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, September 10, 2003

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Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 2

1. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 August 13, 2003 3. PUBLIC MEETINGS

None

4. ITEMS REFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

4.1 Application for a Change in Zoning for Lands Located South of Stonechurch Road West Known Municipally as 956 Upper Paradise Road (Hamilton) (PD03192) (Ward 8) (referred from HSC on August 6, 2003)

4.2 Application to Amend the Flamborough Official Plan and Zoning By-

law No. 90-145-Z, Millgrove Garden Supplies (Flamborough) (PD03189) (Ward 14) (referred from HSC on August 6, 2003)

4.2.1 Letter from Kathy Laforme, 722 - 5th Concession Road West

4.3 Smoking By-law No. 02-054 One-year Review HCS03033 (City

Wide) (Referred from Hearings Sub-Committee on February 13, 2002))

4.4 Progress on Homelessness in Hamilton (HCS03034) (City Wide)

( Referred from Hearings Sub-Committee on May 28, 2003)

4.5 Glanbrook Home Support Programme Inc. (FCS03111) (City Wide) (Referred from Hearings Sub-Committee on March 20, 2003)

5. DELEGATIONS

5.1 Mr. Chris Green respecting sidewalks on Etherington Crescent

5.2 Mr. Pat DeCaria on behalf of the Hair Stylists Industry respecting costs/fees applied to hair salons and barbershops through licensing and public health

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 3

5.3 Ms. Darlene Burkett on behalf of the Disability Action and Networking Group respecting concerns about disability issues

5.4 Mr. Brian McHattie respecting opportunities presented by applying

a bottom-up community economic development approach in Hamilton

5.5 Mr. Vernon Nawagesic and others, on behalf of the Social Action

Committee of the Hamilton and District Social Workers Association respecting poverty and homelessness

5.6 Mr. Mark Williams on behalf of Homelessness Initiative Campaign

for Adequate Welfare (HICFAW) respecting report titled "A Portrait of Poverty"

5.7 Mr. Murray Lumley respecting Campaign for Adequate Welfare and

Disability Benefits 6. MOTIONS 7. NOTICES OF MOTIONS 8. GENERAL INFORMATION 9. IN-CAMERA 10. ADJOURNMENT

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 4

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

A. Smoking By-Law one-year review

February 13, 2002

PH&CS Referred to staff to review operation on by-law, comments received etc. during first year

After By-Law has been on operation for a year.

B. Age of Consent issue

March 27, 2002

Legal, with PH&CS

Staff directed to report back to Committee. Matter also referred to Police Services Board. Matter tabled at HSC June 4, 2003, to allow delegates more time to review report.

October 23,02 Dec 02 Q2/03 Q3/03

C. Affordable Housing Policy

March 27, 2002

Planning and Development

Staff directed to report back and to consider the request for a Tenant Advisory Committee.

June 02 Q1/03

D Status of Council Resolution regarding the provision of schools to keep pace with new developments

June 19, 2002

Planning and Development

Staff to provide status update to Committee

As soon as possible Q1/03 Q2/03

E Marijuana grow operations

July 10, 2002

City Manager Staff to report back regarding use of existing City powers, potential need for new powers to control problem. Report to include consultation with additional agencies, as required.

As soon as possible

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 5

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

F Wearing of outlawed motor cycle gang colours

May 14, 2003

City Manager/ Legal

Staff to bring a further In-Camera report to Committee.

G Security cameras to assist in reducing graffiti-offer to provide them free to City

August 14, 2002

Public Works and Police Services Board

Staff to meet with proponent and report back

Q1/03

H Stainless steel advertising panels on QEW and elsewhere

August 14, 2002

Corporate Services & Public Works

Staff to meet with proponent and report back

Q1/03

I Water Quality and Quantity Carlisle

Sept. 11, 2002

Public Works Installation of cisterns on new developments on community well systems

Before the end of October Q1/03 March 19,2003

J Urban Braille Sept. 11, 2002

Planning and Development-Downtown

Staff to report with recommendations on ways to avoid obstructions to urban braille

Q1/03

K City-wide Plan for parks in neighbourhoods

Sept 18,2002

Planning and Development/Parks

Staff to report back on how systemic planning for parks is done, and provide this information or provide time lines for the work.

L Maintenance of yard sewers and private drains

November 2002

Public Works Staff directed to hold Information Sessions, then report back with preferred Option.

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 6

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

M Sewer rates on Stone Church Road, between west Fifth and Upper James

December 11, 2002

Public Works Staff directed to meet with delegation and Ward Councillor and to report back

N Revenue Generation proposals

January 22,2003

City Manager Staff directed to investigate sale of advertising on roadways, selling `naming` rights for City facilities etc.

ASAP

O Universal bus passes for Mohawk students

January 22,2003

HSR Staff directed to review with Mohawk universal bus passes and bus passes for students over age of 19

ASAP

P Graffiti By-Law February 12, 2003

Building Staff directed to initiate community consultation process for new by-law

Q3/03

Q Request for presentation by Ministry of Environment on their enforcement procedures

February 12,2003

Clerks Staff have written to Ministry and telephoned to request presentation. Response still awaited.

R Glanbrook Home Support Services

March 26,2003

Finance Staff to report back on use of interest on unallocated reserves from Glanbrook, to assist programme.

Q2/03

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 7

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

S

SPRC Report-Children in Hamilton

April 09, 2003

Public Health and Recreation

Staff directed to co-ordinate Workshop, to councillors, SPRC, Hamilton Foundation and others, then report back.

Q3/03

T 27-29 Hess Street, proposed patio

May 7, 2003

Public Works Matter tabled pending resolution of occupancy issues.

U Electricity cost reduction systems

May 14,2003

Public Works Staff directed to meet with proponent, review RFP timing and to report back

V Hovercraft service across Lake Ontario

May 14,2003

Public Works/ Economic Development

Staff directed to meet with all stakeholders regarding alternative transit solutions on lake Ontario and to report back.

W Policy for Gateway/directional signs to BIA/other organised retail business districts

May 14,2003

Downtown Renewal/ Public Works

Staff to develop policy, consult with HABIA, then report back

X Site Alteration By-law

May 21, 2003

Building Staff to report back after one year, regarding the workings of the By-law

Q2/04

Hearings Sub-Committee September 10, 2003 8

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

Y Traffic Study for Mud Street area Review of police presence in Mud street area

May 21, 2003 May 21, 2003

Public Works Police Services

Staff to study issues of speeding, speed reductions, street lights, double line painting, Request to Police Services to review police presence in area.

Z Implications for local beef farming and public health of Mad Cow Disease

May 21, 2003

Public Health and recreation services.

Staff to review issues and report back.

AA SPRC Report on Homelessness

May 28, 2003

Public Health and recreation services

Staff to review report and the 26 recommendations and report back.

BB Traffic safety audit of the Gurnett neighbourhood

May 28, 2003

Public Works Staff to engage consultant for the work, then report back to Committee

CC Trades Licences June 11, 2003

Planning and development

Staff to report back on whole picture of licences, including, but not limited to, the recent changes in Burlington, City charging where the Province charges

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Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

DD Cycling Issues June 18, 2003

Public Works Staff to report back on cycling infrastructure improvements, installation of bikeracks on buses, review of City bike network, review of City website regarding cycling content.

ASAP

EE Property issues-draining of swimming pool water and depositing of grass clippings on adjacent properties

June 25,2003

Building and Legal

Staff to consider ways to address issues, consult with other municipalities and report back to Committee of the Whole.

FF Hess Street Entertainment District

July 9, 2003 Building Ward Councillor, police, bar owners and staff to negotiate final fee schedule for additional policing and enforcement, then staff to report back

By end of February, 2004.

GG Master Plan for Glanbrook Sports Facility, Binbrook Road

July 9, 2003 Public Health and Community Services

Staff (with possible use of consultants)directed to prepare Master Plan for Binbrook Sports facility, to include undeveloped lands, funding to come from Glanbrook Parkland development Charge reserve.

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Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

HH Turf at Ivor Wynne Stadium

July 9, 2003 Public Works Staff directed to review use of Ivor Wynne Stadium for FIFA approved games, consulting with local soccer groups and CSA., then report back.

II Proposal for Canadian Music Hall of Fame at Pier 8

August 13 Planning and Development

Staff directed to contact CARAS within context of Setting Sail process, and following completion of the Setting Sail process, to consider feasibility of location of museum in this location, and report back to Committee on each item.

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Hearings Sub-Committee

DEFERRED BUSINESS

Issue

Date Action

Initiated Lead

Dept/Div Status Date

A. 126-128 Sanford Avenue North-rezoning application

April 17,2002

Planning and Development

Public Meeting deferred to allow

additional discussions to take

place

B

Hamilton Bio Conversion, 2380 Brampton Street

July 9,03 Planning and Development

Report deferred again to allow applicant to

provide additional information

regarding odour control issues.

C

422, 426, 428, 440, 456, 464 and 466 Beach Boulevard

August 6, 2003

Planning and Development

Report tabled to allow additional discussions to take place between Ward Councillor and all parties, regarding height and buffering

D

956Upper Paradise August 6, 2003

Planning and Development

Report tabled to allow additional

discussions to take place between

Ward Councillor and all parties

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E

Millgrove Garden Supplies, 5th Concession Road West

August 6, 2003

Planning and Development

Report tabled to allow Ward Councillor to hold public meeting in area. Public Health and Licencing staff to inspect property and to involve Provincial staff as required.