The Hamilton Record

Public Works Committee

January 16, 2023

Who was there

Present (10): J. Beattie, Craig Cassar, John Paul Danko, Matt Francis, Tom Jackson, Cameron Kroetsch, Ted McMeekin, Nrinder Nann, Esther Pauls, Mike Spadafora

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Report PW22079(a), respecting Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report, be received. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
That the Keep Hamilton Clean and Green Committee’s 2023 base budget submission, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23002, in the amount of $18,250 representing a zero-net levy impact from the previous year budget, be referred to the 2023 operating budget process for consideration. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Jackson, seconded by Pauls
Carried
(a) That the budget for Mountain Brow Trail Initiative #4 project (#4401756703) be increased by $436,914.50; and (b) That the requested increase be funded by an appropriation transfer from the previously approved HRTMP Initiative 7-1 Limeridge Hydro Trail project (#4401956929). Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the draft Amending By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PW23005 (which amends the City of Hamilton Traffic By-law 01-215), which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be approved. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
WHEREAS, the play structures at Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue, Hamilton have become worn out; WHEREAS, a new Hampton Park Citizens Committee (HPCC) has been established, and is working with the Ward 6 Councilor’s office to support and inform improvements to Hampton Park; WHEREAS, these community amenities are valuable recreation opportunities for children,youth and families within the Hampton Heights Neighbourhood, and the greater Ward 6 community; and WHEREAS, this project will be added to the Parks & Cemeteries work plan, with community engagement for the play structure replacement commencing in 2023. Public Works Committee January 16, 2023 Minutes 23-001 Page 4 of 10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That replacement of the existing play structures at Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue, Hamilton, at a cost of $250,000 including contingency, to be funded from the Ward 6 Special Capital Re-Investment Reserve (#108056), be approved; and (b) That the Mayor and City Clerk authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in relation to the replacement of play structures at Hampton Park, 28 Lupin Avenue, Hamilton, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Jackson, seconded by Francis
Carried
WHEREAS, Report PW22082, respecting the Berms at the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre and Bernie Custis Secondary School (Joint City – Hamilton- Wentworth District School Board Report), was received at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Subcommittee meeting on September 12, 2022; WHEREAS, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board staff have confirmed that they have authority to cover $32,500, or 50% of the funds required for removal of the berms; WHEREAS, the City does not have a funding source to cover the remaining 50%, or $32,500; and Public Works Committee January 16, 2023 Minutes 23-001 Page 5 of 10 WHEREAS, removal of these berms enables the green space between both facilities to be more conducive to multi-use, outdoor activity that would benefit student physical activity and education throughout the school year, and enable diverse programming for all ages in the summer at the recreation centre. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Berm Removal project for Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre and Bernie Custis Secondary School, located at 1089 King Street East, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Discretionary Account 3302109300, at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $32,500, be approved; (b) That staff be authorized and directed to enter into a cost sharing agreement with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to confirm the conditions of the funding, the removal of the berms and the ongoing maintenance at Bernie M
Moved by Nann, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That the Agenda for the January 16, 2023 Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,
Moved by A. Wilson, seconded by Danko
Carried
That the Minutes of the November 28, 2022 meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the following Delegation Request be approved for today’s meeting: (i) Lindsay Mordue respecting Downtown Traffic Conditions and Two Way Streets (Item 6.1) Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
That the verbal presentation from Lindsay Mordue respecting Downtown Traffic Conditions and Two Way Streets, be received. Public Works Committee January 16, 2023 Minutes 23-001 Page 8 of 10 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That staff be directed to report back to the Public Works Committee respecting the annual expenses for litter collection outside of regularly scheduled Waste Management efforts, including the factors that inform the planning and scheduling of public litter collection in public spaces across the City of Hamilton, by the end of 2023. Result: MOTION,
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved. (1) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed (Item 14.1(a)) (i) Truck Route By-law Amendment (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Addressed as Item 11.3 on today's agenda - Report PW23005 (City Wide) Item on OBL: ACI (2) Items Requiring a New Due Date (Item 14.1(b)) (i) Traffic Calming Management Policy (Item 14.1(b)(a)) Item on OBL: NA Current Due Date: December 6, 2021 Proposed New Due Date: Q3 2023 (ii) Winterizing Public Washrooms (Item 14.1(b)(b)) Item on OBL: ABV Current Due Date: Q2 2023 Proposed New Due Date: July 12, 2023 (iii) Accessible Transportation Services Performance Report (Item 14.1(b)(c)) Item on OBL: ACU Addressed as Item 9.1 on today's agenda -Report PW22079(a) (City Wide) Proposed New Due Date: Q2 2023 (iv) Redevelopment / Reuse of the former King George School Site, at 77 Gage Avenue North (Item 14.1(b)(d)) Item on OBL: V Current Due Date: March 1, 2023 Proposed New Due Date: June 14, 2023 Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
That there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m. Result: MOTION,
Moved by Spadafora, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried

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