Loading...
1996-11-18_Minutes 86-149 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the eighteenth day of November, 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; J. Bezanson, Heritage Planner; G. Tait, Fire Chief; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; 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 Reverend Gordon O'Coin, Senior Pastor of the Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on Tuesday, November 12, 1996, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3(a) Zoning By-Law Text Amendment Redemption Centres & Recycling Operations In Industrial Zones The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to amend Sections 620(1)(b), 630(1)(b), 640(1)(a) and 650(1)(a), and delete and replace Sections 640(3)(a) and 650(3)(a), to update provisions of the By-Law with respect to redemption centres and recycling operations in the City's industrial zones, as requested by the City of Saint John, 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 by the Committee at its November 13 meeting at which no persons attended and no letters were received; and recommending that Common Council amend the Zoning By-Law by (1) amending 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) amending 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) amending Section 640(1)(a) by deleting the words 86-150 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 "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) deleting Section 640(3)(a) and replacing 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) amending 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) deleting Section 650(3)(a) and replacing 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". 3{a) 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 by 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 read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John by amending 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 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. 3{b) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone 1181 Latimer Lake Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 1181 Latimore (Latimer) Lake Road (NBGIC Number 333633) from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RS-1M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, so as to demolish an existing building and replace it with a mobile home, as requested by Mr. Robert Doucette, and no written objections were received in this regard. 86-151 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 4{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of a letter in favour of the above application received since the Committee's meeting, and a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's November 13 meeting at which the applicant indicated agreement with the staff recommendation and no one appeared in opposition; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land at 1181 Latimer Lake Road (NBGIC Number 333633), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RS-1 M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification. 4{a) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs 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 1181 Latimer Lake Road (NBGIC Number 333633), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RS-IM" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 1181 Latimer Lake Road (NBGIC Number 333633), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "RS-IM" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, 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. 4{b) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed re-zoning be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Mavor's Remarks At Mayor McAlary's invitation, Mr. F. Hazel and Dr. D. Britt of the Famine 150 Committee updated Council on the accomplishments to date and plans for the year ahead for the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Great Irish Famine, and presented to the Mayor and Council a video produced in Saint John by Canadian Heritage and Famine 150, "Ships Sailed In", and a 1997 calendar commemorating the Famine. Dr. Britt expressed appreciation to Uptown Saint John Inc. for its inclusion of the Celtic Cross in its 1996 Christmas Ornament Campaign. 86-152 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 Mayor McAlary welcomed to the Council Chamber Preservation Review Board members Messrs. Phillip Huggard and Michael Wallace to whom she presented the Communities In Bloom award for heritage conservation; and she also presented to Mr. Butler the Communities In Bloom Award for floral displays, referencing her comments at the September 23 Council meeting in this regard. 4A. Status Of Process Re Plan Of Action For Police Department Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary reporting on how Council is proceeding and the status of the plan of action for improving the Saint John Police Department as a result of the recent Perivale + Taylor report on the basis that she considers it important, after the last open session of Common Council, to advise the citizens in this regard, as well as on discussion at a meeting of the New Brunswick Police Act Review Committee on November 13 with respect to changes in the Police Act. Mayor McAlary, having reviewed the above report, commented on the meeting in Committee of the Whole earlier this date with Executive members of the Saint John Policemen's Protective Association, Local No. 61, C.U.P.E. and Police management, and the intent to meet with the Solicitor General's Department. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the above report from Mayor McAlary be received and filed and endorsed. Deputy Mayor Chase asked to be advised by the City Solicitor, at some point, as to the relationship between Council and the Perivale + Taylor report vis a vis ownership and what Council might want to do with it. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. The Salvation Army 1996 Christmas Kettle CampaiQn Read a letter from Captain Harold C. Bungay, Public Relations Director of The Salvation Army, submitting information with regard to the 1996 Christmas Kettle Campaign which commences November 29, as well as on the 1995 Campaign; and seeking assistance to man a kettle for an hour or more. Captain David Murphy addressed Council concerning the 1996 Christmas Kettle Campaign, as well as with regard to other Salvation Army activities scheduled for the Christmas season; and asked the assistance of Council members in giving of their time to man Christmas kettles. Captain Murphy distributed information on the Salvation Army to the Council members. The Mayor advised Captain Murphy that she would attempt to have all Council members commit one hour of their time to participate in the 1996 Christmas Kettle Campaign. 6. Uptown Saint John Inc. 1997 BudQet Mr. J. Charles Swanton, President of Uptown Saint John Inc., was in attendance at the meeting to present the 1997 Budget which was previously-submitted to Council; and, having expressed appreciation to Council and City staff for participating with the Resource Team in Uptown Saint John Inc.'s strategic planning process and in presenting the 1997 Budget on behalf of Uptown Saint John Inc., advised that the dilemma facing the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc. is how to do more with less in that, as a result of successful property tax appeals in the Business Improvement Area, the assessment base has declined from $164,135,300 in 1996 to $149,636,100 in 1997, a difference of $14,500,000, which represents a decline in the Business Improvement Levy of $17,400. Mr. Swanton apprised Council of Uptown Saint John Inc.'s continuous efforts in an attempt to identify alternative 86-153 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 revenue-generating areas, such as an increase in the number of residents, sponsorships, and upper floor development; and referenced the information submitted with the proposed 1997 Budget comparing the B.I.A. tax base between 1986 and 1996, and business improvement area rates in other areas. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that authority be granted for the necessary advertising with respect to the 1997 Budget of Uptown Saint John Inc. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Mayor's Remarks Mayor McAlary thanked the organizers and participants of the 1996 Santa Claus Parade, which was held in the City on November 16. 11. Terms Of 1996 Bond Issue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the debentures between the City and the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for the $8,000,000 bond issue for 1996 as follows:- Term: 10 year, Serial Form; Coupon Rate: Year 1 - 3.625, Year 2 - 4.375, Year 3 - 4.875, Year 4 - 5.375, Year 5 - 5.500, Year 6 - 5.875, Year 7 - 6.250, Year 8 - 6.375, Year 9 - 6.500 and Year 10 - 6.625; Price: $98.867; Yield to Maturity: 6.201%; and Settlement Date: December 2, 1996. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Municipal RestructurinQ Review Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding the municipal restructuring review launched by the Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing in March 1996 under the direction of a Commissioner, Mr. E. (Skip) Cormier, who has been advised by an eighteen-member Community Advisory Committee which includes Deputy Mayor Derek Chase and Mr. Thompson McGloan as the City's representatives; referring to the Commissioner's recently-released public discussion paper which describes five options - Fiscal Sharing, Regionalization of Selected Services, Five Municipalities, Three Municipalities, and Full Amalgamation; and recommending adoption of the submitted resolution endorsing the full amalgamation option proposed by the Municipal Restructuring Review Commissioner. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the following resolution be adopted, namely:- Given that: The Greater Saint John Region is a well-defined economic region, consisting of a large urbanized core, together with adjacent suburban and rural areas which have a high degree of economic, environmental, and social integration; and It has been demonstrated that a fiscally-strong urban centre is a requirement in sustaining a strong economic region; and It is desirable to enhance competitiveness of the Greater Saint John economic region nationally and internationally by presenting one strong voice to the world; and 86-154 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 Greater fairness and equity is desired in the sharing of both costs and management of facilities and services which benefit the economic region; and Natural resources, such as watersheds for public water supply, should be managed for the benefit of the entire economic region; and Diversity in service, service delivery, standards and community identity is a desirable feature of the region, which should be managed and maintained; and The Commissioner for the Greater Saint John Local Government Restructuring Review has identified a series of options ranging from Fiscal Sharing to Full Amalgamation, with a corresponding range of complexity and regional benefits; and Options other than full amalgamation only partially address the municipal viability, fiscal, service, development and governance issues which are the measure of good local government and the purpose of the review: Therefore the Common Council of the City of Saint John endorses the Full Amalgamation option proposed by the Municipal Restructuring Review Commissioner. During discussion Councillor Waldschutz advised that his choice would be to do nothing in the above regard thereby maintaining the status quo, noting that people who live in the surrounding areas do so by choice. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Waldschutz voting "nay". 7. Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (Enterprise Saint John) Activitv Report Messrs. Harry Gaunce, Chairman; Neil McKelvey and David Barry, members of the Board; Stephen Carson, General Manager; Neil Jacobsen, Coordinator of Business Development; and Ms. Christiane Vaillancourt, Coordinator of Business Development, of the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (Enterprise Saint John), were present at the meeting, to present Enterprise Saint John's Activity Report. Mr. Gaunce spoke on the Commission's coordination of a focused high- profile strategy to aggressively seek and find new business opportunities for the Greater Saint John Region, as well as its efforts to instill pride among the citizens and raise the profile of the Greater Saint John area, both locally and abroad; and Mr. Carson, through a slide presentation, summarized the previously-submitted Activity report and outlined the goal for the coming year. The Mayor thanked the members of the delegation for their attendance at this meeting and their efforts on behalf of the City. 8. Canadian Union Of Postal Workers Local 105 Re Admail Workforce Mr. Jim Meighan, representing the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 105, addressed Council on the issue of admail distribution for Saint John; and asked Council's assistance in adopting the resolution, as set out in the previously- submitted brief, condemning the decision to fire 10,000 admail workers, as well as in signing the letter addressed to the Minister Responsible for Canada Post in this regard, and also to call Fundy Royal MP Paul Zed and stress to him the need for Canada Post to remain in the admail business. 86-155 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 Councillor Knibb suggested that, while he could not support the resolution as set out in the brief as he considered it too political in its reference to the Liberal Government, a letter should be forwarded to the Minister Responsible for Canada Post to the effect that Council regrets the proposal to eliminate ad-mail employees and urges her to reconsider. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that a letter be forwarded to the Minister Responsible for Canada Post advising that Council regrets the proposal to eliminate ad-mail employees and urges her to reconsider. The Mayor suggested that the above-mentioned letter could be similar to the one she has forwarded to the Minister in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Saint John Horticultural Association Re Operations For The Past Year Mr. Wallace P. MacMurray, Vice President of the Saint John Horticultural Association, appeared before Council and, referring to the previously-submitted information, advised of the Association's success to date in carrying out its five-year plan which commenced in 1994. Mr. MacMurray advised that 1997 bookings are already being received for the Rockwood Park Ground Campground and that the Campground is in the top ten campgrounds in the Province of New Brunswick; and commented on the work undertaken by the Association at the Public Gardens. Mayor McAlary expressed appreciation to the members of the Saint John Horticultural Association for their voluntary efforts on behalf of the City. (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) 13. Voluntary Earlv Retirement Read a report from the City Manager submitting, pursuant to an offer made to certain members of the Saint John Police Force, a copy of a letter to the City Manager from Deputy Chief of Police Barrie F. Thompson applying for retirement from the Saint John Police Force under the Police Workforce Adjustment Program; and recommending that Council adopt the submitted resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council extend to Mr. Barrie Thompson, Deputy Chief of Police, the same benefits as shown on Schedule "A" of Human Resources Policy #130, upon his voluntary early retirement, and Common Council extend best wishes to Mr. Thompson on his retirement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor noted the items on the agenda of this meeting under the Chief of Police on the basis that these were items which would previously have been handled by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners. 14. "Please Don't Drink And Drive" ProQram On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by 86-156 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 the Chief of Police, Common Council approve the program, as proposed in the submitted letter from Mr. John McAloney, Sales Representative for Moosehead Breweries Limited, for the placement of vinyl signs on street light posts in various locations in the Downtown and West Side area of the City during the upcoming Christmas season, presenting the message "Please Don't Drink and Drive". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Tender For Uniform ClothinQ The Mayor asked that Council table the Chief of Police's report on the tender for uniform clothing as Purchasing has to add other information. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the report from the Chief of Police on the tender for uniform clothing be laid on the table. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 16. Community-Based PolicinQ On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that as recommended by the Chief of Police, Common Council agree to receive an information session at the November 25 Council meeting from Mr. Julian Fantino, Chairman of the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario and the Chief of Police of the London, Ontario Police Service, on the topic of community-based policing. (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Committee Of The Whole Report Read the report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee reports that it sat on Tuesday, November 12, 1996, when there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: (1) advise J.D. Irving Limited that the City will proceed with the proposed land exchange as outlined in the submitted Tables A, Band C, subject to J.D. Irving Limited preparing additional plans which will facilitate the vesting of lands currently occupied by Chesley Drive, Lansdowne Avenue and Main Street as public streets and that Council's agreement to this land exchange does not explicitly or implicitly obligate Council to close the subject streets or portions thereof; (2) authorize the advertising for the purpose of closing those portions of the Old Strait Shore Road, Chesley Street and Lansdowne Avenue, as generally shown on the five submitted Plans of Survey Showing Street Closures; and (3) approve the exchange of lands as outlined in the submitted Tables A, Band C, which generally correspond to the same parcel shown on anyone of the six submitted Subdivision Plans as prepared by Hughes Surveys and Consultants Ltd. for the purpose of this land exchange; the property rights and interests to be conveyed by the City to the various Irving companies will be those rights and 86-157 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 interests currently held by the City in the subject property, less any rights or interests required to protect an existing municipal service or public street; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all required documents. November 18, 1996, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 17.1. Chesley Drive Land Exchange & Proposed Street ClosinQs On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Planning Advisory Committee Subdivision & Public Utility Easement 390 Russell Hill Road 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 of 390 Russell Hill Road and any required public utility easements. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Planning Advisory Committee Zoning By-Law Text Amendment Yard AveraQinQ, Section 820(7) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee recommending a Zoning By-Law text amendment as a result of concerns that the present yard averaging provisions permit new construction to occur closer to the street than the minimum front yard depth requirement in certain situations, with no review by the Committee or the public. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, the necessary advertising be authorized for a proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to amend Section 820(7) by adding the following words at the end of paragraph (b): "for additions or renovations to existing buildings only, provided any addition or renovation does not reduce the existing front yard depth.", with the public hearing to be held on January 6, 1997. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. Storm Sewer - Spruce Lake Industrial Park On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as requested by Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., approval be granted to expend $89,500 more or less from 86-158 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 the Industrial Parks Capital Budget for the purpose of having the City's Works Department design, procure the required materials and install a storm sewer system along a 90- metre portion of Stinson Drive in the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Multicultural Association Of Saint John - ImmiQration On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that the letter from the Multicultural Association of Saint John recommending that the City of Saint John urge the Province of New Brunswick to enter into an immigration agreement with the Federal Government with the objective of enhancing New Brunswick development of immigration policies and programs, similar to that recently made between Canada and Manitoba -- be referred to the Task Force on Immigration and Refugee Support. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Penny J. Alberts City's Police Officers On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Ms. Penny J. Alberts submitting a copy of her letter to Chief Sherwood in regard to the extraordinary work of three Saint John Police officers, namely, Cst. David Arsenault, Sgt. Peter Goss and Det. B. Desmond, and suggesting that these officers deserve a letter of commendation for their time and effort in locating her son -- be referred to the Chief of Police, encouraging commendation of the officers concerned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Eric L. Teed - Streets And Pedestrian Safety On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Eric L. Teed bringing to Council's attention two matters affecting the streets and safety of pedestrian as follows: (1) at Simms Corner just before Fairville Boulevard the paved surface has become rutted, and (2) at the northwest corner of Princess and Prince William Streets the sidewalk has been left with a 12-inch step from the surface of the sidewalk to the street level -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Manawagonish Tree Preservation Committee City ManaQer's Report - November 4 MeetinQ On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Reverend Lloyd Lake of the Manawagonish Tree Preservation Committee responding to the City Manager's report to Council on November 4 in reply to the Committee's concern about truck traffic on Manawagonish Road -- be referred to the City Manager. 86-159 COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1996 The initial motion, which was to receive and file the above report, was changed to that above upon Councillor Waldschutz' observation that the Committee's request was for enforcement of the Traffic By-Law and for the placement of signs; and Councillor Vincent requested that a report be provided on the number of tickets issued and charges laid in the last ten years for illegal truck traffic. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Gloria J. Trivett Mav 18 Lovalist Dav On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Ms. Gloria J. Trivett advising that, at a recent meeting of the Kingston Historical Society it was noted that May 18, Loyalist Day, will no longer be a school holiday in Saint John and that this was not seen as a negative decision but one that could be very position and provide a fresh opportunity to observe this important historic date; and also advising that, as May 18 was declared an official heritage day by the Provincial Government, she would like to see the teachers and educators encouraged to promote loyalist history projects on this day -- be referred to the New Brunswick Historical Society. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Saint John And Western District Crime Stoppers - Financial Support On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John and Western District Crime Stoppers submitting a partial list of actual cases solved by tipsters in the Saint John and surrounding areas January 1993 - December 1995, and other information; and requesting funding from the City -- be received and filed and a grant of $2,000 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor, noting the hour and Council's intent to meet again in Committee of the Whole immediately following this meeting, asked Council to adjourn at this time and meet in Committee of the Whole at 12:00 o'clock noon, Tuesday, November 19, to deal with the Police issues which it normally would have dealt with under the agenda of this date. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Committee of the Whole at 12:00 o'clock noon, Tuesday, November 19, 1996. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk