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.
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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.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Hamilton City Council: Development Industry Liaison Group for January 2017
The agenda for this Liaison Group is not publicly available in advance of the meeting. The Public Record will attend at the beginning of the meeting. At 9:30am, Council Public Works Committee is also meeting.
Posted inOpinion
The Ainslie Wood Community Association: Some Impressions by Joey Coleman
There are residents on the AWCA working to transition it from single issue advocacy to an established neighbourhood association that is focused on community planning instead of reactionary responses to Town and Gown issues.