Emergency and Community Services Committee

That the agenda for the July 9, 2026, meeting of the Emergency and Community Services Committee be approved, as presented.

That the Minutes of the June 18, 2026, meeting of the Emergency and Community Services Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the delegation from Hafeez Hussain respecting Ontario Works Eligibility and Overpayment Processes (City Wide) (Item 8.1), be received.

That Report HSC26018, dated July 9, 2026, respecting Ontario Works Eligibility and Overpayment Processes (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the General Manager, Healthy and Safe Communities be directed to send a letter to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services requesting that the Province expedite the review and referral of all historical Ontario Works overpayments to enable enhanced collection; and, (b) That Outstanding Business List Item respecting Ontario Works Eligibility and Overpayment Processes, be identified as completed and removed from the Emergency and Community Services Committee Outstanding Business List. Result: MOTION,

That staff be provided an additional 5 minutes to complete their presentation. Result: MOTION,

That Report HSC26048, dated July 9, 2026, respecting Recreation Framework for Community Collaboration (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the Framework for Community Collaboration and Indirect Service Delivery, attached as Appendix “A” to Report HSC26048, be approved; (b) That Recreation staff be directed to adopt the Framework for Community Collaboration and Indirect Service Delivery, attached as Appendix “A” to Report HSC26048, when seeking or executing new agreements with providers for indirect service delivery; and, (c) That the Director of Recreation be delegated and authorized to make operational changes, updates and amendments to the Framework for Community Collaboration and Indirect Service Delivery as necessary. Please refer to the July 15, 2026, Council Minutes for disposition of these matters. Emergency and Community Services Committee July 9, 2026 Minutes ECS 26-006 Page 4 of 7 Result: MOTION,

That Report HSC26057, dated July 9, 2026, respecting Community Paramedic Permanent Funding Announcement (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That report HSC26057 respecting the Community Paramedic Permanent Funding Announcement, be received, (b) That the Ministry of Health’s ongoing funding for the Community Paramedicine Long-Term Care program, in the amount of $1,994,350, be accepted; (c) That the Hamilton Paramedic Service staffing complement of 12 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) established under the original Transfer Payment Agreement (Report HSC21012, March 25, 2021), be confirmed as permanent positions within the City's complement, fully funded by the Ministry of Health with no impact to the City tax levy; and, (d) That the Chief of Hamilton Paramedic Service or delegate be authorized and directed to sign the updated Transfer Payment Agreement and any subsequent amendments or reports required by the Ministry of Health for the ongoing delivery of the program Result: MOTION,

That the following amendments to the outstanding business list, be approved: (a) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) B’nai Brith – Youth Digital Literacy (City Wide) Added: February 5, 2026 Completed: June 18, 2026 (Item 7.2) (ii) Drowning Prevention (Swim to Survive Program and Waterfront Access) (City Wide) Added: December 5, 2025 (Referred from the December 5, 2025 General Issues Committee meeting) Completed: June 18, 2026 (Item 7.3) (iii) Ontario Works Eligibility and Overpayment Processes (City Wide) Added: January 15, 2026 (Referred from the January 15, 2026 Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting) Completed: July 9, 2026 (Item 8.1 on today's agenda) Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, King’s Forest Golf Club is a vital municipal asset and a core component of the City’s Recreation Master Plan; WHEREAS, the golf season is currently underway, accommodating over 36,000 rounds of golf annually and serving multitude patrons who frequent the course for various functions; Please refer to the July 15, 2026, Council Minutes for disposition of these matters. Emergency and Community Services Committee July 9, 2026 Minutes ECS 26-006 Page 6 of 7 WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to mitigate risk to the city by integrating new interventions that will reduce the potential of injury claims; WHEREAS, although upgrades for King’s Forest are integrated into the Recreation Master Plan, these capital improvements must be prioritized and supported through future operating budgets; WHEREAS, Hole 11 features a steep incline; and despite mitigation efforts such as repaving and increased signage, the current configuration remains hazardous due to the dangerous grade and slippery conditions; WHEREAS, golf cart pathways are currently incomplete, and the lack of comprehensive paving limits access for mobility-challenged patrons, particularly during inclement weather when carts are frequently removed from service; WHEREAS, the course’s metal bridges utilize wooden planking for cross- members, which can become slick when exposed to rain or moisture; WHEREAS, the implementation of upgraded safety features will not only enhance the patron experience and safety but is also expected