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GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE

MINUTES 15-008 9:30 a.m.

Monday, March 30, 2015 Council Chambers Hamilton City Hall

71 Main Street West ______________________________________________________________________

Present: Mayor F. Eisenberger, Deputy Mayor J. Farr (Chair)

Councillors A. Johnson, M. Green, S. Merulla, C. Collins, T. Jackson, S. Duvall, T. Whitehead, D. Conley, M. Pearson, B. Johnson, L. Ferguson, A. VanderBeek, R. Pasuta, J. Partridge

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REFERRED TO COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION:

1. Status of the Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program (HDMRPIP) and other Urban Renewal Initiatives (PED15023) (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15) (Item 5.1)

(Eisenberger/Pearson) That Report PED15023, respecting the Status of the Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program (HDMRPIP) and other Urban Renewal Initiatives, be received.

CARRIED 2. Clean & Green Hamilton Strategy 2014 Year-End Update (PW11052(h)) (City

Wide) (Item 5.2)

(Eisenberger/Pearson) That Report PW11052(h), respecting the Clean & Green Hamilton Strategy 2014 Year-End Update, be received.

CARRIED 3. Traffic Calming/Management Policy Update (PW07150(b)) (City Wide) (Item

5.3)

(Eisenberger/Pearson) That Report PW07150(b), respecting the Traffic Calming/Management Policy Update, be received. CARRIED

General Issues Committee March 30, 2015 Minutes 15-008 Page 2 of 25 4. Hamilton's Engagement Committee (CM15001/CES15010/PW15010) (City

Wide) (Item 7.1)

(Green/Eisenberger) (a) That the vision, mission and principles contained in the Public

Engagement Charter, attached as Appendix “A” to Report CM15001/CES15010/PW15010, be approved;

(b) That staff be directed to develop a City of Hamilton Engagement Policy

based on the vision, mission and principles of the Public Engagement Charter, attached as Appendix “A” to Report CM15001/CES15010/PW15010;

(c) That the engagement tools, approaches and strategies created to inform

the new Community Vision Project starting in April 2015, be approved; (d) That the infrastructure public education and engagement materials

designed to engage the general public on infrastructure issues, as part of the new community vision project starting in April 2015, be approved; and,

(e) That staff be directed to provide regular updates regarding the progress of the 25-year Community Vision public engagement plan to the General Issues Committee.

CARRIED 5. West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan (PED14002(b)) (Ward 2)

(Item 7.2)

(Ferguson/B. Johnson) That Report PED14002(b), respecting the West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan, be received.

CARRIED

6. Labour Relations Grievance Activity Reporting & Analysis (2010-2014) (HUR15003) (City Wide) (Item 7.3)

(Pearson/Eisenberger) That Report HUR15003, respecting the Labour Relations Grievance Activity Reporting & Analysis (2010-2014), be received.

CARRIED

7. Civic Crowd Funding (FCS15029) (City Wide) (Item 8.1)

(Eisenberger/Collins) That Report FCS15029, respecting Civic Crowd Funding, be received.

CARRIED

General Issues Committee March 30, 2015 Minutes 15-008 Page 3 of 25 8. Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Report 15-002, February

10, 2015 (Item 8.2) (Eisenberger/Green)

(a) Change of Tax Class (Item 7.1) That the City of Hamilton Taxation Department notify the BIAs of any changes in tax classification or exemption for commercial properties in their respective areas; and,

(b) Christmas Grant Funds (Item 7.2)

That starting with the 2015 Christmas Grant Fund Program, unallocated Christmas Grant Funds be distributed equally between the BIAs that participated in the Christmas Grant Fund Program.

CARRIED 9. Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee Report 15-003, March 10,

2015 (Item 8.3)

(Pearson/Whitehead) BIA App (HABIA Mobile App) Information Session (Item 5.1) (a) That staff be directed to arrange for an Information Session at the April 14,

2015 meeting of the Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee, respecting the HABIA Mobile App (BIA App) from Factor[E] Design Initiative; and,

(b) That the Information Session, respecting the HABIA Mobile App (BIA

App), include the following items:

(i) Various ways the App has been used since its inception in total and on a BIA specific basis; (ii) Information on the updating processes for the application; and, (iii) How the application can be updated.

CARRIED

10. Pan Am Stadium Precinct Sub-Committee Report 15-001, February 24, 2015 (Item 8.4)

(Green/VanderBeek) (a) Selection of Chair and Vice Chair (Item A)

(i) That Councillor Ferguson be appointed as Chair of the Pan Am Stadium Precinct Sub-Committee for the 2014-2018 Term of Council;

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(ii) That Councillor Green be appointed as Vice Chair of the Pan Am Stadium Precinct Sub-Committee for the 2014-2018 Term of Council;

(b) Pan Am Games Host Showcase Program – Hamilton Kicks It Up! (PW14058(a)) (Item 8.1)

(i) That the General Manager of Public Works be authorized and

directed to enter into the necessary “Contribution Agreements” and other ancillary documents with the Partners identified in Report PW14058(a), in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for the purpose of enhancing the overall quality of the Games experience for Hamilton Kicks It Up;

(ii) That the procurement of goods and services identified in the

Contribution Agreement with each of the Partners be exempt from the Procurement Policy, By-law 13-317; and,

(iii) That the General Manager of Public Works or his designate be

authorized and directed to sign any and all Contribution Agreements referenced in (a) above and any ancillary documents.

CARRIED

11. Ward Boundary Review (CM15004) (City Wide) (Item 8.5)

(Collins/Merulla) That Report CM15004, respecting the Ward Boundary Review, be received.

CARRIED

12. Lease - Lister Block, 28 James Street North, Unit #106, Hamilton (PW13026(a)) (Ward 2) (Item 8.6)

(Eisenberger/Conley) (a) That the City of Hamilton (Landlord) enter into a lease agreement with

“Muscat-Taylor Financial Holdings Inc.” and “WC Franchising Inc.” (Tenants) for the property known as 28 James Street North, Unit 106 (also known as Lister Block), subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) Term: Ten years commencing on April 1, 2015, and ending March 31,

2025, with two additional five year options to renew at the Tenants’ pleasure provided the Lease is in good standing in that the Tenants are not in default of any of the terms of the Lease. The Lease rates for the option periods will be subject to negotiation at the then market rates;

(ii) Property / Demised Premises: Lister Block, 28 James Street North,

Unit 106, comprising of 3,417 square feet of rentable area as shown in


Appendix “B” to Report PW13026a. The space will be leased on an “as-is” basis with finishing subject to heritage restraints and building permits as applicable;

(iii) Landlord’s Work: None; (iv) Tenants’ Work: The Tenants will, at its sole cost, complete all

necessary interior renovation work to create a look and feel consistent with the Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill and Bar franchise agreement requirements. Estimate value of Tenants’ work: $330,000;

(v) Net Rental Rate: Years 1 to 10: $15.00 per sq. ft. net ($4,271.25/

month +HST, $51,255.00/annually +HST); first year to include three month’s rent free period commencing on date of building permit issuance. The Tenants shall pay market rental rates for any renewal terms;

(vi) Operating Costs: In addition to net rent payable in Recommendation

(a)(v) of Report PW13026a, the Tenants will pay its proportionate share of operating costs including property taxes at an estimated $7.36 per sq. ft. or $25,149.12;

(vii) Lease Security: Tenants will be required to maintain an irrevocable

Letter of Credit in the amount of $30,000, to be held for the first five years of the Lease Term as offered in the Tenants’ proposal submission;

(viii) Lease Inducement: Three months rent free period for fit-up to

commence on building permit issuance; (ix) Parking: Two parking spots will be provided to the Tenants.

Furthermore, the Lister Block parking lot will be made available to the Tenants’ customers between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily;

(b) That the Mayor, and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute

the Lease in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and with content satisfactory to the General Manager of Public Works and the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services.

CARRIED 13. City Repurchase of 10 and 12 Grafton Avenue, Hamilton from Sharifa Ali

and 1651979 Ontario Limited (Sharifa Ali) (PED15036) (Ward 5) (Item 8.7)

(Pearson/Merulla) (a) That the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to repurchase 10 and 12

Grafton Avenue, described as Lots 37 and 38, Plan 497, being all of PIN Nos. 175690245 and 175690246 as shown on Appendix “A” attached to Report PED15036, pursuant to the restrictive covenants contained in the


conveyances to Sharifa Ali and to 1651979 Ontario Limited registered as Instrument Nos. VM264076 and VM264078;

(b) That, as a condition of the repurchase, the City Solicitor be directed to

deduct all outstanding municipal property taxes and local improvement charges from the purchase price;

(c) That the repurchase price of $33,000 per lot (minus outstanding municipal

property taxes and local improvement charges) be charged to Account No. 59259-3561250201 (Beach Properties Sales and Maintenance). The funding for this purchase is to be transferred from the Beach Park Development Reserve No. 108037;

(d) That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

CARRIED 14. Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) Consultation on Provincial

Offences Act (POA) Reform (LS15009) (City Wide) (Item 8.8)

(Jackson/A. Johnson) That the City Solicitor coordinate a submission to the Ministry of the Attorney General, which encourages the Province to enact legislative amendments to allow municipalities to implement Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) as an alternative to Court for POA offences.

CARRIED 15. Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Report 15-001, March 10,

2015 (Item 8.9)

(Partridge/Pearson) (a) Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee Meetings

- Teleconferencing (Item 6.1)

(i) That the Ontario Government consider the appropriate legislative amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 to permit telephone or video conference participation by appointed members of municipal accessibility advisory committees required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005; with the understanding that participation for anyone with a disability will be provided in a manner that is fully accessible to that person;

(ii) That a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Council for the Town

of Richmond Hill;


(b) Accessibility at Healthcare Facilities (Item 8.1)

That staff be directed to initiate consultation with representatives of the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) to determine what steps can be taken to address the issue of barriered access for persons with disabilities to: McMaster University Medical Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Charlton Campus, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – King Campus, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – West 5th - Fennell Campus, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, and St. Peter’s Hospital and report to the ACPD with the results of the consultation;

(c) Automatic Door Opener at the Chedoke Twin Pad Arena Multi- Purpose Facility (Item 8.2)

That staff be directed to move the automatic door actuator at the main doors to the Chedoke Twin Pad Arena Multi-Purpose Facility to a proper location in order to make the doors operable for persons with disabilities and be in compliance with the Ontario Building Code.

CARRIED 16. Citizens’ Jury on Transit Options (CM15005) (City Wide) (Item 8.10)

(Eisenberger/Green) (a) That the Terms of Reference for the Citizens’ Jury Recommendations, attached as Appendix “A” to Report CM15005, be approved; and,

(b) That costs for a Citizens’ Jury in the amount of $140,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Account #110046, be approved.

CARRIED 17. Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool and Bernie Morelli Centre (Item 9.1) (Green/Merulla)

(a) That staff be directed to incorporate the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool into the design of the new Bernie Morelli Centre to ensure the heritage features of the existing facility are preserved;

(b) That staff be directed to complete the accessibility upgrades to Jimmy

Thompson Pool to ensure the facility becomes barrier free, while preserving the heritage aspects of the facility;

(c) That staff be directed to design a one tank leisure pool for the Bernie

Morelli Centre; and,


(d) That staff be directed to report to the General Issues Committee respecting the design of the Bernie Morelli Centre with the incorporation of the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool including capital and annual operational cost impacts, prior to the construction tender being issued.

CARRIED

18. Hamilton Indigenous Justice Strategy (Item 9.2)

(A. Johnson/Green) That the City of Hamilton initiate an Indigenous Justice Strategy, consisting of:

(i) A commitment by the Mayor, the City Manager, available senior staff, and any available Councillors to meet on an occasional basis with Hamilton area Indigenous leaders, at least twice per year, to discuss topics of concern to Indigenous people, with appropriate follow-up by City staff based on what is heard;

(ii) Arrangements for training that creates awareness of the unique issues

and circumstance faced by Indigenous persons be provided to City public servants who occasionally interact with Indigenous citizens;

(iii) An official, symbolic commemoration by Council of the coming of the

Witness Blanket to Hamilton; (iv) A letter sent by the Mayor of Hamilton to the Office of the Prime

Minister, expressing Hamilton Council’s desire that the Prime Minister take significant action on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women, so as to create greater justice and protection for Indigenous girls and women in Hamilton and across Canada; and,

(v) That up to $5,000 be provided to bring the Witness Blanket to Hamilton

Central Library to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. CARRIED

19. Possible Purchase of the Federal Lands Remaining on Pier 8 (Item 9.3)

(Collins/Whitehead) That staff be directed to consult with the Hamilton Waterfront Trust and Federal representatives to discuss the possible purchase of the Federal lands remaining on Pier 8 and report back to the General Issues Committee.

CARRIED

General Issues Committee March 30, 2015 Minutes 15-008 Page 9 of 25 20. Outdoor Entertainment on Restaurant/Bar Patios in Waterfront Areas with

Adjacent Residential Neighbourhoods (Item 9.4) (Eisenberger/Partridge)

That staff be directed to investigate and report to the Planning Committee on how other major cities address outdoor entertainment on restaurant/bar patios in waterfront areas with adjacent residential neighbourhoods and on possible alternatives for permitting such outdoor entertainment.

CARRIED

21. Potential Housing Options and Alternatives for Housing in the West Harbour / Setting Sail Area (Item 9.5)

(Collins/Farr) That the City Manager`s Office, in cooperation with the City`s Housing Services Division, report to the Emergency & Community Services Committee with options and alternatives that seek to address our housing deficit with opportunities that exist in the West Harbour/Setting Sail Area.

CARRIED

22. Dundas Real McCoys – Hosting the Renwick Cup (Item 9.6) (VanderBeek/Ferguson) (a) That the City of Hamilton waive all fees associated with ice rental for the

J.L. Grightmire Memorial Arena for the purpose of hosting the Renwick Cup; and,

(b) That staff be directed to prepare all necessary rental applications and

permits to reflect that all fees have been waived for the Renwick Cup, which is taking place at the Dundas J.L. Grightmire Memorial Arena on April 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2015.

CARRIED 23. Potential Litigation relating to Sewer Damage (LS14035(a)/PW14114(a)) (City Wide) (Item 12.2)

(Pearson/Conley) That Report LS14035(a)/PW14114(a), respecting Potential Litigation relating to Sewer Damage, remain confidential and not be released as a public document.

CARRIED

24. Update respecting the Recruitment of the Integrity Commissioner/Lobbyist Registrar (no copy) (Item 12.3)

(Eisenberger/VanderBeek) (a) That George Rust-D'Eye be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for

the City of Hamilton for up to a period of one (1) year, commencing May 1, 2015.


(b) That George Rust-D'Eye be appointed as the Lobbyist Registrar for the City of Hamilton for a period of two (2) year, commencing May 1, 2015.

(c) That subject to the finalization of the required appointment and contractual

details, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign all necessary documents in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

CARRIED

25. Labour Disruption Contingency Planning (Item 12.4)

(Merulla/Collins) That the update, respecting the Labour Disruption Contingency Planning, be received.

CARRIED

FOR THE INFORMATION OF COMMITTEE: (a) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (Item 1)

The Committee Clerk advised of the following changes to the agenda: (i) Added as Item 4.1 – Delegation Request submitted by Patty Bogumil,

respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool (Item 9.1 on today’s agenda)

(ii) Both staff and the delegate have requested that staff the presentation for

Item 7.2 be heard before Item 6.2.

(iii) Item 9.2 – Hamilton Aboriginal Justice Strategy – Councillor Aidan Johnson has made a few amendments to his motion and a revised copy is before you for consideration.

(iv) Added as Item 12.5 – a Private and Confidential matter respecting the potential Review of the Public Works Department (Green/Pearson) That the agenda for the March 30, 2015 General Issues Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

CARRIED

(b) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (Item 2)

There were no declarations of interest.

General Issues Committee March 30, 2015 Minutes 15-008 Page 11 of 25 (c) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Item 3) (i) March 4, 2015 (Item 3.1)

(Collins/Conley) That the Minutes of the March 4, 2015 meeting of the General Issues Committee be approved, as presented.

CARRIED (d) DELEGATION REQUESTS (Item 4)

(i) Patty Bogumil, respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool (Item 4.1)

(Pearson/B. Johnson) That the delegation request submitted by Patty Bogumil, respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool, be approved to appear before Committee today.

CARRIED (e) Various Advisory Committee Minutes (Item 5.4):

(Eisenberger/Pearson) That the Minutes of the following Advisory Committee meetings be received: (i) Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee, January 13, 2015 (Item

5.4(a))

(ii) Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, February 10, 2015 (Item 5.4(b))

CARRIED

(f) PUBLIC HEARINGS / DELEGATIONS (Item 6)

(i) Norman Kearney, Hamilton Civic League, respecting the Findings of the Public Engagement Campaign during the 2014 Municipal Election and a Plan to Establish a Civic Action Network (Item 6.1)

Mr. Kearney addressed Committee and provided a PowerPoint presentation respecting the Findings of the Public Engagement Campaign during the 2014 Municipal Election and a Plan to Establish a Civic Action Network. The presentation included, but was not limited to, the following:

o The Purpose:

o Facilitate Public Participation in Policy Making o Simplify the Voters’ Search for a Political Match o Track the Performance of Elected Officials


o The Need:

o Low Voter Turnout for the 2014 Federal, Provincial and Municipal Elections

o 2002 Election Canada Study

o Addressing the Needs

o Process

o Hamilton 2014

o Question o Design o Proposals o Voting o Candidate Study o Analysis

o Hamilton 2014 - Action

(Collins/Pearson) That the presentation provided by Norman Kearney, Hamilton Civic League, respecting the Findings of the Public Engagement Campaign during the 2014 Municipal Election and a Plan to Establish a Civic Action Network, be received.

CARRIED A full copy of the presentation is available on the City’s website at www.hamilton.ca or through the Office of the City Clerk.

(ii) Bob Charters, Chairman and Citizen Representative of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, respecting an Update regarding the Hamilton Waterfront Trust (Item 6.2)

Bob Charters and Werner Plessl addressed Committee and provided a presentation respecting an Update regarding the Hamilton Waterfront Trust. The presentation included, but was not limited to, the following:

o About the Hamilton Waterfront Trust

o Goals

o Completed over $15,000,000 in Capital Expenditures to-date:

http://www.hamilton.ca/


o Waterfront Trails o Lakeland Centre o Windermere Basin o Hamilton Waterfront Centre o Waterfront Food Services: Williams Fresh Café, Waterfront

Scoops Ice Cream Parlour and the Waterfront Grill o Waterfront Attractions: Hamiltonian Tour Boat, Hamilton

Harbour Queen, Hamilton Waterfront Trolley o Events: Wingfest, Music on the Waterfront, Hamilton

Harbour Fishing Derby, City of Hamilton Tall Ships, and, the Waterfront Festival of Lights

o Community Outreach Initiatives: Hamilton Waterfront Art Expressions

o Hamilton Waterfront Trust Marine Training Centre o Learn-to-Skate Program o Pier 8 Grounds Events o Harbour West Concept Plan o Hamilton Waterfront Trust 2014 Operating Season o Hamilton Waterfront Trust Operating Results (Unaudited) o Request for Annual Unfunded Hamilton Waterfront Trust

Operating Costs (B. Johnson/Partridge) That the presentation provided by Bob Charters and Werner Plessl, of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, respecting an Update regarding the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, be received.

CARRIED

(Jackson/Farr) WHEREAS, the Hamilton Waterfront Trust has been involved in creating a waterfront destination in our community, promoting a positive image and enhanced tourism; AND WHEREAS, the Hamilton Waterfront Trust has provided design, build and construction services to enhance the waterfront; AND WHEREAS, ‎the work of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust has provided services that support the waterfront and created amenities to enhance the waterfront experience for citizens; AND WHEREAS, the goal of the City of Hamilton is to ensure the Hamilton Waterfront Trust remains sustainable; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That City staff be directed to explore and report back to the General Issues Committee by April 15, 2015, on the feasibility of options for


Committee’s that would see annual base funding transferred to the ‎Hamilton Waterfront Trust in an amount no greater than $310,000 to address increased operational service requirements.

CARRIED (iii) Patty Bogumil, respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool Item

6.3)

Patty Bogumil addressed Committee, respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool (the “Pool”). Ms. Bogumil’s comments included, but were not limited to, the following:

o Ms. Bogumil is the daughter of the late Jimmy Thompson and is, herself, attained a position in the Hamilton Aquatic Hall of Fame.

o This pool should be kept in operation and the property should be

designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Pool was built for the first British Empire Games held in Hamilton in 1930.

o It was also the site of the first international indoor games.

o For approximately 60 years, the Public School Board has held their

swimming meets at the Pool.

o There were numerous swimmers, water polo players and a diver from Hamilton; who were coached and taught to swim by Jimmy Thompson at the Pool, who also competed at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Pan American Games.

o Based on the Cultural Heritage Assessment Report, prepared by

Golder Associates, Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool meets at least three of the criteria for designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

o Given the significance of this Hamilton property, we are requesting

that this property be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The 2015 Pan Am Games would provide a golden opportunity to do so and to show that Hamilton was the City that held the first British Empire (Commonwealth) Games.

(Green/Johnson) The presentation by Patty Bogumil, respecting the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool, be received.

CARRIED A copy of the documents provided by Ms. Bogumil are available on the City’s website at www.hamilton.ca or through the Office of the City Clerk.



(g) PRESENTATIONS (Item 7)

(i) Hamilton's Engagement Committee (CM15001/CES15010/PW15010) (City Wide) (Item 7.1)

Paul Johnson introduced the presentation respecting Hamilton Engagement Committee. The following members of the Hamilton Engagement Committee provided the presentation:

o Layla Abdulrahim-Moore o David Ricketts o Christina Jean Pierre o Mel Walther o Sadie Wolfe o Lou Vecchioni o Dena Honig o Barbra Kubilius

The presentation included, but was not limited to, the following:

o How did the Hamilton Engagement Committee get here?

o The Committee consists of 45 diverse members; students, seniors, parents, newcomers and entrepreneurs.

o The Engagement Charter

o Guiding Principles:

o Transparency and Trust o Accountability and Action o Inclusion and Diversity o Opportunities for Active Participation o Collaboration, Cooperation and Shared Purpose o Ongoing Engagement and Open Communication o Learning, Reflection and Evaluation o Capacity for Engagement

o Why is the Charter Important for Hamilton

o Diversity of Voices o Priorities, Programs and Policies o Improved Relationships and Trust o Learning, Partnerships and Strengthening Community


o Infrastructure and Engagement

o Infrastructure Supports every Service provided by the City of Hamilton

o 2014 Report Card

o Why a New Vision for Hamilton

o How the New Vision will be Used

o Engaging Hamilton in the Conversation

o Hamilton’s Engagement Committee’s Recommendations

(Green/Eisenberger) That the presentation by the Hamilton Engagement Committee, respecting the Public Engagement Charter, be received.

CARRIED

A full copy of the presentation is available on the City’s website at www.hamilton.ca or through the Office of the City Clerk.

Hamilton's Engagement Committee (CM15001/CES15010/PW15010) (City Wide) (Item 7.1) The main motion CARRIED on a Standing Recorded Vote, as follows: Yeas: Eisenberger, Farr, Whitehead, Duvall, Jackson, Collins, Merulla,

Green, A. Johnson, Conley, Pearson, B. Johnson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Pasuta

Total: 15 Absent: Partridge Total: 1

(ii) West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan (PED14002(b)) (Ward

2) (Item 7.2)

Chris Phillips, Senior Advisor, provided a PowerPoint presentation respecting Report PED14002(b) - West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. The presentation included, but was not included to, the following:

o West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan Objectives

o Success Over Time



o The West Harbour Waterfront

o Harbour Waterfront Recreation Master Plan

o West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan

o The Goal

o Leveraging Private-Sector Investment

o Development Ready – Financial Strategy

o 2015 – 2018 Implementation Plan

o Hamilton Waterfront Trust

o Hamilton Economic Development

(Ferguson/Johnson) That the presentation, respecting Report PED14002(b) - West Harbour Waterfront Redevelopment Plan, be received.


(iii) Labour Relations Grievance Activity Reporting and Analysis (2010-

2014) (HUR15003) (City Wide) (Item 7.3)

Lora Fontana, Director of Employee Health and Labour Relations, provided a PowerPoint presentation, respecting Report HUR15003 – the Labour Relations Grievance Activity Reporting and Analysis (2010-2014). The presentation included, but was not limited to, the following:

o Labour Relations Activities

o Total Grievances per Year

o Total Grievances by Union Summary

o Total Grievances by Union

o Union Demographics

o Grievance Category Comparison



o Total Grievances by Department Summary

o Non-Grievance Related Labour Relation Activity Costs

o Total Legal Arbitration and Mediation Costs

o Collective Agreement Activity (Whitehead/VanderBeek) The presentation, respecting Report HUR15003 – the Labour Relations Grievance Activity Reporting & Analysis (2010-2014), be received.


(h) DISCUSSION ITEMS (Item 8)

(i) Ward Boundary Review (CM15004) (City Wide) (Item 8.5)

(Ferguson/Conley) That staff be directed to discontinue the Ward Boundary Review as directed by Council on June 27, 2012 (Item 2 of the General Issues Committee Report 12-017). The Motion above was DEFEATED on the following Standing Recorded Vote: Yeas: Conley, Pearson, Ferguson, VanderBeek, Pasuta, Partridge Total: 6 Nays: Eisenberger, A. Johnson, Farr, Green, Merulla, Collins,

Jackson, Duvall, Whitehead Total: 9 Absent: B. Johnson Total: 1

(i) MOTIONS (Item 9)

Councillor Green introduced the following Motion:

(i) Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool and Bernie Morelli Centre (Item 9.1)

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has a long standing history of sports and recreation in the Pan Am Stadium Precinct;



AND WHEREAS, the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool was built in conjunction with and used for swimming events for the first British Empire Games held in Hamilton in 1930; AND WHEREAS, the Jimmy Thompson Memorial pool is the only surviving structure from this historic event; AND WHEREAS, the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee has recommended that the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool is a facility that meets the criteria for Heritage designation and a facility worthy of full preservation; AND WHEREAS, the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool is of cultural heritage value or interest due to its physical design, it’s setting within the community and its historic association with the development of public recreation facilities in the City of Hamilton; AND WHEREAS, on September 11, 2013, Council approved Item 10 of the General Issues Committee Report 13-017, as amended, including “That an amount up to $17 million for the construction of a seniors’ recreation/community centre in the Pan Am Stadium Precinct be approved"; and; “That any additional costs resulting from not partnering with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, up to a maximum of $2.3 million, be funded from the Unallocated Capital Reserve……”; AND WHEREAS ‎, the project costs shall be funded from Scott Park - New Senior Centre account‎; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to incorporate the Jimmy Thompson

Memorial Pool into the design of the new Bernie Morelli Centre to ensure the heritage features of the existing facility are preserved;

(b) That staff be directed to complete the accessibility upgrades to

Jimmy Thompson Pool to ensure the facility becomes barrier free while preserving the heritage aspects of the facility;

(c) That staff be directed to design a one tank leisure pool for the

Bernie Morelli Centre; and, (d) That staff be directed to report to the General Issues Committee

respecting the design of the Bernie Morelli Centre with the incorporation of the Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool including capital and annual operational cost impacts, prior to the construction tender being issued.


For disposition of this matter, refer to Item 17.

The above Motion CARRIED on the following Standing Recorded Vote: Yeas: Eisenberger, Farr, Whitehead, Duvall, Jackson, Collins, Merulla,

Green, A. Johnson, Conley, Pearson, B. Johnson, VanderBeek, Pasuta

Total: 14 Absent: Ferguson, Partridge Total: 2

(ii) Hamilton Indigenous Justice Strategy (Item 9.2)

Councillor A. Johnson introduced the following Motion: WHEREAS the City of Hamilton has recognized the leadership of urban Aboriginal people, through committees such as the City of Hamilton Aboriginal Advisory Committee and the long standing community direction by the Hamilton Executive Directors’ Aboriginal Coalition and other Aboriginal agencies; WHEREAS Indigenous people are the original Hamiltonians and the original people of the Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Glanbrook, Flamborough, and Dundas areas; AND WHEREAS the City of Hamilton has a good, recent history of co-operation with the First Nations, through such initiatives as conversation about the management of Red Hill Valley and conversation about the deer cull on the Hamilton side of Royal Botanical Gardens land; AND WHEREAS McMaster University and Mohawk College have a thriving Indigenous Studies program and a growing Indigenous student community; AND WHEREAS the First Nations are increasingly significant economic and industrial players across Canada; AND WHEREAS the Hamilton area has a diverse, growing Indigenous population; AND WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada has held that Indigenous are problematically over-represented in our jails, and that action is needed to address this problem; AND WHEREAS Indigenous women in Hamilton are particularly marginalized and threatened, a problem that is part of a broader national story of (according to the RCMP) approximately 1,200 unresolved cases of missing or murdered Indigenous girls and women in Canada;


AND WHEREAS the Legal Strategy Coalition on Violence Against Indigenous Women, of which Amnesty International is a part, observes that the Federal government in Canada is presently not doing enough to address this injustice; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Crown, of which the City of Hamilton is a creature, has special obligations to Indigenous people, as clarified by the Ipperwash Inquiry and by the founding of the provincial Ministry of Indigenous Affairs; AND WHEREAS both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Hamilton have a significant stake in the coming report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is holding its closing events between May 31 and June 3, 2015; AND WHEREAS Indigenous rights are clearly protected as a special category of rights pursuant to the Constitution, particularly including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; AND WHEREAS the Witness Blanket, an important, First Nations community-created art-work memorializing the residential school experience is soon to visit Hamilton’s Central Library; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Hamilton initiate an Indigenous Justice Strategy, consisting of:

(i) A commitment by the Mayor, the City Manager, available senior staff, and any available Councillors to meet on an occasional basis with Hamilton area Indigenous leaders, at least twice per year, to discuss topics of concern to Indigenous people, with appropriate follow-up by city staff based on what is heard;

(ii) Arrangements for training that creates awareness of the unique issues

and circumstance faced by Indigenous persons be provided to City public servants who occasionally interact with Indigenous citizens;

(iii) An official, symbolic commemoration by Council of the coming of the

Witness Blanket to Hamilton; (iv) A letter sent by the Mayor of Hamilton to the Office of the Prime

Minister, expressing Hamilton Council’s desire that the Prime Minister take significant action on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women, so as to create greater justice and protection for Indigenous girls and women in Hamilton and across Canada; and,

(v) That up to $5,000 be provided to bring the Witness Blanket to Hamilton

Central Library to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. CARRIED


For disposition of the matter above, refer to Item 18. (iii) Outdoor Entertainment on Restaurant/Bar Patios in Waterfront Areas with

Adjacent Residential Neighbourhoods (Item 9.4)

Mayor Eisenberger introduced the following Motion:

WHEREAS the City of Hamilton is experiencing redevelopment on Pier 8 that is in keeping with the vision for the waterfront as a diverse, balanced and animated waterfront that aims to enhance the City as a tourism destination; AND WHEREAS a diverse, balanced and animated waterfront that enhances the City as a tourism destination will include outdoor entertainment of various types; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That staff be directed to investigate and report back to the Planning Committee on how other major cities address outdoor entertainment on restaurant/bar patios in waterfront areas with adjacent residential neighbourhoods and on possible alternatives for permitting such outdoor entertainment.


(iv) NOTICES OF MOTION (Item 10) Councillor A. VanderBeek introduced the following Notice of Motion:

Dundas Real McCoys – Hosting the Renwick Cup (Item 10.1) WHEREAS, the Dundas Real McCoys are the 2014 National Allen Cup Champions; AND WHEREAS, the Dundas Real McCoys are the 2015 Robertson Cup Champions; AND WHEREAS, the Dundas Real McCoys will host Kenora in the Renwick Cup on April 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2015 at the Dundas Grightmire Arena; AND WHEREAS, the Dundas Real McCoys are required to pay travel expenses for Kenora of approximately $30,000; AND WHEREAS, these championships bring provincial and national attention to the City of Hamilton and the community of Dundas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:


(a) That the City of Hamilton waive all fees associated with ice rental for the J.L. Grightmire Memorial Arena for the purpose of hosting the Renwick Cup; and,

(b) That staff be directed to prepare all necessary rental applications and

permits to reflect that all fees have been waived for the Renwick Cup, which is taking place at the Dundas J.L. Grightmire Memorial Arena on April 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2015.

(VanderBeek/Ferguson) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Dundas Real McCoys – Hosting the Renwick Cup.

CARRIED


(v) GENERAL INFORMATION / OTHER BUSINESS (Item 11)

(Pearson/Eisenberger) That the following amendments to the General Issues Committee’s Outstanding Business List, be approved:

(a) Amendments to the Outstanding Business List (Item 11.1)

1. Items to be Removed:

(aa) Item “L” – Traffic Calming / Management Policy Update (Addressed as Item 5.3 on today’s agenda (PW07150(b))

(bb) Item “”II” – Citizen’s Panel on Transit Options – Terms of Reference (Addressed as Item 8.10 on today’s agenda (CM15005))

2. Approval of New Due Dates Required:

(aa) Item “I” – Tactical Urbanism Partnership Current Due Date: April 15, 2015 Proposed New Due Date: December 2, 2015

(bb) Item “J” – Cultural Plan

Current Due Date: April 15, 2015 Proposed New Due Date: July 6, 2015

CARRIED

General Issues Committee March 30, 2015 Minutes 15-008 Page 24 of 25 (vi) PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL (Item 12)

(i) Closed Session Minutes – March 4, 2015 (Item 12.1)

As the General Issues Committee determined that no discussion of the March 4, 2015 Closed Session Minutes was required, the Minutes were approved in Open Session, as shown below: (Jackson/Ferguson) (a) That the Closed Session Minutes of the March 4, 2015 meeting of

the General Issues Committee be approved, as presented. (b) That the Closed Session Minutes of the March 4, 2015 meeting of

the General Issues Committee remain confidential and not be released as a public document.

CARRIED (Merulla/Whitehead) That Committee move into Closed Session, respecting Items 12.2 – Report LS14035(a)/PW14114(a) - Potential Litigation Relating to Sewer Damage; 12.3 - Update respecting the Recruitment of the Integrity Commissioner/Lobbyist Registrar; 12.4 - Labour Disruption Contingency Planning; and, 12.5 - Review of the Public Works Department, pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (b), (d), (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (b), (d), (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

CARRIED 12.2 Potential Litigation Relating to Sewer Damage (LS14035(a) /PW14114(a)) (City Wide)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Staff was provided with direction in Closed Session.



12.3 Update respecting the Recruitment of the Integrity Commissioner/Lobbyist Registrar (no copy)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees. For disposition of this matter, refer to Item 24.

12.4 Labour Disruption Contingency Planning (no copy)

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (d) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (d) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.

For Disposition of this matter, refer to Item 25.

12.5 Review of the Public Works Department

Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (b) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-section (b) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including City employees.

There was nothing to report out in Open Session.

(j) ADJOURNMENT (Item 13)

(Pearson/Conley) That, there being no further business, the General Issues Committee, be adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

CARRIED Respectfully submitted, Councillor J. Farr, Deputy Mayor Chair, General Issues Committee

_____________________ Stephanie Paparella Legislative Coordinator Office of the City Clerk

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