High-level summary The Public Works Committee meeting on January 12, 2026 covered procedural updates, consent items, and the start of discussions on the Flex Bus and Hamilton Street Rail (HSR) bus stops under file PW260005. Delegations and speaking rules were clarified, and the agenda and December 1, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Further deliberation on PW260005 is expected, with public input opportunities during delegations.

Five most important topics discussed 1) Implementation of New Meeting Procedures - Clerk Trenum introduced a new system for managing the speakers’ list: in-chamber participants use a blue request button, while virtual attendees use the raise hand feature. The chair explained the goal: “This will automatically populate a speakers list for the chair,” aiming to streamline communication and fairness. - Public comments or questions: Noting the procedural change itself, attendees will now experience a standardized process for presenting to the committee.

2) Approval of Agenda and Minutes - The agenda for the meeting and the December 1, 2025 minutes were approved without opposition. The Chair stated, “Any discussion on the agenda? Seeing none, that carries.” - Public comments or questions: None directly recorded about these items; these are standard consent items.

3) Flex Bus and Hamilton Street Rail Bus Stops (PW26005) - This item (PW260005) concerns the use of HSR bus stops by inner-city intercity bus operators. Andrew Miller, the delegate, presented on the topic and the discussion centered on transit impacts and the potential for service changes. - Public comments or questions: Delegates are allowed five-minute presentations with questions from council members for clarification rather than debate. The chair reminded attendees: “Members are reminded that questions of the delegation are for clarification purposes only, not for debate.” - File numbers discussed: PW260005.

4) Delegation Procedures - Delegations are capped at five minutes, and questions from council members are for clarification only. The chair emphasized this procedural rule to ensure orderly proceedings and fair consideration of presentations. - Public comments or questions: Presentations from delegates (such as Andrew Miller) are a primary channel for public input during this meeting segment.

5) Quorum and Attendance - The meeting confirmed quorum with a mix of in-person and virtual attendance. The chair welcomed late arrivals and noted virtual participation, stating, “Welcome to Counselor McMaken as well, who's joining virtually.” - Public comments or questions: None specifically tied to quorum; this is a procedural matter ensuring the meeting can proceed.

Opportunities for public input - Public input is available during delegations, with delegates given five minutes to present and council members able to ask clarifying questions. Public input opportunities for item PW260005 occur in the delegation segment, and further inquiries may be directed through the public meeting process.

Motions and outcomes 1) Approval of Agenda - Mover: Counselor Crutch. - Seconder: Counselor Pauls. - Outcome: Passed unanimously.

2) Approval of Minutes (December 1, 2025) - Mover: Counselor Casar. - Seconder: Counselor Hang. - Outcome: Passed unanimously.

3) Flex Bus and HSR Bus Stops (PW26005) - Outcome: Discussion initiated; no final decision or motion outcome provided in this excerpt. Further deliberation anticipated.

Follow-up actions - The council will continue to test and refine the new procedural system for meetings. - Further deliberation on item 9.3 (Flex Bus and HSR Bus Stops) is expected in subsequent discussions.

Councillors present - Virtual: Counselor Francis, Counselor McMaken. - In Chambers: Counselor Tatterson, Counselor Jackson, Counselor Bey, Counselor Pauls, Counselor Cooper, Counselor Moren Wilson, Counselor Crutch, Counselor Wilson, Counselor Fang, Counselor Casar.

Key file/bylaw numbers discussed - PW260005 (Flex Bus and HSR Bus Stops).

Contact and citizen input opportunities - Public input opportunities occur during delegations; residents may provide input via to-be-determined channels during delegation presentations and subsequent discussions. For general inquiries or to participate, residents can follow the standard public meeting process and submit questions or comments through the city’s communications channels as announced for delegations.

Motion outcomes recap - Agenda approval: Passed unanimously. - Minutes approval: Passed unanimously. - PW260005: Discussion initiated; no final action recorded in this excerpt; continued consideration expected.

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