1988-10-17_Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL - as at October 14, 1988.
AGE N D A
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., October 17 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (Tuesday, October 11).
3. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A
two parcels of land at 53 and 55 Britain Street, from Medium Density
Residential to Light Industrial classification, to permit renovation
and upgrading of the existing building, regrading, paving and land-
scaping of the parking area so that the building may cOntinue to be
used for light industrial purposes including offices and warehousing,
as requested by H. Alan Church.
(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the same parcels of land
from "RM-l" Multiple Residential to "1-1" Light Industrial classifi-
cation.
(c) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments.
4. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A
a parcel of land at 787-791 Loch Lomond Road, from Low Density
Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit
the establishment of a retail store specializing in wedding gowns,
dresses and apparel for special occasions, as requested by Albert
E. J. Mitton.
(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the same parcel from
"RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General
Business classification.
(c) letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments.
5. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land at 289
Churchland Road, from "RF" Rural to "RFM" Rural Mobile Home classifi-
cation, to permit the permanent placement of a mobile home, as
requested by Lawrence Gallant.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
(c) Letter from Marilyn MacDonald re proposed amendment.
6. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed amendment to Section 39 resolution of January 16, 1984
which controls the signage for the Market Square development, to
permit a fascia sign on the north wall of the complex for one of the
tenants which does not have an exterior entrance to its space, to
permit an exterior sign for The Prudential Insurance Co. of America,
as requested by The Prudential Insurance Co. of America.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
7. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to add a paragraph to Section
880(11) to enable City staff to verify compliance with the Zoning
By-Law requirements with respect to the alteration of land by the
excavation of sand, gravel or other deposits.
(b) Letter from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
8. 7:30 p.m. - Presentation by Mr. A. Van De Sande re miniature town proposal.
9. Re letter from Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association (Mayor Wayne -
see also item #27).
*9A Re proposal call for consulting services re sol id waste disposal; *9B. Re Thomas
J. Lipton Inc. property Mill Streetj *9C Report on matters arising from West Side Tour.
, CITY MANAGER
10. Payment of invoice.
11. Report re tender for furnace and boiler maintenance.
12. Re participation in "The Future of Work", Human Development Council seminar.
13. Re parking on Kennedy Street.
*14. Re reduction of security amount for Phase 1, Stage 3, Westgate Park Subdivision. (withdrawn)
15. Re request for easement on Prince Street West.
16. Re bond issue.
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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA - as at October 14, 1988.
CITY SOLICITOR
17. Re proposed amendment to Traffic By-Law concerning parking on Charles Street West
(1st reading given October 11).
COMMITTEES
18. Committee of the Whole report (October 11) - (1) re grant for Teen Girls Conference of
YM-YWCA; and (2) re rental of land and former Agricultural Hall, Ben Lomond Corner.
19. Santa Claus Parade Committee re underwriting of deficit for Annual Parade.
20. Planning Advisory Committee re Walter Vincent Subdivision, 56-66 Falls View Avenue.
21. Planning Advisory Committee re Elizabeth McNally Subdivision, 25 Fisherman's Lane.
22. Planning Advisory Committee re Fred Ganong Subdivision, 1479 Loch Lomond Road.
23. Planning Advisory Committee re Walter Vincent Subdivision, 147 Manners Sutton Road.
GENERAL
24. Letter from Mary MacKay re transportation for pupils to Island View Elementary School.
25. Request of Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club for grant re annual Riverboat Classic.
26. Letter from City of Sarnia re Canada/U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
27. Letter from Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association re Board of Police
Commissioners meetings.
28. Application of Century 21, River-Valley Realty for amendment to Section 39 re-zoning of
560 Main Street.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 4:00 p.m.
29. 4:00 p.m. - Saint John Board of Police Commissioners.
30. 4:15 p.m. - Teach-in re proposal call for consulting services on
solid waste disposal.
31. 4:45 p.m. - Presentation by Saint John-Fundy Diving Club re funding for
use of Canada Games Aquatic Centre.
32. 5:00 p.m. - Presentation by Saint John Transit Commission re proposed 1989 budget.
33. 5:30 p.m. - Presentation by Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, Local Union
No. 771, of grievance re vacancy in Fire Inspection Bureau.
34. Letters from Saint John Policemen's Protective Association re (a) arbitration of
Carl Porter grievance, (b) arbitration of Union grievance re Assistant Deputy Chief;
and (c) re meetings of Board of Police Commissioners.
35. Re tender for renovations of 8th floor (City Manager).
36. Re Thomas J. Lipton Inc. property, Mill Street (City Manager).
37. 8:30 p.m. - Economic Development Advisory Board re strategy for Saint John.
LEGAL SESSION
38. Re Henderson Recreation Equipment settlement (City Solicitor).
39. NOTE: Council will meet in Committee of the Whole, at 9:00 a.m., with
local M.L.A.s re Provincial tourist information centres.