2002-01-07_Agenda
AGE N D A COMMON COUNCIL - as at January 4,2002.
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 7,2002 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (December 17,2001).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-law amendment to re-zone various properties along Martha Avenue,
from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
classification, to place the properties in a zone category that reflects the existing use and
standards of development, as initiated by the City of Saint John.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
4. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed amendment to Section 39 conditions imposed on the May 8, 1972 re-zoning of the
Prince Edward Square property located at 20 Prince Edward Street, to permit the
subdivision of the existing development so that the Prince Edward Square apartment
building and the larger commercial building are each located on a separate lot, as requested
by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Tidan Inc.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
5. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed 2002 Budget of Uptown Saint John Inc.
(b) Proposed Business Improvement Levy By-law amendment.
(c) Letters in opposition to proposed levy increase.
(d) Report from City Solicitor re above.
(e) Report from City Manager re above.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION
6. 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 with an area of approximately 2,320 square metres
(29,971 square feet), located at 1099 Golden Grove Road, from Unserviced Residential to Light
Industrial classification, to allow for the re-zoning of the property to "1-1" Light Industrial
classification to permit the establishment and operation of a self-storage rental unit
development, as requested by Vincent Catton.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
7. Re Saint John Airport (Mayor McAlary).
8. Re formal record of deaths of City-appointed committee members (Councillor Teed).
9. Re wearing of side arms or pistols at Council meetings (Councillor Teed).
10. Re UNBSJ E-Business Program (Councillor Teed).
11. Re budget issues (Councillor Court).
12. Re Council Composition By-law (Councillor Titus).
13. Re calling of special meetings (Councillor Fitzpatrick).
14. Re YM-YWCA - Canada Games Aquatic Centre (Councillor Fitzpatrick).
15. Re alternate ways to generate revenue (Councillor Fitzpatrick).
16. Re recognition ceremony for first meeting of Provincial Legislative Assembly (Councillor Teed).
CITY MANAGER
17. Re Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission's proposed 2002 budget.
*17A. Petition from residents of Fegan Court re sidewalk plowing.
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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA - as at January 4,2002.
COM M ITTEES/COM MISSIONS
18. Committee of the Whole (December 17, 2001) - (1) re exchange of lands, Somerset Street! Webster
Street, with Canterbury Developments Ltd.
19. Saint John Transit Commission re budget cut.
20. Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission re future of Aquatic Centre.
GENERAL
21. Letter from Ste-Croix 2004 Coordinating Committee requesting support for projects and plans.
22. Letter from Laura Mercer re trees for Rothesay Avenue and McAllister Drive.
23. Application of Simonds Lion Club for re-zoning of property located at 185 Loch Lomond Road.
24. Letter from Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick re membership in Association.
25. Letter from Civic Employees Local Union No.18 C.U.P.E. re restoring fair taxation returns for City.
26. Letter from Philip Massey suggesting ways for City to raise revenue.
27. Application of Diesel Power Service Ltd. for re-zoning of property located at 10 Tim Street.
28. Letter from Jacqueline Blaney re cut in funding to Saint John Transit Commission.
29. Letter from Marketing Homestay Coordinator of Modern Languages Centre, University of New Brunswick
Saint John, re possible cut in City transit service.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 3:30 p.m.
30. 3:30 p.m. - Discussion re Aquatic Centre.
31. 4:00 p.m. - Presentation by YM-YWCA.
32. 4:45 p.m. - Saint John Transit Commission.
33. Re Transit Commission (Councillor Fitzpatrick).
34. Re status of Mayor and Council budgets (Councillor Fitzpatrick).
35. Letter from The Power Commission of the City of Saint John re effects of anticipated industry changes.
36. Re lottery schemes (City Solicitor).
37. Re Decision - The City of Saint John - Applicant and 511260 N.B. Inc. - Respondent (City Solicitor).
38. City Manager's update.
39. Mayor's update.