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1995-06-26_Minutes 85-334 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of June, A.D. 1995, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites and 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. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; B. Morrison, Director of Parks; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; R. Pollock, Planner; G. Seaman, Land Information Co-Ordinator; G. Tait, Fire Chief; Police Corporal R. Garnett; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 19, 1995, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Mayor's Remarks Mayor McAlary welcomed to the Council Chamber Messrs. Cecil Freeman, Ross Francis and Rod Gillis, who were present with respect to New Brunswick Trails; and Mr. Gillis addressed Council, as Co-Chair with Mr. Francis of a local Committee known as the Bay Area Recreational Trail Committee, and explained that this Committee is the local sponsor responsible for the selection of the location of a trail from Lepreau to St. Martins and from Saint John through to Gagetown, and that this year the Committee has commenced construction of a portion of a trail, hopefully in excess of 20 kilometres and to be available by the first of September, for hiking, cross- country skiing and cycling at least from Spruce Lake as far as Prince of Wales and on down to Musquash, which is a 5-year project in which the City's input will be sought because the trail will focus and go directly through the City. Mr. Cecil Freeman, Co- Chair of the Provincial Trail Task Force, referring to the Task Force's report (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting), "Leading To A Provincial Trail System For New Brunswick", commented on Saint John's location on the proposed New Brunswick trail route, as well as the 15,0000-kilometre Trans-Canada Trail; and asked for the City of Saint John's support in terms of developing this Trail through the City. Mr. Freeman advised that the purpose of this presentation is not to ask for money, but that rather for Council's support and assistance wherever possible in the future, and asked Council to help complete this major task by the year 2000. Mayor McAlary thanked the members of the delegation for their presentation and wished them well in their endeavour. Mayor McAlary welcomed Saint John Member of Parliament Elsie Wayne, former Mayor of Saint John, to the meeting, whereupon Mrs. Wayne, in her remarks to Council, suggested that, with respect to Council's decision on June 19 on the Fundy SWAT application and the $1 million Infrastructure funding set aside for a 85-335 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 maximum recycling facility and although the use of this money has been extended for another two years, it is now very important for her to meet with the City as quickly as possible to determine the priority that the City has for this $1 million, and advised that she would contact the Mayor's Office on June 27 in an attempt to arrange a meeting in that regard. Mrs. Wayne, noting the forthcoming Canada Day celebration on July 1, advised that she was able to obtain $4,665 for various organizations in Saint John for Canada Day activities, and presented a cheque to the City in the amount of $1,400, as requested by Mr. Kevin Watson of the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre and which Mayor McAlary accepted with appreciation. Mrs. Wayne noted that, while because of cutbacks only four summer students could be placed in City Hall perse, summer students are employed at all the City's community centres. The Mayor noted the Y-12 Lottery being sponsored by the Saint John YM-YWCA, and distributed information and caps to Council members in this regard; and advised her intent to welcome visitors, with punch and cookies, to the Loyalist House on Union Street at 1 :30 p.m. on Wednesdays during the summer months, beginning July 5. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that Committee of the Whole agenda item 57, being a report from the City Manager on the old General Hospital property, be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 26A. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Trites voting "nay". 4. Proposal To Rename Loop Road To "Canada Trail" Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary advising that she, as Chairperson of the Canada Trail Committee, and Kevin Watson, Rockwood Park Program Supervisor, made a presentation to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board regarding their proposal to rename what is now known as the "Loop Road" in Rockwood Park to "Canada Trail", to be developed with various sites, one representing the City of Saint John, one representing each Province/Territory and one representing Canada, for a total of 14 sites, with each site to include a granite boulder with information about each particular area, a flag from that area and benches for the public; proposing that the sod-turning ceremony for this trail could be held this Canada Day, July 1, 1995 and that the Committee will be working to obtain funding for this project through corporate and possibly grant sponsorships; and also advising that this proposal is most desirable to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board. Mayor McAlary displayed a concept of the proposed Canada Trail in Rockwood Park. On motion of Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that Loop Road in Rockwood Park be renamed Canada Trail. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. ProQress Payments Contracts 94-17.93-1 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificates, namely:- 85-336 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 1. Contract 94-17, Rayland Street - Loch Lomond Road Water & Sewer Construction Fairville Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 3 Retention Payments previously approved Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 3, dated June 5, 1995 Deficiency holdback release $ 1,000.00 $ 186,289.00 174,769.56 Nil 173,769.56 1,000.00 65.42 2. Contract 93-1 Curb & Sidewalk Construction Fairville Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 10 Retention Payments previously approved Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 10, dated June 20, 1995 Final holdback release. $2,049,198.20 2,047,477.83 Nil 2,019,476.79 28,001.04 1,831.84 $ 28,001.04 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Security For Rehabilitation Gravel Pit 873 Hillcrest Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $19,000 be accepted from Debly Construction Ltd. as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 873 Hillcrest Road (NBGIC Number 309906). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Reduction Of Security MahoQany HeiQhts Subdivision On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, pursuant to Clause 25.2 of the Subdivision By-Law, the security amount for the remaining work at Mahogany Heights Subdivision, Phase 4, be reduced to $2,000 from the existing amount of $21,500. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. City By-Laws On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager listing 68 City by-laws and the reasons they will be reviewed by Building & Technical Services with recommendations for amendments and repeals to be brought to Council for consideration; and advising that, in addition to those listed, the City has enacted a number of other by-laws, for example, the Water & Sewerage By-Law, the 85-337 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 Deferred Widening By-Law and the Zoning By-Law, which are beyond the jurisdiction of Building & Technical Services and therefore not considered in this report, and that, given the large number of by-laws requiring review, staff will be priorizing the list and identifying those by-laws which are most relevant today, with recommendations to be brought to Council for consideration -- be received and filed. Mr. Totten commented on staff's initiative to attempt to focus on by-law enforcement and the intent to streamline the manner in which the City does business and to position the City to be of assistance, as opposed to sometimes an obstructionist; and suggested that it would be appropriate for Council, when recommendations are brought forward on each particular by-law, to provide input as there is a considerable amount of research to be done on the by-laws, some of which have particular historic significance, although he would be more than prepared to take to staff any comments Council members have over the next few months. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Proposed Changes To Plumbing Installation & Inspection Act On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising of the Province's initiation of de-regulation and, in this regard, proposed changes to the Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act which would prohibit municipalities from requiring the current Master Plumber's License and enable journeyman plumbers throughout the Province, who also hold a New Brunswick Contractors License, to work anywhere in the Province without additional qualifications or licenses, such change likely to take effect early in 1996; and also advising that, when changes are made to the legislation which preclude Master Plumbers, the City's current Board of Examiners, under the City's By-Law, will become redundant, and also that the City, which derives an annual revenue of approximately $9,000 from Master Plumber's, Apprentice, and Journeymen Licenses, will be prohibited from collecting these license fees, and a close examination of the fee structure provided under the Plumbing By-law for plumbing permits will be undertaken to determine if there is any opportunity to recoup the loss of revenue from the licenses through the permit fee schedule -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. BuildinQ By-Law Read a report from the City Manager advising that, with the resignation of the Commissioner of Development Services, only two employees retain the authority to issue building permits and that, while under normal circumstances this is sufficient for the expedient process of building permits, in infrequent circumstances (i.e. vacations, training, sickness), neither might be available and it is therefore staff's opinion that it would be advisable to exercise the option provided in the 1995 Building By-Law amendment which allows by resolution of Common Council to extend authority to another qualified employee to issue building permits; and recommending that Council adopt the submitted resolution pursuant to Subsection 9.1.4 of the By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings in the City of Saint John. Councillor Knibb proposed a motion to adopt the City Manager's submitted resolution, and Deputy Mayor Chase proposed a motion to refer the report to Committee of the Whole. Mayor McAlary asked if there was a seconder for the referral motion, whereupon Councillor Knibb noted his motion to adopt the resolution and, upon Councillor Vincent's indication that he would second the motion for the purpose of putting it on the floor, the Mayor asked which motion he was seconding in that it was her intention to accept the referral motion first and, if not seconded, to entertain the motion proposed by Councillor Knibb. Councillor Vincent asked if the Mayor would allow dialogue on the referral motion, noting that Councillor Knibb's proposed motion would allow for some comment, and withdrew as seconder if the motion were to refer 85-338 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 the matter as it would not allow for debate. Deputy Mayor Chase subsequently withdrew his proposed motion in favour of Councillor Knibb's motion. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, pursuant to Subsection 9.1.4 of the By-Law Respecting The Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in the City of Saint John, Mr. David Crawford, Technical Services Engineer, be authorized to issue building permits for the construction or renovation of single-family dwellings and for single- storey accessory buildings serving a single-family dwelling provided that the accessory building can be entirely evaluated using Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada. Deputy Mayor Chase suggested that Council should have a complete and in-depth briefing on the powers that the persons concerned would have, and explained that he has nothing against the person being recommended, and that his comments would apply to both items 10 and 11 on the agenda of this meeting. Mr. Totten advised that, if Council would like Mr. Edwards to come forth at another time in the next few weeks to give a review of the authorities the employees concerned would have and what is being done in Technical Services, he would be more than prepared to arrange this. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Appointment Of Standards Officer & Standards Inspectors Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that the Minimum Property Standards By-Law makes provisions for Minimum Standards Officers and Inspectors to inspect all properties within the City and issue Notices to Comply to owners to carry out specified repairs and that, as the City was left without a Standards Officer with the resignation of former Building Inspector John Johnson and as from time to time a property owner is either unable or unwilling to carry out the necessary repairs to a property, it is necessary for a Standards Officer, or his designate, to initiate court action to require the property to comply with the By-Law and it is, therefore, necessary for the City to designate a Standards Officer and Standards Inspectors; and recommending adoption of the submitted resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, pursuant to section 5 of the Minimum Property Standards By-Law, Mr. William Edwards is hereby appointed Standards Officer and Messrs. David Crawford, Robert Burnett, Craig Gillespie, Rick Jones, James Achorn, Brian Shanks and David Somerville are hereby appointed Standards Inspectors. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Deans Hill Development Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, further to Common Council resolution of March 27, 1995 authorizing staff to advise Deans Hill Company Ltd. to complete within 30 days the acquisition of lands on Douglas Avenue and Main Street, registered letters to Mr. Malcolm Thorne of Deans Hill Company Ltd. were returned to the City as unclaimed, and that City staff finds that, as most of the subject properties are now repossessed by mortgage companies and sold to individual investors, the Company is not in a position to comply with City requirements and, as thirty days notice to complete acquisition of City land has now expired, the City is in a legal position to withdraw its offer to sell lands to the Company; noting the application, under item 28 on the agenda of this meeting, to return 80 Douglas Avenue to its previous zoning; and also advising that it is appropriate that the other properties also revert to their previous status and that Community Planning will submit a separate report to Council concerning this issue shortly; and submitting a 85-339 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 recommendation with respect to this matter. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council rescind its resolutions of July 23, 1990, July 8, 1991 and August 6, 1991, regarding an offer of sale of City-owned land, Parcels E and F on Douglas Avenue and Main Street, for development to Deans Hill Company Ltd. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Acquisition Of Land From Canadian Pacific Limited For Western Collector Trunk Sewer Proiect Read a report from the City Manager advising that, with regard to Common Council resolution of May 1, 1995 authorizing the acquisition of CP's statutory interests from Duck Cove to Sea Street, a review of CP's Quit Claim document revealed that CP also wants to convey two additional parcels to the City as part of the package of rights and lands to be conveyed; and submitting a recommendation so as to obtain Council's approval to acquire two additional packages as part of the large CP rights and land purchase. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the acquisition of the additional CP right- of-way interests in Parcels 1 and 2 running from the east side of Sea Street and located along the Saint John Throughway, as shown on the submitted plan, at the previously negotiated rate of $3,000 per acre plus legal and survey costs, with respect to the Western collector trunk sewer project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Proposed Realignment Ben Lomond Corner Intersection Read a report from the City Manager advising that the Provincial Department of Transportation is proposing to realign the intersection of Loch Lomond, Barnesville and St. Martins Roads as shown on the submitted plan to improve the control of traffic movements and reduce the speed through the intersection and, if approved by Council, the work may be carried out this summer with funds from the Department of Transportation as part of the work to be carried out this year; also advising that the Province has requested that the City absorb the costs of any legal surveys necessary, which staff estimates to be approximately $2,500 and, in order to expedite construction, staff is recommending that Council authorize the Province of New Brunswick to enter City property to construct the road; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council grant permission to the Province of New Brunswick to enter City property, including existing street right-of-ways, to reconstruct the Loch Lomond, Barnesville and St. Martins Roads intersection, on condition that:- (a) the intersection be constructed as approved by the Commissioner of Municipal Operations; and (b) the Province of New Brunswick provide a written agreement from the Department of Natural Resources that satisfactory arrangements have been made with respect to the land the Department of Natural Resources leases from the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-340 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 15. Proposed Closure Of North Arm Ropewalk Road At Somerset Street Read a report from the City Manager advising that the realignment of the South Arm of Ropewalk Road has facilitated the means of closing the North Arm and, thus, eliminating a long-standing traffic hazard (i.e. the merging of the two sections of Ropewalk Road) and, as well, recent developments in the Somerset corridor have made the North Arm of Ropewalk Road more valuable as commercial land than a street right-of-way; and submitting a recommendation with respect to the proposed closure of the North Arm of Ropewalk Road. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the advertisement for the purpose of closing that section of Ropewalk Road identified as parcel 3 on the submitted plan and, if this portion of Ropewalk Road is successfully closed, Council authorize staff to enter into negotiation with the adjacent property owners for the purpose of selling the former right-of-way. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Closure And Sale Of Portion Of Ropewalk Road Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to Common Council resolution of January 3, 1995 initiating the necessary steps to close a portion of Ropewalk Road and, if and when closed, exchange Parcel "A" for Parcel "B" with William P. Dowd & Sons Ltd.; advising that a further survey of Parcel "A" showed that only 43 square metres had to be closed, thus requiring an amendment to the January 3, 1995 resolution; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of January 3, 1995, pertaining to the closure of a portion of Ropewalk Road, to read as follows:- (1.1) Council initiate the necessary steps to close that portion of Ropewalk Road, shown as Parcel "A" on the submitted plan, having an area of 43 square metres more or less; (1.2) if and when the Street is closed, Parcel "A" be exchanged with William P. Dowd & Sons Ltd. for Parcel "B", having an area of 37 square metres more or less; (1.3) William P. Dowd & Sons Ltd. will be responsible for all costs associated with completing this transaction; and (1.4) the agreement to exchange lands neither implicitly nor explicitly obligates the City to complete the street closing. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Sale Of Land To Civic Hydro For MillidQe Avenue Substation Read a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation to include the parcel identified as PID Number 55005086 with respect to Common Council resolution of June 13, 1994 approving the sale of land at the corner of Boars Head Road and Millidge Avenue to the Power Commission of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of June 13, 1994 approving 85-341 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 the sale of land on the corner of Boars Head Road and Millidge Avenue to the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, by inserting after the words, "identified as Parcel A and Parcel B", "and the Parcel identified as PID #55005086...". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Proposal For Operation Of Mispec Park On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Sherry M. Bawn be accepted for the private operation of Mispec Park, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal call and as detailed in the submitted report from the City Manager, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Councillor Trites referred to an indication in the City Manager's submitted report on the above matter that the operator may, at her discretion, explore other avenues, beyond the canteen, for sources of additional revenue, and asked for assurance that this would not include admission to the Park, to which Mr. Totten replied that the point was well taken and staff would follow up in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Tender For Life Insurance On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of The Co-Operators, represented by Clarke Administrative Consultants Ltd., in the amount of $44,262.58, be accepted for the purchase of 29 paid-up life insurance policies, with a value of $5,000 each, for those City employees who have retired during the past 12 months. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Tender For Chlorine On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Stanchem Inc. be accepted for the supply of liquid chlorine, for a period ending June 30, 1996, as per the unit prices contained in its tender. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Tender For Contract 95-15 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 95-15, curb and sidewalk reconstruction, be awarded to Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,138,541.70, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. During discussion, reference was made to item 42 on the agenda of this meeting, being a petition from residents of Manners Sutton Road requesting street reconstruction, in that the above contract includes curb and sidewalk construction on a portion of Manners Sutton Road from Millidge Avenue to Bullock Street, and Mr. Robichaud explained that staff inspects all streets, including curbs and sidewalks, in 85-342 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 the City and the work is spread around rather than one large project being done; and that, although in his opinion Manners Sutton Road is in fairly good shape, what is usually done in a situation like this is to do a part of it this year, a part of it next year and a part of it two or three years in the future, and that he could confirm the future plan for Manners Sutton Road which is available in his office. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 42. Residents Of Manners Sutton Road Petition Re Street Reconstruction On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the petition from residents of Manners Sutton Road requesting Council to authorize the reconstruction of the street as it is in a dilapidated condition and has been so for quite some time -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. 1991 Watermain Repairs Saint John ThrouQhway On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John agree to share with the New Brunswick Department of Transportation, on an equal basis, the costs incurred in 1991 for repair work on the 36-inch watermain under the Saint John Throughway, and also that the City accept $10,000 from this Department towards the cost of installing pipeline joint seals and the license shall be in a form and format acceptable to the City Solicitor; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute a license agreement as outlined in the submitted report from the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Facility Requirements For Public Safety Communications Centre Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, with the advent of the new civilianized, joint dispatch centre, there is considerable concern regarding the adequacy of the Saint John Police Force Communications Room on the 5th floor of City Hall and the requirements of and relationship with the Saint John Police Force records section and its court informants are important considerations; listing the requirements of the Public Safety Communications Centre; and evaluating the following three options for dealing with the space requirements, each including the requirement to relocate the fourth console as well as to purchase basic furniture and equipment (desks, filing cabinets, etc.):- (1) do nothing other than relocate the console from Fire Station #1, at an estimated cost of $11,450; (2) renovate the existing space at an estimated cost of $18,400; and (3) relocate the Centre to the 6th floor of City Hall at an estimated cost of $42,200; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council authorize a capital project in the amount of $42,200 for the new Public Safety Communications Centre (along with the Records Section of the Saint John Police Force and the offices of its Court Informants) to be established in vacant space on the 6th floor of City Hall. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-343 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 24. 9-1-1 Civic Address Program, Street Name ChanQes And NaminQ Of Un-Named Roadways Read a report from the City Manager noting the Province of New Brunswick's development of a document titled "Civic Addressing in New Brunswick Standards & Guidelines" for N B 9-1-1, and Council's approval on May 1, 1995 of recommendations in the City Manager's report dealing with street name changes and naming of un-named streets on the West Side of the City; suggesting new street names and recommending street name changes to that section of the City which lies east of the Saint John Harbour, including the areas of Churchill Boulevard and areas of the former Parish of Simonds and the East Side of the City to its municipal boundaries; and listing streets which staff recommends adding the "East" suffix to, as well as suggested names for a number of un-named roadways or lanes that provide access for two or more properties with the potential of future development as indicated on the submitted appendix "A", with a list of duplicate street names with the recommended name changes to be submitted to Council in the near future once the property owners have been given the opportunity to suggest new street names. The report proposes that, with this initiative, new or replacement signs be bilingual, consistent with other municipalities in New Brunswick; and requests Council's approval of these street names as Official Street Names within the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the following as "Official Street Names": CATEGORY A: Amalgamation Alma Street East Ann Street East Charles Street East Clark Road East Essex Street East First Street East Mount Pleasant Street East Second Street East Victoria Street East CATEGORY C: Un-Named Roadways SUQQested Name Chevron Court Veterans Court Roberts Court Valour Court Elizabeth Court Legion Court Memorial Court Foulis Court Barry Court Cabot Court Freedom Court Vimy Court. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-344 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 25. Midwood Avenue/Red Head Road IrvinQ Waste LaQoon On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager referring to the March 27 presentation to Council by Mrs. Nancy Allen on behalf of residents of Midwood Avenue/Red Head Road concerning the Irving Paper waste lagoon, the April 3 presentation to Council by Irving Paper representatives, a subsequent community meeting on April 6, and to Mrs. Allen's letter to Council on May 1 asking for written answers to the questions, the majority by far of which were answered by J.D. Irving Ltd., thus were referred by staff to this Company for response, and submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Bill Borland, Director of Environmental Affairs for J.D. Irving Ltd. responding to this request; and listing questions specifically asked by Mrs. Allen to the City Solicitor to which the City Solicitor will directly respond to Council - - be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Nancy Allen. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Librarv Automation Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a copy of a report considered by Council in Committee of the Whole on November 7, 1994 regarding capital funding to the Provincial Library Automation initiative being undertaken by all three levels of government under the Infrastructure Program, the four-year commitment to the Saint John Free Public Library covering the years 1994 through 1997 totalling $81,911, with the City's commitment to this project in 1995 set at $51,440 to purchase personal computers and printers that will be used for CDROM catalogues; advising that, at the time of the presentation to Council, a number of costs could not be confirmed until 1995 pricing was established and, although the City had the option to participate in the Provincial standing offer for personal computers, staff felt that it could meet the requirements through the price agreement that the City tenders each year, and a purchasing agreement was established with Primax Data Products in March of this year; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council approve the expenditure of $52,284.22 for personal computers for the Saint John Free Public Library under the Infrastructure Program, with the expenditure being charged to the 1995 Capital Budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *26A. Old General Hospital Property Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, as the owner did not comply with the Building Inspector's Notices or the subsequent Court Orders with respect to the Main Building, Interns Residence, Boiler House and Perimeter Road on the old General Hospital property, the buildings remain today in a dangerous and unsightly state and, in being open to weather, continue to deteriorate, and it would appear that, in order to have the buildings removed, the City will have to take an active role, with the suggested process to remove the remaining buildings being similar to that used in removing the Nurses Residence; also advising that staff has recently contacted Geneva Roth Holdings II Ltd. in an effort to determine if the Company's offer is still on the table and, unfortunately, the Company is no longer prepared to transfer title to the City; and outlining the process the City would embark upon should Council adopt the recommendation submitted. 85-345 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that Mr. William Edwards, Building Inspector, is hereby authorized to apply on behalf of the City of Saint John to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order authorizing the City of Saint John to demolish the Old General Hospital complex which includes the Main Building and Perimeter Road, the Interns Residence and Elevated Walkway, the Boiler House and Chimney, and remove all the debris from the lands on which the buildings are located, at the expense of Geneva Roth Holdings II Ltd. During discussion Mr. Rodgers, in response to Councillor Fitzpatrick's query as to the cost of demolition of the Nurses Residence and if the City will recoup it, advised that the judgement with respect to the cost has to be determined with the Court satisfied that the amount is appropriate for the demolition and that he does not believe that amount has yet been determined by the Court; and that the above resolution would authorize that the Order that has already been given by the Court against the owner be varied to permit the City to demolish the building and recover the costs against the owner and also permits the City to get a judgement for those costs, which would be registered, with the critical time being when the City becomes interested in acquiring title to the property as it would then have to deal with the process that involves a Sheriff's sale and the City, if desirous of title, would take title with the encumbrances that are outstanding. Mr. Totten advised that, once the City registers a lien against the land for the demolition costs, the owner still retains title and the City would have a judgement and, should the owner want to develop that land, the City could fully expect the owner or some other interested party to make a settlement against the judgement; and confirmed that the City, in funding the demolition, will take all avenues available to it to obtain title and seek reimbursement from the Province and, in the interim, the taxpayers are being asked to do this on the basis that there is a safety problem in the community. Mr. Edwards, replying to Councillor Gould's question as to the actual cost to the taxpayers of the City to demolish the Nurses Residence, advised that the City, over and above the demolition cost of $125,700, has incurred some cost for advertising and keeping the building secure until demolished, in the order of approximately $5,000. Councillor Brown expressed the opinion that, based on his understanding that taxes are owing on the subject property, the Province should be able to take action in this regard, and also that the City should not be spending the taxpayers' money in demolishing this property but rather that it is the responsibility of the Provincial Government to do so; to which Mayor McAlary advised that Council has worked with the Provincial Government and has been told that the Province wants the City to take action first. Mr. Rodgers addressed Deputy Mayor Chase's observation with respect to an attempt to lift the corporate veil in order to identify the owners of the subject Company on the basis that, while this process has been discussed, it has not been attempted; and he noted his previous advice to Council, on which he consulted and was confirmed, that he does not think the City would succeed in the circumstances of this case, with what is known, to have the Corporate veil lifted; and, with respect to a possible 60%-40% cost sharing arrangement with the Province, made the observation that this is a matter between the City and the Province, not connected with the Court. Councillor Brown asked how much longer the process could be before the total structure would be down, to which Mr. Totten replied that it would be probably be mid- September before any work would start on the property, with the process possibly going into March or April of next year. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Brown voting "nay". 27. Responses To Questions Asked At March 27 Council Meeting At Presentation On Behalf Of Midwood Avenue Residents Re IrvinQ LaQoon On motion of Councillor Knibb 85-346 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor responding to questions asked by Mrs. Nancy Allen at the March 27 Common Council meeting regarding the Irving wastewater treatment lagoon on Bayside Drive -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Allen. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Municipal Plan Amendment & Re-ZoninQ 80 DouQlas Avenue 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 Peter Auvinen / Valerie Auvinen, concerning property located at 80 Douglas Avenue, have been completed and that the date for objections expired on June 14, 1995, with no written objections having been received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Peter Auvinen / Valerie Auvinen for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 80 Douglas Avenue 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 July 31, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 120 Main Street North 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 Mr. Richard Hickey, concerning property located at 120 Main Street North, have been completed and that the date for objections expired on June 14, 1995, with no written objections having been received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Richard Hickey for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 120 Main Street North 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 July 31, 1995. (Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 30. Municipal Plan Amendment Part One - General On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", with regard to (1) deleting the existing Part One - General and (2) adopting a new Part One - General, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. 85-347 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 31 (a) Municipal Plan Amendment 134 Sydney Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor 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 located at 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371), from District Centre Commercial to Low Density Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 31 (b) Zoning By-Law Amendment 134 Sydney Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-375 A 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 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371), from "B-2" General Business to "R-2" One- and Two- Family Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-375 A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32(a) Municipal Plan Amendment 1954 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites 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 having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property at 1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32(b) Zoning By-Law Amendment 1954 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick 85-348 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-376 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property at 1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), from "B-2" General Business to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-376 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33(a) Municipal Plan Amendment 1954 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites 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 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, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33(b) Zoning By-Law Amendment 1954 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-377 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land 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, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B- 2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-377 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Street Closing By-Law Amendment Raynes Avenue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John", with respect to closing the following portion of highway: RA YN ES A VEN U E - All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Saint John (formerly the City of Lancaster), County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, comprising a portion of those certain lands expropriated by 85-349 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 the City of Lancaster from Charles R. Nelson, the said portion being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron bar on the line of division between Demitrios and Christos Doukogiannis, lying to the north thereof, and the City of Saint John, lying to the south thereof, at a point distant fourteen and thirty-nine hundredths (14.39) metres measured southeasterly thereon from the rear line of lots fronting on Harding Street, the said point having New Brunswick Grid Co-Ordinate Values, East 331847.331, North 661761.700; going thence from the place of beginning on a prolongation of the said line of division, on an azimuth referred to the north point of the New Brunswick Grid Co-Ordinate System, one hundred sixteen (116) degrees, forty (40) minutes and twenty (20) seconds, twenty-two and fifty-eight hundredths (22.58) metres; thence on an azimuth of thirty-six (36) degrees, seventeen (17) minutes ten (10) seconds, forty-five and sixty- two hundredths (45.62) metres to its intersection with the southeastern sideline of the aforesaid Demitrios and Christos Doukogiannis property; and thence along the said sideline on an azimuth of two hundred and forty (240) degrees, thirty-two (32) minutes and fifty (50) seconds, fifty-four and eighteen hundredths (54.18) metres to the place of beginning. The herein described parcel of land containing an area of 508 square metres and being designated as Parcel "C" on a "Plan of Survey to Accompany Street Closing - Portion of Raynes Avenue", the said plan prepared by Kierstead Quigley and Roberts Ltd., dated at Saint John, New Brunswick on March 28, 1995 and signed by Gerald R. Roberts, NBLS,CLS - be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety. (Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 35. City Market By-Law Amendment Canada Day July 1 OpeninQ On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C-115-6 A By-Law To Amend The City Market By-Law", with respect to opening on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, 1995, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C-115-6 A By-Law To Amend The City Market By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 36. Urban Tree Committee Oklahoma City BombinQ On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that the letter from the Urban Tree Committee requesting that the City of Saint John plant a tree in honour of the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, in a prominent place with a plaque in memory of the victims -- be received and filed and the Committee be authorized to take the proposed action if it so wishes. The initial motion, which was proposed by Councillor Vincent and not 85-350 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 seconded, was to refer the above matter to the City Manager for a recommendation to Council, whereupon the Mayor suggested that it should be left up to the Committee as to whether or not to plant a tree. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Minister Of Municipalities, Culture And Housing Appointment Of Municipal Representatives To NBGIC Consideration was given to a letter from The Honourable Paul Duffie, Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, informing Council of the progress in arranging for direct municipal representation on the Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Geographic Information Corporation (NBGIC) and that there are presently two openings on the Board of Directors which will be filled by representatives of municipalities, with a third impending vacancy in the fall of this year; advising that all municipalities as well as the municipal associations are being invited to provide suggestions to him by the end of June so that Government can act quickly in filling the two current vacancies and provide municipalities with the representation they have been seeking; and inviting Council to submit the names of persons it believes would make a strong contribution as a Board member with the third position, as soon as it becomes vacant, to be filled in a similar manner from the recommendation Council is now being requested to make. Councillor Knibb proposed that Council inform the Minister of its nominee; and noted Council's discussion in Committee of the Whole that a staff person and not a Council member should sit on the NBGIC Board. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that Mr. Daryl Wilson, Commissioner of Finance, be nominated as a municipal representative on the Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Geographic Information Corporation (NBGIC). Mayor McAlary advised that the Nominating Committee met earlier this date at which time the above matter was discussed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 38. Minister Of Health And Community Services Re CCO May 1 Health Care On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from The Honourable Russell HT King, Minister of Health and Community Services, acknowledging Common Council resolution of May 1, 1995 on the matter of Federal contributions to health care financing; and, in responding to the part of the resolution directed toward him, providing comments on those parts of the resolution directed to the Federal Government which may be of assistance to Council in understanding the full ramification of this issue -- be received and filed with appreciation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 39. FCM - CCO May 1 Health Care On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities requesting clarification on action required by FCM on Common Council resolution of May 1 on health care as the letter, nor the operative clauses in the resolution, specifies any action required -- be referred to the City Manager. 85-351 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 40. Bobby Donovan Offer Of Service Saint John Police Commission On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Bobby Donovan offering his volunteer services as a member of the Saint John Police Commission -- be referred to the Nominating Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 41. Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Association Financial Assistance For Atlantic Reunion On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Frank Leach, Co-Chairman of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Association (Atlantic) Reunion, seeking financial assistance for this Reunion to be held in Saint John on the weekend of September 15 -- be received and filed and Council regretfully decline to support financially the Royal Canadian Service Corps Association (Atlantic) Reunion and extend an offer of pins and promotional material, and wish it well in this endeavour. At Mayor McAlary's suggestion, the mover and seconder agreed to add to the motion the offer of pins and promotional material. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Vincent voting "nay". 43. Letters Re Labour Temple. Dominion Park On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letters from !!.l Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Logan and Kitara Dee Logan; {Q..l Patricia J. Ryan; {Q} F. William Ryan; {Q} Leslie and Corinne Mackie; {g} Kevin and Linda MacDonald; ill Barbara J. and Edward C. Mackie; {g} Annette McManus; and {!!} Herbert H. Eichmann, regarding the proposed labour temple at Dominion Park -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 44. Valerie McKay - Operation Of Kennel 281 Churchland Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Valerie McKay advising that she has appeared twice before the Planning Advisory Committee for a permit to operate a boarding kennel on her property at 281 Churchland Road and been denied both times, which leaves her in a position of having to sell her property and move outside the City in order to have a kennel; and explaining why she feels she was discriminated against by the Committee -- be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor for a report to Council. Councillor Knibb proposed the above motion, having determined that the City Solicitor would have to check to see if the matter would be entirely in the hands of 85-352 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 the Planning Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 45. Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. On Behalf Of T.G. (Gil) Hall and G.A. (Sandy) Robertson Re-ZoninQ Of Property On Manners Sutton Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. on behalf of 1.G. (Gil) Hall and G.A. (Sandy) Robertson for the re-zoning of property on Manners Sutton Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on July 31, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 46. Petro-Canada Products Section 39 Amendment Re-ZoninQ Conditions 835 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the application of Petro-Canada Products for an amendment to the Section 39 conditions of re-zoning of 835 Loch Lomond Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on July 31, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 47. New Brunswick Day Observance Committee Request For Council Nominee On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William H. Watts, Chairman of the New Brunswick Day Observance Committee, inviting the City, as it is felt that Saint John should give leadership in recognizing New Brunswick Day, to nominate a representative to sit on the Committee to aid in the development and coordination of activities -- be referred to the Nominating Committee to nominate a person for appointment to the Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 48. Residents Of Fort Howe Apartments Petition Re Bus Service On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the petition from residents of the Fort Howe Apartments requesting Council's assistance in obtaining a bus service, seven days a week, to and from the Regional Hospital, stopping at the Fort Howe Apartment building -- be referred to the Saint John Transit Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 49. The Marco Polo Project Gift To City Of Parade Float 85-353 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Barry Ogden of The Marco Polo Project advising the contributors to the building of a parade float of the Marco Polo sailing ship, to be a gift to the City of Saint John and that Blacks Transfer has offered to pull the float in City parades and, as well, it has been built so that bands could use it in parades or as a standing back-drop for social events or cruise ship visits; and also advising that he has communicated to Mr. Ken Galbraith on the progress of the construction and suggested that a plaque with the donors' names be placed on the float -- be received and filed and Council thank Mr. Barry Ogden of The Marco Polo Project and the various donors for the gift of the Marco Polo parade float. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 50. Eric J. Kipping Re Don "Sailor" MacKinnon On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Eric J. Kipping advising that a native son to the City, Don "Sailor" MacKinnon of 106 Victoria Street, was inducted on May 13 of this year into the Rochester, N.Y. Boxing Hall of Fame -- be received and filed and a congratulatory letter be forwarded to Mr. MacKinnon on his induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 51. Port Of New Brunswick Development Committee On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Patrick 1. Riley, Co-Chairman of the Port of New Brunswick Development Committee, advising that, as recent events respecting the Port of Saint John have sparked considerable interest in the revival of a group like the old Saint John Port Development Commission, a steering committee has been formed to deal with this most important matter, all members as named having had considerable experience in transportation and port-related affairs, with former Mayor Thomas J. Higgins having agreed to serve as the Honourary Chairman; explaining that it is proposed that this steering committee ensure the lobbying of all levels of government to generally promote the Port of Saint John, and hopefully eventually evolve into a permanent body; and asking Council to approve this concept and endorse the Committee, also for its acquiesence to the Committee formally working with Intergovernmental Affairs officer Edward Farren, and for the Mayor to serve as Co-Chair of this Committee -- be referred to the City Manager. Mayor McAlary advised that the above Committee met with her, and that she would like to have input from the Saint John Port Corporation in this matter, and also that it is her understanding that this Committee would not require funding from the City, nor would it deal with promotion, but rather would be a non-political group to lobby on certain issues on which the Port Corporation may not be able to lobby. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 52. River Road Concerned Citizens Committee - Landfill Issue On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. David Bowen, Chairman of the River Road Concerned Citizens Committee, suggesting that, having dealt with the proposed re-zoning of Crane Mountain, it appears that 85-354 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1995 appropriate steps will finally be able to be taken to resolve the waste management issue utilizing a MaxRF as the key ingredient, followed by the appropriate responsible steps to dispose of the residual refuse; commenting on the Lunenburg, N.S., MaxRF project, offering to share information with City staff or others working to resolve the waste problems; and asking to be kept informed as additional information becomes available regarding aspects of the waste management issue -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 53. Thomas J. Hammett. Residential Tax Credit On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Thomas J. Hammett suggesting that, as residents who own their own homes receive a Provincial residential tax credit to offset the Provincial tax, this means that landlords pay both the municipal tax and the Provincial tax and charge all this to their tenants; suggesting that there does not appear to be a reason why a rental tenant should have to cover the cost of the Provincial tax while a house owner does not have to pay the $1.50 per hundred of assessed value and that, if a residential tax credit were set at perhaps 90%, it might be possible to give the same 90% credit to the landlords so they could reduce rental charges accordingly thus helping poorer people who cannot afford to own their own homes and also help those who need to live in apartments for other reasons -- be referred to the City Manager and the Commissioner of Finance, and a copy be forwarded to the Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing. At Mr. Wilson's suggestion the mover and seconder agreed to add to the motion that a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adjournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk