1993-12-20_Agenda
AGENDA
COHMON COUNCIL - as at December 17. 1993.
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 n.m., December 20, 1993 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (December 13).
3. Deputy Mayor's remarks.
4.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A,
the Future Land Use Plan, a property at 126 Main Street, from
Medium Density Residential to Commercial classification, to permit
the continued use of the property as a beverage container
redemption centre, as requested by Thane Holdings Inc.
(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the same property from
"RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business
classification.
(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments.
5.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the property at 82
Mecklenburg Street, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential
to "B-1" Local Business classification, to permit the
establishment of a variety store on the ground floor, as requested
by Keith Haley.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed re-zoning.
6.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed amendment to conditions with respect to signage imposed
on the Hilyard Place development at 580 Main Street pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, to permit the
installation of a facia sign, with dimensions of approximately 4
feet by 20 feet, beside the existing "Nedco Westburne" sign, as
requested by Peter Kindred for Design Art Signs.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
7.
7:00 'P.m. - (a)
8.
7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone approximately 30 acres
of City-owned lands and 39 acres of Provincially-owned lands
located at Cedar Point, from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban
Residential to "RSS" One-Family Serviced Suburban Residential
classification, to permit development of a subdivision for one-
family housing with paved public streets, municipal sanitary sewer
and water, but with open storm drainage and overhead power,
telephone and cable television facilities.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed re-zoning.
(c) Letter from Mrs. Stella Bury re above proposal.
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the property at 86
Regent Street, from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-
l" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, to permit the
continued use of the property as an Orange Lodge.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed re-zoning.
9. 7:00 p.m. - Proposed amendment to Business Improvement Area By-Law to expand
boundaries to include properties located on both sides of Smythe Street
between Union Street and Station Street, excluding Harbour Station, as
requested by Uptown Saint John Inc.
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COHMON COUNCIL AGENDA - as at December 17, 1993.
10. 7:00 D.m. - Proposed 1994 Budget of Uptown Saint John Inc. re Business Improvement
Area.
11. 8:00 D.m. - Presentation by Uptown Strategy Working Group of draft of Uptown
Strategy (see also item 120).
CITY HANAGER
12. Re authority to expend funds.
13. Progress payments.
14. Payment of invoice, Coopers & Lybrand.
15. Report re tender for supply of furnace/boiler maintenance.
16. Report re tender for hatch cover replacements.
17. Re reduction of security, Mahogany Heights Subdivision, Phase 2, Mahogany Terrace.
18. Re reduction of security, Mahogany Heights Subdivision, Phase 4, Gaelic Drive.
19. Re Three Mile Beverage Room and Lounge, 5-19 Golden Grove Road.
20. Re Uptown Strategy.
21. Report re tender for traffic controllers.
COHMITTEES
22. Committee of the Whole report (December 13) - (1) re acquisition of land on Thomas
Road; (2) re rental of house at 34 Champlain Drive; (3) re finalization of lease at
Reversing Falls Tourist Information Centre; (4) re tentative agreement with Local
Union No. 771, I.A.F.F.; (5) re tentative agreement with Local Union No. 771,
I.A.F.F., holiday relief firefighters; (6-14) recommendations for appointments to
committees, commissions.
23. Board of Trustees of City of Saint John Pension Plan re retirement of James
Cleveland.
24. Board of Trustees of City of Saint John Pension Plan re retirement of Douglas S.
Fordham.
GENERAL
25. Letters re bus service from (a) Stuart Jamieson, MLA Saint John Fundy; (b) Doris
Titus re Martinon service; and (c) petition re Loch Lomond service.
26. Application of CIBC for amendment to Section 39 conditions of re-zoning of Prince
Edward Square Mall.
27. Letter of resignation from Wm. R. Fitzpatrick from Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners.
28. Letter from Animal Rescue League re proposed amendments to existing Dog By-Law.
29. Request of Downtown Ministers' Association and Saint John and District Ministerial
for Council's reconsideration of regulations to restrict operation of adult video
stores.
30. Letters from (a) Darlene R. Smith, and (b) St. Peters Home & School Association re
Magazine Street.
COHMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 4:00 n.m.
31. 4:00 D.m. - Presentation by Saint John Policemen's Protective Association, Local No.
61, C.U.P.E., of grievances (a) 93-35 Jack Garnett re stats; and (b) 93-
36 B. Buck re vacant Liquor and Morality.
32. Letter from Venue Saint John re membership.
33. Re rentals in Old Provincial building, 55 Canterbury Street (City Manager).
34. Re lease of land at intersection of Smythe and Station Streets from CN Real Estate
(City Manager).
35. Re budget submissions (City Manager).
36. Re 1994 Operating Budget - General Fund (City Manager).
37. Deputy Mayor's update.
38. City Manager's update.