General Issues Committee

That the agenda for the July 30, 2025 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

The minutes of the July 9, 2025 (Item 5.1) meeting of the General Issues Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the delegation from Andrew Selman respecting Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability and concern on the low sample size, which undermines the validity and overall value of the work, be received.

That the following delegations respecting Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy Annual Update (Item 8.4), be received: 6.3(a) Karl Andrus (In-Person) 6.3(b) Ian Borsuk, Environment Hamilton (Virtually) 6.3(d) Jim Quinn, Hamilton 350 Committee (In-Person)

That following Items for Information, including the accompanying staff presentation for Item 7.1, be received: 7.1 CM25007 Building Better: Post-Cyber Project Portfolio Update (City Wide) 7.2 CM25008 Cybersecurity Incident Summary (City Wide) 7.3 CM24005(b) Cybersecurity Incident Costing Update (City Wide) 7.4 CM25009 Cybersecurity Resiliency Enhancements (City Wide)

That the General Issues Committee recess at 12:58 p.m. until 1:35 p.m.

That Report PW25044, respecting the 2024 Annual Energy Report (City Wide), be received.

That Report PED25204, respecting Convention Centre Parking Garage Emergency Column Replacement (Ward 2), be received.

That Report FCS25041, respecting Mitigation of Financial Burden for Residents in a 3 km Radius of the Stoney Creek GFL Facility (Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11), be

That Report FCS25015(a), dated July 30, 2025, respecting Strengthening Local Procurement and Resilience Amid U.S. Tariff Threats (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Council APPROVE the proposed amendments to integrate “Buy Local and Canadian” provisions into By-law No. 20-205, A By-law to Adopt and Maintain a Procurement Policy for the City of Hamilton (“City’s Procurement Policy”) as attached in Appendix “A” to Report (FCS25012(a)) Strengthening Local Procurement and Resilience Amid U.S. Tariff Threats including the preparation of the necessary amending By-law for Council’s approval; and, (b) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the General Issues Committee in Q4/2025 regarding any impacts the United States (“U.S.”) government tariffs have or may have on the cost of City services and infrastructure projects and include any mitigation options and/or financing strategies for Council’s consideration. Result: MOTION,

That Report PED25178, dated July 30, 2025, respecting Proposed Allocation of City of Hamilton's Municipal Tax Funds (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That funding of up to $40,000 from the City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (Reserve #108072), BE APPROVED to support the planning and delivery of Doors Open Hamilton in 2025 and 2026. (b) That funding of up to $50,000 from the City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (Reserve #108072) BE APPROVED to support education, engagement, and event programming in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (c) That funding of up to $150,000 from the City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (Reserve #108072), BE APPROVED to support public realm improvements at the intersection of Bay Street and York Boulevard in advance of the reopening of the Hamilton Arena. (d) That funding of up to $150,000 from the City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (Reserve #108072), BE APPROVED to support a city-wide marketing campaign branding 2026 as Hamilton’s ‘Year of Music’. (e) That the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, or their designate, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute, on behalf of the City all required agreements and documents to give effect to Recommendations (1) through (4), with content satisfactory to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, or their

That Report PED25129, dated July 30, 2025, respecting Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy Annual Update (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Appendix “A” to Report PED25129 “Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy Annual Climate Change Update 2025” BE RECEIVED; (b) That Appendix “B” to Report PED25129 “Status Update Regarding Climate Actions in Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy” BE RECEIVED; (c) That Appendix “C” to Report PED25129 “City of Hamilton – Assessment of Accelerated Emission Reduction Targets” BE RECEIVED; (d) That Appendix “D” to Report PED25129 “Hamilton Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector” BE RECEIVED; (e) That funding from the City’s Climate Change Reserve (Account No 108062), in an amount up to $100,000, BE APPROVED to support an in-depth exploration of the potential to accelerate Hamilton’s Net Zero by 2050 target, including updating the ‘Low Carbon Scenario’ modelling for Hamilton, and utilizing the insights provided through this process to update both the Community Energy and Emissions Plan and the Climate Change Impact Adaptation Plan; (f) That staff BE DIRECTED to submit funding applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities through its Green Municipal Fund to support this work; Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 8 of 28 (g) That the Office of Cl

That the correspondence from Ginny Pearce respecting Report PED25129, Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy Annual Update (City Wide) (Item 8.4), be received.

That Report PED25174, dated July 30, 2025, respecting Funding Reallocation to Support 2028 International Children's Games Bid (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED AND AUTHORIZED to reallocate up to $500,000 to support Hamilton’s bid to host the 2028 International Children’s Games (ICG), from the Conventions/Sports/Events Reserve (Reserve #112231); (b) That the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, BE DIRECTED AND AUTHORIZED to execute, on behalf of the City, all necessary agreements and documents to bid for and host the 2028 International Children’s Games, with content acceptable to the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; (c) That the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, BE DIRECTED AND AUTHORIZED to: (i) pursue additional funding partnerships with the Provincial and Federal governments, the Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation, and the private sector for the purposes of hosting the 2028 International Children’s Games; and (ii) execute all necessary documents and agreements to give effect to the foregoing, with content acceptable to the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That the Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee Minutes BIAC 25-007 - June 17, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: MOTION,

That the Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved, as follows: 8.7(a) Items Considered Completed and to needing to be Removed: (i) Cybersecurity Incident Costing Update (CM24005(a)) (City Wide) Added: November 20, 2024 Addressed as Item 7.3 on today's agenda (ii) Furthering a Collaborative Path Between the City of Hamilton and Urban Indigenous residents as per the Council approved Urban Indigenous Strategy Added: July 12, 2024 Addressed as Item 7.5 on the April 30, 2025 agenda Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 11 of 28 8.7(b) Items Requiring a New Due Date (i) Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2024 Annual Update and 2025 Objective Setting (HSC23028(f) / FCS23055(d) / PED23099(g)) (City Wide) Added: November 20, 2024 Current Due Date: July 30, 2025 Proposed New Due Date: September 10, 2025 (ii) CM23025(b) (vii) Housing Secretariat staff, in partnership with Housing Services Divisions staff report back to the General Issues Committee on the further development of a community liaison group to also replace the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee, expanding their mandate to work to address the needs of residents within the community for whom barriers exist to accessing safe, suitable, and affordable housing, including the supports needed to enable citizens to obtain and retain their homes; and that the 2024 approved budget curr

That Report HSC25037, dated July 30, 2025, respecting Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Agreement 2025 – 2028 (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Appendix “A” to Report HSC25037 being a By-law to authorize the City to enter into a “Transfer Payment Agreement - Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative” and to authorize the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department to execute the aforesaid agreement, which has been prepared with content satisfactory to the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, BE ENACTED by Council; (b) That the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department or their designate BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to deliver and administer the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative programs or any successor thereto; (c) That the City enter into agreements, including any ancillary agreements, with Community Housing Providers for the provision of funding pursuant to the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative programs, with content satisfactory to the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and that the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Depa

WHEREAS, the Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement (ERASE) Redevelopment Grant Application (the Program) is intended to provide tax increment- based Grants towards costs required to remediate historical environmental contamination on brownfield sites in support of their redevelopment/reuse generating new municipal property tax revenue through increased property assessments; Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 14 of 28 WHEREAS, an ERASE Redevelopment Grant Program application was approved by City Council on August 21, 2020 for a Grant amount not exceeding $91,681, to 1804482 Ontario Limited, for eligible Program cost for the remediation of contaminated soils and an underground storage tank removal at the southern portion of 3311 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope (the Site) in order to facilitate the development of 164 condominium tenure townhomes; WHEREAS, the Applicant has phased the Site into two phases, separated by Clear Valley Lane, thereby allowing the phases to be completed independently of one another, which resulted in 67 townhouse dwelling units in Phase 1 (southern portion of the Site) and 97 townhouse dwelling units in Phase 2 (northern portion of the Site); WHEREAS, the Program requires compliance with a number of terms and conditions, and more specifically has established requirements for the initiation or first-year payment of the Grant includ

WHEREAS, the Hamilton Air Monitoring Report on GFL Environmental Inc. Lagoon reported that over ten hours on July 3, 2025 there were Total Reduced Sulphur Compounds (TRS) numbers exceeding the 1 hour Ontario criteria of 10 ppb, with numbers hitting 51.2ppb at 0:00am, 45ppb at 2:00am, 63.3 ppb at 3:00am, 28.1ppb at 4:00,am 112.9ppb at 5:00am, 177.6ppb at 6:00am, and 85.2ppb at 7:00am; and WHEREAS, the 911 paramedic dispatch analysis for Ward 9 ambulance calls for respiratory distress: 2019 had 265 calls, 2020 had 247 calls, 2021 had 304 calls, 2022 had 438 calls, 2023 had 408 calls, 2024 had 384 calls; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to review this data and report back to the General Issues Committee by the end of Q4 of 2025, on the impacts to public health of public exposure to these total reduced sulphur compound numbers exceeding the provincial 1 hour criteria of 10ppb; and (b) That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee by the end of Q4 of 2025, on the paramedic dispatch analysis of Ward 9 with an increase in respiratory distress that correlates to the exposure of strong hydrogen sulfide odours. Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 16 of 28 Result: MOTION,

That the following correspondence respecting Health Impacts of Exposure to Elevated Total Reduced Sulphur Compounds (TRS) (Ward 9) (Item 9.2), be received: (i) Susan Moran (Item 9.2(a)(a)) (ii) Danielle Raule (Item 9.2(a)(b)) (iii) JoAnn Royle (Item 9.2(a)(c)) (iv) Kathie Farraway (Item 9.2(a)(d))

WHEREAS, the name of the recipient of the grant approved by Council on December 11, 2024, “Ward 9 Neighbourhood Protect” is incorrect; WHEREAS, the name of the recipient of the grant is undetermined at this time; and WHEREAS, Laurie Whitely has been coordinating and has incurred expenses on behalf of the new Neighbourhood Watch program in Ward 9 since August 2024, and is requesting to be reimbursed for those expense. Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 17 of 28 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Item 17 of General Issues Committee Report 24-021, respecting Neighbourhood Protect Grant (Ward 9) (Item 11.1), be amended, to read as follows: 17. Neighbourhood Watch Program in Ward 9 (Item 11.1) (a) That a grant in the amount of $1,011.27, to be funded from the GFL Landfill Royalties Fund Account #117036, be provided to Laurie Whitely, Coordinator of the new Neighbourhood Watch program in Ward 9, for expenses incurred since August 2024; and (b) That the grant be provided to Ward 9 Neighbourhood Protect in the amount of $3,988.73 ($5,000 less $1,011.27) to be funded from the GFL Landfill Royalties Fund Account #117036, be put on hold until the recipient’s name is confirmed. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Business Improvement Area (BIA), in partnership with the Canadian National Autism Foundation, is presenting the second annual Autism Sensory Friendly Light Up the Creek event in December 2025; WHEREAS, this unique and inclusive event transforms Downtown Stoney Creek into an autism friendly Christmas Kringle Village, providing a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for individuals and families living with autism, dementia, and Alzheimer’s; WHEREAS, the event features sensory friendly seasonal light displays, quiet spaces, interactive parkette areas with toys and games, horse and buggy rides, Santa visits, food vendors, and inclusive programming, ensuring that families who are often left out of traditional holiday celebrations can fully participate and experience the joy of the season; and WHEREAS, Light Up the Creek is the first of its kind in the region and addresses a critical gap in inclusive, sensory-safe holiday programming. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the purchase of autism sensory friendly light displays for the Autism Sensory Friendly Light Up the Creek 2025 event to support the Stoney Creek Business Improvement Area and the Canadian National Autism Foundation be funded from the GFL Royalties Reserve #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $10,000. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, City of Hamilton By-Law No. 19-044 entitled “To Appoint and to Prescribe the Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer” states that: (a) The Chief Administrative Officer may appoint, promote, demote, suspend and dismiss, subject to the provisions of any personnel policies adopted by Council, or collective agreements applicable to employees of the City, all employees of the City, except the first level of senior management and stator officials (Section 7) (b) The Chief Administrative Officer shall recommend to Council the appointment and dismissal of first level senior management and statutory officials of the City (Section 8); (c) The Chief Administrative Officer may be referred to and may use the title of “City Manager” in the course of carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this By-law (Section 13) WHEREAS, the positions of General Manager of Public Works and General Manager of Community Services are considered first level of senior management; WHEREAS, the Mayor by MDE 2023-14 appointed the City Manager using Strong Mayor powers; and WHEREAS, the City Manager informed the Mayor and Members of Council via an e-mail on April 22, 2025 that General Manager of Public Works and General Manager of Community Services were no longer employed by the City of Hamilton. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Solicitor report back on the legal interpretation, applicability, and relevance of City of Hamilton By-Law No. 19-044 entitled “

That the General Issues Committee meeting of July 30, 2025, be permitted to extend past the 5:30 p.m. curfew, up to 7:00 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Funding Supports for Boots in the Creek 2025 – Stoney Creek Business Improvement Area. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek Business Improvement Area (BIA) is organizing the annual free and accessible community event, Boots in the Creek, scheduled to take place in Downtown Stoney Creek on August 15 and 16, 2025; WHEREAS, Boots in the Creek provides cultural, economic, and tourism benefits to the local community and supports small businesses by drawing visitors to the area; WHEREAS, Boots in the Creek was popular, successful, and well attended in their first two events which occurred in 2023 and 2024; Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 22 of 28 WHEREAS, the Stoney Creek BIA has requested financial support in the amount of $31,230.19 to cover event-related costs including paid duty police ($8,719.39), security ($9,660.00), road closures ($5,000.00), permit costs ($1,240.80), first aid ($1,500.00), portable toilets ($2,110.00), and additional safety measures in 2025 including cement barricades at closure points ($3,000.00); and WHEREAS, increases to police and security wages have contributed to the overall cost increase for the 2025 event. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That following costs associated with the delivery of Boots in the Creek 2025 to support the Stoney Creek BIA be funded from the GFL Royalties Reserve #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $31,230.19: (i) paid duty police in the amount of $8,719.39; (ii) secur

That the Closed Session Minutes of the July 9, 2025 General Issues Committee meeting, be adopted and remain confidential.

That the General Issues Committee meeting of July 30, 2025, be permitted to further extend past the extended 7:00 p.m. curfew, up to 7:30 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That Committee move into Closed Session for Items 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4 at 6:47 p.m. pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (c), (e), (f), (g), and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub- sections (c), (e), (f), (g), and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for city or a local board purpose; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or a local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; a matter in respect of which Council or a Committee may hold a closed meeting under an Act other than the Municipal Act, 2001; and a 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,

(a) That the directions provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report PED25195, License of Lands in the City of Hamilton, BE APPROVED; Please refer to the August 6, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 30, 2025 Minutes – GIC 25-010 Page 26 of 28 (b) That Closed Session recommendations (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), BE RELEASED PUBLICLY following completion of the real estate transaction; and, (c) That Report PED25195, respecting License of Lands in the City of Hamilton, and its Appendices A and B, REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. Result: MOTION,

That Report LS23012(f), respecting Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT- 22-004759) for Official Plan Amendment (UHOPA-21-014) and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (ZAC-21-031) for Lands Located at 405 James Street North BE RECEIVED and REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Report LS25015 respecting Legal Advice Regarding GFL Odour Issues BE RECEIVED for information and REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL; and, (b) That the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to participate in the OLT Appeal Involving GFL. Result: MOTION,