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1994-03-14_Minutes 84-523 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fourteenth day of March, AD. 1994, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Thomas J. Higgins, Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Rogers, Trites, A Vincent and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, 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; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; S. Galbraith, Director of Supply and Services; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; B. Steeves, Deputy Building Inspector; J. Baird, Manager, Development Division, Planning; K. Galbraith, Manager of Public Affairs; P. Morgan, HRIS Project Coordinator; J. Morrison, Deputy Fire Chief; A Bodechon, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. Call To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order, and Reverend Bill McMullin of St. George's Anglican Church offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 7, 1994, be approved. Councillor Gould referred to a section in the above minutes dealing with the discussion on the City Manager's report on the Canada/New Brunswick Infrastructure Program on the basis that it creates the impression that he did not want Council to vote on the Museum proposal, which was not so in that he specifically asked that the motion be split into two motions, one dealing with the Museum proposal and the other dealing with all the other items in order to provide an opportunity to vote on the items he supported but at the same time vote against the proposal for the Museum; and asked that the above minutes be amended or a correction be entered so as to reflect that. (Councillor A Vincent entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Mavor's Remarks Mayor Higgins noted the 10th Anniversary of the St. Patrick's Week celebration in the City. The Mayor extended a message of sympathy to former City of Saint John Plumbing Inspector Burton Gale, on the death of his wife, Jean, on March 10. The Mayor proclaimed March 20 to 29 to be National Dental Assistants Recognition Week in the City of Saint John. 84-524 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 * Added Item On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that a motion concerning the Freedom of the City, which was considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date under item 29, be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting as item 3A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *3A. Freedom Of The City On motion of Deputy Mayor McAlary Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that in recognition of her continuing involvement and support in the field of education and the cultural life of the citizens of the Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John, the Freedom of the City be conferred on Lady Aitken on the occasion of her visit to the City on April 19, 1994. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Zoning By-Law Amendment 34 McLauQhlin Crescent The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone the property at 34 McLaughlin Crescent (NBGIC Number 321968), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential classification, to place the property in a zoning classification in which the existing three-family dwelling is permitted, as requested by Donna M. Gray, 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 report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report with which the applicant was in agreement at the Committee's March 8 meeting, as well as a copy of one letter of objection; and recommending that the property at 34 McLaughlin Crescent (NBGIC Number 321968) be re-zoned from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, limiting the number of dwelling units to a maximum of three. On motion of Councillor Knibb 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 the property at 34 McLaughlin Crescent (NBGIC Number 321968), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential 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. 84-525 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 On motion of Councillor Knibb 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 the property at 34 McLaughlin Crescent (NBGIC Number 321968), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential 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 Rogers RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed re-zoning be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Municipal Plan Amendment - Public Presentation Former Fire Station #5, 298-300 Main Street North 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 containing former Fire Station #5, located at 298-300 Main Street North (NBGIC Number 374348), from Major Institutional to Commercial classification, to permit re-zoning of the site from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, and the use of the building for offices, as requested by Peter A. Martin. 6. Municipal Plan Amendment - Public Presentation Former Fire Station #7,20 Church Avenue 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 containing former Fire Station #7, located at 20 Church Avenue (NBGIC Number 36574), from Major Institutional to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit re-zoning of the site from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, and the use of the building for a beauty salon and offices, as requested by Peter A. Martin. 7. Street Closing By-Law Amendment Golden Grove Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-Law amendment to close a portion of Golden Grove Road at its intersection with McAllister Drive, 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 amendment. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John", with regard to a portion of Golden Grove Road, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John". 84-526 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John", with regard to a portion of Golden Grove Road, 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 Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John". 8. Street Closing By-Law Amendment Cedar Point Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-Law amendment to close a portion of Cedar Point Road, 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 amendment. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John", with regard to closing a portion of Cedar Point Road, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John", with regard to a portion of Cedar Point Road, 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 Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City of Saint John". 10. Saint John Men's Senior Slo-Pitch Team Request for Financial Assistance Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor Higgins submitting a copy of a letter from the Saint John Men's Senior Slo-Pitch Team requesting financial assistance to send a ball team to Manitoba. On motion of Deputy Mayor McAlary Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager. Councillor Trites noted that, while there is an expense involved to the many teams representing the City and the Province outside the City, there is a major expense in running the City; and questioned the appropriateness of referring the above matter to the City Manager thereby putting the onus on him to deny the request rather 84-527 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 than Council doing so at this time. The Mayor proposed that the motion could be to receive and file the above matter, and during discussion Councillor M. Vincent explained that his refusal to withdraw as seconder of the referral motion was that by referring the request to the City Manager, which has been the practice for a long period of time, it provides an opportunity for the City Manager to follow the policy that has been set down for such requests as well as to provide an opportunity for contact with the Canada Games Foundation which has funds that might be considered usable in this case, and asked if the City Manager has any difficulty with the process of referring such requests to him to examine all the possibilities and making a recommendation to Council, to which Mr. Totten replied that, with respect to Council's policy on such issues, Council has provided funds to groups that qualify under an age limit for national events and has, in the past, supported those types of requests coming before Council and that, in addition, Council at a point in time when a request is before it will consider a motion either for or against a level of support which is clearly a decision of Council; and also that, from his position as City Manager, he would be taking the position now that he would have to recommend against providing funds to the above group; however, if the issue is being referred to him in order to have discussion with another entity, he would certainly undertake to do that. The Deputy Mayor indicated in the negative to Councillor Trites' query as to whether or not the Deputy Mayor would concur with a motion to decline the request for financial assistance and ask the City Manager to communicate with the Team to put it in line with any other assistance that may be available. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Knibb and Trites voting "nay". * Added Item On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the Budget of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, which was considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date under item 28, be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting as item 10A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *10A. Saint John Harbour BridQe Authoritv - BudQet Messrs. Ladds Batten, Chairman, and Elmer Mersereau, General Manager, of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, were present at the meeting, and Mr. Batten, in addressing Council concerning the Budget of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1994, explained that, with regard to the timing of this presentation in that the Authority's budget is up the end of this month, the process requires the Federal and Provincial Governments to approve the budget before coming to the Council level and the Federal Government is always very slow in approving it. Mr. Batten expressed the opinion that the Authority has had a reasonable year, with traffic and revenue up approximately one per cent; commented on the maintenance on the Bridge; and advised that, as the Harbour Bridge Authority has been concerned for the last few years that the revenues are not keeping up with expenses in a manner in which the Authority would like, toll increases are likely in the not-too-distant future, and also that, as a spin-off from a major City project, the Authority has noticed quite substantial increases in traffic on the Harbour Bridge on nights when there are major events at Harbour Station. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed Budget of Estimated Expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1994, of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, in compliance with the agreement between the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, the City of Saint John and the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, dated July 7, 1966. 84-528 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Proposals for Human Resources Information System Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager, which was tabled on February 28, advising that, further to the presentation to Council in 1991 of a preliminary business case estimating costs and anticipated benefits of a Human Resources Information System and after a lengthy and methodical process, a formal Request for Proposals was called in September 1993, and proposals were received for a Human Resources Information System from Ross Systems Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, and Stargarden Corp. of Ottawa, Ontario, in the amounts of $280,514.54 and $347,928.05, respectively, and it has been determined that the proposal which best addresses the City's present and future needs is that submitted by Ross Systems Inc.; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal submitted by Ross Systems Inc. be accepted for the provision of a Human Resources Information System over a two-year period and in the amount of $280,514.54 (all taxes included), and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the associated contract documents. Mr. Groody commented on the purpose of an automated Human Resources Information System which will streamline data collection, save administrative time, expedite record keeping and reporting, expand the information base and, hopefully, support better-founded decisions; and advised that the system proposed will be fully-integrated with the City's payroll system which is essential to achieve maximum benefit from the HRIS. Mr. Groody, in addressing the question of whether or not the benefits to be achieved from the HRIS are sufficient to warrant the cost of its implementation, advised that material savings will result as paper forms are replaced with on-line information; redundant filing and other record keeping expenses will be eliminated; personnel savings will include cost displacement savings arising from additional reduction of positions, as well as cost avoidance from operating with fewer positions; and that a relatively-conservative estimate of benefits suggests a pay-back period of just over three years after which a net reduction in administrative costs annually of approximately $200,000 is expected, and that acquisition of the HRIS will save money and improve effectiveness over the long term. Councillor A. Vincent expressed the opinion that, rather than advertise only in the local newspaper as there is no expert in HRIS in either the City or County of Saint John, the tender should have been publicly advertised in as many newspapers as possible in view of the cost involved; and advised that, while he can support the concept, he cannot support the price as it is too high. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Gould, Landers and A. Vincent voting "nay". 12. ProQress Payment - Contract 93-20 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 93-20 Spruce Lake Landfill Phase II Closure Galbraith Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 4 Retention Payments previously approved $667,060.00 725,722.50 29,004.30 615,223.62 84-529 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 4, dated March 1, 1994 Partial holdback release. 81,494.58 5,331.42 $ 81,494.58 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Air Atlantic Celebrity Golf Tournament Request for Waiver of Fees, Golf Course & Pavilion Read a report from the City Manager responding to the February 28 request to Council of the Air Atlantic Celebrity Golf Tournament for a waiver of green fees and power cart rental fees, as well as a waiver of the Lily Lake Pavilion fee and use of a parking lot. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) the green fees at the Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course be waived for the Air Atlantic Golf Tournament on the afternoon of July 20, 1994 and all day on July 21, 1994; (2) the organizing committee be given permission to use the first parking lot at Fisher Lakes on July 20, 1994,4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; (3) the Lily Lake Pavilion be available from July 20, 1994 to the end of the awards banquet on July 21, 1994; and (4) funds be provided from the Special Events Budget to cover the cost of power cart rentals and maintenance of Lily Lake Pavilion in the amount of $1,030, and that the Parks Department make all necessary charges directly to that budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Security For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit, 395 Manchester Avenue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $54,000 be accepted from Galbraith Equipment Company Limited as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit at 395 Manchester Avenue (NBGIC Number 408294). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Security For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit, 2614 Golden Grove Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $25,000 be accepted from Galbraith Construction Ltd. as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit at 2614 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Numbers 351650,350595 and 55033310). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 84-530 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 16. Security For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit, 491 Bavside Drive On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $63,000 be accepted from Gulf Operators Ltd. as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit at 491 Bayside Drive (NBGIC Numbers 55022719 and 348029). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Availabilitv Of Land, Ravnes Avenue Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that a real estate agent has advised that the land on the corner of Main Street and Raynes Avenue is available for sale, being Parcels "A" and "B" as indicated on the submitted plan at prices of $350,000 and $500,000, respectively, and that, while the Engineering Department advises that traffic improvements at Simms Corner have always been planned, the actual schedule for this work as well as the design is indefinite; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Arthur Melanson of Royal LePage Real Estate Services be advised that the City is not interested in the acquisition of the land on Raynes Avenue at the present time. Councillor Rogers spoke in opposition to the above motion on the basis that she brought this situation to Council's attention some time ago and has been advised by the Engineering Department that, if land could be purchased in the vicinity, it would be beneficial for the City to acquire it as it would possibly provide the land for a bus lay-over and eliminate some of the problems at Simms Corner; and expressed the opinion that the land could be a valuable piece of property that the City will want later on that will cost significant dollars to acquire. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Rogers and A. Vincent voting "nay". 9. Atlantic Coastal Action ProQram In Saint John Mr. Michael Richard, President of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program in Saint John (ACAP Saint John) - an initiative of Environment Canada's Green Plan, appeared before Council and, having introduced ACAP Saint John Executive Director Frank Hogan and Treasurer Gay Wittrien, read the previously-submitted brief explaining what led up to the decision by ACAP Saint John to organize a workshop on "financial alternatives" or "public-private partnerships" in Saint John, and providing an overview of several of the presentations given at the workshop. Mr. Richard advised that, based on the information received at the workshop and the response from the private sector, ACAP Saint John recommends that Common Council direct the City's Infrastructure Committee (i) to develop a clear statement of expectations on possible public-private partnership opportunities arising from the Municipal Wastewater Strategy, to be brought back before Council for its approval; and (ii) if approved, to convert that statement into a formal Request for Proposal ("RFP"). The Mayor thanked Mr. Richard for his presentation, and suggested that Council should refer the matter to the City Manager for a recommendation to Council; and during discussion Mr. Richard advised that ACAP Saint John could provide a list of those who attended the workshop, and that it is expected that within the next week to 84-531 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 two weeks a copy of the proceedings will be forwarded to Mr. C. Robichaud. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the presentation by Mr. Michael Richard, President of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program in Saint John, be referred to the City Manager for consideration and a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Proposed Use Of Former VIA Station As SmokinQ Area For Harbour Station Read a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation further to Council's consideration on February 28 of a letter from the Saint John Regional Exhibition Centre Commission regarding the proposed use of the former VIA Station as a smoking area for Harbour Station. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) no further action be taken as a result of the letter from the Saint John Regional Exhibition Centre Commission concerning the use of the former VIA Station as a smoking area for Harbour Station; and (2) staff take the necessary steps to have the former VIA Station removed. In response to Councillor A. Vincent's indication that the former VIA Station was constructed in such a manner that it cannot be moved, Mr. Todd confirmed that the building cannot be removed in one piece but it can be taken apart in sections or totally taken apart and reassembled elsewhere. Question being taken, the motion was carried. * Added Items On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that a resolution with regard to an application of C.U.P.E. Local 18 to the Industrial Relations Board, which was considered under item 34 in Committee of the Whole earlier this date; and a resolution concerning the property at 327 Princess Street, which was considered under item 44 in Legal Session earlier this date, be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting at items 19A and 19B, respectively. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Provincial Clean Air StrateQV On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager submitting a copy of a paper entitled "A Clean Air Strategy For New Brunswick" tabled recently in the Legislative Assembly by the Minister of the Environment Jane Barry; and recommending that (1) the submitted comments on the Clean Air Strategy reflect the City's views; and (2) the comments be referred to the Department of the Environment -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 84-532 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 *19A. Local 18 Application to Industrial Relations Board On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that Common Council hereby authorize the City Solicitor or his designate to file a Reply to the Section 35 Application to the Industrial Relations Board made by C.U.P.E. Local 18 and dated February 24, 1994, and to participate in any and all proceedings respecting this Application. Councillor A. Vincent asked the cost if the above matter goes to arbitration, to which Mr. Rodgers replied that it is a matter filed with the Industrial Relations Board and that, as staff does not believe that it is a valid complaint, Council's approval is being requested to oppose the application. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". *19B. 327 Princess Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:- "WHEREAS Mr. John H. Johnson, Building Inspector, determined that an inspection of the building at 327 Princess Street, Saint John, N.B., is necessary for the administration or enforcement of the Saint John Building By-Law; AND WHEREAS Mr. Edward Lee Jones is the owner of the building at 327 Princess Street and has failed to comply with a notice for entry issued to him by Mr. Johnson and has also failed to comply with a demand for entry issued to him by Mr. Gerald Belliveau, Provincial Planning Director; AND WHEREAS The Honourable Marcel Mersereau, Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, will be designating Mr. John H. Johnson to commence proceedings against Mr. Edward Lee Jones in respect of any and all offenses committed under the Community Planning Act arising from Mr. Jones' failure to grant Mr. Johnson access to the building: BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. John H. Johnson commence prosecution proceedings with respect to this matter and that the City of Saint John indemnify the Minister, as well as the agents and servants of the Province, in respect of any possible civil suit arising from the prosecution, or the demand for entry.". (Councillor M. Vincent withdrew from the meeting.) Mr. Steeves explained that the owner of the particular property has consistently refused repeatedly to allow staff to inspect his property either as part of the Minimum Standards Inspection Program and, in the particular case, for a suspected Building By-Law violation; and that the building concerned is a privately-owned multi- unit dwelling, although he does not know if it is rooms or apartments. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Committee of the Whole Report Read report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) 84-533 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee reports that it sat on March 7, 1994, when there were present Mayor Higgins and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Trites, and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, (1) Joe Flynn and Marlene Vaughan be re-appointed to the Saint John Regional Exhibition Centre Commission for a term of three years; (2) Christopher Titus and George A. Keith be appointed to the Power Commission for a term to expire February 15, 1997; (3) Gary 1. Foster be appointed to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners for a term to expire December 1994; and (4) that with regard to the request of the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations to have a Councillor serve on the Community Race Relations Committee, Councillor Coughlan be appointed to the said Committee. March 14, 1994, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Thomas J. Higgins, C h air man. 20(1). Appointments to Regional Exhibition Centre Commission, Power Commission, Board of Police Commissioners & Community Race Relations Committee On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Municipal Services Easement Lots 15C, 16C, 4-8 Laurie Court On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the proposed 4-metre (13-foot) wide municipal services easement over Lots 15C and 16C, also referred to as NBGIC Numbers 5507290 and 55072482, 4-8 Laurie Court. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. The Canadian Red Cross Society, Southern ReQion - Request For Financial Donation On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from The Canadian Red Cross Society, Southern Region, requesting a financial donation -- be received and filed and all citizens be urged to support Red Cross Month. Councillor Knibb, in proposing the above motion, expressed the opinion that, as Council in the last budget denied any monies for such groups as the Salvation Army and the Seamen's Mission, Council should not now accede to the above request. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 84-534 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 23. Saint John And Western District Crime Stoppers - Request For Financial Donation On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John and Western District Crime Stoppers asking the City to consider increasing last year's contribution of $1,500 -- be referred to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners for consideration under its budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Anti-Pornography Coalition Show At Three Mile Tavern On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from the Anti-Pornography Coalition registering its opposition to the California Playmates Exotic Dancers to be hosted by the Three Mile Tavern on March 16 -- be received and filed and referred to the City Solicitor. Mr. Rodgers advised that he will consider the above matter in his report to Council at the next meeting even though the report he is preparing is in connection with video outlet stores; and suggested that the above matter could fall under the license the owner has that is issued by the Liquor Licensing Board and, if it does, it is not in the jurisdiction of Council to get involved in that. The Mayor commented on the matter from the point of view of his conversation with Heather DeBouver of the Anti- Pornography Coalition, his meeting with the Manager of the Three Mile Beverage Room, and his conversation with the Liquor Licensing Board. (Councillor M. Vincent re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. River Road Concerned Citizens Committee Proposed Site For ReQional Landfill On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the River Road Concerned Citizens Committee submitting a copy of its submission to the New Brunswick Department of the Environment regarding the guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessments at the two proposed landfill sites, and especially focusing on the Crane Mountain (Martinon) location; and asking to be informed regarding action taken by the City in making its submission to the Department and that a copy of the City's submission be sent to the Chairman of the Committee -- be referred to the City Manager and, through him, to the Planning Department and Fundy SWAT. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. John C. Kilpatrick "Stoop And Scoop" Bv-Law On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from John C. Kilpatrick commenting on an item considered by Council on March 7 with regard to a "pooper scooper" by-law -- be referred to the City Manager. 84-535 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1994 The initial motion, as proposed by Councillor Knibb and not seconded, was to receive and file the above letter. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". Common Clerk