CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15-013 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Council Chambers Hamilton City Hall 71 Main Street West
Present: Mayor F. Eisenberger, Deputy Mayor M. Green Councillors A. Johnson, J. Farr, S. Merulla, C. Collins, T. Jackson, S. Duvall, T. Whitehead, D. Conley, M. Pearson, B. Johnson, L. Ferguson, A. VanderBeek, R. Pasuta, J. Partridge ______
Mayor Eisenberger called the meeting to order and called upon Pastor Michael Smith of the United Pentecostal Church to lead Council in prayer.
Mayor Eisenberger called on Councillor Whitehead to come forward to make a presentation. On behalf of the Gilkson Community Association, Councillor Whitehead presented Councillor Farr with 100 hockey jerseys for the Skate the Dream Project. Councillor Farr thanked Councillor Whitehead and the Gilkson Community Association for their donation.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Clerk advised of the following changes to the agenda:
ADDED NOTICES OF MOTIONS
8.1 Exemption Request from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to Regulate – 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario
8.2 Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
8.3 Hamilton Rib Fest – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
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8.4 Maintain Hydro One as a Wholly Owned Public Asset for the Benefit of all Ontarians
8.5 Fostering the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project
8.6 Gun Amnesty and Buyback Program For Unwanted and Illegal Firearms
(Pearson/B. Johnson) That the agenda for the May 27, 2015 meeting of Council be approved, as amended.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Ferguson declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 8 of General Issues Committee Report 15-011 respecting UBER Review (PED15039), as he has family members in the taxi industry.
Councillor B. Johnson declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 19 of General Issues Committee Report 15-011 respecting a Memorandum of Local Amendment – Hamilton-Halton General Contractors Association and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of American, Local 18; and, the Corporation of the City of Hamilton, as she has family members who are members of the union.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 May 13, 2015
(Partridge/B. Johnson) That the Minutes of the May 13, 2015, meeting of Council be approved, as presented. CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
That Council Communications 5.1 through 5.6 be approved, as amended:
(Green/Farr) 5.1 Correspondence from Bruno Gratta respecting the development of 184 Kensington Avenue North.
Recommendation: Be received.
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(Partridge/Pasuta) 5.2 Correspondence from Bob Angione, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Trent Lakes, requesting support for proposed amendments to the Provincial Policy Statement and the Aggregate Resources Act.
Recommendation: Be received and referred the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development.
(Green/Farr) 5.3 Correspondence from the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, respecting the Auditor General's Report on Winter Highway Maintenance.
Recommendation: Be received.
(Green/Farr) 5.4 Correspondence respecting the preservation of the Auchmar Estate.
(a) Correspondence from Catherine Nasmith, Provincial President, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, respecting the preservation of the Auchmar Estate.
(b) Correspondence from Monique Taylor, MPP, Hamilton Mountain, respecting the preservation of the Auchmar Estate.
Recommendation: Be received.
(Green/Farr) 5.5 Correspondence from Max A. Cananzi, President and CEO, Horizon Utilities Corporation, respecting the Presentation to Council as a Shareholder on the matter of Horizon’s Merger Opportunity.
Recommendation: Be received.
(Pasuta/Partridge) 5.6 Correspondence from Michael Stephenson, Regional Director General, Transport Canada, Ontario Region, respecting the creation of the Ports Asset Transfer Program.
Recommendation: Be received and referred to the Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee.
CARRIED
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(Ferguson/B. Johnson) That Council move into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Committee Reports. CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 15-009
(Partridge/Pasuta) That the NINTH Report of the Planning Committee (attached hereto) be adopted and the information section received. CARRIED
GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE REPORT 15-011
(Eisenberger/Whitehead) That Item 13 of the General Issues Committee Report 15-011, respecting the Auchmar Non-Binding Request for Proposals, be amended by adding sub-section (f), to read as follows:
13. Auchmar Non-Binding Request for Proposals (PED15072) (Ward 8) (Item 8.11)
(a) That the Request for Proposals for The Use, Adaptive Re-Use, Conservation, and Management of the Auchmar Estate in the City of Hamilton (Contract Number C3-06-14) be terminated;
(b) That the Real Estate Section of the Economic Development Division of the Planning and Economic Development Department be authorized and directed to enter into negotiations for the sale of the land and buildings, legally described as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 62R-15401, with a right of way over Part 1 on Plan 62R-15401, as shown in Appendix “A” attached to Report PED15072, in accordance with the “Procedural By-law for the Sale of Land”, being By-law No. 14-204 and substantially on terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “B” attached to Report PED15072, and any such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development Department;
(c) That the Manager of Real Estate be authorized to retain the services of an independent qualified appraiser, in good standing with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, to establish a fair market value of the subject property;
(d) That all costs, including legal, appraisal and real estate, be debited to 10005 – Revolving Fund-Historic Properties; and,
(e) That the Manager of Real Estate be directed to report back to the General Issues Committee with any potential purchasers that have (i) substantially met the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “B” attached to Report PED15072, and any such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate Council Minutes 15-013 May 27, 2015 Page 5 of 18
by the General Manager, Planning and Economic Development Department, and (ii) entered into an offer to purchase agreement with the City.
(f) That, as part of the conditions for a potential Agreement of Purchase and Sale, staff be directed to include a clause that provides the City of Hamilton a first right of refusal, should the new property owner choose to subsequently re-sell the land and buildings, legally described as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 62R-15401, with a right of way over Part 1 on Plan 62R-15401, currently known as the Auchmar Estate. CARRIED
(Farr/B. Johnson) That Item 16 (a) of the General Issues Committee Report 15-011, respecting Grants Sub-Committee Report 15-001, May 8, 2015, be amended by adding sub-section (viii) and (ix) to read as follows:
16. Grants Sub-Committee Report 15-001, May 8, 2015 (Item 8.14)
(viii) That the recommended 2015 City Enrichment Fund grant for the Factory Media Centre, Annual Operations, in the amount of $10,410, be approved.
(ix) That the recommended 2015 City Enrichment Fund grant for Culture for Kids in the Arts, Annual Operations, in the amount of $9,000, be approved. CARRIED
(B. Johnson/Ferguson) That Item e(i) of the General Issues Committee Report 15-011 respecting Gord McNulty, 2015 Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) Convention Committee, respecting the CAHS’s 52nd National Convention and Annual General Meeting to be held June 17-21, 2015 in Hamilton (Item 6.1) be lifted from the Information Section and added as Item #21 to Report 15-011. CARRIED
21. Financial Support for Transportation Costs of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) National Convention and Annual General Meeting (AGM)
(B. Johnson/Ferguson) Whereas, the City of Hamilton will be the host city for the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) National Convention and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from June 17-21, 2015;
Whereas, the last Canadian Aviation Historical Society convention held in Hamilton was 1984; Council Minutes 15-013 May 27, 2015 Page 6 of 18
Whereas, there will be delegates from across Canada and the United States coming to Hamilton;
Whereas, there will be economic benefits to the City as a result of the convention; and
Whereas, convention organizers have been coordinating with the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum;
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That Council provide financial support towards the transportations costs of the convention and AGM in the amount of $520; and
(b) That the costs for supporting the CAHS be funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve (110046) CARRIED
(Eisenberger/Partridge) That the ELEVENTH Report of the General Issues Committee (attached hereto) be adopted, as amended, and the information section received. CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT 15-007
1. HSR Bus Traffic on Redfern Avenue (PW15039) (Ward 8) (Outstanding Business List)
(Whitehead/Jackson) That PW Report 15039 respecting HSR Bus Traffic on Redfern Avenue be referred back to the Public Works Committee. CARRIED
(Merulla/Collins) That the SEVENTH Report of the Public Works Committee (attached hereto) be adopted, as amended, and the information section received. CARRIED
BOARD OF HEALTH REPORT 15-005
(Ferguson/B. Johnson) That the FIFTH Report of the Board of Health (attached hereto) be adopted, and the information section received. CARRIED
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EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 15-005
8. Purchase of New Stretchers and Loading Systems (CS15026) (City Wide) (Item 8.2)
Councillor Ferguson and Councillor Pasuta requested to be recorded as being opposed to this Item.
(Whitehead/Duvall) That the FIFTH Report of the Emergency and Community Services Committee (attached hereto) be adopted, and the information section received. CARRIED
(Green/Farr) That the Committee of the Whole Rise and Report. CARRIED
MOTIONS
7.1 Hamilton East Food Bank
(Collins/Merulla) That Item 13 of the Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Report 14-008, which was approved by Council on September 24, 2014, be amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following in lieu thereof:
13. Hamilton East Food Bank (Item 9.1)
That the request for funding, through the 2014 Community Partnership Program Reserves in the amount of $15,000, to offset a portion of the operating costs for a new Hamilton East Food Bank through the end of the 2014 calendar year, be approved; contingent upon the Ward 5 Councillor providing the required 2014 application and associated documents to the Coordinator of the Community Partnership Program for review/rating of a Community Partnership Program application.
That the request for funding, through the 2014 Community Partnership Program Reserves in the amount of $15,000, to offset a portion of the operating costs for a new Hamilton East Food Bank, facilitated by St. Matthews House, through the end of the 2014 calendar year, be approved; contingent upon:
(i) The Ward 5 Councillor providing the required 2014 application and associated documents to the Coordinator of the Community Partnership Program for review/rating of a Community Partnership Program application; and,
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(ii) St. Matthews House confirming to the City of Hamilton the location of the program and that the Hamilton East Food Bank Program is fully operational by October 1, 2015.
CARRIED
7.2 Exemption Request from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to Regulate Fences – 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario
(VanderBeek/Pasuta) Whereas, the City of Hamilton has passed By-law 10-142 being a by-law to regulate fences;
And whereas, By-law 10-142 restricts the height of a fence to 0.9m within 3.0m of a front lot line, but the height may be increased to 2.0m if the fence is more than 3.0m from the front lot line;
And whereas, the property at 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario is a triangular shaped lot with the outdoor amenity area located in the front and side yard;
And whereas, the owner of the property wishes to erect a 2.0m high fence along their front lot line for privacy and safety considerations;
And whereas, the proposed 2.0m high fence will not have any negative effects on adjoining properties or affect safe vehicular access to and from the property or adjoining property;
And whereas, exemptions to the Fence By-law are permitted where approval under the Planning Act has been granted but a fence for a single family dwelling is not subject to Planning Act approval;
Therefore be it resolved:
That the requested exemption from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to regulate fences, to permit a 2.0m high fence along the front lot line for the property at 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario, be approved. CARRIED
7.3 Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
(Duvall/Whitehead) Whereas, Hamilton City Council has received Notice (attached hereto as Appendix “A”) from Mr. Joe Seroski on behalf of the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo- Pitch League, that they wish to obtain approval for a Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence to sell alcohol on June 19, 2015 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; June 20, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and June 21, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Turner Council Minutes 15-013 May 27, 2015 Page 9 of 18
Field located at 344 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, Ontario, during the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament taking place in Hamilton, Ontario;
Whereas, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requires that if a permit holder is not a registered charity or non-profit organization, that a resolution of the Council is required to designate the event as one of municipal significance; and
Whereas, the City of Hamilton does not have an objection to the Liquor Licence Serving Time Extension for the following establishment;
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That the City of Hamilton hereby deems the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo- Pitch League June Tournament, being held in the City of Hamilton, Ontario on June 19, 20 and 21, 2015, as municipally significant; and,
(b) That the following applicant be provided a copy of this resolution for inclusion with their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:
(i) Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League c/o Mr. Joe Seroski, Hamilton, Ontario. CARRIED
7.4 Hamilton Rib Fest – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
(Conley/Pearson) Whereas, Hamilton City Council has received Notice (attached hereto as Appendix “A”) from Mr. Justin Brown on behalf of the Fourword Thinking, that they wish to obtain approval for a Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence to sell alcohol on June 5, 2015 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; June 6, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and June 7, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Valley Park located at 970 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek, Ontario, during the Hamilton Rib Fest taking place in Hamilton, Ontario;
Whereas, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requires that if a permit holder is not a registered charity or non-profit organization, that a resolution of the Council is required to designate the event as one of municipal significance; and
Whereas, the City of Hamilton does not have an objection to the Liquor Licence Serving Time Extension for the following establishment;
Therefore be it resolved:
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(a) That the City of Hamilton hereby deems the Hamilton Rib Fest, being held in the City of Stoney Creek, Ontario on June 5, 6 and 7, 2015, as municipally significant; and,
(b) That the following applicant be provided a copy of this resolution for Inclusion with their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:
(i) Fourword Thinking c/o Mr. Justin Brown, Toronto, Ontario.
CARRIED 7.5 Fostering the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project
(Merulla/Farr) Whereas, the Province of Ontario has just announced that the City of Hamilton will receive Light Rail Transit (LRT) funding that will see the B-Line run from McMaster University through downtown Hamilton to Queenston Circle (Ward 4, East Hamilton);
Whereas, the LRT will connect directly to the new West Harbour GO Station, which is now under construction, and protect for a future, high-order pedestrian connection to the Hamilton Centre GO Station;
Whereas, procurement for the LRT will start in 2017, with construction starting in 2019;
Whereas, the Province will extend GO rail service on the Lakeshore West line from the West Harbour GO Station at James Street North to a new GO station at Centennial Parkway in eastern Hamilton, with construction is expected to begin in 2017, with completion in 2019;
Whereas, this undertaking equates to up to $1B in investment in Hamilton to build a new Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, including construction and;
Whereas, this announcement and scope of work will affect significant regions of the entire City of Hamilton, specifically around the B-Line, and GO station(s);
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That the City Manager be directed to report back on creating an office to facilitate the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, working closely with Metrolinx;
(b) That a Light Rail Transit (LRT) Sub-Committee of Council be struck; and
(c) That the affected Councillors along the B-Line corridor be asked to participate on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Sub-Committee. CARRIED Council Minutes 15-013 May 27, 2015 Page 11 of 18
7.6 Safer City Initiative – Gun Amnesty and Buyback Program for Unwanted and Illegal Firearms
(Green/Eisenberger) Whereas, reducing violent crime and enhancing community safety is a priority for the City of Hamilton;
Whereas, there has been a spate of recent brazen violent crimes including but not limited to a midday shooting on Sunday May 17, 2015;
Whereas, a 2014 gun amnesty program organized by the Hamilton Police Service saw 374 guns and almost 20,000 rounds of ammunition turned in to police; and
Whereas, in the year 2000, a gun buyback program in Toronto turned in 2,000 illegal and unwanted firearms to police;
Therefore be it resolved:
That the Hamilton Police Service consider and advise Council on the feasibility of an extended gun amnesty and buyback program for unwanted and illegal firearms, owned by residents living in the City of Hamilton; and,
That a source of funding be identified for the program.
The above motion CARRIED on a unanimous Standing Recorded Vote as follows:
Yeas: Mayor Eisenberger, A. Johnson, J. Farr, 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
Total: 16
NOTICES OF MOTIONS
8.1 Exemption Request from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to Regulate Fences– 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario
Councillor VanderBeek introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, the City of Hamilton has passed By-law 10-142 being a by-law to regulate fences;
And whereas, By-law 10-142 restricts the height of a fence to 0.9m within 3.0m of a front lot line, but the height may be increased to 2.0m if the fence is more than 3.0m from the front lot line;
And whereas, the property at 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario is a triangular shaped lot with the outdoor amenity area located in the front and side yard; Council Minutes 15-013 May 27, 2015 Page 12 of 18
And whereas, the owner of the property wishes to erect a 2.0m high fence along their front lot line for privacy and safety considerations;
And whereas, the proposed 2.0m high fence will not have any negative effects on adjoining properties or affect safe vehicular access to and from the property or adjoining property;
And whereas, exemptions to the Fence By-law are permitted where approval under the Planning Act has been granted but a fence for a single family dwelling is not subject to Planning Act approval;
Therefore be it resolved:
That the requested exemption from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to regulate fences, to permit a 2.0m high fence along the front lot line for the property at 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario, be approved.
(VanderBeek/ Partridge) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Exemption Request from By-law 10-142, being a by-law to Regulate Fences – 18 Hillsdale Court, Dundas, Ontario.
CARRIED For disposition on this matter refer to Item 7.2
8.2 Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
Councillor Duvall introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, Hamilton City Council has received Notice (attached hereto as Appendix “A”) from Mr. Joe Seroski on behalf of the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo- Pitch League, that they wish to obtain approval for a Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence to sell alcohol on June 19, 2015 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; June 20, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and June 21, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Turner Field located at 344 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, Ontario, during the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament taking place in Hamilton, Ontario;
Whereas, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requires that if a permit holder is not a registered charity or non-profit organization, that a resolution of the Council is required to designate the event as one of municipal significance; and
Whereas, the City of Hamilton does not have an objection to the Liquor Licence Serving Time Extension for the following establishment; Therefore be it resolved:
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(a) That the City of Hamilton hereby deems the Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament, being held in the City of Hamilton, Ontario on June 19, 20 and 21, 2015, as municipally significant; and,
(b) That the following applicant be provided a copy of this resolution for inclusion with their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:
(i) Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League c/o Mr. Joe Seroski, Hamilton, Ontario. CARRIED
(Duvall/Whitehead) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League June Tournament – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence. CARRIED
For disposition on this matter refer to Item 7.3.
8.3 Hamilton Rib Fest – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence
Councillor Conley introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, Hamilton City Council has received Notice (attached hereto as Appendix “A”) from Mr. Justin Brown on behalf of the Fourword Thinking, that they wish to obtain approval for a Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence to sell alcohol on June 5, 2015 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; June 6, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and June 7, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Valley Park located at 970 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek, Ontario, during the Hamilton Rib Fest taking place in Hamilton, Ontario;
Whereas, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requires that if a permit holder is not a registered charity or non-profit organization, that a resolution of the Council is required to designate the event as one of municipal significance; and
Whereas, the City of Hamilton does not have an objection to the Liquor Licence Serving Time Extension for the following establishment;
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That the City of Hamilton hereby deems the Hamilton Rib Fest, being held in the City of Stoney Creek, Ontario on June 5, 6 and 7, 2015, as municipally significant; and,
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(b) That the following applicant be provided a copy of this resolution for Inclusion with their application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:
(i) Fourword Thinking c/o Mr. Justin Brown, Toronto, Ontario.
(Conley/Pearson) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Hamilton Rib Fest – Special Occasion Permit Liquor Licence. CARRIED
For disposition on this matter refer to Item 7.4.
8.4 Maintain Hydro One as a Wholly Owned Public Asset for the Benefit of all Ontarians
Councillor Merulla introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, the public electricity system in Ontario is a critical asset to the economy;
Whereas, the public electricity system generates significant revenue for municipal and provincial governments and gives Ontario a competitive advantage;
Whereas, local control and decision making is important to meet the needs of our communities and residents;
Whereas, local electricity distribution companies provide a source of stable and predictable revenue to our communities;
Whereas, some Ontario municipalities have examined possible sales or mergers of their local distribution companies, and have decided not to sell to Hydro One or the private sector; and
Whereas, the privatization, partial or whole, of electricity has led to higher rates and less control;
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That the City of Hamilton call on the provincial government to:
(i) Stop the sale of any part of Hydro One, and maintain Hydro One as a wholly owned public asset for the benefit of all Ontarians;
(ii) Strengthen Hydro One by investing in the next generation of workers and upgrading aging infrastructure; and
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(iii) Respect the autonomy and local decision-making powers of local distribution companies by not forcing these companies into mergers or sales;
(b) That the City of Hamilton circulate this resolution for support to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Electricity Distributors Association.
8.5 Fostering the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project
Councillor Merulla introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, the Province of Ontario has just announced that the City of Hamilton will receive Light Rail Transit (LRT) funding that will see the B-Line run from McMaster University through downtown Hamilton to Queenston Circle (Ward 4, East Hamilton);
Whereas, the LRT will connect directly to the new West Harbour GO Station, which is now under construction, and protect for a future, high-order pedestrian connection to the Hamilton Centre GO Station;
Whereas, procurement for the LRT will start in 2017, with construction starting in 2019;
Whereas, the Province will extend GO rail service on the Lakeshore West line from the West Harbour GO Station at James Street North to a new GO station at Centennial Parkway in eastern Hamilton, with construction is expected to begin in 2017, with completion in 2019;
Whereas, this undertaking equates to up to $1B in investment in Hamilton to build a new Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, including construction and;
Whereas, this announcement and scope of work will affect significant regions of the entire City of Hamilton, specifically around the B-Line, and GO station(s);
Therefore be it resolved:
(a) That the City Manager be directed to report back on creating an office to facilitate the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, working closely with Metrolinx;
(b) That a Light Rail Transit (LRT) Sub-Committee of Council be struck; and
(c) That the affected Councillors along the B-Line corridor be asked to participate on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Sub-Committee.
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(Merulla/Farr) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Fostering the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. CARRIED For disposition on this matter refer to Item 7.5.
8.6 Safer City Initiative – Gun Amnesty and Buyback Program for Unwanted and Illegal Firearms
Councillor Green introduced the following Notice of Motion:
Whereas, reducing violent crime and enhancing community safety is a priority for the City of Hamilton;
Whereas, there has been a spate of recent brazen violent crimes including but not limited to a midday shooting on Sunday May 17, 2015;
Whereas, a 2014 gun amnesty program organized by the Hamilton Police Service saw 374 guns and almost 20,000 rounds of ammunition turned in to police; and
Whereas, in the year 2000, a gun buyback program in Toronto turned in 2,000 illegal and unwanted firearms to police;
Therefore be it resolved:
That the Hamilton Police Service consider and advise Council on the feasibility of an extended gun amnesty and buyback program for unwanted and illegal firearms, owned by residents living in the City of Hamilton; and,
That a source of funding be identified for the program.
(Green/Farr) That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting Safer City Initiative – Gun Amnesty and Buyback Program for Unwanted and Illegal Firearms. CARRIED For disposition on this matter refer to Item 7.6.
STATEMENT BY MEMBERS
Members of Council used this opportunity to discuss matters of general interest.
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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
10.1 Selection Committee Report 15-008, May 14, 2015
(Whitehead/Duvall) That the following individuals be appointed for a term commencing May 28, 2015 and to expire with the current term of Council or until such time as successors are appointed:
1. Committee of Adjustment (Item 3.1 (a)):
(i) Victor Joel Abraham (ii) Mark Dudzic (iii) Paul Mallard (iv) William Pearce (v) Margaret Smith (vi) Dale Smith (vii) Ian Dunlop (viii) Nancie Mleczko (ix) Laverne Gaddye
2. Hamilton Library Board (Item 3.1 (b)):
(i) Clare Wagner (ii) Douglas G. Brown (iii) Vikki Cecchetto (iv) Suzan Fawcett (v) Jennifer Gautrey (vi) Mary Ann Leach (vii) Lori Spence Smith (viii) John Kirkpatrick (ix) George Geczy
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
(Green/A. Johnson) That Bills No. 15-134 to No. 15-142 be passed, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-laws be numbered and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to read as follows:
By-law No.
134 To Amend By-law No. 01-215, To Regulate Traffic: Schedule 10 – No Left Turn Schedule 13 – Designated Traffic Lanes
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135 To Amend By-law No. 01-218, as amended, To Regulate On-Street Parking: Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones Schedule 9 – Alternate Side Parking Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones Schedule 13 – No Stopping Zones Schedule 20 – School Bus Loading Zones
136 To Incorporate City Land Designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 on Plan 62R13724 into Highland Road
137 Respecting Removal of Part Lot Control for the creation of maintenance easements regarding Lots 2-33 (inclusive), 35-44 (inclusive), 46-47 (inclusive), 49-58 (inclusive), 61-68 (inclusive), 70, 72-77 (inclusive), 79, 81-86 (inclusive), 88-92 (inclusive), 95-97 (inclusive), 99-115, (inclusive) 117-130 (inclusive), 132-133 (inclusive), and 135-166 (inclusive), on Registered Plan 62M-1207, known as Summerlea West – Phase 5.
138 Being a By-law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties
139 To Adopt: Official Plan Amendment No. 37 to the Urban Hamilton Official Plan Respecting: Lands located on 157 Parkside Drive, also known as Part of Block 149, Block 151, 158, 173 & 175 of Plan 62M-1183, Part Lot 10, Conc. 4, within the former Town of Flamborough, Hamilton
140 To Amend Zoning By-law No. 90-145-Z (Flamborough), Respecting Lands Located at 157 Parkside Drive, in the former Town of Flamborough, now in the City of Hamilton
141 To Amend Zoning By-law No. 05-200, Respecting the Lands Located at 157 Parkside Drive
142 To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council
CARRIED
(Partridge/Farr) That there being no further business, the City Council meeting be adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor Fred Eisenberger
Rose Caterini City Clerk