Non-Union Compensation Sub-Cmte [Dec 10 // 1pm // No Stream]
The Non-Union Compensation committee meets Tuesday and will immediately enter closed session to determine benefits and pay for senior City managers for 2013. Agenda…
Truck Route Sub-Cmte [Replay]
Council’s Truck Route Sub-Committee will debate four items during their second and final meeting of 2014: Truck routing for Century Brick on Lawrence Road, truck route additions for the Red Hill Business Park, Prohibitive Signage in Glanbrook, and “housekeeping amendments” to the Truck Route By-law. Live coverage begins…
HWDSB Board: Ward Boundaries Changes and more [Replay]
Trustees gave final approval to purchasing 15-acres of land at Upper Sherman and Rymal for a new South Mountain high school, and voted against changing Ward Boundaries during their December Board meeting. Watch the full replay in the story The Public School Board meets tonight at 6pm and…
Emergency and Community Services Committee: December 9, 2013 [1:30pm // Live]
The Emergency and Community Services Committee heard from staff the City needs to spend $42-mil/yr to address homelessness, debating the failing Snow Angels program, and received presentations from volunteer committees. Watch a full replay of the meeting below It’s a big day for the Emergency and Community Services…
Hamilton Audit, Finance and Administration Committee: December 9, 2013 [Replay]
Councillor’s expressed their frustrations with staff sick days, management’s mishandling of sexual harassment, and the culture of fear that prevents staff from reporting misconduct during their meeting Monday. They directed the City Manager to more aggressively deal with sick days, to return with a strong policy on workplace…
Editors Note: In Toronto Today for Police Funeral of Constable John Zivcic #RIP9824
I’ll be in Toronto today to attend the Police Funeral of Constable John Zivcic. Cst. Zivcic tragically lost his life in the line of duty following a collision his vehicle was involved in. He died December 2nd. I will be assisting with livestreaming of today’s funeral. You can…
Hamilton City Council – GIC – December 6, 2013 [Replay]
Council’s meeting as General Issues Committee today. Some of the items on the agenda: – 2014 Water/Wastewater Budget (Recommendation of a 4% water rate increase) – Two-way Streets Conversion – Termination (with severance) of Managers during past three years…
Canadian Olympic Mascot Being Unveiled in Hamilton Friday: +1 Reason to Be in Gore Park at 6pm
Canada’s Olympic Team is unveiling our team mascot for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday in Hamilton. The official unveiling will happen at St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary at 1:30pm. The first public appearance of the new mascot will be at Friday’s Christmas Tree of Hope lighting ceremony…
Hamilton City Council – GIC – December 4, 2013 [Replay]
Council’s meeting as General Issues Committee today. Some of the items on the agenda: – Fluoridation of Municipal Drinking Water – Two-way Streets Conversion – Termination (with severance) of Managers during past three years – North End Traffic Management – Municipal Arts Investiment – Lawsuit against Federal Government…
Hamilton Planning Committee, December 3, 2014 [Replay]
The Planning Committee will look at a motion to start the process of designating Hamilton’s first municipal pool, and only structure remaining from the 1930 Empire Games, as a heritage building. Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool will be heard around 10am this morning. The committee will also consider rezoning…