Planning Committee for September 03, 2014
Planning Committee will conduct five public hearings, debate three discussion items, and hear from two developers appealing City positions and policies. Live video starts at 9:30am. The [full agenda](http://hamilton.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=665&doctype=AGENDA) is on the City’s website. (Warning: Not AODA complaint or mobile-friendly.)…
City Building $3-million Breakwall on Cherry Beach
The City is building a breakwall to protect City-owned properties along Lake Ontario’s Cherry Beach in Stoney Creek. The $3-million project is to minimize erosion along the Lake, which is presently swallowing approximately two metres a year of the City properties. The breakwall is expected to have a…
JoeyColeman.ca Coverage Plan for September 2, 2014 (And Daily Hamilton Reads Roundup)
Good morning everyone, welcome to the first day of fall as schools return to session and City Hall gets into its final four weeks of the current council term. It’s going to be a busy two months for us. I want to thank everyone for your support of…
Public Works Committee for September 2, 2014
Councillors will debate 76 new benches for the PanAm Games (in exchange for a non-competitive contract extension), the annual Hamilton Cycling Committee presentation, annual stormwater management presentation, energy efficiency, and winter municipal sidewalk clearing. Live video starts at 9:30am. The [full agenda](http://hamilton.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=665&doctype=AGENDA) is on the City’s website. (Warning:…
City of Hamilton's Annual Greenhouse Gas Report
The City is working to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030. They’ve already achieved a 23% reduction, with 20% of the 23 achieved since 2008, says the City’s annual greenhouse gas report. Building energy efficiency improvements account for most of the decrease,…
City looks to extend, without bids, street furniture ad deal in exchange for 76 benches for PanAm Games and up to $66,345/yr
Competitive bidding? Who does that, especially with advertising on public spaces? Hint: Cities that are making more money from outdoor advertising than Hamilton. City staff are asking Council to rubber stamp another extension to the City’s street furniture advertising contract for 10 years, making it over 17 years…
Permanent Closure of Hughson Street at Guise (Waterfront)
As part of the North End Traffic Management Plan, the City plans to block off Hughson Street at Guise to stop cars from cutting across Hughson to get to Burlington Street from Pier 8 at the Waterfront. This requires a bylaw as it’s officially closing a “highway” under…
City Looking to Invest $3.14-million in Energy Efficiency Projects
Councillors are being asked to front the cost of $3.14-million in energy efficiency projects that will quickly save taxpayers money, and are expected to get a full return on the investment in 3.7 years. The projects, if approved, will be funded from the City’s Energy Reserve account. The…
PanAm Stadium Delay Costing City Another $60,000 for Consultant
The City needs to find another $60,000 for the PanAm Stadium contract to pay for an extension of the “project management advisory services” consultant, bring the total bill for this consultant to $362,000. The consultant, MHPM Project Managers Inc, was hired in Fall 2012 as City staff say…
City Council to Debate Sidewalk Clearing (Again)
Some debates at Hamilton City Council are like the seasons, they happen every year. Sidewalk snow clearing is one of the debates, and after last year’s recording breaking cold winter, could it finally be coming to a conclusion? A staff report, requested by Council in March, says it…