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1995-07-04_Minutes 85-355 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the fourth day of July, A.D. 1995, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz - and - Messrs. D. Wilson, Acting City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; P. Woods, Deputy Commissioner of Finance; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; J. Brownell, Director of Recreation; R. Pollock, Planner; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility Management; J. Hanlon, Deputy Fire Chief; D. Ward, Police Department; 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 Trites RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 26, 1995, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. (a) Municipal Plan Amendment And (b) Re-ZoninQ 2412 Loch Lomond Road 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 at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), having a frontage of approximately 89 feet on Loch Lomond Road and an area of approximately 4 acres, from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to convert an existing private garage on the site for use as a small engine repair shop, as requested by Mr. Frederick Leon Corscadden, and that no written objections were received in this regard. 3{c) 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 June 13 meeting at which the applicant indicated that he had no objections to the recommendation therein; and recommending that Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2- A of the Municipal Development Plan, a portion of the property located at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), containing all that portion of the subject property measuring from the front property line 270 feet in depth, from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification; and (b) re-zone the same portion of the property from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential 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 a residence and a small engine repair shop; (b) the existing treed area located along either side property lines of the subject property remain; (c) no outdoor storage be permitted for the machines 85-356 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 or engines relating to the commercial operation; (d) the storage of gasoline be kept in a secured area with a lock system in place; and (e) the hours of operation be limited to Mondays through Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Frederick Corscadden was present in support of his application, and confirmed his agreement with the above recommendation. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent 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 portion of the property located at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), containing all that portion of the subject property measuring from the front property line 270 feet in depth, 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 Vincent 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 portion of the property located at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), containing all that portion of the subject property measuring from the front property line 270 feet in depth, 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 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 portion of the property located at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), containing all that portion of the subject property measuring from the front property line 270 feet in depth, from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban 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. 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 Trites RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a portion of the property located at 2412 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 329086), containing all that portion of the subject property measuring from the front property line 270 feet in depth, from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban 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. 85-357 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 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 Vincent RESOLVED that the above report from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions Of Re-ZoninQ Of 365 Ashburn Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed upon the 1991 re-zoning of a 6.5-acre portion of land at 365 Ashburn Road (NBGIC Number 55071153), located on the northwest side of Ashburn Road, to permit the construction of a maintenance and storage building and other light industrial uses on the subject site, in addition to the existing vehicle storage compound, as requested by Loyalist City Towing Ltd., and that no written objections were received in this regard. 4{c) 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 June 27 meeting at which Mr. Jim McLean, President of the applicant company, indicated he had no objection to the recommendation therein; and recommending that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed upon the 1991 re-zoning of a 6.5-acre parcel of land located on the northwest side of Ashburn Road and having NBGIC Number 55071153 to permit the site to be used for the following purposes, in addition to a vehicle storage compound:- buildings, structures and accessory uses related to the vehicle towing and storage business, including the proposed maintenance and storage compound; general warehousing and outdoor storage permitted in the "1-1" zone. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed upon the 1991 re-zoning of a 6.5-acre parcel of land at 365 Ashburn Road (NBGIC Number 55071153), located on the northwest side of Ashburn Road, to permit the site to be used for the following purposes, in addition to a vehicle storage compound:- buildings, structures and accessory uses related to the vehicle towing and storage business, including the proposed maintenance and storage compound; general warehousing and outdoor storage permitted in the "1-1" zone. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5(a) Municipal Plan Amendment (b) Re-Zoning, (c) Zoning By-Law Text Amendment 327 Charlotte Street 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 containing approximately 2500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279) from Medium Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification; (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification; and (c) a proposed amendment to Section 520(2)(h)(i) of the City of Saint John Zoning By-Law by adding sub-clause (iii) as follows: "(iii) notwithstanding sub-clause (i), a redemption centre may be located at 327 Charlotte Street.", to permit the use of the subject property for a redemption centre that would not be registered under the Beverage Containers Act, and that no written objections were received in this regard, with 5{e) five 85-358 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 letters in support of the proposed amendments having been received. 5{d) Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and five letters in support of the above application considered at the Committee's June 27 meeting at which a number of persons attended in support of the proposal and the applicant indicated that he had no objection to the imposition of Section 39 conditions; and recommending that Common Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Medium Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, a parcel of land containing approximately 2,500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279); (b) 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 setting out the following conditions: (a) the use of the property is restricted to a redemption centre/bottle exchange; (b) there must be no outside storage; and (c) beverage containers must be removed on a daily basis; and (3) amend Section 520(2)(h)(i) of the City of Saint John Zoning By-Law by adding sub-clause (iii), as follows: "(iii) notwithstanding sub-clause (i), a redemption centre may be located at 327 Charlotte Street.". Mr. Lloyd Betts, Chairman of the South Central Citizens Council, spoke in support of the above proposal in that, while the Citizens Council is not usually in favour of spot re-zoning, the Citizens Council feels that the subject property and its proposed use is an exception; noted that the applicant is asking for a bottle exchange, not for a recycling depot; and advised that, while the Planning Department's report indicates that there are several convenience stores in the general area which accept bottles as redeemable merchandise, the Citizens Council has been able to identify only one such store in the whole of the South End and that store only accepts beer bottles. Mr. Betts also advised that, prior to Mr. Trites' taking over the subject property, the property itself was a general mess with garbage all over it, as well as being overgrown with grass and weeds, and that Mr. Trites has not only maintained the property itself in good order but has also maintained the properties adjoining his as well, one of which is a City of Saint John lot; expressed the view that Mr. Trites' business has made a remarkable difference in the area based on the absence of broken bottles and empty containers both in Queen Square South and the playground directly across the street from Mr. Trites' property as youngsters will no longer break a bottle as they know they can get a nickel or a dime for it from Mr. Trites', and that the location of the property in a very low-traffic area poses very little danger to children walking across the street to get to the facility and, in general, Mr. Trites has been a real asset to the South End; and recommended to Council that the approval of the re-zoning be granted. Mr. Willard Trites appeared in support of his application, and offered to respond to Council queries. 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 containing approximately 2,500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279), from Medium 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 Waldschutz 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 containing approximately 2,500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279), from Medium Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, be read a second time. 85-359 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 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 Trites 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 containing approximately 2,500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279), 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. 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 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 containing approximately 2,500 square feet and located at 327 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Number 2279), 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 Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John by amending Section 520(2)(h)(i) by adding sub- clause (iii) as follows:- "(iii) notwithstanding sub-clause (i), a redemption centre may be located at 327 Charlotte Street.", 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 Trites RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John by amending Section 520(2)(h)(i) by adding sub- clause (iii) as follows:- "(iii) notwithstanding sub-clause (i), a redemption centre may be located at 327 Charlotte Street.", 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 Vincent RESOLVED that the correspondence 85-360 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 regarding the above-proposed amendments be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Municipal Plan Amendment 121 Golden Grove Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, an approximately 16.5-acre parcel of land with a frontage of approximately 300 feet on the north side of Golden Grove Road at 121 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number 55088926 and part of NBGIC 301077), from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, to permit re-zoning of the parcel of land from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, and subsequent development of a multi-tenant business complex and self-storage/warehouse facilities, as requested by R. A. Howe Holdings Ltd. 8. Mavor's Remarks Mayor McAlary expressed appreciation to the Council members who attended Canada Day activities in the City, as well as to the Council members and City staff who attended the Sunday closing of the 1995 Acadian Games in Richibucto; and noted the letter from Venue Saint John (copies of which were forwarded to Council members as an information item) submitting a copy of a newspaper article commending Venue Saint John for its efforts in attracting events to the City of Saint John. Note was also made of the anticipated arrival of the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship on Thursday, July 6, and the Mayor's Tea at Loyalist House on July 5. 9. Recreation Department 1994 Annual Report On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the 1994 Annual Report of the Recreation Department -- be received and filed with appreciation. Mr. Brownell highlighted the Recreation Department's 1994 Annual Report, noting that the Department, through being creative and with student employment grants, was able to do as much in 1994 as it had in the past in its programming, especially in the playgrounds and beaches. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Tender Contract 95-13 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 95-13, Phase IV closure - Spruce Lake landfill, be awarded to Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $868,393, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Tender Contract 95-16 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 95-16, water, sanitary and storm sewer renewal - Molson Avenue, be awarded to Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $217,030, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 85-361 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Tender Contract 95-18 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 95-18, chipsealing 1995, be awarded to the low tenderer, Atlantic Colas Limited, at the tendered price of $51,276.98, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. ARMA Committee Update On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager updating Council on meetings of the Air Resource Management Area (ARMA) Committee, the formation of which Council was advised on February 13; and submitting copies of ARMA's recommendations in its interim reports to the Minister -- be received and filed. Mr. MacKinnon commented on ARMA's activities, as outlined in the above report. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. New Brunswick Branch, The United Empire Loyalists' Association - Loyalist Man Symbol Mr. Wallace P. MacMurray, President of The New Brunswick Branch of The United Empire Loyalists' Association, addressed Council with the petition that Council issue instructions to City staff through the City Manager to have the Loyalist Man placed again at the locations from which he was removed at each entrance to the City; namely, the entrances on the St. Stephen Road, the Mackay Highway, and Route #7, on the basis that the present sign, which has replaced the Loyalist Man, is poor and insignificant and conveys no meaning or identification to the fact that one is entering the Loyalist City, the oldest incorporated City in Canada. Mr. MacMurray noted other areas identified by symbols or figures; and advised that the Association chose not to have a number of its members present at this meeting on the basis that this issue goes beyond one association, having a much wider interest covering the majority of the citizens of Saint John. Mr. MacMurray expressed the view that, based on newspaper articles, there seemed to be a positive response to restoring the Loyalist Man and a negative response to the new sign; and, in comparing the new sign with Loyalist Man signage, suggested that the latter is unique, distinctive and has an immediate identification; and asked that the Loyalist Man be restored and that Council give consideration to the Association's petition. Mr. George Teed, a member of the Association, distributed coins bearing the Loyalist Man symbol, and, in asking Council's consideration of the Association's petition, suggested that the Loyalist Man has already become an established tradition in the City of Saint John and that history is all important with regard to development, encouragement and appreciation of an area or city. During discussion Mr. MacMurray clarified that the Association does not think it necessary to discard the present signs, but that it is necessary to have the Loyalist Man symbol beside the present signs to identify the type of City being visited and, with respect to his observation that this is more than a one-association issue, commented on the ethnic groups represented by the United Empire Loyalists' Association. The Mayor, in noting Council's last motions in this regard on March 13, 1995, advised that Mr. Ron 85-362 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 Howard of Sho-Signs has made a design, although, as the tourist season is underway, the possibility could be looked into of trying to locate and refurbish some of the Loyalist Man signage for this summer and subsequently determine what might be changed for the future. Councillor Vincent proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor Arthurs, to re-establish the Loyalist Man sign at the Reversing Falls and the eastern and western approaches to the City. Mayor McAlary noted that Loyalist Man signage is already in place at Reversing Falls, and asked for clarification on whether placement of the Loyalist Man was to be on or beside the existing signage, to which Councillor Vincent advised that his intention was not to have the Loyalist Man in association with the existing signs but to have it established in an appropriate location on the Mackay Highway and the western end of the City. Mayor McAlary asked if a Loyalist Man sign, if a third one can be located, could be placed in the Uptown area, and Councillor Knibb noted that the above request also included Loyalist Man signage on Highway #7, whereupon Councillor Vincent agreed to add Highway #7 as a third location, and he also agreed to Councillor Brown's suggestion that the areas around these signs should be landscaped. On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that Loyalist Man signage be re-established on the Mackay Highway, St. Stephen Road and Highway #7 entrances to the City. The Mayor made the assumption that, if a Loyalist Woman symbol could be found, no one would have any objection to use of it on the signage. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. DrainaQe Problem 95 Manchester Avenue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that staff has investigated a complaint about a drainage problem at 95 Manchester Avenue adjacent from the City's Fire Station, which is the subject of the submitted letter from Mr. and Mrs. James Savard, and agrees that corrective action is necessary, and will involve the installation of a catch basin and minor changes to landscaping at an estimated cost in the order of $5,000, and that Mr. and Mrs. Savard have been so informed and are satisfied with this corrective action -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. Savard for their information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. 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 June 26, 1995, when there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites and Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely:- 1. That the City of Saint John retain Coopers & Lybrand for its audit services for another year and call for proposals in 1996. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, Council cancel the option agreement with Rocca Property Management Inc. to purchase the former Red Rose Tea 85-363 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 site as per item 3.2 of the agreement approved as per Common Council resolution of September 12, 1994; and further that Council give Rocca Property Management Inc. until September 1, 1995 to secure the required government funding for this project, during which time Council will not enter into an agreement to sell, lease or develop the site with any other party and, if funding is secured, staff will reassess Rocca Property Management Inc.'s proposal and report to Council. 3. That as recommended by the City Manager, Mr. Urban Murphy be appointed as the City's nominee in the arbitrations of Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, Local Union No. 771, I.A.F.F., grievances 94-6 concerning letters sent to members regarding attendance, 94-7 with regard to members being ordered to report to Department's doctor, and 95-2 respecting the position of Lieutenant Dispatcher. 4. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the acquisition of 52 St. Patrick Street, free and clear of all encumbrances, from Burren Properties Ltd. for the sum of $96,000 plus GST and other applicable costs, with respect to the expansion of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Tuesday, July 4, 1995, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 15.1. Audit Services On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Brown and Vincent voting "nay". 15.2. Red Rose TealDrurv Lane Properties On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. During discussion Councillor Brown suggested that, as an incentive to developing the subject property, the City could consider offering to a developer the estimated cost of demolition of the buildings which could become necessary if development did not occur. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.3. Nominee To Arbitration Of Local 771 Grievances 94-6.94-7.95-2 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15.4. Acquisition Of 52 St. Patrick Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. 85-364 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16.210 Cottage Road Land For Public Purposes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, cash-in-lieu be accepted for the required land for public purposes dedicated for the proposed subdivision at 210 Cottage Road. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17.502 Woodward Avenue Street Assent On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, (1) Common Council assent to an 81-square metre (872- square foot) parcel of land at the corner of Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue, as shown on the submitted photo-reduced subdivision plan; and (2) Common Council accept a reduced width of 4.6 metres (15 feet) for Parts D and E, which is a portion of the subject property intended to be deeded to the City for street widening purposes. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Cities Of New Brunswick Association Review Of Municipal Elections Act On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the memorandum from Cities of New Brunswick Association, Inc. requesting Council to forward, by no later than July 7, the name of its nominee to the Ad Hoc Committee to review the Municipal Elections Act -- be referred to the Nominating Committee for recommendation of a Council member to investigate with the Association the possibility of amending the Municipal Elections Act. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. River Road Action Team Crane Mountain Site On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from Ms. M. Marlene Ross, Chairperson of the River Road Action Team (RRA T), thanking Council for its decision rejecting the re-zoning of the Crane Mountain site for use as a sanitary landfill -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Application For Re-Zoning 407 -409 Prince Street West On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Larry Neal for the re-zoning of property at 407-409 Prince Street West 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 be held on August 14, 85-365 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 4,1995 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Saint John Construction Association Solid Waste Disposal & RecvclinQ On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Construction Association Inc. advising that it would like to go on record in regard to the solid waste disposal in favour of the problem being solved within the geographic boundaries of the region and that recycling be part of this decision -- be referred to the City Manager and Fundy SWAT. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22(a)(b) Letters Re Labour Temple In Dominion Park On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letters from (a) Clinton and Judith Guptill; and (b) Leonce Sonier and Suzanne Pelletier, regarding the proposed Labour Temple at Dominion Park -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Legal Session. Deputy Mayor Chase suggested that the Legal Session item could be considered at the next meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase voting "nay". Common Clerk