Stats provide insights such as need for better outdoor space near libraries, and broadband shortcomings in Hamilton.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Heritage Committee Recommends Designation of Royal Connaught
The process of designation took over a decade, with City Council initiating the process in April 2008 – shortly after the hotel closed and the building entered into receivership.
Posted inHamilton Library Board
Hamilton Public Library Expanding Hours Starting October 5
Chief Librarian notes if the Province reimposes COVID restricts, libraries will pivot to self-serve only with reduced hours.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City Hall and Homebuilders Reach Deal on New Urban Comprehensive Zoning
LPAT to conduct settlement hearing on October 15. Depending on the settlement, and the LPAT’s decision upon it, the new commercial & mixed-use zoning could be put into force-and-effect expect for a few site specific appeals.
Posted inCity Hall News
Disband “Ineffective” Farmers Market Board Bogged Down by Vendor Reps: Consultant Says
36-page report details serious problems with vendor representative behaviour, including a vendor rep who refuses to obey rules or pay fines.
Report calls for a new citizen led Board with only one vendor rep.
Posted inCity Hall News
Hamilton City Council Doesn’t Decide on Market COVID Rent Reductions
Market vendors are requesting a rent reduction in line with the federal Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, City Council says they need more info before voting on the $150,000 request.
Posted inCity Hall
City Council to Vote on Selling Four Alleyways in September
Hamilton City Hall is presently studying the future of alleyways with a report from staff due for summer 2021. The review will, in part, determine how alleyways relate to housing availability in Hamilton with the creation of laneway housing.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Coleman's Notes: "accidental exposure" to politics on social media increases participation
Share good information to help improve local democracy, because those sharing bad information are harming local democracy.
Posted inCity Hall
2026 Commonwealth Games Cost Estimated at $1 Billion Says Private Bid President
PJ Mercanti tells bid supporters they need to work hard in the coming week to promote the bid leading up to a crucial August 10 City Council vote to decide if the Games will be a Council COVID recovery priority.
Posted inCity Hall
Injunction Against Removing Homeless Encampments Foretells Likely Outcome of Charter Challenge
An explainer of why the injunction was issued, what is likely to happen in the next ten days, and why Council should prepare a new bylaw for when the Ontario Courts rule bans on sleeping rough violate the Charter.