1996-04-09_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Tuesday, the ninth day of April, A.D. 1996, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould,
Knibb, Trites 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; J. Baird, Manager,
Community Planning; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; W. Edwards,
Building Inspector; G. Tait, Fire Chief; A. Martin, 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 Mr. James Fudge,
Chaplain of the Saint John Police Force, offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on April 1, 1996, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Municipal Plan Amendment And
(b) Re-ZoninQ 155 St. John 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 at 155 St. John Street
(NBGIC Number 36514), from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial
classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same property from "R-2" One- and
Two-Family Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit the
establishment of a retail store specializing in consignment sales of ladies' clothing in a
portion of the existing building, as requested by Donna Chaisson and Richard Cormier,
and no written objections were received in this regard, with two letters in support of the
proposal having been received from Mr. & Mrs. John M. Hagerman, and S. McKenna
and J. I. Cormier (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting).
3{c)
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 2 meeting at which Donna Chaisson expressed a desire to re-zone the property in
order to establish the proposed business; and recommending that Common Council: (1)
redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land at
155 St. John Street (NBGIC Number 36514), from Low Density Residential to District
Centre Commercial classification; and (b) re-zone the same property from "R-2" One-
and Two-Family Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, subject to a
resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act that would limit the
use of the property to dwelling units and a consignment clothing store.
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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 at 155 St. John Street (NBGIC Number 36514),
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 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 at 155 St. John Street (NBGIC Number 36514),
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 Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land at 155 St. John Street (NBGIC Number 36514), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family
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 Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land at 155 St. John Street (NBGIC Number 36514), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family
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 Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendments be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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4(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Re-Zone 31 Golden Grove Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of approximately 1 % acres of land
situated at 31 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number 55050322), from "RS-2" One- and
Two-Family Suburban Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, to allow for the
development of twelve one-storey garden homes abutting a private street, as requested
by Dante Foriere, and no written objections were received in this regard.
4{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 2 meeting at which the applicant appeared and there were presentations in
concern about the impact the proposed development may have in regard to the flood
risk area and the close proximity of the townhouse development and the light industrial
property at 9 Simpson Drive; and recommending that Common Council re-zone
approximately 1 % acres of land situated at 31 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number
55050322), from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "TH"
Townhouse classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act that would set out the following conditions (a) limiting the
development to townhouse units of a maximum height of one storey; and (b) requiring
the individual deeds for all the proposed lots to indicate the street is a private access
that will not be maintained by the City of Saint John.
Mrs. Elsie Wayne of 25 Holland Street appeared in opposition to the
above-proposed re-zoning on the basis of the subject property's location in the flood
plain; advised that, while normally residents in the area concerned receive letters from
Planning staff when zoning changes are being considered, none of the residents in her
area received any information whatsoever in this instance; and expressed the
understanding that Council considered an application six months ago for the same
property to be used for storage sheds. Mrs. Wayne referenced the Proctor & Redfern
Report of 1977 and the flood reduction agreement among the three levels of
government; expressed the opinion that it is not fair to build homes and encourage
people to live in the flood plain; and asked Council to deny the application as the
development would have a negative impact on those who currently live in the area, as
well on those who would live there in the future.
During discussion Mrs. Wayne suggested that there would be flooding in
the area if the property in question does not remain part of the holding pond.
Mr. Eric Martin of 41 Golden Grove Road appeared in opposition to the
proposed re-zoning; and asked how the subject property could be developed with
townhouses as it is covered with water year-round. Mr. Martin advised that the
proposed driveway on the property in question would abut his property; and expressed
concern that, as it is his understanding that the applicant has not yet had the
engineering plans completed for the proposal until he finds out if the property would be
re-zoned, there would be nothing to stop the applicant from proceeding, regardless of
what the engineering plans determine, if Council re-zoned the property.
In response to Council queries, Mr. Baird acknowledged that the subject
property does flood and is very low, and also that it is subject to the Flood Risk By-Law
which includes specific measures to ensure that any development that takes place is
done in a manner that would not negatively impact flooding in the area; and expressed
the understanding that the property referred to by Mrs. Wayne as having been before
Council for re-zoning previously is not the subject property. Mr. Baird advised that the
normal circulation of letters was done, with over fifty letters sent out to area residents;
however, because of the relative smallness of the subject property, letters would not
have gone as far as the Holland or Todd Streets area; and also that detailed
engineering would be required before any work was done on the site; and apprised
Council of the steps that would be required under the Flood Risk By-Law to prepare the
subject property for construction should the re-zoning be approved. The possibility of a
land exchange with the applicant was questioned, as was legal ramifications should, if
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Council re-zoned the property, flooding occur, the latter to which Mr. Rodgers
responded to the effect that there would be no legal liability on the City if all the rules
and regulations in place were followed.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
Dante Foriere for the re-zoning of 31 Golden Grove Road be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Re-Zone Mill Cove Property
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a portion of Mill Cove located
adjacent to the Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited mill, as illustrated and described as Lot 95-
1 on an Amending Subdivision Plan showing Lot 95-1, Province of New Brunswick
(Dept. of Natural Resources and Energy) Subdivision, situate Reversing Falls, City of
Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys &
Consultants Ltd., and dated May 1, 1995, from Unzoned River Area to "1-2" Heavy
Industrial classification, to place the subject property in a zone category which permits
its use in conjunction with the adjacent pulp and paper mill complex, as requested by
Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited, and no written objections were received in this regard.
5{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 2 meeting at which Mr. Wayne Wolfe represented the applicant in support of the
application; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a portion of Mill Cove
located adjacent to the Irving Pulp & Paper Limited mill, described as Lot 95-1 on an
Amending Subdivision Plan showing Lot 95-1, Province of New Brunswick (Dept. of
Natural Resources and Energy) Subdivision, situate Reversing Falls, City of Saint John,
Saint John County, New Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd.,
and dated May 1, 1995, from Unzoned River Area to "1-2" Heavy Industrial
classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act requiring that an easement be granted to the City of Saint John for the required
extension of the City sewer.
Mr. George Rogers, General Manager of Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited,
appeared in support of the proposed re-zoning; and circulated a photograph of the
subject area as it now exists, as well as a computer simulation of some of the types of
structures and equipment that could be utilized in the area should the proposal
proceed.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
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
Mill Cove located adjacent to the Irving Pulp & Paper Limited mill, described as Lot 95-1
on an Amending Subdivision Plan showing Lot 95-1, Province of New Brunswick (Dept.
of Natural Resources and Energy) Subdivision, situate Reversing Falls, City of Saint
John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants
Ltd., and dated May 1, 1995, from Unzoned River Area to "1-2" Heavy 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.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
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
Mill Cove located adjacent to the Irving Pulp & Paper Limited mill, described as Lot 95-1
on an Amending Subdivision Plan showing Lot 95-1, Province of New Brunswick (Dept.
of Natural Resources and Energy) Subdivision, situate Reversing Falls, City of Saint
John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants
Ltd., and dated May 1, 1995, from Unzoned River Area to "1-2" Heavy 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.
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 Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6(a) Section 39 Amendment To
Conditions Of Re-Zoning
Of 811 Grandview Avenue
And 220 Champlain Drive
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment of the Section 39 conditions imposed
upon the 1993 re-zoning of a parcel of land located at the corner of Grandview Avenue
and Champlain Drive at 811 Grandview Avenue and 220 Champlain Drive (NBGIC
Numbers 55089007 and 55088991) to "B-2 classification, to permit a revised proposal
to use the building for a day care centre, as requested by Janelle Arseneault, and no
written objections were received in this regard.
6{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 2 meeting at which the applicant expressed agreement with the staff
recommendation; and recommending that Common Council amend the conditions
attached to the March 22, 1993 re-zoning of 811 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Numbers
55089007 and 55088991), to include a day care centre as a permitted use, subject to a
Section 39 resolution requiring the site improvements attached to the 1993 re-zoning
be completed no later than October 1, 1996.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the conditions attached to the
March 22, 1993 re-zoning of 811 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Numbers 55089007 and
55088991), to include a day care centre as a permitted use and requiring the site
improvements attached to the 1993 re-zoning to be completed no later than October 1,
1996.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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7(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions
Of Re-ZoninQ Of Market Square
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the proposal adopted by Council
pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act in conjunction with the "10"
Integrated Development zoning of the Market Square complex, to permit six new sign
panels on the St. Patrick Street facade, a directional parking sign on the lighthouse at
the intersection of St. Patrick and Union Streets, and a New Brunswick Museum sign on
the north wall facing the same intersection, as requested by The Hardman Group
Limited as Agents for Market Square Leaseholds Ltd., and no written objections were
received in this regard.
7{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 2 meeting at which Mr. Colin Whitcomb, General Manager of Market Square,
indicated his agreement with the staff recommendation; and recommending that the
proposal adopted by Council pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act in
conjunction with the "10" Integrated Development zoning of the Market Square
complex, be amended to permit additional exterior signs in accordance with the
submitted proposal and more particularly described as follows:- (a) up to six facia signs
on the St. Patrick Street facade, each sign having a maximum sign area of
approximately 36 square feet and placed in the locations illustrated on the submitted
drawing as Locations A, B, C, 0, E and F; (b) a maximum 18-square foot directional
parking sign placed on the lighthouse at the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Union
Street; and (c) a maximum 185-square foot facia sign on the north wall of the complex,
facing the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Union Street and identifying the New
Brunswick Museum.
Mr. Colin Whitcomb, General Manager of the Market Square complex,
addressed Council in support of the proposed amendment, and circulated a sketch of
the facade of the complex indicating the proposed signage which, he advised, is critical
for the leasing strategy for the balance of the building.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, the proposal adopted by Council pursuant to Section
39 of the Community Planning Act in conjunction with the "10" Integrated Development
zoning of the Market Square complex, be amended to permit additional exterior signs in
accordance with the submitted proposal and more particularly described as follows:- (a)
up to six facia signs on the St. Patrick Street facade, each sign having a maximum sign
area of approximately 36 square feet and placed in the locations illustrated on the
submitted drawing as Locations A, B, C, 0, E and F; (b) a maximum 18-square foot
directional parking sign placed on the lighthouse at the intersection of St. Patrick Street
and Union Street; and (c) a maximum 185-square foot facia sign on the north wall of
the complex, facing the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Union Street and
identifying the New Brunswick Museum.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8(a) Vesting In City Of 15-Foot Wide Lanes
Between Holland And Broadwav Streets
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed resolution ordering that the fee simple in the so-
called "service lanes" or "fire lanes" between Holland and Broadway Streets vest in the
City of Saint John, subject to any easements to the same expressly granted to or
otherwise acquired by adjoining lot owners, and 8{b) a letter of objection was received
in this regard from John Walker Insurance Ltd., as well as a letter (copies of which were
distributed to Council members at this meeting) from John Walker Insurance Ltd.
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withdrawing its objection as the fire lane is not the one that adjoins its property.
Ms. Sharon Jeffrey spoke in support of the closure of the service or fire
lanes, being in the process of acquiring the subject property on which to build.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the so-called "service
lane" or "fire lane", described as follows, vest in the City of Saint John subject to any
easements to the same expressly granted or to otherwise acquired by adjoining lot
owners:-
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the City of Saint
John, in the County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the northern side of Holland Street with the eastern
boundary of Ritchies Discount Warehouse Ltd. property. Said point having New
Brunswick grid coordinate values of easting 337 291.641 metres and northing 668
820.168 metres.
Thence on a New Brunswick grid azimuth of nine degrees (090) four minutes (04') fifty
seconds (50") along the eastern boundary of Ritchies Discount Warehouse Ltd.
property and Robert Jeffrey et ux property, a distance of ninety one and forty five
hundredths metres (91.45m) to the southern side of a parcel of land formerly being a
portion of Walter Street.
Thence on an azimuth of ninety nine degrees (990) five minutes (05') zero seconds
(00") along the aforementioned sideline of lands formerly comprising of a portion of
Walter Street, a distance of four and fifty seven hundredths metres (4.57m) to the
western boundary of Robert Jeffrey et ux property.
Thence on an azimuth of one hundred and eighty nine degrees (1890) four minutes
(04') fifty seconds (50") along western boundary Robert Jeffrey et ux property and
Ritchies Discount Warehouse Ltd. property, a distance of ninety one and forty five
hundredths metres (91.45m) to the northern side of Holland Street.
Thence on an azimuth of two hundred and seventy nine degrees (2790) four minutes
(04') thirty seconds (30") along the aforementioned northern side of Holland Street, a
distance of four and fifty seven hundredths metres (4.57m) to the place of beginning.
A tract of land containing an area of 418 square metres and being designated as "Area
to be closed" on a Plan of Survey showing Fire Lane Closures between Holland Street
and Broadway Street, situate Glen Falls, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New
Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. and dated January 29,
1996.
And also
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the City of Saint
John, in the County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the southern side of Broadway Street with the eastern
boundary of Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. property. Said point having New Brunswick grid
coordinate values of easting 337 329.853 metres and northing 669 057.962 metres.
Thence on a New Brunswick grid azimuth of ninety eight degrees (980) fifty five minutes
(55') thirty seconds (30") along the aforementioned southern side of Broadway Street, a
distance of four and fifty seven hundredths metres (4.57m) to the western boundary of
Douglas, Pauline and Michael Defazio property.
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Thence on an azimuth of one hundred and eighty nine degrees (1890) ten minutes (10')
ten seconds (10") along the western boundary of Douglas, Pauline and Michael Defazio
property, Halifax Seed Co. Ltd. property and Robert and Isabel M. Jeffrey property, a
distance of one hundred and thirty four and seventeen hundredths metres (134.17m) to
the northern side of lands formerly comprising of a portion of Walter Street.
Thence on an azimuth of two hundred and seventy nine degrees (2790) five minutes
(05') zero seconds (00") along the aforementioned northern boundary of lands formerly
comprising of a portion of Walter Street, a distance of four and fifty seven hundredths
metres (4.57m) to the eastern boundary of Robert Jeffrey et ux property.
Thence on an azimuth of nine degrees (090) ten minutes (10') ten seconds (10") along
the eastern boundary of Robert Jeffrey et ux property, Halifax Seed Co. Ltd. property,
Tregunno Holdings Ltd. property and Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. property, a distance of
one hundred and thirty four and sixteen hundredths metres (134.16m) to the place of
beginning.
A tract of land containing an area of 613 square metres and being designated as "Area
to be closed" on a Plan of Survey showing Fire Lane Closures between Holland Street
and Broadway Street, situate Glen Falls, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New
Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. and dated January 29,
1996.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Municipal Plan Amendment
258-260 Golden Grove Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment
to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at
258-260 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number 311613), from Open Space to Low
Density Residential classification, to allow for the re-zoning of the same property to an
"R-4" Four-Family Residential zone which will permit the existing three-dwelling units
contained in the building to remain, as requested by Melvin P. Marshall.
* Added Item
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the nomination of
persons for appointment to a Community Advisory Committee for the Greater Saint
John local government restructuring study (which was considered under item 19 in
Committee of the Whole earlier this date) be added to the agenda for consideration at
this meeting as item 9B.
The Mayor suggested that the above item be 9B, with the item -Mayor's
Remarks, which was inadvertently omitted from the Council agenda, to be item 9A.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9A. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary extended best wishes for success to the members of the
Simonds Rugby Team who are competing at Yale University; and extended
condolences to the family of the late Mr. John Edward Maxwell, a former City
employee, who passed away on April 4. The Mayor commented on the Saint John
Police Department's Second Annual Homicide Investigators Seminar currently
underway in the City, as well as on the Visiting Friends and Relatives Program.
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*9B. Community Advisory Committee
Restructuring Study For
Greater Saint John Area
The Mayor advised of the receipt of a letter from The Honourable Ann
Breault, Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, requesting Council to nominate
its representative for appointment to the Community Advisory Committee for the local
government restructuring study for the Greater Saint John region, as well as to suggest
names of people who would bring a broad community perspective to the Committee;
and noted Council's recommendation from Committee of the Whole that its elected
representative be Deputy Mayor Derek Chase and its member from the community be
Mr. Thomas McGloan.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Brown
RESOLVED that Deputy Mayor Derek
Chase and Mr. Thomas McGloan be nominated for appointment to the Community
Advisory Committee for the local government restructuring study for the Greater Saint
John region.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. 8th Francophone Summit - 1999
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor
McAlary submitting copies of correspondence, in both official languages, between her
and Premier Frank McKenna regarding the City of Saint John's interest in hosting some
of the meetings of the 8th Francophone Summit to be held in New Brunswick in 1999 --
be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. March 25 Presentation Of Proposal For
Waterfront Strip Park AlonQ Crown Street
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the report from the
City Manager further to the March 25 presentation to Council on behalf of the South
Central Citizens Council for the creation of a waterfront strip park along Crown Street
as part of the reconstruction of Crown Street now underway; submitting copies of two
previous reports to Council on the Crown Street Retaining Wall Project as background
and to indicate the present position that the idea of an observation area would be
pursued in the future with the present construction taking place and, within design
limits, a structure that is not too heavy for the existing slope and retaining wall could be
developed; advising that staff is also giving consideration to replacing the hydroseed
mix specified for the slope in the current contract with a wild flower mix to lower future
maintenance and costs and perhaps provide a more aesthetically pleasing treatment;
and recommending that this report be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to
the South Central Citizens Council for its information -- be received and filed and the
recommendation adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12. Blake Armstrong's Request For
Closure Of Portion Of Prince
William Street During Summer Months
And Handworks Gallery's Opposition
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the report from the
City Manager further to the February 19 request to Council of Mr. Blake Armstrong for
consideration of a proposal to close Prince William Street to vehicular traffic between
Princess and Duke Streets for certain periods of time for the months of June, July and
August to provide outdoor pedestrian entertainment, as well as Council's consideration
on April 1 of a letter from the Handworks Gallery objecting to the proposed closure and
use of the street right-of-way as suggested; advising why staff is opposed to the
requested closure of Prince William Street and would recommend that the request be
denied, and also that the other issues raised in the Handworks Gallery's letter have
been brought to the attention of staff for on-going consideration -- be received and filed
and a copy be forwarded to Mr. Blake Armstrong, as well as the Handworks Gallery, for
information; and further that the City Manager arrange for staff to meet with business
owners in the Prince William Street area to discuss concerns.
At the Mayor's suggestion, the mover and seconder of the motion agreed
to add to the motion that the City Manager arrange for staff to meet with business
owners in the Prince William Street to discuss concerns.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Planning Advisory Committee
Cash-In-Lieu of Land For Public
Purposes - 80 Hillcrest Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, cash-in-lieu be accepted as the land for public
purposes dedication for Lot 95-2 at 80 Hillcrest Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Planning Advisory Committee
Public Utility Easement
619-621 Rothesav Avenue
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced
subdivision plan and to any required public utility easements with regard to 619-621
Rothesay Avenue.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Minister Of Transportation - 1996
ProQram Provinciallv-DesiQnated HiQhwavs
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from The
Honourable Sheldon Lee, Minister of Transportation, advising that, under the 1996
program for improvements to Provincially-designated highways, his Department is
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prepared to assist the City of Saint John in the estimated amount of $200,000, as well
as to further assist the City in the amount of $91,875.33 to cover the 1996 invoice for
the Bayside Drive Agreement -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs
Of Canada - KIN MaQazine
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from the Kinsmen
& Kinette Clubs of Canada advising that, in appreciation of the City's placement of a
message-of-support in the 1996 KIN Magazine, the City will receive a one-year
subscription to the KIN Magazine -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Bernard J. Cormier Resignation From
Board Of First NiQht Saint John Inc.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Bernard
Cormier referring to Common Council resolution of July 20, 1992 appointing him to the
Board of Directors as a volunteer; and tendering his resignation from First Night Saint
John Inc. effective April 15, 1996 -- be received and his resignation be accepted with
appreciation for his service to the City in this regard.
The Mayor suggested that, if First Night Saint John Inc. wants a City
employee on its Board, the matter could be considered by the Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk