The Hamilton Record

Public Works Committee

June 12, 2023

Who was there

Present (1): Alex Wilson

Absent (6): John Paul Danko, Matt Francis, Tom Jackson, Cameron Kroetsch, Nrinder Nann, 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 (18 motions)

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

That Report PW22079(c), respecting Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Francis
Carried
That Report PW23040, respecting Surface Water Quality Program 2022 Annual Update, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That Report PW 23039, respecting Sewer Use By-law Program 2022 Annual Update, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That Report PW23043, respecting Feasibility of Implementation of a Digital Automated Information System on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and Red Hill Valley Parkway, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Jackson, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That Report PW23042, respecting Road Safety Review - 1415 Trinity Church Road, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) That the application of the owner of 428 Main Street West, Hamilton to permanently close and purchase a portion of the unassumed alleyway abutting 428 Main Street West, Hamilton, (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A" and “B”, attached to Report PW23037, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) That the applicant makes an application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, under Section 88 of the Registry Act, for an order to permanently close the Subject Lands, if required by the City, subject to: (1) The General Manager of Public Works, or designate, signing the appropriate documentation to obtain any required court order; and (2) The documentation regarding any required application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice being prepared by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; (ii) That the applicant be fully responsible for the deposit of a reference plan in the proper land registry office, and that said plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Geomatics and Corridor Management Section, and that the applicant also deposit a reproducible copy of said plan with the Manager, Geomatics and Corridor Management Section; (iii) That, subject to any required application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to permanently close the Subject Lands being approved: (1) The City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close and sell the alleyway, for enac
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
(a) That the Cemetery License Fee as regulated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) be increase to $30.00 per burial effective July 1, 2023, from the current license fee of $13.63, as approved by Council on December 7, 2022; and (b) That the Cemetery License Fee be renamed to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario Consumer Protection Fee on the user fee schedule and listed as a line item on the cemetery business service contracts with consumers and on the Cemetery Price List. Result: MOTION,
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) That By-law 22-126, being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent for the City of Hamilton, dated June 8, 2022, be repealed; and, (b) That the draft By-law attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23038, respecting the appointment of a Drainage Superintendent for the City of Hamilton which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be approved and enacted. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Danko, seconded by Jackson
Carried
(i) Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair 2022 (Item 1) (a) That Councillor M. Francis be appointed Chair of the Waste Management Sub-Committee for the balance of the 2022- 2026 term. (b) That Councillor A. Wilson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Waste Management Sub-Committee for the balance of the 2022- 2026 term. Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
WHEREAS, the installation of water drinking fountains and bottle filling stations can help reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles, having a measurable impact on Hamilton’s ecosystems and public health; WHEREAS, water drinking fountains and bottle filling stations encourage residents to take advantage of tap water rather than buying bottled water or other beverages; and WHEREAS, water drinking fountains and bottle filling stations support residents staying hydrated in the heat and improve local health. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a feasibility review and installation of water drinking fountains be added to the 2024 workplan, as part of a zero plastic waste initiative at the following parks and spaces, to be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Re- Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $285,000: (i) Belview Park - 205 Belmont Avenue (ii) Birch Avenue Park - 625 Wilson Street (iii) Birge Park - 167 Birge Avenue (iv) Bishops Park - 91 East Avenue South (v) Lifesavers Park - 100 Cumberland Avenue (b) That the appropriate staff be authorized to choose the best suited location for such water drinking fountains based on best practices; (c) That the annual operating impacts of $13,500 for the supply of water, maintenance, and winterization be included in the 2025 Public Works Department base operating budget submission; and, (d) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and a
Moved by Nann, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
WHEREAS, the Wentworth District organization is coordinating a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament fundraiser at T.B. McQuesten Park, 130 Southpark Avenue, to support child and youth mental health for to City of Hamilton residents; WHEREAS, user fees are charged by the City of Hamilton to offset costs outside normal service levels, to support events and tournaments within Parks; and WHEREAS, this group is seeking funding support to assist with these user fees for their event costs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That $2,020.21, to support the user fee costs associated with the Wentworth District 3 vs.3 at T.B. McQuesten Park, 130 Southpark Avenue, to be funded from the Ward 7 Discretionary Fund, account 3302109700, be approved; (b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to approve and execute all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Jackson
Carried
WHEREAS, the land upon which the Churchill Clubhouse resides sits on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas WHEREAS, the visual language of art can help tell the stories of Indigenous experiences, oral traditions, and teaching WHEREAS, Truth & Reconciliation require supporting Aboriginal peoples’ culture revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge, systems, oral histories WHEREAS, at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission included the funding of Indigenous art as priority to contribute to the reconciliation process WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to the ongoing implementation of public art to enhance our sense of community and public spaces THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the installation of art mural on the rear portion of the Churchill Club House,167 Cline Avenue North, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Discretionary Account #3302109100 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $20,000 be approved, be approved; and (b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the Agenda for the June 12, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Public Works Committee June 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 12 of 17 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the Minutes of the May 29, 2023 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Danko
Carried
That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
Public Works Committee June 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 15 of 17 That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Mural in Churchill Park (Ward 1). Result: Motion
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved: (1) Items Requiring a New Due Date (Item 14.1(a)): (i) Free-Floating Carshare Pilot Program (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Item on OBL: ABW Current Due Date: August 16, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: September 8, 2023 (ii) Security Report on Theft and Vandalism Prevention in City- Owned Spaces - Results of 2-Year Pilot Program (Item 14.1(a)(b)) Item on OBL: ADC Current Due Date: May 29, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: July 12, 2023 (iii) Winterizing Public Washrooms (Item 14.1(a)(c)) Public Works Committee June 12, 2023 Minutes 23-009 Page 16 of 17 Item on OBL: ABV Current Due Date: July 12, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: August 16, 2023 (iv) Traffic Calming Management Policy (Item 14.1(a)(d)) Item on OBL: N/A Current Due Date: Q3 2023 Proposed New Due Date: Q4 2023 (v) Management of the Aviary at 85 Oak Knoll Drive (Item 14.1(a)(e)) Item on OBL: AAY Current Due Date: Q2 2023 Proposed New Due Date: September 18, 2023 (vi) Bayfront Park – Transit Service Extension (Item 14.1(e)(f)) Item on OBL: ADA Current Due Date: Q4 2023 Proposed New Due Date: December 4, 2023 (2) Items to be Removed: (Item 14.1(b)): (i) Enhanced Safety and Security Measures at John Rebecca Park, 76 John Street North, Hamilton (Beasley Neighbourhood) (Ward 2) (Item 14.1(b)(a) Item on OBL: ADD Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Francis
Carried

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