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(a) That the Progress on the Year 2 (2024) Program of Work for the Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap (HSIR) attached as Appendix “A” to Report (HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g)) be received; (b) That the Year 3 (2025) Program of Work for the Housing Sustainability & Investment Roadmap (HSIR) attached as Appendix “B” to Report (HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g)) be approved; (c) That the City of Hamilton Draft Housing Needs Assessment attached as Appendix “C” to Report (HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g)) be received and that staff be directed to bring the final report back to the General Issues Committee in Q2 2025; (d) That the City of Hamilton Finance and Acquisition Action Plan attached as Appendix “D” to Report (HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g)) be received and that staff be directed to bring the final report back to the General Issues Committee in Q2 2025. (e) That the HSIR Executive Committee to the Housing Secretariat under the oversight of the General Manager of the Finance and Corporate Services Department, receive delegated authority to enter into financial commitments General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 2 of 37 of over $2.5 million and up to $6 million, provided the municipal contributions are being funded solely from funds managed by the City allocated to the Affordable Housing Funding Program Reserve account number 112257, the Affordable Housing Property Reserve account number 112256, the Supportive Housing Funding

That the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Liaison Committee Report 24-001 - October 30, 2024, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the following individual be removed from the Concession Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management: (i) Diane Hines, Made You Look. General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 4 of 37 (b) That the following individual be appointed to the Concession Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management: (i) Jinay Shah, Delight Corner. Result: MOTION,

That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee with details of the external supports and further description of the external work provided during the Cybersecurity incident. Result: MOTION,

That Report CM24005(a), respecting Cybersecurity Incident Costing Update, be received. Result: MOTION,

(1) Feedback respecting Analysis of Hamilton Schools with Adequate HVAC Systems (Item 10.1) (a) That the staff of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board be directed to share a summary of their monitoring activity with a report back to the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Liaison Committee no later than Q1 2025; and, (b) That staff of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board staff collaborate with Public Health on the scope of the summary of monitoring activity. General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 6 of 37 Result: MOTION,

(a) That the City in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 consent to Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Incorporated encumbering the properties municipally known as 12, 14 & 16 East Ave North and 68 to 74 Fullerton Ave. North to secure the line of credit for $5M from the Hamilton Community Foundation; and, (b) That the General Manager of Healthy and Safe Communities be directed and authorized to prepare, enter and execute any ancillary agreements and documents necessary to give effect to the Service Manager consent for Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the City in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 consent to Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Incorporated encumbering the property municipally known as 71 Sanford Ave. N. in the amount of $2,987,220 subject to Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Incorporated obtaining approval for a grant and loan by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation through their Canada Greener Affordable Housing Funding to facilitate the completion of a deep energy retrofit of their apartment buildings at 21 and 71 Sanford Ave. N.; and, (b) That the General Manager of Healthy and Safe Communities be authorized to enter and execute any ancillary agreements and documents necessary to give effect to the Service Manager consent for Hamilton East Kiwanis Non- Profit Homes Incorporated. Result: MOTION,

That staff be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee on a semi-annual basis respecting the number of individuals that have transitioned out of tent encampments to social housing, residential care facilities, transitional housing, and shelter beds. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Council approve the discontinuation of the following annualized seasonal programs and the redirection of funds to support initiatives as outlined in the recommendations within Report HSC24027(d): (i) The operation of one Hamilton Transit warming bus, along with on-site support staff, initially approved in the 2024 Budget at a cost of $150,000 and $67,550, respectively; (ii) The additional operating hours at three designated recreation facilities on statutory holidays and other days they are regularly closed, initially approved in the 2024 Budget at a cost of $103,660; (iii) The extended operating hours at the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) Central Location, initially approved in the 2024 Budget at a cost of $10,070. General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 9 of 37 (b) That Council approve annualized funding to create 45 permanent emergency shelter beds (35 at Mission Services and 10 at the Salvation Army) serving men and gender-diverse individuals, operating twelve months of the year, at an approximate cost of $1,302,535, effective December 1, 2024, (annualized cost of $1,202,340) to be funded as follows: (i) For the period of December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024: $100,195 be funded from in-year savings from the approval of Recommendation (a); (ii) For the period of January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025: $300,585 be funded first at approximately $166,450 from the 2025 in year savings from the approval of recommendation a) and the remaining $134,135

(a) That the 2025 Operating Budget for the International Village Business Improvement Area, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED24204, in the amount of $256,700 be approved; (b) That the levy portion of the Operating Budget for the International Village Business Improvement Area in the amount of $236,000 be approved; (c) That the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services be hereby authorized and directed to prepare the requisite By-law pursuant to Section 208, The Municipal Act, 2001, to levy the 2025 Budget as referenced in Recommendation of Report PED24204; (d) That the following schedule of payments for 2025 be approved: (i) February $118,000; (ii) June $118,000; Note: Assessment appeals may be deducted from the levy payments. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the Mayor on behalf of Hamilton City Council present a formal request to the provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the provincial government for the provincial government to fund their matching share of the $5,256,720 federal Community Encampment Response funding provided by the Federal government directly to the City of Hamilton; and, (b) That the Mayor share this request with other relevant organizations. Result: MOTION,

(a) That staff be directed to receive approximately $5,256,720 in federal Community Encampment Response funding across 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years to reimburse the municipality for funds expended for operating and program costs associated with the City of Hamilton’s shelter and encampment management strategy including the recently approved plan for indoor and outdoor shelter expansion, encampment management, wrap-around services, staffing, etc., and support Indigenous-led homelessness services aimed at ending encampments; and (b) That the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department or their designate be directed and authorized, on behalf General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 13 of 37 of the City of Hamilton, to negotiate, enter into, execute and administer any and all contracts, agreements and other documents necessary to implement recommendation (a) to report HSC24051on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department or their designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the Liability and Property Insurance coverages for the term December 31, 2023, to January 1, 2025, be extended to a renewal date of July 1, 2025 through Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd. at a cost of approximately $6,147,466 (plus applicable taxes) and be funded through the 2025 Premiums – City Budget. (b) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to execute all associated documents related to the extension of the Liability and Property Insurance coverages for the term December 31, 2023 to July 1, 2025, through Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd. Result: MOTION,

(1) Mayor's Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability Work Plan Update (Item 9.1) That the Mayor's Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability Work Plan Update, be received. (2) Extending the Term of the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability (Item 10.1) WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability was approved to meet for one (1) year, beginning in January 2024; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability has met on a regular basis throughout the year; and WHEREAS, the work of the task force continues and members have requested that their term be extended, to enable them to complete their work THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the term of the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability, be extended to March 30, 2025. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, homelessness is a complex, multifaceted issue that is not solely a municipal government issue given the intent and impact of provincial government and federal government policies and programs; WHEREAS a City of Hamilton staff report from 2022 notes that in 2022, there were 1,500 homeless individuals living in Hamilton, an increase from the 1,200 homeless in 2021 and 1,000 homeless in 2020; WHEREAS, in the 2023 budget, the City of Hamilton had allocated $147 million to housing and homelessness, with the City of Hamilton pay slightly over 50% of the $147 million; WHEREAS, at the August 16, 2024 meeting of Council, it was disclosed that $170 million within the City of Hamilton’s 2024 budget is allocated to housing and homelessness, with 70 per cent – $119 million – identified as a direct City of Hamilton expense; WHEREAS, at the October 23, 2024 meeting of Council, it was disclosed that the City of Hamilton anticipates spending $186 million on housing and homelessness - $16 million more than the $170 million referenced at the August 15, 2024 meeting of Council; WHEREAS, at the October 23, 2024 meeting of Council, it was disclosed that of the $186 million the City of Hamilton will spend on housing and homelessness in 2024, the provincial government is providing $41 million and the federal government is providing $20 million; General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 16 of 37 WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton partners with numerous government, non-profit,

WHEREAS, the Swansea Seniors Tenants Association Committee (all Volunteers) at 801 Upper Gage Avenue (CityHousing Hamilton building) in Ward 6, are in need of a new Four (4) Compartment Kitchen Steam Table, to replace the existing damaged and unrepairable Steam Table, to ensure warmed and hot foods can continue to be served as needed. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a Four (4) Compartment Kitchen Steam Table to the Swansea Seniors Tenants Association Committee be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309600 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,593.40; and, (b) 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,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to ensuring public safety and the preservation of its built environment; WHEREAS, the significant deterioration of built structures can pose serious risks to the safety, integrity, and livability of Hamilton’s neighbourhoods; and, WHEREAS, timely and comprehensive responses by the City of Hamilton to deteriorating built structures are essential for maintaining the public’s safety, trust and confidence; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to conduct a thorough review of the recent building collapses in downtown Hamilton, including: (i) a complete history and timeline of all City interactions relating to the physical state of these buildings (e.g., inspections, designations, by- law infractions/penalties, permits, etc.) (ii) an analysis of the causes leading to the collapse of these properties; (b) That staff be directed to compile an inventory of buildings and structures across the City of Hamilton that have been subject to property standards, by- law enforcement, building code violations, or other safety-related concerns; (c) That staff be directed to undertake a review of current enforcement processes related to building structure safety and property standards, identify potential gaps, and report back with findings and proposed changes to ensure timely enforcement of by-laws and regulations, with the aim of achieving better outcomes and increasing accountability; (d) That staff be directed to provide recommendation

That staff be directed to report in Q1 2025 on the terms of reference and scope of work that will guide the review of Residential Care Facilities including community consultation. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the directions provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report PED24200, Acquisition of Land in the City of Hamilton, be approved and remain confidential; General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 20 of 37 (b) That the sum of $172,570 be funded from Project ID Account No. 59806- 4032280253 and be credited to Dept. ID Account No. 59806-812036 (Real Estate – Admin Recovery) for recovery of expense including real estate and legal fees and costs; (c) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to complete the Acquisition of Land in the City of Hamilton, on behalf of the city, including paying any necessary expenses, including, but not limited to, disbursements, Land Transfer Tax and property taxes, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions on such terms deemed reasonable; (e) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documents for the Acquisition of Land in the City of Hamilton, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, (f) That Report PED24200, respecting the Acquisition of Land in the City of Hamilton, located in Ward 10, remain confidential until completion of the real estate transaction. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the directions provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report PED23099(f), Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap Work General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 21 of 37 Program: Property Disposition Strategy, be approved and remain confidential; and, (b) That Report PED23099(f) and Appendices, respecting the Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap Work Program: Property Disposition Strategy remain confidential until the completion of contemplated land transactions. Result: MOTION,

That the Confidential Cyber Update, be received and remain confidential. Result: MOTION,

That the agenda for the November 20, 2024 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the minutes of the November 6, 2024 General Issues Committee, be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the following Delegation Requests, be approved, as amended: (1) Delegation requests respecting Item 8.1 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2024, (For today's meeting), from the following individuals (Item 6.1): (a) Karl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network (In- Person) (Item 6.1(a)) (b) Renee Wetselaar, St. Matthew's House (In-Person) (Item 6.1(b)) (c) Yulena Wan, Hamilton Community Foundation (In-Person) (Item 6.1(c)) (d) Lisa Burrows, Township of Glanbrook Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Pre-Recorded) (Added Item 6.1(e)) (e) Victoria Bomberry and Tristan MaClaurin, Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership (In-Person) (Added Item 6.1(f)) (f) Alan Whittle, Good Shepherd (In-Person) (Added Item 6.1(g)) (g) Patrick McIlhone, Gowling WLG (In-Person) (Added Item 6.1(h)) (h) David Horwood, Roxborough Park Inc. (In-Person) (Added Item 6.1(i)) (2) Michael Hryschenko, IPS Ltd. Solar and Wind Electrical Developer, respecting a Solar Farm Development Support Letter necessary by IESO (Virtually) (For a future meeting when the staff report is to be considered) (Item 6.2) (3) Brian Sibley, Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc., respecting Items 10.2 and 10.3 - reports relating to the Service Manager's consent to encumber the following properties owned and operated by Kiwanis Homes (In-Person) (For today's meeting) (Item 6.3) (4) Sean Burak, respecting Item 11.3 - Ensuring Public Safety and the Preservation of Hamilton's Built Environment (In-Person) (For

That the delegation from Andrew Selman, respecting on-going encampment issues at Gage Park, the Delta Parkette, and the rail trail, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the delegation from Andrea Nemtin, Social Innovation Canada, respecting the Hamilton Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing initiative and pilot fund, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the delegate be provided with an additional 5 minutes in order to complete their delegation. General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 27 of 37 Result: MOTION,

That the following delegations respecting Item 8.1 - Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2024 Annual Update and 2025 Objective Setting (HSC23028(f) / FCS23055(d) / PED23099(g)) (City Wide), be received: (a) Karl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network (In- Person) (Added Item 7.3(a)) (b) Renee Wetselaar, St. Matthew's House (In-Person) (Added Item 7.3(b)) (c) Yulena Wan, Hamilton Community Foundation (In-Person) (Added Item 7.3(c)) (d) Lisa Burrows, Township of Glanbrook Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Pre-Recorded) (Added Item 7.3(d)) General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 28 of 37 (e) Victoria Bomberry, Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership (Virtually) (Added Item 7.3(e)) (f) Alan Whittle, Good Shepherd (In-Person) (Added Item 7.3(f)) (g) David Horwood, Roxborough Park Inc.; and Patrick McIlhone, Gowling WLG (In-Person) (Added Item 7.3(g)) Result: MOTION,

That the delegation from Brian Sibley, Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc., respecting Items 10.2 and 10.3 - reports relating to the Service Manager's consent to encumber the following properties owned and operated by Kiwanis Homes, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the delegation from Sean Burak, respecting Item 11.3 - Ensuring Public Safety and the Preservation of Hamilton's Built Environment, be received. Result: MOTION,

That the staff presentation respecting Report HSC23028(f) / FCS23055(d) / PED23099(g), respecting the Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2024 Annual Update and 2025 Objective Setting, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g), respecting Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap 2024 Annual Update and 2025 Objective Setting, be amended, by adding the following to sub-section (d), as follows: (d) That the City of Hamilton Finance and Acquisition Action Plan attached as Appendix “D” to Report (HSC23028(f)/FCS23055(d)/PED23099(g)) be received and that staff be directed to bring the final report back to the General Issues Committee in Q2 2025. General Issues Committee November 20, 2024 Minutes 24-020 Page 33 of 37 Result: AMENDMENT,

That the General Issues Committee recess for 35 minutes until 2:30 p.m. Result: MOTION,

That the Closed Session minutes of the November 6, 2024 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved and remain confidential. Result: MOTION,

That Bryson Tan and Andy Potter of Deloitte be permitted to attend the Closed Session portion of the General Issues Committee Meeting respecting Item 14.4 – Cyber Update. Result: MOTION,

That Committee move into Closed Session for Items 14.2, 14.3, and 14.4, pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (a) and (c) of the City's Procedural By- law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (a) and (c) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to the security of the property of the City or a local board; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for city or a local board purpose. Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the General Issues Committee be adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Result: MOTION,