2000-12-04_Minutes
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DECEMBER 4, 2000
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the fourth day of December, A.D., 2000, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzpatrick, Titus, Trites, Vincent and White
- and -
Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A.
Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of
Corporate Services; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of
Environment and Development Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; S. Galbraith, Director of
Works; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; W. Edwards,
Building Inspector; R. Simonds, Deputy Fire Chief; C. Cogswell,
Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C.
Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Rev. Paul Pattison of
Bethany Pentecostal Church offered the opening prayer.
The Mayor advised her intent, with the consensus of Council, to move to
item 6 on the agenda of this meeting for the presentation of the 2000 Santa Claus
Parade awards.
6. Mayor's Remarks
Santa Claus Parade - Presentation Of Awards
Anne Merzetti, Chair of the Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee,
expressed appreciation to those involved in the 48th Annual Santa Claus Parade held on
November 18, 2000, particularly the Saint John Police and Fire Departments, City
Transit, Saint John Energy, the Saint John Fire Police, and the Radio Club, as well as
Committee members and Parade judges; and advised that the Year 2001 Parade would
be held on Saturday, November 17, commencing at 6:00 o'clock p.m. Ms. Merzetti
announced the 2000 Santa Claus Parade entry winners to whom the Mayor, assisted by
"Santa Claus", presented awards in the various categories as follows: Honourable
Mention - Coca Cola, Saint John Boys and Girls Club (not present), the Saint John
Police Department, Acadian Stained Glass, and the Canada Post Letter Carriers; Best
Twirlers - Fundy Twirlers & Starlettes; Best Cheerleaders - St. Rose School; Best
Association - Saint John the Baptist/King Edward Home and School; Best Commercial -
Cendant; Best HiQh School - Simonds High School; Best MarchinQ Band - #527
Simonds Air Cadets (not present); Best Use Of LiQhts - Irving Oil (not present);
Chairman's Choice - Shades of Green; Best Industrial - LaFarge Construction Materials;
and Best Parade Entry - Saint John Energy. The Mayor acknowledged the efforts of the
Annual Santa Claus Parade Committee, and congratulated the participants on their
entries in the 2000 Parade, and presented the Committee chair and "Santa Claus" with a
token of appreciation.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of
Common Council, held on November 20, 2000, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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3(a) Section 39 Amendment To Conditions
Of Re-ZoninQ Of 231 Churchill Boulevard
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed
on the September 14, 1998 re-zoning of the property situated at 231 Churchill Boulevard
(NBGIC Number 55096440), to permit live entertainment, including musicians, theatrical
performances and dinner theatre, within a licensed lounge, as requested by Estee
Entertainment 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 one letter expressing concern
about the proposal considered at the Committee's November 28, 2000 meeting at which
Stephen Tobias, on behalf of the applicant, expressed agreement with the staff
recommendation; and setting out a recommendation to amend the Section 39 conditions
of re-zoning of the property situated at 231 Churchill Boulevard.
Stephen Tobias, President of Estee Entertainment Ltd., appeared in
support of the application, indicating his agreement with the above recommendation.
The Mayor advised that the Planning Advisory Committee
recommendation should indicate that all live entertainment and/or recorded music must
not be detectable beyond 100 feet of the licensed facility, rather than within 100 feet of
the licensed facility.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions
imposed on the September 14, 1998 re-zoning of the property situated at 231 Churchill
Boulevard (NBGIC Number 55096440) by deleting condition (e) and replacing it with the
following: "(e) Live entertainment in the licensed facility is limited to comedians, theatrical
performances, musical theatre, and musical entertainment consisting of singers and
non-amplified musical instruments. All live entertainment and/or recorded music must
not be detectable beyond 100 feet of the licensed facility."
Reference was made to the above-mentioned letter of concern (copies of
which were distributed to Council members at this meeting), and Mr. Baird spoke to the
issue of enforcement should noise go to adjacent property owners and be a problem to
them.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the correspondence in
the above regard be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Street ClosinQ By-law Amendment - Americo Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law amendment to stop up and
close a portion of Americo Road, and no written objections were received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The
City Of Saint John", with regard to Americo Road, be read a first time.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The
City Of Saint John", with regard to Americo Road, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
5. Municipal Plan Amendment Re 2494 Loch Lomond Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment
to amend Schedule 2-A and Section 2.4.7.15 by redesignating a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 3600 square meters (0.9 acres), located at 2494 Loch Lomond
Road (NBGIC Numbers 448183 and 55058242), from Unserviced Residential to Light
Industrial (Approved Development) classification, to permit re-zoning of the parcel of
land from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to a special zone that
would permit the continuing use of the property for an auto body/repair shop and
dwelling, as requested by Truman Hayward.
6. Mayor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary proclaimed December 4, 2000 as 527 Simonds Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets Day in the City of Saint John and noted that this Squadron
was celebrating its 50th anniversary.
7. Tender For Contract 2000-8
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager advising that Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd., the contractor for Contract
2000-8, City Road water and sewer renewal and Church Avenue water meter,
substantially completed the work on the City Road portion on September 19, 2000, with
the Church Avenue portion scheduled to be completed in April 2001, and the final
contract value for the City Road portion, based on the final quantities together with
additional work done or changes made, is calculated at $612,432.15, a difference of
$124,316.85 from the tendered price of $488,115.30, due essentially to an increase in
quantities of materials installed and for unforeseen piping conditions discovered during
construction which resulted in several change orders approved by the engineer for extra
work completed by the contractor; and also advising that a review of the 2000 Capital
Program indicates that the costs of a number of other projects will be less than
estimated and, as such, funds are available to cover these additional costs, be received
and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Closure Of Portion Of Acorn Drive, Westgate
Park Subdivision, 1854 ManawaQonish Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager advising that Acorn Drive in the Westgate Park Subdivision at 1854
Manawagonish Road has never been constructed and used by the public and since
1994, when the City approved the Fountains at Westgate phase of the development, it
has been recognized and accepted that a small portion of Acorn Drive would not be
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developed due to the proposed realignment of this public street right-of-way and,
although it had been the Planning Department's practice at the time of the review of the
applicant's proposal to automatically close this portion of street upon filing of the new
amending subdivision plan pursuant to Section 57(3)(b) of the Community Planning Act,
the Department has since been advised that a formal street closure by by-law is
necessary in order to bring about this change in the street pattern; and recommending
that Common Council: (1) authorize the advertising of its intention to consider a by-law
to stop up and close a 2429-square metre (26, 146-square foot) portion of Acorn Drive
(public street) as generally shown on the submitted plan of survey; (2) in the event the
by-law to stop up and close the above-mentioned portion of Acorn Drive is enacted,
authorize the transfer of the closed portion to the developer of the Fountains at Westgate
Subdivision; and (3) authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute all necessary
documents with respect to these mentioned matters, be received and filed and the
recommendation adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Amendment To July 17, 2000 Council Resolution
Cost-SharinQ AQreement For Moore Street Work
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that,
further to Common Council resolution of July 17, 2000 approving a cost-sharing
agreement with LSO Enterprises Ltd. for needed improvements to Moore Street as part
of a 15-unit residential redevelopment in this area, the developer has requested an
interim payment of $203,000 for the underground work completed to date on the right-of-
way and has indicated a willingness to defer payment for the housing units that are or
will be finished, with the $6,000 per unit to become payable only if the remaining street
work is done prior to June 15, 2001; and recommending an amendment to the Common
Council in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the Council resolution of July 17, 2000 dealing with cost sharing between
the City and LSO Enterprises Ltd. for work on Moore Street be amended as follows: (1)
item no. 4 be deleted and replaced with the following: (4) the payment of $203,000 plus
HST to be made to LSO Enterprises Ltd. as soon as reasonably possible following the
Chief City Engineer certifying in writing that the underground piping for Moore Street
from Sta. 0+000 to Sta. 0+180 and the placement thereon of granular material has been
satisfactorily completed; and (2) item no. 5 be deleted and replaced with the following:
(5) the payment of $90,000 to LSO Enterprises Ltd. shall be made in fifteen (15) equal
installments of $6,000 each upon substantial completion of each of the first fifteen (15)
units, provided LSO Enterprises Ltd. has prior to June 15,2001 substantially completed
the underground and surface work on Moore Street (including paving, concrete curbing,
sidewalk and landscaping) as certified in writing by the Chief City Engineer; and further
that the agreement between the City and LSO Enterprises Ltd., dated the 2nd of
November 2000, be amended accordingly and the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the amending agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Fundy ReQion Solid Waste Commission's 2001 BudQet
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager commenting
on the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission's 2001 budget as submitted to Council on
November 14, 2000, the increase of approximately $1,000,000 over the Commission's
2000 Operating Budget being attributable to (1) commencement of a composting
operation at the Crane Mountain landfill and the distribution of compost carts to
households in the area at a budgeted cost of $348,000 in 2001 ($252,000 for processing
of the compost material and $96,00 for collection carts), (2) an increase of $360,000 in
capital expenditures from operating funds, (3) an increase of $100,000 in public
education costs, and (4) an increase of $60,000 in leachate management costs; and
advising that, given the wide spread between the proposed tipping fee for residue waste
versus segregated compost material, the City's cost could be significantly higher than
budgeted amounts if the Commission is unsuccessful in promoting participation in the
composting program.
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On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council encourage its representative on the Fundy Region Solid
Waste Commission to support the 2001 budget submission of the Fundy Region Solid
Waste Commission, along with associated borrowing resolutions.
Councillor Court expressed concern about the City Manager's
recommendation in light of the indication in the above report that the City's costs could
be significantly higher than budgeted amounts if the Commission was unsuccessful in
promoting participation in the composting program, noting that the Commission had not
reached its target projected for the blue bin program, and Mr. Beckett made the
observation that the substantive part of the Commission's program was previously
approved by Council under separate discussion with the Commission and its budget
reflects what could be viewed as a reasonable estimate of what it expects the diversion
rates to be for the upcoming year based on the Commission's experience looking at
other communities in terms of curbside collection carts and factoring into its budget their
success factors, and the Commission's budget is an accumulation of, basically, a series
of previous approvals from Council's standpoint that are now reflected in the overall
numbers, including tipping fee numbers of which Council was advised a year ago.
Councillor Vincent, noting his opposition to this project from day one, spoke on the basis
of his view that the project was becoming more and more runaway with every budget
and that, while it was redundant for him to keep on voting nay, he had no other
alternative because the project would eventually put the City in such a devastating
financial position that future Councils would wonder how anything could become so
exorbitant compared to the $10 or $12 million the project was to cost.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Vincent
voting "nay".
* Added Items
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the City Manager's
recommendations with regard to (1) a mutual release with Elm City Paving Ltd. on
Contract 2000-3, asphalt resurfacing and (2) a partial release of easement on Golden
Grove Road, which were considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date, be
added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as items 10A and 10B,
respectively.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
*10A. Mutual Release Re Contract 2000-3
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute
the submitted mutual release with Elm City Paving Ltd. regarding Contract 2000-3,
asphalt resurfacing 2000, to remove from the contract the resurfacing of McAllister Drive
between Highmeadow Drive and Loch Lomond Road, including the intersection.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
*10B. Partial Release Of Easement, Golden Grove Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the City of Saint John release a 37 :t m2 portion of the municipal
services easement over NBGIC Number 551464270n an unused portion of the old
Golden Grove Road right-of-way, near McAllister Drive, as generally shown on the
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submitted plan, provided that prior thereto the owner of NBGIC Number 55146427, at his
sole means and expense (1) relocates the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains
to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer, (2) grants to the City of Saint John any
easement for municipal services as required by the Chief City Engineer for the relocation
of the said municipal services, and (3) prepares all plans required for the release or
granting of easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Municipal Plan Amendment & Re-ZoninQ 11 KinQ William 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 have been completed with regard to the submitted application of General
Freight Carriers Inc. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property located
at 11 King William Road, and the submitted letters in objection were received in this
regard.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the application of
General Freight Carriers Inc. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property
located at 11 King William Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a
report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this
regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, February 5, 2001, at 7:00 o'clock
p.m.
In response to Councillor Titus' questions on the process in terms of
Council not proceeding further with the application or Council members voting against
the above referral motion, Mr. Nugent expressed the opinion that, as there was no
requirement in the legislation for Council to hold a public hearing every time someone
submitted an application for an amendment to the Municipal Plan or Zoning By-law,
there was an opportunity at this juncture for Council to decide in good faith that it was
not going to proceed any further, although the legislation did not give any indication of
the grounds on which a decision not to proceed further would be appropriate, nor was he
aware of any cases in New Brunswick that dealt with that question, and Council
members would be ill advised to arbitrarily say no. Mr. Nugent addressed the issue of
individual Councillors participating in the public hearing, having voted against the referral
motion and not on the prevailing side, believing they were in possession at this stage of
all the material information that would allow them to come to a conclusion, referring to
the test to which each Councillor must go through at the time of the public hearing in
asking himself if he had irreversibly made up his mind and was not able to be convinced
of a position other than that tentatively held.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase,
Court and Titus voting "nay'.
(Councillor Ball withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for the
November 20, 2000 public hearing of the proposed re-zoning of property located
adjacent to 1 Golden Grove Road.)
12. Zoning By-law Amendment & Imposing Of Section 39
Conditions - Property Adjacent To 1 Golden Grove Road
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P.100-544 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John",
insofar as it concerns re-zoning all (or that portion not already zoned "B-2" General
Business) of a parcel of land located adjacent to 1 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number
55146427), having an area of approximately 2000 square metres (1/2 acre), from "P"
Park to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the
Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto:
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AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning
Act, the said re-zoning be subject to the following conditions: (a) the owner must
maintain the parking area and the entrance driveway with asphalt pavement; (b) the
owner must enclose the paved areas with continuous cast-in-place concrete curbs in
order to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage; (c) curbing of the
driveway must extend onto the City right-of-way to join with the street side curb and
sidewalk; (d) the owner must provide adequate site drainage facilities (including catch
basins, where necessary) in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the
owner and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate; (e) the
owner must landscape all areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways,
walkways, parking or loading areas, and the landscaping must extend onto the City
street right-of-way to the edge of the street curb/sidewalk; (f) the site must be developed
and maintained in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared by the owner and
subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all
buildings, parking areas, driveways, loading areas, free-standing signs, exterior lighting,
landscaped areas and any other site features; (g) the site plan indicated in condition (f)
must be submitted to the Development Officer no later than January 31, 2001; (h) the
owner must complete all improvements shown on the approved site and drainage plans
no later than September 30, 2001; (i) the applicant must provide security, in the form of
cash or letter of credit, in an amount to be determined by the Building Inspector and with
an expiry date no earlier than November 30, 2001, to guarantee completion of all work
illustrated on the approved site and drainage plans; and U) the development of the site
must not be subsequently altered except in accordance with a revised site plan,
prepared by the owner and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, and any
resulting approved changes to the site development must be completed within one year
of approval of the revised site plan.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P.100-544 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 Ball re-entered the meeting.)
13. Traffic By-law Amendment - Truck Route Violations
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made
Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with
regard to truck route violations, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate
Common Seal be affixed thereto.
(Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.)
The by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On
Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act,
1973, And Amendments Thereto", was read in its entirety.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Legal Session Resolution - Payment Of Award Of Compensation,
Interest, Costs - Peeter Vihvelin Et AI V. The City Of Saint John
Read a letter from the Common Clerk setting out a resolution adopted in
Legal Session of Council on November 20,2000.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Solicitor, Common Council authorize the Commissioner of Finance to issue a
cheque payable to the law firm of Gilbert, McGloan, Gillis in trust, for an amount of
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approximately $30,500 as shown in the submitted calculations, representing the award
of compensation, interest from January 1996, costs and disbursements in the matter of
Peeter Vihvelin et al v. the City of Saint John.
(Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
voting "nay".
15. 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 November 20, 2000, when there
were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzpatrick, Titus,
Trites, Vincent and White, and your Committee submits the following recommendations,
namely:
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its
resolution of September 11,2000 pertaining to Wellington Street by: (1) deleting
wherever it occurs "2,300 :t m2" and substituting therefor "1,660 :t m2"; and (2) deleting
"9,400" and substituting therefor "6,800", and all other aspects of the resolution remain
the same.
2. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John
acquire a fee simple interest in a 28 :t m2 portion of NBGIC Number 298166 at 597
Rothesay Avenue (as generally shown on the submitted plan), from Earlen and Frances
Getchell for the price of $565 (plus HST, if applicable), such property required to
accommodate the Marsh Creek Bridge replacement and street widening project and, as
part of the transaction, the City of Saint John will: (1) prepare any plan of survey required
for conveyance purposes; (2) pay to a maximum of $300 the legal costs incurred by
Earlen and Frances Getchell to facilitate this transaction; (3) where applicable, reinstate
the subject property to the same or better condition as existing prior to construction
including the relocation of hydro poles and related street signage; and (4) authorize the
Mayor and Common Clerk to sign all relevant documents.
3. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John
acquire a fee simple interest in an 81 :t m2 portion of NBGIC Number 55123152 at 584
Rothesay Avenue (as generally shown on the submitted plan), from Rowland and
Majorie Daye for the price of $4,500 (plus HST, if applicable), such property required to
accommodate the Marsh Creek Bridge Replacement and Street Widening Project; and,
as part of the transaction, the City of Saint John will: (1) prepare any plan of survey
required for conveyance purposes; (2) pay to a maximum of $300 the legal costs
incurred by Rowland and Majorie Daye to facilitate this transaction; (3) where applicable,
reinstate the subject property to the same or better condition as existing prior to
construction including the relocation of hydro poles and related street signage; and (4)
authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign all relevant documents.
December 4, 2000,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
15.1. Amendment To Council Resolution Re Proposed
Closure And Subsequent Sale Of WellinQton Street
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that section 1 of the above
report be adopted.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.2. Acquisition Of Property 597 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that section 2 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.3. Acquisition Of Property 584 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that section 3 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Greater Saint John Economic Development
Commission (Enterprise Saint John) 2001 Objectives
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Greater Saint
John Economic Development Commission, Incorporated (Enterprise Saint John)
submitting for Council's approval, as a follow up to its proposed budget for 2001, its
Objectives for 2001 as approved by the Board of Directors on November 22,2000, be
laid on the table until the Commission is available to make a presentation to Council and
respond to questions in this regard.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Deputy Mayor
Chase voting "nay".
16A. ReQional Facilities Commission - 2001 FundinQ Allocation
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from the Regional
Facilities Commission submitting a detailed schedule which shows the funding approved
for each of its participating facilities and a breakdown of funding by municipal unit for
2001, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Anna T. GeorQe - ParkinQ On Wentworth Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from Anna 1.
George commenting on the parking situation on Wentworth Street, and asking for
consideration in this regard, be referred to the City Manager and the Saint John Parking
Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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18. New Brunswick Anti-Poverty Association
Re Taxi By-law Committee Membership
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
New Brunswick Anti-Poverty Association suggesting the committee to look at the
proposed Taxi By-law changes should have at least one representative of citizens living
under the poverty line, be received and filed.
The initial motion to refer the above letter to the committee for
consideration as proposed by Councillor Trites and seconded by Councillor Vincent was
withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder, the Mayor having clarified that,
rather than there being a new Taxi By-law committee in place, a number of Council
members would be reviewing the proposed new By-law, which has been given first and
second readings, and perhaps recommending some amendments to it prior to
proceeding to third reading.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished KinQdom Park - Re Future
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter on behalf of the
Chairman and Board of Trustees of Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Incorporated
advising of its agreement, by motion, that the Cherry Brook Zoo would remain open,
being able to decrease its carry over deficit due to a fortuitous bequest and the support
of the community; and advising that the Board and staff will continue to look at
alternatives and options for future funding but will require the continued support of the
City of Saint John, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc. - Amendment
To Section 39 Conditions Re-ZoninQ, Chesley Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the application of
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc. for an amendment to the Section 39 conditions of re-
zoning of property on Chesley Drive be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for
a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this
regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, January 8, 2001, at 7:00 o'clock
p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Saint John Art Club Inc.; (b) Peter Buckland
Gallerv Re Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from (a) Saint
John Art Club Inc. and (b) Peter Buckland Gallery, in support of the Aitken Bicentennial
Exhibition Centre and its grant needs, be received and filed.
The initial motion proposed by Councillor Desmond to refer the above
letters to the Regional Facilities Commission was not seconded, the Mayor having
recommended that they be received and filed as there was no appeal on budgets
approved by the Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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DECEMBER 4, 2000
22. Ben Curry and Sheri Doiron - Removal Of
Ban On OverniQht ParkinQ On Main Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Ben Curry
and Sheri Doiron requesting the removal of the ban on overnight parking on Main Street
between Adelaide Street and Douglas Avenue, and submitting a petition from area
residents in this regard, be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned.
Common Clerk