Hamilton -AGENDA WEST HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT SUB=COMMITTEE Thursday, May 5, 2016 3:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room, Hamilton Waterfront-Trust Centre
47 Discovery Drive Hamilton, Ontario Lauri Leduc . Legislative Coordinator 905=546=2424 Ext. 4102
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 February 6, 2016
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DELEGATION REQUESTS 4.1 Delegation Request from Bill Curran, TCA Architects, respecting the Potential Relocation of the Rail Yard and a Vision for what would replace it (for a future meeting) 4.2
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Delegation Request from Keven Piper, Harbour West Neighbours, respecting Analysis and Comment on the Pier 8 Urban Design Study (for today's meeting)
CONSENT ITEMS DELEGATIONS 6.1 Delegation from Graham Crawford respecting Creating a Vision for Piers 6, 7 and 8 (approved at the February 9, 2016 meeting) (no copy)
West Harbour Development Sub-Committee
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PRESENTATIONS 7.1
Update from Werner Plessl, Executive Director, Hamilton Waterfront Trust and Chris Firth-Eagland, Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton Conservation Authority, respecting the West Harbour Recreation Master Plan
7.2 Pier 8 Urban Design Study (Colour copies of Items 7.1 and 7.2 can be obtained by contacting the Legislative Coordinator)
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DISCUSSION ITEMS 8.1 Community Engagement Status Update (no copy)
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GENERAL INFORMATION/OTHER BUSINESS
10. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 10.1
Closed Session Minutes - February 9, 2016 Pursuant toSection 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300,
and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes and to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
10.2
Land Transfer Settlement from the Federal Government to City of Hamilton Pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300,
and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for City purposes and to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Hamilton West Harbour Development Sub-Committee
Minutes t6-001 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Room 264, City Hall 71 Main Street West
Present:
Mayor F. Eisenberger Councillor A. Johnson (Chair) Councillors C. Collins and J. Farr (Vice Chair)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ISSUES COMMITTEE:
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Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair (Item A)
(Farr/Collins) (a) That Councillor A. Johnson be appointed Chair of the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee for the 2014-2018 Term of Council; and,
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That Councillor J. Farr be appointed Vice-Chair of the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee for the 2014-2018 Term of Council.
CARRIED
FOR THE INFORMATION OF COMMITTEE: (a) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (Item 1) The Committee Clerk advised of the following Change to the Agenda:
West Harbour Development Sub-Committee Minutes 16-001
(i)
February 9, 2016
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Amendment to Item 4.1 - a Delegation Request from Graham Crawford respecting Creating a Vision for Piers 6, 7 and 8 listed in the agenda as a request for today's meeting be instead changed to a request for a future meeting.
(Collins/Farr) That the Agenda for the February 9, 2016 meeting of the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee be approved, as amended.
CARRIED (b)
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (Item 2) There were no declarations of interest.
(c)
DELEGATION REQUESTS (Item 3) (Collins/Farr) That the delegation request from Graham Crawford respecting Creating a Vision for Piers 6, 7, and 8 be approved for a future meeting.
CARRIED
(d)
PRESENTATIONS (Item 7) (i)
Update respecting the West Harbour Overview (Item 7.1) Mr. Chris Phillips, Senior Advisor, Office of the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, provided the Committee with an overview respecting the West Harbour with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation has been retained for the official record. Mr. Phillips's presentation included, but was not limited to, the following information: • "Setting Sail" Secondary Plan and Core Principles = West HarbourVision Statement = Success of the West Harbour Waterfront over time ° Barton-Tiffany Mixed-Use and Public-Space Enhancements ° Vision as established in 2010 = Bayfront Park and Macassa Bay Recreational and Environmental Components • The Main Basin o Full Public Access to the water's edge o New Commercial Village and Public Space o Marina Re-Build and Expansion
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Piers 7 & 8 o Refining the Vision for Re-Development o Creating New Public Spaces o Shoreline Enhancements opening Spring 2016 o Development Ready by 2018
(Collins/Farr) That the update respecting the West Harbour Overview, be received.
CARRIED
(ii)
Verbal Update respecting the West Harbour Initiatives Capital Projects Status (Item 7.2) Mr. Gavin Norman, Manager, Waterfront Development, Public Works
Department, provided an overview on the status of West Harbour Initiatives Capital Projects. Mr. Norman referred to Report CASP1516 (the Status of West Harbour Capital Works) as part of his update. Mr. Norman's update included, but was not limited to, the following: • A tender for a new marina breakwater was recently awarded; it came in under the estimated budget • Work is being done on a design for tender with the Hamilton Port Authority and the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club for a reconfiguration of the marina • Work continues on an assessment of buildings on Piers
6 and 7 °
Water quality is continuing to be assessed in coordination with Public Health Services; a work plan is
being finalized •
Steps to complete a list of work respecting the Zoning Application and Draft Plan of Subdivision Process for Piers 6, 7 and 8 and steps are being taken
(Collins/Farr) That the update respecting the West Harbour Initiatives Capital Projects Status, be received.
CARRIED
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February 9, 2016
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Verbal Update respecting the Community Engagement Status (Item 7.3) Mr. Chris Phillips, Senior Advisor, Office of the General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, provided the Committee with an update respecting the Community Engagement Status. Mr. Phillips reported that the community engagement process, started in May of 2015, is ongoing. In April of 2016 a session on how to move forward will be held. A Community Engagement staff member dedicated to the West Harbour redevelopment will be starting later in February. Mr. Phillips and Mr. Paul Johnson, Director, LRT Project Coordination, indicated that the goal of the consultation is to engage as many members of the boarder community as possible. Community engagement measures across the City will also be undertaken to help demonstrate how the West Harbour affects quality of life as well as investment opportunities and economic benefits.
(Collins/Farr) That the update respecting the Community Engagement Status, be received.
CARRIED
(iv)
Update respecting the West Harbour Real Estate Disposition Overview
(Item 7.4) Mr. Chris Phillips introduced Ms. Sheila Botting, Partner and Canadian Real Estate Leader with Deloitte. Ms. Botting provided the Committee with an overview respecting Real Estate Disposition for the West Harbour. Ms. Botting was joined by Mr. Antony P. Lorius, Vice President, Real Estate, Deloitte and Mr. Craig Leslie, Manager, Real Estate and Financial Advisor, Deloitte.
Ms. Botting addressed the Committee with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation has been retained for the official record. The presentation included, but was not limited to, the following information: • • ° • •
West Harbour Affordable Housing and Transition Strategy Real Estate Framework Summary Background toWest Harbour West Harbour Markets and Feasibility West HarbourAffordable Housing
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® Decision Making and Framework ® Implementation and Transition Plan Property Summaries
(Farr/Collins) That the update respecting the West Harbour Real Estate Disposition Overview, be received.
CARRIED (Collins/Farr) That staff be directed to prepare a Request for Expressions of Interest to determine the extent of interest from the development community in the opportunities that exist for Pier 8 with a report back to the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee by the 4th Quarter of 2016. . CARRIED
(e) PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL (Added Item 11) (Collins/Farr) That the West Harbour Development Sub-Committee move into Closed Session respecting Item 7.4 pursuant to Section 8.1, Sub-sections (c) and (e) of the City's Procedural By-law 14-300, and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (c) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.
CARRIED (i)
Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land (Added Item 11.1) (Collins/Farr) That the Private and Confidential update respecting the Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land, be received.
CARRIED There was nothing to report in Open Session.
(ii) Litigation or Potential Litigation (Added Item 11.2) (Collins/Farr) That the Private and Confidential update respecting Litigation or Potential Litigation, be received.
CARRIED There was nothing to report in Open Session.
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(f) ADJOURNMENT (Item 12) (Collins/Farr) That there being no further business the West Harbour Development SubCommittee be adjourned at 1:17 p.m.
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Councillor A. Johnson, Chair
West Harbour Development Sub-Committee
Lauri Leduc Legislative Coordinator
Office of the City Clerk
Form: Request to Speak to Committee of Council Submitted on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 = 1:28pm ==Committee Requested==
Committee: Advisory/Sub-Committee Name of Sub=Committee: West Harbour Development Sub=
Committee
==Requestor Information==
Name of Individual: Bill Curran Name of Organization: TCA Architects Mailing Address: 301-118 James St. N.
TCA/Thier+Curran Architects Inc. Reason(s) for delegation request: Respecting the potential relocation of the Railyard and a Vision for what would replace it.
Will you be requesting funds from the City? No Will you be submitting a formal presentation? Yes
Form: Request to Speak to Committee of Council Submitted on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 11:05am ==Committee Requested==
Committee: Advisory/Sub-Committee Name of Sub-Committee: West Harbour
== Req uestor I nformation==
Name of Individual: Keven Piper Name of Organization: Harbour West Neighbours
Reason(s) for delegation request: To provide analysis and comment
on the Pier 8 Urban Design Study Will you be requesting funds from the City? No Will you be submitting a formal presentation? Yes
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Total Potential Units (70 sqm to 110 sqm) : 1000- 1500 TotalParking Spaces: 1422 On-Street Parking Spaces: 56
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