Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the October 20, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.

That the minutes of the September 29, 2025, Public Works Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the following Delegations, be received: 6.1 Chris Moore respecting safety concerns regarding the intersection of Centre Road and Mountsberg Road in Ward 15 6.2 Josh Melfi respecting Report PW17021(b), Update on Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Ward 1) (Item 7.3)

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PW25076 Surface Water Quality Program 2024 Annual Update (City Wide) 7.2 PW25077 Annual Wastewater Treatment Plants Bypass and Overflow Report (City Wide) Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 3 of 24 7.3 PW17021(b) Update on Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Ward 1) (i) Correspondence respecting Report PW17021(b) Update on Roadway Safety Measures on Aberdeen from Queen Street to Longwood Road (Ward 1) (Item 7.3) from Josh Melfi (Item 7.3(a)) 7.4 PW25081 Application for Strategic Energy Management & Energy Manager Funding Programs (City Wide) 7.5 Waste Management Sub-Committee Minutes - WMSC 25-003 - October 6, 2025

That Report PW25072, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Internal Facilitation of Special Events including Traffic Control Plans as per Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 and Implementation of Temporary Road Closures for Event Organizers (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff BE AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED to retain a third-party contractor for the supply, installation and removal of traffic control material and preparation of a traffic control plan (TCP) for small Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) approved events held in the right-of-way per the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7, for the 2026 season, to be funded from Project ID 4042549220 as a one-year pilot project; (b) That Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee with results of the pilot project by Q4 2026; and Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 4 of 24 (c) That the General Manager, Public Works and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with content acceptable to the General Manager, Public Works with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25074, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Glanbrook Landfill Cells C, D and E Contract Administration and Inspection (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That Council APPROVE the single source procurement, pursuant to Procurement Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurements, for additional contract administration and inspection services provided by WSP Canada Incorporated for Contract No. C13-57-21 Glanbrook Landfill Construction Stage 3 – Phase 2 and Contract No. C13-24-24 Contractor Required for Completion of Construction on Cells C, D and E at the Glanbrook Landfill at the upset cost of $229,182; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works be AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to negotiate and execute any amendment(s) to the City’s existing Contracts and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with WSP Canada Incorporated, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 5 of 24 Result: MOTION,

(a) That the presentation respecting Report PW25075, Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road East to Stone Church Road East) (Wards 7 and 8), be received; and (b) That Report PW25075, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Upper Wellington Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Limeridge Road East to Stone Church Road East) (Wards 7 and 8), BE

That Report PW25079, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Cannon - James to Queen and York – Dundurn to Caroline Reconstruction Project - Request for Additional Funding (Wards 1 and 2), be received and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That an additional $1,100,000 in capital funding BE APPROVED for the Cannon Street - James to Queen and York Blvd - Queen to Dundurn (westbound) and York Blvd - Dundurn to Caroline Street reconstruction project to meet the revised total construction estimate of $11,989,000; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, or designate, BE AUTHORIZED to appropriate the additional funds from project Central Neighborhood (4032011029) for $120,000; Southcote - Book to Garner (4032111024) for $383,000; Highway 8 - Bond to Woodleys Lane (4032119111) for $209,000; King - Stoney Brook to Highway No. 8 (4032211029) for $359,000; Grays - Barton to Community (4032419106) for $29,000, to the Cannon - James to Queen and York – Dundurn to Caroline Reconstruction Project (4032311031) totaling $1,100,000 to support the construction of this project in 2025. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW2580, dated October 20, 2025, respecting Concession Street / Mountain Brow Boulevard – Upper Gage to Oakcrest Drive Reconstruction Project - Request for Additional Funding (Ward 6), be amended, by adding sub-sections (c), (d) and (e), as follows: (c) That Public Works staff BE DIRECTED to expedite the design and construction of approximately 400m of sidewalk from the intersection of Grays Road and Community Avenue, over the QEW overpass, to the Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 8 of 24 intersection of Frances Avenue; (d) That staff BE DIRECTED report back to Public Works Committee by the end of Q4 2025 with possible non-ward specific funding sources; and (e) That the General Manager, Public Works, or designate, BE AUTHORIZED to secure any applicable permits or approvals from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as it relates to this critically important pedestrian safety enhancement project. Result: AMENDMENT,

That Report PW24064(b), dated October 20, 2025, respecting Service Level Change for Hanging Basket Program (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the implementation of the proposed amendments to the Hanging Basket Program, as detailed in Report PW24064(b). Result: MOTION,

That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business list, be approved: 9.7(a) Items Considered Complete and Needing to be Removed: (i) Update on Safety Measures on Aberdeen Avenue from Queen Street to Longwood Road Added: June 17, 2019 Addressed at Item 7.3 on today's agenda (ii) Internal Facilitation of Special Events including Traffic Control Plans as per Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 and Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 10 of 24 Implementation of Temporary Road Closures for Event Organizers Added: January 30, 2024 (GIC (Budget)) Addressed as Item 9.1 on today's agenda (iii) Service Level Change for Hanging Basket Program (PW24064) (City Wide) Added: October 15, 2024 Addressed as Item 9.6 on today's agenda 9.7(b) Items Requiring a New Due Date: (i) Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Food Trucks in Bayfront (and other Park(s)) (PW22041) (City Wide) Current Due Date: Q4 2025 Proposed New Due Date: December 1, 2025 (ii) Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (PW24059) (Ward 13) Added: September 30, 2024 Proposed New Due Date: Q1 2026 Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton Parks Section ran a two-year winter washroom pilot program to allow public access to washroom facilities at various park locations during the winter months from 2021-2023; WHEREAS, due to the success of the two-year winter washroom pilot program, the program has been made permanent at various park locations; WHEREAS, Jackie Washington Park, located at 363 Wellington Street North, Hamilton, has a washroom facility available at the park that has potential to be added to the winter washroom program; WHEREAS, the washroom facility at Jackie Washington Park requires specific infrastructure upgrades/retrofits to allow for it to be added to the winter washroom program, including items such as plumbing, heating, ventilation, insulation, electrical, entrance/exits, flooring, and roof; and WHEREAS, by adding the washroom facility at Jackie Washington Park to the winter washroom program, additional operational and maintenance requirements for the washroom facility are necessary to maintain its availability to the public throughout the winter. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That infrastructure upgrades/retrofits required to the existing washroom facility at Jackie Washington Park to allow cold weather operation and public access, to be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re- Investment Reserve #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $10,000, be approved; (b) That funding for the winter operation and maintenance of the washroom faci

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Pamela Street between Dundas Street East and Boulding Avenue in Ward 15 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed traffic calming warrants for Pamela Street between Dundas Street East and Boulding Avenue in Ward 15 which determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents on Pamela Street between Dundas Street East and Boulding Avenue resulting in support by 14 of 18 (78%) homes on Pamela Street for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 13 of 24 WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Pamela Street between Dundas Street East and Boulding Avenue, which have been reviewed by the Ward office; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on Pamela Street between Dundas Street East and Boulding Avenue at approximately #15 Pamela Street as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s speed cushions installation program; (b) That al

That the Correspondence respecting Installation of Speed Cushions on Pamela Street (Ward 15) (Item 10.2) from Gord Baker, be received.

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Regalview Drive and Carpenter Avenue in Ward 10 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division completed traffic calming warrants for Regalview Drive between Glencrest Avenue and Shadeland Cresent and Carpenter Avenue between Lincoln Road and Green Road in Ward 10 which determined that speed cushions are not technically warranted; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents on Regalview Drive between Glencrest Avenue and Shadeland Cresent resulting in support by 11 of 12 (92%) homes on Regalview Drive for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents on Carpenter Avenue between Lincoln Road and Green Road resulting in support by 21 of 25 (84%) homes on Carpenter Avenue for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Regalview Drive between Glencrest Avenue and Shadeland Cresent and Carpenter Avenue between Lincoln Road and Green Road, which have been reviewed by the Ward office; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on Regalview Drive between Glencres

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton owned recreation facilities in Ward 5 are maintained by the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Facilities & Energy Management Division, Public Works, and operated by the Recreation Division; WHEREAS, the 2022-2026 Council Priorities, Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods, Outcome 3 was developed to reflect Hamilton’s most pressing needs and biggest opportunities and, increased access to recreational facilities and services is a measure of success in achieving the outcome of providing vibrant parks, recreation and public spaces; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan (2022) guiding principles are the foundation for recommendations to inform future decisions related to its implementation and, high-quality facilities and services are identified as one of the five guiding principles; WHEREAS, the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Property audit conducted by the Hamilton Police in July 2025, identified needs for visual and security enhancements to Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre; Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 16 of 24 WHEREAS, an investment to the building exterior, landscaping, youth and programming spaces would create a more safe, welcoming and inclusive user experience for the community; and WHEREAS, Recreation Division staff have provided a preliminary high-level estimate of costs for the anticipated work

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 17 of 24 WHEREAS, residents on Lake Avenue Drive between Collegiate Avenue and Queenston Road in Ward 5 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has not completed a traffic calming warrant for Lake Avenue Drive between Collegiate Avenue and Queenston Road, and the Ward Councillor has opted to bypass this step in the speed cushion process due to the strong advocacy and expressed desires of local residents; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 19 of 23 (83%) homes on Lake Avenue Drive between Collegiate Avenue and Queenston Road for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; WHEREAS, Lake Avenue Drive currently has existing speed humps that were installed prior to the City’s adoption of speed cushions, and these devices have been functioning effectively and are well accepted by the community; WHEREAS, to maintain consistency in the application of traffic-calming measures along Lake Avenue Drive, the preference of the local community is that any new installations match the existing speed humps; WHEREAS, although the Transportation

WHEREAS, road safety and traffic volume is and on-going concern in Ward 12, particularly as it relates to children traveling to and from school; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route aspires to see 100% of children using active transportation as part of their journey to and from school because of the numerous benefits this has for their health and well-being; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route is aligned with the City of Hamilton’s Active and Sustainable School Travel Charter; WHEREAS, providing safe, convenient, and comfortable walking routes can school can motivate more families to choose active transportation for school travel; and WHEREAS, the Daily School Route has previously conducted ward-wide projects in wards 1, 9, and 10 in Hamilton. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Daily School Route be approved to engage Ward 12 schools and families for a ward-wide review of active school travel that follows Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page 19 of 24 their established process to assess and co-design school routes and provide an actionable report with opportunities for improvement to be outlined in short-term and long-term plans; (b) That the ward-wide review of active school travel work be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612, at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $107,350; and (c) That the Mayor and City

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Lest We Forget Remembrance Crosswalk - Mount Hope (Ward 12). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton recognizes the importance of honouring Canadian Veterans and active service members through visible and lasting symbols of remembrance in communities across the City; WHEREAS, the Councillor for Ward 11, Mark Tadeson, had initially planned to display Veterans flags in advance of Remembrance Day 2025, but logistical challenges in securing required permissions from the utility pole owner (Hydro One) have delayed implementation; WHEREAS, to ensure that recognition of local Veterans continues in a meaningful and timely way, a commemorative Veterans Remembrance Crosswalk is proposed at the intersection of Homestead Drive and Airport Road West (west side), a central and highly visible location in Mount Hope; WHEREAS, similar crosswalks have been approved and installed in other parts of the City to acknowledge Veterans and their contributions, and staff have identified a process for obtaining the required approvals through the Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion for use of the Poppy or related commemorative symbols; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has advised that workload and scheduling constraints may limit installation capacity prior to Remembrance Day 2025, and that any new location must proceed by way of Council motion for inclusion in the City’s approved crosswalk program. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to assess the feasibility, design, and cost estimate for the installation of a Vet

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Remembrance Crosswalk – Dundas (Ward 13). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton and its constituent communities recognize the importance of fostering a culture of commemoration within our communities through ceremonies, education, and the creation of lasting symbols of remembrance; WHEREAS, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 (Valley City Branch) has been working with the office of Councillor Alex Wilson to install a commemorative crosswalk at King St West. and Market St South in Dundas, at the site of the Dundas cenotaph; WHEREAS, similar crosswalks have been approved and installed in other parts of the City to acknowledge Veterans and their contributions, and staff have identified a process for obtaining the required approvals through the Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion for use of the Poppy or related commemorative symbols; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has advised that workload and scheduling constraints may limit installation capacity prior to Remembrance Day 2025, and that any new location must proceed by way of Council motion for inclusion in the City’s approved crosswalk program. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be directed to assess the feasibility, design, and cost estimate for the installation of a Veterans Remembrance Crosswalk at Market Street South and King Street West in Dundas for Remembrance Day 2025; Please refer to the October 29, 2025, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee October 20, 2025 Minutes PWC 25-012 Page