General Issues Committee

That the agenda for the February 4, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the January 14, 2026 minutes of the General Issues Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the delegation from Jennifer Henry, Plant Based Treaty, respecting how City food services and catering practices could be better aligned with Hamilton’s existing environmental commitments, through increased plant- based menu options in City buildings and at City-hosted functions, be received and referred to the Office of Climate Change Initiatives for review and inclusion in their work to report back to Committee. Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations respecting A City Plan to Re-invigorate Barton Village and the Adjacent Corridor (Item 9.1), be received: 6.2(a) Nadine Ubl, Barton Village BIA 6.2(b) Alice Plug-Buist, Barton Village BIA & Helping Hands Street Mission (In-Person)

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PW25014(a) Temporary On-Street Patio Traffic Control and Safety Devices – Results of Pilot Project (City Wide) 7.2 BIAC 26-001 Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee Minutes BIAC 26-001 - January 20, 2026

That Report PED26017, dated February 4, 2026, respecting Revised Board of Management for the Ancaster Village Business Improvement Area (Ward 12), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) The following individuals be appointed to the Ancaster Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management: (i) Katy Bennett, Foundations Montessori; (ii) Mima Marrin, Speakeasy Med Spa; Result: MOTION,

That Report PED26019, dated February 4, 2026, respecting Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program Application – 115-117 George Street, Hamilton (Ward 2), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That a Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program Application submitted by 222 Main Holdings Inc. for the property at 115-117 George Street, Hamilton, estimated to total $1,870,328 over a maximum of four years based on the incremental tax increase attributable to the redevelopment of the property, BE APPROVED in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program; (b) That the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to execute a Grant Agreement together with any ancillary documentation required, to give effect to the Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant for 222 Main Holdings Inc. for the property at 115-117 George Street, Hamilton, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, (c) That the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to administer the Grant and Grant Agreement including, but not limited to, deciding on actions to take in respect of events of default and executing any Grant Amending Agreements, together with any ancillary amending documentation, if required, provided that the terms and conditions of the Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program, as approved by City

That the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities Minutes ACPD 26- 001 - January 13, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Barton Street in Ward 3 thrived as a working-class hub for immigrants drawn by steel mills in the early 20th century and evolved into a diverse commercial district established in 1816; WHEREAS, the area has suffered waves of decline and has not had the benefit of a coordinated revitalization strategy and today has a high concentration of empty and vacant store fronts, abandoned or stalled development projects, and a significant amount of dumping and garbage that all negatively impact the appearance of the corridor and reducing the sense of pride and safety in the local community; WHEREAS, the Barton Village BIA and local community have been working diligently to foster the area as a hub for art, culture and have successfully attracted new businesses and development while supporting existing businesses and leading to a stronger sense of community that attracts visitors and residents into the area; WHEREAS, the condition of the public realm and perception by residents of a lack of safety in this part of the City continues to impede the BIA’s progress to make this a destination within the City; WHEREAS, adjacent residents continually feel left behind as issues remain unaddressed for years, or do not reach resolution, and have led to a general sense of inequity in comparison to other BIA corridors across the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, investment in the Barton Village BIA result in positive economic impacts for the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, effective and successful city

WHEREAS, Council has previously considered the acquisition of former City Motor Motel property (55 Queenston Road), which highlighted the importance of careful due diligence, and adherence to City purchasing policies; WHEREAS, the successful acquisition and redevelopment of 55 Queenston Road into a 40-unit affordable housing building demonstrates the potential benefits of pursuing a similar approach at other sites; WHEREAS, the Red Rose Motel located at 553 Queenston Road has been the subject of ongoing community concerns related to crime, safety, and neighbourhood impacts; WHEREAS, the size and configuration of 553 Queenston Road, together with its direct proximity to 555 Queenston Road (an existing City Housing Hamilton property), presents an opportunity for potential site consolidation and redevelopment, including modular or rapid housing construction; WHEREAS, senior government initiatives, including potential programs under Build Canada Homes, may provide resources or funding opportunities for innovative housing delivery; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee by end of Q2 2026 on the feasibility of acquiring and redeveloping 553 Queenston Road, including costs, planning and zoning considerations, redevelopment potential, and opportunities with the adjacent City Housing Hamilton property. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is the owner and steward of the Gardener’s Cottage, located at Dundurn National Historic Site within the Ward 1 Strathcona neighbourhood, and is committed to preserving the building as part of Hamilton’s built heritage; WHEREAS, the Gardeners Cottage is in need of masonry repairs to stabilize the exterior brick envelope; and WHEREAS, the neighbourhood has expressed desire for improvements to the Gardener’s Cottage which has accelerated the intended timeline for capital work. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the additional funds required to complete masonry repairs for the Gardener’s Cottage in 2026 be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309100 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $140,000 and transferred to existing project #7202341008; and (b) Any funds allocated and distributed through the Ward 1 Capital Re- investment Reserve Account be exempt, on a one-time basis, from any formula or calculation that would otherwise reduce or restrict future block funding or special project funding from the City; and (c) That the Mayor 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,

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Training and Skills Development Reports. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to being an employer of choice; WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has been named as one of Hamilton- Niagara’s top employers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Committee move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub- Sections (b) and (d) of the City’s Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended and Section 239(2), Sub-Sections (b) and (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations, in order to discuss the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Training and Skills Development Reports. Result: MOTION,

That the Closed Session Minutes of the January 14, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be adopted and remain confidential.

That Committee move into Closed Session for Item 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and 10.1 at 2:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City or a local board purposes; labour relations or employee negotiations; 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; 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 City or a local board. Result: MOTION,

That Report LS24024(b), respecting Legal update on the Burlington Street East / Rutherford Avenue Spills (Ward 3), BE RECEIVED AND REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the direction provided to staff in Closed Session respecting Report PED26028, Affordable Housing Candidate Sites (Wards 1 and 3), BE APPROVED and REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL; (b) That the Properties (as defined in the Report), as identified in Confidential Appendix A to Report PED26028, BE DECLARED SURPLUS to the requirements of the City of Hamilton, in accordance with the “Procedural By-law for the Sale of Land” being By-law No. 14-204, for the purposes of achieving the city’s affordable housing objectives; (c) That the complete Report PED26028 and the Appendices, respecting Affordable Housing Candidate Surplus Sites, REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL, with the exception of releasing Appendix A to Report PED26028, following approval of Council. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the direction provided to staff in closed session respecting Report HSC25035(b), Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility Update, BE APPROVED AND REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL; (b) That Report HSC25035(b), respecting Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility Update, REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL; and, (c) That Report HSC25035(b) respecting the Potential Development of a Sport Training Facility BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE AND REMOVED from the General Issues Committee Outstanding Business List. Result: MOTION,

That the discussion in Closed Session respecting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Training and Skills Development Reports BE RECEIVED AND REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. Result: MOTION,