Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the May 4, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, BE APPROVED, as presented.

That the minutes of the April 13, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, BE ADOPTED, as presented.

That the delegation from Rachelle Larocque respecting Item 10.3, Exemption from Municipal Sewer and Drain By-law (NO. 23-234) and Water Works By- law (NO. 23-235) – 909 North Waterdown Drive – Development Application 25CDM-202011, BE RECEIVED.

That the delegation from Jen Baker, Hamilton Naturalists Club, respecting Report PW26028, Safari Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Kirkwall to Valens) (Ward 13), BE RECEIVED.

That Report PW22079(k), dated May 4, 2026, respecting Accessible Transportation Services Performance (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.

That Report PW25068(a), dated May 4, 2026, respecting Rural Broadband Expansion Plan Update (Outstanding Business List), BE RECEIVED.

That Report PW26018, dated May 4, 2026, respecting 2025 Annual Watermain Break Report (City Wide), BE RECEIVED.

That the delegate BE PROVIDED with an addition 1 minute to complete their delegation.

That the following Registered Delegations and Correspondence, respecting Report PW26037, Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13), BE RECEIVED: (a) Registered Delegations (Item 8.1(a)) (i) Susanna Duft (Item 8.1(a)(a)) (ii) Nancy Greenspoon (Item 8.1(a)(b)) (b) Correspondence (Item 8.1(b)) (i) Sylvie Francis (Item 8.1(b)(a))

That the Public Meeting BE CLOSED. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26037, dated May 4, 2026, respecting Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of Untravelled Road Allowance, Overfield Street, Dundas (Ward 13), BE

That Report PW26027, dated May 4, 2026, respecting Highway 52 and Powerline Road Intersection Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Ward 12) and the accompanying presentation BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to file the Highway 52 and Powerline Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Environmental Study Report with the Municipal Clerk for a minimum thirty (30) day public review period; and (b) That upon completion of the 30-Day Review Period, the completion of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks review period, and resolution of any Section 16 Order requests, the General Manager, Public Works, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to proceed with the implementation of the Preferred Design (attached as Appendix “D” to Report PW26027) to be funded from the existing capital funds as per the “Financial Considerations” section of this report and through future budget requests. Result: MOTION,

That the presentation from Megan Salvucci, Senior Project Manager, Engineering Services, respecting Report PW26028, Safari Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Kirkwall to Valens) (Ward 13), BE RECEIVED.

That Report PW26028, dated May 4, 2026, respecting Safari Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Kirkwall to Valens) (Ward 13), BE AMENDED, by deleting sub-section (b) and adding a new sub-section (b) thereto, as follows: Please refer to the May 13, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee May 4, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-006 Page 9 of 19 (b) That upon completion of the 30-Day Review Period , the completion of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks review period and resolution of any Section 16 Order requests, the General Manager, Public Works, BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to proceed with the implementation of the Preferred Alternative (attached as Appendix “C” to Report PW26028) to be funded from the existing capital funds as per the “Financial Considerations” section of this report and through future budget requests. (b) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Public Works Committee, prior to initiating a capital project submission to a future capital budget, with a full assessment of alternative 2, including: (i) impacts; (ii) costs and benefits; and (iii) consideration of the existing infrastructure spending deficit for our transportation network and the City of Hamilton’s Biodiversity Action Plan. Result: AMENDMENT,

That the correspondence respecting Report PW26028, Safari Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Kirkwall to Valens) (Ward 13) (Item 9.2), from the following individuals, BE RECEIVED: 9.2(a)(a) Peter Appelton 9.2(a)(b) Lyn Folkes 9.2(a)(c) Nicole Doro 9.2(a)(d) Sheldon McGregor 9.2(a)(e) Donna Deneault 9.2(a)(f) Jill Tonini Relton 9.2(a)(g) Christiane de Savigny 9.2(a)(h) Warren Barden 9.2(a)(i) Caroline Murray 9.2(a)(j) Kathy Roung 9.2(a)(k) Karen Lathe 9.2(a)(l) Neal Bonner Please refer to the May 13, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee May 4, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-006 Page 11 of 19 9.2(a)(m) Seth Floyd 9.2(a)(n) Rose Janson 9.2(a)(o) Gerten Bason 9.2(a)(p) Miriam Sager 9.2(a)(q) Marcus Buck 9.2(a)(r) Elizabeth Knight 9.2(a)(s) Jon Davey 9.2(a)(t) Barbara Charlton 9.2(a)(u) Don Brown

WHEREAS, Eastwood Park, 111 Burlington Street East, Hamilton, in Ward 2 is home to various ongoing programming throughout the summer season, including Steel City Inclusive Softball Association, a safe and accessible league for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies; WHEREAS, Henry & Beatrice Warden Park, 55 Lake Avenue North, Hamilton, in Ward 5 is home to a playground, basketball court, open grass areas and spray pad; WHEREAS, Fairgrounds Community Park, 305 Fall Fair Way, Hamilton, and Mount Hope Park, 3023 Homestead Drive, Hamilton, in Ward 11 are community parks that are used by a variety of residents and visitors where they can enjoy amenities such as playgrounds, spray pads, sport courts, walking paths, and sports fields; WHEREAS, Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 948 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton, in Ward 14 has sports fields available for sports such as soccer and baseball for many user groups to enjoy; and WHEREAS, funding is required to support the supply and installation and any additional required cleaning for accessible portable toilets in parks, for the summer season (approximately May to October 2026). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the implementation of accessible portable toilets BE APPROVED in the following Hamilton Park Locations: (i) Eastwood Park (Existing Capital Project ID#4242509217), 111 Burlington Street East, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $6,000;

Please refer to the May 13, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee May 4, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-006 Page 13 of 19 WHEREAS, the lands located at 16 Broughton Avenue, known as Broughton East Park, functioned as a neighbourhood park for decades, notwithstanding that these lands were outside of City of Hamilton ownership; WHEREAS, this park was removed from public access as development plans for the site proposed alternate uses under private ownership; WHEREAS, after an 11.5-year process, the City of Hamilton has succeeded in securing the subject lands for parkland; WHEREAS, this effort was championed by the Ward 6 Councillor and Broughton East Park Citizen’s Committee; WHEREAS, now that the parkland is within City of Hamilton ownership, there is an opportunity to redevelop the property known as Broughton East Park with community engagement that can begin in 2026 through the Ward 6 office; and WHEREAS, funding support from the Ward 6 Area Rating Reserve will be provided to enhance the capital budget for the engagement and conceptual design process for the subject lands, commencing in 2027. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the redevelopment and design process of 16 Broughton Avenue, BE APPROVED, to be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $250,000, and placed in existing Project ID #4402256108 (Broughton Park Upgrades); and (b) That the General Manager of Pub

WHEREAS, the lands owned by LIV Developments Ltd. at 909 North Waterdown Drive (the “Subject Lands”) are proposed to be developed and registered as two separate condominium corporations; WHEREAS, the provincial and federal governments have identified housing supply and construction as a priority; WHEREAS, growth and intensification within the existing urban boundary is a priority for the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, the Subject Lands received approval via the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 11, 2023, for the development of 84 stacked townhouse dwelling units fronting North Waterdown Drive and one 135-unit multiple dwelling at the rear of the Subject Lands; WHEREAS, the proposed development includes a 135-unit multiple dwelling that does not have direct frontage onto a municipal right-of-way for water and wastewater servicing; WHEREAS, the proposed development contemplates the registration of two separate condominium corporations, which would result in new parcels being created after December 13, 2023; WHEREAS, the Site Plan Application was conditionally approved for the Subject Lands prior to December 13, 2023, but the proposed condominium registration would result in new parcels that would not otherwise qualify for the exemptions established through Report PW25063, despite the prior conditional Site Plan approval; WHEREAS, City of Hamilton Sewer and Drain By-law No. 23-234 does not permit more than one property to be serviced by a single sanitary service connection; WHEREAS,

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Grindstone Creek Bridge 451 Replacement Contingency Extension. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, in summer 2025 work commenced on the replacement of the Grindstone Creek Bridge on Dundas Street East (Highway 5) between Mill Street and Reynold Street in Waterdown; WHEREAS, following the tender preparation and award, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, a modification was made to the traffic control plan to include a reversible traffic signal configuration which resulted in an additional cost of $816,000; WHEREAS, during the project start-up, the presence of a designated substance (asbestos) was discovered and required specialized testing, removal and mitigation, which resulted in an addition additional cost of $483,000; WHEREAS, whereas the incurrence of the above costs, which were not foreseeable at the time of tender, have resulted in the original $1,254,000 in project contingency (at 12%) being fully utilized; WHEREAS, the project construction continues and it is probably that additional changes to project conditions and quantities will occur; Please refer to the May 13, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee May 4, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-006 Page 19 of 19 WHEREAS, the overall project budget approved through previous capital plans is $16,033,000 and there are sufficient funds in this budget to increase the contingency amount. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That an extension to the project contingency in the amount of $1,300,000 BE APPROVED for Project 4031218526 - Bridge 451 - Hwy 5 E, 120m e/o Mill St S and related pr