Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force

That the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force 2024 Work Plan, be approved, as follows: (a) Determine the geographic boundary; (b) Identify the issues or/ create a problem statement (include “noise pollution”); (c) Identify the existing level of service; (d) Identify the desired level of service; (e) Identify alternative solutions to meet desired level of service; (f) Identify costs to implement the alternative solutions; (g) Develop a short-, medium- and long-term plans of action; (h) Develop a long-term plan of action; and (i) Identify budget implications for 2025.

That the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force Terms of Reference, be amended as follows: (a) Composition of Voting Members: One representative from Downtown BIA One representative from International Village BIA James Street South Business District James Street North Business Merchants Three Small Business representatives, including one from James Street North and one from James Street South Ward 2 Councillor One Additional Councillor Three Community Representatives. (b) Composition of Non-Voting Members: One representative from Beasley Neighbourhood Association One representative from Central Neighbourhood Association One representative from Corktown Neighbourhood Association One representative from Durand Neighbourhood Association One representative from Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. (c) Geographic Boundary: Strachan Cannon Street (in the North) and Charlton Avenue Hunter Street (in the South) from Queen Street (in the West) to West Avenue (in the East). James Street from Charlton Street (in the South) to Strachan Street (in the North). (d) Reporting: The Task Force will meet every 2 months and reports to the General Issues Committee report in time for the May meeting of the General Issues Committee with short-term actions, and in September with long-term actions including potential budget implications. (e) Rules and Procedures: The Task Force will meet at the request of the Chair outside of regularly scheduled meetings and the proceedings of the Task For

That the agenda for the April 11, 2024 meeting of the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force be approved, as amended.

That the Minutes of the February 1, 2024, meeting of the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force be approved, as presented.

That the overview respecting Reporting Trespassers on Private Property - Roles & Responsibility of the Hamilton Police Service and Municipal Law Enforcement, be received.

That staff be directed to report back to the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force at the June 13, 2024 meeting to provide clarity on the current state of the fountain located near the 1 Jarvis Street condos and whether or not the City plans to open the fountain.

That the overview respecting Ferguson Station Remediation Timing, be received.

That staff be directed to report back to the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force at the June 13, 2024 meeting with an inventory and location of graffiti on City-owned assets and our success rate in achieving City service standards and provide an analysis on how the information has been collected to date.

That staff report back to the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force at the June 13, 2024 meeting regarding how graffiti is determined to be hate based or biased and what is done with the graffiti that is considered derogatory and misogynistic. Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force April 11, 2024 Minutes 24-002 Page 5 of 6

That staff be directed to include the Downtown Hamilton BIA and the International Village BIA on the Road Closure distribution list which includes lane closure notices and other similar notices that impact roadways and sidewalks.

That the update respecting the Security of the Downtown Core following the Incident on King Street West Between MacNab Street South and Summers Lane, be received.

That the following amendments to the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Requiring New Due Date (Item g(i)): (i) Waste Receptacles in the Downtown Core Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force April 11, 2024 Minutes 24-002 Page 6 of 6 Added: February 1, 2024 (Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force Report 24-001, Item (g)(i)) Current Date: April 11, 2024 Requested New Due Date: June 13, 2024 (2) Items Requiring New Due Date (Item g(ii)): (i) Community Points Program Added: February 1, 2024 (Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force Report 24-001, Item (g)(ii)) Current Date: April 11, 2024 Requested New Due Date: June 13, 2024

That, there being no further business, the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force be adjourned at 3:07 p.m.