Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the January 12, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the December 1, 2025, Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.

That the following Delegations, be received: (i) Andrew Miller, FlixBus, respecting Report PW26005, Use of Hamilton Street Railway On-Street Bus Stops by Intercity Bus Operators (City Wide) (Item 9.3) (Item 6.1) (ii) Pierre Roy, respecting Report PW26002, Standardization of Traffic Engineering Software (TES) (City Wide) (Item 9.2) (Item 6.2)

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 Waste Management Sub-Committee Minutes WMSC 25-004 - November 27, 2025 7.2 PW26003 Pedestrian and Crowd Safety Measures within the City's Municipal Right-of-Way (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide)

That Report PW26001(a), dated January 12, 2026, respecting January 2026 Intersection Control List (Wards 10, 11 and 13), be received and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That the appropriate By-law be presented to Council to provide traffic control as follows: Stop/Yield Control Intersection Direction Class Comments Ward Street 1 Street 2 Existing Requested Section “E” Hamilton Vince Warranted Winona (a) Mazza EB/WB NB/SB B All-Way 10 Road Way Stop Proposed Festival Daw Stop sign (b) WB A 11 Way Avenue on Festival Way Proposed Parkside Rolph Stop sign (c) EB A 13 Avenue Street on Rolph Street Warranted Park Cross (d) EB/WB NB/SB C All-Way 13 Street Street Stop Legend No Control Existing (New Subdivision) – NC Intersection Class: A - Local/Local B - Local/Collector C - Collector/Collector D – Arterial/Arterial Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee January 12, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-001 Page 4 of 14 Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26002, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Standardization of Traffic Engineering Software (TES) (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the standardization of Traffic Engineering Software procured from CIMA+ Canada Inc. for the standardization and single sourced procurement, pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization and Procurement Policy #11 – Non-competitive Procurement, BE APPROVED to support the City’s Roadway Safety Program, for a term no more than five (5) years; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works Department, or their designate, BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate, enter into and execute any required Contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with the CIMA+ Canada Inc. with content acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works, and in the form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26005, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Use of Hamilton Street Railway On-Street Bus Stops by Intercity Bus Operators (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That the General Manger of Public Works, or their designate, BE DIRECTED to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, all necessary documents and agreements, including bus access agreements, with intercity bus operators to allow for the use of the HSR on-street bus stops by such intercity bus operators, with content acceptable to the General Manager of Public Works, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

That staff be provided with fifteen (15) minutes to complete their presentation. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW26007, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Review of Winter Control Levels of Service (Outstanding Business List) (Ward 3), and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That Report PW26007 respecting the Review of Winter Control Levels of Service BE RECEIVED, outlining the implementation of a one season pilot program in Ward 3 that uses a declaration based process to temporarily prohibit on street parking during winter weather events in order to support winter maintenance operations and emergency access on narrow residential streets; and Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee January 12, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-001 Page 7 of 14 (b) That the Transportation Division BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee in Q3 2026 on the outcomes of the pilot program, including winter operational performance, enforcement activity, resident and stakeholder feedback, and recommendations regarding any future adjustments, continuation, or broader application of this approach, including any associated financial and resource implications. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25031(a), dated January 12, 2026, respecting Red Hill Valley Parkway Superelevation Design from Greenhill Avenue to King Street (City Wide), be received and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That the General Manager of Public Works be AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to negotiate and execute a non-competitive single source contract with AECOM Canada ULC (“AECOM”), to complete the detailed design and contract administration for addressing the superelevation concerns on Red Hill Valley Parkway (“RHVP”), in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and in adherence to the City of Hamilton Procurement Policy By-Law No.22-255. Result: MOTION,

That Report PW25078, dated January 12, 2026, respecting Fleet Management Improvement, Utilization and Optimization Reviews (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That the 2024 Fleet Management Improvement Solutions and Action Plan attached in Appendix A, BE RECEIVED; (b) That the 2025 Vehicle Utilization and Fleet Optimization Review attached in Appendix B, BE RECEIVED; (c) That staff BE DIRECTED to proceed with the Fleet Facilities Gap Analysis at a cost of $175,000, to be funded from the Fleet Reserve; (d) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee in Q3 2026 with an update on progress regarding the 2025 Vehicle Utilization and Fleet Optimization Review including revised timelines, feasibility of actions, and opportunities for additional cost savings in the next budget cycle; and (e) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to the Public Works Committee in Q4 2026 with a Fleet Utilization and Replacement Policy for Council consideration and approval consistent with the 2025 Vehicle Utilization and Fleet Optimization Review including guidance on vehicle pooling, sharing, and rotation with governance processes for requesting new or replacement of extended use fleet assets that enable a sustainable Fleet Reserve. Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee January 12, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-001 Page 9 of 14 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) Pedestrian and Crowd Safety Measures within the City’s Municipal Right-of-Way Added: May 20, 2025 Addressed as Item 7.2 on today's agenda (ii) Narrow Streets and Boulevard Snow Removal Service Standards Added: February 24, 2025 Addressed as Item 9.4 on today's agenda Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Gage Park is a 30-hectare multi-use park located at 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton in Ward 3; WHEREAS, the park is also home to the newly renovated Hamilton Children’s Museum, located on the North side of the park (Main Street East); WHEREAS, an aging junior play structure exists adjacent to the Hamilton Children’s museum that is in need of replacement; WHEREAS, there is an excellent opportunity to provide an accessible and improved play area to enhance the play opportunities for the local community and visitors; WHEREAS, the Parks capital budget in combination with Ward 3 area rated funding can support an enhanced replacement of this structure and safety surfacing; and WHEREAS, Parks staff will work with the Hamilton Children’s Museum to explore additional child focused engagement opportunities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That replacement of the existing junior play structure at Gage Park (north side), 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton, to be funded from the Ward 3 Special Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $250,000, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager of Public Works or delegate be authorized and directed to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor related to the replacement of play structures at Gage Park,1000 Main Street East, Hamilton. Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council

WHEREAS, raised crosswalks are an effective traffic calming measure designed to reduce vehicle speeds, enhance pedestrian visibility, and improve safety for all road users; WHEREAS, the intersections of Mulberry Street and MacNab Street North and Colbourne Street and MacNab Street North have been identified as priority locations for traffic calming improvements due to persistent speeding concerns and high pedestrian activity; WHEREAS, raised crosswalks support the City of Hamilton’s Vision Zero and Complete Streets initiatives by prioritizing safety and accessibility for vulnerable road users; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has been working collaboratively with the Ward 2 Office to identify locations for roadway safety and traffic calming enhancements; WHEREAS, each raised crosswalk installation is estimated to cost approximately $80,000, inclusive of design, construction, and contingency; and WHEREAS, funding is available through the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve (#108052) to support these improvements. Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee January 12, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-001 Page 12 of 14 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Transportation Division staff be directed to design and install raised crosswalks at the following locations in Ward 2, subject to technical review and in accordance with City standards and policies: (i) Mulberry Street and MacNab Street North; and (ii) Colbourne St

WHEREAS, residents in the vicinity of 500 MacNab Street North have expressed ongoing concerns regarding vehicular speeding and roadway safety; WHEREAS, the installation of a speed cushion will support the City of Hamilton’s Vision Zero and Complete Streets objectives to improve roadway safety for all users; Please refer to the January 21, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee January 12, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-001 Page 13 of 14 WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has been working collaboratively with the Ward 2 office to identify and address roadway safety concerns across the ward; WHEREAS, the speed cushion will be installed pending the completion of a petition of the nearby neighbours in accordance with City policies; WHEREAS, the estimated cost for the design and installation of a single speed cushion, including contingency, is approximately $3,000; and WHEREAS, funding is available through the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve (#108052) to support traffic calming initiatives. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Transportation Division staff be directed to install one (1) speed cushion at approximately 500 MacNab Street North, subject to technical review and in accordance with the City’s traffic calming policies and procedures; (b) That the installation of the speed cushion at 500 MacNab Street North be funded from the Ward 2 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108052 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,000; a