Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the June 9, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the May 20, 2025, Public Works Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That Report PW25039, dated June 9, 2025, respecting the Process Used to Inform the City’s Planning, Execution and Communication of Major Infrastructure Works (Outstanding Business List), be amended, to read as follows: (a) That Report PW25039, dated June 9, 2025, respecting Process Used to Inform the City’s Planning, Execution and Communication of Major Infrastructure Works (Outstanding Business List), be received; and (b) That That staff BE DIRECTED to develop a business- friendly construction policy that will deliver a consistent approach to mitigating potential challenges due to construction and improve how businesses and customers experience City-led construction while ensuring the City of Hamilton continues the necessary investment in infrastructure and amenities for the benefit of Hamiltonians; (i) That this approach will include input from Hamilton’s business community and their customers, partners in the construction industry, and City Administration; and (ii) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee with stakeholder feedback in Q1 2026 followed by a draft policy and recommendations in Q2 2026. Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 3 of 18 Result: MAIN MOTION, As Amended,

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1(a) Correspondence respecting Report PW25039, Process Used to Inform the City’s Planning, Execution and Communication of Major Infrastructure Works from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 7.2 PW21073(c) Status of $32.7M One-time Canada Community-Building Fund Spending

That Report PW25030, dated May 20, 2025, respecting Blue Flag Feasibility Audit and Costing BE

That Report PW24058(a), dated June 9, 2025, respecting Canada Public Transit Fund – Capital Plan Application, be received and the following recommendations approved: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, BE DIRECTED and BE APPROVED to submit to Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, on behalf of the City, a 5-year capital plan application for the purchase of replacement vehicles in accordance with the terms and conditions associated with the Canada Public Transit Fund; (b) That the Director of Transit, or their designate, BE DIRECTED and BE APPROVED to submit future capital plan amendments that may be required on behalf of the City, to Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, provided that such amendments are acceptable to the General Manager, Public Works or their designate; Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 5 of 18 (c) That the Mayor and Clerk BE DIRECTED and BE APPROVED to execute on behalf of the City, all necessary agreements and documentation, including Contribution Agreements to receive funding under the Canada Public Transit Fund with content satisfactory to the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; (d) That where required to give effect and authorize the signing of a Contribution Agreement between the City of Hamilton and His Majesty the King as repre

That the following Amendment to the Outstanding Business list, be approved: 9.3(a) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Process Used to Inform the City’s Planning, Execution and Communication of Major Infrastructure Works Added: December 2, 2024 Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 6 of 18 Addressed as Item 7.1 on today's agenda Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the Hamilton band, the Arkells, were formed on and took their name from Arkell Street in Ward 1; WHEREAS, the Arkells have been significant champions for the City of Hamilton for over 20-years; WHEREAS, the Arkells host a regular “Rally in the Alley” in the heart of Hamilton’s civic stadium, an event that supports local organizations in Hamilton; WHEREAS, the Arkells have provided funding directly to projects in areas of the City such as the refurbishment of a City of Hamilton basketball court at Woodlands Park; and WHEREAS, the Arkells have been honoured for their positive contributions to community and Canada as recognized by Canada’s Walk of Fame committee. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to design, fabricate and install commemorative signs to formally dedicate the block of Arkell Street from Newton Street to Paisley Avenue Street, Hamilton, as "Arkells’ Alley”, to be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Discretionary Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 7 of 18 Account #3302309100 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $1,500; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents to formally dedicate the entire the Arkell Street block, Hamilton, as "Arkells’ Alley”, with such terms and conditions in a f

WHEREAS, neighbourhood roads deemed to be in poor condition through the City’s asset management program do not have the sufficient corresponding capital funding allocated to address resurfacing in a timely manner and are reliant on Ward-base discretionary funds; WHEREAS, the following streets in Ward 3 were assessed by Engineering Services in Public Works and classified as very poor, poor, and/or identified by the community and verified by staff as in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of the roadway and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs: VERY POOR • Connaught Avenue South - Dunsmure Road to Main Street East • Niagara Street - Munroe Street to Burlington Street • St. Matthews Avenue - Barton Street East to Birge Street • Douglas Avenue - Shaw Street to Mars Avenue Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 8 of 18 POOR • Connaught Avenue South - King Street East to Dunsmure Road • Cheever Street - Shaw Street to Mars Avenue • Keith Street - Emerald Street North to Wentworth Street North COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED - POOR • East Avenue North - King Street East to Birge Street WHEREAS, residents living adjacent to these roadways have advocated for safer streets and the need to address the road surface deficiencies; WHEREAS, the funding sources of the 2018 Surplus Neighbourhood Road Priorities Account, Canada Community-Building Fund (CCB), Mi

WHEREAS, Farmer Court, Fonthill Road, Gillard Street, Glebe Court, Glen Arms Street, Glenayr Street, Glenhaven Court, Greenshire Drive, Kordun Street, Lynwood Road, Stanlow Crescent, all in Ward 14, are in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of these roadways and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to rehabilitate the road and associated concrete works (as required) on Farmer Court, Fonthill Road, Gillard Street, Glebe Court, Glen Arms Street, Glenayr Street, Glenhaven Court, Greenshire Drive, Kordun Street, Lynwood Road, Stanlow Crescent; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work, to be completed by Engineering Services, be funded from the Ward 14 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108064 of $1,600,000 and Ward 14 Minor Maintenance Account #4031911614 of $500,000, for an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed a total of $2,100,000, with design anticipated to commence this year and construction to be completed in 2026 for the following roads: (i) Farmer Court – North End of Street to Wendover Drive; (ii) Fonthill Road – Wendover Drive to Hadeland Avenue; (iii) Gillard Street – Gardiner Drive to Gemini Drive; (iv) Glebe Court – West End of Street to Gillard Street; (v) Glen Arms Street – Gemini Drive to North End of Street; Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works

WHEREAS, Stoney Creek Little League offers programming at various City Parks ball diamonds; WHEREAS, not all parks have washroom facilities; WHEREAS, the following locations programmed by Stoney Creek Little League do not have washroom facilities available: Cherry Heights Park, Albion Estates Park, Ferris Park, Green Acres Park, and Paramount Park; WHEREAS, Stoney Creek Little League has requested support for the provision of washrooms at the above listed locations; and WHEREAS, additional funding for the rental and cleaning of accessible portable toilet(s) for the 2025 season though to November 9th, 2025, is required. Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 11 of 18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of accessible portable toilet(s) to support Stoney Creek Little League, to be funded from the Stoney Creek Compensation Royalties #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $6,000; 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, related to Portable Toilets to Support Stoney Creek Little League, Various City Parks, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Inch Park, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton, is home to Hamilton Challenger Baseball, an organization that provides sports for players with special needs; WHEREAS, Hamilton Challenger Baseball consists of more than 190 players and 60 dedicated volunteers, and offers the opportunity for those with developmental and physical disabilities to be empowered and assert their independence through sport; WHEREAS, Hamilton Challenger Baseball has funded improvements to Inch Park, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton, over the years; and Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 12 of 18 WHEREAS, additional funding for the rental and cleaning of accessible portable toilet(s) for the 2025 season is required. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of accessible portable toilet(s) to support the Hamilton Challenger Baseball 2025 season, to be funded from the Ward 7 Capital Discretionary Account (#3302309700), at an upset limit including contingency not to exceed $2,000, 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, related to Inch Park Accessible Portable Toilets, 400 Queensdale Avenue East, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Mount Hope Community Park, 3027 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope, is used by multiple user groups including Ancaster Little League, and Binbrook Bisons Baseball; WHEREAS, significant improvements have been invested into the baseball diamond at Mount Hope Park to attract and support the active community baseball programs; however there is no access to washrooms onsite for players or spectators; Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 13 of 18 WHEREAS, the Mount Hope Community Park also features a spray pad that attracts visitors from throughout Mount Hope Village 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 though to September 2025, is required. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of a portable toilet to the Mount Hope Community Park for the summer months (May-September) of 2025, to be funded from from the Ward 11 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609611, at an upset limit including contingency not to exceed $1,500, and the Ward 12 non-property tax revenue account number #3301609612, at an upset limit including contingency not to exceed $500, 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 docum

WHEREAS, patrons of Henry and Beatrice Warden Park, 55 Lake Avenue North, Hamilton, have requested accessible portable toilets; WHEREAS, not all parks have washroom facilities; Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 14 of 18 WHEREAS, the Councillor has requested support for the provision of washrooms at the above listed locations; and WHEREAS, additional funding for the rental and cleaning of accessible portable toilet(s) for the 2025 season through to November 9th, 2025, is required. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the provision of accessible portable toilet(s), to be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108055 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $2,000; 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, related to Henry and Beatrice Warden Park, 55 Lake Avenue North, Hamilton. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Montmorency Drive in Ward 5 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has not completed a traffic calming warrant for Montmorency Drive, and the Ward Councillor has opted to Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 15 of 18 bypass this step in the speed cushion process due to the strong advocacy and expressed desires of local residents; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 27 of 37 (73%) homes on Montmorency Drive for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Montmorency Drive, which have been reviewed by the Ward office. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 2 speed cushions on Montmorency Drive at approximately 339/340 and 371/372 as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s 2025 speed cushions installation program; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded through the Ward 5 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108055 at an ups

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Remembrance Day Crosswalk Design for the Waterdown Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551 (Ward 15). Result: MOTION,

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, in 1954, the Waterdown Branch of the Canadian Legion was established and later relocated to its current location at the corner of Hamilton Street North. It was founded in memory of the men and women who gave their lives in the First World War and remains one of Please refer to the June 18, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee June 9, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-007 Page 17 of 18 many locations throughout the City where Remembrance Day is observed each year on November 11th; and WHEREAS, the Waterdown Branch of the Canadian Legion has consulted with the Ward Councillor and Transportation on implementing a Remembrance Day themed decorative. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to install Remembrance Day themed decorative crosswalks, as approved by the Ham