Arbitrator Brian Sheehan ruled to dismiss the grievance, finding that the union’s contract with the City does not force the municipality to give overtime shifts to staff employed by the union and on a leave of absence with the City.
Posted inCity Hall
City Staff Propose Expansion of Election Sign Bylaws to Include Citizen Campaigns
The move comes as lawn sign campaigns such as the successful Stop Sprawl HamOnt movement against urban boundary expansion become more common.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: A Vague Sign Bylaw is a Bad Sign Bylaw
City Staff propose to give themselves powers not provided in provincial law, and to do so in a vague manner.
Posted inBriefs, Joey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: On UHOP Changes Removing Fifty Road and QEW as a “Future Multi Modal Hub”
A brief on why the change and what the change means.
Posted inBriefs, City Hall
City of Hamilton to Spend $2-Mil in 2022 for LDD Moth Aerial Spraying
The City hopes to prevent damage to the City’s tree canopy similar to last year’s significant outbreak caused by the nuisance moths previously referred to as gypsy moths.
Posted inCity Hall
City of Hamilton Looking to Purchase 10 Natural Gas Fuelled Waste Collection Trucks
Natural gas trucks are expected to decrease carbon emissions by 17.3 percent compared to diesel.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton MoH Dr. Richardson Seeks to Make 40 “Temp” COVID Positions Permanent
Dr. Richardson expects the need for more permanent staff “as COVID-19 transitions to an endemic state”. Presently, key staff are leaving for permanent positions elsewhere, and Hamilton needs to retain them.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Market Board Not Covered by Open Meeting Rules: Ontario Ombuds
Ombudsman’s findings follow a secret September 2020 meeting, and includes recommendations the Board ensure its meetings are open to the public with public notices provided in advance.
Posted inPlanning and Development
OLT Approves Six-Storey Development at 11 Robert, Dismissing Neighbours Appeal
OLT rejects appeal claiming the building was too dense for the site.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Land Tribunal Issues Rare Cost Order Against Municipality
OLT Member Blair Taylor ruled that the Township of Norwich’s conduct was “unreasonable” in opposing a zoning application for a barn.