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Council Agenda for March 26, 2008

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City of Hamilton

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

 

7:00 p.m.

Albion Room

Hamilton Convention Centre

 

 

Kevin C. Christenson

City Clerk

 

 

 

Please note:      All cellular telephones, pagers and blackberries to be switched to a non-audible function during Council and Committee meetings.

 

                        Agenda available on-line at www.hamilton.ca

 


  1. Approval of Agenda

    The noted items were added to the  Agenda.

    Please refer to the appropriate section of the Agenda.

     

    CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

     

     

    1.      ADDED COMMUNICATIONS

     

    5.29  Correspondence from Michael Desnoyers, Co-Chair, Hamiltonians for Progressive Development, respecting Airport Economic Growth District Community Liaison Committee’s Terms of Reference and Composition (Item 14 of ED&P Report 08-005)

     

              Recommendation:       Be received.

     

     

    2.      COMMITTEE REPORTS “TO BE DISTRIBUTED”

     

    6.5    Board of Health Report 08-004, March 25, 2008

     

    6.6    Economic Development and Planning Committee Report 08-005, March 18, 2008

     

    6.7    Committee of the Whole Report 08-015, March 20, 2008

     

    6.8    Committee of the Whole Report 08-016, March 25, 2008

     

    6.9    Committee of the Whole Report 08-017, March 26, 2008 (BUDGET) – Report deleted from the agenda as it will be considered by Council at a special meeting on March 27, 2008

     

     

    3.      “INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR WALKING” – Attachment to Motion 7.1

     

     

    4.      BY-LAW LISTING

  2. Declaration of Interest
  3. Ceremonial Activities
  4. Minutes of the meeting of City Council held on:

    4.1       February 27, 2008

     

    4.2       February 28, 2008 special meeting

     

    4.3       March 5, 2008 special meeting

     

  5. Communications

    5.1      Correspondence from Juanita Gledhill respecting Macassa Lodge Specialized Adult Weekend Program approval for One-Time recurring funding in 2008/2009

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.2      Correspondence from Premier Dalton McGuinty respecting Permits to Take Water Applications

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.3      Correspondence from Jim Whelan, President, Ontario Harness Horse Association respecting reductions in race days at Flamboro Downs

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.4      Correspondence from Richard Koroscil, President/CEO and Ron Foxcroft, Chairman, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport/Tradeport International respecting City’s support of land purchase

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.5      Correspondence from Paul Moist, National President, CUPE-SCFP respecting support for long-term and sustainable funding for municipal infrastructure

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.6      Correspondence from the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Jim Bradley respecting creating pedestrian friendly environments

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.7      Correspondence from Keith Murch, Assistant CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Grand River Conservation Authority respecting Grand River Conservation Authority General Levy

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.8      MaCorrespondence from the Honourable Minister of Finance, James Flaherty respecting VIA Rail Station

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.9      Correspondence from the Honourable Deputy Minister of Emergency Planning and Management respecting municipal requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.10    Correspondence from the Honourable Minister of Finance James Flaherty respecting City of Hamilton’s views and recommendations in preparation for the 2008 Budget

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.11    Correspondence from the Town of Amherstburg respecting Lead Testing Mandated by Province for Municipal Drinking Water

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.12    Correspondence from the Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty respecting Lister Block Rehabilitation Program and the City’s request for approval to use the $7 million provincial capital grant

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

    5.13    Correspondence from The Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Jim Watson respecting amendment to Provincial Funding Agreement for the purchase of Lister Block

     

                Recommendation:    Be received

     

     5.14   Correspondence from E. Butt, President, Cab Drivers Welfare Association of Hamilton respecting installation of safety shields

     

                Recommendation:    Be received and referred to the special Economic Development and Planning Committee

     

    5.15   Correspondence from Town of Newmarket respecting miss use of disabled parking permits and parking spaces

     

                Recommendation:    Be received and referred to the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities for comment and to the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Committee for a report to the Economic Development and Planning Committee

     

    5.16    Correspondence from the Town of Milton respecting security deposits for pit/quarry rehabilitation

     

                Recommendation:    That the resolution approved by City Council at its meeting of February 27, 2008 (attached) be forwarded to the Town of Milton

     

    5.17    Correspondence from Tyler MacLeod, President, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce respecting recommendations by the Waterfront Revitalization Task Force on the West Harbour Waterfront Recreation Master Plan

     

                Recommendation:    Be received and referred to the Public Works Committee

     

    5.18   Correspondence from the Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting draft criteria for Growing the Greenbelt – Consultation 2008

     

                Recommendation:    Be received and referred to the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development for a report to the  Economic Development and Planning Committee

     

    5.19   Correspondence from the Region of Niagara respecting amendment to Bill C-22 – addition of seats in the House of Commons

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.20    Correspondence from the City of Ottawa respecting Banning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Children

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.21    Correspondence from Chief of Police Brian Mullan respecting Police Investigation – Breach of Confidential Information

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.22   Correspondence from the Region of Halton requesting the Province assume funding responsibility for GO Transit Growth

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.23    Correspondence from The Honourable Minister of Natural Resources, Donna Cansfield respecting Community Beach Ponds

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.24    Correspondence from Mayor Dave Bronconnier, City of Calgary respecting FCM Big City mayors Caucus meeting on February 8, 2008 and motion respecting The City of Calgary’s revised Military Leave policy

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.25   Correspondence from The Region of Durham respecting 2008 Budget Process – GO Transit

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.26    Correspondence from the City of St. Catharines respecting Representation by Population

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.27   Correspondence from the Town of Tecumseh respecting Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program (MRIF)

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.28    Correspondence from Carol Hochu, Ontario Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association respecting Carlisle groundwater-based municipal drinking water system

     

                Recommendation:    For the consideration of Council

     

    5.29  MaCorrespondence from Michael Desnoyers, Co-Chair, Hamiltonians for Progressive Development, respecting Airport Economic Growth District Community Liaison Committee’s Terms of Reference and Composition (Item 14 of ED&P Report 08-005)

     

              Recommendation:       Be received.

  6. Committee Reports

    6.1       Public Works Committee Report 08-005, March 17, 2008

     

    6.2       Audit and Administration Committee Report 08-004, March 19, 2008

     

    6.3      Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 08-004, March 19, 2008

     

    6.4       Committee of the Whole Report 08-014, March 5, 2008

     

    6.5       Board of Health Report 08-004, March 25, 2008 (to be distributed)

     

    6.6      Economic Development and Planning Committee Report 08-005, March 18, 2008 (to be distributed)

     

    6.7       MarCommittee of the Whole Report 08-015, March 20, 2008 (to be distributed)

     

    6.8       Committee of the Whole Report 08-016, March 25, 2008 (to be distributed)

     

    6.9       Committee of the Whole Report 08-017, March 26, 2008 (BUDGET) (to be distributed) – Report deleted from the agenda as it will be considered by Council at a special meeting on March 27, 2008

     

  7. NOTICES OF MOTION
  8. STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
  9. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
  10. BY-LAWS

    By-laws

  11. ADJOURNMENT
  12. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS

     

     

    Issue

    Date Action Initiated

    Lead Dept/Div

    Status

    Agenda Item

    A.  

    Sanitary Sewer

    Construction West 5th Street

    Sept.

    26/07

     

    Tabled by Council

    Subsection (e) of Item 17, Public Works Report 07-011