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1994-11-21_Minutes 84-932 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-first day of November, A.D. 1994, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Thomas J. Higgins, Mayor Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, 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, Commissioner of Municipal 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. Butler, Director of Water and Sewerage Services; B. Morrison, Director of Parks; W. Edwards, Acting Director of Works; B. Steeves, Building Inspector; J. Baird, Manager - Development Division, Planning; K. Galbraith, Manager of Public Affairs; J. Mcintyre, Manager of Industrial Relations; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; G. Tait, Fire Chief; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order, and offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on November 14, 1994, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Chase and Coughlan entered the meeting.) 3. Mavor's Remarks Mayor Higgins welcomed to the Council Chamber Mr. Russell Heans and students of the Grade 5 class of Lakewood Elementary School who were present to observe Council as part of a class project; commented on his attendance at the Atlantic Rim Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, and the subsequent meeting of the Atlantic Mayors and the Mayors of Southeastern Massachusetts with Consul-General Don Cameron, the former Premier of Nova Scotia, and Consul Kirk Jensen, at the Canadian Consulate in Boston, dealing with Atlantic Canada trade problems and solutions; and noted his appearance at the City Market on Breakfast Television. The Mayor commended Deputy Mayor McAlary, Chairman of the Annual Santa Claus Parade, on the November 19 Parade; and proclaimed November 21 to 28 to be Health Information Awareness Week in the City of Saint John. 5. Financial Preparation of 1995 BudQet Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Rogers concerning the financial preparation of the 1995 budget; and asking to add further information on her comments about the boards and commissions that report to Common Council. Councillor Rogers expressed the view that Council, in its 1995 budget process, should hear publicly from all boards and commissions to which the City gives 84-933 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 funding so that people will have a better understanding of how the process works and how the final decisions are reached, and that, in future years, more of the budget process should become public. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that, for the 1995 budget process, the City of Saint John consider hearing from all the boards and commissions that receive civic funds and they be held in a special meeting for Council in the Council Chamber and the public be given an opportunity and an invitation to attend, and further that Council receive any written briefs from interested parties concerning the budget for the City of Saint John. Deputy Mayor McAlary suggested that, while she has no difficulty with hearing the boards and commissions in open session of Council, the departmental budgets should also be considered publicly. Councillor Knibb expressed opposition to the motion on the basis that budget making is a matter of very careful balance between opposing forces, all of which are demanding more money from the taxpayer and, when the budget is complete, it is public property but, while it is being negotiated, it would be as dangerous to bring it to the public forum as it is to try to negotiate with unions in public in that people get in a position where they stand firm and could be unable to negotiate a fair budget. Councillor Gould suggested that the above motion represents a step in the right direction, and advised that he supports the whole budget process being made public in that, if the public understands and saw the true situation, the public would understand the difficult task Council has in order to bring in a budget that keeps a reasonable tax rate. Councillor Coughlan questioned, with the understanding that the public should have the right to public disclosure and as commissions and boards traditionally make their presentations in a certain forum, if this decision should be made this quickly, and advised that he would have to be fully cognizant of the sensitivities of the proposed motion and that Council should perhaps have a comment from the City Manager and/or the commissions. Councillor Trites made the observation that, while the nature of the motion proposed is difficult to oppose, Council should be careful of what direction it takes on the motion as it relates to the 1995 budget because numbers in the budget process are already being brought forward by staff and commissions based on revenue projections in an effort to restrain the expenditures; and, in agreeing with the concept that Council should talk to the citizens and citizens groups, suggested that to accept submissions at this point in time could leave Council open to criticism of the fact that Council does not listen because many of the numbers Council will be considering in the next few weeks are already in place, and also that people who volunteer their time in commission work and so on should not be put in a confrontational position with Council; therefore, the matter should be tabled until next week to give Council a chance to discuss it with staff. Councillor M. Vincent, in expressing concern that Council is late considering the budget and support of the intent of the resolution, suggested that the timing of the motion would do nothing probably but make the budget preparation more difficult and also that it might be disadvantageous for both the City and the boards and commissions to have their budgets dealt with publicly; and advised that he would prefer to have some discussion in this regard and to hear from the City Manager and the Commissioner of Finance as he has no idea of possible ramifications. Mayor Higgins expressed the opinion that, when such a motion is put before Council without notification, it is difficult for Council to make a decision on such an issue; and advised that, while as much as possible should be made public, he would not be prepared to make a decision at this time. Councillor Chase advised that, while the intent of the motion appears to be laudable and honourable, he would be loath to vote on a motion that so substantially changes the policies and procedures of Council without the ability for lengthy consideration and especially to have the input on ramifications from all staff and departments involved. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for one week to allow for further discussion in Committee of the Whole. 84-934 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillors Gould, Rogers and A. Vincent voting "nay". 6. IrvinQ LaQoon 800 Bavside Drive Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager providing background and responses to concerns expressed by Carol Tate in her letter to Council on October 31 as to the construction and operation of the wastewater treatment lagoon for Irving Paper. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from Irving Paper Inc., which is on the agenda of this meeting as item 16, be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Irving Paper Inc. Location of LaQoon Consideration was also given to a letter from William J. Borland, Director of Environmental Affairs of Irving Paper Inc., referring to the letter to Council on October 31 from Carol Tate on the location of the Irving lagoon; and commenting on the matter for clarification, in view of the fact that there seems to be some confusion around the location of the lagoon and the effectiveness of the public awareness process with respect to the EIA and Municipal Plan amendment. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager, and the letter from Irving Paper Inc. responding to Carol Tate's letter considered by Council on October 31 on the Irving lagoon -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Carol Tate. (Councillor Chase withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Chief of Police - Moosehead's "Don't Drink & Drive" CampaiQn Consideration was given to a letter from the Chief of Police advising that, once again, he has received a request through Mr. John McAloney of Moosehead Breweries Ltd. which would involve the installation of 35 vinyl "Don't Drink & Drive" signs on telephone/light poles in the Uptown and Main Street West areas during the 1994 festive season; also advising that Moosehead Breweries Ltd. is asking that this campaign be conducted in conjunction with the Saint John Police Force, and it is his understanding that Moosehead Breweries Ltd. will again this year be responsible for any installation/removal costs associated with the placing of signs; and asking not only that the necessary approval be granted for this program in 1994 but that the appropriate staff be authorized to assist to make this project become a reality. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the necessary approval be granted for Moosehead Breweries Ltd.'s "Don't Drink & Drive Program" and that the appropriate staff be authorized to assist to make this project a reality. (Councillor Chase re-entered the meeting.) 84-935 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 Councillor A. Vincent suggested that the City Solicitor should prepare an amendment to the Sign By-Law with respect to the above program, rather than give permission for something that violates the By-Law, and the Mayor asked that the City Solicitor review this matter and report to Council at the next meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Wm. P. Dowd & Sons Ltd., Municipal Plan Amendment & Re-ZoninQ 555 Somerset Street Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation regarding the submitted application of Wm. P. Dowd & Sons Ltd., concerning property at 555 Somerset Street, have been completed and that the date for objections expired on November 16, with no written objections having been received. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the application of Wm. P. Dowd & Sons Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 555 Somerset Street 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 Tuesday, January 3, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. LeQal Session Resolution - GallaQher Pension Consideration was given to a letter from the Common Clerk submitting a resolution adopted in Legal Session of the Common Council on November 7, 1994, with respect to the amount of pension payment to Mrs. John Gallagher. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:- "WHEREAS Mrs. John Gallagher is receiving an annual pension of 60% of the annual pension her husband was receiving at the time of his death: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City pay Mrs. John Gallagher a monthly amount to restore her pension to an amount equal to what her husband was receiving at the time of his death, and further that the payment be made effective July 25, 1994.". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Committee of the Whole Report 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 reports that it sat on Monday, November 14, 1994, when there were present Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Rogers, Trites and A. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 84-936 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John Establishment be changed to reduce the number of Tradesman's Helpers from 3 to 2 and the number of Park Attendants from 1 to O. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, Mr. William Edwards be appointed Building Inspector under Section 74(3) of the Municipalities Act, effective November 29, 1994. 3. That as recommended by the City Manager, (i) Mr. William M. Butler be appointed Commissioner of Community Services, effective December 1, 1994; (ii) Mr. Butler's salary be set at the first step in Grade 9 of the City's non-union/management pay scale; and (iii) in recognition of the requirements of this particular position, Mr. Butler continue to have available, for his use, the City vehicle, now allocated to him. 4. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Common Council approve the submission of an application to Canadian Pacific Limited to release any interest it may have in that portion of abandoned Shoreline Subdivision right-of-way as generally illustrated on the submitted Plan 2, with regard to the Western Beaches trunk sewer project; (2) in consideration for Canadian Pacific Limited releasing its interest, the City will pay Canadian Pacific Limited the rate of $3,000 per acre; and (3) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents related to this transaction. 5. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council (a) rescind its motion of August 8, 1994 regarding an earlier tentative agreement reached with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Saint John City Hall Employees' Local No. 486, C.L.C.; (b) ratify the tentative agreement, as outlined in the submitted report from the City Manager, reached on November 7, 1994 with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Saint John City Hall Employees' Local No. 486, C.L.C.; and (c) upon approval by the City Solicitor as to legality and form, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed working agreement and letter of agreement on behalf of the City. November 21, 1994, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 1 0(1). Establishment Reduction On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10(2). Appointment of BuildinQ Inspector On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Councillor A. Vincent asked that, in order for Council to consider a person he wants to nominate for the position of Building Inspector, the matter be tabled for discussion and to vote on the two names in Committee of the Whole. On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table. 84-937 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 Question being taken, the tabling motion was lost with the Mayor and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Knibb, McAlary, Trites and M. Vincent voting "nay". Councillor A. Vincent advised that he cannot support the above appointment as the person concerned does not come from the Building Inspector's Department and that, in his opinion, the other man is just as qualified and knows the different jobs under construction and the problems which occur and recur, and it behooves him that a man who has been good enough to assist in running the Department for years and has acted in the position of Building Inspector for six months is by-passed; and also that he would have had no argument had the City Manager recommended the above appointment when the vacancy first occurred. Question being taken, the original motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". 10(3). Appointment of Commissioner of Community Services On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Rogers commented on the issue of vehicle assignment and usage in the City of Saint John on the basis that, according to her research, the City Manager is the only employee of the City who is allotted a car and falls strictly within the income tax laws set down by the Federal Government, and that never before in the City's history has Council assigned a vehicle, outside of the City Manager's domain, directly to an individual, although it has assigned vehicles to positions and departments. Moved in amendment by Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that portion (iii) of the above motion be amended to read as follows: "(iii) a vehicle be assigned to this position in recognition of the job requirements.". Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried. In response to Councillor Rogers, Mr. Totten advised that the salary range for the above position is that of Grade 9 which runs from a minimum of $68,650 a year to a maximum of $78,011 a year. Question being taken, the motion, as amended, was carried. (Councillor M. Vincent withdrew from the meeting.) 10(4). Acquisition Of Right-of-Way From CP For Western Beaches Trunk Sewer Project On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. (Councillor Coughlan withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 84-938 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 10(5). Local 486 Collective AQreement On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report be adopted. Mr. Groody, in response to Council queries, advised that Local 486 has ratified a five-year agreement which deals provides for direct payroll deposit, an opting out provision for retirement pay, a review clause aimed at controlling costs of health and dental benefits by July 1, 1996, a resolution of the Workers' Compensation issue to bring the City's practices into line with the provisions of the amended Workers' Compensation Act, wage increases of 0% in each of 1994 and 1995, 1.75% in 1996, 2.75% in 1997 and 2.5% in 1998, and a separate letter of agreement to grant all Local 486 employees two days off with pay in accordance with article 14:03(d) which allows the whole package to be brought together; and emphasized that the agreement includes no changes to the job security or job transfer provisions. (Councillors Coughlan and M. Vincent re-entered the meeting during the above remarks.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Local 18, C.U.P.E., Rockwood Park Golf Course & Aquatic DrivinQ RanQe Mr. David Gould, President of Civic Employees Local Union No. 18, C.U.P.E., appeared before Council on behalf of the City's outside workers, with regard to the City's request for proposals for the operation of the Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range and, reading from a prepared brief (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this time), explained why the outside workers believe that Common Council is being requested to make an absolutely wrong decision for the best interests of all taxpayers, not just those who golf in that, as this asset has been built up from taxpayers' money, any profit should be returned for the benefit of all citizens not a private company. Mr. Gould suggested that the problem is that the Golf course has not been managed, marketed or promoted to anywhere near the potential, although the Course Superintendent and his crew have improved and maintained the greens and grounds to the level of Class A in spite of the fact that there is only 6 staff, including 1 gardener and 5 seasonal labourers, while industry standard for an 18-hole golf course is a grounds crew of 12; and also that, as the two proposals made it very clear that there must be knowledgeable key personnel in charge of the operation of the facility and both recognize that the City possesses the best Golf Course Superintendent possible, the City has the first two elements necessary to make the Golf Course and Driving Range viable - (1) a Class A golf course, and (2) a first- class expert as Golf Course Superintendent; however, the Director of Golf (Golf Pro), proper management, marketing and promotion must be put in place in order to make money at the facility. With respect to the lack of promotion of the Golf Course and Driving Range, Mr. Gould made the observation that there should be enough expertise in the Saint John area to put together a marketing/promotional program, and that, hopefully, someone in the new mega department called Community Services will have expertise in marketing and promotion; and also that the two proposals put forth tell the City what is needed; i.e. a golf pro and manager of operations/marketing to implement the vital marketing-promotion required. Mr. Gould gave examples of other municipalities that have realized profits from the operation of golf courses, as well as public golf courses that have been turned over to private operation and allowed to run down; and proposed the option of maintaining the operation of the $10 million dollar facility and putting a qualified City management team in place with the Course Superintendent, i.e. Director of Golf (Golf Pro) and Manager (Promotions/Marketing). Mr. Gould advised that the members of Local No. 18 are prepared to do their part by changing their hours of work so that the members will work any 8 hours in 24 hours to allow the Golf Course to be watered, cut, maintained and cultured when golfers are not wanting to get on the course, thereby allowing more rounds to be played, and also to commence a promotion drive throughout the various unions in Saint John and lead a 84-939 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 campaign of their own and fellow City Hall employees if the Course remains a City operation. During discussion Mr. Gould explained that, with regard to Local 18's offer to change its hours of work, the members currently work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which could involve overtime costs for watering the greens and such, and that, in discussion with Course Superintendent Blake Palmer, a change in the hours would be very important to him as he could have a midnight shift for watering and work on sand traps and such and allow him to actually put more people on the greens; and also that the people concerned do not just cut grass at the Golf Course but work on sand traps and maintain and drive different pieces of equipment, and some of these people have been working on the Golf Course for quite a substantial amount of time and have had training and have expertise; and also that, with regard to a five-day rotation seven-day week, advised that, if the City is prepared to set up a team to work with the Union, the Union is prepared to deal with that. On motion of Deputy Mayor McAlary Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of Civic Employees Local Union No. 18, C.U.P.E., with regard to the City's request for proposals for the operation of the Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10A. The Market Square Corporation Harbour Station Roof Fall Arrest System Consideration was given to a letter from The Market Square Corporation advising that the necessary arrangements have been made to have an exterior fall arrest system installed at Harbour Station; explaining that this item is not required under the National Building Code nor was it part of the specification of the building, and the operators have requested that action be taken prior to the winter months and, given that this is beyond the Corporation's mandate, Council's approval is required. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by The Market Square Corporation, the City of Saint John engage Dowd Roofing to install a fall arrest system at Harbour station at a cost not to exceed $9,250. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing Council Resolution Re Minimum Fees For Taxi Cabs On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing responding to Common Council resolution of October 3, 1994 requesting an amendment to the Municipalities Act to allow for minimum fees for taxi cabs; advising that, as this issue had been debated at the Cities Association meeting in Edmundston and the resolution was defeated, no additional action has been taken in this regard, and he will await the deliberations of this matter at a future Cities of New Brunswick Association meeting prior to re-initiating any action on this matter -- be received and filed and the City Manager be requested to arrange with the Taxi Committee for the implementation of taxi meters. During discussion the Mayor commented on the Cities Association's discussion on the above matter in that the City of Saint John was alone in its request for a minimum fee and that it would be likely to receive the same vote if the issue went again to the Association; and suggested that, although it could be taken under advisement by the Taxi Committee, there is a small group that wants a minimum fee set 84-940 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 as opposed to the overall taxi group; and Mr. Rodgers, having noted that the Cities Association discussed this matter in Campbellton in early 1994 at which time it decided not to move ahead in asking the Province to amend the Municipalities Act to deal with minimum fees and later Common Council passed a resolution as referred to above, expressed the understanding that the Cities Association has not discussed the matter from the point of view of tying in minimum fees with meters; and suggested that Council may want to go back to the Association in an attempt to revive discussion with the introduction of meters and what the present Act is doing in the way of preventing that. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor voting "nay". 12. A1Airport Manager Saint John Airport DownQradinQ Of Air Traffic Services On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from W. McAllister, A/Airport Manager of the Saint John Airport, responding to the October 31, 1994 Common Council resolution requesting a further explanation on the downgrading of air traffic services at the Saint John Airport by suggesting that Council should contact Mr. Robert Corkett, Regional Director General of Transport Canada Aviation, who provided the information to Airport Consultative Committee members for update purposes only and is the official authorized to speak on aviation issues -- be referred immediately to Mr. Corkett to determine the reason for the change and a copy be forwarded to the Minister of Transport. Deputy Mayor McAlary suggested that Council should direct its query to the Minister of Transport, with a copy to the local authority, and Mrs. Munford clarified that, as Mr. McAllister wrote the initial letter, Council's resolution of October 31 was forwarded to him out of courtesy, and the Mayor wrote a letter to the Minister. (Councillor Chase withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Saint John Cruise Ship Committee Support For Meet and Greet ProQram On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from K. R. Krauter, Chairman of the Saint John Cruise Ship Committee, asking if the City of Saint John would consider funding support of the Meet and Greet Program in 1995 at the same level as that provided in 1994 -- be referred to the City Manager for consideration in the budget process. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Raymond F. Glennie Rockwood Park Golf Course On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from Raymond F. Glennie expressing concern with respect to any privatization of the management of the Rockwood Park Golf Course and support for the proposal of Municipal Golf 2000 to have a commission established -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 84-941 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 15. Transportation New Brunswick Property West Side of Marsh Creek On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from Terrance Gamble, Property Manager, Planning and Land Management Branch of the Department of Transportation, advising that, further of Common Council resolution of August 22, 1994 opposing the sale of Parcel 2 located adjacent to Marsh Creek (NBGIC Number 55011464), it has been determined that the subject property will be retained for possible future highway use -- be received and filed. (Councillor Chase re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. City of Fredericton - Selection of Saint John For Xerox Canada Call Centre On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Brad Woodside of the City of Fredericton extending congratulations on Saint John's successful bid for the new Xerox Canada Limited call centre -- be received and filed with appreciation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. CANTEC - Request To Meet Re Development Projects In Saint John On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Peter A.D. Mill and Peter Jardine of CANTEC outlining their proposal, understanding that the City and the Province agreed (at the time of the Maxim proposal) with the need for a new Police station and justice complex; and requesting a meeting with Councilor Committee of the Whole on December 5 -- be received and the request be granted to meet with Council in open session. Discussion ensued during which time the Mayor expressed the understanding that he is to continue his mandate from Council to work with the Provincial Government for the demolition of the buildings on the old General Hospital site; and advised that, while has not yet had an opportunity to meet with his Provincial counterparts as to how the change in the third party in the negotiations, being Maxim to Geneva Roth, now might change the negotiations, he will report to Council and, if necessary, call a special meeting as soon as he finds out something in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18A. Niko's Restaurant - Vending Site & LiQhtinQ On Prince William Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from Nick Nicoles of Niko's Restaurant at 160 Prince William Street advising that, with a total of eight eating establishments and two cafeterias doing business on or a few feet from Prince William Street, he finds it difficult to believe that the City of Saint John would 84-942 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1994 allow a mobile food truck to take up two parking spaces and operate in the same area, and asking for an explanation in this regard; and noting the poor lighting on Prince William Street -- be referred to the City Manager for a response. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Committee of the Whole. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk