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1991-10-28_Minutes 83-171 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 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 October, AD. 1991, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Arthur L. Gould, Deputy Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers, Rogers, A Vincent and M. Vincent and - Messrs. J. Brown, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; 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; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; C. Campbell, Manager - Policy Division; J. Baird, Manager - Development Division; J. Bezanson, Heritage Planner; G. Tait, Deputy Fire Chief; G. Ingraham, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; N. Stanton, Fire Department; P. Smith, Fire Department; Ms. M. Chaperlin, Planner; 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 Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on October 21, 1991, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor A Vincent entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that recommendations concerning the following matters (which were considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date) be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting: (1) Market Square landscape park tender; (2) architectural services relevant to the Rockwood Park Master Plan; and (3) acquisition of land for #7 Fire Station. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Deputy Mayor Gould proclaimed October 31 to November 10, 1991 to be Poppy Week in the City of Saint John and urged all citizens to observe the week by wearing the Memorial Poppy of The Royal Canadian Legion; and advised that Miss Saint John Heather Paulin is in Toronto, Ontario, on this date competing in the Miss Canada Pageant and that a letter and flowers have been forwarded to her on behalf of the Mayor and Council wishing her well in her endeavours. Deputy Mayor Gould expressed sympathy to the family of the late Mr. George 1. Clark, Q.C., a former solicitor for the City of Saint John, and a former Councillor, who passed away on October 21. 83-172 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Saint John extend a message of sympathy to the family of the late Mr. George 1. Clark, Q.C.. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending the proposal as adopted on July 3, 1973, for an approximately 54,000 square foot parcel of land at 184 Hilyard Street (NBGIC Numbers 24141, 55055685, 55055693, 55024269 and 55055743), located at the intersection of Hilyard Street and Main Street adjacent to Hilyard Place, to permit the development of a restaurant, automotive repair establishment and retail store in two buildings having a total floor area of approximately 10,000 square feet, as requested by Flash Muffler Ltd., and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning staff report considered at the Committee's October 22 meeting at which the applicant expressed agreement with staff's recommendation except for part (4) as the applicant wishes to have a total of three freestanding signs for the development, one on Main Street with the other two signs on Hilyard Street; advising that, after considering the applicant's comments, the Committee adopted staff's recommendation; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. Mr. John McEachern, Area Development Manager for Tim Horton Donuts, appeared in support of the above application and, having noted the presence in the Council Chamber of Peter Burns of Midas Muffler, advised that the property in question has been under study as a site for a combined Tim Horton Donuts and Midas Muffler operation for over a year in close co-operation with the City's Planning and Engineering Departments, and that the engineering plan that addresses services, landscaping and location of buildings is now being prepared, plans have been submitted for building permits, and the applicant is prepared to commence work upon approval of the amendment. Mr. McEachern expressed agreement with the above recommendation, with the exception of the signage condition, and explained that, while the applicant can accept having only one common sign on Main Street, permission is requested to exceed the allowable signage space and to erect, approximately 300 feet apart, on Hilyard Street the standard signs of both operations, in view of the size of the site, the fact that both companies are national in nature with a national image, and that Tim Horton Donuts' sign alone is 128 feet in total thereby using most of the allowable 150 square feet of permitted space. During discussion Mr. McEachern clarified that the request is for one freestanding sign on Main Street which would be a common sign and two individual signs on Hilyard Street, or three free-standing signs in addition to the facia signs; advised that, upon the necessary approvals, the applicant would be prepared to commence the project as soon as the permits are issued, with two to two and one-half months to completion, or a post-Christmas opening, with the two buildings estimated to cost in excess of $.5 million. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, the proposal adopted pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act on July 3, 1973 for an approximately 54,000 square foot parcel of land located at the intersection of Hilyard Street and Main Street, adjacent to Hilyard Place (NBGIC Numbers 24141,55024269,55055685,55055693 and 55055743), be amended to permit the development of a donut shop, auto repair shop and retail space, subject to the following conditions: (1) the site shall be developed in accordance with a detailed site plan to be approved by the Development Officer, indicating the following: (a) location of buildings, structures and parking facilities; (b) landscaping of all areas not occupied by buildings, structures and parking areas; (c) asphalt parking and vehicular circulation areas enclosed by poured-in-place concrete 83-173 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 curbs; (d) location and width of access driveways; (e) site drainage facilities; and (f) location and dimensions of freestanding signs; (2) detailed building elevation drawings shall be submitted to and approved by the Development Officer; (3) parking facilities shall be provided to accommodate the development calculated on the basis of the "B-2" standards in Section 850 of the Zoning By-Law; and (4) the number and size of signs shall be limited to the proposed facia signage and two freestanding signs, maximum of 150 square feet per sign. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the above letter from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. 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 a parcel of land located at the end of Watertower Road and adjacent to the Saint John Throughway (part of NBGIC Number 286559), having an area of approximately 22 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service classification, to place the site of the existing City water tank reservoir in a zone which permits the existing use, and to permit the construction of a second water tank reservoir on the site, and that no written objections were received in this regard. No person was present to speak in opposition to or in favour of the proposed re-zoning. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered by the Committee at its October 22 meeting at which no persons spoke in opposition to or in favour of the proposed re-zoning and at which the Committee approved a variance for a watertower height of 45 feet to permit the construction of a new watertower; and recommending that the parcel of land located at the end of Watertower Road and adjacent to the Saint John Throughway, having an area of approximately 22 acres, also identified as a part of NBGIC Number 286559, be re-zoned from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service classification, as proposed. 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 a parcel of land located at the end of Watertower Road and adjacent to the Saint John Throughway (part of NBGIC Number 286559), having an area of approximately 22 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service classification, be read a first time. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at the end of Watertower Road and adjacent to the Saint John Throughway (part of NBGIC Number 286559), having an area of approximately 22 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service 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. 83-174 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above letter from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. 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 a parcel of land at 393 Eldersley Avenue (part of NBGIC Numbers 390237 and 335919), located at Latimer Lake and having an area of approximately 15 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service classification, to place the site of the existing Latimer Lake water treatment plant in a zone which permits the existing use, and to permit an expansion of the use to accommodate fluoridation facilities, and that no written objections were received in this regard. No person was present to speak in opposition to or in support of the proposed re-zoning. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered by the Committee at its October 22 meeting at which no person spoke either in opposition to or in favour of the application; and recommending that the parcel of land located at Latimer Lake, having an area of approximately 15 acres and civic number 393 Eldersley Avenue, also identified as part of NBGIC Numbers 390237 and 335919, be re-zoned from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service classification, as proposed. On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 393 Eldersley Avenue (part of NBGIC Numbers 390237 and 335919), located at Latimer Lake and having an area of approximately 15 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service 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 Landers 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 a parcel of land at 393 Eldersley Avenue (part of NBGIC Numbers 390237 and 335919), located at Latimer Lake and having an area of approximately 15 acres, from "P" Park to "US" Utility and Service 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 Rogers RESOLVED that the above letter from the Planning Advisory Committee 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, four parcel of land located 83-175 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 on both sides of Mark Drive (NBGIC Number 313155 and part of 317248), having a total area of approximately 14 acres, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, to permit the re-zoning of the same area and development of a business park servicing industrial or commercial uses, as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 16-20 Richmond Street (NBGIC Numbers 12773 and 12781), having an area of approximately 5,000 square feet, from High Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit the re-zoning of the property and construction of an addition to the funeral home located on Waterloo Street, as requested by Fitzpatrick's Funeral Service Ltd. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) Brenda Nicholls and Don Hemmings of the Housing Working Group presented a status report on the Group's activities, current recommendations and future areas of interest, as set out in their previously-submitted brief, the Group's recommendations being that (1) Common Council raise the issue, as a priority in discussions with Provincial representatives, that neither the private market nor the non- profit sector can adequately address the housing needs of the majority of social assistance recipients when the housing component of their assistance does not adequately provide for the market to deliver affordable housing units; (2) Common Council seek the participation of the senior governments, the private sector and the community in establishing housing facilities in this community to address the needs of other household types, including non-elderly singles and the working poor; (3) Common Council request Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. to initiate, in consultation with the community, at least one housing project for non-elderly singles in the 1992 construction year; (4) Common Council publicly encourage the Federal and Provincial Governments to give housing a higher priority; (5) Common Council ensure that both senior levels of government are continually aware of the significant need for decent and affordable housing in the area; (6) Common Council ask the Province to comment on the adoption of the recommendations of the Provincial Housing Task Force Report; (7) the City of Saint John adopt and implement a policy of mixed income housing in that the large concentrations of low-income housing in the City appear to provide unsuitable conditions for the fostering of society's values; (8) the Municipal Plan and Zoning By- Law be amended to create a better environment for mixed-income neighbourhoods; (9) the City work with CMHC and NB Housing and plan for the eventual integration of a variety of income levels in the large public housing projects in the City; (10) Common Council ask the Real Estate Board, the Housing Coalition and the Homebuilders Association to present briefs to Common Council, at least annually, concerning issues of interest to their members which might affect civic housing policy, and further that Common Council urge the landlords of the City to form an association that could similarly advise Common Council; and (11) Common Council and the City of Saint John recognize that adequate and affordable housing is a primary need for this community and that the City assume a leadership role in ensuring that all players - service providers, funders and citizens - work together to identify and integrate housing solutions which best meet the housing needs of this community. Ms. Nicholls and Mr. Hemmings, in response to Council queries, explained that an example of difficulty obtaining information is in getting a definition of a bachelor apartment in that, based on statistics gathered, it is referred to as a rooming house, boarding house and bachelor apartment; noted the manner in which members were appointed to the Housing Working Group; advised that the method of financing the Committee is through stressing user-pay, with some assistance obtained through one of the City departments; and suggested that an approach to the Federal and Provincial Governments could be the relentless flow of information to the senior levels of government as housing budgets are being reduced. Deputy Mayor Gould thanked Ms. Nicholls and Mr. Hemmings for their presentation and advised that Council would render a decision in this regard later in the meeting, whereupon Councillor Knibb asked if a motion could be entertained at this time. Mr. Brown requested that, in view of the fact that the presentation is substantive with many recommendations, this matter be 83-176 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 referred to staff for a report to Council possibly within a month. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the presentation of the Housing Working Group be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. Shirley McAlary, President of Saint John Central Business Development Corporation, appeared before Council with the request that the City of Saint John, in conjunction with The Power Commission of The City of Saint John, agree to absorb the expenses related to the installation, maintenance and power costs to operate Christmas lights being purchased by the Corporation for King Street, the latter at an approximate cost of $8,500; and advised that she met with Richard Burpee of the Commission, who advises that the cost of installing and removing all the lights in King's Square and on King Street would be $1,400 annually. Ms. McAlary advised that the Christmas lights to be purchased are bell-shaped of the type used in past Christmas seasons in King's Square, and that Council's decision in this regard is necessary in that the lights must be ordered in the very near future. Mr. Robichaud advised that the storage and repair of the lights must be addressed and, while he has not had an opportunity to discuss this matter with staff, he would anticipate that this would represent a cost of $1,000 from year-to-year, along with the $1,400 cost of installing and removing the lights; and Ms. McAlary, in noting that the cost per light per pole is $600 and that the Parks Department had a contract to put up and remove the bell-lights in King's Square and part of King Street last year as the Power Commission was unable to do so, advised that this year the Commission has indicated that it will install the lights in the entire King's Square and King Street area for $1,400, thereby eliminating the cost from the Parks Department budget this year. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that Council approve the grant requested by the Saint John Central Business Development Corporation relevant to the maintenance and power costs of Christmas lighting in King's Square and King Street, and that provision be made for sufficient funding in the Parks Department's operating budget to cover the storage and maintenance of the Christmas lights. A motion was proposed by Councillor Rogers and seconded by Councillor A Vincent that the matter be tabled so that staff could provide information to Council on the amount of funding required; and during discussion Mr. Brown concurred that this matter could be referred to staff for one week so that Mr. Robichaud could provide Council with the precise amount required; and Councillor A Vincent noted that he seconded the tabling motion proposed and expressed concern about Council's lack of adherence to its procedure in that motions on presentations are usually proposed at a later time in the meeting following such presentations. At Mr. Robichaud's suggestion that the motion should include an indication that sufficient funds would be made available in the Parks Department's operating budget to cover storage and maintenance of the lights, the mover and seconder of the initial motion agreed to add same. Councillor Fitzpatrick asked the propriety of Council adopting a motion for an expense which would continue from year to year, or if it would be necessary for Council to adopt such a motion annually, to which Mr. Rodgers replied that Council could change a motion in the future if it so wishes, and, on a procedural point, made the observation that there is a tabling motion on the floor and such a motion is always in order. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor A Vincent 83-177 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table with the City Manager to provide information to Council on the cost. Question being taken, the tabling motion was lost, a tie vote having been created with the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers and M. Vincent voting "nay". Councillor Fitzpatrick asked if the motion is to approve a cost of $1,400, as well as $1,000 to store the Christmas lights, to which Ms. McAlary replied that staff is not sure about the latter cost and Mr. Robichaud re-iterated that he would estimate the cost at $1,000. Question being taken, the original motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Fitzpatrick and A Vincent voting "nay". Mr. Paul Gordon addressed Council on behalf of the Lorneville Ratepayers Association and, referring to a previously-submitted brief and petition, asked why, on the basis that the City is telling the citizens of Saint John there is no cause for concern with the drinking water in Spruce Lake, twice the amount of chlorine is being put into the water in Spruce Lake compared to what is being put in at Loch Lomond; and requested that the City of Saint John sign a legal document guaranteeing all residents of Lorneville good, clean drinking water at no cost to any resident of Lorneville, if any or all of the wells become contaminated in the future from the Spruce Lake landfill site. During discussion Mr. Rodgers advised that, with respect to the request for the City to sign a legal document, it would be necessary for him to examine certain statutes and general policy in order to advise as to what Council can and cannot legally do on that specific request; and Mr. Robichaud, responding to the issues presented in the above brief, expressed the opinion that the City is doing all it can, as is Fundy SWAT, in its efforts to move out of the Spruce Lake landfill site and develop a regional facility, the latter which is required in order to carry out the former, although it appears that the City will be operating the Spruce Lake landfill for approximately three or four more years until a new facility is sited; advised that, with regard to the suggestion that the City is not following and carrying out the standards set for a sanitary landfill site, the City is making every attempt to operate its landfill site as directed by the Province of New Brunswick and, on a regular basis, the Province visits the site and indicates if there are any problems, and in every case the City has complied with the Province's wishes and is operating the site in a responsible fashion; and also advised that, according to the City's hydrogeologist, Gemtec Ltd., in a report on October 24 following Jacques Whitford & Associates Ltd.'s testing in the area which indicated that two wells had a very high coliform count, indicated that there is no way that the elevated levels could be associated with the landfill site and, in all likelihood, are associated with septic fields in the near proximity of the wells, and that a Department of Health representative is of the same opinion; therefore, as far as staff is concerned, the contamination problem is a local problem, probably from local septic tanks. Mr. Robichaud explained that, concerning the amount of chlorine in the Spruce Lake system compared to the Loch Lomond system, the chemistry of the Spruce Lake system does not really justify adding any more chlorine than the Loch Lomond system; however, there are physical natures of the former system that require the addition of more chlorine in that the Department of Health requires the City to maintain a specified chlorine residual in all parts of the system, and he suggested that he prepare a detailed report for Council's future consideration dealing with the issue of chlorine in both systems; and, with regard to the matter of chlorinated organic contaminants, advised staff could submit a report to Council in this regard, although the Spruce Lake drinking water meets all of the Canadian guidelines for drinking water quality, except for acidity which will be addressed when the fluoride issue is addressed at Spruce Lake. Mr. Robichaud noted that the selection of the Spruce Lake landfill site was determined through a long involved process and also that there is absolutely no evidence at all that siting the landfill site in its current location has had an adverse effect on either Spruce Lake or the wells in the area, and every step will be taken to ensure that this does not happen; commented on the issues currently being addressed by Gemtec and Washburn Gillis, including leachate, a plan to properly close out the site, and an expansion to the site; and also commented on the issue of properly capping the site. (Councillors Fitzpatrick and Rogers withdrew from the meeting.) 83-178 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Following a brief recess, the meeting resumed. On motion of Councillor A Vincent Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of the Lorneville Ratepayers Association, concerning the Spruce Lake landfill site, be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Travis Cushing, Chairman of the Community Workshops Committee, appeared before Council, this Committee having been before Council on March 18 with its summary report and recommendations from four of the Community Workshops, "Working Together For A Greater Saint John; and, having noted the four recommendations at that time, expressed the understanding that Common Council has yet to act on the recommendation for an appointment of one or more Council members to the Community Workshop Organizing Committee. Mr. Cushing advised that, at the series of follow-up meetings in the four quadrants of the City, citizens proposed the formation of citizen groups to undertake follow-up actions on some of the recommendations resulting from their committee studies and that, since the initial series of follow-up meetings, citizen group development has been different in each area of the City. (Councillor Rogers re-entered the meeting during the above remarks.) Mr. Lloyd Betts, Ms. Linda Ewart, Mr. David Lake and Ms. Carolyn Bertin, in turn, addressed the submitted area reports of the South Central Citizens Council, the Saint John North Community Action Group, the West Saint John Steering Community, and the East Saint John Steering Committee, respectively. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting during the above presentations. ) Mr. Cushing concluded that it is clear there are growing numbers of citizens who want to know and understand more about what is going on their City, in their neighbourhood, and why, and that there is a strong core of citizens in Saint John who are committed to participating in and leading citizen groups to help enhance the quality of life in Saint John; suggested that the manner in which citizen groups develop and function in Saint John and how much citizens choose to support their community will depend not only on individual citizens themselves, but perhaps more importantly on how the concept of community involvement is encouraged, supported and developed by Saint John's community leaders; and recommended that (1) the City of Saint John continue to make available the necessary resources to assist the functioning of citizens groups; (2) Common Council recognize and support the work of the Central Resource Committee (previously called the Community Workshop Organizing Committee) and continue to provide the necessary resources to help the Committee carry out its mandate; (3) Common Council encourage its City departments to explore various means to help citizens and citizens groups develop a stronger sense of ownership in their community; (4) Common Council introduce a few special occasions which demonstrate its desire for citizen pride and ownership in the City; and (5) Common Council work towards a long-term community involvement plan which allocates staff as "community facilitators" for the various areas of the City. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the Community Workshops Committee be thanked for its presentation and the recommendations in its brief be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Reverend Garth Maxwell presented, on behalf of citizens of the East 83-179 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Saint John area, a petition requesting that the City of Saint John place yellow flashing lights, a crosswalk and a speeding zone on Mount Pleasant Avenue East for the safety of the children who are crossing this busy street to go to school and of the elderly who have to cross the street to get the City transit bus. Reverend Maxwell made the following suggestions: (1) that a sidewalk should be placed on both sides of Mount Pleasant Avenue as it is a main thoroughfare; (2) that something should be done about the blind knoll at the top of the Avenue; and (3) that overhead flashing lights could be used to indicate to motorists the location of the crosswalks on the Avenue; and asked Council to take appropriate action to improve the situation on Mount Pleasant Avenue East. (Councillor Landers withdrew from the meeting) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of citizens of the East Saint John area concerning Mount Pleasant Avenue East be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Donald Gillis, Chairman of the Saint John Preservation Review Board, appeared before Council, and, having introduced Board members Ernest Wedge and JoAnne Claus, commented on the Board's activities in 1991, including the certification of applications for development in the heritage areas, and involvement in sub-committees of the Board relevant to the Douglas Avenue Heritage and the Upper Floor Studies, the URDA program, the Heritage Week Committee, the Loyalist Burial Ground Restoration Committee and the Heritage Awards Committee. Mr. Bezanson, through a slide presentation, commented on the Board's accomplishments within the heritage areas in 1991 in the areas referenced by Mr. Gillis as explained in the Board's previously-submitted 1991 Annual Report, noting the Board's receipt of an International Heritage Award from the American Association for State and Local History for its printed series of 12 Practical Preservation Guidelines; and also commented on the Board's proposed program for 1992, including the continuation of the Certificates of Appropriateness as the key effort, the Heritage Strategy as a primary additional project, the reprinting of the Sign and Awning Guidelines, follow-up on the Douglas Avenue Heritage and the Upper Floor Studies, and carry through on the Heritage Awards and Heritage Day events. Mr. Gillis concluded the Board's presentation by requesting Council's approval of its proposed work program and budget for 1992 for $100,000 as submitted. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the 1991 Annual Report of the Preservation Review Board be received with appreciation, and its 1992 budget proposal be referred for consideration in the 1992 budget. Mr. Bedford, in response to Councillor Fitzpatrick, advised that, following the Board's review of the Upper Floor Study in November, a report should be forthcoming to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Deputy Mayor called for a motion to bring forward the letter and petition from residents of the Greenwood Subdivision and to invite Mr. Brian Cornish to address this matter. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the letter and petition from residents of the Greenwood Subdivision off Loch Lomond Road requesting Common Council to agree to operate the current water and sewerage services and 83-180 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 begin legal steps with respect to the notice given by the operator of the communal well and septic system that, effective December 31, 1991, water and sewerage services will no longer be provided; and explaining that the request is not for the City to take over a system and upgrade it, or spend any capital dollars on it in that the system currently works well and only requires very slight amounts of yearly maintenance in that the City could take over the current system and recover the costs from the individual residences -- be considered at this time and Mr. Brian Cornish be invited to address Council in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Brian Cornish addressed Council concerning the situation at Greenwood Subdivision, and advised that there have been no major problems with the water and sewerage services to the approximate 39 residences in the Subdivision; however, the residents need assistance in that the operator of the communal well and septic system has given notice that, effective December 1, 1991, water and sewerage services will no longer be provided. Mr. Cornish explained that, being one of the earlier residents of the Subdivision in that he has resided therein for approximately 22 years, it is his understanding that the City would eventually be providing water and sewerage services to the subject area, and also that plans approved in 1968 actually show the services on Greenwood Street, although they have not actually been extended from Lakewood which he understands would cost approximately $800,000 to do so. Mr. Cornish also explained that, while the Greenwood Subdivision residents are not in a rush to have the latter type of servicing, the City's assistance is needed in negotiating an agreement among the existing developer, the City and the residents to ensure that after December 1, although the above-mentioned letter inadvertently indicates December 31, there is still water and sewerage in the Greenwood Subdivision. Mr. Cornish asked the City's assistance in ensuring that the water is not turned off to a time that the City could possibly take over the system, or extend the water and sewerage services into the area. During discussion Mr. Robichaud advised that staff, including the Legal Department, is still gathering and investigating information on this very complex issue in that it is not yet known, for example, if all the pipes are in the street rights-of-way, and there are many questions relative to the agreements and deeds, and it was his suggestion that the homeowners get together and form a co-op similar to others in the City whereby citizens own, operate, maintain and repair their own systems, and that it is necessary for staff to complete its investigation prior to submitting a report and recommendations on the City's obligations, if it has any; and Mr. Rodgers expressed the understanding that, as recently as this afternoon, John Nugent, Solicitor of the Legal Department, passed information on to Mr. Armstrong with respect to the covenants being searched in that there was a question broached with respect to covenants in a deed between a particular owner and Mr. McNamara. Mr. Armstrong advised that, as there are a number of deeds yet to be acquired, staff is, in that sense, not finished its investigation in this regard, nor in a position to advise Council as to its legal position, and Mr. Rodgers added that, in the 36 deeds reviewed, there is nothing to indicate that there are covenants of the nature that would commit the City to continue the service and that, as it is his understanding that although 3 or 4 other deeds need further examination in this regard, it appears as if this will not be the solution. Mr. Brown advised that staff has been treating this situation as a critical, but nonetheless a very complex matter, and that immediate staff attention is being given to it. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager to expedite as quickly as possible the gathering of information so that a recommendation can be submitted to Council: AND FURTHER that the residents of Greenwood Subdivision be urged to formally call a meeting and have an organization in place to deal with this matter if necessary. Mr. Cornish advised that the residents have already appointed a committee and appointed a spokesperson. 83-181 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Cornish asked if it is the Legal Department's intent to contact Mr. McNamara for an extension of services, to which Mr. Rodgers replied that he cannot publicly state the strategy or negotiations that might be undertaken by the City, although he will undertake to have the City's legal position before Council within two weeks, and what the administration recommends is another matter; however, this would not prohibit the residents from approaching Mr. McNamara. Councillor Knibb noted the presence in the Council Chamber of Mr. Manford Thompson and requested that the matter of the Meadowland Terrace Subdivision be considered at this time. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above matter be considered by Council at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, (1) Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans of the Meadowland Terrace Subdivision at 1100 Sand Cove Road, with respect to municipal service easements and public utility easements, including any required for surface drainage; and (2) Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer subdivision agreement to ensure provision of the required services. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne advising that it has been brought to her attention that visitors to Saint John wanting to stay at the Rockwood Park Trailer Park within the last few months have been forced to leave because it is now closed for the season, and suggesting that Council should review the closing date of the Trailer Park -- be referred to the Saint John Horticultural Association. Councillor Fitzpatrick initially proposed a motion to refer the above matter to the City Manager and, upon Mr. Robichaud's observation that the Horticultural Association operates the Trailer Park and decides when to open and close it, proposed that the letter be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Flewwelling advising that, at the last vehicle and equipment auction held by the City, it was reported that a vehicle was sold at a reduced price as its missing key prevented prospective purchasers from checking the engine, and that it was later discovered that the vehicle was purchased by a City employee; and recommending that City employees be prohibited from purchasing vehicles and equipment at City auctions so as to establish a City policy in line with the Provincial and Federal Governments and most trust companies -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. 83-182 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Councillor Rogers expressed concern about the possible implication that a City employee attempted to limit potential bidders by an unavailable key to a vehicle which he now owns, and further that staff is preparing a report in this regard, and noted that adoption of such a policy would penalize all City employees; and Councillor Coughlan questioned the inclusion of the above letter on this meeting's agenda on the basis of his understanding from a previous meeting that Councillor Flewwelling broached the matter and it was forwarded to the City Manager for investigation and action and that Council is awaiting the completion of this process, and advised that he is not prepared to vote on a policy at this time without input from the City Manager relative to the matter. Councillor M. Vincent expressed the opinion that Council would be amiss if it did not wait for the requested staff report in that it would be acting without all the possible facts available. (Councillor Davis withdrew from the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for two weeks. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillors Fitzpatrick and Flewwelling voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following invoice, namely:- Standard PavinQ Supply of asphalt Maritime Limited October 16-22, 1991 $56,702.25 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of David C. Francis Co. Ltd., in the amount of $2,247, be accepted for the demolition of the building at 1397 Old Black River Road (NBGIC Number 337923). Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Bob Jeffery Electrical Ltd., in the amount of $14,750, be accepted for the removal of the existing oil-fired heating system and the installation of electric heating in the Spruce Lake screen building. Councillor Fitzpatrick asked if the above building is properly insulated for electric heating and if it was determined that the building is properly insulated prior to the tender call, to which Mr. Todd indicated his inability to respond at this time to the question. (Councillor M. Vincent withdrew from the meeting during the above discussion.) On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until staff responds to the question on insulation. 83-183 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the low tenders, as indicated in the submitted bid summary, be accepted for the supply of plow blades and cutting edges for the 1991-92 winter season. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Fred Rogers be accepted for the purchase of timber from the Loch Lomond watershed at a per cord basis of $12 for hardwood and $33.70 for pulpwood, and $110 for sawlogs per 1000 feet. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager commenting on the matter of the proposed cutting of wood at 1067 Red Head Road, which was the subject of correspondence to Council on October 15; submitting copies of correspondence circulated to adjacent property owners for comments and inviting them to the Planning Advisory Committee's meeting of October 8, and of the Community Planning Department's report to the Committee; and recommending that the residents who wrote to Council be advised that the authority to review the Committee's decision rests with the Provincial Planning Appeal Board -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding the application of Mervin and Rookmin Singh for the re-zoning of 119 Red Head Road, which was given first and second readings at the May 27 public hearing, with third reading not to be given until the required site plan has been submitted for the Development Officer's approval, the existing mobile sign is removed or relocated in compliance with the "B-1" zone requirements, and the existing illegal freestanding sign on the opposite side of Red Head Road is removed; commenting on the applicants' action in this regard; and recommending that (1) third reading be given to the re-zoning of 119 Red Head Road; and (2) the City consider extending the sidewalk and curb at the front of the subject property as part of the 1992 capital budget -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-251 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning the front 60 metres (200 feet) of a parcel of land at 119 Red Head Road (NBGIC Number 370205), from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: 83-184 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 AND FURTHER that the above re-zoning be subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act: (a) requiring the property to be developed and maintained in accordance with a site plan prepared by the applicant and approved by the Development Officer including the following features: (i) a defined access from Red Head Road, having a maximum width of 9 metres (30 feet); (ii) landscaping of the balance of the property frontage from the edge of the sidewalk to a depth of 2 metres (6.5 feet) inside the front property line; (iii) landscaping improvements along the side lot lines; and (iv) poured-in-place concrete curbs separating the driveway and parking area from the landscaped areas; and (b) requiring that the features shown on the site plan be completed no later than November 30, 1991. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-251 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 Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that, further to Council's consideration at its October 21 meeting of the request of Moosehead Skate-to-Care 92 for assistance towards the 1992 event, the Parks Department views this event as a use that brings citizens to Rockwood Park and suggests that this be encouraged and that the departments involved perform the services required, with charges to be made directly against the Special Events funds by the appropriate department; also advising that, based on the 1991 costs for this event, a cost of $6,986.98 is anticipated for the 1992 event; and recommending that Moosehead Skate-to-Care '92 be supported as requested and that funds in the amount of $7,500 be allocated for the event and the costs incurred by City forces be charged directly against the Special Events budget -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor M. Vincent re-entered the meeting.) Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager commenting on the efforts of staff in the Purchasing, Fire and Police Department in researching the replacement of the Communication Centres in both the Police and Fire Departments, and the results of a public notice calling for an expression of interest from those with the equipment, service and expertise to meet the needs to which only NB Tel responded, and to obtain the services of a consultant whose tasks it would be to (1) identify and recommend a site for a dispatch centre; (2) design the communications room; (3) evaluate the existing specifications; (4) evaluate the NB Tel proposal and assist staff in negotiating a final contract for Council's approval; and (5) supervise the installation, implementation and testing of the new system, to which four responses were received; advising that both S.F.A Inc. and Stuart Gordon submitted complete proposals, with prices quoted of $29,235 (U.S. funds) and $52,800 (U.S. funds), respectively, and staff is satisfied that either company could perform the tasks leading to the successful installation of a new Protective Service Communications Centre; advising that the question of civilianization is the subject of negotiations at the present time but the matter of a replacement system is one which must be addressed regardless of the results of these negotiations; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the firm of S.F.A Inc. be engaged to provide consulting services for a new communications centre at a cost of $29,235 (U.S.). Councillor Fitzpatrick questioned the approval of the above expenditure without agreement by the civic unions involved so that they will cooperate in 83-185 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 improvement of response time and cost efficiency for emergency responses, in that it could be that the system would be in place without the unions' cooperation and it would be necessary to use the two former systems. Mr. Hanlon noted that the existing systems are such that they must be replaced regardless of what happens with civilianization and joint dispatch on the basis that it is difficult to obtain parts to maintain the two current twenty-year old systems; and Mr. Groody explained that the City has proposals with three of the bargaining units to centralize a communications system for protective services and, while formal talks have yet to commence with the Police Union Local No. 61, formal talks have commenced with both the Firefighters Union Local No. 771 and inside workers Local 486 and that, if it is not possible to achieve the objective of a civilian communications group, the Police and Firefighter resources actually doing such work could be used, although at more cost and less efficiency. Deputy Chief Tait explained that, if joint dispatch is not commenced, the equipment would still be used by both the Police and Fire Departments as it is not designed specific to a joint dispatch communications centre; although the objective is to have one communications centre for fire, police and ambulance. In response to Councillor Flewwelling's question about the possibility of funding from the Province or NB Tel, Deputy Chief Tait advised that the Province will only consider regionalization projects and NB Tel is only one of the companies which may wish to sell the product and would have no other interest it. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by The Market Square Corporation, the tender of R. A Woods Construction Ltd., in the amount of $24,760, be accepted to waterproof and undertake minimum landscaping of the bachelor housing area at Market Square, with approval to the Corporation to proceed with the description of work outlined in the submitted fact sheet. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, B A Roma Architect Ltd. be engaged to provide architectural services related to the implementation of the Rockwood Park Master Plan at a fee of $25,000 plus GST, subject to availability of funding, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) the property on Manchester Avenue identified as Parcel B2 on Plan 2703 and known as N.B.G.I.C. Number 55072672 be acquired from Hillcrest Village Inc. under the following terms and conditions: (1.1) the purchase price to be $80,000; (1.2) the title to be transferred on or before April 30, 1992; (1.3) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted purchase and sale agreement that requires a deposit of $5,000; (1.4) the sale to be dependent on positive results of a soil test to be completed before January 1, 1992 and on the successful re-zoning of the property and change to the Municipal Plan; and (1.5) the vendors will be given an option to reacquire the property for the purchase price if the construction of a fire station on the site is not started within one year of the transfer of title; and (2) the City initiate the necessary amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law to permit the construction of a fire station on the land. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) 83-186 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the necessary advertising be authorized with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for property on Manchester Avenue being acquired from Hillcrest Village Inc. for the placement of #7 Fire Station. 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 Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on October 21, 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 the amount charged the Lancaster Minor Hockey Association for ice time during its March Break House League Tournament be waived. 2. That the City Manager be authorized to engage consultants and additional work relative to the ancillary services required for the Saint John Regional Exhibition Centre to an amount of $10,000 in respect to anyone authorization and shall not exceed an aggregate of $50,000. 3. That Council confirm the general development process as outlined in the submitted report from the City Manager. October 28, 1991, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan 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 Rogers RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Flewwelling and A Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 3 of the above 83-187 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a letter from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a report from the Planning Department regarding a proposed amendment to the Subdivision By-Law which would make the cost of providing street lights the sole responsibility of the City; and recommending that the Subdivision By-Law of the City of Saint John be amended by: (1) amending Schedule B #17 to make street lighting in both Stage One and Two areas a City responsibility; and (2) amending Schedule A #22, Street Lighting, to specify: (a) in RR and RSS zones "wooden poles & fixture"; and (b) in all other zones "as specified by the Chief City Engineer after consultation with the developer". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law To Regulate The Subdivision Of Land Within The City Of Saint John", with respect to street lights, be read a first time. Mr. Bedford advised that the above amendment, if enacted, would result in an additional cost to the City, and Mr. Armstrong advised that, in the period of the past six to eight years, the City has experienced a cost in the range of $58,000 for decorative street lighting, half of which was recovered from the developers, and that the cost of approximately $350 for one decorative street light is shared with the developer; and expressed the opinion that, in the context of getting control of the process, this is not a large cost. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law To Regulate The Subdivision Of Land Within The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law To Regulate The Subdivision Of Land Within The City Of Saint John", with respect to street lights, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law To Regulate The Subdivision Of Land Within The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Ontario, submitting a motion forwarded to all Canadian municipalities with populations greater than 50,000, relative to proclaiming 1992 as The Year for Canada, and asking the municipalities' favourable consideration by endorsing and actively supporting the commitments to Canada by sharing this celebration of the Nation and its flag -- be received and filed: AND FURTHER that the following resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS Canada is a nation made up of many different cities; and WHEREAS Canada is enriched by the diversity of its regions; and WHEREAS these diversities should be treasured as part of our unique heritage as a nation; and 83-188 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 WHEREAS no symbol encompasses our diversity more than our Nation's flag and; WHEREAS 1992 is the year that we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of our Nation: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that to celebrate our rich tradition and our future together, let it be proclaimed, 1992 - The Year for Canada: AND FURTHER that all Canadians throughout our Nation be encouraged to "Show the Flag for Canada" throughout 1992: AND FURTHER that every household, school, business, and community organization be encouraged to adopt this resolution and participate in organizing activities to promote confidence and pride among all Canadians.". Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the joint letter from the Lansdowne Place Tenants Association, Newdick Limited, New System Laundry & Cleaners, and Tim Horton's Donuts, expressing their disappointment in Common Council's decision to disallow the Thorcor revised proposal for the development of Deans Hill; making four observations in this regard; and requesting that, if there is any mechanism open to allow Common Council to reconsider this decision, that it do so -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Stephen McElroy requesting to appear before Council about the rejection of the Douglas Avenue project -- be received and the Common Clerk be instructed to forward a letter to Mr. McElroy inviting him to address Council at an appropriate time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Flewwelling voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees, School District No. 20, advising of its review of two previous requests to the City of Saint John, and requesting that the City include, in its capital construction budget, sidewalks in the following areas: (A) eastern section - sidewalks for students who attend Lakewood School on the eastern side of the school; and (B) western section - sidewalks on Manawagonish Road from the Mahogany Heights to the Westgate Park entrance -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 83-189 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1991 Common Clerk