​ City of Hamilton GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE ADDENDUM Meeting #: 19-020 Date: October 16, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall 71 Main Street West Stephanie Paparella, Legislative Coordinator (905) 546-2424 ext. 3993 6. DELEGATION REQUESTS *6.1 Nicole Smith, Extinction Rebellion Hamilton, respecting Item 11.1 - Feasibility of a Municipal Carbon Tax to Generate Revenue from Fossil Fuel Pipelines within the Boundaries of the City of Hamilton (For the October 16th GIC) *6.2 Mike Wood, Hamilton ACORN, respecting Item 10.7 - Barton Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program - 301-303 Barton Street East, Hamilton (PED19192) (For the October 16th GIC) 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS *9.1 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Community, Culture and Recreation Stream Intake (FCS19080) (City Wide) MOVED FROM ITEM 10.1 - PRESENTATION ADDED 12. NOTICES OF MOTION *12.1 Multi-Use Community Hub for Diverse and Marginalized Communities 14. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 of 30 *14.4 Airport Sub-Committee Report 19-004 - September 20, 2019 - Item 2 - REVISED Appendix "B" to TradePort / City Lease Negotiation Information Report (PED19084(a)) (City Wide) Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-section (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270; and, Section 239(2), Sub-section (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertain to 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 municipality or local board. PLEASE REFER TO ITEM 10.2 FOR THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THIS REPORT. *14.5 Material Recycling Facility Request for Proposals (LS19040)(City Wide) Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City's Procedural By-law 18-270, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) 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; the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 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 municipality or local board. Page 3 of 30 6.1 Form: Request to Speak to Committee of Council Submitted on Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 9:11pm ==Committee Requested== Committee: General Issues Committee ==Requestor Information== Name of Individual: Nicole Smith Name of Organization: Extinction Rebellion Hamilton Contact Number: Email Address: Mailing Address: Reason(s) for delegation request: 11.2 Feasibility of a Municipal Carbon Tax to Generate Revenue from Fossil Fuel Pipelines within the Boundaries of the City of Hamilton Will you be requesting funds from the City? No Will you be submitting a formal presentation? Yes Page 4 of 30 Municipal Carbon Tax By Dec. 2020 Page 5 of 30 Background (a) Climate Emergency and Carbon Taxes: Thanks to Council: declared climate emergency in March, looking at the feasibility of a municipal carbon tax, Nov 4 event. Good support in Ontario for carbon taxes, once people understand benefit to them: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/in-key- ontario-commuter-ridings-around-toronto-and-hamilton-roughly-60- support-carbon-pricing-877010295.html Page 6 of 30 Background (b) Business As Usual vs Low Carbon Assumptions: (Appendix C to Hamilton and Burlington Low Carbon Scenario and Technical Report, 2016 to 2050) Page 5 "Nearly 70% of Hamilton’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are associated with the steel Industry." Page 22 The overall Hamilton plan appears to expect no significant reductions in GHGs from the steel industry before 2030 (!) Page 7 of 30 Background (c) Details of coal use in steel industries: Coal is used in primary production of steel. Difficulty is finding another primary production ingredient that can replace coal. Stelco's Hamilton coke plant piloting way to replace coal with old shredded railway ties as a carbon source. Won’t be 100% Page 8 of 30 Background (d) Current City Timelines - Significant Reductions by 2050: From the City’s Energy Policies and Initiatives: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-initiatives/strategies-actions/office-energy- initiatives Greenhouse Gas emissions – 80% reduction by 2050 and the interim target of 50% by 2030 Page 9 of 30 2) The Next 18 Months are critical From https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48964736 “Last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that to keep the rise in global temperatures below 1.5C this century, emissions of carbon dioxide would have to be cut by 45% by 2030... "The climate math is brutally clear: While the world can't be healed within the next few years, it may be fatally wounded by negligence until 2020," said Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, founder and now director emeritus of the Potsdam Climate Institute... ‘As countries usually scope out their plans over five and 10 year timeframes, if the 45% carbon cut target by 2030 is to be met then the plans really need to be on the table by the end of 2020.’ Page 10 of 30 Extinction Rebellion Hamilton Extinction Rebellion UK has inspired an international movement that is non-violent and prepared to undertake acts of civil disobedience for the purpose of motivating governments at all levels everywhere to act before it is too late. Extinction Rebellion Hamilton is not here to specify how to achieve net zero GHG emissions. That task is for other groups and experts. Extinction Rebellion Hamilton is here today to confer with you who lead Hamilton on a few of the deadly challenges facing our community and on possible local steps to work together Page 11 of 30 Extinction Rebellion Values https://rebellion.earth/the-truth/about-us/ Our Principles and Values All are welcome who want to adhere to our principles and values: 1. we have a shared vision of change Creating a world that is fit for generations to come. 2. we set our mission on what is necessary Mobilising 3.5% of the population to achieve system change – using ideas such as “Momentum-driven organising” to achieve this. 3. we need a regenerative culture Creating a culture which is healthy, resilient and adaptable. 4. we openly challenge ourselves and our toxic system Leaving our comfort zones to take action for change. Page 12 of 30 Extinction Rebellion Values 5. we value reflecting and learning Following a cycle of action, reflection, learning, and planning for more action. Learning from other movements and contexts as well as our own experiences. 6. we welcome everyone and every part of everyone Working actively to create safer and more accessible spaces. 7. we actively mitigate for power Breaking down hierarchies of power for more equitable participation. 8. we avoid blaming and shaming We live in a toxic system, but no one individual is to blame. 9. we are a non-violent network Using non-violent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about change. 10. we are based on autonomy and decentralisation We collectively create the structures we need to challenge power. Anyone who follows these core principles and values can take action in the name of Extinction Rebellion. Page 13 of 30 XR Hamilton Demands https://xrhamont.org/our-demands OUR DEMANDS TELL THE TRUTH Government must tell the truth by declaring a climate and ecological emergency, working with other institutions to communicate the urgency for change. ACT NOW Government must act now to halt biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025. BEYOND POLITICS Government must create and be led by the decisions of a Citizens’ Assembly on climate and ecological justice. Page 14 of 30 First Step As a first step, we want town halls in every ward to learn the truth about whatever it will take to avoid runaway climate change and ecological collapse, globally and locally. Hamilton can lead Ontario and Canada into a zero carbon future starting now, before it is too late. Thank you for your time. Page 15 of 30 6.2 Form: Request to Speak to Committee of Council Submitted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 11:51 am ==Committee Requested== Committee: General Issues Committee ==Requestor Information== Name of Individual: Mike Wood Name of Organization: Hamilton ACORN Contact Number: Email Address: [email protected] Mailing Address: Reason(s) for delegation request: Delegation in regards to item 10.7 Barton Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program - 301-303 Barton Street East Will you be requesting funds from the City? No Will you be submitting a formal presentation? Yes Page 16 of 30 Page 17 of 30 Page 18 of 30 CITY OF HAMILTON CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Financial Planning, Administration and Policy Division TO: Mayor and Members General Issues Committee COMMITTEE DATE: October 16, 2019 SUBJECT/REPORT NO: Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation Stream Intake (FCS19080) (City Wide) WARD(S) AFFECTED: City Wide PREPARED BY: John Savoia (905) 546-2424 Ext. 7298 SUBMITTED BY: Brian McMullen Director, Financial Planning, Administration and Policy Corporate Services Department SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATIONS (a) That the projects listed in Appendix “A” to Report FCS19080, be approved as the City of Hamilton’s submission for consideration to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure for the approximate requested funding amount of $233.3 M for projects with total project costs of $318.2 M in accordance with the terms