1992-11-09_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the ninth day of November, 1992, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor
Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary,
Rogers, Trites, 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; S. Bedford,
Commissioner of Development Services; S. Armstrong, Director
of Engineering; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property
Management; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; J. Baird, Manager-
Development Division, Planning; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; G.
Tait, Deputy Fire Chief; A. Martin, Assistant Deputy Chief of
Police; D. Wilton, Planning & Research, Police; Mrs. M. Munford,
Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk.
The Mayor offered the opening prayer.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that minutes of the
meeting of Common Council, held on November 2, 1992, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor proclaimed Friday, November 13 to be Operating Room
Nurses' Day in the City of Saint John; and advised that all persons who are in support
of keeping St. Joseph's Hospital as an acute care facility are invited to attend a prayer
vigil at St. John and St. Stephen Presbyterian Church on November 12.
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Regional Exhibition Centre Interim Committee regarding the proposed Smoking
By-Law be withdrawn from the agenda of this meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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, a parcel of land located at 555 Crown Street
(NBGIC Number 2139), with an area of approximately 50,000 square feet, from Medium
Density Residential to Light Industrial classification; and (b) re-zoning the same parcel
from "T" Transportation to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, to permit the development
of an outside storage compound for the existing plumbing and electrical sales
establishment, as requested by Eddy Group Limited, 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 amendments.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and a letter in favour
of the above application which the Committee considered at its November 3, 1992 at
which the applicant expressed agreement with the recommendation; and
recommending that (1) the Municipal Development Plan be amended by redesignating
on Schedule 2-A, from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, a
parcel of land located at 555 Crown Street (NBGIC Number 2139), with an area of
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approximately 50,000 square feet; and (2) the same property be re-zoned from "T"
Transportation to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act which provides as follows: (a) the use of the
property shall be limited to: (i) office, warehouse and showroom facilities; and (ii)
outdoor storage of material related to the use of the building in a compound enclosed
by a solid fence and not exceeding approximately 150 square metres (1,600 square
feet) in area; and (b) materials stored in the outdoor storage area shall not extend
higher than the top of the fence surrounding the compound.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the
Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land at 555 Crown Street (NBGIC Number 2139),
with an area of approximately 50,000 square feet, from Medium 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 McAlary
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the
Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land at 555 Crown Street (NBGIC Number 2139),
with an area of approximately 50,000 square feet, from Medium 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 McAlary
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 555 Crown Street (NBGIC Number 2139), with an area of approximately 50,000
square feet, from "T" Transportation to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory
Committee, 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 McAlary
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 555 Crown Street (NBGIC Number 2139), with an area of approximately 50,000
square feet, from "T" Transportation to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory
Committee, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 above report 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) the parcel of land at 344
Somerset Street (NBGIC Number 55031652), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional
and "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification;
and (b) the parcel of land fronting on Taylor Avenue identified as NBGIC Number
471656, and an adjacent portion of the parcel of land identified as NBGIC Number
46359, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility and Service
classification, to permit the conversion of the existing Somerset Community Centre
building into a district headquarters for community policing, 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 report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and ten letters in
favour of the above application considered by the Committee at its November 3
meeting at which the Director of Housing and Property Management as well as
representatives of the Police Department advised their agreement with the
recommendation; and recommending that (1) Common Council amend the City of Saint
John Zoning By-Law by re-zoning: (a) the parcel of land having civic number 344
Somerset Street, also identified as NBGIC Number 55031652, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility
and Service classification; and (b) the parcel of land fronting on Taylor Avenue,
identified as NBGIC Number 471656, and an adjacent portion of the parcel of land
identified as NBGIC Number 46359, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to
"US" Utility and Service classification, as illustrated on the submitted map; and (2) the
re-zoning be subject to a resolution of Common Council pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, requiring that the development of the lands be in accordance
with a site plan approved by the Development Officer and indicating: (a) location of
building, driveways, parking areas, concrete curbs, walkways and other site features;
(b) landscaping of all areas not occupied by the above features; and (c) the method of
providing adequate site drainage facilities.
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) the
parcel of land at 344 Somerset Street (NBGIC Number 55031652), from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility
and Service classification; and (b) the parcel of land fronting on Taylor Avenue
identified as NBGIC Number 471656, and an adjacent portion of the parcel of land
identified as NBGIC Number 46359, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to
"US" Utility and Service classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, 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.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning (a) the
parcel of land at 344 Somerset Street (NBGIC Number 55031652), from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility
and Service classification; and (b) the parcel of land fronting on Taylor Avenue
identified as NBGIC Number 471656, and an adjacent portion of the parcel of land
identified as NBGIC Number 46359, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to
"US" Utility and Service classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, 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 M. Vincent
RESOLVED that the above report
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, a parcel of land located at
306 Westmorland Road (NBGIC Number 321786), from Low Density Residential to
District Centre Commercial classification, to permit the re-zoning and the conversion of
an existing private residential garage for use as a quick lube service garage, as
requested by Mr. Edgar Young.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor
Wayne submitting a letter from New Brunswick Crafts Council Inc., requesting support
once again in the form of a monetary award for Best Booth at the annual Saint John
Christmas Sale of Fine Craft to take place on November 14 and 15 -- be received and
filed and a monetary award of $200 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Gould
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress
certificate, namely:-
1. Contract 92-0806T, Renovations to
Electrical System - Shamrock Park
Golden Torch Electrical Contractors Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 2
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 2, dated November 4, 1992
$17,232.00
17,929.64
Nil
14,475.00
$ 3,454.64
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender of Trent Industrial Contractors Ltd., in the amount of
$52,200, be accepted for the supply and installation of a new pump and motor
combination in each of the three sewage lift stations on Dever Road, Milford Road and
Greenhead Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the report summarizing and responding to a number of allegations
made in a letter from Mr. David Bowen, Chairman of the River Road Concerned
Citizens Committee, to Council on October 13 concerning the proposed
Moosehead/Brookville quarry at Acamac, be received and filed and a copy be sent to
Mr. Bowen and also that staff confer with Mr. Bowen in reference to this report.
Councillor M. Vincent asked that Mr. Brown follow up on his meeting with
Mr. Bowen by advising Council of its outcome.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a report from the City Manager advising that Mr. Robert Jackson
has sold his business, Riptide Seafood Inc., to Aquatic Seafood Distributors Ltd. and
asks that Council assign the remaining portion of his lease for space in the City Market
to the new owners; and that the new owners have provided the City with post-dated
cheques for the remaining two months left this year, in an amount of $749.04 per
month, including the square foot charge, promotion fee and G.ST
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the City assign the lease held by Robert Jackson for Riptide Seafood
Inc., for stall 8, part of stall 9 and mezzanine space (613 total square feet) in the City
Market, to Aquatic Seafood Distributors Ltd. as of November 9, 1992.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the following resolution be adopted, namely:
"WHEREAS Eleanore R. Cooke of 91 Simpson Drive (NBGIC Number 298877) has
proposed to construct a new development for which the applicant cannot economically
provide compensating flood storage, the City of Saint John will accept $16.18 in lieu of
the compensating flood storage as provided for by Section 41.2.(6) of the Community
Planning Act.".
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor M. Vincent
voting "nay".
Consideration was given to a letter from the City Solicitor submitting for
Council's consideration of third reading a proposed Traffic By-Law amendment with
regard to parking on Sydney Street, which was given first and second readings on
November 2.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John
Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments
Thereto", with respect to parking on Sydney Street, be read a third time and enacted
and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
The by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic
On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle
Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", was read in its entirety.
(Councillor A. Vincent entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Consideration was given to a letter from the City Solicitor submitting for
Council's consideration a proposed amendment to the City Market By-law concerning
Sunday shopping, Council having recently resolved that the City Market be open on
four Sundays preceding Christmas 1992; and advising that, as the Council resolution
did not specify the hours during which the Market is to be open for the particular
Sundays, Deputy Market Clerk Pat Palmer informed him that the hours should be from
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., and the amendment reflects those hours.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the City Market By-Law, with regard to Sunday shopping, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the City Market By-Law, with regard to Sunday shopping, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law.
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 November 2, 1992,
when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould,
Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Rogers, Trites and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits
the following recommendations, namely:-
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) the property at 44 St.
James Street (NBGIC Number 1768), located on the corner of St. James and Germain
Streets, be acquired from the Province of New Brunswick for a price of $1,000; and (2)
upon acquisition of the property, it be transferred to Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc.
for the costs incurred in the acquisition.
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2. That as recommended by the City Manager, up to $25,000 be moved to
the Fire Department budget to support the manning of apparatus to the end of the
budget year and that measures be taken as soon as possible to initiate a corporate
operational review beginning with the Fire Department.
November 9, 1992,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne,
C h air man.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Landers
RESOLVED that section 1 of above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that section 2 of above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend its assent of October 10,
1989, with respect to the proposed utility easements at Oakhill Park Subdivision,
Heather Way, in accordance with the submitted photo-reduced subdivision plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor explained, in the absence of The Market Square Corporation
Chairman Henry Meinhardt, the Corporation was delaying presentation of its 1991
Corporation and Market Square Annual Reports in anticipation that the situation at the
Market Square complex would have been resolved; however, the matter is still
outstanding.
On motion of Councillor M. Vincent
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the 1991 Annual
Reports of The Market Square Corporation and the Market Square Parking Garage be
received and filed and the Corporation be thanked for its efforts in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that the letters from (a)
Ruth R. Koven submitting a copy of a letter to the Editor of The Evening Times-Globe
concerning the proposed Smoking By-Law, and urging Council to rethink its position,
considering carefully the difficulty of enforcement, the economic cost to owners,
whether Council really should be involved in making rules for the private sector, and the
legality of the whole thing; and (b) Hospitality Saint John Inc. explaining why it would
like to go on record as being opposed to the by-law which bans smoking from all indoor
public places, except in designated smoking areas -- be referred to the City Manager
and appropriate staff for consideration in the preparation of a report to Council.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Councillor Knibb, in noting that Council has had two public hearings on
the proposed Smoking By-Law and is in receipt of correspondence in this regard, asked
what process will follow, to which Mr. Brown replied that it is now staff's intention to
review and discuss with the City Solicitor a number of matters which have arisen, one
being a letter from the Saint John Charter Rights and Civil Liberties Association to
Council on November 2, as well comments that were made with respect to the
proposed By-Law, and a number of questions of clarification with respect to how
particular areas fit into the By-Law, and to submit to Council, within a four-week time
frame, a report clarifying all of the matters raised, with Council to make a policy
decision with respect to the appropriate amount of control.
On motion of Councillor M. Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the notice from the Liquor
Licensing Board advising that the hearing of the application of Marjorie MacMurray for a
dining room license with respect to M & M's Family Restaurant at 89 Golden Grove
Road will be held on November 19 -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown
Saint John Inc. advising that, while the Preservation Review Board approved its
application for the re-design and re-construction of Jardine's Alley (Horsefield),
considerable discussion was introduced on the appropriate name for the Alley,
Jardine's or Horsefield's; and requesting clarification on this matter in that, as indicated
on the submitted copy of a fire insurance map from 1891, the name of the Alley is
Jardins (sic) Alley, it is understood that other maps from 1891 and 1911 are available
which show Jardins or a similar name for the Alley, and as Council is aware, the current
name on the Alley sign is Horsefield Alley -- be referred to the City Manager and the
Preservation Review Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
Robert E. Ferris for the re-zoning of 1324-1330 Latimer Lake Road be referred to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary
advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on December
21, 1992.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the application of Mary
Lou McCarthy for the re-zoning of 68-70 Westmorland Road be referred to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary
advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on December
21, 1992.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Consideration was given to letters from Uptown Saint John Inc. (a)
requesting, in keeping with section 3 of the Business Improvement Areas Act for the
Province of New Brunswick, to appear before Council at this meeting to present its
1993 Plan and Budget, and subsequently to request Council to begin the process of
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advertising for the approval of its 1993 Plan and Budget; and (b) requesting Council to
consider the expansion of the Business Improvement Area boundary to include the
properties specified, and to advertise the intention to expand the boundary.
Messrs. Brian Beckingham, President; and Colin Whitcomb, General
Manager, of Uptown Saint John Inc., were present at the meeting and, through a slide
presentation, Mr. Beckingham highlighted the Corporation's 1992 activities and outlined
the 1993 Plans and proposed Budget, noting the change in name in 1992 from Saint
John Central Business Development Corporation to Uptown Saint John Inc. and that it
is submitting a balanced budget of revenue of expenses for 1993 in the amount of
$183,100, which is consistent with the budgets which have been submitted by the
Corporation in previous years. Mr. Beckingham explained that, due to a decline in
assessments in some of the uptown properties, the Corporation is facing a decline in
revenues for the 1993 fiscal year and it is anticipated that the actual business
improvement area levy revenue will decrease from approximately $194,000 to
approximately $175,000 next year, and that, to help offset some of this loss in revenue,
the Corporation is proposing an increase in the business improvement area levy in
1993 by one cent, bringing it to 12 cents per $100 of property assessment, which is still
one of the lowest levy rates in the Province and certainly the lowest among major cities.
Mr. Beckingham requested Council to begin the process of advertising for the approval
of the 1993 budget.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that authority be granted for
the necessary advertising with respect to the 1992 budget of Uptown Saint John Inc.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that authority be granted for
the necessary advertising with respect to Uptown Saint John Inc.'s proposed expansion
of the business improvement boundary of Saint John to include specifically the
following properties:- 154, 148, 142, 138, 134 and 130 Princess Street (NBGIC
Numbers 01625340, 01625332, 01625324, 01625316, 01625293 and 01625285,
respectively); 80 and 143 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Numbers 01625277 and 01625269,
respectively); 87 and 93 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers 06128225 and 01624360,
respectively); 162, 160, 154, 122, 120, 114, 130, 177, 167, 133, 127, 119 and 113
Prince William Street (NBGIC Numbers 01628233,01628241,01628259,01628275,
01628898, 01628283, 01628267, 01624394, 01628534, 01628500, 01628495,
01628487 and 01628479, respectively); and 100, 106 and 110 Water Street (NBGIC
Numbers 01628550, 01628542 and 01624409, respectively).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mr. Larry Hanley addressed Council on behalf of his mother, Mary
Hanley of 111 Manners Sutton Road, concerning a situation whereby curbing was put
in place in front of his mother's residence which, in effect, did not shorten the width of
the Road but stopped parking which was taking place by a neighbour on the other side
of the Road because of flooding; commented on his discussion in 1991 and 1992 with
staff in this regard, as well as on the City Manager's reports to Council and Mrs.
Hanley's requests to address Council with respect to the situation, suggesting that, with
respect to the latter which is a matter of concern to him because of the procedure,
Council should carry out a similar procedure as that used by the Planning Advisory
Committee which makes reports available, prior to the Committee meeting, to the
parties involved, rather than to put Council in the position of possibly having to
reconsider a decision it has made based on a staff report to which the person
concerned does not have access until after the fact. Mr. Hanley explained that,
because of flooding and ice problems which makes it difficult for two neighbouring
residents to access their properties thereby resulting in their parking in front of his
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neighbour's home, there was no problem before a section of the curb was put in place,
and suggested that this curbing could be taken out and a small alcove made for a
particular neighbour who has to park across from the garage, noting that it is just as
hard to back in to the garage as it is to back out of the garage. Mr. Hanley asked that a
small section of the curbing be removed to allow the plows to push the snow further in
on a very small section so that the neighbours can park there in the hopes of
preventing any accident in the future in that backing in or backing out of a driveway is
still a very dangerous situation.
Mr. Hanley confirmed Deputy Mayor McAlary's observation that, if there
were no cars parked on the opposite side of the street, there would be no problem; and
during discussion Mr. Robichaud explained that the area of curbing the City is being
requested to remove is about 60 feet long, and that, whether or not there is a curb in
place, the snow and ice situation would be exactly the same, in his opinion; and
recommended that the solution would be to place no parking signs directly opposite
Mrs. Hanley's garage and force whoever normally parks there slightly up the street,
which should not pose a major problem for the neighbour referenced, Mr. Baxter,
although he could speak for himself, and also that the installation of signage would be
much better than removing the curb and the fill placed behind the curb.
(Councillor Coughlan withdrew from the meeting during the above
discussion.)
On motion of Councillor A. Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that Messrs. Brown and
Robichaud meet with Messrs. Hanley and Baxter to discuss the matter of signage and
explain what the City has to do with respect to the situation in the area of 111 Manners
Sutton Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Landers
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk