1997-10-14_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Tuesday, the fourteenth day of October, AD. 1997, 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; P.
Woods, Acting 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; C. Campbell, Planner; W. Edwards,
Building Inspector; G. Tait, Fire Chief; A Martin, Assistant Deputy
Chief of Police; D. Parks, Police Constable; D. Oram, Police
Constable; J. Wilcox, Police Constable; Mrs. M. Munford,
Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Reverend Lloyd Lake of
Trinity Anglican Church offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on October 6, 1997, be approved as corrected.
Councillor Ball advised that, although the above minutes reflect that he
voted in the negative on item 7 dealing with options for times to consider police issues
and reports, he voted in the positive; and the Mayor advised that this would be
corrected and called for the question on the motion to approve the minutes as
corrected.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Municipal Plan Amendment And
(b) Re-ZoninQ 3030 Loch Lomond Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on
Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 3030 Loch
Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 332114), having an area of approximately 25,000
square feet, from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification;
and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same property from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family
Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit the
establishment of an upholstery shop on the property in addition to the existing home, as
requested by Ronald Savard, and 3{d) two letters of opposition were received in this
regard, one from Diane Savoie and one from Richard Walsh, as well as 3{e) a letter
from the applicant advising that he wished to withdraw his application.
3{c)
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and nine letters considered at
the Committee's October 7 meeting at which the applicant spoke in favour of his
proposal to operate a small upholstery shop on the subject property and indicated that
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he would abide by the suggested conditions listed on page 5 of the staff report,
including removal of the trailer which is presently attached to the rear of the garage,
and Mr. Richard Walsh spoke in opposition to the proposed re-zoning; advising of the
Committee's approval of the applicant's proposal as a similar/compatible use in the
"RS-1" zone, subject to the conditions listed and an additional condition requiring that
the garage area be attached to and integrated with the one-family dwelling; and
recommending that the proposed Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning be denied.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that Common Council accept
Mr. Ronald Savard's request to withdraw his application for a Municipal Plan
amendment and re-zoning of property at 3030 Loch Lomond Road.
Mr. Baird responded to questions with regard to the applicant's option to
proceed as a home industry, noting that Planning staff's report to the Planning Advisory
Committee outlined that option but recommended denial of the application for re-
zoning.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Re-Zone 271 KinQ William Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land at 271 King William
Road (NBGIC Number 287664), having an area of approximately 16.5 hectares (41
acres) and located to the east of King William Road and to the south of Highway 1,
from "RF" Rural to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, to permit the creation of
industrial lots on new public streets in the Spruce Lake Industrial Park, as requested by
Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., 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 considered at the Committee's
October 7 meeting at which Mr. Dan LeBlanc, on behalf of the applicant, expressed
support for the recommendation including the suggested 91-metre (300-foot) retention
of the existing "RF" Rural zoning along the Bay of Fundy, and one other presentation
was made in support of this suggested buffer from the coastline; and recommending
that Common Council re-zone approximately 16.5 hectares (41 acres) of land situated
to the east of King William Road and to the south of Highway No.1, also identified as
NBGIC Number 287664, from "RF" Rural to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, but
excluding that portion of the subject property that is 91 metres (300 feet) from the
shoreline of the Bay of Fundy.
Mr. Dan LeBlanc, General Manager of Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.,
appeared in support of the application and advised that, although the Planning
Advisory Committee's recommendation was different from the request, the applicant
agrees with it.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning approximately
16.5 hectares (41 acres) of land situated to the east of King William Road and to the
south of Highway No.1, also identified as NBGIC Number 287664, from "RF" Rural to
"1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, but excluding that portion of the subject property
that is 91 metres (300 feet) from the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy, 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
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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 approximately
16.5 hectares (41 acres) of land situated to the east of King William Road and to the
south of Highway No.1, also identified as NBGIC Number 287664, from "RF" Rural to
"1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, but excluding that portion of the subject property
that is 91 metres (300 feet) from the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy, be read a second
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed re-zoning be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary extended condolences to the family of Saint John Police
Corporal Stephen Patterson on the death of his wife, Lynda Audrey Patterson, on
October 9.
Mayor McAlary noted the forthcoming public meetings on the ward
system issue, and the 2nd Annual Rally of the Independence Day for Poverty on
October 17 at King's Square; and proclaimed October 18 to 26 to be Navy Week, and
October 19 to 25 to be Occupational Therapists Week and Health Promotion Wellness
Week in the City of Saint John, and Ms. Cathy LeBouthillier addressed Council in the
latter regard on behalf of the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation.
Councillor Waldschutz noted the vote at the last Council meeting on the
time to consider Police issues and reports as well as the lack of Police reports on the
agenda of this meeting, and asked if the Mayor would countenance him asking a
question of Assistant Deputy Chief Martin. The Mayor replied that this was not to be
taken under Mayor's remarks, the purpose for which was announcements or
proclamations, and Council has voted, by majority, on how to handle any issues on
Police, and such issues would be dealt with on next week's agenda starting at 3:00
o'clock p.m.
5. Senior Resource Centre
Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary submitting a
presentation that the members of the Senior Resource Centre would like to make to
Council at this meeting.
Mmes. Molly Wells and Jean Macaulay of the Senior Resource Centre
located at Brunswick Square addressed Council, in turn, on the purpose of the Centre
and its activities, as well as its proposed 1998 budget of $12,000, and the request for
the City's support through a grant of $6,000 to assist the Centre in carrying on the
maintenance of its office.
The Mayor thanked Mmes. Wells and Macaulay for their presentation
and the work done by the Centre, and advised that Council would refer this matter to its
budget sessions for consideration.
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9. Sanitary Sewer System Upgrading
RidQewood Complex. 400 Bav Street
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a
recommendation further to Common Council resolution of June 9, 1997 with regard to
servicing issues at the Ridgewood complex site, 400 Bay Street.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council accept the Province's offer to cost share the
construction of a sewage pumping station and system to service the Ridgewood site at
400 Bay Street on the basis that the City's contribution to the project is not to exceed
$264,000, and that funds be allocated to the 1998 Capital Program for the Water and
Sewerage Utility.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. HIP Grants #44. #45. #29. #34
The Mayor advised of a request that Council consider the City Manager's
recommendation on the HIP grants on an individual basis.
On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the City Manager's
recommendation on HIP grants be considered on an individual basis.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Council approve the Housing Incentive Program application of Rocca
Property Management Inc., HIP #44, for an estimated grant of $88,000 with regard to a
development on Millidge Avenue and Manners Sutton Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Arthurs
and Gould voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Council approve the Housing Incentive Program application of Blanchard
Homes Ltd., HIP #45, for an estimated grant of $160,000 with regard to a development
on Blanchard Lane, Cedar Point Estates.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Council approve a revision to the Housing Incentive Program application
of Joanne Batten and Dianne McAllister, HIP #34, to add 6 units and an additional
estimated grant of $36,000 with regard to a development on Park Street Extension and
Thornbrough Drive.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Council grant an extension to the end of 1997 to begin construction of
units for the Housing Incentive Program application of Dr. Paul Chase Professional
Corporation, HIP #29.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Independence Plus Incorporated
Re Handi-Bus Transit System
Consideration was given to a letter from Ms. Brenda Seeley, Executive
Director of Independence Plus Incorporated, requesting to appear before Council to
present an awareness of Handi-Bus, the accessible transit system operated by this
Company and subsidized by the Saint John Transit Commission, and submitting
information on Handi-Bus, including a request that the City of Saint John support
parallel transit system to its previous level of 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays through an insertion of $15,000 per year, with
the suggestion that this be funnelled through the Transit Commission of the City of
Saint John.
Mr. Keith MacManus, Chairman of the Handi-Bus Committee for
Independence Plus Incorporated; Ms. Brenda Seeley, Executive Director of
Independence Plus and Operations Manager for the Handi-Bus system; and Mr. Shane
Dugas, Board Chairman for Independence Plus, were present at the meeting; and Mr.
MacManus addressed Council on the operation of the Handi-Bus system, its growth
and hours of service, the number of vehicles involved, and cash revenues generated
through ridership and contracts with School District 8. Ms. Seeley apprised Council of
the need for an additional $15,000, through the Saint John Transit Commission's 1998
budget, to increase the hours of services to its previous level to allow primarily for
people who are dependent for medical needs at the Saint John Regional Hospital, and
for people who have had to cancel university courses and jobs which were scheduled
around the Handi-Bus hours.
During discussion Ms. Seeley noted that the City's budget for Handi-Bus
presently was an in-kind donation to the Saint John Transit Commission of $24,000 a
year whereby it provides the maintenance, fuel and oil, tires, insurance and any of
those types of things, while employees' wages were paid through contracts and fares;
and advised that they were before Council at this time with the Saint John Transit
Commission's approval.
5&6
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the presentation on
behalf of the Seniors Resource Centre in Brunswick Square, and the presentation on
behalf of Independence Plus Incorporated regarding the Handi-Bus system, be referred
to the budget process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Greater Saint John Economic Development
Commission (Enterprise Saint John)
Presentation Of 1997 Annual Report
Consideration was given to the following documentation submitted at this
meeting by the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (Enterprise
Saint John): (a) the 1997 Annual Report of Enterprise Saint John, including the 1996
Audited Financial Statements; (b) a sample prospect package; (c) a New England
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manufacturing promotional package; (c) "Communities In Bloom" submission; (e)
Report
on Business Magazine submission, "Quality of Life"; (f) Saint John Technology Career
Fair 1997, insert; (g) Bay of Fundy Business Opportunities newsletter; and (h)
newspaper insert, "Quality of Life".
Mr. Harry Gaunce, Chairman of the Greater Saint John Economic
Development Commission (Enterprise Saint John), introduced Commission members
Messrs. David Doyle, John Gardner, Stephen MacMackin, Bruce Dowd, Richard Oland,
Neil McKelvey and Herb Duncan, and General Manager Stephen Carson, and
Coordinator of Administration Susan Allen. Mr. Stephen Carson, highlighted the 1997
Annual Report, and Mr. Stephen MacMackin apprised Council of the activities of the
various Task Forces as outlined in the Annual Report. Mr. Gaunce concluded the
presentation by introducing members of the community who were present at the
meeting in support of Enterprise Saint John.
The Mayor expressed appreciation to the members of the delegation for
their major role in the concept of Team Saint John, bringing together organizations and
business leaders to assist the City in lobbying the other levels government for what is
best for the City of Saint John in terms of providing and keeping jobs and expanding
businesses and for working together to make it possible for the City's receipt of awards,
such as the best City in which to do business and for its quality of life and as the most
beautiful City in Canada in the recent Communities in Bloom project.
11. Municipal Plan Update
Parts Two And Nine
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting
the final drafts of Parts Two and Nine of the Municipal Plan, the new text proposed to
be added being shown in grey and the text proposed to be deleted being shown with a
line through it and boxes with explanatory notes regarding the changes being shown
throughout the chapters; advising that the current update was not intended to review in
detail and consider revising all the existing policies of the Plan but rather to incorporate
current development status and more recent policies already considered and approved
by Council, such as the strategies and neighbourhood plans; and also advising that
components still to be addressed are Part Five: Community Facilities, Part Seven:
Visual Appearance, Amenity and Design, Part Eight: Urban Renewal and Housing, and
the Appendix. The report comments on the submitted drafts and the key changes
proposed; and submits a recommendation in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Council receive the drafts of Parts Two and Nine of the Municipal
Plan update, being Land Use and Implementation, respectively, and initiate the process
for consideration of a Municipal Plan amendment to replace Parts Two and Nine with
the updated chapters as submitted.
Mr. Baird, through an overhead slide presentation, highlighted the
proposed updates to Parts Two and Nine of the Municipal Plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Payment Of Legal Fees
Pratt V. City Of Saint John
Read a report from the City Solicitor submitting for payment two
accounts relating to the defence of a claim brought against the City by Mr. Pratt
respecting his property at 1 Chipman Hill, previous invoices in this matter having been
paid under the City Solicitor's authorization; and setting out a resolution for payment of
the submitted accounts as, when added to the previously-paid amounts, they produce a
total which exceed the City Solicitor's spending authority.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the two submitted
accounts of Clark, Drummie & Company, totalling $1,803.47, in the matter of Pratt v.
City of Saint John, be paid.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12A. Re Greater Saint John
Economic Development Commission
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Solicitor further to Council's September 29 referral to him of a letter from Mr. Brian
Munro concerning the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission,
expressing the view that the Commission's use of the name and style "Enterprise Saint
John" for marketing purposes only is not improper, and the opinion that legislation
establishing the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (1) recognizes
the City's authority to approve or reject an annual budget submitted by the Commission;
and (2) does not confer upon the Commission the authority to disregard the budget
approved by Council so as to impose upon the City significantly increased liability for
funding the Commission's operation -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12B. Rev. Dr. Philip Lee (Applicant) And
Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
The City Of Saint John (Respondents)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Solicitor submitting for Council's information a copy of the written Decision in the matter
of Rev. Dr. Philip Lee (Applicant) and Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
(Respondent) and The City of Saint John (Respondent); noting that the Court
specifically relied on the Applicant's failure to show that he would suffer irreparable
injury or harm were the interlocutory injunction not granted and in this regard stated:
"There is absolutely no evidence that this (contamination of wells) could happen or is
likely to happen prior to trial and on the basis of the evidence before me, I do not
believe it will happen prior to trial. "; and advising that the Applicant has 30 days from
October 6, 1997 to appeal from the Decision -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. 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 Monday, October 6, 1997, when
there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick,
Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the
following recommendation, namely:-
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1. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Council authorize the
purchase of the leasehold interest of the property at 229 Waterloo Street from Mr. Keith
Getson for $1 (one dollar); and (2) subsequent to the City's acquisition of the leasehold
interest aforesaid, staff be authorized to cause the building to be demolished.
2. That Dayle Messer and Kathleen McDonald be appointed to Venue Saint
John.
Tuesday, October 14, 1997,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
13.1. Property At 229 Waterloo Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that section 1 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2. Appointments To Venue Saint John
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that section 2 of the
above report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Planning Advisory Committee
Section 101 Agreement For
1570 Latimer Lake Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that as recommended
by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council authorize the preparation and
execution of an agreement pursuant to Section 101 of the Community Planning Act
incorporating the conditions imposed by the Planning Advisory Committee relating to
the proposed variances, as set out in the submitted report from the Committee dated
October 8, 1997, with regard to the property at 1570 Latimer Lake Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Planning Advisory Committee
Zoning By-Law Amendment To
Prohibit Mobile SiQns In City
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the report from the
Planning Advisory Committee submitting a Planning staff report from which the
Committee adopted the recommendation that a variance to permit a third mobile sign at
Lansdowne Place be denied and which notes that the Zoning By-Law currently permits
commercial properties to have one or two mobile signs on each street frontage
depending on the size of the frontage and that there are two permitted mobile signs at
Lansdowne Place and two illegal mobile signs (including the sign which was the subject
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of the submitted report); expressing the opinion that these signs do not enhance the
image of the City and, in some cases, constitute a traffic safety hazard due to
placement in contravention of the setback requirements of the By-Law; and
recommending that Common Council initiate the process of amending the Zoning By-
Law to prohibit mobile signs within the City of Saint John -- be referred to the City
Manager for a report on the implication of pursuing such an amendment.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried.
16. Acknowledgements Of Receipt Of
Council Resolution Re Quebec
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letters from Deputy
Premier J. Raymond Frenette, Solicitor General Jane Barry, and Jean F. Dube, M.P.
Madawaska-Restigouche, acknowledging Common Council resolution of August 18,
1997 with regard to the Province of Quebec -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.)
17. Loraine Neil - Dome
From Old General Hospital
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs.
Loraine Neil advising that she recently read an article in the Times Globe newspaper
that the hospital dome was not going to be placed where first intended; and expressing
the hope that the dome would not be left some place out of sight -- be referred to the
City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Carleton Community Centre Advisory
Council & Concerned Parents - Request
To Meet Prior To More Cuts To Centre
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the letter from Ms.
Judith Miller for the Carleton Community Centre Advisory Council and Concerned
Parents, regarding a recent article in the local newspaper which indicated that City
Council ranked recreation facilities at a lesser priority than most other resources; and
advising that this group would like to meet with City representatives to discuss its
current and future needs and determine what would best benefit everyone -- be
referred to the City Manager for a joint presentation when the Recreation and Parks
Department presents its budget request.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. MindCare New Brunswick - Support
For Moosehead Skate-To-Care '98
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Neil
Blanchard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MindCare New Brunswick, requesting
the City's renewed commitment to Moosehead Skate-to-Care '98 to be held on
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February 7 and for permission, as in the past, to use the Lily Lake area, Interpretation
Centre and Rockwood Park Pavilion and for (1) preparation of the ice surface; (2)
plowing the Lake and campground areas, entrance and exit roads; (3) co-operation with
transportation
and parking strategies; (4) sleigh rides on February 7, 1998, weather permitting; (5)
waiver of the Pavilion and Interpretation Centre rental fees; and (6) site preparation,
operation and dismantling -- be received and filed and the request be granted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Inky Mark, M.P. (Dauphin-Swan River)
Re Canada's National Unity Issue
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Inky
Mark, M.P. (Dauphin-Swan River), following up on his letter considered by Council on
September 29 on the issue of Canada's national unity; and setting out three resolutions
which might be considered worthy of support -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. The White Ribbon Campaign
Support For 1997 CampaiQn
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
Jack Layton, Co-Chair of The White Ribbon Campaign, submitting information on the
1997 White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women; and requesting that
Council (1) proclaim White Ribbon Week November 28-December 6; (2) invite the
public to come to the municipal offices to get their white ribbons and sign the poster;
and (3) join in the national fund raising effort to provide desperately-needed support to
women's shelters, rape crisis centres, transition houses and advocacy programs across
Canada -- be received and filed and the Mayor proclaim the week as requested.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. The Marco Polo Project
Support For 1998 Initiative
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
Barry K. Ogden of The Marco Polo Project requesting that a letter of support for the
1998 initiative of having the famous Marco Polo commemorated on a stamp and a coin
-- be received and filed and a letter of support be forwarded as requested.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor advised that Council would meet in open session on
Saturday, October 25 on the 1998 budget; and reminded Council that the next regular
meeting of Council in open session would commence at 3:00 o'clock p.m. on October
20.
Adiournment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk