1997-12-08_Agenda
AGENDA
COMMON COUNCIL - as at December 5, 1997.
1.Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., December 8, 1997 - prayer.
2.Approval of minutes (December 1).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, a
parcel of land located at 115-123 Hazen Street, from Major
Institutional to District Centre Commercial classification, to
recognize the use of the existing buildings at 115 Hazen Street
and 123 Hazen Street for business office purposes, and to permit
the establishment of a cafe and a portrait studio within these
existing buildings, as requested by Tony Richard.
(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the same parcel of land
from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business
classification.
(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments.
4. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone property located at 1724-
1726 Rothesay Road and 13 Clairmont Street, from "RS-2" One- and
Two-Family Suburban Residential to "B-1" Local Business
classification, to permit the establishment of a restaurant,
beauty parlour/barber shop, bakery and/or delicatessen, as
requested by Wayne D. Northrup.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
5. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone two parcels of land at
1099 Kennebecasis Drive, from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban
Residential to "US" Utility and Service and "P" Park
classification, to develop a new sewage treatment plant in the
front portion of the property and to place the rear portion in a
zone classification that reflects the present use, as requested by
the City of Saint John.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
6. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone property at 661
Manawagonish Road at its intersection with Orange Street West,
from "R-2" One and Two-Family Residential to "B-2" General
Business classification, to permit the establishment of a sign and
engraving business, as requested by Dwight Hazen Cummings.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
7. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed amendment to Section 39 conditions imposed on the 1979 re-
zoning to "1-1" Light Industrial of a parcel of land at 2304 Ocean
Westway, to permit an additional sign to be placed on the front of
the building, measuring approximately 4 feet x 35 feet, as
requested by Coastal Enterprises Ltd.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
8. 7:00 p.m. -(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone property at 388 and 396
Russell Hill Road, from "R-1A" One-Family Residential to "R-2"
One- and Two-Family Residential classification, to permit
construction of semi-detached dwellings on the subject land, as
requested by Peter Robichaud.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
DELEGATIONS
9. 8:00 p.m. -Presentation by Canadian Federation of Independent Business further to
Common Council resolution of November 17, 1997.
10. 8:15 p.m. -The Market Square Corporation - 1998 Budget Presentation.
11.Mayor's remarks.
Page Two.
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA
- as at December 5, 1997.
COUNCIL
12. Re management issues (Councillor Arthurs).
12A.Re rules of order for Council meetings (Councillor Fitzpatrick) .
CITY MANAGER
13.Report re tender for rental equipment.
14. Proposed extension of banking services agreement with Bank of Nova Scotia.
15.Proposed agreement with Yerxa Sports Camps for pre-season use of Stu Hurley Arena.
16.Follow-up to letter from River Road Concerned Citizens Committee re Crane Mountain
landfill.
17.Follow-up to letter from Rev. Philip J. Lee re Crane Mountain landfill.
18.Proposed rescinding of April 1 Common Council resolution re Canadian National
Synchronized Swimming Championships and 1997 New Brunswick Naval Tattoo.
19.Proposed amendment to Common Council resolution of July 25, 1994 re acquisition of CPR
Spur between Fairville Boulevard and Throughway.
20.Re proposal for water strategy.
21.Re appointment of Acting Chief of Police.
22.Committee of the Whole report
(2) re staffing issue.
23.Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (Enterprise Saint John) re framework
for economic development commission for Greater Saint John area.
24.The Market Square Corporation - presentation to Saint John Port Corporation's Land Use
Hearing.
COMMITTEES
(December 1) (1)
re proposal for computer automation;
GENERAL
25.Letter from Solicitor General re Council's recent decision to establish a police
commission and its appointment of Acting Chief of Police.
26.Letter from Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing re final phase of reduction
in unconditional grant.
27.Request of Saint John Co-Op Supply for crosswalk on Fairville Boulevard.
28.Letter from New Brunswick Police Association re policing services.
29.Letter from Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NBTel re potential property
tax increase.
30.Letter from Jessica Vihvelin re ban on circuses with animals.
31.Letter from Millidgeville Community Centre Advisory Board re budget for part-time staff
in community centres.
COMMITTEE
32.Re engagement of Perivale + Taylor (City
33.Re Ports Canada Police (City Manager) .
34.Re sublease to Night Shift Answering Services
35.City Manager's update.
36.Mayor's update.
OF THE WHOLE
Solicitor) .
- 4:00 p.m.
(City Manager)