1996-10-07_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the seventh day of October, 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. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, 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; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning;
W. Edwards, Building Inspector; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; G.
Tait, Fire Chief; 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 George Davis
of the Saint John Alliance Church 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 September 30, 1996, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Zoning By-Law Text Amendment
Re 1150 Fairville Boulevard
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to (1) renumber
Section 640(3)(a) as Section 640(3)(a)(i); and (2) add a new Section 640(3)(a)(ii) to
read as follows:- "(ii) notwithstanding (i) above, the storage of salvaged bottles, rags
and non-ferreous metal at 1150 Fairville Boulevard (NBGIC #403063) shall be limited to
a maximum area of 560 square metres within an enclosed building.", to permit a
redemption centre, recycling depot and bottle storage warehouse of up to 560 square
metres (6,000 square feet) to be established at 1150 Fairville Boulevard in an addition
to the existing building, as requested by Mr. John Hickey, and no written objections
were received in this regard.
3{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
October 1 meeting at which Mr. John Johnson of Johnson Engineered Solutions
attended on behalf of the applicant and expressed agreement with the staff
recommendation and indicated that its approval will permit the Golden Mile Redemption
Centre to relocate to the subject site, and Mr. Lesley Shaw, General Manager of the
Comfort Inn, attended in opposition to the proposal in terms of noise and dust as
indicated in the submitted copy of his letter to the Committee; advising that the
Committee adopted the staff recommendation that the requested amendment be
approved and, in addition to the specific approval of the applicant's proposal contained
in Part A of the recommendation, Part B recommends the initiation of a further
amendment to the Zoning By-Law to update its provisions with respect to redemption
centres and recycling operations in the City's industrial zones; and recommending that
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Common Council: A. amend the Zoning By-Law by (1) renumbering Section 640(3)(a)
as Section 640(3)(a)(i); and (2) adding a new Section 640(3)(a)(ii) to read as follows:
"(ii) notwithstanding (i) above, the storage of salvaged bottles, rags and non-ferreous
metal at 1150 Fairville Boulevard (NBGIC #403063) shall be limited to a maximum area
of 560 square meters within an enclosed building."; and B. initiate a further amendment
to the Zoning By-Law which would (1) amend Section 620(1)(b) by deleting the words
"storage of scrap paper, bottles, rags and non-ferreous materials without processing of
any kind and contained in a building not exceeding 190 square metres in area" and
inserting the words "storage and/or recycling depot for scrap paper and paper products,
plastic products, aluminum and steel cans, bottles and other beverage and food
containers, including a redemption centre, provided that it is contained within an
enclosed building"; (2) amend Section 630(1)(b) by deleting the words "subject to
subsection 2(f), the storing, baling or processing of scrap paper, bottles, rags and
metal" and inserting the words "subject to subsection (2)(f), the storing, baling or
processing of scrap paper and paper products, plastics, bottles, rags and metal"; (3)
amend Section 640(1)(a) by deleting the words "subject to subsection 3(a), storage of
salvaged bottles, rags and non-ferreous metals" and inserting the words "subject to
subsection (3)(a), storage and/or recycling depot for scrap paper and paper products,
plastic products, aluminum and steel cans, bottles and other beverage and food
containers, including a redemption centre"; (4) delete Section 640(3)(a) and replace it
with the following: "(a) a storage and/or recycling depot for scrap paper and paper
products, plastic products, aluminum and steel cans, bottles and other beverage and
food containers, including a redemption centre shall be contained within an enclosed
building"; (5) amend Section 650(1)(a) by deleting the words "subject to subsection
3(a), storage of salvaged bottles, rags and non-ferreous metals" and inserting the
words "subject to subsection (3)(a), storage and/or recycling depot for scrap paper and
paper products, plastic products, aluminum and steel cans, bottles and other beverage
and food containers, including a redemption centre"; and (6) delete Section 650(3)(a)
and replace it with the following: "(a) a storage and/or recycling depot for scrap paper
and paper products, plastic products, aluminum and steel cans, bottles and other
beverage and food containers, including a redemption centre shall be contained within
an enclosed building".
Mr. John Johnson, representing the applicant in support of the proposed
amendment, offered to respond to Council queries in this regard and advised his
client's support of the above-mentioned staff report.
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 renumbering Section 640(3)(a) as Section
640(3)(a)(i) and adding a new Section 640(3)(a)(ii), 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 Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, by renumbering Section 640(3)(a) as Section
640(3)(a)(i) and adding a new Section 640(3)(a)(ii), 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 Ball
RESOLVED that a proposed Zoning By-Law
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text amendment, as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, with regard to
amending Sections 620(1)(b), 630(1)(b), 640(1)(a) and 650(1)(a), and deleting and
replacing Sections 640(3)(a) and 650(3)(a), 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, November 18,
1996, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Nugent, referring to the proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to
which Council gave first and second readings above, advised his intent prior to third
reading to submit an opinion to Council in that the nature of the recommended change
raises a question as to whether or not this particular amendment falls within the scope
of the relevant provisions of the Community Planning Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3{b)
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.
4(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment
To Re-Zone 233 Lancaster Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land containing an area
of approximately 465 square metres (5,000 square feet) located at 233 Lancaster
Street (NBGIC Number 366518), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-4"
Four-Family Residential classification, to permit the renovation of the interior of an
existing building and a recently constructed addition and convert it from a two-unit
dwelling to a four-unit dwelling, as requested by Mr. 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 and one letter regarding this
matter considered at the Committee's October 1 meeting at which the applicant
expressed agreement with the staff recommendation and the owner of the adjacent lot,
identified as NBGIC Number 364513 on the submitted location map, appeared stating
he objected to the re-zoning of the subject property; advising that the Committee, while
not agreeing with staff's recommendation to re-zone the subject property, granted a
number of variances with respect to the location of the recently-constructed addition,
landscaped areas and parking layout which will allow the addition to remain but
become part of the two existing apartments in the building; and recommending that
Common Council deny the re-zoning application.
Mr. Robert Creamer, a lawyer representing the applicant, appeared in
support of the proposed re-zoning; advised that Mr. Foriere purchased the subject
property in early 1996 at which time it was in an unsafe condition and a deplorable
state of repair to the point that Mr. Foriere removed the tenants and two months later
initiated some work on the property; and expressed the view that the work initiated and
done and the proposed completion of the work would show a marked improvement with
respect to the building and, in fact, now the building has significantly improved which
should result in an increased property assessment, is a marked improvement for the
neighbours, and has taken away some problems through the removal of
encroachments stemming from an extension of the building that has now been
removed. Mr. Creamer also advised that Mr. Foriere has spent approximately $50,000
on the exterior of the subject property and it enhances the entire area, looking quite
different from when he purchased it and being a nice-looking property relative to the
properties or buildings within the immediate vicinity; and suggested that the property in
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question is in an area that would be compatible for the type of development proposed
as there is a townhouse development, a multiple-family dwelling unit, an apartment
building and the Carleton Lodge on the same street, and a school in the immediate
vicinity. With regard to the indication in the Planning staff's report that the work
commenced prior to obtaining a building permit, Mr. Creamer explained how Mr.
Foriere's misunderstanding of a building permit issued in February 1996, as well as his
belief throughout the whole process that he had cooperation from City staff and in view
of discussion about the conversion from a two- to a four-unit dwelling not requiring re-
zoning but rather could be accommodated by Section 810 of the Zoning By-Law, rebuilt
the extension which is part of the existing unit, while initially intending to renovate the
extension; and asked Council to consider the matter focusing on whether or not the
development is appropriate to the neighbourhood.
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 containing an area of 465 square metres (5,000 square feet) located at 233
Lancaster Street (NBGIC Number 366518), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family
Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential classification, be read a first time.
Mr. Baird responded to the Mayor's query on the reason why Section
810 of the Zoning By-Law was not applicable in the above regard; and Mr. Edwards, in
response to Councillor Trites, advised that the building permit applied for by the
applicant on June 18, 1996, as referenced in the submitted Planning staff report, was
not issued, and work carried on without a building permit; and, having explained the
process involved with respect to the stop work order issued on July 15, 1996, advised
that the building permit applied for on July 17, 1996 was not issued, confirming that the
entire process proceeded ignoring Planning staff's request for information and the fact
that, in spite of two applications for a building permit, neither was issued. In response
to the Mayor, Mr. Edwards confirmed that the February 1996 building permit was for
foundation work only and not for renovations, and advised that the project is
substantially complete in that, while he does not believe that the interior partitions are
complete, the superstructure is complete. Councillor Fitzpatrick expressed concern
about projects proceeding without a building permit; and, in response to his question as
to what would happen if the re-zoning were not approved, Mr. Edwards advised that a
new building permit could be applied for which would show the building as continuing to
be used as a two-family dwelling, noting that the Planning Advisory Committee granted
variances allowing the building proper to remain, so the City would not be in a position
to order the addition removed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Ball,
Fitzpatrick, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz voting "nay".
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 Gould
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 an area of 465 square metres (5,000 square feet) located at 233
Lancaster Street (NBGIC Number 366518), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family
Residential to "R-4" Four-Family Residential classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Ball,
Fitzpatrick, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz voting "nay".
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
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4{b)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the above report from
the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone
Various Properties On The Central Peninsula
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of the parcels of land on the Central
Peninsula located within the shaded area as shown on the submitted map, from "RM-1"
Three-Storey Multiple Residential and "RM-3" Central Area Multiple Residential to the
newly-adopted "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill Zone, to place the properties in a zone
which has standards more reflective of the type of development currently in the subject
areas and to reduce the amount of variances required to permit new infill development,
as requested by the City of Saint John.
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
October 1 meeting at which time the Committee adopted the staff recommendation
which excludes a number of properties which were advertised for re-zoning in error;
and recommending that Common Council re-zone the various parcels of land within the
shaded areas located on the submitted map which are currently zoned "RM-1" Three-
Storey Multiple Residential or "RM-3" Central Area Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill classification, excluding the following parcels of land: PID
14746,52-58 City Road; PID 55021935, 10504,55021927,55021919,55021901 and
55021893, 111 Sydney Street; PID 5488, Charlotte Street; PID 16147, Bayard Drive;
and PID 37580 and 38489, Coburg Street.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the
various parcels of land located within the shaded areas as shown on the submitted
map which are currently zoned "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential or "RM-3"
Central Area Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification,
excluding the following parcels of land: PID 14746, 52-58 City Road; PID 55021935,
10504,55021927,55021919,55021901 and 55021893, 111 Sydney Street; PID 5488,
Charlotte Street; PID 16147, Bayard Drive; and PID 37580 and 38489, Coburg 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 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 the
various parcels of land within the shaded areas located on the submitted map which
are currently zoned "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential or "RM-3" Central Area
Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification, excluding the
following parcels of land: PID 14746, 52-58 City Road; PID 55021935, 10504,
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55021927,55021919,55021901 and 55021893, 111 Sydney Street; PID 5488,
Charlotte Street; PID 16147, Bayard Drive; and PID 37580 and 38489, Coburg 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.
5{b)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed re-zoning be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. First Night Saint John
Plans For First Night 1997
Annual Report First NiQht 1996
Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. Duane McAfee, President of
First Night Saint John, submitting a copy of the Annual Report for the year ended
January 31, 1996; and advising that the group is actively planning for First Night 1997
and would like to appear before Council to outline the upcoming plans and request a
$2,500 contribution from the City of Saint John towards First Night 1997.
Messrs. Colin Whitcomb, Past President, and Duane McAfee, President,
of First Night Saint John, were present at the meeting; and Mr. Whitcomb updated
Council on the success of First Night 1996, comparing button sales, corporate sponsors
and individual donations between 1995 and 1996 as set out in the above
correspondence; and Mr. McAfee apprised Council of plans for First Night 1997,
including a news conference on December 3 at the Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition
Centre to announce the line-up of performers and venue sites; advised the intent to
attempt to attract the teen/youth market to First Night 1997; and noted the request to
the City for a contribution of $2,500.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that a grant of $2,500 be
approved for First Night Saint John 1997.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary displayed a framed photograph of a fire pumper donated
by the City of Saint John's Fire Department to Franklin Farms, and advised that Mr. M.
Franklin has expressed his appreciation in this regard in a letter to Council. The Mayor
noted that this is National Family Week; and called for a motion of congratulations to
The Honourable Doug Young on his appointment as National Defence Minister.
Congratulations To The Honourable
DouQ YounQ. Minister Of National Defence
On motion of Councillor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the Common Council of the
City of Saint John extend congratulations to The Honourable Doug Young on his
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appointment as National Minister of Defence.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mayor McAlary expressed appreciation to members of the Cruise Ship
Committee and Councillor Knibb for their involvement in the October 6 visit of two
cruise ships to the Port of Saint John.
Mayor McAlary commented on the discussion at the Cities of New
Brunswick Association's Annual Meeting in Campbellton on October 5 with respect to
the Provincial unconditional grant and the harmonization of the GST and PST, the latter
to the effect that the Commissioner of Finance has indicated to Council that the
harmonization of the GST and PST will represent a $1.4 million cost to the City of Saint
John and has asked Council to lobby the local MLAs and the Provincial Government to
ensure that municipalities get a rebate and the Provincial Minister of Finance has
apparently indicated that, if there is a burden to be placed on the municipalities, he
would consider one of two options, adjusting the municipal grant to reflect any changes
or rebating in the same manner as the Federal Government, and called for a motion to
forward a letter to the Provincial Minister of Finance to ensure that municipalities get a
rebate.
Harmonization Of GST & PST
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that a letter be forwarded
to the Provincial Minister of Finance asking for a rebate to municipalities upon
harmonization of the GST and PST.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. 1996 Bond Issue
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that,
further to the Notice of Motion to Council on August 26 of the need to borrow $8 million,
the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation is planning a bond issue in the near
future and has provided ranges within which the issue could be sold as follows:-
interest rate - not to exceed an average of 8.25%; price, net - not to be less than $98
per $100 of debenture; and term - serial form to mature in equal annual amounts over a
term not to exceed 10 years; and submitting a recommendation in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in
the public interest of the following public civic works and needed civic improvements,
that is to say:
GENERAL FUND
General Government:
Human Resource Information System $114,473
Protective Services:
City Hall Communication Centre $56,191; Fire Station #1 $23,881; Fire Station #8
$98,326; Police Station Central $37,878; Trunk Radio System $1,340,175 --
$1,556,451
Transportation Services:
Boars Head Road $58,731; Braemar Drive $25,953; Brunswick Drive $27,633; Burpee
Avenue $48,353; Chipman Street $27,594; Cranston Avenue $175,518; Crown Street
$58,426; Daniel Avenue $38,018; Duke Street (C) $129,571; Fundy Drive $70,014;
Germain Street (C) $54,664; Greystone Terrace $48,247; Kennebecasis Drive $60,370;
King Street East $31,058; King Street (C) $50,011; Lancaster Avenue $99,318;
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Lancaster Street $43,608; Local Drainage $46,227; Milford Road $157,403; Molson
Avenue $48,097; Mount Pleasant Avenue $80,848; O'Brien Street $62,619; Ontario
Street $70,162; Park Avenue $105,585; Pine Avenue (Martinon) $29,701; Ridge Row
$122,374; Shillington Road $53,327; Somerset Street $73,219; Spring Street $39,005;
St. George Street $21,706; St. James Street (W) $21,083; Summer Street (W)
$99,219; Sydney Street $106,326; Wallace Court $43,858; Winslow Street $62,627;
Works West Depot $37,877 -- $2,328,350
Environmental Health:
Spruce Lake Landfill Site -- $566,277
Environmental Development:
Harbour Station Stairs -- $211,106
Recreation and Culture:
Simonds Arena -- $25,343
Public Transit:
Saint John Transit -- $648,000
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $5,450,000
WATER & SEWERAGE UTILITY
Water System:
Brunswick Drive $55,401; Chesley Drive $51,395; Dead Ends $24,056; Fire Hydrant
Relocation $15,732; Harding Street (C) $46,032; Kennebecasis Drive $4,516; King's
Square (N) $46,666; Lansdowne Avenue $91,109; Lead Services $103,198; Milford
Road $89,278; Molson Avenue $88,973; Pump Stations $6,066; Rothesay Avenue
$12,657; SCADA System $86,815; Spring Street $81,942; Spruce Lake $68,886;
Sydney Street $69,668; Trunk Radio $59,821; Water Shed $33,032; Westmorland
Road $61,965 -- $1,097,208
Sewer System:
Brunswick Drive $66,313; CAD System $9,560; Harding Street (C) $92,698; King's
Square (N) $65,253; Lansdowne Avenue $96,221; Milford Road $22,876; Molson
Avenue $134,069; SCADA System 33,509; Sewer Laterals $101,431; Sewer Pipe
$5,672; Spring Street $116,519; Sydney Street $62,245; Trunk Radio $59,821; Victoria
Street (C) $8,959; Infrastructure Program $487,907; Wastewater Pump Station
$53,466; Wastewater Sewage Treatment Plant $36,273 -- $1,452,792
TOTAL WATER & SEWERAGE UTILITY $2,550,000
TOTAL FOR ALL PURPOSES $8,000,000
THEREFORE RESOLVED that debentures be issued under provisions
of the Acts of Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto,
to the amount of $8,000,000:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to paragraph 3 of this
resolution, the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to issue and to sell to the New
Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") a City of Saint John bond
or debenture in the principal amount of $8,000,000 on such terms and conditions as
are recommended by the Corporation:
AND FURTHER that the City of Saint John agrees to issue post dated
cheques to the Corporation in payment of principal and interest charges on the above
bond or debenture as and when they are required by the Department of Municipalities,
Culture and Housing:
AND FURTHER that the Commissioner of Finance be hereby authorized
to receive an offer in connection with the foregoing debentures at a price not less than
$98 per $100 of debenture, at interest rates not to exceed an average of 8.25% and at
a term not to exceed 10 years; and further that the Commissioner of Finance report to
Common Council the exact values for price per $100 of debenture, interest rate and
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term in years, together with the date of the issue for approval by Common Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Public Utility Easement
74 Mcilveen Drive
Consideration was given to a report further to the request by Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd., on behalf of the Province of New Brunswick, for subdivision
approval for the creation of Lot 96-1 as indicated on the submitted plan, such lot
situated on Mcilveen Drive in the McAllister Industrial Park.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced subdivision
plan and to any required public utility easements with respect to 74 Mcilveen Drive.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. License With Transport Canada
For SiQn At Saint John Airport
Read a report from the City Manager recommending approval for the
execution of the submitted license with Transport Canada proposing a renewal of the
license for the highway welcome sign at the Saint John Airport for a five-year period
beginning June 1, 1996.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted
license with Transport Canada with regard to a sign at the Saint John Airport.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Sale of Parking Token & Proposed
Amendment To ParkinQ Meter Bv-Law
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting
correspondence from Uptown Saint John Inc. seeking Council's support for an initiative
aimed at increasing visitor traffic to the Uptown; advising that this program has been a
joint initiative of the Saint John Parking Commission and Uptown Saint John Inc. and
requires approval in order for the Parking Commission to sell tokens which can be used
in parking meters, as well as the Parking Commission's off-street parking lots, at less
than face value.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council support the joint efforts of the Parking Commission
and Uptown Saint John Inc. and authorize the Parking Commission to sell parking
tokens to merchants in the Uptown area at 80% of face value; and Council authorize
the City Solicitor to work with the Parking Commission to prepare the necessary
amendments to the Parking Meter By-Law to allow for the use of a token within the By-
Law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Committee Of The Whole Report
Read the report of the Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee reports that it sat on September 30, 1996, when there
were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick,
Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the
following recommendation, namely:-
1. That as recommended by the Finance Committee, Ernst & Young be
appointed auditors for the City of Saint John General Fund, the City of Saint John
Water and Sewerage Utility, the Saint John Parking Commission, and the City of Saint
John Sinking, Reserve and Trust Funds for the next 6 years at a fee of $57,900 per
year for the first three years, subject to a percentage increase relative to the mill rate of
the City of Saint John in the final three years.
October 7, 1996,
Saint John, N.B.
13.1. Appointment Of Auditor
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the above report be
received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision 179 Lawrence LonQ Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, (1) Common Council assent to any required public utility
easements for the proposed subdivision at 179 Lawrence Long Road; and (2) a cash-
in-lieu of land for public purposes dedication be accepted for the proposed subdivision
as shown on the photo-reduced subdivision plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Solicitor General - Communities
In Bloom & HeritaQe Preservation Awards
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from Solicitor
General Jane Barry congratulating the City on its receipt of two awards for
Communities in Bloom and Heritage Preservation -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Council
Appointment To Resource Team
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
86-107
COMMON COUNCIL
OCTOBER 7, 1996
RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown
Saint John Inc. advising that it is currently in the process of developing a resource team
approach toward working with key stakeholders to identify the role and mission of the
organization by its membership and all levels of the public sector, and requesting that a
member of Council be appointed to participate in this project -- be referred to the
Nominating Committee.
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.
Common Clerk