A.

Fee Waiver Policy

June 15/04

Recreation Division

(Gary Makins)

Staff was directed to report back on the issue of recovering staff costs during tournaments when fees are waived.

June

18/08

B.

Use, Renovation & Replacement Study – Phase 1A Report

Oct. 3/07

Report 07-012, Item (d) (Report ECS07068)

Strategic Services Division

(Terry Quinn)

Prior to Phase II report coming to E&CS, staff to review suggestions and direction provided in Report 07-012, Item (d) and prepare a report to the E&CS Committee (Phase 1A).

April

16/08

C.

Use, Renovation & Replacement Study – Phase II Report

Oct. 3/07

Report 07-012, Item (1 (b) (Report ECS07068)

Strategic Services Division

(Terry Quinn)

That Phase II of the Use, Renovating and Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation and Public Use Facilities explore the “re-purpose” of existing facilities to forgo any facility closures.

June

18/08

D.

Arena Renovation / Replacement – Morgan Firestone Arena

Dec. 15/04

Council (Item 11)

Recreation Division

(Coralee Secore)

Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility of twinning Morgan Firestone Arena with no impact on the budget.

Pending Use, Renovation & Replacement Study

E.

Arena Renovation / Replacement – Valley Park Arena

Dec. 15/04

Council (Item 11)

Recreation Division

(Coralee Secore)

Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility of twinning the Valley Park Arena, with no impact on the budget.

Pending Use, Renovation & Replacement Study

F.

Saltfleet Arena – Persons w/ Disabilities Request

May 10/05

(CS Committee – Item 10.1)

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

Staff was directed to evaluate this request and to determine where it may line up in the list of City recreation priorities, regarding persons with disabilities, and report back to Committee.

Pending Use, Renovation & Replacement Study

G.

Roomers & Boarders Update

Dec 13/05

Feb 28/06

PHCS & PED

(Marty Hazell)

Address concerns expressed in the presentation by the Housing Help Centre

May

21/08

H.

City’s Strategy to Manage Greenspace and Open Space Deficiencies

Mar. 21/06

(CS Committee Item (g))

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

Staff was directed to communicate with staff from the Long Range Planning and Development and Real Estate Divisions, as well as the Open Space Development Section, respecting the City’s strategy to manage greenspace and open space deficiencies.

Staff was also directed to request that a rep.  from these Divisions/Sections attend to provide an update.

May

21/08

I.

Little Africa Plaque

Oct. 10/06 Council

Culture Division, Joint Plaquing Sub-Committee

(Anna Bradford)

That Item 2, of C S Report 06-009, be referred back to the Hamilton Historical Board’s Joint Plaquing Sub-committee to allow for further consultation with the Black History Committee, the African Workers’ Project Committee and other Historians of African decent respecting the Little Africa Plaque, and report back to the E&CS Committee.

December

3/08

J.

City Owned Golf Courses

Jan. 17/07

E&CS – Item (g)

Recreation Division

(Coralee Secore)

Staff were directed to report back to the E&CS  Committee on the following:

(i)   Whether or not City owned golf course lands may be sold commercially.

(ii)  Estimated value of the City owned golf course lands.

May

21/08

K.

Needs Study for a New Seniors Facility in the lower end of the City

Mar. 6/07

COW Budget

Recreation Division

(John Kirkpatrick)

Staff were directed to include in the report the criteria, which is being used and address the earmarking of funds for 2009/2010 and report back to the E&CS Committee.    

To be forwarded to the 2009 Budget Deliberations

L.

Campaign for Adequate Welfare and Disability Benefits

E&CS

(Mar. 21/07, Item (h))

Social Development and Early Childhood Services

(Jane Soldera)

Staff was directed to develop a strategy for ongoing lobbying in areas identified in the presentation, provided in Item 6.2, and report back to the E&CS Committee.

June

18/08

M.

Soccer Pitches throughout the City of Hamilton

E&CS

June 6/07

Report 07-008, Item (f)

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

That staff report back, to the E&CS Committee, respecting the current availability of soccer pitches, and a plan to evaluate future needs, which is to include a strategy to create additional facilities including, but not limited to, new fields and the conversion of existing facilities.

June

4/08

N.

Farmers’ Market – Implications of Operating the Market by an Independent Operator

E&CS

June 20/07

Item (n)(i)

CS06008(b)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

Staff were directed to: analyze the legal, financial and staffing implications of operating the Hamilton Farmers’ Market by an independent corporation owned by the City of Hamilton, and report back to the E&CS Committee.

May

7/08

O.

Farmers’ Market – Free Bus Passes and/or Tokens for Market Shoppers

E&CS

June 20/07

Item (n)(ii)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

Staff were directed to Investigate the possibility of providing free or subsidized bus passes and/or tokens, to Hamilton Farmers’ Market shoppers, with consideration given to using Provincial Gas Tax funding for this purpose and report back to the E&CS Committee..

June

18/08

P.

Farmers’ Market – Costing and Relocation (Temporary)

E&CS

June 20/07

Item (o)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

Staff were directed to investigate temporary locations and the costs associated with the relocation of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, during renovations to the existing Market, and report back to the E&CS Committee.

TBA pending resolution of law suit

Q.

Farmers’ Market – By-law Appeal Process

E&CS

June 20/07

Item (q)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

Staff were directed to investigate an appeal process for stallholders whose contracts have been suspended or cancelled, pursuant to By-law 92-310, as amended, and who wish to appeal the decision of the GM of Community Services to suspend or cancel such contracts, and report back to the E&CS Committee.

March

19/08

R.

Adequacy of Ontario Works Social Assistance Rates and the Economic Impact of Ontario Child Benefit Monies

E&CS

June 20/07

Items (i) & (r)

Employment & Income Support Branch (Gillian Hendry), and Social Development & Early Childhood Services (Jane Soldera)

Staff were directed to report back to the E&CS Committee respecting the adequacy of the Ontario Works social assistance rates, and the estimated costs of providing inadequate social assistance to our community; both currently with regard to services and the economic impact and, in the future, with respect to public health, education and economic development.

The report is also to include the economic impact of monies, from the Ontario Child Benefit, being returned to families and their children.

June

18/08

S.

State of Care for Seniors

E&CS

June 20/07

Item (s)

Social Development & Early Childhood Services (Jane Soldera), Macassa Lodge  (Vicki Woodcox), and  Wentworth Lodge (Lynda Secord)

Staff was directed to report back to the E&CS Committee, asap, outlining the costs and benefits associated with providing institutionalized care vs. the costs of providing Homecare services in order to assist Seniors in remaining in their own homes for as long as possible.

June

18/08

T.

Alternatives to Collaborate on the Improvement of Ambulance Dispatch Services

July 11/07

COW Report 07-023

Item 7(b)(v)

HES05006(a)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division

(Brent Browett)

That staff meet with the MOHLTC to discuss the 3 alternatives, outlined in Report HES05006(a), to collaborate on the improvement of ambulance dispatch services as follows and report back to the E&CS Committee:

April

16/08

U.

Plan on How to Redevelop the Oriole Crescent Housing Complex

Aug. 8/07

COW Report 07-024

Item 26

Housing Division

(Chris Murray)

That the CityHousing Hamilton staff investigate the Toronto Regent Park experience and report back to the E&CS Committee with a plan on how to redevelop the Oriole Crescent housing complex (with consideration to other CityHousing Hamilton developments).

June

18/08

V.

Feasibility of Moving Staff to First Place

Sept. 5/07

E&CS Report 07-010,

Item (i)

Housing Division

(Chris Murray)

The General Manager of Community Services was directed to investigate the financial and operational impacts of moving staff, of the Housing Division, from 55 Hess Street South as well as possibly moving staff of the General Manager’s Office, into vacant space at First Place Hamilton, and report back to the E&CS Committee as soon as possible.

June

18/08

W.

Ice Rates and Times for Non-Affiliated Clubs

May 9/06

(CS Committee – Item (g) – subsection (b))

Sept. 19/07

E&CS

Report 07-011, Item 2

Recreation Division

(b) That staff be directed to bring forward a report, outlining the costs associated with the analysis of the City’s outdoor recreational facilities, to the 2008 budget process for consideration.

To be forwarded to the 2008 Budget Deliberations

X.

Provinces Contribution to Hamilton’s Long-term Care Facilities

Oct. 3/07

Report 07-012, Item (e)

Homes for the Aged

(Vicki Woodcox)

Staff was directed to bring forward an Information Report, to a future meeting of the E&CS Committee, which outlines the Provinces contribution and participation with respect to Hamilton’s long-term care facilities.

March

19/08

Y.

Beach Canal Lighthouse Group Presentation

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 

07-012

Item 5(b)

Beach Lighthouse Operational Study and Heritage Building Assessment ECS07073 (Ward 5)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

That as a condition to providing the funding mentioned in item (a) the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group will provide a presentation of the Business and Operations Plan and the results of the Cultural Heritage assessment to the Emergency & Community Services Committee.

TBD - 2009

Z.

City of Hamilton Events Strategy

Nov. 7/08

E&CS,

Report 

07-013

Item 3

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

That staff be directed to prepare and Events Strategy for the City of Hamilton, which outlines the City’s role in the delivery and support of Special Events within Hamilton.

TBD - 2009

AA.

Artificial Outdoor Ice Rinks

Jan. 17/07

E&CS – Item (h)

Sept. 19/07

Report

07-011,

Item 2

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

Artificial Outdoor Ice Rinks (ECS07049) (City Wide) (Item 8.1)

(b) That staff be directed to bring forward a report, outlining the costs associated with the analysis of the City’s outdoor recreational facilities, to the 2008 budget process for consideration.

To be forwarded to the 2008 Budget Deliberations

BB.

Gore Park Master Plan - Memorials Honouring Hamilton Military Personnel

Oct. 24/07

Council,

Item 7.3(b)(a)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

(a)Staff was directed to study, as part of the Gore Park Master Plan, the feasibility of incorporating a memorial honouring Hamilton military personnel who have died while on duty during peace keeping missions, and report back to committee and Council;

Pending finalization of Gore Park Master Plan

CC.

Military Memorial at all City of Hamilton Cenotaphs and Military Monuments (other than Gore Park)

Oct. 24/07

Council,

Item 7.3(b)(b)

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

(b) Staff was directed to study and report back on the feasibility of incorporating a memorial at all City of Hamilton cenotaphs and military monuments.

May 7/08

DD.

Strategic Plan for the Emergency Food Sector

Dec. 5/07

E&CS

Report 07-015, Item 12

Housing Division

(Chris Murray)

That staff be directed to provide a report back to the Emergency & Community Services Committee, respecting the Strategic Plan for the emergency food sector.

Oct.

22/08

EE.

City of Hamilton’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration Initiative (PED070257/ECS07069)

Council

Oct. 10/07

ED&P, Report 07-017, Item 8

Culture Division

(Anna Bradford)

Advisory Committee to be established and Report to come back re: Strategy for City’s 1812 Commemoration

June 18/08

(Pending 2008 budget approval)

FF.

Squash Courts at Chedoke Golf Club

Dec. 5/07

E&CS

Report 07-015, Item (l)

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility and costs associated with adding a squash court(s) at Chedoke Golf Club and report back to the Emergency & Community Services Committee.

May

21/08

GG.

Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes - Termination of Section 95 Operating Agreement

Nov. 28/07

Council

Item 5.2

Housing Division

(Chris Murray)

Referred to the General Manager of Community Services for a report to the E&CS Committee.

May

7/08

HH.

Ancaster Little League – Hosting for 2010 Canadian Little League Championships

Nov. 28/07

Council

Item 5.12

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

Referred to the General Manager of Community Services for a report to the E&CS Committee.

May

21/08

II.

Feasibility of Providing Full or Partial Free Transit to Hamilton Residents

Dec. 12.07

Council

Item 7.1

Public Works Department, Transit Division

Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility and impacts of the costs for the entire public transit system being paid for by the general levy in order to provide free public transit to the citizens of Hamilton and report back to the Emergency & Community Services Committee.

May

21/08

JJ.

Open Skate Sessions on P.A. Days

March 19/08

E&CS

Report  08-004

Item (h)

Recreation Division

(Diane LaPointe-Kay)

That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of providing open skate sessions at one or more City arenas, on scheduled School Board P.A. days, and report to the Emergency & Community Services Committee.

Oct.

8/08

KK.

Seniors Advisory Committee - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

Beverly Neill – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

September

3/08

(Annual)

LL.

Hamilton Historical Board - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

Anna Bradford – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

September17/08

(Annual)

MM.

Arts Advisory Commission - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

Anna Bradford – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

October

8/08

(Annual)

NN.

Food, Shelter and Housing Advisory Committee - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

David Brodati – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

October

22/08

(Annual)

OO.

Hamilton Youth Advisory Committee - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

Mark Weingartner – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

November 5/08

(Annual)

PP.

Tenant Advisory Committee - Presentation respecting achievements to-date to E&CS Committee.

Oct. 3/07

E&CS,

Report 07-012

Item 4

Tammy Morasse – Staff Liaison

That the City of Hamilton Volunteer Committees prepare and provide a presentation, with the assistance of their staff liaisons, to the E&CS Committee on an annual basis, which outlines their achievements to-date.

November

19/08

(Annual)