1992-03-02_Agenda
AGENDA
COHMON COUNCIL - as at February 28, 1992.
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., March 2 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (February 24 and February 25).
3. Mayor's remarks.
4.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land located
between Highway 177 (Martinon By-Pass) and Highway 7, having an area
of approximately 43 acres, from "RF" Rural to "RR" Rural Residential
classification, to permit the creation of a 27-lot subdivision for
development with one-family dwellings using "Rural Residential"
standards, as requested by Clark and Sherry Palmer and S. Lyle and
Joanne Wiggins.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed re-zoning.
5.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land located
at 57 Eldersley Avenue near its intersection with the Loch Lomond
Road, from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "RR"
Rural Residential classification, to permit the creation of a seven-
lot subdivision for development with one-family dwellings to "Rural
Residential" standards, as requested by Kevin Steele.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed re-zoning.
6.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
7.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed amendment to the North End Renewal Scheme which was adopted
by Common Council in 1973, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act, with respect to an area of land at 160 Chesley Drive,
to permit the development of a new naval reserve facility, as
requested by the Department of National Defence.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
(c) Letter in opposition to proposed amendment.
Proposed amendment to Section 39 resolutions adopted on July 8, 1991
and August 6, 1991, with respect to the proposed Mercantile Centre,
51-57 Union Street, located at the intersection of Union Street and
Mill Street, to permit a revised development proposal for a multi-
level office building with a minimum of 115,000 square feet of
building area and an associated parking structure of at least 100
parking spaces to be constructed on the site, as requested by Saint
John Mercantile Centre Limited.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
(c) Letter from Parking Commission in support of Committee's
recommendation.
8. 7:00 p.m. _ Public presentation of proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on
Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land at 485 Lancaster
Avenue, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, to
permit the conversion of the existing building for use as an awning
business, as requested by Awning World Limited.
9. Re District 20 School Board's report in response to Provincial Commission's Excellence
in Education discussion paper (Councillor Rogers).
*10. Re reduction in number of District Fire Chief positions (Councillor Knibb).(YITBDRAYN)
11. Re excavation costs for Regional Exhibition Centre (Councillor Flewwelling).
12. Re Canadian Special Olympics Medal winners (Councillor Landers).
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COKHON COUNCIL AGENDA - as at February 28, 1992.
CITY MANAGER
13. Progress payments.
14. Progress payment.
15. Re ornamental street lighting, Orange Street reconstruction.
16. Report re tender for condenser replacement, Charles Gorman Arena.
17. Report re tender for hydrant parts.
18. Re Mayor's letter to February 17 meeting about ozone layer.
19. Re uptown strategy.
19A. Re establishment changes, Saint John Fire Department.
COHHITTEES
20. Committee of the Whole report (February 24) - (1) re lease of Station Street property
to Parking Commission; (2) re Fire Fighters Museum, 24 Sydney Street; (3) re request to
purchase land on Riverview Drive Extension; (4) re request to purchase land to rear of
Craig Crescent; (5) re easement on Old Black River Road.
GENERAL
21. Letter from Organizing Committee of National Access Awareness Week - New Brunswick re
nominees for Five-Star Community Award.
22. Letter from Fundy Region Mayors' Association re funding for Regional Exhibition Centre.
23. Notice from Liquor Licensing Board re hearing of application of Elliott Brothers
Convenience Stores Ltd. for premises at 47 Loch Lomond Road.
24. Request of West Side Days Committee for financial assistance.
25. Letter from Saint John Horticultural Association re representation on Rockwood Park
Advisory Board.
26. Memorandum from Cities of New Brunswick Association re deadline for submission of
resolutions for Spring General Meeting.
27. Request of President of New Brunswick Free Speech Society for Public Justice to address
Council re Saint John Free Public Library.
28. Application of First Revival Temple Incorporated for re-zoning of 273 Westmorland Road.
29. Letter from Goals of Saint John Safe City Committee in support of neighbourhood
policing initiative.
COHHITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 4:00 n.m.
30. 5:00 p.m. _ Presentation by Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, Local Union No. 771,
I.A.F.F., of grievances (a) 92-1 re systems manager; and (2) 92-5 re
constant manning.
31. Letter from Local No. 18, C.U.P.E., re 1992 Establishment list.
32. Letter from Local Union No. 771, I.A.F.F., requesting to address Council re possible
deletion of District Chief position.
33. (a) Re collective bargaining (City Manager - tabled February 24).
(b) Re economic factors influencing collective bargaining settlements (City Manager -
tabled February 24).
34. Re concept for Atlantic Canada Science Centre (City Manager - tabled February 24).
35. Re land known as Murder Hill (City Manager).
36. Re acquisition of land on McAllister Drive (City Manager).
37. Re lease of space at 49 Princess Street (City Manager).
38. Re Boys and Girls Club parking on Crown Street (City Manager).
39. Re location of vegetable stand on McAllister Drive (City Manager).
40. Re vehicle accident reporting system (City Manager).
41. Re Major Tournament Committee (City Manager).
42. Re Saint John Harbour Development Commission 1991 Annual Report (City Manager).
42A. Re monthly listing payment vouchers (City Manager).
LEGAL SESSION
43. Re job-related disability, Heart & Lung, and City Pension Acts (City Manager).