1996-02-12_Minutes
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FEBRUARY 12, 1996
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the twelfth day of February, A.D. 1996, 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; 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; J. Baird, Manager, Community
Planning; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility
Management; G. Fillmore, 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 Reverend Dr. Mark G.
McKim of the Germain Street United Baptist Church 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 February 5, 1996, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Municipal Plan Amendment
(b) Re-ZoninQ 70-80 BridQe 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 located at 70-80 Bridge
Street (NBGIC Numbers 373845 and 373852), having a frontage of approximately 75
feet on the east side of Bridge Street and a depth of approximately 130 feet, from
Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial classification; and (b) the proposed re-
zoning of the same parcel of land from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "1-1"
Light Industrial classification, to permit the development of a warehouse building, as
requested by Service Associates Ltd., and 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 February 6 meeting at which the applicant attended in support of the
proposal and the staff recommendation except that he would prefer that the use of the
property not be limited by a Section 39 resolution to his warehouse proposal only as he
would like to have the flexibility to change the use without having to apply for a Section
39 amendment, and Mr. Doug Hickman also spoke in support of the proposal; and
recommending that Common Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal
Development Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, a
parcel of land located at 70-80 Bridge Street (NBGIC Numbers 373845 and 373852),
having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of Bridge Street and a
depth of approximately 130 feet; and (2) re-zone the same parcel of land from "RM-1"
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Three-
Storey Multiple Residential to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, subject to a resolution
pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, limiting the use of the property
to a warehouse building.
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 located at 70-80 Bridge Street (NBGIC Numbers
373845 and 373852), having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of
Bridge Street and a depth of approximately 130 feet, from Medium Density Residential
to Light Industrial 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 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 located at 70-80 Bridge Street (NBGIC Numbers
373845 and 373852), having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of
Bridge Street and a depth of approximately 130 feet, from Medium Density Residential
to Light Industrial 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 parcel of
land located at 70-80 Bridge Street (NBGIC Numbers 373845 and 373852), having a
frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of Bridge Street and a depth of
approximately 130 feet, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "1-1" Light
Industrial 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 parcel of
land located at 70-80 Bridge Street (NBGIC Numbers 373845 and 373852), having a
frontage of approximately 75 feet on the east side of Bridge Street and a depth of
approximately 130 feet, from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "1-1" Light
Industrial 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.
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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
regarding the above-proposed amendments be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4(a) Zoning By-Law Text Amendment
"AE" Adult Entertainment Zone
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to add an "AE"
Adult Entertainment zone, to regulate the location of adult entertainment uses within
the City of Saint John by establishing a specific zone category for such uses, with no
specific properties proposed to be re-zoned to this new zone category at this time, and
4{c) a letter in opposition was received from Allan Kincade; as well as 4{d) a petition
from a number of residents, and letters and briefs regarding the proposed text
amendment from the Saint John Regional Council of Home & Schools, Dorothy
Delaney, the Downtown Ministers' Association, Monica E. Mooney, the Greater Saint
John Ministerial Association, Clark, Drummie & Company on behalf of the Trinity Royal
Merchants, and Michael Moore (copies of the latter were distributed to Council
members at the meeting).
4{b)
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and other
correspondence considered at the Committee's February 6 meeting at which a large
number of persons was in attendance in support of the amendment and the Anti-
Pornography Coalition indicated it would recommend further changes to the proposed
amendment, and no persons addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposal;
and recommending that Common Council amend the City of Saint John Zoning By-Law
by:-
1. adding to Section 20 the following definitions: "massage parlour" means an
establishment where, for any form of consideration, massage is administered to the
human body for sexual pleasure; and which is characterized by an emphasis on sexual
activities; "adult entertainment facility" means any premises or part thereof in which is
provided services of which a principal feature of characteristic is the nudity or partial
nudity of any person; "adult bookstore or video rental" includes any establishment or
place for the purpose of retail trade or rental where 20% or more of the value of the
total stock in trade in any such establishment or place is comprised of videos, books,
magazines; or other periodicals relating to or portrayed as relating to, sexual activities;
2. adding the following to Section 30(1): "Adult Entertainment AE";
3. adding "AE" to Section 30(5), immediately following "B-3";
4. adding Section 560 immediately following Section 550, as follows: 560 ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT (AE) (1) Uses Any land, building or structure may be used for the
purposes of, and for no other purpose than, (a) the following uses: adult entertainment
facility; business office; hotel; massage parlour; restaurant; adult bookstore or video
rental; beverage room, club or lounge; take-out restaurant; an accessory building,
structure or use, incidental to a use, building or structure permitted in this Section; (2)
Zone Standards (a) minimum lot area...370 square metres; (b) minimum lot width...nil;
(c) minimum side yard...nil; (e) minimum rear yard - interior lot... 7.5 metres, corner
10t...4.5 metres; (f) minimum height...2 storeys; (g) maximum height...125 metres; and
5. amending Section 840 by adding a new sub-section (1) which reads: (1) In an "AE"
zone the following signs are permitted: - one facia sign per property with a maximum
area of 4.5 sq ft; the facia sign may advertise the name of the use only; the facia sign
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may not be flashing or illuminated intermittently.
Mr. Norman Bosse appeared in support of the proposed amendment on
behalf of the Trinity Royal Merchants, Uptown Saint John Inc., the Downtown Ministers'
Association, The Saint John Anti-Poverty Coalition, the Greater Saint John Ministerial
Association, and the South Central Citizens Council; and, referring to a letter from
these groups addressed to the Mayor and Members of Common Council, dated
February 12, 1996 (copies of which were included in the above-mentioned report from
the Planning Advisory Committee), read the letter at this time. Mr. Bosse advised the
intent for representatives of these groups to address Council at this public hearing and
introduced each group in turn.
Mr. Charles Swanton, President of Uptown Saint John Inc. read Uptown
Saint John Inc.'s letter in support of the proposed amendment, as presented to the
Planning Advisory Committee (copies of which were included in the above-mentioned
report from the Committee) which explains the reasons for opposing an exotic dance
club locating in an historic property area and the Uptown area.
Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim, President of the Downtown Minister's
Association, spoke in support of the proposed amendment, representing churches and
groups from the Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Salvation Army, United, and
Roman Catholic traditions; highlighted the Association's above-mentioned brief to
Council in this regard which expresses support for the idea of a by-law creating an "AE"
category or classification, although not recommending the establishment of a specific
geographical zone for such businesses. Rev. McKim expressed the belief that it is not
enough to have such a classification in place and the requirement for public hearings in
that there is a need for specific restrictions on where such businesses can locate; and
asked Council to adopt the limitations suggested in the Association's brief as part of the
"AE" classification.
Rev. David E. Nicholson appeared in support of the proposed
amendment on behalf of the Greater Saint John Ministerial Association; and read the
previously-submitted brief outlining the Association's concern about the far-reaching,
harmful effects the proposed type of business would have on the population of the City,
spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
Mmes. Heather DeBouver and Sherry Golding addressed Council, in
turn, on behalf of The Saint John Anti-Pornography Coalition, in support of the
proposed amendment. Ms. DeBouver advised the Coalition's intent to research this
issue and lobby Council to ensure that the citizens of Saint John are protected by an
effective by-law that would withstand a court challenge and also that, while the
Coalition believes that a prohibitive by-law would be much more effective in protecting
citizens from the harmful effects of the adult entertainment industry, the Coalition has
been concerned about this serious issue since March 1994 when it asked Council for a
by-law to regulate and control pornography and to disallow strip shows. Ms. DeBouver
and Ms. Golding cited quotes and statistics to indicate that the adult entertainment
industry is linked to organized crime, violence, destroys the fabric of communities and
profits from the exploitation and abuse of women and children; and commented on the
action being taken by other municipalities in response to growing public concerns about
the adult entertainment industry, as referenced in the Coalition's brief to the Planning
Advisory Committee (copies of which were submitted with the above-mentioned report
from the Committee). Mmes. DeBouver and Golding distributed to Council members at
this time copies of the Coalition's presentation to Council and a pamphlet in this regard.
Mr. Bosse noted that, although Mr. Dominick Eden of the South Central
Citizens Council was not present to address Council, he did make a presentation in
favour of the proposed amendment to the Planning Advisory Committee; and, in
speaking in support of the proposed amendment on behalf of the Trinity Royal
Merchants, highlighted the above-mentioned letter from Clark, Drummie & Company on
behalf of the Trinity Royal Merchants with respect to Council's authority to enact the
type of by-law proposed and the Trinity Royal Merchants' quiet enjoyment of their
property rights.
Mr. Dan MacDonald of Rothesay, representing Commercial Properties
Ltd., owners of the properties located at 2 King Street and 60,66 and 72 Prince William
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Street, appeared in support of the proposed amendment on behalf of the tenants of
these properties which are located in the Trinity Royal heritage area; expressed
concern that businesses at these locations might suffer and future business
opportunities would be lost; and expressed support for any by-law changes that would
prevent or restrict the location of adult entertainment facilities in the City of Saint John.
Mr. Innis McCready introduced himself as a resident of the Greater Saint
John Region who has worked in the City for over 35 years; and, appearing in support of
the proposed amendment, asked what benefit and value would be brought to the City
and the Greater Saint John Region by the activity and entertainment this type of zoning
would allow.
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, to establish an "AE" Adult Entertainment zone,
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, to establish an "AE" Adult Entertainment zone,
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
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary proclaimed February 19 to 25 as Heritage Week, and
February 19 as Heritage Day; February 11 to 19 as Harmony Awareness Week in
promotion of barbershop harmony; February 15 as National Flag of Canada Day, in the
City of Saint John, and noted her previous proclamation of February 14 as Milk Day in
the City. The Mayor advised of the establishment of the Denise Ross Fire Fund at the
Bank of Montreal to assist Denise Ross who lost all of her possessions in a fire on
Germain Street on February 2. Councillor Waldschutz congratulated the members of
the Saint John String Quartet who won first prize in their category at the East Coast
Music Awards.
7. Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
Response To January 29 Council Resolution
Consideration was given to a letter to the Mayor from Mr. David N.
Stevens, Project Manager of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission, advising that,
with regard to Common Council resolution of January 29, 1996 requesting the
Commission to conduct a teach-in for the benefit of Council and citizens, the
Commission, at a general meeting on February 6, made a motion that, if the Fundy
Region Solid Waste Commission hosts a teach-in (for the City of Saint John) on why it
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decided not to call for proposals for the landfill and MaxRF, all participating Fundy
Region Mayors and Councils, and Local Service District Committees will also be invited
to attend.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that Common Council accept
the invitation of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission to host a teach-in on why it
decided not to call for proposals for the landfill and MaxRF, and to invite all participating
Fundy Region Mayors and Councils and Local Service District Committees, and further
request that this teach-in be open to the public and the media.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Alternative For Loyalist Festival
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Ball submitting, for Council's consideration, an outline prepared by Mr. Ronald Pearce
for an alternative for the Loyalist Festival -- be referred to the City Manager to
disseminate to interested groups in the City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Revised Contract With
Animal Rescue LeaQue
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that,
subsequent to Common Council resolution of January 15, 1996 approving a contract
between the City and the Animal Rescue League for the provision of animal control
services, the Board of the Animal Rescue League, while having previously approved
the wording of the contract, once more reviewed its contents and, upon reflection, felt
that some additional changes were necessary; outlining the proposed changes; and
recommending approval of the contract as submitted.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Acting City Manager, Common Council approve the revised contract with the Animal
Rescue League, as submitted, for the provision of animal control services to the City of
Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. 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 February 5, 1996, when there were
present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould,
Knibb, Trites and Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations,
namely:-
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1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Stephen D.
MacMackin be appointed to the Greater Saint John Economic Development
Commission (Enterprise Saint John) for a term of three years, replacing Paul
Allingham, who has resigned from the Commission.
2 That G. E. (Ed) Graham, Edward Bates and Donald Royal be appointed
to the Power Commission for a term of three years, effective February 15, 1996.
3. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Joe Mott be
appointed to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for a term of three years.
4. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the following
appointments be made to the Preservation Review Board: Donna Reardon for a term
to expire December 31, 1996; Janet Edwards and Phillip Huggard for a term to expire
December 31, 1997; and Harold E. Wright and Rita Arbow for a term to expire
December 31, 1998 (Donald Gillis, Darroch White and Stephen Alexander having
resigned from the Board, and Council having increased the membership from seven to
nine members).
5. That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council, in
consideration of the sum of one dollar plus all expenses associated with this
transaction, grant an easement to the Estate of Leonard L. Doucette for that portion of
the dwelling located at 382 Eldersley Avenue encroached upon the City-owned
property identified in the Saint John County Registry Office in book 231 on page 120 as
document number 126398, subject to the following terms, conditions, covenants and
provisions:- (1) this easement will cover an area of approximately 17m2 as shown on
Kierstead, Quigley and Roberts Ltd. Survey Plan dated December 4, 1995 (submitted);
(2) this easement will exist until such time as the encroachment is destroyed or
removed or otherwise ceases to encroach thereon, whereupon this easement and all
rights incidental thereto shall terminate; (3) the City of Saint John will not be held liable
for any damages caused to the dwelling as a result of the existing or future adjacent
municipal services, or the performance of work thereupon; (4) it is the responsibility of
the Estate of Leonard L. Doucette, or successors in title, to secure the encroached
dwelling, foundation or contents within or around the dwelling, in the event work is
performed on the adjacent municipal services or in the event new municipal services
are installed near the encroached dwelling; (5) the Estate of Leonard Doucette, or
successors in title, are granted permission to enter upon the adjacent City property,
from time to time, to perform maintenance, repairs or visual inspections on that portion
of the dwelling which encroaches on the City property; (6) the Estate of Leonard
Doucette, or successors in title, agree to hold the City of Saint John harmless for any
liability or liable action which may occur, now or in the future, on any portion of the
subject property, the area of the encroachment, or property of the Estate of Leonard
Doucette, or successors in title, due to the granting of this easement; and (7) the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute such documentation as to be acceptable
to the City Solicitor as to form and legality as is necessary to give effect to this
recommendation.
6. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Common Council
approve and authorize Uptown Saint John Inc. to manage the Upper Floor Grant
Program for the year 1996; (2) the current Upper Floor Grant Committee be dissolved
and all members be thanked; (3) a new committee be formed by Uptown Saint John
Inc. and comprised of appointments made by Uptown Saint John Inc. and two City staff
appointed by the City Manager; (4) the new committee be given the authority to
process applications and make recommendations to Council for the approval of
applications and the amount for each project; (5) the incentive grant for anyone project
may not exceed $5,000 or 80% of the actual cost (whichever is less), and this grant will
be paid to the applicant(s) upon satisfactory completion of a study to identify market
potential, project design, planning and economic feasibility within 6 months of approval;
and (6) an amount of $5,000 be placed at the disposal of the new committee, through
Uptown Saint John Inc., to carry out the incentive grant promotion, through brochures,
newspapers, radio, television ads and other related expenses.
February 12, 1996,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
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10.1. Greater Saint John Economic Development
Commission (Enterprise Saint John)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that section 1 of the
above report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2. Power Commission
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that section 2 of the
above report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
and Councillors Ball, Vincent and Waldschutz voting "nay".
10.3. Recreation & Parks Advisorv Board
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that section 3 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.4. Preservation Review Board
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that section 4 of the
above report be adopted.
(Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.5. 382 Eldersley Avenue
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that section 5 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.6. Upper Floor Grant ProQram
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Brown
RESOLVED that section 6 of the above
report be adopted.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Harbour Station - 1996 Capital BudQet
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter Mr. Howard
Crosley, General Manager of Harbour Station, requesting Council's approval of the
Harbour Station 1996 Capital Budget for projects up to $100,000 aggregate to be
financed entirely from the Capital Replacement and Repair Fund, such Fund being
accumulations of ticket service charges; and advising that the proposed Capital Budget
Projects are as per the submitted list and will be completed to the extent that the fund
allows -- be received and filed and Council authorize Harbour Station to expend the
money as requested on its Capital Projects.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Planning Advisory Committee
Street & Municipal Services Easement
VestinQ - 132-136 Station Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-
reduced subdivision plan with regard to 132-136 Station Street that would: (a) vest a
17 -square metre (180-square foot) parcel of land into the Station Street public right-of-
way; and (b) vest a 78-square metre (840 square-foot) municipal services easement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Elsie E. Wayne, M.P.
GST Reform
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs.
Elsie E. Wayne, M.P. Saint John, advising that she will do all she can to ensure that
GST reform does not result in a greater tax burden for municipal governments; and
submitting a copy of her letter to Revenue Minister The Honourable Jane Stewart and
Finance Minister The Honourable Paul Martin -- be received and filed with appreciation.
(Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Julia McCluskey
74 Prince William Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Julia
McCluskey expressing concern about the location in the Uptown area of Chez Cherie at
74 Prince William Street -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15. Wheelabrator Clean Water Systems Canada Inc.
In Sanitary LandfilllWaste Diversion Proiect
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
Wallace MacKinnon, Project Vice President of Wheelabrator Clean Water Systems
Canada Inc., requesting to make a presentation to Council on the Wheelabrator/IPS
Project Team's involvement with the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission and its
sanitary landfill/waste diversion project -- be received and filed.
Councillor Knibb, prior to proposing the above motion, asked the Mayor
for advice on whether or not Council should wait until after the anticipated teach-in by
the Commission to hear from Wheelabrator; and the Mayor, Chairman of the Fundy
Region Solid Waste Commission, suggested that Council should wait also until the
Commission has Cabinet's approval in that the IPS Team would not begin negotiations
until the Commission has Cabinet's decision, and also that the above letter could be
received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16(a) George Robertson
Work ProQram For Unemployed
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George
Robertson proposing that the City of Saint John, in view the number of people who are
currently unemployed, consider utilizing the vacant Red Rose Tea building to house a
facility to put people to useful productive work -- be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16{b) GeorQe Robertson - Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
George Robertson suggesting that crosswalks and lane arrows, etcetera, should be
painted with yellow, rather than white -- be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Sandra Lendorf - Re-Zoning
172 Wentworth Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the application of
Ms. Sandra Lendorf for the re-zoning of 172 Wentworth Street be referred to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary
advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday,
March 25, 1996, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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18. Christine Morgan - Donation
Forum For YounQ Canadians
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Ms.
Christine Morgan requesting a donation towards her participation in the Forum For
Young Canadians -- be received and filed with the suggestion that Ms. Morgan contact
the Council members on an individual basis.
Deputy Mayor Chase's initial motion was to refer the above request to
the City Manager for a recommendation, and the Mayor suggested that Council could
receive and file the above letter and suggest that Ms. Morgan contact the Council
members on an individual basis.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor noted Council's completion of the agenda items with the
exception of item 5 scheduled for 9:00 o'clock p.m., such hour not having yet arrived.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that this meeting recess until
9:00 o'clock p.m. on this date, or earlier should representatives of the Fundy Region
Development Commission be available, for the Commission's scheduled presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Following the above-mentioned recess, the Council meeting reconvened
at 8:25 o'clock p.m. when there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Ball,
Brown, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz.
5. Fundy Region Development Commission
1994/1995 Annual Report
Messrs. E. Neil McKelvey, Chairman, and James Balcomb, General
Manager, of Fundy Region Development Commission Inc., were present at the meeting
to present the Commission's 1994/1995 Annual Report.
Mr. McKelvey apprised Council of the manner in which the Fundy Region
Development Commission carries out its mandate to foster economic development in
the Counties of Charlotte, Saint John and Kings; and highlighted the previously-
submitted 1994/1995 Annual Report, noting the number of businesses assisted by the
Commission in getting start-up financing and through the provision of counselling
sessions. Mr. McKelvey described the relationship between the Commission and
Enterprise Saint John as very good, and also how the two groups work together,
Enterprise Saint John being basically a seek-and-find organization while the
Commission's job is to help small and medium businesses and persons who want to
start or expand a business; advised that, since the Commission's last report to Council,
it now has four new members - Fairvale, Gondola Point, Westfield and Sussex Corner,
bringing the number up to twelve municipalities; and, having commented on the
Commission's revenue and the City's contribution to the extent that it is currently
$35,000 while at one time it was based on one dollar per head of population, urged
Council to see if it could increase the City's contribution to one dollar per head, or by
$35,000 to $37,000, otherwise the Commission would have to cut back on the services
of its economic development officers which would result in an inability to serve as many
people as being currently served.
Mr. Balcomb addressed Council with respect to the activity at the
Business Resource Centre which houses the Commission, Enterprise Saint John, the
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Board of Trade, the National Research Council, Uptown Saint John Inc., ACOA, and
Economic Development and Tourism, on the basis of his opinion that the Centre has
the best lay-out, location and working relationship among the partners of any of the
other cities in any of the other locations thus far throughout the Province, and the
Commission's take-up of entrepreneurship being the largest among the twelve
commissions in the Province, because it is the largest with nearly 25% of the Province's
population; and commented on the Commission's development of a five-year Strategic
Plan, which is due to start in December 1996.
Messrs. Balcomb and McKelvey responded to Council queries with
regard to the number of ACOA grants in Saint John County compared to the other two
counties represented by the Commission, the Student Venture Program, the
Commission's revenue from its members, the extent of enquiries and applications with
respect to eco-tourism activities, and the concept of bringing the Fundy area together
politically through the establishment of a regional council.
(Councillor Arthurs and Deputy Mayor Chase re-entered the meeting
during the above discussion.)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the presentation by Messrs.
E. Neil McKelvey, Chairman, and James Balcomb, General Manager of the Fundy
Region Development Commission, of the Commission's 1994/1995 Annual Report -- be
received and filed with appreciation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned.
Common Clerk