Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the February 3, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the December 2, 2024 Public Works Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That Erin L. Davis be granted an additional 2 minutes, beyond the 5-minute time limited to complete their delegation respecting the Ancaster Wells. Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations be received: 6.2 Erin L. Davis respecting the Ancaster Wells 6.3 Pete Zuzek respecting a petition to have one of the bike lanes removed on Wimberly Avenue, between North Waterdown Drive to Nisbet Boulevard

That staff be directed to review and report back to the Public Works Committee respecting the potential removal of one bike lane on Wimberly Avenue, including information about roadway safety and the larger context of active transportation plans for the area, by Q2 2025. Result: MOTION,

Public Works Committee February 3, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-001 Page 4 of 15 That the Truck Route Sub-Committee Minutes dated January 10, 2025, be received, and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: MOTION,

That the Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved, as follows: 9.2(a) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: Portable Temporary Washrooms in Parks Added May 13, 2024 Completed: June 3, 2024, Public Works Committee Report 24- 007, Item 7 9.2(b) Items Requiring a New Due Date: Service Level Change for Hanging Basket Program Added: October 15, 2024 Current Due Date: Q2 2025 Proposed New Due Date: Q3 2025 Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Aberdeen Avenue, Beulah Avenue, Canada Street, Glenfern Avenue, Homewood Avenue, Hunter Street West, Jackson Street West, and South Street, all in Ward 1, are in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of these roadways and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, Beulah Avenue, Canada Street, Glenfern Avenue, Homewood Avenue, Hunter Street West, and South Street have not been designated as capital roads projects on the City of Hamilton’s 10-year Transportation Network Capital Budget. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to rehabilitate the road and associated concrete works (as required) on Aberdeen Avenue, Beulah Avenue, Canada Street, Glenfern Avenue, Homewood Avenue, Hunter Street West, Jackson Street West, and South Street; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work, to be completed by Engineering Services, be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108051 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $2,110,000, with design anticipated to commence in 2025 and construction to be completed in 2026, on the following roads: (i) Beulah Avenue, from Hillcrest Avenue to Aberdeen Avenue; Public Works Committee February 3, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-001 Page 6 of 15 (ii) Canada Street, from Locke Street South to Queen Street South; (iii) Glenfern Avenue, from South Street to Undermount Avenue; (iv) Homewood Avenue, from Macdonald Avenue to D

WHEREAS, Benson Avenue, Cannon Street East, and Hope Avenue, all in Ward 4, 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 Benson Avenue, Cannon Street East and Hope Avenue; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work, be funded from the Ward 4 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108054 ($1,325,000), Ward 4 Minor Maintenance Account #4031911604 ($26,000) and Ward 4 Minor Maintenance Account #4032311604 ($374,000), at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed a total of $1,725,000, with design anticipated to commence in 2025 and construction to be completed in 2026 for the following roads: (i) Benson Avenue, from McAnulty Boulevard to Beach Road; (ii) Cannon Street East, from Ottawa Street North to Kenilworth Avenue North; and (iii) Hope Avenue, from Robins Avenue to Cope Street; (c) That the General Manager 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,

WHEREAS, within the contract for the road reconstruction and rehabilitation, watermain installation, concrete works, traffic signal and streetlighting, and multi-use path on Concession Street and Mountain Brow Boulevard in Hamilton (Ward 6), there is a provision for the installation of a wood noise attenuation fence (noise wall) around the traffic circle on Mountain Brow Boulevard, at the top of the Kenilworth Access; and WHEREAS, an upgrade has been requested to the noise attenuation fence from wood to a Durisol type (or approved equivalent) noise attenuation fence for improved appearance and also improved longevity. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to coordinate with the Contractor to upgrade and install a Durisol type (or approved equivalent) noise attenuation fence, rather than the wood noise attenuation fence as outlined in the contract; (b) That all costs associated with the upgrade to the noise attenuation fence be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve Fund #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $550,000, with construction to be completed in 2025; and (c) That the General Manager 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,

WHEREAS the City’s Truck Route Master Plan study, approved in 2022, explored opportunities to provide safe and efficient movement of trucks in Hamilton, support economic activities, minimize negative impacts of truck traffic on sensitive land uses, and balance between the industry and community needs; WHEREAS implementation of the changes to the City's Truck Routes would benefit from review now that 450 new signs were implemented beginning in 2023 and completed in 2024; WHEREAS individuals and groups in the community have reported opportunities for improvements with clarity of the Truck Route signage throughout the network; WHEREAS the City implemented a reporting tool in August 2024 to allow for residents to identify location specific concerns relating to the truck route to inform and support enforcement, education, and engineering activities; and WHEREAS with the recent implementation of the truck route reporting tool, the City does not have current plans to do engagement with the community around the implementation of the Truck Route, including signage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works and Planning and Economic Development staff consult with the community about the implementation of Truck Route signage; and Public Works Committee February 3, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-001 Page 10 of 15 (b) That a Recommendation Report come forward with the results of this engagement in Q3 2025 for the consideration of the Truck Route Sub- Committee. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned fieldhouse facility in Ward 1 is maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Facilities Operations & Maintenance Section of the Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works; WHEREAS, the current fieldhouse in Churchill Park in Ward 1 requires lifecycle repairs, building structural improvements and accessibility upgrades; WHEREAS, accessible washrooms available throughout all seasons at Churchill Park, 199 Glen Road, Hamilton, will draw more users to the Park; WHEREAS, in June 2021, Public Works staff were authorized and directed to utilize $150,000 from the Ward 1 Area Rating Reserve #108051 to undertake a feasibility study of accessibility improvements, as well as a Cultural Heritage Study of Churchill Park; WHEREAS, a feasibility study was conducted for the Churchill Park Fieldhouse building, which identified several options to renovate the existing building; WHEREAS, in May 2023, Public Works staff were authorized and directed to utilize existing block funding and $125,000 from the Ward 1 Capital Re- Investment Reserve #108051 in the Churchill Fieldhouse PID (4242109107) to Public Works Committee February 3, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-001 Page 11 of 15 retain a Prime Design Consultant to undertake detailed design of accessible washroom upgrades at Churchill Park, 199 Glen Road, Hamilton; and WHEREAS, the next phase of executing Corporate Facilities services, Churchill Park Fieldhouse upgrades include washroom renovations & winteriza

(a) That Public Works staff be authorized and directed to rehabilitate the road and associated concrete works (as required) on Albion Falls Boulevard, Beston Drive, Corinthian Drive, Locheed Drive, Markson Crescent, Morningstar Court, Loconder Drive, Northstar Court, and Paris Avenue; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work, be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 ($2,130,000), Ward 6 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309600 ($60,000) and Ward 6 Minor Maintenance Account # 4031911606 ($100,000), at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed a total of $2,290,000, with design anticipated to commence in 2025 and construction to be completed in 2026 for the following roads: (i) Albion Falls Boulevard – Limeridge to Corinthian (ii) Beston Drive - Carson Drive to Landron Avenue (iii) Corinthian Drive – Limeridge to Albion Falls (iv) Locheed Drive - Carson Drive to Landron Avenue (v) Loconder Drive – Queen Victoria to Upper Gage (vi) Markson Crescent - Beston Drive to Landron Avenue (vii) Morningstar Court Milkyway Drive to North End Of Street (viii) Northstar Court - Milkyway Drive to North End Of Street (ix) Paris Avenue - Carson Drive to Locheed Drive (c) That the General Manager 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,

WHEREAS, Lisgar Park, 95 Carson Drive, Hamilton, currently has a single basketball court available for community recreation; and WHEREAS, community feedback from residents has been received by the Ward 6 office, requesting that the existing basketball court be updated to a multi-use court, with the addition of built-in hockey net infrastructure. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That addition of fencing around the court at Lisgar Park, 95 Carson Drive, Hamilton, be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $60,000, 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. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the play structures at Glen Castle Park have become worn out, and are in need of replacement; and Public Works Committee February 3, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-001 Page 14 of 15 WHEREAS, these community amenities are valuable recreation opportunities for children, youth and families within the Red Hill Neighbourhood, and the greater Ward 5 community; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That replacement of the existing play structures at Glen Castle Park be funded from the Ward 5 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108055 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $250,000 be approved; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,