1993-02-01_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 first day of February, AD. 1993, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor
Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary,
Rogers, Trites and A Vincent
- and -
Messrs. 1. Totten, Acting 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, Commissioner of
Development Services; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; W.
D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; J. Baird,
Manager - Development Division; R. McDevitt, Fire Chief; B.
Thompson, Deputy Chief of 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 Rogers
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on January 25, 1993, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor proclaimed February to be Heart and Stroke Month; February
1 to 7 to be Post Anaesthesia Nurse Awareness Week; and February 7 to 13 to be Bowl
For Kids Week in support of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Saint John.
The Mayor welcomed to the Council Chamber Sister Margaret Vickers,
Administrator of St Joseph's Hospital and Sister Marion Garneau, General Superior of
the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception; Mr. Esmond Barry, Chairman, and
Mr. Dave and Mrs. Maureen Callaghan, of the Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital, and a
delegation of Sisters and members of Friends of St. Joseph's; and advised that Sister
Garneau has asked to address Council relative to the Province's new health plan for St.
Joseph's Hospital.
On motion of Councillor A Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Landers
RESOLVED that Sister Marion Garneau
be invited to address Council at this time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Sister Marion Garneau addressed Council and, reading from a prepared
brief (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting), stated that
the Sisters of Charity, owners of St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John, do not accept the
new health plan or St. Joseph's Hospital as announced by Dr. Russell 1. King, Minister
of Health & Community Services on Thursday, January 28,1993. Sister Garneau
explained that the Government has ignored the recommendation of the Region 2
Hospital Corporation, which was Option B and which meets the fiscal constraints
imposed by the Government Master Plan of March 1992 while maintaining a full range of
acute care services for St. Joseph's Hospital; and advised that the studies available to
the Sisters of Charity find that St. Joseph's Hospital is not appropriate for an extended
care facility, and Option B provides more services for more people in the downtown
area; and also that any health provision for extended care patients in the name of the
Sisters of Charity must be adequate and consistent with their mission. Sister Garneau
advised that the Sisters of Charity need from the Government its rationale for the role of
extended care for St. Joseph's Hospital, as well as studies relative to Option B; thanked
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Council for its support and encouragement; and requested Council's assistance with this
very important matter.
The Mayor proposed that, based on the above presentation and if Dr.
Russell King is not willing to dialogue, Council should ask Premier Frank McKenna to
arrange for dialogue with the Sisters of Charity and the Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital
to discuss Option B.
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the Common Council of
the City of Saint John request Premier Frank McKenna to arrange for dialogue with the
Sisters of Charity and the Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital to discuss Option B for St.
Joseph's Hospital.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
During discussion Sister Garneau advised that the Sisters of Charity's
Mission Statement at present, as well as encompassing its philosophy of mission,
names the specific services that they have been carrying out at St. Joseph's Hospital,
which have been acute care services, and the changes in it have, in effect, been made
outside themselves by the Government; and that, with respect to the Provincial
Government's commitment of $20 million for an expansion of St. Joseph's Hospital,
advised that, while follow-up has been made by St. Joseph's Hospital with the Premier,
to her knowledge that money is being reallocated; and Sister Vickers added that, while
the $20 million was offered to the Hospital on several occasions in 1990, the last offer
having been just previous to the Provincial election, this commitment remained on the
Hospital records until March 1992 at which time the Province indicated that there was a
new health reform on the books and that St. Joseph's Hospital would certainly be looking
at a whole new platform, possibly an extended care rehabilitation role, and that as of
January 28, 1993, the Province referred to approximately $8 to 10 million between both
St. Joseph's and Saint John Regional Hospitals for interior renovations, not for
expansion.
The Mayor extended a message of sympathy to the families of the late
Senator Nancy Teed of Saint John, and Saint John lawyer, the late Stephen R. Smith,
who were victims of a highway accident on Friday, January 29, and called for a minute of
silence in their memory.
Councillor A. Vincent suggested that, as the Saint John Board of Trade
has indicated its support of the Province's position relative to St. Joseph's Hospital, the
Board of Trade should be asked to address Council to clarify its position in this regard.
On motion of Councillor A. Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the Saint John Board of
Trade be invited to address Council to clarify its position with respect to St. Joseph's
Hospital.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor welcomed to the Council Chamber members of the
Centenary-Queen Square Cub Pack to whom she briefly explained the Council meeting
procedure.
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment
to redesignate on schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, an approximately one-half
acre parcel of land located at 2086 Ocean Westway (NBGIC Number 287458), from
Highway Commercial to Light Industrial classification, to permit the property to be re-
zoned to an "1-1" Light Industrial Zone for the establishment of a marine sales and
service business and the manufacture of small boats, as requested by Mr. James Tippett
of Precision Marine Ltd.
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 at 1624
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Hickey Road (parts of NBGIC Numbers 55072763 and 436592), located on the
southwest corner of Hickey Road and Heather Way, from District Centre Commercial to
Low Density Residential classification, to permit the same area to be re-zoned and
developed with townhouses, as requested by Scott Brows. Ltd.
Mr. John Linck, President of the Multicultural Association of Saint John,
addressed Council and, having commented on Council's actions to date with respect to
the report to Council by the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations,
referred to recommendations in the Working Group's report which could be adopted or
implemented without the necessity of staff recommendations or reports as they are
matters of policy or principle, as follows: - (1) with regard to recommendation #12 - that
the City of Saint John take steps to ensure that its boards, committees and commissions
generally reflect the rich ethnic and racial diversity of the community - the City is urged
to adopt this as policy so that it can then be implemented over time as occasions arise
and, once adopted as policy, it could then be referred to the Nominating Committee for
future implementation; (2) concerning recommendation #13 - the City of Saint John ask
the Human development Council to help form a race relations committee that is
community based and is made up of representatives of ethnic groups and persons in the
City of Saint John - the format for the establishment of a race relations committee could
be adopted by Councilor Council could choose to set up its own race relations
committee rather than ask for the assistance of the Human Development Council;
therefore, this recommendation could be referred to the Human Development Councilor
to an appropriate Council committee for implementation; (3) if recommendation #14-
the City of Saint John take the lead in bringing together the New Brunswick Liquor
Licensing Board, the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, the hospitality
industry, and concerned persons to discuss issues and workable resolutions to
discriminatory incidents that occur in licensed establishments in Saint John - is adopted
by resolution, it could then be referred to staff for implementation; and (4) with respect to
recommendation #16 - that provision be included in the regulation of all licensing bodies
operated under the auspices of the City of Saint John, i.e. taxis, etc., and to penalize
those found guilty of violating the New Brunswick Human Rights Act - as this is
considered to be a practical means of ensuring racial bias is not practiced throughout the
City, if adopted, it could then be referred to the City Solicitor for a report on the number
of licensing by-laws in existence which could contain a prohibition against violations of
human rights and how such a prohibition could be incorporated in such by-law.
On motion of Councillor Coughlan
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the presentation by Mr.
John Linck, President of the Multiculturalism Association of Saint John, concerning
recommendations in the previous report to Council of the Working Group on
Multiculturalism and Race Relations - be referred to the City Manager for a report 0
Council within a two-week period.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from Mr. James H.
Turnbull requesting financial assistance in the form of a corporate donation to help
defray the cost of The YM-YWCA of Saint John's 4th Annual Red Triangle Award Dinner.
The motion initially proposed by Councillor Chase and seconded by
Councillor Rogers was to refer the above matter to the City Manager for consideration in
accordance with the established policy. Councillor Knibb suggested that, as the City has
already purchased two tables for the Dinner, the letter should be received and filed,
whereupon the motion was withdrawn.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the above letter from
Mayor Wayne be received and filed and The YM- YWCA of Saint John be advised that
the City has purchased two tables for the 4th Annual Red Triangle Award Dinner.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a letter from Councillor Landers asking that, as the City has
released a portion of the Coopers & Lybrand water and sewerage study relating to the
ordinary consumer, Council now have the full document released as public information.
Councillor Landers asked that, as Council in adopting the 1993 Budget for
the Water and Sewerage Utility followed through on a recommendation of the Coopers &
Lybrand report by increasing the ordinary consumer's rate by 4.4% and as there are
other issues in the report that should have been dealt with probably at the same time
and as the report was paid for by taxpayers' dollars, the Coopers & Lybrand report now
be released to the public.
Councillor Landers proposed a motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Coughlan, that the Coopers & Lybrand report be released to the public.
The Mayor made the observation that Council agreed that the Coopers &
Lybrand report was to be referred back to the City's consultants to meet with the Irving
Group's consultants for discussion of water rates following which Coopers & Lybrand
was to report to Council within thirty days and that all documentation would be made
public once Council reached its decision; and also that the City is currently in
negotiations with respect to water rates. Mr. Totten noted that Council made public a
recommendation to increase rates by 4.4% to all flat rate customers and industrial users
with the exception of three customers with whom staff is actively negotiating a new rate
and, with Council's consent, staff has apprised Council of the status of negotiations and
asked Council to bear with staff until negotiations were completed, following which a
report would be submitted to Council. Councillor Coughlan withdrew as seconder of the
proposed motion.
On motion of Councillor Landers
Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent
RESOLVED that the Coopers &
Lybrand report on the water and sewerage rates be released to the public.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with all Council members
present voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress
certificates, namely: -
1.
Contract 92-22
Westmorland Road Storm Sewer
Kevin Steele Contracting Limited
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 2
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 1, dated January 25, 1993
Final Holdback Release
$ 12,978.31
$ 78,984.00
79,706.88
Nil
66,728.57
12,978.31
849.05
2.
Contract 92-15, Chipseal1992
Atlantic Colas Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 2
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 2, dated January 28, 1993
Final holdback release
$114,992.20
110,030.29
Nil
93,525.75
16,504.54
1,079.74
$ 16,604.54
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3.
Contract 92-17, Connors/Busby Streets
& Fundy Drive, Water & Sewer Construction
Galbraith Construction Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 2
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 2, dated January 27, 1993
Final holdback release
$169,805.00
159,449.20
Nil
128,864.25
30,584.95
2,000.88
$ 30,584.95
4.
Contract 92-20
Provincially-DesiQnated HiQhways
Classic Construction Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 2
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 2, dated January 28, 1993
Final holdback release.
$132,035.00
219,554.13
Nil
183,998.43
35,555.70
2,326.07
$ 35,555.70
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting the
schedule of events arranged for Heritage Week commencing February 15.
The Mayor commented on the list of activities scheduled for Heritage
Week.
Read a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation with
regard to the requests of the Congress of Black Women, Saint John Chapter, and the
Victorian Order of Nurses, which were referred to the City Manager by Council on
January 25 and January 18, respectively.
On motion of Councillor Coughlan
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve financial assistance to the Victorian Order of
Nurses and the Congress of Black Women, Saint John Chapter, in the amounts of $475
and $500, respectively.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted
Notice of Agreement regarding the Pedway Agreement and the Attornment Agreement
regarding the Pedway Agreement, as requested by Standard Life Assurance Company,
with respect to a mortgage being placed on the Mercantile Centre by Ellis-Don (Atlantic)
Limited, subject to review of both Agreements by the Legal Department.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a letter from the Common Clerk submitting a resolution adopted in
Legal Session of Council on November 25, 1992 concerning the decision in the action of
Imperial Investments v the City of Saint John.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Solicitor, the City Solicitor or his designate appeal the decision of Mr. Justice
Turnbull in the case of Imperial Investments Limited v The City of Saint John, dated
November 16, 1992, to the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick.
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 January 25, 1993,
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, Common Council resolution
of August 4, 1992 concerning the acquisition of the property at 279 Main Street from Mr.
Bruce E. Polley be amended as follows: (1) increasing the amount to be paid for
business and rental loss from $21,000 to $22,900; (2) increasing the amount to be paid
for legal, appraisal and accounting fees from $22,000 to $23,538.53; and (3) Mr. Polley
be required to execute a release stipulating that there will be no further claims.
2. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council resolution
of June 8, 1992 concerning the sale of the land developed as Hilyard Place to Haldor
(1972) Ltd. be amended as follows: (1) the purchase price to be $444,000 and the
proceeds be shared as follows: CMHC - $230,000, NBHC - $85,600, and the City -
$128,400; and (2) Haldor to make the annual lease payment due June 1, 1992 adjusted
based on the number of months expired between the due date and the date the sale is
completed.
3. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve
the renewal of banking services provided by the Bank of Nova Scotia for a five-year
period commencing January 1, 1993, at an annual fee of $24,420.
4. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
Acknowledgement of Copyright acknowledging that the copyright in the original work
entitled "On The Edge" by Brad Morrison is in and remains in the New Brunswick
Amateur Speed Skating Association notwithstanding that such original work has been
purchased by the City of Saint John from the artist.
February 1, 1993
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 with Councillors Landers
and Rogers voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that section 2 of the above
report be adopted.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that section 3 of the above
report be adopted.
(Councillor Gould withdrew from the meeting).
With respect to the City not tendering for its banking services, Mr. Wilson
explained that staff has spent a fair amount of time with the Bank of Nova Scotia
reviewing the services provided, the volume of activity that goes through its accounts,
and the rates that have been charged the city, and staff is very pleased with the rates in
relation to the activity because, as mentioned previously, this is the total banking for the
City, the Power Commission, the Aquatic Commission, the Transit Commission, the
Pension Fund, the Saint John Free Public Library and Saint John Non-Profit Housing
Inc. and the rate of $24,420 yearly is a very small percentage of the going rate and staff
feels comfortable recommending that the City stay with the Bank of Nova Scotia for five
years and also in no small part is the good service that the city has received from the
Bank of Nova Scotia. Councillor A. Vincent asked if it is true that some banks would
charge less for payroll cheques to be cashed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent
voting "nay".
(Councillor Gould re-entered the meeting.)
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that section 4 of the above
report be adopted.
(Councillor Coughlan withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision plan (photo-
reduction submitted) with respect to vesting of the portion of Parcel "A-1" indicated "For
widening of Harrison Street (Public)" as a public street.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council: (a) approve the location of the streets
and land for public purposes with respect to the proposed subdivision, Mahogany
Heights Developments Inc., Phase 4 and Future Development; (b) assent to one or more
subdivision plans showing one or more phases with respect to the streets, municipal
services easements, utility easement and land for public purposes for Mahogany Heights
Subdivision Phase 4 and Future Phases; (c) authorize the preparation and execution of
one or more City/Developer subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required
services and provide for the following: (I) Mahogany Heights Developments Inc. shall
construct the street connection to Westgate Drive; (ii) Mahogany Heights Developments
Inc. shall landscape Parcel A and the balance of the street right-of-way not used for
street construction, where the street right-of-way is adjacent to the existing lots fronting
on Westgate Drive, and landscaping shall consist of the addition of topsoil and
hydroseeding or sod; (iii) the pedestrian walkway leading to Island View School shall be
developed with concrete sidewalk, chain link fence and/or a hedge and landscaping by
Mahogany Heights Developments Inc.; and (iv) Mahogany Heights Developments Inc.
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shall prepare a surface drainage plan and complete the work to the satisfaction of the
Chief City Engineer and shall provide all necessary easements in connection therewith;
and (d) authorize the Common Clerk to sign the final subdivision plan on behalf of the
City as owner of the portion of Parcel P.L.6 which is part of the development, and
authorize the exchange of Parcels Band C between the City and the Developer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Gould
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the
Planning Advisory Committee advising the members elected to the Executive for 1993 -
be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint
John Jaycees noting community projects in which the Jaycees are involved; and
requesting a financial contribution - be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Rogers
voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Mel
Johnston, CanPro Host Chairman, New Brunswick Broadcasting Co. Limited, requesting
financial assistance from the City of Saint John through its sponsorship of a reception at
a cost of $3,500 during the CanPro Festival in Saint John on March 27 to 30, 1993 - be
received and filed and a grant of $2,500 be approved.
The Mayor noted that a bid was made in Ontario to attract the above
Festival to Saint John which would be the first time for it to be held in this City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Gould
Seconded by Councillor Landers
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Eric
L. Teed of the N.B. Chapter of the United Nations Association of Canada noting the
United Nations Association's proclamation of International Women's Day to be March 8
in each year; and inviting Council to submit its nomination with the reasons for
nomination by February 15 - be referred to the Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Coughlan re-entered the meeting.)
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John
Heritage Trust Inc. advising that it has found itself in the disquieting position of being
unable to afford the cost of maintaining the properties at 5 and 13 Chipman Hill, which it
purchased in 1984 as a means of saving them from demolition and on which extensive
amounts of money were subsequently spent in effort to stabilize the buildings, and as yet
has been unsuccessful in securing a buyer; and proposing that the City assume
immediate responsibility for the properties in question, with the Trust's wish being that
every effort be made to preserve these buildings, even if that should involve their sale
too a private concern - be referred to the City Manager.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Consideration was given to a letter from Willa Mavis and Garry Prosser,
members of the Save Our Shores Citizens' Committee, referring to their correspondence
considered by Council on January 18 and the subsequent response from the Common
Clerk which does not answer the specific questions put to Mr. MacKinnon and Mr. Brown
at their meeting with them on January 13; and asking that clear answers be given to the
public record to the three questions stated in this letter as follows: - (1) has the City of
Saint John agreed to treating a serious spill from the Irving toxic waste pipeline at the
Lancaster treatment plant; (2) will the City of Saint John be legally responsible for
property and environmental damage from any catastrophic spill which cannot be
adequately handled by City storm sewers; and (3) has the City of Saint John made any
prior agreement with the applicant as per the statement in the Sandwell Report to the
effect that the outfall pipeline will discharge into the existing sanitary sewer outfall
pipeline adjacent to the Hazen Creek sewage treatment plant.
Mr. Totten gave a negative response to the three questions listed in the
above letter, and the Mayor called for a motion to receive and file the letter.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Willa Mavis
and Garry Prosser, members of the Save Our Shores Citizens' Committee, referring to
their correspondence considered by Council on January 18 and the subsequent
response from the Common Clerk; and asking that clear answers be given for the public
record to the three questions stated in this letter - be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Consideration was given to a letter from Anne Hickey and Joe Thompson,
Co-Chair of the Saint John Region - Child Education Working Group, requesting
Council's assistance by allowing the City of Saint John's name to officially stand as one
of the sponsoring partners of an upcoming Symposium entitled "Energizing Partnerships:
Education for Tomorrow"; advising that the Working Group is not seeking funding
support from the City for this event, but does wish to officially recognize the City's
significant role, as founder of the Goals For Saint John which actually provided the
impetus for the Working Group; and submitting a more detailed explanation of the
Working Group's purpose and the Symposium.
The Mayor suggested that a copy of the above letter should be forwarded
to Mr. Walter Flewelling of the Greater Saint John Education Committee, a sub-
committee of the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission, to ensure
representation from the Committee at the Symposium. Councillor Trites noted that the
request is for the City to allow its name to stand as one of the sponsoring partners of the
Symposium, without a request for funding.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that Common Council
accede to the quest of Anne Hickey and Joe Thompson, Co-Chair of the Saint John
Region - Child Education Working Group, by allowing the City of Saint John's name to
officially stand as one of the sponsoring partners of an upcoming Symposium entitled
"Energizing Partnerships: Education For Tomorrow".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
Warren Searle seeking permission to make a parachute jump into Shamrock Park and/or
the Fisher Lakes on June 16-17 in conjunction with the First New Brunswick Senior
Friendship Games; and submitting the suggested wording of the waiver the City may
wish to use with respect to legal liability - be referred to the City Manager and the City
Solicitor.
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Councillor A. Vincent proposed an amendment to the above motion,
which was not seconded, that Mr. Searle be required to make his jump on Mountain
Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent
voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the application of Three
Mile Beverage Room (1978) Ltd. for the re-zoning of 19 Golden Grove 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
March 15, 1993.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Fundy
Local, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, expressing support of Common Council
resolution of January 25 concerning the retention of Federal jobs at the Canadian Armed
Forces Supply Depot No.5 in Moncton; and asking Council to form a resolution
condemning the Minister Responsible for Canada Post for service cutbacks and job loss
in Saint John in view of the fact that the Main Post Office on Rothesay Avenue will soon
be a commercial outlet only - be referred to the City Manager and Economic
Development Director Don O'Leary for a report to Council in one week.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Linda Ewart, Chairperson of the Saint John North Community Action
Group, appeared before Council to apprise Council of the Group's activities as a Goals
For Saint John Group over the past year and, referring to the previously-submitted
report, highlighting the Group's activities in the areas of safety and security, education,
health, recreation and housing; including involvement with the Police in the North End
Community Policing; the submission of a written brief in response to the Premier's
Commission on "Excellence in Education" Issues Paper 1 and a brief in response to
Issues Paper II; support to the efforts of the South Central Citizens Council to maintain
the status of St Joseph's Hospital; addressing the problem of child hunger with the North
End Food Bank through which evolved a hot lunch program for 150 school children at
Crescent Valley School, as well as a breakfast program each school day, undertaken by
the Crescent Valley Tenants' Association the new Somerset Recreation Centre and the
Crescent Valley School; addressing the deteriorating condition of housing stock in the
old North End; hosting the Recreation and Open Space Strategy study in the North End;
and promoting the North End as a good place to live and work.
The Mayor thanked Ms. Ewart for her presentation and expressed
appreciation for the Saint John North Community Action Group's efforts in the
community.
Mr. Lloyd Betts, Chairperson of South Central Citizens Council which
evolved from the Goals For Saint John, appeared before Council and, referring to a
previously-submitted report, highlighted the group's activities during the past year,
including the Youth Committee's efforts with the South End Little League and a
Children's Fete, the development of the 'Art in Public Places' brochure by the Arts &
Culture Committee, the involvement in the Saint John community policing program by
the Safety & Security Committee, a concentrated effort to enter into positive dialogue
with various City departments and staff, the establishment of an Advisory Board to work
with the Community Centre, the formation of a Home and School Association at St. John
the Baptist/King Edward School, the intervention before the Public Utilities Board
concerning the Esso pipeline which had been planned for Broadview Avenue; the
development of a series of videos on the South Central area; participation in the Safe
City Audit, the Recreation and Green Space Master Plan, the Visions for Saint John and
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petitioning the Minister of Health on behalf of St. Joseph's Hospital; and work by the
Housing and Beautification Committee on a strategic housing plan for the south central
peninsula.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Betts for his presentation; expressed appreciation
for the efforts of the South Central Citizens Council in the community; and suggested
that, with the anticipated future downloading on local government through the Federal
and Provincial Governments, there will be a need for many groups such as the South
Central Citizens Council and the North Community Action Group to pick up the slack.
Councillor A. Vincent asked about the lack of signatures on the above reports to which
Mrs. Munford replied that the joint letter from Ms. Ewart and Mr. Betts, which was signed
by both, requesting to make their presentation to Council was inadvertently omitted from
the Council kits.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that the presentations by the
Saint John North Community Action Group and the South central Citizens Council, be
received and filed and the groups be thanked for their efforts on behalf of the City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Rogers
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk