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1991-02-25_Minutes 82-812 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-fifth day of February, A. D. 1991, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers and Rogers - and - Messrs. F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; 1. Totten, Deputy 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. Bedford, Director of Community Planning; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; W. Butler, Director of Water and Sewerage Services; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; A. Bodechon, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; R. Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; R. Adams, Appraisal Officer; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Her Worship the Mayor offered the opening prayer. Her Worship the Mayor advised that, based on her discussion with the City Solicitor, there is no legal requirement for Council at this time to appoint a person to act in the position of City Manager in the absence of Mr. D. Wilson, Acting City Manager, and that Council can direct any questions to staff through the Chair. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 18, 1991, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor proclaimed March 1991 to be Kidney Month and Fight Liver Disease Month, and the period of March 11 to 24 to be Local Daisies Days in the City of Saint John in support of the Saint John Chapter of the Canadian Liver Foundation. (Councillor Rogers entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificates, namely:- 1. Contract 90-3 - Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Construction QM Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 6 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 6, dated February 20, 1991 Partial holdback release $847,564.50 829,106.07 3,600.00 744,360.89 $ 81,145.18 82-813 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 2. Contract 90-29 - Chesley Drive Classic Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 2 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 2, dated February 20, 1991 Partial holdback release $326,270.00 320,123.40 18,740.00 269,534.67 $ 31,848.73 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the Acting City Manager advising that three companies responded to the tender call for supplying electrical maintenance service to the City's water and sewerage facilities, one which did not submit the necessary bid deposit and was therefore not considered for award, and that, based on estimated quantities contained in the tender, the total value of the contract is estimated at $74,600 over the two-year period; and submitting a recommendation for tender award. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender of James Arthurs Electrical Contractor Ltd., at the rates indicated in the submitted bid summary, be accepted for supplying electrical maintenance service to the City's water and sewerage facilities for a period of two years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the Acting City Manager advising that four companies responded to the tender call for providing temporary water supply to residents while the City is installing new lines or repairing existing ones, one which did not submit the necessary bid deposit and was therefore not considered for award, and that the total value of the contract, based on estimated quantities, is $45,200 over two years; and submitting a recommendation for tender award. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender of Campbell's Plumbing and Heating Co. Ltd., at the rates indicated in the submitted bid summary, be accepted for supplying plumbing services to non-owned City properties for a period of two years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the Acting City Manager advising that seven companies responded to the tender call for the supply of work boots for C.U.P.E. Local 18, one which did not submit the required deposit and was therefore not considered for award, and that the total value of the contract, based on estimated usage of 420 pairs, is $27,888; and submitting a recommendation for tender award. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender of Hoffman's Ltd., at a cost of $66.40 per pair, be accepted for supplying work boots on an as-required basis for a period of one year. Mr. Hanlon clarified that, with respect to the reference in the above report to the effect that the lowest bid received from Hoffman's Ltd. does not meet specifications and the recommendation is to award the tender to Hoffman's, Hoffman's submitted two prices as indicated in the submitted bid summary and staff is 82-814 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 recommending acceptance the higher of the two prices. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the Acting City Manager advising that five companies responded to the tender call for the supply of sweeper brooms, one which did not submit the necessary bid deposit and was therefore not considered for award, and that, based on the estimated quantities, the total value of the contract is $19,505.28 plus taxes; and submitting a recommendation for tender award. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender for the supply of sweeper brooms on an as-required basis until December 31, 1991 be awarded as indicated in the submitted bid summary as follows:- item 1 at a price of $329.86 each and item 6 at a price of $90.00 each to Bergor Equipment Supply Inc.; and item 2 at a price of $190.80 each, item 3 at a price of $255.00 each, item 4 at a price of $95.00 each, item 5 at a price of $270.30 each, item 7 at a price of $262.35 each, and item 8 at a price of $95.00 each to Saunders Equipment Ltd. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the following tenders be accepted for the supply of motorized equipment, as indicated in the submitted bid summary:- Marine Industrial & Technical Sales Ltd., Saint John - Bid No. 91-7004T - $28,704.33; BWS Manufacturing Ltd., Centreville, N.B. - Bid No. 91-7025T -$12,025.46; Tractors & Equipment (1962) Ltd., Saint John - Bid No. 91-7030T - $26,863.40 and Bid No. 91-7016T - $111,049.95. Mr. Robichaud advised that the City currently owns 8 to 10 compressors and that, in his opinion, it is more economical for the City to own, rather than rent, compressors. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender of Wallace Equipment Ltd., at a cost of $137,300 plus taxes, be accepted for supplying a John Deere model 770BH motor grader, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute a seven-year total cost agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the report from the Acting City Manager referring to the petition from residents of Woodlawn Park and Harbourview Subdivision presented by Mr. Michael O'Neill to Council on January 7, 1991 concerning the extension of transit service and requesting clarification of the subdivision name; advising that Woodlawn Park and Harbourview Subdivision are the two subdivision names used on official subdivision plans which form this small neighborhood and Lucas Subdivision was never used in an official capacity and, as the City does not have an official mechanism to name particular areas of the City, the residents of the area should be encouraged to meet and make a collective decision on an appropriate name; also advising that if, as part of this process the residents wish to alter the name of a street, a request should be made to the City as Council does have 82-815 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 an official role in naming and renaming streets; and recommending that, in receiving and filing this report, Mr. Michael O'Neill be forwarded a copy -- be received and filed and the recommendation be adopted. The Mayor advised that, with regard to the request for transit service, a group of residents had a hearing before the Transit Commission and a report will be forthcoming to Council and to the residents in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the report from the Acting City Manager advising that, further to Council's February 18 consideration of a letter from Mrs. Alice Wilson of 452 Milford Road requesting that the City plow her road, the gravel road, which is shown cross-hatched on the submitted drawing, is not, in fact, a road but is a driveway on private property which was once the location of the City of Lancaster Works Depot and, until recently, owned by the City of Saint John; explaining that the City repaired potholes on the property in response to Mrs. Wilson's April 1989 request because at that time the City still owned the property and in view of the history; however, since April 1989 the property in question was purchased by Mr. Cormier and, if service to the road in question was difficult to justify in the past, it became impossible to justify when the City no longer even owned the property; and concluding that it would be beyond the authority of Works staff to authorize plowing the property as requested - - be laid on the table for one week for a report from the City Solicitor. The initial motion proposed was to receive and file the above report and forward a copy to Mrs. Alice Wilson; however, the motion was subsequently changed to that above during discussion. In response to Councillor Flewwelling, Mr. Robichaud advised that he would expect that the road would be a common right-of-way to both the Cormier and the Wilson properties and they each individually would be responsible for plowing their own portion of the property or a private access and that, depending on how the new owner utilizes the property, it may not even be a driveway to the property, which means that the property is a private right-of-way utilized by two or three property owners and it is not a City street. Councillor Flewwelling expressed concern that Mr. Cormier could close off the property and asked if it was determined, prior to the sale of the property to Mr. Cormier, that Mrs. Wilson's deed provides a right-of-way over the property, whereupon the Mayor suggested that this matter could be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. Consideration was given to two reports from the Acting City Manager submitting resolutions for Council's consideration and recommended referral to the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, such resolutions concerning air services and the highway system. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the following resolution be forwarded for consideration at the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to be held in June in St. John's, Newfoundland:- 1. WHEREAS the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America will undertake negotiations to revise the existing bilateral air agreement for the purpose of liberalizing air services between the two countries; and WHEREAS increased liberalization is of national, provincial, regional and local concern; and WHEREAS a need exists for strong and competitive northbound-southbound passenger and cargo service creating greater access for Canadians and Canadian products to United States points; and 82-816 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 WHEREAS United States airlines presently enjoy tax advantages on fuel and fare structures over Canadian airlines; and WHEREAS open skies in Canadian domestic service could be detrimental to Canadian carriers, particular regional carriers: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urge the Government of Canada to negotiate a liberalized transborder agreement which affords full protection to the operational viability of Canadian carriers, full access to United States points for cargo, and ensures that Canada's domestic service is fully protected with respect to present cabotage rights of carriers. Question being taken, the motion was carried. With regard to the proposed resolution concerning the upgrading of the national highway system through the Province of New Brunswick, the Mayor, a member of the FCM Standing Committee on Transportation, advised that FCM has already dealt with and supported the Province in this regard and that the matter has been forwarded to the Federal Government; and called for a motion to receive and file the above letter from the Acting City Manager submitting the resolution in question. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above letter from the Acting City Manager be received and filed. Councillor Knibb suggested that a resolution should be submitted concerning the Federal Goods and Services Tax in view of the difficulty determining its application, particularly for organizations such as the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and the Recreation Department which serve persons from various age groups, certain of which are exempt the tax application, and Mr. Totten noted that FCM has a committee in place, of which the Commissioner of Finance is a member, which is dealing with the GST issues. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from the Chief of Police commenting on the issues of Mr. Troy Harnish's complaint about the taxi industry, which was considered by Council on December 27, 1990 -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Mr. Harnish. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a triangular parcel of land located at 100 Kierstead Road (L.R.I.S. Number 467696), from Light Industrial and Open Space to Medium Density Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould 82-817 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-225 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a triangular parcel of land located at 100 Kierstead Road (L.R.I.S. Number 467696), from "1-3" Light Industrial Park to "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that the above re-zoning be subject to conditions pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act requiring that the property be redeveloped in accordance with a site plan approved by the Development Officer indicating the following: (a) a properly drained asphalt parking area enclosed by poured-in-place concrete curbs and providing a minimum of eight parking spaces; and (b) landscaping of all areas not occupied by the building and parking area with grass, shrubs and trees; and (4) the required site improvements be completed within one-year of building permit approval. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-225 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. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-226 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning 257 Westmorland Road (L.R.I.S. Number 316893), located on the southern side of Westmorland Road, from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that the above re-zoning be subject to the following conditions pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act: (a) the number of dwelling units in the building is no more than three; (b) no exterior additions are made to the building; and (c) a site plan be submitted for Development Officer approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-226 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. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-227 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a portion of a lot known as both 28 Water Street and 85 Prince William Street (L.R.I.S. Number 11361), from "T" Transportation to "B-3" Central Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, ''''By-Law Number C.P. 100-227 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 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 82-818 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on February 18, 1991, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers, Rogers, A. Vincent and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That the City of Saint John not participate in the 1991 PARTICIPaction Challenge and that the Mayor and a past chairman of the Saint John Challenge meet with PARTICIPaction Canada to determine its level of enthusiasm for this project nationally, now and for the future, following which a recommendation can be made as to what direction to take as it concerns the Challenge. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, Council adopt the following procedures to meet the aspirations of the City and those organizations seeking financial assistance:- (1) procedures now in place to assist organizations providing community-based services, such as VON, Red Cross and Family Services, remain unchanged; (2) requests from sporting organizations with respect to either hosting major events or travelling to events to make bids to host a future event be referred to the Major Tournament Committee, which already has authority to deal with such items provided it has sufficient budget funds remaining; (3) requests from individuals or teams to travel to Age Class Sanctioned Tournaments be referred to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for consideration and action, the Board already acting on such requests under a previously-approved Council policy; (4) all requests from organizations made to Council for the purpose of hosting meetings, conventions, receptions and/or reunions be referred to the City Manager, and the City Manager be given the authority to provide grants of not more than $500 to anyone specific organization, with the level of funding to be determined by the City Manager after review of information acquired from the City's Director of Tourism; and (5) an amount of $10,000 be removed from the Unspecified Grants Budget and added to the Tourism Department's budget for the sole purpose of providing funding to conventions, receptions and/or reunions. 3. That as recommended by the City Manager, Mr. Donald Cullinan, solicitor for Mr. Holly Hanson, be advised that the City is not prepared to sell Mr. Hanson the three lots on Moore Street to straighten his property lines and consolidate his property. 4. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Loch Lomond Villa Inc. be advised that the City does not object to its application to have the covenant removed from the deed that requires Ross Memorial Park (L.R.I.S. Number 324780) be retained for public use; and further that (2) Loch Lomond Villa Inc. be advised that, should it be successful in acquiring the property, (a) an easement will be required to permit access to a major sewer line; (b) the property is zoned "P" Park and a re-zoning will be required before the property can be developed for residential use; and (c) consideration is to be given to retaining a reference to the Ross family name when developing the project. 5. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Parcel "G" in Part 3 on a plan of Courtenay Place filed in the Saint John Registry Office on April 7, 1964 in File 39 as number 67 be leased to Universal Industries Ltd. under the following terms: (a) the lease to be for a 6-year period commencing July 1, 1989; (b) the rental for the first year July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990 to be $3,025; (c) the rental for the remaining term to be $5,000 per year paid annually in advance; (d) a clause to be included permitting a renewal for a further period not to exceed 5 years at a rental based on the value of the land, if vacant, and a rate equal to 1 % above the average bond rate for long-term Government of Canada bonds in effect at that time; and a clause will be included permitting arbitration if agreement cannot be reached on land value; (e) an option will be included permitting purchase of the land for $46,000 until December 31, 1991 and at a price of $48,500 until December 31, 1992; and (f) all other clauses in the expired lease to be included in the new lease; and (2) the $5,000 rental for the second period July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1991 to be paid upon approval of the lease by Common Council and the second and subsequent payments to be made July 1 of each year commencing July 1, 1991. 6. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City approve a grant to the Canadian Dietetic Association in an amount of $500 for the purpose of assisting 82-819 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 with its national convention in Saint John from June 2 to June 6, 1991. 7. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City approve a grant of $500 for the purpose of assisting with the Appraisal Institute of Canada's national conference in Saint John in May 1991. 8. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City approve a grant in the amount of $300 to the New Brunswick Lung Association with respect to the 1991 Canadian Lung Association Conference to be held in Saint John in June 1991. February 25, 1991, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. The Mayor advised that Mr. 1. Moore of the Saint John YM-YWCA and Co-Chairperson of the 1990 PARTICIPaction Committee will contact PARTICIPaction Canada to arrange a meeting to discuss the Challenge's future. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Rogers voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. The Mayor noted that the above matter has been in debate for approximately six years and asked why, if the City was not going to sell the property to Mr. Hanson, it would take so long to respond negatively to him, and Mr. Adams explained that the subject application to purchase was received approximately six months ago and, while it was determined in the interim that legal work being carried out did not really involve the property in question, the land has been acquired for redevelopment under the Urban Renewal Program and it is hoped that, in the future, a call for development proposals will be carried out and, if the portion of the land in question is sold, it will make it more difficult to develop. The Mayor expressed concern that, as the property has already been held for over ten years and it is her understanding that Mr. Hanson wants to straighten his property boundaries so he can carry out development, the City might take no action for another ten years, to which Mr. Adams replied that it is staff's intention to report to Council by the end of March with some suggestion as to how to proceed. Councillor Knibb noted that, as indicated in the report considered in Committee of the Whole, Mr. Hanson has no development plans for the property in question. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and Councillor Rogers voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. 82-820 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 With respect to Deputy Mayor Gould's request for staff to confirm that all records have been reviewed and the property is not owned by the City but rather by the Province, Mr. Adams advised that, having discussed this matter with Ms. Lynda Farrell, the lawyer in the Legal Department who handles property transactions, the subject property was not listed in the properties transferred from the former Parish of Simonds to the City of Saint John at the time of amalgamation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 6 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that section 7 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that section 8 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Landers asked the status of the New Brunswick Lung Association's efforts to obtain financial assistance for Dr. Robert Beveridge from the Provincial Medical Research Fund, which was discussed by Council on October 15, 1990, to which the Mayor replied that she would look into this matter and advise Council accordingly. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William J. Borland, Director of Environmental Affairs, J.D. Irving, Limited offering clarification relating to the situation of the proposed Federal Pulp and Paper Regulations, in view of the recent confusion being generated; and concluding that, given the fact that two years have gone by since the compliance deadlines were set, it should not be seen unreasonable for the Federal Government to provide a two-year window to be used where extraordinary circumstances exist -- be received and filed. During discussion the Mayor advised that Mr. Borland contacted her office and offered to provide a teach-in of Council on all actions being taken by the Company in this regard and also that a letter was forwarded to the Federal Minister of Environment as requested by Council at its February 11 meeting. (Councillor Rogers withdrew from the meeting during the above 82-821 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 discussion.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Rogers re-entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Central Business Development Corporation advising that it is now in the process of nominating a Board of Directors for the term of April 1991 to April 1992 and that it would be most appreciative if Mr. Stephen Bedford would be re-appointed to the Board of the Corporation for another year -- be received and filed and Mr. Bedford be reappointed to the Board. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. H. E. (Hal) Williams relinquishing his appointment as Town Crier of the City of Saint John - - be received with regret and Mr. Williams be thanked for his service to the City and that action be taken to find a replacement for Mr. Williams. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the application of Daly's Stop & Shop for the re-zoning of 1506 Loch Lomond Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 1991. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the application of Scott Bros. Ltd. for the re-zoning of 1709 Hickey Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on April 15, 1991. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Hearing Society Inc. expressing appreciation for the City's contribution of $500 toward its Service of Sign Language Interpretation; advising that it is still awaiting Provincial acceptance of the proposal, and requesting that Council make its support known to Premier McKenna in a letter of support for this project at the Saint John Hearing Society -- be received and filed and a letter of support be forwarded to the Premier. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers 82-822 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 RESOLVED that the letter from the Solicitor General of Canada responding to Common Council resolution of November 26, 1990 regarding the Parrtown Correctional Centre; submitting a list of the location selection criteria for the correctional facilities for Federally-sentenced women which was developed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) bearing in mind the recommendations of the Task Force and corrections policy; advising that he has asked the Commissioner of Corrections to proceed with the location selection process, and confirming that location criteria for the Healing Lodge for Aboriginal Women under federal sentence will be developed separately by CSC in consultation with Native Women's Organizations and Aboriginal communities -- be referred to staff for a report to Council. The Mayor advised that the business community's support was solicited and forwarded to the Solicitor General for the location of the above facility in Saint John, and suggested that this matter should be referred to Messrs. J. Brown and Director of Economic Development D. O'Leary to actively pursue; and during discussion it was noted that there appears to be confusion between the City's support for the redevelopment of the Parrtown Correctional Centre so that it may accommodate both male and female offenders, and, with the closure of the Kingston Federal Penitentiary for Women, the location of a replacement facility in Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from The Saint John District Labour Council expressing concern regarding the practice of contracting a car for personal use by the City Manager, and expressing the opinion that the City's tax dollars could be put to better use and that this practice should cease -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Davis RESOLVED that the letter from The Saint John District Labour Council expressing the opinion that comments made through the media regarding City employees now drawing disability pensions were highly unethical and unprofessional and that a Councillor and Commissioner of the City of Saint John should not be making derogatory comments regarding City employees, and concluding that it looks forward to a public apology in the near future -- be received and filed. Councillor Knibb re-iterated his concern that the number of persons leaving the City's employ on early retirement is excessive, and suggested that, while he is sympathetic to employees injured in the course of their duties and would insist on them receiving full pension, the number of employees retiring on disability with non- identifiable illnesses should be looked into; and Mr. Groody made the observation that the City has a situation with respect to disability pensions and, like any other responsible employer, the situation must be and is being reviewed with a full report to be submitted to Council in the near future. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-823 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Common Clerk