Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the July 7, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the June 9, 2025, Public Works Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the following Delegations, be received: 6.1 Walter Clement respecting speaking on behalf of the blind to return to free HSR travel 6.2 Delegations respecting Municipal Resolution to Support the Need for Provincial Action on Salt Pollution from Road Salt (Item 10.5): (a) Joe Salemi, Landscape Ontario (b) Caroline Hill Smith, Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition

(a) That the following Written Delegations be received; and (i) Peter Vander Klippe (ii) Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing Inc. (b) That the Public Meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25043 respecting Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Public Road Allowances Abutting 95 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton (Ward 1), be amended, by striking the words “in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204” from recommendation (a)(ii) and adding “for nominal consideration of $2.00 to support the development of affordable and supportive housing” to read as follows: (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 95 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton, as described in Report PW25043, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204 for nominal consideration of $2.00 to support the development of affordable and supportive housing; Result: Amendment

That Report PW25042, dated July 7, 2025, respecting Wentworth Street North 30 km/h Speed Limit Reduction Pilot (Ward 3), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the reduced speed limit of 30 km/h on Wentworth Street North, between Bristol Street and Cannon Street East, BE APPROVED to remain in place to allow for the collection of additional speed and collision data; (b) That the Transportation Division BE DIRECTED to explore opportunities to implement additional speed management measures based on findings from the Transportation Association of Canada arterial and collector road speed limit project; and (c) That the Transportation Division BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee at a future meeting on the results of the implementation of additional measures on Wentworth Street North, between Bristol Street and Cannon Street East, in Q4 of 2026. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25047, dated July 7, 2025, respecting Sherman Cut Steel Wall Replacement and Road Resurfacing - Request for Additional Funding (Wards 3 and 7), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That an additional $750,000 in capital funding BE APPROVED for the Sherman Cut Steel Wall replacement and road resurfacing project to meet the revised total construction estimate of $4,600,000; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or designate, BE AUTHORIZED to appropriate the additional funds from project Bridge 108 - Indian Trail, 1025m w/o Lynden Rd (4031818108) and Contaminated Soil & Rock Disposal Program (4032314405) to the Sherman Cut Steel Wall Replacement (4032417945) to support the tender of this project in 2025. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25048, dated July 7, 2025, respecting T.B. McQuesten Park Donations (Ward 7), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED to negotiate a Donation Agreement with Kyle Scott, carrying on business as Tri”us” Asphalt and Property Maintenance, for the acceptance of the in-kind donation to seal the asphalt surface of the Courts and complete line painting of the basketball court in completion of the Phase 1 work at T. B. McQuesten Park; (b) That the staff BE DIRECTED to work with Fengate Community Foundation Fund at Hamilton Community Foundation to coordinate and receive the donation for the Phase 2 work of redevelopment of an outdoor basketball court at T.B. McQuesten Park located at 1199 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton at a value of $49,100 be added to the existing Project ID 4400054699 – Tennis and Multiuse Court Rehabilitation Program; (c) That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare a Donation Agreement and that the General Manager of Public Works be authorized to execute the Donation Agreement between Fengate Community Foundation Fund at Hamilton Community Foundation and the City of Hamilton; (d) That the Phase 2 redevelopment of the Courts at T.B. McQuesten Park be partially funded from the Ward 7 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108057 account to an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $330,000 be added to the existing Project ID 4400054699 – Tennis and Multiuse Court Rehabilitation Program; and (e) That the General Ma

That Report PW25046, dated July 7, 2025, respecting Recycling Service for Non-Eligible Properties Beginning January 1, 2026 (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That staff BE AUTHORIZED, to continue the collection and processing of recyclables from all non-eligible properties that were serviced prior to April 1, 2025, and large special events, for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026; (b) That staff BE AUTHORIZED to fund the first quarter of the program from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, in the amount of $706,000 from Reserve 112270 – Waste Management Recycling prior to the approval of the 2026 Tax budget; (c) That the annual funding requirement for 2026 of $2,824,000, BE CONSIDERED as part of the 2026 Tax budget, and in alignment with the City’s current waste collection contract which expires on March 31, 2029; Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 10 of 27 (d) That subject to approval of the extension of the program that staff BE AUTHORIZED to alter the recycling collection schedules for non-eligible properties with collection days recommended by Green For Life Environmental Inc., to allow for more favourable pricing; and (e) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee, the costs for continuing the collection and processing of recyclables from non-el

That the following Correspondence Items respecting Item 9.4 (PW25046 Recycling Service for Non-Eligible Properties Beginning January 1, 2026 (City Wide), be received: (i) BIA Sub-committee (ii) Casie FitzGibbon, Ancaster Little Gems Children's Centre

That Report PW20027(a), dated July 7, 2025, respecting Metrolinx Transit Initiative Program (City Wide), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That Council APPROVE the continued participation of the City of Hamilton in the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative for Joint Transit Procurements facilitated by Metrolinx for the years 2024 to 2029, pursuant to a Metrolinx Multi-Year Governance Agreement and Terms of Reference in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and content satisfactory to the General Manager, Public Works. Result: MOTION,

That the following Amendment to the Outstanding Business list, be approved: 9.6(a) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (i) Blue Flag Beach Program (PW23068/BOH22004(b)) (City Wide) Added: November 13, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: March 2026 Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 12 of 27 9.6(b) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Stormwater Gap Evaluation Added: November 23, 2020 Completed: December 6, 2021 (Report PW21074) Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has historically used both pressure treated wood and galvanized steel posts for roadway signage such as parking signs, and stop signs. WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, City staff assessed material supply chains impacted such as availability and costs to ensure that levels of service were maintained; WHEREAS, wooden and steel posts are used for specific applications out in the field; WHEREAS, wood poles cannot be recycled and must be disposed of at landfills and end-of-life steel posts are highly recyclable, and steel recycling is considered a crucial component of the circular economy; and WHEREAS, Hamilton has a proud identity as a steel city and has repeatedly emphasized the importance of buying local and supporting local industry, particularly in light of ongoing U.S. tariffs that threaten Canadian steel exports. Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 13 of 27 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to report back to Public Works Committee with a plan that prioritizes Hamilton steel for roadway signage posts, including cost implications. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the intersection of King Street and Battlefield Drive serves as a gateway to downtown Stoney Creek and is adjacent to the Battlefield House Museum and Park National Historic Site; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division wraps all new traffic signal controller boxes located at intersections with decorative artwork to enhance streetscape aesthetics and help deter graffiti; WHEREAS, the traffic signal controller boxes in downtown Stoney Creek feature decorative wraps with Stoney Creek themes, including imagery related to the Battle of Stoney Creek; and WHEREAS, the existing traffic signal controller box at the intersection of King Street and Battlefield Drive does not have a decorative wrap and is not scheduled for replacement for several years. Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 14 of 27 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install a Stoney Creek–themed decorative wrap on the existing traffic signal controller box at the intersection of King Street and Battlefield Drive; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded through the Ward 5 CP Minor Maintenance Account # 4031911605 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $1,500; and (c) That the General Manager of Public Works and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement

WHEREAS, the City’s Corporate Safety & Security team was established in 2018 with one staff member and now operates a 24/7/365 city-wide program with eight staff; WHEREAS, centralized asset and security guard contract management has enabled a coordinated approach to safety and security across City facilities; WHEREAS, service delivery is based on Security Risk Management best practices, involving stakeholders in decisions that reflect risk tolerance and operational needs; Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 15 of 27 WHEREAS, demand for security services has grown significantly, with 2024 alone seeing 850 incident investigations, 40,000 patrols, and 315,235 hours of contracted security service (equal to 152 FTEs); WHEREAS, the City manages over 5,000 security infrastructure assets valued at approximately $2 million, requiring planned life cycle management and renewal; WHEREAS, other municipalities have also expanded their internal and community safety programs; and WHEREAS, transparent reporting on the scale, cost, and impact of corporate security is essential for informed decision-making by Council. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Corporate Safety & Security Office provide enhancements to their Annual Report, expected in Q3/Q4 2025, to include: (i) A breakdown of the current service delivery program, including total annual investments (both operating and ca

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton maintains a significant fleet of vehicles to support the delivery of municipal services; WHEREAS, the purchase and maintenance of fleet vehicles represent a substantial ongoing cost to the City and contributes to capital and operating budget pressures; WHEREAS, it is critical to ensure that all vehicles currently in the fleet are being utilized efficiently, shared among staff where feasible, and not sitting idle for prolonged periods; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to report back to the Public Works Committee on the current utilization of fleet vehicles across all departments, including but not limited to: (i) Vehicle usage rates (e.g. kilometers driven, hours in use, frequency of trips); (ii) Opportunities for vehicle sharing between staff and departments; (iii) Identification of underutilized or idle vehicles; and (iv) Recommendations for improving vehicle utilization and deferring or reducing future fleet purchases; and (b) That this report be provided in advance of the 2026 Budget deliberations to ensure that any fleet expansion requests are justified and that existing vehicles are being maximized to avoid unnecessary cost pressures. Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 17 of 27 (c) That the report back also include the number of vehicles that are being taken home by City staff as well as parked at City of Ham

WHEREAS, road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; WHEREAS, salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have increasingly worsened since the 1970s, seriously affecting municipal drinking water sources and aquatic life; WHEREAS, the Corporation of the City of Hamilton has a Salt Management Plan and a Watershed Strategy to mitigate the impacts of non-point source pollution, the extent of harmful blue-green algae continues to grow in the harbour, WHEREAS, the Ontario and Canadian governments have taken many actions over the past 25 years including setting water quality guidelines, developing voluntary codes of practice, signing the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Agreement, and holding workshops, yet still the salt problem continues to grow; Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 18 of 27 WHEREAS, numerous situation analyses have recommended salt solutions involving liability protection, contractor certification, government-approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) and salt management plans; WHEREAS, increased numbers of slips and falls claims, and other injury/collision claims related to snow and ice, are resulting in salt applicators overusing salt beyond levels considered best practices; WH

WHEREAS, Remembrance Day, marks the end of hostilities during the First World War, which ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918; WHEREAS, on November 13, 2023, Public Works Committee approved a motion directing the Transportation Division to investigate and prepare a Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk on King Street closest to the Stoney Creek Saltfleet Memorial in the name of honoring those who served and continue to serve in the nation’s defense; WHEREAS, the Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk in Stoney Creek received positive feedback by many and has since been replicated by other municipalities; WHEREAS, Ward Offices, in collaboration with various Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion across the City of Hamilton, wish to highlight the significance of Remembrance Day through the installation of a commemorative crosswalk honouring the men and women who gave their lives in the First World War; and WHEREAS, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 was consulted with by the Ward Councillor on implementing a Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk. Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 21 of 27 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to install a Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalk, as approved by the Hamilton Veterans Committee on Limeridge Road East from the Legion property limit

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Portable Toilets in Ward 12 Community Parks Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 22 of 27 Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Ward 12 community parks are used by multiple user groups for activities including baseball and soccer and by the general public; WHEREAS, the parks can include features such as a spray pads, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and playground amenities that attract visitors from throughout Ward 12 and outlying communities who would benefit from washroom facilities; and WHEREAS, additional funding for the rental and cleaning of accessible portable toilet(s) for the 2025 season through to September 2025, is required. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of a portable toilet at each of Meadowlands Community Park (160 Meadowlands Boulevard), Amberly Park (284 Nakoma Road) and James Smith Park (50 Braithwaite Avenue) for the remainder of the summer season (July- September) of 2025, to be funded from the Ward 12 Non- Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612, at an upset limit including contingency not to exceed a total of $5,000, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Please refer to the July 16, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee July 7, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-008 Page 23 of 27 Result: MOTION,