1997-01-13_Minutes
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JANUARY 13, 1997
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the thirteenth day of January, A.D. 1997, at 4:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould,
Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz
- and -
Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; 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; D. Logan, Purchasing
Agent; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; J. Baird, Manager of
Community Planning; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and
Facility Management; K. Galbraith, Manager of Public Affairs; E.
LeBlanc, Insurance Coordinator; 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 Michael Trites,
Pastor of Edith Avenue United Baptist Church, offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that minutes of the
meeting of Common Council, held on January 6, 1997, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Gould entered the meeting.)
3. Mayor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary proclaimed January 19 to 25, 1997 as VON Week in the
City of Saint John in appreciation of the services provided by the Victorian Order of
Nurses.
Referring to item 11 on the agenda of this meeting, being a letter from
Saint John's Member of Parliament Elsie E. Wayne regarding the Federal Infrastructure
Program, Mayor McAlary advised of her receipt of a letter earlier this date from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities on the Infrastructure Program asking for the
support of Canadian municipalities in sending, once again, a letter to the Prime Minister
and the Federal Ministers involved in support of extending this Program. The Mayor
also advised that, if the Program is extended for one year, there will be new criteria set
out for it; and asked for a resolution of Council giving her the authority to send letters to
the appropriate ministers.
On motion of Councillor Gould
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that authority be given to the
Mayor to send letters to the appropriate ministers in the above regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Deputy Mayor Chase presented a certificate on behalf of Loyalist Days
Inc. to the Mayor in appreciation of her participation in the parade during Heritage
Celebration '96, and the Mayor thanked the Deputy Mayor and Councillor Knibb for
their attendance at the Loyalist Days event on January 12, and for their involvement on
the Loyalist Days Board.
The Mayor commented on the activities scheduled during the 1997 AHL
All-Star Classic being held in the City on January 13 to 16; and Councillor Arthurs
extended a welcome to the City to visiting sales representatives of Wrigley Canada Inc.
4. Appointment Of Deputy BuildinQ Inspector
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that,
as in 1995 Mr. H. Burton Steeves was reassigned from Building & Technical Services to
the Engineering Department and retained his Council appointment of Deputy Building
Inspector and on October 2, 1995 Mr. David Crawford was assigned most of the former
duties of Deputy Building Inspector and was confirmed in that position on October 28,
1996, it is now appropriate for Council to designate Mr. Crawford as Deputy Building
Inspector; and recommending adoption of the submitted resolution in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the Common Council
resolution of March 19, 1979 appointing Mr. Burton Steeves Deputy Building Inspector
is hereby rescinded:
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. David G.M. Crawford is
hereby appointed Deputy Building Inspector who shall be subject to the direction of the
Building Inspector and who, when there is no Building Inspector or when the latter is
unable to act or absent, shall be the Acting Building Inspector.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Housing Incentive Program
Applications #27 - #30
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve the following Housing Incentive Program
applications:- HIP #27 - Kent Homes for an estimated grant of $52,000 for its Cindy Lee
Street development; HIP #28 - Kent Homes for an estimated grant of $96,000 for its
Honeysuckle Drive development; HIP #29 - Dr. Paul Chase Professional Corporation
for an estimated grant of $44,800 for its Sand Cove Road development; and HIP #30 -
Mike Cavanagh Homes for an estimated grant of $14,000 for its Sydney Street
development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. 1997 Insurance
Read a report from the City Manager advising that the City's Agent of
Record has approached his markets and has obtained a renewal quote for the City's
1997 insurance from Frank Cowan Company Limited, the account having been offered
to ten companies with the Cowan quote being the only response; also advising that the
cost of insurance coverage for the year 1997 is quoted as $684,369, plus the agency
fee of $38,500, for a total 1997 cost of $722,869, compares to the total cost for 1996 of
$683,641, representing an increase of 5.74%; submitting three schedules which set out
the various coverage, deductibles and premiums; and submitting a recommendation in
this regard.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Council accept the insurance package offered by Frank Cowan
Company Limited, and approve the total payment of $722,869 as follows:- Frank
Cowan Company Limited - $684,369; Huestis Insurance Limited $38,500.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Tender For Mini-Packer
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender of V Quip Inc., in the amount of $57,731 (plus taxes), be
accepted for the supply of one new mini, curbside loading garbage packer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting as he was not present
for the January 6, 1997 public hearings for the re-zoning of 30 Mountain Road and a
Zoning By-Law text amendment regarding yard salvaging.)
8. Zoning By-Law Amendment
To Re-Zone 30 Mountain Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled,
"By-Law Number C.P. 100-425 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of
Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 30 Mountain
Road (NBGIC Number 309468), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read a third time and enacted and the
Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act, the said re-zoning be subject to a condition limiting the use to a group care facility
licensed by the Province as a special care home for no more than ten adults.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-425 A Law To Amend
The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Zoning By-Law Text Amendment
Section 820(7), Yard AveraQinQ
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-
Law Number C.P. 100-426 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint
John", by adding to Section 820(7) 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.", be read a third time and enacted and
the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Councillor Waldschutz re-iterated his opposition to the above By-Law on
the basis that it was unnecessary and, if enacted, would slow down and make more
difficult the completion of projects within the City; and Councillor Brown concurred that
there was no need for the proposed By-Law.
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The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-426 A Law To Amend
The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Brown
and Waldschutz voting "nay".
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
10. Saint John Parking Commission
Appointment Of By-Law Enforcement Officer
Consideration was given to a letter from the Saint John Parking
Commission requesting that Council approve the submitted resolution appointing Mr.
Brian Joseph De Ambrose as By-Law Enforcement Officer.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section
14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of the City
of Saint John does hereby appoint the following member of the Canadian Corps of
Commissionaires as By-Law Enforcement Officer with the responsibility to enforce
provisions of the Parking Meter By-Law and the provisions of Section 5, Section 7, and
Section 8(1) of the Saint John Traffic By-Law, namely: Brian Joseph De Ambrose:
AND FURTHER that this appointment shall continue until such time as
the appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or
until the appointment is rescinded by Common Council.
Deputy Mayor Chase asked if the reason for the above appointment
would be to replace somebody or mean an additional by-law enforcement officer to
which the Mayor indicated that she did not know, whereupon Councillor Brown
suggested that the matter should be tabled until it was determined whether the
appointment represented a replacement or an addition.
On motion of Councillor Brown
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid
on the table until an answer is obtained with respect to whether the appointment
represents a replacement or an addition.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was lost with the Mayor and
Councillors Ball, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz voting "nay".
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Brown
voting "nay".
11. Elsie E. Wayne, M.P. Saint John
Federal Infrastructure ProQram
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs.
Elsie E. Wayne, M.P. Saint John, submitting a copy of a press release regarding the
extension of the Federal Infrastructure Program if the municipalities and provinces are
in agreement; and asking Council to advise her office as to whether the City is in favour
of participating in the extension of this Program and, if so, to arrange a meeting to allow
her to discuss this matter further -- be received and Mrs. Wayne be informed that
Council will be in touch with her when it determines what its priorities are in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12. Multicultural Association of
Saint John - ImmiQration Act
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the letter from
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. advising of the Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration's appointment of an advisory group to conduct an independent review of
Canada's Immigration Act; and asking for a copy of the terms of reference and
composition as to membership of the Task Force on Immigration and Refugee Support
to which Council on November 18, 1996 referred the Association's communication in
this regard -- be received and the Association be advised that the Task Force on
Immigrant and Refugee Settlement Renewal, under the Chairmanship of Councillor
Ball, will be making a submission, to be previously submitted to Council for support, to
the advisory group.
The Mayor commented on the basis that the Task Force chaired by
Councillor Ball was not appointed by Council, and during discussion Councillor Ball
advised of the Task Force's membership of Stephen Carson, Rick Miner, Frank Hogan,
Judy Burwell, Sherry Golding, Seth Asimakos, Laticia Adair, Aepen John, Richard
Campbell, Pat Hay, Martha Vowels and Malcolm Somerville.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Philip J. Lee - Landfill Location
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev.
Philip J. Lee referring to comments attributed to Councillor Knibb concerning those who
oppose the Crane Mountain landfill site; and asking, in light of what is now clearly a
case of extreme animus - a bias against the people, if Common Council was not now
prepared to reconsider its decision regarding the location of the landfill site -- be
received and filed with Councillor Knibb's apology for his remarks at the January 6
Common Council meeting as referenced.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adjournment
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned
and Council meet in Committee of the Whole.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk