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.
Hamilton Public Library to Distribute Free HSR PRESTO Cards for Children
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The Library is covering the card cost thanks to an anonymous $25,000 donation for youth initiatives.
Hamilton Planning Staff Releasing Discussion Paper on Migrant Farmer Residences in Jan or Feb
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The paper will discuss servicing, location, and size requirements for this form of housing.
BRIEF: A City of Hamilton Museum Still on the Table
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Hamilton City Council voted today to instruct city staff to keep working to find and create a physical space for a museum to display the City’s civic artifacts and educate people on the history of the City of Hamilton – including all our region’s former municipalities and the Indigenous cultures which were originally here. Last week, city staff presented a plan to create a “virtual” museum in response to a 2018 council motion requesting a plan to share and display Hamilton’s history. Many of Hamilton’s civic artifacts are owned by the City of Hamilton. The City has been storing these artifacts in warehouses out of public view for decades. Mayor Fred Eisenberger moved an amendment to the staff report directing them to prepare a report for a physical Hamilton Museum.
Hamilton Street Railway Wants Metrolinx to Extend Dundas Street BRT to McMaster University
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In an email, the HSR’s senior transit planner writes “Maybe Metrolinx could get moving on their Dundas Street BRT (which desired extension to Mac) sooner, rather than later?”
McMaster and City of Hamilton Have a Deal on Private-Public Student Residence at 1190 Main Street West
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The settlement hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, December 15 by teleconference.
BRIEF: Some Upper City Hall Managers Returning to Offices in December
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Over 2100 City staff continue to work from home, and are expected to begin returning to offices in the new year.
BRIEF: Hamilton City Hall Implements Public Notice Sign for Demolitions In-Fills
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In recent years, the purchase and demolition of older homes has become more common in Hamilton. Many of these demolition and new builds are “as of right” within existing zoning, and no public notices were required.
As Opioid-Related Deaths Increase, Hamilton Public Health Resumes Drug Strategy Steering Committee
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Hamilton Public Health issued a public communication update on Friday warning that opioid deaths are increasing this year, with a 55% increase in deaths during the first six months of 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.
BRIEF: Committee of Adjustment Member Declares Conflict of Interest, Plans to Speak on Application at Future Meeting
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Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Vice-Chair Dale Smith declared a conflict of interest on a matter in front of the committee on Thursday, stating he has an interest in an application at 0 Chippewa Road in Glanbrook.
Who is a “Child” Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act?
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Municipal Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno has to decide in a case involving a Committee Chair and the child of the partner they are separated from, but remains legally married to.