Public Works Committee

That Report PW24045 respecting 2023 Wastewater Quality Management System Annual Summary Report, be received. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW24039 respecting Speed Cushion Process, be received. Result: MOTION,

(a) That the application of the owner of 191 Victoria Avenue South, Hamilton, to permanently close and purchase a portion of the public highway abutting the south side of 191 Victoria Avenue South, Hamilton (“Subject Lands”), as shown on Appendix "A", attached to Report PW24043, be approved, subject to the following conditions: (i) The City Solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare all necessary by-laws to permanently close and sell the highway, for enactment by Council; (ii) The Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to enter into any requisite easement agreements, right of way agreements, and/or other agreements deemed necessary to affect the orderly disposition of the Subject Lands and to proceed to sell the Subject Lands to the owners of 191 Victoria Avenue South, Hamilton, as described in Report PW24043, in accordance with the City of Hamilton Sale of Land Policy By-law 14-204; Public Works Committee July 10, 2024 Minutes 24-009 Page 3 of 15 (iii) The City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transfer of the Subject Lands to 191 Victoria Avenue South, Hamilton pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer to Purchase as negotiated by the Corporate Real Estate Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department; (iv) The City Solicitor be authorized and directed to register a certified copy of the by-law(s) permanently closing and selling the highway in the proper land registry o

(a) That pursuant to Procurement Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurements, Council approve the extension of Contract C11-30-18 Contractor Required for Utility Locates until April 1, 2025 and that the General Manager, Public Works, or his designate be authorized to negotiate and execute the amendment to the contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with PVS Contractors Inc., in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, be authorized to amend any Contract executed and any ancillary documents as required if the vendor identified in this Report undergoes a name change, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

(a) That Licensing and By-Law Services staff be directed to consult with Legal Services and Engineering Services to develop amendments to the Installation of Equipment on Roads By-Law 15-091 pertaining to the enforcement of permits issued for work within public Right-of-Way and to report back to the Public Works Committee by Q4 2024; (b) That Licensing and By-Law Services staff be directed to consult with Legal Services and Engineering Services to develop amendments to the Streets By-Law 86-77 pertaining to the enforcement of permits issued for Right-of- Public Works Committee July 10, 2024 Minutes 24-009 Page 5 of 15 Way occupancies, and to report back to the Public Works Committee by Q4; (c) That the internal Infill Pilot Program between Licensing and By-Law Services and Engineering Services, be approved as a permanent program, subject to the approval of the staffing resourcing outlines in Recommendation (d) and (e); (d) That subject to the approval of Recommendations (c) and (e) of Report PW24044/PED24086, one full-time (1.0 FTE) Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, at an estimated annual cost of $140,000 funded by user fees collected by Engineering Services be approved; and (e) That subject to the approval of Recommendation (c) and (d) of Report PW24044/PED24086, the purchase of one vehicle at an estimated initial cost of $54,525, and an estimated annual operating cost of $6,250, be approved, for Licensing and By-Law Services. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on Seneca Avenue in Ward 11 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; Public Works Committee July 10, 2024 Minutes 24-009 Page 6 of 15 WHEREAS, the adjacent street Springside Drive has speedbumps, and traffic is diverting to Seneca Avenue; WHEREAS, the local car dealerships use this neighbourhood for test driving, resulting in excessive volume and speeds leaving residents with concerns; and WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 26 of 36 (72%) homes on Seneca Avenue for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install up to 3 speed cushions on Seneca Avenue between Alderlea Avenue and Twenty Road East as part of the Transportation’s 2024 Traffic Calming program for fall implementation; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded from the Ward 11 Minor Maintenance Account #4031911611 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $15,000; and (c) That the General Manager of Public Works 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

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has declared a climate emergency; WHEREAS, through increased tree planting initiatives on public property, the City continues to work towards meeting targets for the 40% urban tree canopy coverage, as set in the Council approved Urban Forestry Strategy; WHEREAS, increasing the urban tree canopy by planting trees on private property has many environmental benefits for the residents of Ward 14 and the wider City; WHEREAS, tree planting on Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board properties is not currently funded under existing City funded tree planting programs; and WHEREAS, R.A. Riddell Elementary School, 200 Cranbrook Drive, Hamilton, has shown interest in having trees planted on their property. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the supply and installation of 9 large caliper (50mm to 70mm) trees on R.A. Riddell Elementary School property at 200 Cranbrook Drive, Hamilton, be funded from the Ward 14 Capital Discretionary Account [3302109014] at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,500; 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, Johnson Tew Park is located at 71 Tews Lane, (Dundas) Hamilton; WHEREAS, this City of Hamilton park contains naturalized areas, an outdoor arboretum, playground, and pathways maintained by the City of Hamilton; WHEREAS, resident Glenn Meldrum has fundraised for the fabrication of a bird habitat structure and installation of said structure at Johnson Tew Park, 71 Tews Lane, Hamilton, to encourage the nesting of Barn Swallows (species-at-risk), in an effort to mitigate the decline in this species; WHEREAS, the bird habitat structure will be designed to replicate desirable nesting habitat for the Barn Swallow and will be an open shed on concrete piers with a steel roof, of which the plans will be reviewed by a structural engineer, will be built and installed by a local union, and donated to the City; WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton staff will assist with in-kind project management, and any permits required by the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Conservation Authority; WHEREAS, the maintenance of the bird habitat structure will be completed under the supervision of Parks staff and volunteers; and WHEREAS, this proposed bird habitat structure aligns with the goals of the Biodiversity Action Plan. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to assist with the implementation of the proposed bird habitat structure at Johnson Tew Park, 71 Tews Lane, Hamilton, and to support the development of an agreement to facilitate the donation by resident Glenn Meldrum, as requ

(a) That the directions to staff outlined in Report PW24047/LS24017, respecting 357 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, be approved and remain confidential. (b) That Report PW24047/LS24017, respecting 357 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, remain confidential. Result: MOTION,

That the Agenda for the July 10, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: MOTION,

That the Minutes of the June 17, 2024, meeting of the Public Works Committee be approved, as presented. Result: MOTION,

That the following Communication Items be received: (i) Correspondence respecting the Closure of the Aviary (Item 5.1) (a) Bennet Sabourin (Item 5.1(a)) (b) Lauren Misiaszek (Item 5.1(b)) (c) Joanne Edmiston (Item 5.1(c)) (d) Sonja Babovic (Item 5.1(d)) (e) Lorraine Smith (Added Item 5.1(e)) (f) Yousaf Malik (Added Item 5.1(f)) Result: MOTION,

That the public meeting be closed. Result: MOTION,

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Installation and Maintenance of a Bird Habitat Structure Proposal by Glenn Meldrum, Johnson Tew Park, 71 Tews Lane, (Dundas) Hamilton (Ward 13). Result: Motion

That the following amendments to the Public Works Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved. (1) Items Requiring a New Due Date (Item 14.1(a)) (i) Ward 1 Victoria Park Solar Compacting Waste Containers (Item 14.1(a)(a)) Current Due Date: September 16, 2024 Proposed New Due Date: November 18, 2024 (ii) Environmentally Sustainable Solutions for Food Trucks in Bayfront (and other Park(s)) (PW22041) (City Wide) (Item 14.1(a)(b)) Current Due Date: Q4 2024 Proposed New Due Date: Q4 2025 Result: MOTION,

That there being no further business, the Public Works Committee meeting be adjourned at 2:46 p.m. Result: MOTION,