By GPT-4 & Parth on 2025-11-27, City: Hamilton, View Transcript
The meeting opened with an Indigenous land acknowledgment and updates on energy storage policy, followed by an agenda amendment to accommodate a guest presentation. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and members discussed soliciting feedback on proposed energy storage amendments. A formal energy storage update presentation was scheduled to proceed after the discussion.
Councillors present: Cameron Cretch (Councilor, online), Alex Wilson (Councilor, online)
1) Acknowledgment of Indigenous Land - The session began with a land acknowledgment recognizing the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas peoples. The chair stressed the importance of learning the land’s history to better understand residents’ roles as caretakers. - Quote: "We recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbors, partners, and caretakers."
2) Energy Storage Systems Update - Scott Turnbull and Charlie Toman provided updates on the city’s work related to energy storage systems, including proposed amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw amendments aimed at aligning with sustainable goals. - Quote: "We’re here today to provide an update on the city of Hamilton's work related to energy storage systems and to seek feedback on proposed official plan and zoning bylaw amendments."
3) Agenda Amendment to Accommodate Guest Presenter - A motion was approved to move Carrie’s presentation up to item 7.2 to ensure the guest speaker could participate earlier in the meeting. - Quote: "I would like to propose moving it up to technically it would become our new item 7.2."
4) Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - The minutes from the September 28, 2025 meeting were reviewed and approved without opposition, ensuring continuity. - Quote: "Can I have a mover and seconder to firstly adopt the minutes of our September 23rd... September 28th meeting as presented?"
5) Opportunities for Feedback on Energy Storage Amendments - The committee was invited to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw related to energy storage systems as part of a public consultation process. - Quote: "We’re here today to provide an update... and to seek feedback on proposed official plan and zoning bylaw amendments." - Public comments or questions: The public is encouraged to participate in the consultation process.
Feedback on the proposed official plan and zoning bylaw amendments related to energy storage systems. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share thoughts during the consultation process.
Public input channels typically include the city’s consultation portals and official website.
File Numbers/Bylaws Discussed: - None mentioned in this section.
1) Motion to Amend Agenda - Title: Adjustment of Agenda to Move Item 7.5 to 7.2 - Outcome: Passed unanimously
2) Motion to Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - Title: Approval of September 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes - Outcome: Passed unanimously
3) Motion to Accept Energy Storage Systems Update Presentation - Title: Acceptance of Energy Storage Systems Update - Outcome: Pending (discussion and feedback ongoing)
Notes: - The chair and advisory committee members were present, along with Carrie as a special guest presenter.