Planning Committee approvals project, which meets urban in-fill density requirements with 62 units per hectare.
Hamilton City Council Planning Committee for July 2017
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It was affordable housing day at Council’s Planning Committee as they approved two affordable housing projects – the proposed new Ottawa Street YWCA which will include affordable housing, and Indwell’s James Street North development.
Council also approved a new residence for individuals with brain injuries in Upper Stoney Creek, a new sub-division in Ancaster, housekeeping zoning amendments for two farms in Flamborough, and a severance on Howard Blvd in Flamborough.
Council Approves New YWCA on Ottawa Street that includes 50 Affordable Housing Units
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Hamilton City Council’s Planning Committee gave its approval Tuesday for YWCA’s plan to construct a new six-storey mixed use building with 50 affordable housing units to replace their present Ottawa Street location at 52 – 64 Ottawa Street North.
Council Approves 45-unit Indwell Affordable Housing Development on James Street North
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Indwell received approval for a four storey building with 45 units at 500 – 512 James Street North. Indwell is partnering with Hughson Street Baptist Church, which owns the property and will be housed in the first floor and basement.
Hamilton Urban Indigenous Strategy Update
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Councillors were very supportive of the work plan and the goals of reconciliation.
Council Gives RHLI Time to Deploy Auchmar Plan
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Council nudges RHLI towards partnerships with other interest parties, gives wide berth to Regimental Senate to find sustainable business plan.
Council Votes to Phase Out Commercial/Industrial Vacant Property Rebate
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Council was divided on a motion by Matthew Green to put the savings from the program into the affordable housing budget.
Councillor Green Asks for Cooling-Off Period for Lobbying By Former Councillors
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Council votes 12-1 to look at rules to prevent Councillors from using their insider knowledge to lobby immediately after leaving office.
Art Gallery’s Main Street Facing Expansion Plan Cancelled
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AGH asks Council to help them on their new strategic plan and future direction.
Father of Jasmin Hanif Speaks to City Council, Calls for Vision Zero and Safer Streets
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Councillors divided on Vision Zero, as Ferguson declares he will not support any changes in Lower City during Monday’s Public Works Committee meeting.
Chris McLaughlin, Delegation to Hamilton City Council, April 17, 2017
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Chris McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Bay Area Restoration Council, presented to City Council – sitting as Board of Health – on the Bayfront Park beach, the quality of water outside of the artificial beach, and how the City can succeed at its goal of people swimming in the West Harbour.