Public Works Committee

(a) That the Hamilton Water Divisional staff complement be increased by 12 permanent full-time equivalents; and that the 12 additional full-time equivalents be used to resource the new sewer sampling program, the enhanced sewer inspection program and to mitigate other risks to the wastewater program as outlined in Report PW22088(b), funding through the 2023 Hamilton Water Divisional gapping; and, (b) That future operating costs as outlined in Report PW22088(b) be referred to the 2024 Rate budget. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW23056, respecting Procedural Changes Resulting from Chedoke Creek and Burlington Street Combined Sewage Discharge Incidents, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the application of the owner of 1165 Highway 8, Flamborough, to permanently close and purchase a portion of Concession 6 Road West, Flamborough (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW23054, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close and sell the highway, for enactment by Council; (ii) The Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to enter into any requisite easement agreements, right of way agreements, and/or other agreements deemed necessary to affect the orderly disposition of the Subject Lands and to proceed to sell the Subject Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 3 of 19 Lands to the owners of 1165 Highway 8, Flamborough, as described in Report PW23054, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204; (iii) The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transfer of the Subject Lands to 1165 Highway 8, Flamborough pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer to Purchase as negotiated by the Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department; (iv) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to register a certified copy of the by-law(s) permanently closing and selling the highway in the proper land registry office; (v) That the City Solicitor be authorized to amen

(a) That the applications of the owners of 921 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part A), 931 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part B), and 939 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part C), to permanently close and purchase a portion of Crescent Road, Hamilton abutting the rear of 921, 931, and 939 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A" and “B”, attached to Report PW23053, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close and sell the highway, for enactment by Council; (ii) The Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to enter into any requisite easement agreements, right of way agreements, and/or other agreements deemed necessary to affect the orderly disposition of the Subject Lands and to proceed to sell the Subject Lands to the owners of 921 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part A), 931 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part B), and 939 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Part C), as shown on Appendix “A” and Appendix “B” in Report PW23053, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204; (iii) The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transfer of the Subject Lands to the owners of 921, 931, and 939 Scenic Drive, Hamilton (Parts A, B and C respectively) pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer to Purchase as negotiated by the Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Deve

(a) That the City of Hamilton continue the free-floating carshare permit program on a permanent basis in Wards 1, 2, and 3; (b) That the City of Hamilton expand the free-floating carshare permit program to the entire City; (c) That the draft Amending By-law for On-Street Parking By-law 01-218 attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED20168(b), and the draft Administrative Penalties By-law 17-225 attached as Appendix “B” to Report Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 6 of 19 PED20168(b), which have been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be approved; and (d) That staff be directed to explore opportunities to make available a limited supply of parking spaces on residential streets with Parking by Permit Only restrictions for free-floating carshare parking. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the Hamilton Water Financial Plan for the City of Hamilton drinking water systems, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23055, and as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 453/07, be approved by a resolution that the City of Hamilton drinking water systems have the resources necessary to operate successfully over the next ten years based on current projections. (b) That the Hamilton Water Financial Plan, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23055, be released for public review and submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required by Ontario Regulation 453/07 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned outdoor pool facilities in Ward 1 are maintained by Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works, and programmed through the Recreation Division, Healthy and Safe Communities; WHEREAS, along with spray pads and wading pools, outdoor pools offer an important opportunity for cooling during heat alerts, and should continue to be supported in areas that need them most; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) provision model considers investment in outdoor pool locations in higher needs areas that are under-served, have growing child/youth populations and few backyard pool opportunities; WHEREAS, the current Victoria Park outdoor pool and changeroom building are approaching the end of their respective lifecycles and are in need of major renewal; WHEREAS, a redevelopment of the Victoria Park outdoor pool facility to accommodate accessible entries, shallower water for younger children, accessible change spaces and washrooms will draw more users to the site; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) identifies Victoria Park outdoor pool redevelopment as an outstanding recommendation of the Use, Renovation and Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation and Public-Use Facilities (2008) and has prioritized this outdoor pool as the only site recommended for short term investment; and WHEREAS, a feasibility study was previously conducted for the renewal of the Victoria Park outdoor pool and established three possible renovation opt

WHEREAS, the basketball court at Corman Park, located at 23 Teak Street, Hamilton, is in poor condition and has been closed due to health and safety risk; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the full replacement of this park asset and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of the basketball court; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Parks Section capital team and completed in addition to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 9 of 19 WHEREAS, resources are limited and this work will be initiated in 2023, scheduled to be completed within 12-24 months, subject to unforeseen challenges such as procurement timing, supply chain issues, weather, etc. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the Corman Park basketball court, located at 23 Teak Street, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 10 Minor Maintenance Account [4031911610] at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $110,000, be approved; and, (b) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the direction provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report PW23051(a)/FCS23084(a) Transit Maintenance & Storage Facility - Cost Increase, be approved and remain confidential until negotiations for the Contract are complete and the Contract is executed; (b) That the price of Contract C13-02-23 General Contractor Required for the Construction of Hamilton Transit Maintenance & Storage Facility be publicly reported in the applicable quarterly status report for Tenders and Proposals. Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 10 of 19 (c) That the Mayor, with support from City Staff, continue to advocate for additional support from various members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament for ongoing financial support related to Public Transit Investments, and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized and directed to confirm and execute any agreements or protocols, as required. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the September 8, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the August 16, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 12 of 19 That the Delegation Request from Sean Forde respecting Concerns about the change in the schedule for the buses to Stoney Creek, be approved for a future meeting. Result: MOTION,

That the delegation Tiffany Garvey respecting concerns related to DARTS, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Shane McCauley, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations, respecting the Burlington Street Sewage Spill Update (PW22088(b)) (City Wide), be received. Result: MOTION,

That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Corman Park Basketball Court Replacement (Ward 10). 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) Free-Floating Carshare Pilot Program (14.1(a)(a)) Addressed as Item 11.1 (PED20168(b)) (today's agenda) Item on OBL: ABW (ii) Chedoke Creek & Burlington Street Sewage Discharge Incidents (14.1(a)(b)) Addressed as Item 11.2 (PW23056) (today's agenda) Item on OBL: ADG (2) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (Item 14.1(b)): (i) Joint Action by City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service to Improve Pedestrian Safety (Item 14.1(b)(a)) Item on OBL: ADJ Current Due Date: September 18, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 (ii) Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen Avenue from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Item 14.1(b)(b)) Item on OBL: AZ Current Due Date: September 18, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: November 13, 2023 (iii) Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen Avenue from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Item 14.1(b)(c)) Item on OBL: AZ Current Due Date: July 5, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: September 18, 2023 (iv) Review of Level of Service for Winter Control in Alignment with the Principles of Vision Zero (Item 14.1(b)(d)) Item on OBL: ADN Current Due Date: September 18, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: October 30, 2023 Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 17 of 19 (v) Implementation plan for the two-way conversion of Main Street (Item 14.1(b)(e)) Item on OBL: ACW Current Due Date: October 16,

That the Committee move into Closed Session respecting Item 15.1, pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21- 021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a Public Works Committee September 8, 2023 Minutes 23-012 Page 18 of 19 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 municipality or local board. Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. Result: MOTION,