1997-03-03_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 third day of March, A.D. 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Councillors Arthurs, Ball, 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; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; W. Edwards,
Building Inspector; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; D. Sherwood, Chief
of Police; R. Simonds, Deputy Fire Chief; Ms. Y. Huntington, Director
of Tourism and Communications; 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 William (Bill)
Powell of Hillcrest United Baptist Church offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on February 24, 1997, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Re-Zone 1849 ManawaQonish Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed re-zoning of approximately 9.46 hectares (23 acres) of land
situated at 1849 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55005151), from "R-2" One- and
Two-Family Residential to "R-1A" One-Family Residential and "TH" Townhouse
classification, to allow the development of approximately eleven one-family dwellings along
the frontage of the subject property with a mix of one-, two-family and townhouse units for
the remainder of the undeveloped property, as requested by Hughes Surveys &
Consultants Ltd., 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 and two letters considered at the Committee's
February 25 meeting at which the applicant, Mr. Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys &
Consultants Ltd., appeared in support of the staff recommendation with the exception of the
requirement for a sidewalk; advising that the Committee granted a variance to relieve the
developer from requiring a sidewalk for the proposed eleven lots along Manawagonish
Road, and adopted a recommendation which was revised from the original staff
recommendation for clarity purposes and, in particular, more clearly identifies the area to be
re-zoned to "R-1A" One-Family Residential and the area to be re-zoned "TH" Townhouse;
and recommending that Common Council re-zone approximately 9.46 hectares (23 acres)
of land situated at 1849 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55005151), from "R-2" One-
and Two-Family Residential to "R-1A" One-Family Residential classification with respect to
the proposed Lots 1 to 11, and "TH" Townhouse classification for the remainder of the
property subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act that
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would require the development to be a mix of one-, two-family and townhouse units in
accordance with a detailed development plan approved by Common Council as a statutory
amendment.
Mr. Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. appeared in
support of the application and advised that, while his clients concurred with the above
recommendation on the re-zoning, they did have concerns with regard to servicing issues,
one relative to a requirement for a parallel water line and a second related to $1,800
permits allowed under the Water and Sewerage By-Law; and indicated that he could
address the concerns in the two above-mentioned letters. Mr. Turner, referring to item 17
on the agenda of this meeting pertaining to the subdivision issues in question, requested
the opportunity to address the matter at the appropriate time.
The Mayor suggested that, while Council would not necessarily deal with the
subdivision issue at this time, Council could hear Mr. Turner's concerns and subsequently
take the appropriate action in dealing with item 17 later in the meeting, whereupon Mr.
Turner addressed the above-mentioned issues of concern relative to servicing the proposed
subdivision at 1849 Manawagonish Road.
Mr. Turner responded to questions with regard to the sidewalk variance
granted by the Planning Advisory Committee, and concerns expressed in the Haynes' letter
submitted to Council by the Planning Advisory Committee.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning approximately
9.46 hectares (23 acres) of land situated at 1849 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number
55005151), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-1A" One-Family Residential
classification with respect to the proposed Lots 1 to 11, and "TH" Townhouse classification
for the remainder of the property, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as
recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time.
In response to Councillor Vincent's question on the process, Mr. Nugent
made the observation that the situation involved two separate issues, with the public
hearing being strictly for the issue of the re-zoning and the subdivision matter being an
entirely separate issue, and also that the issue of the sidewalk variance granted by the
Planning Advisory Committee was a matter separate and apart from the re-zoning
application and exclusively within the Committee's authority to determine whether or not to
grant the variance. Mr. Baird responded to Deputy Mayor Chase's concern about the land
slope of the subject property, noting Building and Technical Services' indication in the
submitted Planning staff report that, prior to development, a report would be required from a
soils engineer with respect to foundations for each individual house.
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 Arthurs
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning approximately
9.46 hectares (23 acres) of land situated at 1849 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number
55005151), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "R-1A" One-Family Residential
classification with respect to the proposed Lots 1 to 11, and "TH" Townhouse classification
for the remainder of the property, 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.
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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.
(Councillor Arthurs withdrew from the meeting.)
4(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Re-Zone 1400 ManawaQonish Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed
with regard to the proposed re-zoning of approximately 10,164 square metres (2.5 acres) of
land situated at 1400 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 402537), known as the former
Whitehouse Lodge property, from "B-2" General Business to "TH" Townhouse classification,
to allow a twenty-four unit townhouse development with each unit being one storey in
height, as requested by Four Star Leasing, 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 three letters from area residents considered
at the Committee's February 25 meeting at which the applicant was represented by Mr.
Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. who was in agreement with the staff
recommendation, and an adjoining landowner at the rear of the subject property expressed
concerns regarding pedestrian movement through the proposed development and onto his
property; advising that the Committee adopted the staff recommendation and also approved
the proposed private street with the suggested conditions, including an additional condition
for 2-metre (6.6 foot) high fencing or hedging along the perimeter of the property to address
the concerns of the resident; and recommending that Common Council re-zone
approximately 10,164 square metres (2.5 acres) of land situated at 1400 Manawagonish
Road (NBGIC Number 402537), known as the former White House Lodge property, from
"B-2" General Business to "TH" Townhouse classification.
Mr. Larry Dunlop, appearing in support of the proposed re-zoning
representing Four Star Leasing, expressed support of the Planning Advisory Committee's
recommendation and offered to respond to questions in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning approximately
10,164 square metres (2.5 acres) of land situated at 1400 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC
Number 402537), known as the former White House Lodge property, from "B-2" General
Business to "TH" Townhouse 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 Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning approximately
10,164 square metres (2.5 acres) of land situated at 1400 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC
Number 402537), known as the former White House Lodge property, from "B-2" General
Business to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed re-zoning be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Arthurs re-entered the meeting.)
5. Amendment To Saint John East Development
Scheme 31-55 & 267-273 Boyaner Crescent
Public presentation was made of a proposed amendment to the Saint John
East Development Scheme, Phase 1, Stage 1, with respect to the properties located at 31
to 55 Boyaner Crescent (Lots 22-29), also identified as NBGIC #455865, #455873,
#455881, #455899, #455907, #455915, #455923 and #455931, and with respect to the
properties located at 267 to 273 Boyaner Crescent (Lots 60-62), also identified as NBGIC
#456244, #456251 and #456269, as follows: (1) amending Section 3.3.3.4.3 by deleting the
minimum side yard of 6 feet for a one and one-half or two-storey semi-detached dwelling,
and replacing it with a minimum side yard of 5 feet; (2) amending Section 3.3.5.2.1 by
deleting the words "for PD districts"; (3) amending Schedule A (Land Use Table) for Lots
22-29 by: (a) deleting the minimum lot frontage of 25 feet and replacing it with a minimum
lot frontage of 50 feet; and (b) deleting the words "Single Family Zero Lot Line" and
inserting "Semi-Detached" under the land use classification; (4) amending Schedule A
(Land Use Table) for Lots 60-66 by deleting the present wording and replacing it with the
following:
"
Parcel
Minimum Lot Dwelling
FrontaQe Units
Land Use
Classification
60-62 75' 3 Town Housing
63-66 25' 4 Single Family Zero Lot Line";
(5) amending Schedule B (Site Control Data) by deleting all references to Lots 22-29 and
60-62; (6) amending Figure 1 (Site Plan Boyaner Crescent & Walk-Up Apartments) by
deleting the illustrated proposed development on Lots 22-29 and Lots 60-62, and replacing
it with a new proposed development; to permit the development of eight semi-detached
dwelling units at 31-55 Boyaner Crescent and three townhouse units at 267-273 Boyaner
Crescent, on lots that were previously approved for the construction of single-family zero-
lot-line housing, as requested by Kierstead Quigley and Roberts Ltd. on behalf of Bonney
Construction Ltd.
6(a) International Marine & Industrial Services
Limited; And Central Guaranty Trust Company
Per The Toronto-Dominion Bank As Successor To
Eastern Canada Savings And Loan Company
(Mortgagee); And Business Development Bank Of
Canada As Successor To The Federal Business
Development Bank (Mortgagee); And Bank Of
Montreal (Mortgagee); And Canada Mortgage And
Housing Corporation (Mortgagee); And Gopal Brar
(Mortgagee); And Robert L. Yeomans (Lis Pendens);
And The Bank Of Nova Scotia (Judgment Holder)
To Appear Re Dangerous And Unsightly Condition
Of International BuildinQ 765-771 Brunswick Drive
Notice had been given to International Marine & Industrial Services Limited;
and Central Guaranty Trust Company per The Toronto-Dominion Bank as successor to
Eastern Canada Savings and Loan Company (mortgagee); and Business Development
Bank of Canada as successor to the Federal Business Development Bank (mortgagee);
and Bank of Montreal (mortgagee); and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(mortgagee); and Gopal Brar (mortgagee); and Robert L. Yeomans (lis pendens); and The
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Bank of Nova Scotia Uudgment holder), to appear to show cause, if any, why Common
Council should not find the International building at 765-771 Brunswick Drive to be in a
dangerous and unsightly condition and also require International Marine & Industrial
Services Limited to remedy the condition, within such time as Common Council may set, by
either demolishing the International building and removing the debris or by carrying out the
work set out in Mr. Crawford's submitted report.
6{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that the
three-storey wood frame building at 765-771 Brunswick Drive has been vacant and, at
times, open to entry by the public and has become so dilapidated or deteriorated so as to
be in a dangerous and unsightly condition; and recommending that Common Council adopt
the submitted resolution in this regard.
Mr. Edwards, referring to the above report, advised that the subject building,
which once contained five apartment units, was in an advanced state of deterioration and
currently unoccupied; and expressed the view that total lack of maintenance has caused the
building to continue to deteriorate to a point where it would be uneconomical to salvage the
building. Mr. Edwards presented slides of the subject building; noted the photographs
submitted with the above correspondence; and expressed the opinion that this building
should be demolished and that it causes a significant hazard to trespassers who may enter
the building and also that the wood-frame residential building at 757 Brunswick Drive would
almost certainly be damaged should a fire occur at 765 Brunswick Drive due to its proximity
of the buildings.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the following resolution be
adopted, namely:-
WHEREAS the records in the Saint John County Registry Office show International
Marine & Industrial Services Limited (hereinafter referred to as "International") to be the
registered owner of the fee simple title to the parcel of land which is located at 765-771
Brunswick Drive in the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and the Province of
New Brunswick. The said parcel of land is identified as Parcel 12732 on the portion of the
New Brunswick Geographical Information Corporation plan which was submitted as
Schedule "B". The said parcel is more particularly described in the Schedule "A" which was
submitted and which was attached to the deed to International from Rajinder Brar which
was dated August 23, 1994, and was recorded in the Saint John County Registry Office on
September 21, 1994, in book 1733 as Number 396230 at pages 131-135;
AND WHEREAS the property is located in an area mentioned in the By-Law entitled,
"A By-Law Respecting Dangerous Or Unsightly Premises Within The City Of Saint John";
AND WHEREAS there is located upon this property the building (herein after
referred to as "the International building") which is shown on the submitted Schedule "C";
AND WHEREAS, after having considered (a) the submitted inspection report of Mr.
David Crawford, P.Eng., Deputy Building Inspector, which is dated December 12, 1996, (b)
the report from the City Manager and others which was dated February 10, 1997, (c) the
submitted letter from Thomas P. White, Division Chief, Fire Prevention & Investigation,
Saint John Fire Department, dated January 7, 1997, and (d) the oral
report of Mr. William Edwards, P.Eng., the Building Inspector of The City of Saint John, we
find that the subject building is dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous and
unsightly condition:
BE IT RESOLVED that International is hereby required to remedy the dangerous
and unsightly condition of the International building, within 15 days after a notice from the
Building Inspector of the City of Saint John is served upon it in accordance with section
190(4) of the Municipalities Act of New Brunswick, by either demolishing the building and
removing the debris or by carrying out the following work: (1) remove any loose material
from the ceilings and any protruding objects from the interior walls which may present a
danger to persons; and (2) remove any material littering the floors and stairways; and (3)
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carry out such work as is required to prevent easy access to the interior of the building; and
(4) remove or repair the chimney on the roof of the rear ell; and (5) prevent further
deterioration of the structure by securing any loose siding, by replacing any rotted or
missing siding, by replacing any rotted or broken corner boards, by replacing or repairing
any damaged areas of the roof, by replacing or covering the skylight opening, and by
replacing any rotted windows or doors or parts thereof; and (6) remedy the unsightly
condition of the building by removing the broken glass and the salvaged material from the
windows and window frames and by closing up all exterior openings using materials and
structure designed to resist prolonged exposure to the elements and constructed in such a
manner so as to present a uniform appearance over all of the building:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building Inspector is hereby appointed to
serve a notice upon International, in accordance with section 190(4), which requires
International to, within 15 days of the service of the notice upon it, remedy the dangerous
and unsightly condition of the International building by either demolishing the building and
removing the debris or by carrying out the aforesaid work:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that International does not comply
with the Building Inspector's notice, then the Building Inspector is directed to apply to the
Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order which would (a) require
International to demolish the International building and remove the debris within 15 days or
such further time as the Court deems appropriate, and would (b) authorize The City of Saint
John to cause the International building to be demolished and the debris removed at the
expense of International in the event that it does not comply with the Order.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding
the above matter be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Saint John Ability Advisory Committee
Provincial LonQ- Term Health Care StrateQY
Consideration was given to a letter from the Saint John Ability Advisory
Committee requesting a public hearing at this meeting to present a serious state of affairs
as concerns the lives of citizens with disabilities; and submitting briefing notes regarding the
Provincial Government's long-term health care strategy which would involve taking disabled
citizens from their current homes, families and friends and placing them in nursing homes,
institutions or for-profit facilities.
Mr. J. Keith MacManus, Chairperson of the Saint John Ability Advisory
Committee, introduced Ms. Victoria Cobham who, reading from a prepared brief (copies of
which were distributed to Council members at this time), addressed Council on the
Committee's concern about the effect the Provincial Government's long-term health care
strategy would have on people with disabilities in that the provision for single entry point
and continuum of service for people requiring long-term services in New Brunswick was not
designed to meet the individual needs of people with disabilities, the former having been
developed in Alberta for the assessment and placement of seniors, and implementation of
the strategy could mean the displacement of large numbers of people from their homes into
homes or facilities that can house large groups of people, including the placement of young
people with disabilities into nursing homes. Ms. Cobham suggested that the following
should happen immediately: (1) the implementation of the long-term care strategy as it
pertains to people with disabilities should be stopped; (2) real consultation with stakeholders
should be set in motion that would lead to ways of determining the needs of people with
disabilities; and (3) the current funding levels should be maintained until a mutually-
acceptable process has been put in place.
The Mayor noted that members of the delegation present in the above regard
were wearing buttons with the wording "Quality Of Life", and during discussion Councillor
Arthurs, a member of the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee, questioned the
assessment process to be used and expressed agreement with the action proposed by Mr.
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MacManus. Mr. MacManus, having read the resolution set out in the above letter from the
Committee, asked Council to adopt this resolution.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John,
New Brunswick, express its serious concerns over the New Brunswick Government's long-
term plan for the care of citizens with disabilities and, through the good offices of the City of
Saint John, consult the pertinent departments and officials in order to achieve a change in
policy direction.
The initial motion proposed by Councillor Ball was to adopt the resolution as
read by Mr. MacManus and stated in the above letter from the Committee, and the Mayor
suggested that it might be more effective if Council communicated with the Premier in its
own words. Councillor Trites, noting that he worded the above motion from the last section
of the resolution read by Mr. MacManus, suggested that portions of the read motion might
be interpreted as negative to nursing homes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that item 17, being a report from
the Planning Advisory Committee on a proposed subdivision at 1849 Manawagonish Road,
be considered at this time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision 1849 ManawaQonish Road
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
recommending that Common Council (1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or
more phases, for the proposed development of eleven serviced one-family residential lots
along 1849 Manawagonish Road, and also to any required municipal services and public
utility easements within the proposed subdivision; (2) authorize the preparation and
execution of one or more subdivision agreements to ensure the provision of the required
work, including drainage and site plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer; (3)
accept a cash-in-lieu land for public purposes dedication for the proposed subdivision, with
the intent of exchanging the required cash dedication for an equivalent land dedication in
the future development of the property; and (4) authorize cost sharing outside the limits of
the subdivision.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the above report be laid
on the table for two weeks and the matter be referred to the City Manager to try to work out
a solution with the developer.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
8. Mayor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary proclaimed March 3 to 7 to be Social Work Week in the City
of Saint John, and commented on the visit to the City on February 28 to March 2 of a
delegation from Shantou, People's Republic of China.
9. Saint John Police Force
Implementation Team Update
Cst. D. Oram and Chief Sherwood, in turn, presented the report of the Saint
John Police Force Implementation Team updating Council on activities of the past week.
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(Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting during the above
presentation. )
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that Council accept the report
of the Saint John Police Force Implementation Team updating Council on its activities of the
past week.
(Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Bill 44 (Harmonized Sales Tax
Act) Impact On PerforminQ Arts
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Ball expressing concern
that, as a result of Bill 44 (Harmonized Sales Tax Act), the Province of New Brunswick will
repeal the Admission and Amusement Tax Act of which subsection 2(2) exempts the
performing arts organizations from the New Brunswick Admission Tax which provides
indirect support to these organizations by the Provincial Government and, with the proposed
application of the HST, there is no similar mechanism for relief from increased taxation
included in ticket prices, thus the withdrawal of the Provincial Government's indirect support;
and submitting a copy of a brief prepared by Peter Smith, Assistant General Manager of the
Imperial Theatre, as Treasurer of the New Brunswick Arts Council.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that Her Worship and Members of
Common Council send a letter to The Honourable Frank McKenna, Premier of New
Brunswick, copies to the Minister of Finance and Saint John MLAs, requesting either an
instant "point of sale rebate" of the Provincial component of the HST on ticket sales for
those organizations and events currently exempted from the Admission Tax (such as will
apply to the sale of books), or a "rebate" of a percentage of the value of ticket sales by
those organizations currently exempted from the Admission Tax.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Purchasing Card Program & Proposal Call
& Amendment To City's Procurement Policv
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, (1) the City of Saint John adopt a Purchasing Card Program for purchases up
to $500 in value; (2) the proposal of the Royal Bank of Canada be accepted for the
provision of a Purchasing Card Program; (3) the dollar limit for low value purchases be
increased to $500; and (4) the Procurement Policy of the City of Saint John be amended,
effective this date, to incorporate these changes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Proposal Call For Stationery Services
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the proposal of Grand and Toy be accepted for the provision of stationery
supplies, on an as-and-when required basis, for a period of 24 months from the date of
award by Council.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Tender For Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the tender of IBIS Products Ltd., in the amount of $34,671.24, tax and
delivery included, be accepted for the supply of traffic paint.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Request For Additional
LiQhtinQ - Seawood School
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager further to Council's February 17 referral of a request from the Seawood
Elementary School Parent Committee for additional lighting in the School area; and advising
that staff has investigated the site and agrees that increased street lighting would be
beneficial and instructions have been given to Civic Hydro to install two additional street
lights in the area, and also that arrangements have been made to establish contact
between the Committee and David O'Toole, Community Development Supervisor, to
discuss issues of playground use -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to the
Seawood Elementary School Parent Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. HIP Grants #17. #31 To #33
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve Housing Incentive Program applications as
follows:- HIP #17 - Eastcan Trading Limited for an increase by $10,400 in the estimated
grant approval of June 3, 1996 for its Cindy Lee Street and Martha Avenue development;
HIP #31 - Peter Robichaud for an estimated grant of $26,400 for the Russell Hill Road and
River Hill Drive development; HIP #32 - Manford M. Thompson Construction Company
Limited for an estimated grant of $60,800 for its Alderwood Street and Honeysuckle Drive
development; and HIP #33 - Manford M. Thompson Construction Company Limited for an
estimated grant of $45,120 for its Meadow Wood Gardens development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Street Closing By-Law Amendment
Munroe's Alley, Lower Portion
Of Paradise Row Properties
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that,
although proposed development projects for the City-owned properties between Paradise
Rowand Rockland Road have never proceeded due to a variety of reasons, interest in the
subject properties is increasing and staff would like to properly prepare the property for
disposal; requesting Council's approval to prepare the lower portion of the Paradise Row
parcel for disposal by first closing Munroe's Alley and then subdividing off those portions of
the property required for street purposes; and submitting a recommendation in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
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Manager, (1) Common Council authorize the necessary advertising for a proposed Street
Closing By-Law amendment to stop up and close that portion of Munroe's Alley which is
generally located between NBGIC Numbers 28704 and 28712, along with that portion of
Munroe's Alley which bisects NBGIC Number 28712, as generally illustrated on the
submitted Plan 2; (2) in the event that the street closing is completed, a plan of subdivision
be authorized for the purpose of vesting land as a public street and the creation of a lot(s),
as generally shown on the submitted Plan 3; and (3) the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute all required documentation; and also that, upon completion of the
subdivision plan, a further report be prepared for Council's consideration to facilitate the
vesting of public streets.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Saint John Parking Commission
"Sticker" (Residential) Parking
For Lower Prince William Street
Consideration was given to a report from the Saint John Parking Commission
advising of its discussion in response to the letter from David and Jennie Craig referred to
the Commission by Council on January 27 requesting "sticker" (residential) parking for lower
Prince William Street, as well as of the options given to Mr. Craig in discussing the
Commission's decision to retain the parking meters on Prince William Street; and
concluding that the Commission discussed Mr. Craig's concerns with him and made a
proposal to him which is felt to be a fair and realistic solution.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred to the Saint John Parking Commission for further consideration.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried.
19. David & Jennie Craig - Parking
At End Of Prince William Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from David and
Jennie Craig referring to Council's January 27 referral to the Parking Commission of their
letter requesting a review of parking at the end of Prince William Street as they have just
been informed by the Commission that there will be no changes and the meters will remain;
suggesting that the loss in meter revenue would be minimal at this area of Prince William
Street, between St. James and Queen Streets, as at the best of time it is free of parked
cars; and requesting Council's review of this decision to see if a compromise can be
reached -- be received and filed and the Craigs be advised of Council's action in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Saint John Power Boat Club Inc.
Repairs To Kennedv Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John
Power Boat Club Inc. advising of its long-time repairs to Kennedy Street where the City
asphalt stops short of the Club's driveway; and requesting that the City look at this situation
and take corrective action as soon as possible as this work is being one on Kennedy Street
and not the Club's private driveway -- be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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21. Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
Re InterchanQe DesiQn Procurement
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the letter from the Fundy
Region Solid Waste Commission submitting a copy of its response to Fundy Engineering &
Consulting Ltd.'s letter considered by Council on February 24 with regard to the interchange
design procurement -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. River Road Action Team - Fundy Region
Solid Waste Commission's 1997 BudQets
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the letter from the River Road
Action Team regarding the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission's 1997 budgets, with
the request that Council read the letter and respond through a written reply and in
anticipation that Council would rescind its vote of February 17, 1997 on the Commission's
budgets -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to the Fundy Region Solid Waste
Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Vincent voting
"nay".
23. River Road Concerned Citizens Committee
HiQhwav InterchanQe DesiQn Contract Award
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from the River
Road Concerned Citizens Committee expressing surprise and concern regarding the Fundy
Region Solid Waste Commission's award of the contract for the highway interchange
design; and advising that the Committee has been consulting with its legal counsel
regarding court action with respect to the re-zoning approved by Council for the proposed
landfill at Crane Mountain -- be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23A. Centre Scolaire-Communautaire
Samuel-De-Champlain - La Journee
Internationale De La Francophonie
On motion of Councillor Waldschutz
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Centre
scolaire-communautaire Samuel-de-Champlain inviting the City to co-host a reception at la
Journee lnternationale de la Francophonie on March 20 -- be received and filed and Council
accede to the request for a grant of $2,000.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on
the table for one week pending receipt of the budget for the event and the City Manager's
recommendation.
Adjournment
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
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Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk