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1995-02-27_Minutes 85-129 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of February, AD. 1995, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Deputy Mayor Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, 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; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; J. Baird, Manager - Development Division, Planning; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Deputy Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Reverend Tim Davidson of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council, held on February 20, 1995, and Friday, February 24, 1995, be approved. Councillor Gould asked that the February 24, 1995 minutes be amended to reflect that he raised the matter of his possible position of conflict since he is a member of Council and Council's representative on Fundy SWAT, and suggested that, based on discussions he had had with the City Solicitor and since Council was only dealing with the rescheduling of the public hearing and not the re-zoning, he did not believe there was any conflict. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 867 Grandview Avenue The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092), from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "R-1 B" One-Family Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to operate a commercial business (fishing tackle and fly shop) from a building located in the rear yard, as requested by Mr. Geoffrey Plourde, and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee advising that the applicant, at the Committee's February 21 meeting objected to the recommendation as contained in the submitted report from the Planning 85-130 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Department; submitting a copy of a letter from a neighbour in opposition to the application; and recommending that Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, a parcel of land with a frontage of 50 feet and approximately 100 feet in depth, located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092); and (2) re-zone the same parcel of land from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, limiting the commercial use of the property to a fish tackle and fly shop in the existing accessory building. Mr. Geoffrey Plourde of 867 Grandview Avenue appeared in support of his application, and offered to respond to any Council queries in this regard. The concerns of the Clydesdales in their letter to Community Planning (a copy of which was submitted by the Planning Advisory Committee), with respect to the magnitude of the operation and the effect it would have on their property and traffic in the area, were broached, and Mr. Plourde advised that he would be willing to replace the fence between his and the Clydesdale property if it would help the situation, and that the normal number of customers' vehicles he would have in his yard at anyone time would be two. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land with a frontage of 50 feet and approximately 100 feet in depth, located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092), from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land with a frontage of 50 feet and approximately 100 feet in depth, located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092), from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land with a frontage of 50 feet and approximately 100 feet in depth, located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time. 85-131 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land with a frontage of 50 feet and approximately 100 feet in depth, located at 867 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 434092), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the above report from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 567 MillidQe Avenue The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), being the former site of the Jack and Jill Wee College, from Residential to Commercial classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same land from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit the establishment of medical offices for two physicians, a laboratory for the investigation of asthma and allergies, as well as an office for a firm in a related business, as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. / Atlantic Asthma & Allergy Center Inc., and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report considered at the Committee's February 21 meeting at which the applicant, Mr. Rick Turner, expressed support for the staff recommendation, but expressed concern regarding the proposed Section 39 condition limiting the use of the property, and that the Committee considered this matter but felt that the staff recommendation provided sufficient flexibility; advising that one letter was received that expressed support for the medical clinic but objected to any non-medical commercial retailing from the subject property; and recommending that Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), from Residential to Commercial classification; and (2) re-zone the same parcel of land from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act setting out the following conditions: (a) the use of the property be limited to medical offices for two physicians, a medical laboratory, business office, dwelling unit and retailing of medical products and services; (b) the property be developed according to a detailed site plan, which includes concrete curbing around landscaped areas and directional signage for the driveways, subject to the approval of the Development Officer; and (c) such improvements mentioned above be completed within one (1) year from the 85-132 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 approval date of the change of use permit. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee (copies of which were distributed to Council members in Committee of Whole earlier this date) submitting a copy of the above-mentioned letter from several property owners expressing support for the medical clinic but objecting to any non- medical commercial retailing from the subject property. Mr. R. Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. appeared in support of the above-proposed amendments; advised that his Company prepared the site plan for the project and also assisted with the application, and that his client agrees with the staff recommendation; and, in addressing the concerns in the above-submitted letter which for the most part favours the application and support the idea of doctors' offices and a laboratory, explained that these facilities are basically going to be the main activity on the property, with the applicant to be the major user of the site, and that most of the concern expressed in the letter was towards a lot of uses that were later deleted from the application and, as such, have been addressed in the staff recommendation. Mr. Turner, in noting concerns about a provision for retailing and business offices on the site, explained that retailing from the site is intended to be in conjunction with the medical practice to be conducted there and is addressed in the staff recommendation, and that businesses offices involved would be minimal, with room within the structure for perhaps a couple of small offices which would be low key to the overall operation. Mr. Turner also advised that, while the staff recommendation is extremely restrictive in what uses can take place on the subject property, his client should be able to work with it where he is the main applicant, and to further restrict it and not allow some low-key secondary uses would likely make it so that it would not be feasible or practical to carry out the project; and noted that general site upgrading is a condition of approval and there would be no requirement for site upgrading if the application is not approved, and also that some of the uses permitted under the present "IL-1" zoning would certainly be more disruptive to the neighbourhood than what is proposed. Mr. Turner, in response to Council queries, advised that the retail component would primarily relate to the practice of the physician who owns Atlantic Asthma & Allergy Center Inc. and involve the type of products and equipment generally seen for allergy and asthma patients, and is not something that is envisaged to bring a lot of street traffic in, nor is it intended to develop into the size of a drug store; and that the living quarters would certainly be intended to be something complementary to the activities on site, such as for a laboratory employee or perhaps even a junior physician of the site, and that, if the retail component did not work out, perhaps a professional office for an accountant or lawyer, for example, would be preferable for the business use; and also advised that, with respect to any concern about an expansion of the building, a restriction in that regard would not be a problem in that his client has pointed out that, other than a small storage facility, he has no intention of doing anything major to the structure. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), from Residential to Commercial classification, be read a first time. Councillor Gould asked that City staff meet with the residents whose signatures appeared on the above-submitted letter, prior to third reading, to discuss with them the proposed use of the property and the Section 39 restrictions in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal 85-133 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), from Residential to Commercial classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 567 Millidge Avenue (NBGIC Number 41574), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business 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 Coughlan RESOLVED that the above report from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Amendment To Section 39 Conditions Of Re-ZoninQ 155 Mvsterv Lake Drive The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the conditions attached to the December 22, 1986 re-zoning of the property at 155 Mystery Lake Drive (NBGIC Number 373381), to remove the restriction limiting the use of a grocery store and beauty salon located on a portion of the second level of the building to also include 85-134 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 some or all uses listed in Section 530(1)(a) of the Zoning By-Law, as requested by Skyline Terrace Apartments Ltd., and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report considered at the Committee's February 21 meeting; and recommending that Council amend the conditions attached to the December 22, 1986 re-zoning of the property at 155 Mystery Lake Drive (NBGIC Number 373381) to "BR" Business Residential classification, to amend condition (a) to read: "in addition to the existing residential use of this building, the use of the building be restricted to those uses permitted in Section 530(1)(a) of the Zoning By-Law, located on a portion of the second level of the building". Mr. S. Kincade of Kincade Property Management, was present in support of the above application, representing the owners of the subject property, and offered to respond to Council queries in this regard. Councillor M. Vincent advised of his difficulty in supporting the proposed amendment because of the occupancies that fall under Section 530(1)(a) of the Zoning By-Law in that the amendment would provide much broader ranges than what appears to be the type of occupancies wanted; and asked the likelihood or possibility of the applicant considering some of the other uses permitted in that Section should some of the more acceptable operations, such as a convenience-type store, a barber shop or hairdressing salon, not function adequately; to which Mr. Kincade replied that he is working right now under the mandate of the owners to acquire a new tenant to that area, which is to find a non-traffic bearing type of operation for that location, with the intent being to find something that would be a professional-style office that would not in any way detract from the building or the area, keeping in mind that the primary objective is to keep the residents of the other 96 units happy; and advised that a video rental retail unit and a store have already been turned down as unacceptable because of the traffic flow involved to and from the location, while businesses of the nature of an insurance agent or medical therapy clinic would be acceptable to the owner. Mr. Kincade explained that the main reason for the application to lift the restriction is that there have been several applicants who have come to them and they have seen the opportunity dissolved because of the time frame required to get the proper amendment through with the restrictions in place, and that they have had one professional agency, being an insurance agency, as a possibility and they are also having discussion with a medical therapy clinic, both of which would be acceptable to the owners who are hoping for a bit of leeway in the control of what can be put in there so that, when people make approaches, they will be able to react to that situation and hopefully come to a good resolve. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, condition (a) of the conditions attached to the December 22, 1986 re-zoning of the property at 155 Mystery Lake Drive (NBGIC Number 373381) to "BR" Business Residential classification, be amended to read: "in addition to the existing residential use of this building, the use of the building be restricted to those uses permitted in Section 530(1)(a) of the Zoning By-Law, located on a portion of the second level of the building". In response to Councillor M. Vincent, Mr. Baird advised that, as to the concern about the types of uses that would work there, staff was satisfied that it could recommend approval of the application with the understanding that, in fact, other regulations and other provisions, such as the National Building Code, would provide the protection from specific uses that do not really seem, on the face of it, to fit and also that, as this second-floor location in question has an outside door, the types of uses that would go in there are services not only to the 96 units to that building but additional units in the area and that uses, such as a community centre or take-out restaurant, may not be appropriate given its location, but those were part of the applicant's desire to 85-135 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 have that additional flexibility and the types of uses where the Code requirement with respect to second exiting and fire separations would come into play and may in fact make it impossible for the applicant to do that. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor M. Vincent voting "nay". 6. Municipal Plan Amendment 30 McGivnev Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a lot containing approximately 1.17 acres in area and located at 30 McGivney Road (NBGIC Number 295915), from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, to permit re- zoning of the subject lot from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "1- 1" Light Industrial classification, so that it may be used to operate an autobody and repair shop, as requested by Mr. John Setchell. 7. Municipal Plan Amendment 134 Sydney Street Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a property located at 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371), known at one time as the 1880 Club, from District Centre Commercial to Low Density Residential classification, to permit the re- zoning of the property to an "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential zone and conversion of the building to a two-family dwelling, as requested by Harold E. Wright, Heritage Resources. 8. Municipal Plan Amendment 1954 ManawaQonish Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, (a) a parcel of land, being the rear portion of the property at 1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area of approximately 21,500 square feet, from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial classification; and (b) a parcel of land, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403681 located adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on Manawagonish Road, a depth of approximately 250 feet and an area of approximately 18,750 square feet, from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial classification, to correct the discrepancy between the zone boundaries and property lines of 1954 Manawagonish Road, so that the property will lie entirely within an "1-1" Light Industrial zone as originally intended. 9. Mavor's Remarks Deputy Mayor McAlary extended condolences to the family of the late Shannon Landers, the daughter of former Council member Ralph Landers and Heather Landers, who passed away on February 23; to the family of the late Philip Duplessis, the son of Brian and Annie Marie Duplessis, who passed away on February 23; and to the family of the late Mr. Roy Irving, a retired City employee, who passed away on February 23. Deputy Mayor McAlary proclaimed March 6 to 10 as Social Work Week in the City of Saint John and, at her invitation, Mr. Paul Penny, President of the Local Chapter of the Association of Social Workers, addressed Council on the purpose of the National Social Work Week in Canada. 85-136 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 The Deputy Mayor expressed appreciation to the members of the organizing committee, volunteers and sponsors for the Special Olympics 1995 Winter Games, the opening ceremonies for which were held in Saint John on February 23. The matter of air quality was broached by Councillor Coughlan in light of the City Manager's report to Council on February 13 and a further report in Committee of the Whole earlier this date on the newly-established Air Resource Management Areas (ARMA) Committee and a public meeting last week in East Saint John, which Mr. MacKinnon addressed, relating the formation of the ARMA Committee by the Minister of the Environment as an extension of recommendations made in the Clean Air Strategy and its first meeting on February 22, to the committee in East Saint John, which first met some months ago as a meeting of home and school associations that have now formed a citizens coalition for clean air which had a meeting in East Saint John and wants to continue to meet even though its chairman is on the Committee formed by the Province. 9A. Television CoveraQe On FriQate ProQram Read a letter from Councillor A. Vincent requesting that, in light of a recent television report on the CTV program W5 regarding the frigate program, Council pass a motion in support of the Saint John Shipbuilding employees and their fine craftsmanship. Councillor A. Vincent referred to an article that appeared in the February 21 edition of the Telegraph Journal newspaper by the General Manager and President of Saint John Shipbuilding Limited concerning a report on W5. On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Saint John go on record as supporting Saint John Shipbuilding Limited and congratulating the fine workmanship of its shipbuilders, and that a copy of the letter in this regard be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada. At Deputy Mayor McAlary's suggestion, the mover and seconder of the motion concurred that a copy of the letter from Council on the above matter should be forwarded to the Prime Minister. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Grant Request For Memories Of Don Messer Jubilee Tour Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation on the January 30 grant request of Grayec for a Memories of Don Messer Jubilee tour, which is scheduled for Harbour Station on April 25, on the basis that the City, through its participation financially in Harbour Station, provides, in itself, some assistance to this event and all events at Harbour Station. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Grayec, the promoter for the Memories of Don Messer Jubilee tour, be advised that the City of Saint John is unable to provide financial assistance. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 1595 Sand Cove Road eSheldon Pointl 85-137 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Read a report from the City Manager referring to Council's tabling on August 16, 1993 of Irving Pulp & Paper Limited's application for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of Sheldon Point property at 1595 Sand Cove Road for a solid waste disposal site and process water treatment facility, as well as to the submitted letter from Irving Paper Inc. requesting that this application be withdrawn, with a new application, covering a smaller and different area of Sheldon Point to be submitted with respect to the proposed solid waste disposal site only; and advising that the applicant has announced that the process water treatment facilities will be constructed at the Pulp and Paper Mill site located at the Reversing Falls which results in a process water treatment facility being no longer proposed for Sheldon Point. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the submitted letter from Irving Paper Inc. advising that, in view of the numerous changes to its proposal for development of the gravel pit areas along Sand Cove Road, it has decided to reapply for Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments and to withdraw its original application of July 31, 1992, be received and filed, and the application of Irving Pulp & Paper Limited for amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Zoning By-Law, dated July 31, 1992, be withdrawn. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. FCM Membership Fee Read a letter from the Common Clerk submitting for Council's approval the invoice from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the City's membership fee for the period April 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that authority be granted for payment of the submitted invoice from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, in the amount of $7,197.02, for the City's membership fee for the period April 1 , 1995 to March 31, 1996. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. 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 February 20, 1995, when there were present Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Rogers, Trites, A. Vincent and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the submitted Human Resources Policy 813 entitled "Retirement Pay Option- Management/Non-Union Staff". 85-138 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 February 27, 1995, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 13.1. HR POL #813 Retirement Pay Option On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Priorities of Law Enforcement On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners responding to Common Council resolution of January 30 referring to the Commission Councillor Chase's letter with respect to a common bawdy house and other matters by providing information on the investigation between February and April 1994, for a total operation cost of approximately $40,000, and enforcement with respect to prostitution -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Cities Of New Brunswick Association, Inc. Resolution Submission 1995 SprinQ MeetinQ On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the memorandum from Cities of New Brunswick Association, Inc., advising that the deadline for submitting resolutions to the Association's 1995 Spring Meeting in Bathurst is Friday, March 31 -- be referred to the City Manager for suggested resolutions. Councillor Knibb suggested that a motion to the Cities Association would be in order to the effect that the Province should not further harass the municipalities over their budget process in that, based on a concern discussed in Committee of the Whole on financial projections for the 1996 budget, it would seem that the Province would once again be reducing the Unconditional Grant, as would a motion on the continuation of the Federal-Provincial Cooperation Agreement which provides funding for such projects as the Calps building, the former Red Rose Tea building and Loyalist House. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15A. David Cossaboon - VendinQ Sites On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that Council approve the request of Mr. David Cossaboon to address Council in favour of the new proposed vending site. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-139 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 The time of Mr. Cossaboon's appearance on the above matter was questioned, and it was suggested that his presentation could be scheduled for the meeting at which the City Manager's report on street vendors is submitted. * Added Item Councillor A. Vincent advised that he forwarded to the Common Clerk earlier this date a facsimile letter concerning an increase to the Province of revenue from video games, and asked that this be added to the agenda for consideration at this time. Deputy Mayor McAlary advised that the Common Clerk is not in receipt of the facsimile and asked Councillor A. Vincent to read the correspondence for a possible motion to add it to the agenda. Councillor A. Vincent advised that the request was to discuss an article in the Telegraph Journal newspaper of February 25 on revenue from video games, and to place a motion to add it to the agenda for a full debate and recommendation, and that, while he realized that the agenda was completed for this meeting, this is an urgent matter concerning all the citizens of Saint John. On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be placed on the agenda of this meeting for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *Video Game Revenue Deputy Mayor McAlary noted that the newspaper article in question is under a heading to the effect that New Brunswick will get a bigger cut from video games. Councillor A. Vincent commented on this matter which involves the Province entering into an agreement with owners of video gaming machines to increase its share of revenue from video lottery terminals to 50 per cent this year, adding an extra $10 million to the Province's revenue; and suggested that, as such revenue could be used to assist the City in its landfill problem and cost of a recycling facility, the City should approach the Province in this regard, or should advise the Premier that, under the City's Charter, these gambling machines are not permitted in the City. On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-140 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Common Clerk