Craven, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion

That the General Issues Committee recess at 1:57 p.m. until 2:35 p.m.

(a) That Report HSC25038, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Roxborough Redevelopment Update (City Wide), be received; and (b) That the Correspondence from David Horwood, Roxborough Park Inc., respecting Report HSC25038, Roxborough Redevelopment Update (City Wide) (Item 7.1(a)), be received.

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.2(a) Climate Change Advisory Committee Minutes CCAC 25-007 - September 23, 2025 7.2(b) Resignation from Myles Sergeant from the Climate Change Advisory Committee

That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee in Q2 2026 with an analysis of resignations from the City's boards, agencies, citizen advisory committees and liaison groups including any reasons for said resignations identified, and a comparative analysis to the last two terms of Council. Result: Motion,

That Report PED25211, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Economic Development Action Plan 2024 Update (City Wide), be received.

That Report CM25007(a), dated November 12, 2025, respecting Building Better: Project Portfolio Update (City Wide) - REVISED, be received.

That Report CM25012, dated November 12, 2025, respecting What We Heard: 2026 Budget Engagement Summary (City Wide), be received.

That the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee Minutes WHDC 25-001 – November 7, 2025, be received. (ii) Minute Item 7.1(ii), was voted on separately, as follows: 7.1 PED17181(i) West Harbour Redevelopment Plan – Status Update (Ward 2) (ii) That staff be directed to report back to the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee in Q2 2026 with information on the following: (a) The feasibility of the development of the Pier 8 Blocks based on the current Development Agreement between the City of Hamilton and the Waterfront Shores Corporation, including an assessment of the market challenges and related financial considerations; and, (b) An assessment of the feasibility of alternative development options with Waterfront Shores Corporation, and without limitation, also include the consideration of how affordable housing and alternate tenure (eg. purpose-built rental) may factor into the options. Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 13 of 25 Result: Minute Item 7.1(ii) of WHDC 25-001,

That the General Issues Committee meeting of November 12, 2025, be permitted to extend the curfew past the 5:30 p.m. curfew, up to 6:00 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That the Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee Minutes LRTC 25-004 - October 16, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: MOTION,

That Report PED25240, dated November 12, 2025, respecting 2025 City-Led Projects Recommended for Climate Change Reserve Funding (City Wide) and the accompanying presentation, be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the recommendation to allocate funds in the total amount of $1,514,305 million dollars in 2025 from the City’s Climate Change Reserve (Account No 108062) in order to support seven City-led climate action initiatives, BE APPROVED; Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 15 of 25 (b) That the update regarding Planning and Economic Development General Manager approved 2025 Climate Change Reserve funding allocations for Office of Climate Change Initiatives priority efforts BE RECEIVED; and, (c) That the update regarding progress with implementation of City- led and community-led initiatives that received support from the City’s Climate Change Reserve in 2023 and 2024 BE RECEIVED. Result: MOTION,

That the following correspondence respecting Report PED25240, 2025 City-Led Projects Recommended for Climate Change Reserve Funding (City Wide) (Item 8.2), be received: 8.2(a)(i) Lori & Phil Burns 8.2(a)(ii) Howard Cole 8.2(a)(iii) Cynthia Meyer 8.2(a)(iv) Susan Wortman 8.2(a)(v) Shelley Porteous 8.2(a)(vi) Rita Bailey 8.2(a)(vii) Shelley Rempel 8.2(a)(viii) Theresa Cardey and Chris Cardey 8.2(a)(ix) Sharon Stray Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 16 of 25 8.2(a)(x) Rose Janson 8.2(a)(xi) Nicole Doro 8.2(a)(xii) Maria-Ines Arratia

That Report PED25257, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program Application (SOTA 01/25), 78 Vine Street, Hamilton (Ward 2), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That a Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program Application SOTA 01/25, submitted by Seven Eight Vine Inc. (Adam Persi, Eric Persi, Joshua Fede and Riccardo Persi), the registered owner of the subject site at 78 Vine Street, Hamilton, BE APPROVED for a Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program Loan not to exceed $160,125, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program; (b) That the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department BE DIRECTED to execute a Loan Agreement together with any ancillary documentation required, to effect recommendation (1) of Report PED25257, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, (c) That the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department BE DIRECTED to administer the Loan and Loan Agreement including but not limited to: Deciding on actions to take in respect of events of default and executing any Loan Amending Agreements, together with any ancillary amending documentation, if required, provided that the terms and conditions of the Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program are maintained and that any applicable Loan Amending Agreements are undertaken in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That Items 8.4(a) through 8.4(c), be approved, as follows: (i) PED25261 Concession Street Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget and Schedule of Payments (Ward 7) (Item 8.4(a)) That Report PED25261, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Concession Street Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget and Schedule of Payments (Ward 7), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the 2026 proposed budget of the Concession Street Business Improvement Area, attached as Appendix A to Report PED25261, in the amount of $265,720 BE APPROVED; (b) That the levy portion of the 2026 proposed budget of the Concession Street Business Improvement Area, in the amount of $233,895 BE APPROVED; (c) That the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services be hereby authorized and directed to prepare the requisite By-law pursuant to Section 208, the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), to authorize the levy on qualifying properties within the Concession Street Business Improvement Area, as referenced in Recommendation of Report PED25261; and, (d) That the following schedule of payments to the Concession Street Business Improvement Area, representing the levy amount for 2026 BE APPROVED: (i) January: $116,947.50; and, (ii) June: $116,947.50. Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 18 of 25 (ii) PED25260 Barton Village Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget and Schedule

That Report PED25242, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Board of Management for the Hess Village Business Improvement Area (Ward 2), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Hess Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management: Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 20 of 25 (i) Adrian Mekli – Hess Street property owner; (ii) Michael Pernfuss – George Street property owner; (iii) Leanne Dielschneider – Village Hospitality; (iv) Diana Vranich – Gown and Gavel; (v) Tina Rogano – Staybridge Suites; (vi) Stephanie Santos Viioli – DDG Spa; and, (vii) Lisa Mercanti-Ladd – Radius. Result: MOTION,

That the Open For Business Sub-Committee Minutes OBSC 25-003 - October 30, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: MOTION,

That the Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary and Transgender Community Sub-Committee Minutes EHSC 25-002 - November 3, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: MOTION,

That the General Issues Committee meeting of November 12, 2025, be permitted to further extend the extended curfew of 6:00 p.m., up to 7:00 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That the General Issues Committee meeting of November 12, 2025, be permitted to further extend the extended curfew of 7:00 p.m., up to 7:15 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That Report HSC25034, dated November 12, 2025, respecting Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2025 Annual Update and 2026 Objective Setting (City Wide) and the accompanying presentation, be received and the following recommendations be approved: Please refer to the November 19, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee November 12, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-016 Page 23 of 25 (a) That Report HSC25034 Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2025 Annual Update and 2026 Objective Setting BE APPROVED; and, (b) That the following items from the Outstanding Business list be considered complete and that staff BE DIRECTED to remove them from the Outstanding Business List: (i) Draft Housing Needs Assessment ((HSC23028(f) / FCS23055(d) / PED23099(g)) (City Wide), approved by Council at their September 17, 2005 meeting; (ii) Motion “Tackling Barriers to Building More Affordable and Supportive Housing”, as this item is incorporated in this report; and, (iii) Incorporating Universal Design into Hamilton Community Housing, as this item is incorporated in this report. Result: MOTION,

That the following Items, BE