General Issues Committee

That the agenda for the July 8, 2026 General Issues Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 2 of 21 (a) That the June 17, 2026 Open Session minutes of the General Issues Committee (Item 5.1), be adopted, as presented; and, (b)That the June 17, 2026 Closed Session minutes of the General Issues Committee (Item 11.1), be adopted, as presented and remain confidential.

That the delegation from James Kemp respecting the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2025-2035 (Item 7.5), be received.

That the delegation from Katie Porter and Peter Pavlovsky respecting Opportunities to Strengthen Enforcement and Accountability for Vacant Industrial Building Owners, be received.

That the delegation from Cal and Ken Bosveld respecting Relocation of the Ferguson Station Food Distribution Service, be received.

That the delegation from Mike Samuel, Hamilton Hurricanes, respecting Hamilton Football Facility Access Program (Item 9.2), be received.

That the delegation from Robert Rakoczy, Festival of Friends, respecting Annual Allocation of City of Hamilton's Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds (Item 8.3), be received.

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PED26039 Arts Advisory Commission Volunteer Advisory Committee Transition (City Wide) 7.1(a) Correspondence from David Hudson, Hamilton Arts Council respecting Report PED26039 - Arts Advisory Commission Volunteer Advisory Committee Transition (City Wide) (Item 7.1) 7.2 CM26002 Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities Terms of Reference Review Timeline (City Wide)

That Report PED23005(a), Economic Development Clean Technology Manufacturing Strategy (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received.

That Report CM26014, Digital Accessibility Progress Update (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received.

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.5 HSC26030 Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2025-2035 (City Wide) 7.6 CCAC 26-003 Climate Change Advisory Committee Minutes date April 28, 2026 7.7 ACPD 26-006 Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Minutes dated June 9, 2026 7.8 EHSC 26-002 Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women, Non-Binary and Transgender Community Sub-Committee Minutes dated June 19, 2026 7.9 CM25006(a) Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability (City Wide)

That Report PED26126, dated July 8, 2026, respecting Multi-Year Service Agreements (City Wide), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, be directed to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a license and service agreement, in the amount of $50,000 annually with the Dundas Lions Club for the delivery of the annual Victoria Day Celebration and Fireworks for a one-year term beginning in 2027, with the option to renew for four subsequent years, and any necessary ancillary documents and/or agreement, with content acceptable to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. (b) That the Director, Tourism and Culture, or their designate, be directed to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a license and service agreement, in the amount of $25,000 annually with the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area for the delivery of the annual Christmas in Gore Park Tree Lighting event for a one-year term beginning in 2026, with the option to renew for four subsequent years, and any necessary ancillary documents and/or agreements, with content acceptable to the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. Result: Motion

That consideration of Report HSC26041 - Jurisdictional Scan on Emergency Shelter Access and Inter-Municipal Coordination (City Wide), be deferred until after Closed Session.

That Report Report PED26116, respecting 2026 Allocation of City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds (City Wide), be amended by adding new Sub-sections (f) and (g) and renumbering the balance, as follows: (f) That a one-time contribution of $50,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve (108072) be approved for the Festival of Friends in recognition of its 50th anniversary in 2026, to support anniversary programming and associated event costs; (g) That this contribution be considered one-time funding only and not be incorporated into, or considered in the calculation of, any future City funding allocation or grant awards to the Festival of Friends; and, (f)(h) That the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, or their designate, be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City all required agreements and documents to give effect to Recommendations (a) through (d) (g), with content satisfactory to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: Amendment

That the following correspondence respecting Report PED26116, 2026 Allocation of City of Hamilton’s Municipal Accommodation Tax Funds (City Wide), be received: (i) Viv Saunders

That the Downtown Sub-Committee Minutes 26-003 dated June 11, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion

That the Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee Minutes 26-005 dated June 16, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein, be approved. Result: Motion

That the following items be removed from the Outstanding Business List: Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 11 of 21 (i) Redevelopment of Property in Ward 3 - addressed as Item 11.2 on the June 17, 2026 GIC agenda (ii) Stormwater Funding Review - addressed at the June 28, 2023 Special Council meeting Result: Motion

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to ensuring public safety and the preservation of its built environment; WHEREAS, the deterioration of built structures with industrial uses can pose serious risks to the safety, integrity, and livability of Hamilton’s neighbourhoods; WHEREAS the Vacant Building Registry By-law No. 17-127 is one of several City of Hamilton by-laws that ensure buildings and properties are maintained to minimum standards including the Property Standards By-law, the Yard Maintenance By-law and the Vital Services By-law, one or more of which By- laws may apply depending on the condition of the building and/or property; WHEREAS, the Vacant Building Registry By-law No. 17-127 does not contain provisions specific to industrial properties; and, Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 12 of 21 WHEREAS, staff in Licensing and By-law Services were directed to report back to the General Issues Committee in Q1 2027 with an update on the status of vacant building enforcement, inclusive of vacant building data, revenues and charges, and updates on the changes that have been implemented through Report PED25082(a). THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff in Licensing and By-law Services be directed to undertake a review of current enforcement processes specific to vacant building enforcement at industrial properties, identify potential gaps and report back

WHEREAS, football has been part of Hamilton’s identity for more than 150 years and remains an important component of the city’s sporting culture; Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 13 of 21 WHEREAS, Hamilton has a strong tradition of youth, amateur, high school, junior and professional football participation; WHEREAS, Hamilton-based football organizations contribute to athlete development and provide recreational and competitive opportunities for residents of all ages; WHEREAS, Hamilton currently does not operate a municipal artificial turf football facility dedicated to community football programming; WHEREAS, the City’s field closure policies during periods of inclement weather can significantly impact football programming on natural grass fields, resulting in cancelled games, disrupted schedules and challenges for leagues hosting visiting teams from outside Hamilton; and WHEREAS, access to reliable football facilities is important to ensuring Hamilton-based teams can train, compete and host events within the City of Hamilton; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to undertake a review of football facility needs and potential locations for Hamilton-based minor, amateur and junior football programs, in consultation with football stakeholders, and report back to the General Issues Committee with recommendations, including any amendments to the Pa

That the correspondence from Sonia Macaluso, President, ACFO Hamilton, respecting Development of a Regionally Significant Community Hub at 700 Garner Road East (Item 10.1), be received.

That Committee move into Closed Session for Items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5 pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-Sections (c), (e), (f), (g) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c), Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 17 of 21 (e), (f), (g) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or a local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under an Act other than the Municipal Act, 2001; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City or a local board. Result: Motion

(a) That the direction provided to staff in Closed Session, respecting Report PED26105, respecting Lease of Property in the City of Hamilton, be approved; (b) That the Closed Session recommendations (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of Report PED26105, respecting Lease of Property in the City of Hamilton, be released publicly following completion of the real estate transaction; and, Please refer to the July 15, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. General Issues Committee July 8, 2026 Minutes – GIC 26-010 Page 18 of 21 (c) That Report PED26105, respecting Lease of Property in the City of Hamilton, and its Appendices A and B, remain confidential. Result: Motion

(a) That the directions provided to staff in closed session respecting Report LS23027(f), being the General Litigation Update be approved and remain confidential; and (b) That Report LS23027(f) being the General Litigation Update remain confidential. Result: Motion

(a) That the direction provided to staff in Closed Session be approved; (b) That the Property, as identified in Appendix A to Confidential Report PED26130, be declared surplus to the requirements of the City of Hamilton, in accordance with the “Procedural By-law for the Sale of Land” being By-law No. 14-204; (c) That the complete Confidential Report PED26130 and the Appendices remain confidential until final completion of the property transaction. Result: Motion

That Report HSC26041, dated July 8, 2026, respecting Jurisdictional Scan on Emergency Shelter Access and Inter-Municipal Coordination (City Wide), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) That staff be directed to continue strengthening existing diversion practices and inter-municipal coordination to support people seeking emergency shelter access in Hamilton with safe and appropriate alternatives, and that a residency-based eligibility policy for shelter access not be implemented at this time. Result: Motion