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1997-03-24_Minutes 86-299 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of March, A.D. 1997, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors 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; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; G. Tait, Fire Chief; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; Police Cst. D. Parks; Police Cst. D. Oram; 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 Geoff Clarke of Nauwigewauk Christian Church offered the opening prayer. * Added Items The Mayor called for a motion to add to the agenda of this meeting a letter from the Suburban Mayors' Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Cormier Report on municipal restructuring (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting.) On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the above-mentioned letter be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 11A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor called for a motion to add to the agenda of this meeting a report from the City Manager regarding the lease of property at 125 Station Street (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting). On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the above- mentioned report be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 16A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 17, 1997, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 86-300 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 3. Mayor's Remarks Mayor McAlary extended a message of condolence to the family of the late Mr. Ralph Stephen who passed away on March 17. The Mayor noted the announcement of the intent to use the former Woolworths building on King Street for the location of an IMAX Theatre, and the Canadian Cancer Society's Easter Daffodil Campaign; expressed appreciation to members of the Saint John Fire Department and the Saint John Police Force for their participation in the Teddy Bear Fair held at the Saint John Regional Hospital on March 22; and extended congratulations to Mrs. Eileen Travis on her forthcoming retirement from the Saint John Regional Library, and thanked her for her community work. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the copy of the letter from former City Solicitor Frank Rodgers to the Solicitor General (copies of which were forwarded to Council members as an information item), regarding police service, be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 4A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Saint John Police Force Implementation Team Update Cst. David Parks and Chief Sherwood presented the previously- submitted update report on the activities during the past week of the Saint John Police Force Implementation Team, and responded to questions on the issue of relocating the Cashiers' Office from the Lobby to the Mall level at City Hall so that the former space could be occupied by the Police thereby providing a Police presence at street level, permitting the Force to better serve the public and better utilize some of its sworn personnel and providing easier client access. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Police Force Implementation Team updating Council on its activities of the past week -- be received and filed. During discussion the Mayor noted the lack of signage on the City Hall building to identify the presence therein of the Saint John Police Force and, on the issue of client parking, Cst. Parks advised that the Team envisaged taking over additional parking on Chipman Hill; and, in response to the Mayor's request for information on the major issue in which the Force was involved at this time, Chief Sherwood offered to submit quarterly reports to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *4A. Copy Of Frank Rodgers' Letter To Solicitor General On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the copy of the letter from Mr. Frank Rodgers to Solicitor General Jane Barry commenting on the Solicitor General's letter of March 4 to Common Council; and asking her to examine two provisions in the Police Act before proclamation takes place -- be received and filed, and the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor for input and a report to Council. 86-301 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 The mover and seconder of the initial motion to receive and file the above letter agreed, at Councillor Knibb's suggestion, to refer the matter to the City Manager and the City Solicitor for input so that, before proclamation of the Police Act, Council could have discussion in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Ports Canada Police Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick suggesting that it is imperative that Council discuss the Ports Canada Police issue with a view to taking a position; and stating questions which should be answered in this regard. 6. Future Of Ports Canada Police In Saint John Consideration was also given to a letter from Councillor Knibb referring to the March 14 announcement by Federal Transport Minister David Anderson of the abolition of the Ports Canada Police and the introduction of a new model of security and policing for Canada's six major ports to be in place by the fall of 1997, as well as to the August 12, 1996 presentation to Council on the Port Police issue; and stating a resolution for Council's adoption. 12. Ports Canada Police Consideration was also given to a report from the Chief of Police advising that, in view of previous commitments and other critical issues, staff has not been able to compile a descriptive and detailed report of the implications and ramifications of the abolition of the Ports Canada Police would have on the Saint John Police Force, as requested in Committee of the Whole on March 17 and, while he would not have a written report at this meeting, he would have additional information which will assist Council in its deliberations on this very important issue which affects the community. 22. Canada Ports Corporation Police Local 1925, CUPE - Request To Appear Re Port Police Issue Consideration was also given to a letter from Canada Ports Corporation Police, Local 1925, CUPE, requesting to appear before Common Council at this meeting, having been informed that their jobs at the Port are being eliminated and the City of Saint John will have responsibility for policing the Port. On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that permission be granted for a representative of Canada Ports Corporation Police, Local 1925, CUPE, to address Council at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Arthur Ross of Canada Ports Corporation Police, Local 1925, CUPE, addressed Council in the above regard and, referring to a prepared brief (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this time), put forth the position that a 30- year proactive police service could not be eliminated and replaced with security guards and reactionary emergency response policing in that, clearly, criminal activity would increase at and through the Port of Saint John; and expressed the view that it was now incumbent upon the City of Saint John to ensure adequate policing at the Port of Saint John by securing, through negotiation, sufficient funds from the Federal and Provincial Governments and the Saint John Port Corporation. During discussion Mr. Ross responded in the negative to the Mayor's question as to whether or not the above presentation had been made to the Saint John 86-302 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 Port Corporation, and clarified the request to Council in terms of the need at the Port of site-dedicated policing and for the members of Local 1925 to be involved in any solution to this issue so that their expertise in policing within the Port can continue. Councillor Gould suggested that a motion should be put forward to the forthcoming meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Ottawa in June taking the stand that the Federal Government must retain the Federal police force at the ports; and Councillor Brown concurred that a position should be taken by the ports concerned so that they can be united in their negotiations with the Federal Government. In response to Deputy Mayor Chase, Mr. Ross advised that the above presentation was much the same as that presented to the Standing Committee on Transport. 22. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of Canada Ports Corporation Police, Local 1925, CUPE, regarding port policing, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the above letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick regarding the Ports Canada Police be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. On motion of Councillor Waldschutz Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that Council bring forth for consideration at this time the Chief of Police's report on Ports Canada Police, being item 12 on the agenda of this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Chief Sherwood, referring to the above report, expressed concern about what would come as a result of negotiations with the Port Authority and advised that, while he has not had an opportunity as yet to review it in depth, a proposal has been put forth to him projecting that the transitional training for any police officers who would come to the City from the Ports Canada Police would involve a period of six weeks which, if they were to come to the City as probationary constables, would represent a cost of approximately $8,000 plus per officer for training and equipment. Chief Sherwood also advised that, currently, the Saint John Police Force would provide about 60 to 75 hours per year in the way of assistance to the Ports Canada Police on criminal issues primarily, and noted the ongoing liaison between the two when information is exchanged relative to various issues affecting policing in an around the City; and made the observation that, with respect to Mr. Ross' reference to the fact that approximately 75% of the Ports Canada Police activity involved proactive policing and crime prevention, a value figure per hour could not be given in that context and, in the absence of crime, it is generally assumed the police officers are doing a good job at what they do. 6. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent 86-303 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 RESOLVED that Common Council establish a committee to negotiate with the Saint John Port Corporation and other involved parties to retain the services of a majority of the Ports Canada Police officers in Saint John and to secure adequate funding on a continuing basis by the Saint John Port Corporation. The initial motion proposed was that stated in the above-mentioned letter from Councillor Knibb that Common Council establish a committee to negotiate with the Saint John Port Corporation and other involved parties to retain the services of a majority of the Ports Canada Police Officers in Saint John by incorporating them into a designated Port Police Squad as part of the City's Police Force, and to secure adequate funding on a continuing basis for this Squad by the Saint John Port Corporation. Councillor Brown advised that he could not support the motion in that it basically predetermined the direction the negotiations should take. In response to Deputy Mayor Chase's suggestion that the motion should be amended to the effect that Council support an amendment to Bill C-44 - Canada Marine Act, which would in essence state that the Minister shall ensure that site-dedicated police officers are provided by the local port authority and that the local port authorities shall make arrangements with their municipal police forces to pay the cost of providing site- dedicated police officers, the Mayor expressed the view that this would be a new motion. Councillor Trites advised that, as management and deployment of personnel would be beyond Council's mandate and must be done within the negotiating process as to the best use and the best manner in which a combined force could be used if that were ultimately the decision, he could support the motion if the words "by incorporating them into a designated Port Police Squad as part of the City's Police Force" and "for this Squad" were removed; and Councillor Ball expressed support of a motion as suggested by Councillor Trites. Councillor Gould advised that he would have no hesitation supporting a motion urging the Minister of Transport to retain the harbour police as a continuing Federal police force at the Port of Saint John, but he could not support negotiating for the City to assume responsibility for the policing of the Port at this time in that, to do so even if the City were adequately paid for it, this would only be the beginning from that time on of the City becoming responsible for so many other things, such as a fire boat, and also that the Port of Saint John needs a Federally- funded marine division. Councillor Waldschutz, in suggesting that there was no need for Council to rush in this particular issue, commented on the basis that it should not be of concern to Council if an owner and user were satisfied that he could control his own on-site security and that Council should not allow the success of the Port to be jeopardized by permitting its costs to escalate, and also that Council should let the recently-announced Task Force come up with a determination and then take its stand; and expressed concern about the emergency response side of things and water policing. The Mayor advised that she could not support the motion as proposed with respect to Council negotiating with the Federal Government and the Saint John Port Corporation, although Council should do its best to ensure that adequate funding is provided if the City has to provide police service at the Port; suggested that Council should give the Chief of Police the necessary time to find out what the policing needs at the Port are and so advise Council; and expressed concern that, with the issue of amalgamation outstanding, the City's policing needs are in question, as well as about the lack of reference in the Perivale + Taylor report about the need for additional police officers in the City, the unknown outcome of the current contract negotiations with Local 61, and funding. During discussion the mover and seconder of the initial motion agreed to change the motion as set out above. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor and Councillors Brown, Gould and Waldschutz voting "nay". 20. Roger Woolway Re Welsh Chapter Formation On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites 86-304 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Roger Woolway advising of the formation of a Welsh Chapter for the City of Saint John -- be received and filed and wish the Welsh Chapter well. Mr. Woolway's presence in the Council Chamber was noted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Proposal Call For Real Estate AQent Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager with respect to the proposal call for a real estate agent, further to the report to Committee of the Whole on March 3. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: (1) thank all those who submitted proposals to become the City's listing agent on selected City-owned land for sale; (2) inform Clarence Blois and Theo Gagnon of Realty World - Today's Realty, that they have been selected as the Real Estate Agents to market City-owned lands, as per Proposal Call 97-01; (3) authorize an agreement between the City and Clarence Blois and Theo Gagnon of Realty World - Today's Realty, for the purpose of listing for sale, upon the terms and conditions therein, the lots described in the submitted Schedule A; and (4) authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the necessary documentation. Councillor Brown questioned the criteria for selection and Mr. MacKinnon noted the initial report to Council in Committee of the Whole on March 3 and offered, should Council want additional information, to summarize all of the information and the rating system used in making the above recommendation. (Councillors Trites and Vincent withdrew from the meeting during the above discussion.) On motion of Councillor Brown Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for further information. Question being taken the tabling motion was lost, a tie vote having been created with Councillors Ball, Chase, Knibb and Waldschutz voting "nay". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. License Agreement Praxair Canada Inc. For Pipeline CrossinQ Grandview Avenue Read a report from the City Manager advising that, as part of site development process further to Praxair Canada Inc. and Irving Oil Limited's agreement to facilitate the removal of up to 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide per day from the Irving Refinery's emissions, Praxair will have to extend a 24-inch pipeline from the Refinery, under Grandview Avenue, to the plant and Praxair also wants to extend a rail line over Industrial Drive to the rear of its property; submitting a recommendation in this regard focusing on the pipeline issue due to the nature of the proposed installation date; and advising the intent to present the license agreement for the rail line to Council at a later date. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council (1) authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to 86-305 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 execute a license agreement respecting Praxair Canada Inc. for a pipeline crossing at Grandview Avenue; and (2) authorize staff to issue any required permits to facilitate the installation of the pipeline. (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Re Request For Plowing & SandinQ Of Savoy Lane On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager responding to the request considered by Council on February 24 from Gizelle Bernier for plowing and sanding of Savoy Lane, by explaining why Savoy Lane, designated as Private 2, is an entirely different situation from other roads that are designated as Private 1 within the City boundaries as indicated in the submitted 1972 letter which was part of previous submissions to Council, and also that there are quite a number of access lanes similar to Savoy Lane that were recently named as part of the E-911 service; expressing the opinion that, as resources for street maintenance are being cut, it would not be reasonable to expand services to streets and roads that are on private property; and recommending that the requested service not be provided to Savoy Lane -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted and Ms. Bernier be so informed. (Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.) Mr. Robichaud advised staff's intent to address and report to Council on the issues relevant to private roads in that, with the E-911 service and the naming of all streets and roads, staff now knows the location of all such roads, although generally the City has been quite consistent in its services on private roads. Councillor Brown suggested that, rather than adopt the recommendation not to provide the requested service on Savoy Lane while there would be some service provided to Allen Road, it would be more prudent to table the matter until the staff report is received rather than set the policy for Savoy Lane at this time; and asked to amend the motion so as to advise Ms. Bernier that the City would be following up and she would be notified of any change, and the Mayor suggested that, as the proposed amendment was almost the opposite of the motion, Councillor Brown could vote against the motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Brown voting "nay". 10. Tender For PrintinQ Visitor Guides On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Trans-Continental Printing Ltd., in the amount of $419.53/m (plus taxes) for 75m units, be accepted for the printing of the City of Saint John Visitor Guides. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Response To Cormier Report On Municipal Restructuring In Region *11A. Suburban Mavors' Ad Hoc Committee On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that, given the issue and the time, the City Manager's report in response to the Cormier report on municipal restructuring in the Region and the letter from the Suburban Mayors' Ad Hoc 86-306 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 Committee in this regard be laid on the table for one week. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 13. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 32-34 Paddock Street Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation with respect to the submitted application of Fundy Cable Ltd., with regard to property at 32-34 Paddock Street, have been completed, and the date for objections expired on March 19, with no written objections having been received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Fundy Cable Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 32-34 Paddock Street 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, April 28, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 306 Westmorland Road Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation with respect to the submitted application of Mr. Floyd Norman, with regard to property at 306 Westmorland Road, have been completed, and the date for objections expired on March 19, with no written objections having been received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Floyd Norman for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 306 Westmorland Road 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, April 28, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for the March 17, 1997 public hearing with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 742 Sand Cove Road.) 15. Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone 742 Sand Cove Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-431 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 742 Sand Cove Road (NBGIC Number 55117063), from "R-1 B" One-Family Residential to "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential 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 the following conditions: (i) the development occur in general accordance with the submitted proposal; and (ii) the site be developed in accordance with a detailed site plan to be approved by the Development Officer, which 86-307 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 will provide for a driveway and turning area so that all vehicles can exit the property driving forward. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-431 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. (Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.) 16. Board Of Trustees Of City Of Saint John Pension Plan 1996 Annual Report On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that 1996 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the City of Saint John Pension Plan be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *16A. Lease Of 125 Station Street Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation with respect to the lease of land at 125 Station Street approved by Council on February 26, 1996 (such lease subsequently amended in accordance with Common Council resolution of December 9, 1996). On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council (a) approve the termination of the lease between the City and Canadian National Railway for the land occupied by the former VIA Rail Station at 125 Station Street, effective on such date as is agreeable to Canadian National Railway; and (b) approve the payment of all property taxes due on the land occupied by the former VIA Rail Station which was to be leased to VIA Rail. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. The Salvation Army - Sign Placement At KinQ's Square On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from The Salvation Army requesting permission to place a 4' x 8' sign at King's Square to keep the public informed of the Red Shield Campaign in May -- be received and filed and permission be granted. The Mayor asked if the sign proposed would be placed in the King's Square sign to which Mr. Butler replied that the sign would be a separate, stand-alone sign of the type currently in place advertising the Kidney Foundation's campaign. The Mayor expressed concern that, as the purpose of the King's Square promotional sign was to advertise such events collectively so that individual signs would not be placed in King's Square, granting the above request could lead to other such requests. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Waldschutz voting "nay". 86-308 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 18. Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. Re-ZoninQ Of 1032 Hillcrest Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. for the re-zoning of property at 1032 Hillcrest Road 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, April 28, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Mike White - Agreement For Operation Of Rockwood Park Children's Farm & Barn On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Mike White suggesting that the part of Common Council resolution of February 24, 1997 with regard to the operation of the Rockwood Park Children's Farm and Horse Barn stating that "a proposal call be issued" should be cancelled and City staff be directed to furnish a proposal for the future operation of the children's Farm and Horse Barn to him before it is presented to any other party or a public call for proposals is made in accordance with the agreement -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. O'Brien Roofing Ltd. - Re-Zoning Of Walsh Lane Off Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the application of O'Brien Roofing Ltd. for the re-zoning of property on Walsh Lane off Rothesay Avenue 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, April 28, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. R.E. & J.E. Friars Limited Amendment To Section 39 Conditions Re-ZoninQ 17 Foster Thurston Drive On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of R. E. & J. E. Friars Limited for an amendment to the Section 39 conditions of re-zoning of 17 Foster Thurston Drive 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, April 28, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 86-309 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1997 24. R.G. McDonald - Lawson & Creamer's Involvement In Airport Issue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from R.G. McDonald commenting on the involvement in the Airport issue of the law firm of Lawson & Creamer in view of comments made by this firm in the Kennebecasis Valley with respect to the City of Saint John -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Constance Garnett Re Police Service On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Ms. Constance Garnett questioning if the law has changed within the last two years with respect to spitting in a person's face -- be referred to the Chief of Police. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. The Mayor noted her intent to commence Committee of the Whole at 8:15 o'clock p.m. on this date. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk