Thanks to the many people who forwarded the latest edition of Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr’s newsletter. (Farr removed The Public Record from his distribution lists) Posted here for reference. From: “Farr, Jason” <Jason.Farr@hamilton.ca> Date: May 17, 2018 To: “Farr, Jason” <Jason.Farr@hamilton.ca> Subject: Ward 2 Word Ward 2 Word Councillor Jason […]
Posted inEditors Note
Statement from The Public Record: City of Hamilton's Allegation of Inaccuracy Regarding Employment Standards and Elections Day Staffing
The City of Hamilton’s Elections Manager Tony Fallis states in emails to City Councillors that the City of Hamilton will be issuing a public statement later today regarding “inaccuracies” in our recent article about the City’s attempts to hire Elections Day staff and pay them less than minimum wage.
Posted inEditors Note, Opinion
Who Will Council Appoint to Represent Ward 7 or 15 After the Provincial Election?
The vacancy will come with approximately 120 days until the municipal election, meaning Council must fill the seat – a look at the rules and why Russ Powers is a likely choice.
Posted inCity Hall
City Trying to Hire Elections Voting Staff at Below Minimum Wage
Election Assistants will be paid $160 for 12 hours work on election day, and two hours of training in advance – a rate of $12.31 per hour if they get an unpaid lunch, $11.42 if they don’t get a lunch break.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
TPR Email Edition for May 10, 2018: Will Keesmaat's First Rental Project Be in Hamilton
Jennifer Keesmaat meets with Ted McMeekin in Hamilton, How LPAT changed Hamilton’s Downtown Plan, and the City wants to pay less than minimum wage.
Posted inOpinion, Rob Fiedler
FIEDLER: Downtown Secondary Plan Gives Clearer Permissions Because LPAT Puts Planning Control in Hands of Council
TPR Contributor Rob Fiedler looks at how changes to the Planning Act and implementation of the LPAT influenced the major changes to the final Downtown Secondary Plan
Posted inPlanning and Development
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jennifer Keesmaat Meets With Ted McMeekin in Hamilton – Is 191 York Blvd in Play?
Keesmaat is looking for her first project, the City is looking for a partner, $9.51-million is already on the table – plus the value of the land – as the municipal contribution, planning approvals are effectively guaranteed, the City already has policies in place to waive application and development charge fees.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall Submits Redevelopment Plan for Closed Sears Store
Lime Ridge Mall owner Cadillac Fairview wants to create a restaurant district as part of their redevelopment of the former Sears store that anchored the north side of Hamilton’s largest indoor shopping centre.
Posted inCity Hall
Federal Government CRA Audit Finds City Owes $1.4-Million in HST Reassessment
The City budget portion of that cost is $900,000, with the remaining $500,000 to be paid by the Hamilton Police Service, and the Hamilton Public Library.
Posted inPlanning and Development
McMaster Appeals to OMB on Main West Student Rez Proposal Prior to LPAT Taking Over
McMaster’s appeal is one of over a dozen in Hamilton by development applicants seeking to protect their interests under the more developer friendly OMB rules rather than risk having to appeal under the new LPAT rules.