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1991-03-04_Minutes 82-823 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fourth day of March, AD. 1991, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers and A Vincent - and - Messrs. F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. Brown, Assistant City Manger- Development; 1. Totten, Deputy Commissioner of Finance; 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. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; S. Galbraith, Director of Supply and Services; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; C. Cogswell, Deputy Chief of Police; G. Tait, Deputy Fire Chief; J. Johnson, Building Inspector; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; J. Baird, Manager - Development Division, Planning; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Reverend Larry Collins of the Church of the Nazarene offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 25, 1991, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor proclaimed March 1991 to be Red Cross Month in the City of Saint John; extended congratulations to Heidi Hanlon, Sheri Stewart, Kathy Floyd and Mary Harding of the Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club for their efforts at the Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian Women's Curling Championships which concluded March 3 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and commended Mrs. Frances D. Emmerson who was presented an Honourary Award of Excellence by the Maritime Professional Photographers Association for her great creative ability in community programming. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, an area of land at 91 Millidge Avenue, including recently-closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of those portions of the same parcels which are not presently zoned "1-1" Light Industrial from the "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential and the "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional zone to "1-1" Light Industrial zone, to permit incorporation of the subject lands into the Baxter Dairies property, as requested by Baxter Foods Limited, and that no written objections were received in this regard. No persons were present with respect to the proposed amendments. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee recommending that (1) Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan be amended by redesignating from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification an area of land illustrated on the submitted drawing, including the recently-closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831; and (2) those portions of the same parcels which are not presently zoned "1-1" Light Industrial be re-zoned from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential and "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "1-1" Light Industrial classification. 82-824 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 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, an area of land at 91 Millidge Avenue, including the recently- closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent 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, an area of land at 91 Millidge Avenue, including the recently- closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning those portions of the parcels of land at 91 Millidge Avenue, including the recently-closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831 not presently zoned "1-1" Light Industrial from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential and "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning those portions of the parcels of land at 91 Millidge Avenue, including the recently-closed Constance Street and Valerie Street and parts of three adjacent parcels of land with L.R.I.S. Numbers 041095,55014849 and 55014831 not presently zoned "1-1" Light Industrial from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential and "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from the Planning Advisory Committee regarding the above-proposed amendments be received and filed. 82-825 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of the former CNIB property at 1660 Manawagonish Road (L.R.I.S. Number 402727), from "R-1A" One-Family Residential and "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, to permit the existing building to be used as a special care home for up to 15 people, a day care facility and senior citizens' apartments, as requested by Rashida Memon, and that no written objections were received in this regard, with a letter (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting) having been received from Dr. G. R. Whittle asking several questions about the proposal. No persons were present with respect to the proposed re-zoning. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee recommending that the City of Saint John Zoning By-Law be amended by re-zoning the former CNIB property at 1660 Manawagonish Road (L.R.I.S. Number 402727), from "R-IA" One-Family Residential and "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act (1) limiting the use of the property to the following: (a) a group care facility licensed by the N.B. Department of Health and Community Services as a special care home for a maximum of fifteen senior citizens and mentally or physically disabled adults in the existing building; (b) senior citizens' housing in association with a group care facility in the existing building; and (c) a kindergarten, nursery or day care centre in the existing building; (2) requiring that the property be redeveloped and maintained in accordance with a site plan approved by the Development Officer indicating the following: (a) retention of existing landscaped areas and fencing; (b) a properly drained asphalt parking area and driveway enclosed by poured-in-place concrete curbs and providing a minimum of: one space per six beds in the special care home, 0.6 spaces for each senior citizen's apartment, and one space for each seven children enrolled in the day care centre; and (3) requiring that the site improvements indicated on the site plan be completed within one year of building permit approval. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the former CNIB property at 1660 Manawagonish Road (L.R.I.S. Number 402727), from "R-1A" One-Family residential and "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read a first time. During discussion, Mr. Bedford explained that, while the building does not now meet Fire or Building Code requirements and the applicant's proposal for development is not yet clear, the recommended Section 39 conditions, if adopted, would ensure that the development will be compatible with the neighbourhood and, in respect to the continued use of the basement apartment as a non-conforming use, advised that a residential unit in a non-conforming situation, from a planning perspective, should not cause any problem on the site; and Mr. Johnson advised that his staff has indicted that a fair amount of work would be required on the building to accommodate the proposed uses. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the former CNIB property at 1660 Manawagonish Road (L.R.I.S. Number 402727), from "R-1A" One-Family Residential and "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read a second time. 82-826 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the correspondence concerning the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, an area of land containing 99 hectares (244 acres) located on the north side of Latimer Lake Road (L.R.I.S. Numbers 333526, 324905 and 55068738), from Low Density Residential to Heavy Industrial classification, to permit re-zoning of the same area to the "1-2" Heavy Industrial zone and the development of a gravel pit, asphalt plant and concrete ready mix plant, as requested by Standard Paving Maritime Limited. Notice had been given to Aztec Holdings Ltd., Owner, Central Trust Company, Mortgagee, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Mortgagee, to appear at this meeting of the Common Council to show cause, if any, why the building located at 208 Duke Street (L.R.I.S. Number 4747), in the City and County of Saint John, should not be removed or destroyed as a dangerous or dilapidated building. Mr. Johnson circulated photographs of the above-mentioned three-storey woodframe building and, having noted the presence in the Council Chamber of the owner of the above building, advised that the building was first a problem under the Minimum Standards By-Law and as a result of a series of minimum standards inspections, it was concluded that the building was not being rehabilitated, nor did it appear to be economical to proceed with rehabilitation, and it was dilapidated and dangerous, having had a fire and being periodically open; and also advised that, while the City in the summer of 1990 proposed to take the property to Council for consideration, the owner came forward with his proposal to do major work on the building before October, although City staff is unable to determine any work done and the problem with the building being open and dangerous is ongoing. Mr. Johnson further advised that the owner of the building applied for a building permit shortly before the building was again to be presented to Council earlier in 1991 and that, as it was considered inappropriate to continue with action under the 1925 Building Act with a building permit having been applied for, he again asked the Common Clerk to withdraw the matter from the Council agenda; and explained that, subsequent to receiving the application for a building permit, staff determined that additional information was required from the owner; however, attempts to contact the owner daily for over a two- week period resulted in no response whatsoever, and the building continued to be open to the public. Mr. Johnson stated that he considers the building to be dangerous in its present state, and recommended that the building be removed or demolished. Mr. L. Burge of Honey Beach Drive, Fairvale, owner of the above building, appeared in opposition to the above recommendation; expressed agreement with Mr. Johnson in that the building has been a problem and has been open to the public, and explained that, although he has attempted to keep the building boarded up as the photographs will indicate, at times the boards have been torn off leaving the building open in the interim. Mr. Burge also explained that he found, subsequent to applying for a building permit, that he did not have funds in place to work on the building and that, in the meantime, he now has funds available to proceed with rehabilitation; and asked Council to allow him to obtain a building permit and he will proceed immediately with the rehabilitation of the building. During discussion Mr. Burge confirmed that he is now in a position, upon receipt of a building permit, to begin to rehabilitate the building immediately, advised that he has owned the property for approximately eleven years, with it being vacant for about two years, and responded to Council queries concerning his property tax arrears and the fire in the building for which the building was not insured; and Mr. Johnson made the observation that, while the issue before Council is that the building is dangerous in his opinion, it is another issue if Council determines that Mr. Burge is 82-827 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 prepared to expend the necessary funds so that the building will not be dangerous and maintain the building accordingly while he is carrying out the rehabilitation work, and he clarified that, with respect to the amount of funding required to rehabilitate the building based on a building permit application for $30,000 and an inspection by Plans Examiner D. Mabey which revealed that an amount of $75,000 to $80,000 could be required to rehabilitate the building with Mr. Burge's understanding being that $65,000 would be the amount required, the difference in the amounts should not be of concern in that he would have no problem issuing a building permit for $65,000 with the details to be worked out later, and further that Mr. Burge could give the City a bond or other security to assure Council that he will do the work, as he has indicated on other occasions that the work would be done and it was not. On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that notice having been given to Aztec Holdings Ltd., Owner, Central Trust Company, Mortgagee, Central Mortgage and Housing Corp., Mortgagee, as appears by the records of the Registrar of Deeds for the County of Saint John, of the building located at civic number 208 Duke Street (L.R.I.S. Number 4747) in the City of Saint John, requesting that the said owner appear before this meeting of the Common Council to show cause why the said building should not be removed or destroyed as a dangerous or dilapidated building, and having considered the report of the Building Inspector, the Common Council hereby deems and declares the said building located at 208 Duke Street in the said City to be dilapidated and dangerous: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Aztec Holdings Ltd., Owner, Central Trust Company, Mortgagee, Central Mortgage and Housing Corp., Mortgagee, is hereby required to remove or destroy the said building situate at civic number 208 Duke Street, in the City of Saint John, within ten days after receiving notice to do so by the Building Inspector: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon failure of the said Aztec Holdings Ltd., Owner, Central Trust Company, Mortgagee, Central Mortgage and Housing Corp., Mortgagee, to remove or destroy the said building situate at 208 Duke Street in the City of Saint John, in compliance with the request of such notice that the Building Inspector cause such work to be done and the cost thereof recovered from the said Aztec Holdings Ltd., Owner, Central Trust Company, Mortgagee, Central Mortgage and Housing Corp., Mortgagee. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Flewwelling voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from Canadian Mental Health Association, Saint John Branch Inc., requesting $500 to assist in covering the fees of the speaker and other expenses incurred in hosting its two-day conference on May 2-3, 1991 at the Saint John Regional Hospital -- be referred to the Acting City Manager for a report at the next meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificates, namely:- 1. Contract 89-7, Concrete Work 1989, Contact II Grove Construction (1986) Inc. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 4 Retention Payments previously approved $557,671.84 537,386.61 1,800.00 510,198.97 82-828 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 4, dated February 26, 1991 Partial holdback release 2. Contract 90-17, Orange Street Water and Sewer Reconstruction QM Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 4 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 4, dated February 26, 1991 Partial holdback release 3. Contract 90-14, Park Street Extension - Water and Sewer QM 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 February 27, 1991 Final holdback release $ 25,387.64 $442,519.00 431,739.99 4,000.00 336,906.00 $ 90,833.99 $249,615.00 $217,490.61 Nil 187,178.50 $ 30,312.11 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the Acting City Manager recommending award of the tender for the Rockwood Park Golf Course concession to Mr. Robert Creamer in an amount of $4,500, and the tender for the A-Frame at Rockwood Park to Fred Little Convenience in an amount of $5,500. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender for the canteen concession for the year 1991 at the Rockwood Park Golf Course be awarded to Mr. Robert Creamer for an amount of $4,550, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents: AND FURTHER that the tender for the canteen concession for the year 1991 at the Rockwood Park A-Frame be awarded to 046098 N.B. Ltd., Saint John Y's Men's Club, for an amount of $5,000; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. In response to Councillor Fitzpatrick, Mr. Totten advised that the City realized $7,174 in income from the Rockwood Park Golf Course concession in 1990, and, while the concession fee for the A-Frame was $3,000 plus 7% of the gross revenue, the amount of gross revenue cannot be calculated until the audited financial statement is received from the concessionaire. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fitzpatrick and Landers voting "nay". Read a report from the Acting City Manager advising that public tenders were called for 45 vehicles to replace existing units which, due to age and condition, were identified in the budget as no longer being suitable for City service, 12 of which are for the Police Department and those tenders will be awarded by the Police Commission; also advising that a letter was received by the Common Clerk the day following receipt of tenders from Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. advising that it had made errors in calculating its bid prices and asking that its bids be withdrawn and that the Purchasing Agent, having spoken with this Company, is satisfied that it did, in fact, err in the preparation of its bids and its request is justified, and staff did not consider the tenders 82-829 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 submitted by Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. in its review; and further advising that the lowest bid meeting specifications is being recommended for acceptance in every instance. Consideration was given to the above-mentioned letter from Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. requesting that its tenders for motorized equipment be disregarded due to calculating errors. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. requesting that its tenders for motorized equipment be disregarded due to calculating errors -- be received and filed and the request be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the request by Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. to withdraw its bids for motorized equipment be granted and that tenders be awarded as indicated in the submitted bid summaries as follows:- Bid No. 91-7001T Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7001 BT Lorne Brett Chev Olds. 91-7001CT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7001 DT Dobson Chrysler Dodge 91-7005T Dobson Chrysler Dodge 91-7005A T Dobson Chrysler Dodge 91-7005BT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7005CT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7006T Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7006A T Dobson Chrysler Dodge 91-7006BT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7007T Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7007AT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7007BT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7007CT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7007DT Downey Ford Sales Ltd. 91-7015T Bayview International Trucks 91-7015AT Valley Equipment Ltd. @ $ 26,815.89 @ $ 21,315.65 @ $ 21,157.69 @ $ 50,371.54 @ $ 35,581.12 @ $ 20,842.95 @ $ 19,339.32 @ $ 21,257.45 @ $ 16,919.97 @ $ 31,855.30 @ $ 41,843.86 @ $ 57,938.38 @ $ 44,260.83 @ $ 32,458.65 @ $181,884.38 @ $ 35,600.12 @ $257,101.41 @ $164,762.49 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the Acting City Manager advising that four tenders were received for the City's annual requirements of traffic paint and glass beads and that the Province's prices are indicated on the submitted bid summary as all municipalities have been given the opportunity to purchase from its contracts; also advising that, by taking advantage of the Provincial offer, the City's costs for the products is reduced by $7,894.40, and that the total value of the contract, based on acceptance of the Provincial suppliers, being Laurentide Chemicals Atlantic Ltd. for paint and J. W. Bird & Co. Ltd. for glass beads, is $30,014.60; and recommending award of the tender at the prices supplied by the Province. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the City's 1991 paint and glass bead requirements be purchased at the prices supplied by the Province of New Brunswick at a total cost of $30,014.60 plus taxes. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-830 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 Read a report from the Acting City Manager explaining that a new simplified bill has been developed for use by the City's Finance Department to replace the current utility bill which has caused a number of problems and a number of citizens' complaints and, as well, an outstanding traffic violation notice has been developed for use in an attempt to reduce the costly process of summons preparation and serving, and to allow for this change it is necessary that equipment be acquired to perform the function of folding, inserting and stuffing all of the necessary documentation; advising that, of the two tenders received for an inserter system, FAM Enterprises, the low tenderer in an amount of $19,500 does not meet the specifications for this equipment; and recommending the award of the tender to Pitney Bowes of Canada. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Davis RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender of Pitney Bowes of Canada, in the amount of $29,454, plus taxes, be accepted for an inserter system. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Davis RESOLVED that the report from the Acting City Manager advising that, as part of the process to complete the District #2 Fire Station Study, Ernst & Young proposes to hold two public meetings to (1) present the terms of reference that have been given to the consultant; (2) present the basics of standard fire ground operating procedures; (3) solicit input and answer questions from the citizens of District #2 in the City who are interested in the fire protection service; and (4) discuss response capability objectives for the fire protection services in Saint John, and that these meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on March 23; also advising that the consultants have also requested a meeting with Council at noon Friday, March 22 in order to provide a status report on the progress of the study and to provide more information on the proposed public hearings; and recommending that Council consider the request of Ernst & Young to meet on March 22, 1991 at noon -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Councillor Flewwelling suggested that the consultants should hold public meetings on a weekday rather than on a Saturday on the basis that more persons would be available and interested in attending through the week and further that the City, rather than the consultants, should be the one to determine when the public meetings are to be held. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Flewwelling voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the report from the Acting City Manager advising that, further to a concern expressed at the February 11 Council meeting in regard to the location of the Daley's Store at 77 Glen Road, work on this project was begun without a building permit and discovered on July 5, 1989, with a stop work order issued until such time that a building permit was obtained; also advising that, once the building permit had been obtained and the inspector reviewed the plans, the owner was forwarded a letter requesting that a legal survey be done as the property corner pins could not be established in the field and that, as a result of staff's follow-up on this request, the owner finally obtained the survey information and discovered the discrepancy which caused him to submit the application for an amendment to the Section 39 re-zoning that is before Council -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-831 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from the Chief of Police submitting a request from the President of the Local Chapter of Crime Stoppers for a significant contribution of funds for 1991; advising that he wholeheartedly supports the Crime Stoppers Program, and requesting that a grant be approved for Saint John and Western District Crime Stoppers, hopefully, to a value of $3,000 as was the case last year -- be received and filed and a grant of $3,000 be approved. Chief Sherwood advised that he would make provision in the 1992 Police Department for a grant for the above group. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". 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 February 25, 1991, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers and Rogers, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the repurchase option included in the 1969 deed for the property at 97 Prince Edward Street from the City to Joseph Valardo be released and further that a clause be included in the deed prohibiting development of the lot as a separate parcel. 2. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, (1) NB Tel be given an easement on City-owned land described as being between the western boundary of the City property and a line parallel to, and 12 metres from the centre line of the extension of Churchland Road as shown on Plan C 71-1 of the Engineering Department records; (2) the document to specify that the easement is to permit only the placement of an outside plant module; (3) the cost of the easement to be $300; and (4) NB Tel to be responsible for all costs associated with the granting of the easement. 3. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the 66-foot strip of City-owned land on Eldersley Avenue lying southeast of the property of Grace J. Frances be sold to her for a price of $500 plus all expenses necessary to complete the transfer. 4. That the repurchase option held by the City for development of the property at 9 Somerset Street be extended for a further term of 6 months to December 17, 1991 under the same requirement that the concrete footing of a new building must be completed by that date. 5. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, (1) the City acquire approximately 1.4 acres of land, formerly part of the Lancaster spur, from Canadian Pacific Limited for a price of $21,000 plus a proportionate share of subdivision cost estimated to be approximately $1,700; and (2) following acquisition of the land by the City, negotiations be opened for sale of that portion not needed by the City to the adjoining owners. 6. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Mr. Matthew MacPherson be named as the City's nominee to the board of arbitration of Local No. 18, C.U.P.E. grievances 90-51 and 91-1 concerning contractors working while long- term seasonal employees were laid off. 7. That subsequent to Common Council resolution of December 27, 1990 82-832 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 concerning the Saint John Region Tomorrow Committee, Council appoint the following representatives nominated by the various organizations invited to the Saint John Region-Tomorrow Committee:-Fundy Region Mayors Association -Mayor Emil Olsen, Quispamsis; Saint John MLAs - Mr. John Mooney; Saint John Member of Parliament - The Honourable Gerald Merrithew; Irving Group of Companies - Mr. J. K. Irving; Building and Construction Trades Council -Mr. Alfred Vautour; Fundy Region Development Commission - Mr. Gil Carter; School District No. 20 - Ms. Marguerite Thompson; Saint John Construction Association - Mr. Bruce Dowd; and Saint John Board of Trade - Mr. Graham McDougall and Mr. John Wheatley. March 4, 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 section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that section 2 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 3 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that section 6 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Davis RESOLVED that section 7 of the above 82-833 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1991 report be adopted. The Mayor noted that, in Committee of the Whole, Council referred to the Nominating Committee the matter of two appointees at large to the Saint John Region Tomorrow Committee, and asked Council members to submit names of any recommended nominees to the Committee for consideration. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gordon Hunt complaining about the snow removal department and its staff with respect to Rockwood Court; explaining that a sign posted indicates no angle parking and it is difficult, in view of there being seven apartments in each building, to locate owners of vehicles in order to move a vehicle out when they are parked behind each other, especially on an incline and on icy streets; advising that he was issued a parking ticket for parking slightly on an angle which solved his and others' problems; and suggesting that, if the City does not want to do its part by doing proper snow removal, he is not doing his part by paying his submitted parking ticket -- be referred to the Acting City Manager for consideration in the previously-requested report to Council. Councillor Knibb suggested that, as Council has already referred to staff for a report a previous complaint from Mr. Hunt, the above letter could be received and filed, and it was suggested that staff could consider the above letter in conjunction with the letter referred by Council on February 11, 1991. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Kevin Estabrooks, a member of the Committee for Courtney Murdock's Benefit Dance to be held at the Lily Lake Pavilion, advising that Courtney is a 19-month old Saint John born girl with cancer of both eyes, and requesting the use of the facility at a minimum cost and the Committee will look after set up and clean up of the facility and whatever else is requested for its use -- be received and filed and a grant in the amount of the rental fee be approved. Councillor Landers offered to coordinate an effort among management and the four civic unions in an attempt to obtain funding for the above benefit. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried Common Clerk