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1991-01-28_Minutes 82-763 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-eighth day of January, AD. 1991, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers, Rogers, A Vincent and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. G. Taylor, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. Brown, Assistant City Manager- Development; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; S. Bedford, Director of Community Planning; W. Butler, Director of Water and Sewerage Services; R. Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief; A Bodechon, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; P. Hanlon, Operations Engineer; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Her Worship the Mayor offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 21, 1991, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor proclaimed February 2 to 9 to be Bowl For Kids Week in the City of Saint John and urged citizens to support this fund-raising campaign sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Saint John Inc.; and advised that staff is reviewing the possibility of expanding parking in the area of the former Rockwood Park school to accommodate persons wishing the use the Lily Lake facilities. (Councillor Coughlan entered the meeting.) Her Worship the Mayor extended sympathy to the family of the late Dr. James Fan, former District Medical Health Officer - Saint John Region, who died in a car accident in Nova Scotia during the weekend. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that a report from the City Manager (copies of which were distributed to Council members in Committee of the Whole earlier this date), concerning the lease of space at 114 Prince William Street, be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter to Mayor Wayne from the Director of Special Projects of the CrownLife PARTICIPaction Challenge inviting the City to be actively involved in the 9th annual Challenge to be held on Wednesday, May 29, 1991 -- be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation at Council's next meeting. 82-764 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 Her Worship the Mayor referred to her December 3, 1990 submission to Council in Committee of the Whole of a letter from Mr. Terry Moore of the Saint John YM-YWCA making recommendations with respect to a chairperson for the PARTICIPaction Committee, and suggested that, if the City is interested in being involved again in the 1991 Challenge and as much City Hall staff time has been required for past Challenges, the YM-YWCA could be asked to organize the event. Councillor Knibb expressed the understanding that Council considers the Challenge to be a worthwhile event and the City should endeavour to continue with it, and the Mayor suggested that the City Manager should contact Mr. Moore and submit a recommendation at Council's next meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificates, namely:- 1. Contract 90-30 Spruce Lake Industrial Park Standard Paving Maritime Limited Stinson Drive road construction Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 2 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 2, dated January 18, 1991 Final holdback release $ 91,530.00 75,792.19 Nil 64,423.36 $ 11,368.83 2.Contract 90-21 - McAllister Drive Street Reconstruction Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 3 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 3, dated January 22, 1991 Final holdback release $263,901.30 287,420.70 Nil 238,986.76 $ 48,433.94 3.Contract 90-23 - Broadway Avenue and Folev Court Sewer Reconstruction Dean Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 3 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 3, dated January 23, 1991 Holdback release for work done to date $107,289.00 41,092.52 Nil 34,238.81 $ 6,853.71 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the following tenders be accepted for the supply of municipal castings on an as-required basis for the period ending December 31, 1991:- Central CastinQs Ltd. Item 1 - 600 manhole frames @ $121 = Item 2 - 350 manhole covers @ $61 = $ 72,600 $ 21,350 82-765 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 Item 3 - 250 water vault covers w/plugs @ $81 = Item 5 - 300 catch basin frames @ $105 = Item 6 - 300 catch basin grates @ $82 = $ 20,250 $ 31,500 $ 24,600 $170,300 Canada Iron CastinQs Ltd. Item 4 - 225 manhole cover plugs @ $6 = Item 7 - 24 grates @ $85 = $ 1,350 $ 2,040 $ 3,390 In response to Councillor Fitzpatrick, Mr. Hanlon confirmed that the City in 1990 had to return some of the castings to Central Castings Ltd. as there were minor problems, which is not unusual in that this is experienced quite often regardless of the supplier; and he advised that, although he is uncertain of the number returned, it was necessary for the City to buy 45 from the local Foundry, of the approximate 300 castings purchased overall, while awaiting delivery of the proper products from Central Castings Ltd. with the difference in price charged to Central Castings Ltd. Councillor Knibb suggested that, as some of the castings provided by the Amherst company have not been entirely satisfactory thereby giving Council a legitimate reason to consider utilizing a local firm, it might be possible to divide the tender more equitably and that this matter should be referred to the City Manager for further review. (Councillor A Vincent entered the meeting during the above discussion.) On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for one week for further review and a report to Council. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from the Chief of Police submitting correspondence from Constable James R. Fleming requesting financial assistance on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Saint John Police Force for the New Brunswick Police Curling Bonspiel to be held in Saint John on February 8 to 10, 1991; and requesting that this matter be referred to the grants committee for appropriate review -- be referred to the grants committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that Selfhelp Crafts of the World is vacating its space at 114 Prince William Street as of February 1, 1991 and that one reply was received from three newspaper advertisements of the vacancy, that being from The Waterside Shoppe, which is presently located on Water Street, offering a rental of $600 per month and to clean and paint the interior; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the store at 114 Prince William Street be leased to Reynold MacKenzie, operator of The Waterside Shoppe, under the following terms:- (1) the term of the lease to be March 1, 1991 to March 31, 1992; (2) the rental to be $600 per month payable in advance; (3) the City will heat the premises, provide exterior maintenance and carry out any repairs necessary to the heating, sprinkler or electrical systems; (4) the lessee will carry out all interior maintenance and decoration, will replace florescent tubes as required and will pay for electrical power use; and (5) the lessee may vacate the premises upon giving 2 months notice. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-766 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 (Her Worship the Mayor withdrew from the meeting as she was not present for the public hearing with respect to the re-zoning of 148-150 Waterloo Street, whereupon Deputy Mayor Gould assumed the chair.) (Councillor Coughlan withdrew from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest.) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-223 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 148-150 Waterloo Street (L.R.I.S. Number 13649), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that the said re-zoning be pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act limiting the use of the property to a supportive residential board and room facility. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-223 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (The Mayor re-entered the meeting and reassumed the chair.) (Councillor Coughlan re-entered the meeting.) Read report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on January 7, 1991, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers, Rogers and A Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the following persons be appointed to the Environment Committee for a term of three years effective January 1, 1991: Councillor Pat Landers, Dr. John Acker, Mrs. Anna Boyle, Dr. Evan Pugh, Donald W. Smith, Gary Hamilton, Marjorie Boucher, Danny Randon and Pat Mallory. January 28, 1991, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) 82-767 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on January 21, 1991, when there were present Deputy Mayor Gould and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers, Rogers and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Ann Perry be appointed to the Arbour Day Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1992. 2. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Frank J. Hogan be appointed to the Environment Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1993. January 28, 1991, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Arthur L. Gould, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from the Preservation Review Board advising that, through a volunteer Heritage Week committee of its members, it is acting as facilitator for the observance of Heritage Week in Saint John to be celebrated February 17-23; submitting a draft schedule of events, and asking Common Council to support Heritage Week by presenting award certificates in Council session on National Heritage Day February 18 to the persons whose efforts in 1990 contributed significantly to maintaining the heritage of the community, and to encourage the people of Saint John to join other Canadians in celebrating Heritage Week -- be received and filed and the February 18 presentation be scheduled as requested. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor noted that Festival By The Sea has been selected by the American Bus Association as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 1991; and advised that Loyalist Plaza will be flooded for ice skating during a winter carnival to be held on January 31, February 1,2 and 3. Councillor Rogers commented on a Moosehead Skate-To-Care fireworks event to take place at Lily Lake on February 1. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the copy of the letter to the American Bus Association from Premier Frank McKenna commending the Association on its selection of Festival By The Sea in Saint John as one of the Top 10 82-768 COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 1991 Events in North America for 1991 -- be added to the agenda and received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk