Council

That the agenda for the April 16, 2025 meeting of Council be approved, as presented.

That the Minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting of Council be approved, as presented.

That the memorandum respecting Report PW25003(b), the Appointment of City Representatives to the Joint Stewardship Board, be received.

That the memorandum respecting PED24109(b), Supplemental Memorandum to PED24109(b) - Official Plan Amendment and Final Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansion Applications – Consideration of Ecological Services Valuations in Urban Boundary Expansion Applications (City Wide), be received.

That SABC 25-002, being the minutes of the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees meeting held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (Item 7.1), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 3 of 30 Result: Motion on SABC 25-002 (Item 7.1),

That HUCS 25-001, being the minutes of the Hamilton Utilities Corporation Shareholder meeting held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (Item 7.2), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on HUCS 25-001 (Item 7.2),

That SABC 25-003, being the minutes of the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees meeting held on Monday, April 7, 2025 (Item 7.3), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on SABC 25-003 (Item 7.3),

That Item 9.2, respecting Report PED20063(a)/PW18008(c), Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide) of the Public Works Committee minutes, be amended, as follows: 9.2 PED20063(a)/PW18008(c) Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide) That Report PED20063(a)/PW18008(c), dated April 7, 2025, respecting Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study, and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, as amended, be approved: Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 5 of 30 (a) That the Red Hill Valley and Lincoln Alexander Parkways Feasibility Study Technical Report, attached as Appendix "A" to Report PED20063/PW18008(c) BE RECEIVED; (b) That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with a public and stakeholder engagement program focused on potential improvement alternatives for the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the Red Hill Valley Parkway; and (c) That Transportation Planning and Parking staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Public Works Committee following the completion of the public and stakeholder engagement process with a Terms of Reference and cost estimate to undertake the next phases of the Environmental Assessment process for potential design improvements for the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the Red Hill Valley

That Item 9.2, respecting Report PED20063(a)/PW18008(c), Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide) of the Public Works Committee minutes, be amended, as follows: 9.2 PED20063(a)/PW18008(c) Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide) That Report PED20063(a)/PW18008(c), dated April 7, 2025, respecting Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study, and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, as amended, be approved: (a) That the Red Hill Valley and Lincoln Alexander Parkways Feasibility Study Technical Report, attached as Appendix "A" to Report PED20063/PW18008(c) BE RECEIVED; (b) That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with a public and stakeholder engagement program focused on potential improvement alternatives for managing vehicular volume on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway; Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 6 of 30 (c) That staff BE DIRECTED to analyze alternatives within the current project timelines to address increasing private vehicle usage on Hamilton’s key Central/South Mountain and East Hamilton arterials and parkways supported by available research, best practices from other jurisdictions and industry thought leaders, and that factors considered include but not be limited to: (i) A high-lev

That Item 9.2, respecting Report PED20063(a)/PW18008(c), Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Mobility Feasibility Study (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide) of the Public Works Committee minutes, be amended by adding sub-section (d), as follows: (d) That the City’s Joint Stewardship Board (JSB) appointees BE DIRECTED to request that the potential widening of the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) be placed on an upcoming JSB meeting agenda, and that staff report back to the Public Works Committee on the outcome of that discussion. The motion above was

That Item 7.1, respecting Report PW23024(c), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Outstanding Business List) of the Public Works Committee minutes, be amended, as follows: 7.1 PW23024(c) Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Outstanding Business List) That Report PW23024(c), dated April 7, 2025, respecting Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies, be received and referred to the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities for information and comment. Result: Amendment to Item 7.1 of PWC 25-004 (Item 7.4),

That the Council meeting recess at 12:15 p.m. until 12:45 p.m.

That Item 8.3 and the amendment to Item 8.3 respecting Report PED24109(b), Official Plan Amendment and Final Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansion Applications (City Wide) of the Planning Committee minutes, be referred to the Planning Committee for consideration. The referral of Item 8.3 and the amendment to Item 8.3 were

That Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes dated April 4, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved with the exception of Minute Item 8.1, PED25070, Recommendation to Designate 200 Main Street East, Hamilton (First Pilgrim United Church), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 2), which is referred to the Planning Committee for consideration. Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 13 of 30 Result: Amendment to Item 9.3 of PLC 25-005,

(a) That GIC 25-005, being the minutes of the General Issues Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Item 7.6), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved; (b) That the Closed Session minutes of the General Issues Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Item 12.4), be approved, as presented and remain confidential; and Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 15 of 30 (c) That the following correspondence items, be received: (i) Cayley James, Workers Arts and Heritage Centre and Aaila, Winnie and Yca, Students from McMaster University’s W Booth Engineering Design Program respecting Minute Items 8.1 and 7.11, Report PED20109(f) and Report PED 20109(g), Public Bike Share Program Phased Procurement Process – Sustainable Operations Model and Funding (City Wide (Items 7.5(a) (a) and (b), respectively). Result: Motion on GIC 25-005 (Items 7.6, 7.6 (a)(a), 7.6 (a)(b) and 12.4),

(a) That AFA 25-005, being the minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 (Item 7.7), be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved; (b) That the Closed Session minutes of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 (Item 12.5), be approved, as presented and remain confidential; and (c) That the Correspondence from Viv Saunders respecting Minute Item 9.3, Financial Support for Sky Dragon Cooperative Redevelopment (Ward 2) (Item 7.7(a)), be received. Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 16 of 30 (b) Item 10.1 was voted on separately as follows: 10.1 One-Time Request for Funding to Support Building Repairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 (Ward 7) WHEREAS, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 has served as a longstanding hub of remembrance, community, and support for veterans and their families across Hamilton Mountain; WHEREAS, recent assessments by the Branch, the City’s Building Division, Licensing and By-Law Division and Public Health Department have confirmed the necessity of repairs to ensure the safety, accessibility, and continued operation of this valued community institution; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of required repairs is approximately $100,000, as per submitted invoices and quotes received by the Branch. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the one-time costs associated with essential building repairs at the Royal Canadian Leg

That Item 9.1 respecting 2025 Vacant Unit Tax By-law, be amended by adding sub-section (b), as follows: (b) That the report respecting 2025 Vacant Unit Tax By-law include how the Cities of Ottawa and Toronto interpret provincial legislation respecting the Sub-section 338.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 on imposing a Vacant Unit Tax. Result: Amendment,

WHEREAS, the initial road projects selected by Ward 9 Councillor for the Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community - Building Funds (CCBF), which was approved by Council on December 15, 2021; and WHEREAS, the remaining Ward 9 CCBF funds, be utilized to address sidewalk deficiencies through minor maintenance activities at various locations throughout Ward 9, in order to preserve the asset and increase pedestrian safety throughout Ward 9. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Item 4 of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee Report 21-022, respecting Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community - Building Funds, be amended, as follows: 4. Investing in City Roads and Sidewalks Infrastructure with Canada Community - Building Funds (PW21073) (City Wide) (Item 10.1) (a) That the Canada Community Building Fund investment of $30 M be allocated to the list of projects in Appendix “B”, as amended, by adding repairing sidewalk deficiencies at various locations throughout Ward 9, to Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 21-022; (b) That three Public Works temporary full-time equivalents be hired for up to 24 months at an estimated cost of $850,000 and funded from Unallocated Capital Levy Reserve 108020 to deliver the Canada Community-Building Fund projects; and Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 20 of 30 (c) That the Procurement Policy 4.9 Consulting and Professional Services requirements be waived to all

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned recreation facilities in Ward 6 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works, and operated by the Recreation Division; WHEREAS, the 2022-2023 Council Priorities, Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods, Outcome 3 was developed to reflect Hamilton’s most pressing needs and biggest opportunities and, increased access to recreational facilities and services is a measure of success in achieving the outcome of providing vibrant parks, recreation and public spaces; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) guiding principles are the foundation for recommendations to inform future decisions related to its implementation and, high-quality facilities and services are identified as one of the five guiding principles; WHEREAS, the Recreation Asset Management Plan (2024) identified a significant backlog of maintenance work identified in year 2023, totaling approximately $108M dollars; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) recommendations identify the need to coordinate facility upgrades and renewal projects to minimize disruptions while maximizing outcomes; Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 21 of 30 WHEREAS, the Huntington Park Recreation Centre is currently closed for a waterslide replacement with planned pool, deck and changeroom enhancements and additional investment in washrooms, program spaces, common areas and building exterior would extend the estimated service life of the facil

That the motion respecting the Appointment of City Representatives to the Joint Stewardship Board, be deferred to the May 7, 2025 Council meeting. Result: Motion,

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Enhancing Support for Growth in the City of Hamilton: Review of Growth Funding Tools and Developer Incentives. Council Minutes 25-006 April 16, 2025 Page 23 of 30 Result: Motion,

That sub-section (a), be amended by adding sub-sections (a)(iv) and (a)(v), as follows: (a) That Finance staff be directed to report back to the May 1, 2025 Audit, Finance & Administration Committee on the following: (iv) With updated residential and non-residential building starts forecasts based on the current market conditions and financial impacts to the City and the local economy associated with declining housing starts and associated lower expected levels of permit activity; (v) Projected impact on Development Charge revenues and Community Benefits Charges municipal revenue for 2025 and 2026. Result: Amendment,

That the Closed Session Minutes dated March 26, 2025 be approved, as presented, and remain confidential.

That the following individual be appointed to the Property Standards Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council Term commencing April 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: (a) Allyn Walsh Result: Motion,

That Bills No. 25-059 to No. 25-077 be passed, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-laws, be numbered, be signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to read as follows: 059 To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, Being a By-law to Regulate On-Street Parking Schedule 5 (Parking Meters) Schedule 6 (Time Limit Parking) Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones) Schedule 10 (Alternate Side Parking - April-November) Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones) Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones) Schedule 14 (Wheelchair Loading Zone) Ward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13 060 Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Block 264, Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 62M-1275, Municipally Known As 456, 458, 460, 462, 464, 466, 468, 474, 480,482, 484, 486, 490, 492, 494 and 496 Provident Way and 164, 166, 168, 170, 172,174, 176, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188 and 190 Spitfire Drive, Glanbrook PLC-25-003 Ward: 11 061 Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control, Part of Lots 2 to 14, 17 to 19, 22 to 30, 33to 45, 47, 48, 50 to 55, 58 to 68 and 71 to 81 (All Inclusive) on registered Plan 62M- 1298, Municipally Known as 189, 190, 193, 194, 197, 198, 201, 202, 205, 209, 215,217 and 221 Alway Road, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 and 31 Blain Drive, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120 and 124Teskey Crescent, and 580, 584, 592, 596, 599, 600, 603, 604, 607, 608, 611, 612,615, 616, 619, 620, 623, 624, 627, 628, 631, 632, 636, 639, 640, and 643Windwood Drive, Glanbrook PLC-25-0