Council came back from their month long vacation, and if you were expecting them to resolve to improve their actions in 2017, you were sorely disappointed. Before we get to that, let’s summarize the business of the week. Three high profile items this week: Update on the Claremont Access (Monday’s Council Public Works Cmte) Demolition […]
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Heritage Committee Commits to Working with Developer of Former Kresge Site, Declines to Designate
Hamilton’s Heritage Committee is going to work with the development group planning of LIUNA and Hi-Rise Group to look into incorporating parts of the front facade of the former Kresge site at 43-51 King Street East in Downtown Hamilton.
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Heritage Committee Votes to Save Shaver House in Ancaster from Demo, Will Council Agree?
The plot is familiar to Hamiltonians. A building of heritage interest is scheduled for demolition, a 60-day countdown to the permit being issued begins, a rush occurs as the Municipal Heritage Committee tries to determine if they wish to block the demolition by designating the building, a heated debate ensues, Heritage Committee decides it should […]
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Statement on Covering City Hall in Light of Recent Allegations by City Council
The Public Record will continue to record public meetings, record Council votes, and continue to practice responsible independent journalism.
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Hamilton City Council General Issues Committee for January 18, 2017
Council voted to ask the Federal Government to not enter into the TPP, decided against a non-competitive non-solicited proposal for a bubble dome at the civic stadium, approved changes to the taxi bylaws to allow Uber to operate in Hamilton, and approved a 30-year $106-million sludge plant contract. Full Video Replay:
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Council Backs Jason Farr, Overrules Heritage Committee, Approves Demolition of Gore Buildings for New Development
City Council voted to approve the compromise plan supported by Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr to demolish the existing buildings at 18 to 28 King Street East in Gore Park, retain the facades of the buildings of the two buildings at 18 and 22. Hughson Business Space Corporation is planning to redevelop the site into […]
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Hamilton City Council Planning Committee for January 17, 2017
Hamilton City Council sided with Jason Farr over the Heritage Committee and voted to demolish the Gore Buildings while maintaining two facades, four other planning applications, and administrative matters. Full Video:
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Update on Claremont Closure and Escarpment Stabilization Emergency Work
City staff say they will be removing 55-metres of the retaining wall from the 2012 collapse location and the most recent wall failure on the eastern edge of the wall near the Jolley Cut.
Posted inCity Council Meetings, Videos
Hamilton Board of Health for January 17, 2017
Council’s meets as Board of Health to plan the Public Health work plan priorities for 2017, and prioritize their outstanding business.
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Hamilton City Council Public Works Committee for January 16, 2017
Council’s Public Works Committee meets Monday to discuss the state of Hamilton’s roads, selling part of an alley in Beasley, the Kay Drage Park Trail, and a citizen delegation asking for bike infrastructure on Sydenham Road.
The full agenda is here, and The Public Record will post a recording of the meeting as soon as possible after its completion. The meeting starts at 9:30am.