Councillor Brad Clark wants your opinion on the application to expand the Urban Boundary in Elfrida.
NOTICE: Elfrida Urban Boundary Expansion Application Public Hearing June 25, 2025
An Urban Boundary Expansion application, being an application to amend both the
Urban Hamilton Official Plan and Rural Hamilton Official Plan, has been submitted by the Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc., representing over 70% of the different land holdings in the Elfrida area.
The Elfrida lands are an “L shaped” grouping of lands that comprise an area of 1, 209 hectares in size. The subject lands are bounded by Upper Centennial Parkway, Mud
Street East, Second Road East, Hendershot Road, Golf Club Road, Trinity Church
Road and a Hydro Corridor. The location is shown on the map attached as Appendix 1.
A Concept Plan, submitted with the application, outlining intended land uses from a high
level perspective. The application proposes a variety of housing for 117,000 residents.
The applications were submitted to city planning staff on November 20, 2025, and deemed complete on March 18, 2025. The Planning Act requires a decision to be made by Council within 120 days of an application being deemed complete which started March 14, 2025 when all
materials were submitted.
City Council has been advised that the new Provincial Planning Statement was issued October 2024 and permits privately initiated urban boundary expansion applications to be submitted outside of a municipal comprehensive review and Bill 185 now permits a Council denial or non-decision of an application to be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. NOTE: Council has approved a no urban boundary expansion growth strategy that is reflected in policy in the Urban Hamilton Official Plan.
The public hearing is likely to generate significant interest and speakers, presentations,
and correspondence. The urban boundary expansion application will also likely
generate significant discussion by Planning Committee members. Therefore, a Special
Planning Committee meeting will be held on June 25, 2025, followed by a Special
Council meeting directly after to ratify any Committee decision before the 120 day
deadline. The White Church urban boundary Official Plan Amendment application will
also be considered at the same meeting.
I am encouraging residents to write to the Planning Committee to provide their comments. Whether you support the application or oppose it, you have the right to be heard. All documentation received and delegations helps to inform the Planning Committee’s decision and Council’s subsequent ratification. You can email your written documents to clerk@hamilton.ca no later than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. All residents who have written to the Planning Committee or appeared as delegates for the June 25 Special Planning Committee Public Hearing reserve their rights to appeal the Council decision to the Ontario Lands Tribunal.
Media Release – Drop-in Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Clinics
Vacant Unit Tax staff will offer in-person, drop-in clinics in each Ward, where staff will provide personal assistance to help residential property owners complete their Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time.
No reservations are required. Residential property owners just need to bring their Notice to Declare Letter that was sent in the mail (dated February 3, 2025) or their most recent property tax bill. Clinics will be hosted at the following locations, dates and times.
Vacant Unit Tax Drop-in Clinic Schedule
Monday, March 17
Ward 10 – Winona Community Centre, 255 Winona Road, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ward 1 – Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1152 Main St. West, Hamilton 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18
Ward 2 – Bennetto Community Centre, 450 Hughson St. North, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19
Ward 3 – Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 20
Ward 4 – Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre, 1709 Main St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 24
Ward 6 – Bill Friday Lawfield Arena, 150 Folkestone Avenue, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ward 15 – Harry Howell Arena, 27 Highway 5 West, Flamborough 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25
Ward 7 – Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26
Ward 8 – Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 27
Ward 9 – Valley Park Community Centre, 970 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 31
Ward 5 – Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King Street West, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ward 11 – Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1
Ward 12 – Ancaster Rotary Centre & Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2
Ward 13 – J.L. Grightmire Arena, 35 Market Street South, Dundas 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3
Ward 14 – Chedoke Twin Pad Arena, 91 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties for the 2024 tax year by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Failure to submit a declaration by the deadline will result in the residential unit being deemed vacant, and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied.
Full details on the different ways that residential property owners can submit a declaration, including online, via phone, email, and by mail, are available online here
Brad Clark to continue as Chair of Hamilton Conservation Authority
At its Annual General Meeting on February 6, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reaffirmed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair.
The HCA Board comprises of 11 members appointed by municipalities within the HCA watershed. This includes ten representatives from the City of Hamilton—seven elected officials and three citizen appointments—and one representative from the Township of Puslinch.
Councillor Clark has been a dedicated member of the HCA Board of Directors, serving from 2007 to 2014 and returning in 2019. He has held the role of Chair since August 2023. In addition to his work with the HCA, Clark has served on Hamilton City Council for 16 years and is the current Ward 9 Councillor. His experience also includes serving as the MPP for the Stoney Creek riding from 1999 to 2003, during which time he was appointed Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and Minister of Labour.
After his reelection, Councillor Brad Clark addressed the board and staff, expressing his gratitude and pride in their collective work: “I want to thank everyone for their support. I take great pride in our work at the Hamilton Conservation Authority—our board, our staff, and our collective accomplishments. Through my work with the Conservation Ontario board, I’ve seen firsthand how highly regarded our organization is across the province. We have an exceptional organization, and I’m proud of what we continue to achieve together.”
Susan Fielding, a citizen board member from the Township of Puslinch, continues in her role as Vice Chair, a position she previously held in 2018. She has been on the Board of Directors since 2016 and served on the Conservation Advisory Board from 2016 to 2019. As Vice Chair, Fielding also chairs the Budget & Administration Committee. Alongside Clark and Fielding, Councillor Alex Wilson and Lisa DiCesare were confirmed as committee members.
Following her reelection as Vice Chair, Susan Fielding expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for continuing her work with the team: “I’m thrilled to be re-elected and to continue working alongside Brad and our dedicated team. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s support. We have a fantastic group here, and it’s a pleasure to collaborate with such committed members.”
Councillor Craig Cassar and citizen member Wayne Terryberry were appointed to the Conservation Advisory Board (CAB). Terryberry, currently the Coordinator of Natural Lands and Outdoor Recreation at McMaster University, was re-elected as Chair of the committee. He had previously served two terms on CAB from June 2015 to June 2023 and held the position of Vice Chair from 2019 until the end of his term.
Snow Forecast
Wednesday, February 12 & Thursday February 13
Heads Up: Snow is heading our way! ❄️
Get ready for a winter blast! The City of Hamilton is expecting some snow. Winds are strong coming from North East; across the lake. Rapid accumulation to start between 5:00-7:00PM. This will likely last today and tomorrow, with snowfall totals expected to reach up to 15-20 centimeters in some areas.
Make sure to prepare by stocking up on essentials, ensuring your vehicle is winter-ready, and keeping an eye on weather updates. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel once the snow starts accumulating.
Click here for more information and updates. This will take you to the City of Hamilton’s webpage where you will find tips for snow removal and the Hamilton plow tracker. You will be able to see the progress of our winter maintenance vehicles over the last 2, 4, 12 and 24 hours
Key Reminders for Residents:
- Park in driveways when possible, to allow plows to clear streets more effectively.
- Avoid unnecessary travel, and drive cautiously, giving snowplows and salt trucks plenty of space.
- Carry an emergency kit in vehicles and allow extra travel time.
- It is an offense under the Highway Traffic Act (Section 181) to deposit snow onto roadways.
- Report hazardous road conditions by calling (905) 546-CITY (2489).
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