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1995-11-20_Minutes 85-580 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twentieth day of November, A.D. 1995, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz - 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 Development Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; K. Galbraith, Manager of Public Affairs; G. Tait, Fire Chief; J. McNamee, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; 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 Ball RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on Tuesday, November 14, 1995, be approved. In response to Councillor Knibb's observation that the November 14 minutes did not reflect the mover and seconder of the motion to adjourn the meeting, the Mayor advised that the correction would be made by the Common Clerk. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Mavor's Remarks Councillor Trites welcomed to the Council Chamber students of the Student Council and the Computer Club, and teachers Bliss Hanson and Rachel Malone, of St. Rose's School. Mayor McAlary announced the time and place of the regular monthly meeting of the Citizens' Coalition For Clean Air on November 23, as well as the joining of the law firms of Palmer O'Connell Leger Roderick Glennie of Saint John, Patterson Kitz of Nova Scotia, Halley, Hunt of Newfoundland, and Ross, Hooley, Douglas, Murphy of Prince Edward Island to form a new law firm to be known as Patterson Palmer Hunt Murphy Atlantic Canada Lawyers. The Mayor proclaimed November 20 as National Child's Day in the City of Saint John; noted the opening of the Hospitality Franchise Systems Ltd. office in Market Square earlier this date; and commended those involved in the Annual Santa Claus Parade on November 18. Deputy Mayor Chase noted the forthcoming production of the Shakespearean play "The Comedy Of Errors" by the Saint John High School Theatre on November 23-25. 4. Use Of Council Chamber First NiQht Saint John Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary advising that the committee for First Night, which will be hosting the celebrations for the second year on December 31, has requested the use of the Council Chamber as a venue for a play on the history of the City of Saint John, with supervision to be provided by the committee. 85-581 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that Common Council give authorization for the use of the Council Chamber by First Night Saint John on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. City Market Pedway St. Patrick Street Pedway Lease To Comp Alliance On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute a lease with Comp Alliance for the lease of space in the City Market Pedway and the St. Patrick Street Pedway for the purpose of installing a computer-based advertising kiosk, subject to the following terms and conditions:- (1) an indefinite term subject to termination on 90 days notice by either party; (2) an annual rent of $900 plus GST for each location; (3) rent payable yearly with the first payment due on the effective date of the lease and subsequent annual rents payable on the annual anniversary date; (4) the City having the right to review the annual rent commencing with the third year; (5) a damage deposit of $200 for each location returnable on termination of the license and return of the property in a condition acceptable to the Manager, Real Estate and Facility Management; (6) liability insurance to be kept in force by Comp Alliance; (7) the City to pay for electrical consumption based on an installation drawing not more than 5,200 kilowatts per year; (8) plans and specifications for the computer, computer cabinet and method of installation, including electrical and telephone services to be approved by the Manager, Real Estate & Facility Management prior to their installation; (9) upon termination of the license, installations such as electrical, telephone and any supporting hardware become the property of the City at the City's option; and (10) the agreement become effective and the leases be executed on or before January 31, 1996. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Art Work Trust AQreement On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that the funding agreement for the provision of public sector funds to cover obligations of the Market Square Construction Agreement called for the establishment of a formal Art Work Trust Agreement to provide for the ongoing care and maintenance of art work related to the Market Square project, as indicated in the submitted copy of article 1.01 of the Trust Agreement, and recommending that Common Council nominate the City's Cultural Officer, Mr. Bernard Cormier, as a member of the Art Work Board of Trustees -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Martinon Community And Recreation Centre Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising of a problem with the water supply to the Martinon Community and Recreation Centre which, to repair, is estimated to cost $400, and the community group does not have the funds to undertake the necessary repairs; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. 85-582 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize an expenditure of up to $400 for the purpose of restoring the water supply at the Martinon Community and Recreation Centre, with monies allocated from the Community Services Department budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Lorneville Recreation And Community Association Read a report from the City Manager advising of a request from the Lorneville Recreation and Community Association for the City to contribute financially to enable the installation of a new well and septic system at the Community Centre, at an estimated cost of $6,000; 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 up to $6,000 in funding to the Lorneville Recreation and Community Association for the purpose of having a well and septic system installed at the Community Centre, such monies to be provided from the unspecified grants allotment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Establishment Change Community Services Department Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, due to recent promotions of two employees, two vacancies exist in the Establishment of the Community Services Department, these being one Clerk Typist position and one Recreation Supervisor I; and submitting a recommendation in this regard which would result in a cost reduction of $17,000 in the operation budget. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Establishment of the Community Services Department be amended as follows:- (a) delete on Clerk-Typist position; (b) add one Stenographer I position; and (c) delete one Recreation Supervisor I position. Councillor Knibb asked if the above change meets the approval of Local 486, to which Mr. Totten replied that the changes do not necessarily meet the approval of the Local but they have been discussed with the Local. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for the November 14, 1995 public hearing with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 267 Rockland Road.) 10. Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone 267 Rockland Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- 85-583 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 Law Number C.P. 100-389 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 267 Rockland Road (NBGIC Number 25908), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that the said re-zoning be subject to a condition pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act limiting the institutional use of the property to a group care facility licensed by the Province as a special care home for no more than twelve residents. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-389 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. (Deputy Mayor Chase re-entered the meeting, and Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for the September 18, 1995 public hearing with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 370 Boars Head Road.) 11. Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone 370 Boars Head Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-390 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning an approximately 2466-square metre (26,545- square foot) portion of an undeveloped property at 370 Boars Head Road (a portion of NBGIC Number 55062012), situated at the corner of Boars Head Road and Caledonia Drive (undeveloped), from "R-1 B" One-Family Residential 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. 100-390 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 with Councillor Gould voting "nay". (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) 12. Committee Of The Whole Report Read the 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 Tuesday, November 14, 1995, when there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely:- 1. That with regard to the proposed sculpture project The Kennebeccasis, as presented by Anne Fawcett representing Marlene (Robinson) Hilton-Moore, Common Council express its endorsement for the project, with no financial commitment from the City. November 20, 1995, Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, 85-584 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 Saint John, N.B. C h air man. 12.1. "The Kennebeccasis" Sculpture On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rockwood Park Advisory Board D & F Amusements Ltd. Rockwood Park Operations Consideration was given to a report from the Rockwood Park Advisory Board requesting the assignment of a termination date of disposal to the current dealings with D & F Amusements Ltd., with respect to its operation of the bumper boats, batting cages and mini golf in Rockwood Park, as these premises have been in the state of disrepair for some time and a time limit to the removal of these premises would be in the City's best interest as there is a potential chance for injury as the buildings are dilapidated. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as requested by the Rockwood Park Advisory Board, a termination date of disposal of March 31, 1996 be assigned to the current dealings with D & F Amusements Ltd., operator/owner of the bumper boats, batting cages and mini golf in Rockwood Park. In response to Councillor Vincent, Mr. Butler explained that the operator of the facility has been asking staff for more time, and establishment of the above date would provide guidance from Council as to how much time the City is prepared to give the operator and the facility would either be fixed up ready to operate or removed accordingly. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Solicitor General Jane Barry Western Beaches Collector Sewer Demolition Of Old General Hospital Business MeetinQ With Common Council On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the letter from Solicitor General Jane Barry advising that she is hopeful that Council can arrange in the near future for the erection of signs indicating the Western Beaches Collector Sewer Project at which time some type of photo and status report would be available to the media, and also that local government members are looking forward to the official commencement of the demolition of the old Saint John General Hospital; and also advising that it is believed useful to now schedule a business meeting on issues of mutual concern -- be referred to the Mayor for action. The above motion was proposed at the Mayor's request on the basis that she has discussed with the Solicitor General having a meeting and another issue in the above letter; and advised that, although the signs are up for the infrastructure project on the West Side, publicity in this regard would involve all three levels of government. Councillor Vincent suggested that the matter should also be referred to the City Manager who represents Council in this matter, and noted that above letter is addressed to the Mayor and Members of Council; and Councillor Trites concurred that putting signs in place and so on is within the purview of staff, and expressed concern 85-585 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 about setting a precedent of referring to the Chair as opposed to staff who should be carrying out Council's wishes. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Trites and Vincent voting "nay". 15. Spruce Lake Ratepayers Association Request For Sidewalk AlonQ Ocean Westwav On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from the Spruce Lake Ratepayers Association submitting a petition requesting construction of a sidewalk along Ocean Westway -- be referred to the City Manager with a view to including this project in the capital budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Saint John Slo Pitch Softball League Assistance Re Multi-Field Softball Complex On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from the Field Committee of the Saint John Slo Pitch Softball League advising of its intention to pursue the concept of a new multi-field softball complex in Saint John; and asking for assistance and direction in this regard -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Eric L. Teed - Renaming Saint John Harbour BridQe On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Eric L. Teed advising that he read with interest comments about possibly renaming the Saint John Harbour Bridge; and suggesting two persons who could be recognized in this manner -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Canada Games Aquatic Centre Employees In Support Of Aquatic Centre Expansion On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the employees of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre asking the City to approve the Aquatic Centre expansion -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Committee of the Whole. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-586 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 1995 Common Clerk