Council voted to ask Uber to talk with them, asked police to get a further presentation on the proposed new police forensics building, held a closed session of two-and-a-half hours, and – surprisely didn’t debate bus lanes.
Here’s the full wrap-up.
CityHousing Seeking 5.6% Budget Increase in 2015 due to Bed Bugs and Energy Costs
Hamilton’s public housing agency, CityHousing Hamilton, is asking Council for a $3,825,538 budget increase for 2015 citing increased cost due to bed bugs and natural gas costs increases.
Wrap-up: Hamilton Planning Committee for December 9, 2014
The first Planning Committee of this term of Council saw Partridge named chair, Councillor table a controversial secondary use banquet centre in rural Flamborough, debate student housing parking on Main West, and the General Manager of Economic Development and Planning announce changes to his department.
Councillors deferred a decision on a sign variance at the request of the applicant, and referred a special joint bylaw and police noise enforcement proposal to the 2015 Budget debates.
Wrap-up: Public Works Committee for December 8, 2014
The new Council’s first Public Works Committee meeting is a light one with one public delegation, a Public Works department overview presentation, seven discussion items, and one motion.
The highlights include LED street lights conversion, new bus shelters, and the public delegation regarding lighting around Hamilton General Hospital.
Committee of Adjustment Wrap-up for December 4, 2014
The Committee of Adjustment met today, hearing 11 applications in total. (Full Agenda) Four of them are of note: – 311 & 321 Frances Avenue in Stoney Creek which is a mid-rise residential building proposal – 4 Derek Drive which is home to the Jackson family of Jackson Orchards fame. Jackson Orchards was the last […]
Hamilton Veteran's Committee for December 2014
Hamilton’s Veteran’s Committee meets Tuesday to discuss their annual report and prepare for next year’s ceremonies.
The Veteran’s Committee will present to Councillors during the Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting on December 15 at 1:30pm.
Hamilton City Council Inaugural Meeting [Replay]
Hamilton City Council has four brand new faces, 11 returning incumbents, and Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s second swearing in as Mayor of Hamilton.
Watch live at 5pm as they are sworn in and give their inaugural addresses.
Port Authority Seeks Severances for Pier 15, Including Energy from Waste Plant Site
Port Authority applies for series of severances to lands north of Burlington, including Pier 15 – the site of the proposed Energy from Waste Plant.
It’s a step towards building the plant, and sets up for confrontation with City over use.
Day One Interview with Mayor Fred Eisenberger
On his first day in his second opportunity as Hamilton’s Mayor, Joey Coleman asked Mayor Eisenberger a few questions.
Discussion quickly turned to the drawers in the Mayor’s Office