1998-10-05_Agenda
AGENDA
COMMON COUNCIL - as at October 2,1998.
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., October 5,1998 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (September 28, 1998).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone two parcels of land at 276 Somerset
Street, from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service
classification, to place the existing electric substation in a zone category that reflects the
present use of the property and to allow for an expansion to the facility, as requested by
The Power Commission of the City of Saint John.
(b)
Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
4. 7:00 p.m. - (a)
Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone property on northern branch of Rope
Walk Road, from unzoned land to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, to permit this area
to be incorporated in the development of the adjacent parcel, if the road closing is
approved, as requested by the City of Saint John.
(b)
Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
DELEGATION
5. 7:30 p.m. - Presentation by Multicultural Association of Saint John, Inc., re Block House at Fort Howe.
6. Mayor's remarks.
COUNCIL
7. Re 1989 Goals for Saint John review (Councillor White).
8. Re Goals for Saint John strategy paper (Deputy Mayor Chase).
9. Re FCM health care resolution (Councillor Chase).
CITY MANAGER
10. Report re tender for Contract 98-20: Long Wharf sanitary sewer.
11. Report re tender for Contract 98-21: Irving Pulp and Paper sewer pipe lining.
12. Re Rothesay Avenue (Route 100) street construction.
13. Response to correspondence from Gary K. Kyle re driveway off Victoria Street.
14. Re petition concerning maintenance services to Greenwood Lane and adjoining lanes.
CITY SOLICITOR
15.Third reading of City Market By-Law amendment re October 12 and October 25 opening (1st & 2nd
readings given September 28, 1998).
COMMITTEES
16. Committee of the Whole report (September 28) - (1) re acquisition of land along undeveloped portion of
Holland Street; (2) re staffing matter - Engineering; (3) re appointment to Port of Saint John - a Canada
Port Authority.
17. Enterprise Saint John - re report on sites for future business park developments.
18. Planning Advisory Committee re assent to subdivision of 96 Craig Crescent to vest land as public street
(Varsity Street).
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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA - as at October 2,1998.
GENERAL
19. Letter from New Brunswick Anti-Poverty Association re news article and Council's action on "squeegee
kids" issue.
20. Application of Imperial Oil (G. Carl Brown) for re-zoning of property at corner of McAllister Drive and
Golden Grove Road.
21. Request of MindCare New Brunswick for permission to use Lily Lake area, Interpretation Centre and Lily
Lake Pavilion, site preparation and waiver of rental fees for Skate-to-Care '99, February 13.
22. Letter from Christopher Waldschutz re possible avenue for revenue generation.
23. Request of Board of Trustees of Atlantic Health Science Corporation to make presentation on service
delivery process.
24. Application of Clear View Mobile Homes Ltd. for re-zoning of Morland Mobile Home Park property,
including amendment to Section 39 agreement.
25. Invitation from Town of Quispamsis to participate in United Way Ghostly Gallop, October 31.
26. Letter from John C. Noddin re upgrading of water services on Lloyd Street and unserviced lots attached to
lots on Manawagonish Road.
26A. Request of Design/Etch to etch City's crest onto glass.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 4:30 p.m.
27. 4:30 p.m. - Hearing of appeal re denial of taxi license.
28. Re date for strategic planning session (Mayor McAlary).
29. Re issue of Mayor's remarks and Council remarks (Councillor Titus).
30. Re lease, Lily Lake Pavilion (City Manager).
31. Re support staff for Council and boardroom set-up (City Manager).
32. Re labour costs (City Manager).
33. Re job classification system (City Manager).
34. Re goals and objectives (City Manager).
35. City Manager's update.
36. Mayor's update.
LEGAL SESSION
37. Re complaint under Human Rights Act (City Solicitor).