2001-01-22_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-second day of January, A.D. 2001, 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. T. 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; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility
Management; G. Tait, Fire Chief; R. Simonds, Deputy Fire Chief;
D. Jenner, Inspector, Police Force; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent;
Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Mrs. J. Ferrar,
Administrative Assistant.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and Rev. Jack Fancy of Kings
Valley Wesleyan Church offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on January 15, 2001, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To
Re-Zone 170 Simpson Drive
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 170
Simpson Drive, (NBGIC Number 301358,55066260,55066245 and 55066252) having
an area of approximately 3,170 square metres (34,120 square feet), from "R-1 B" One
Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, to construct a
semi-detached dwelling on the property, as requested by Dora M. Robichaud; and 3{c) a
petition in objection to the proposed amendment was received from residents of the Glen
Road and Simpson Drive area.
3{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and three letters in opposition to
the application; which were considered by the Committee at its January 16, 2001
meeting at which the applicant spoke in favour of the proposal and advised that she was
not in favour of the Section 39 condition recommending that she be responsible for the
installation of an eight inch water main to service the property; Ms. Robichaud indicated
she had an appraisal done for this property prior to applying for re-zoning that indicated
the site was serviced with municipal water and sewer. Ms. Roseanne Morris attended in
opposition to the application; and recommending that Common Council deny the
application for re-zoning and waive the re-zoning application fee.
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Mr. Roy Robichaud of 137 Glen Road appeared on behalf of the
applicant; stated they were not aware at the time of making application for the re-zoning
that they would be responsible for the installation of an eight inch water main to service
the property; and stated they no longer wish to continue with the proposed re-zoning.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council deny the application of Ms. Dora
Robichaud for the re-zoning of 170 Simpson Drive and waive the re-zoning application
fee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To
Re-Zone 327 Westmorland Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 327
Westmorland Road, (NBGIC Number 00320143) having an area of approximately 3,083
square metres (33,186 square feet), from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "P" Park classification, to permit the expansion of the Saint Joseph's
Cemetery onto the subject property, including the establishment of the Cemetery's
Offices into an existing dwelling, as requested by Saint John Diocesan Cemetery
Company Incorporated, 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 by the Committee at
its January 16, 2001 meeting at which Mr. Paul Daigle, secretary of the Saint John
Diocesan Cemetery Company Incorporated spoke in favour of the proposal; and
recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land located at 327
Westmorland Road, (NBGIC Number 00320143) having an area of approximately 3,083
square metres (33,186 square feet), from "RS-2" One and a Two Family Suburban
Residential to "P" Park classification.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-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 327 Westmorland Road, (NBGIC Number 00320143) having an area of
approximately 3,083 square metres (33,186 square feet), from "RS-2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "P" Park classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
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 a parcel of land
located at 327 Westmorland Road, (NBGIC Number 00320143) having an area of
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approximately 3,083 square metres (33,186 square feet), from "RS-2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "P" Park classification, 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 White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To
Re-Zone 585 Rothesay Avenue
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 585
Rothesay Avenue, (NBGIC Number 298034) having an area of approximately 9,000
square feet, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit
the conversion of an existing three-storey industrial building to apartments, as requested
by Donald Dempster, and no written objections were received in this regard.
5{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and one letter of objection
considered by the Committee at its January 16, 2001 meeting at which the applicant
appeared in support of the recommendation for the re-zoning of the property; and
recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land located at 585 Rothesay
Avenue, (NBGIC Number 298034), having an area of approximately 9,000 square feet,
from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, subject to a resolution pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act requiring that the owner must install and
maintain a chain link fence with a minimum height of 1.83 metres (6 feet) along the rear
property line prior to occupancy of any new dwelling units.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by-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 585 Rothesay Avenue, (NBGIC Number 298034) having an area of
approximately 9,000 square feet, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business
classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended
by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-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 585 Rothesay Avenue, (NBGIC Number 298034) having an area of
approximately 9,000 square feet, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business
classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended
by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of
Saint John.
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On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions
Of Re-ZoninQ Of 93-97 Winslow Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed
on the August 15, 1983 re-zoning of the property situated at 93-97 Winslow Street
(NBGIC Number 00362640 and 00363481), to permit a revised proposal to allow a new
business to operate both a welding shop (already permitted) and the supply and
fabrication of hydraulic hoses and fittings from the subject property, as requested by
Cameron's Welding Ltd., and no written objections were received in this regard.
6{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report as well as two letters in support of
the application considered at the Committee's January 16, 2001 meeting, at which the
applicant spoke in favour of the application; and recommending that the Section 39
conditions imposed on the August 15, 1983 re-zoning of the subject property, situated at
93-97 Winslow Street (West), also identified as NBGIC Number 00362640 and
00363481, be amended by replacing the existing conditions with the following: (a) the
use of the subject site be limited to a welding shop and/or the supply and fabrication of
hydraulic hoses and fittings; (b) except for the proposed 56 square metre (600 square
foot) side addition, that no further enlargement to the existing building occur; (c) that no
outdoor storage occur; (d) that the barbed wiring along the existing chain-link fencing
surrounding the property be removed; (e) that the steel doors on the building be painted
and properly maintained; (f) that the site be landscaped, including a minimum width of 3
metres (10 feet) along the entire perimeter, in order to define the existing gravel
driveway and small parking area; and (g) that the above-mentioned work be completed
by no later than July 1, 2001.
Mr. Lawrence Cameron of 6 Buena Vista Avenue, the applicant,
addressed Council and stated he is in agreement with the recommendation of the
Planning Advisory Committee. Responding to a question from Councillor Fitzpatrick Mr.
Cameron advised the new owner is in agreement with the recommended conditions.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, the Section 39 conditions imposed by Common
Council on the August 15, 1983 re-zoning of the property situated at 93-97 Winslow
Street (West) (NBGIC Number 00362640 and 00363481), be amended by replacing the
existing conditions with the following: (a) the use of the subject site be limited to a
welding shop and/or the supply and fabrication of hydraulic hoses and fittings; (b) except
for the proposed 56 square metre (600 square foot) side addition, that no further
enlargement to the existing building occur; (c) that no outdoor storage occur; (d) that the
barbed wiring along the existing chain-link fencing surrounding the property be removed;
(e) that the steel doors on the building be painted and properly maintained; (f) that the
site be landscaped, including a minimum width of 3 metres (10 feet) along the entire
perimeter, in order to define the existing gravel driveway and small parking area; and (g)
that the above-mentioned work be completed by no later than July 1, 2001.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To
Re-Zone 1159 Westfield Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a 2,234 square metres (24,047
square feet) portion of the parcel of land located at 1159 Westfield Road, (NBGIC
Number 55099493), from "1-1" Light Industrial to "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential classification, to permit the re-construction of a dwelling on the front portion
of the property, as requested by James Tippett, and no written objections were received
in this regard.
7{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report as well as one letter in support of
the application considered by the Committee at its January 16, 2001 meeting at which
the applicant appeared in support of the application; and recommending that Common
Council re-zone a 2,234 square metre (24,047 square feet) portion of the parcel of land
located at 1159 Westfield Road (NBGIC Number 55099493), to "RS-2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential classification.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a 2,234 square
metre (24,047 square feet) portion of the parcel of land located at 1159 Westfield Road
(NBGIC Number 55099493), from "1-1" Light Industrial to "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor White
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 a 2,234 square
metre (24,047 square feet) portion of the parcel of land located at 1159 Westfield Road
(NBGIC Number 55099493), from "1-1" Light Industrial to "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential classification, 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 Ball
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Latimore Lake & Area Residents Association, under item 25 on the agenda of this
meeting, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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25. Request of Latimore Lake & Area Residents Association
To Address Council Re Pits And Quarries Bv-Iaw
Consideration was given to a letter from Odette McGrath on behalf of the
Latimore Lake & Area Residents Association, requesting an opportunity to meet with
Council to discuss the Association's concerns regarding the new pits and quarries by-
law.
Mr. Nugent stated the above request raises questions, the answers to
which bear upon the legitimacy of the process that Council is engaged in thus far with
respect to amendments to the Zoning By-law to create a new pits and quarries zone;
and advised he could provide a written opinion in this regard for Council's consideration
at its next meeting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the above letter from
the Latimore Lake & Area Residents Association, be referred to the City Solicitor for a
report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. ImaQine the Possibilities - A Vision of Youth
Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary submitting a
document entitled "Imagine The Possibilities - A Vision of Youth" which she noted was
produced by members of our youth and contains many potential suggestions for the
future of our City.
It was noted the above mentioned document was omitted from the
Council kits, to which Ms. Munford advised she would have it distributed to the Council
members.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the above letter from
Mayor McAlary, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Issuance Of Warrants - Marc Nilsson
and Davey James McFawn, Saint
John SalvaQe Corps and Fire Police
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council issue warrants to Marc Nilsson and Davey James
McFawn for membership in the Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
- Pits And Quarries Heavy Industry
Zone And Re-zoninQ Of ExistinQ Sites
Consideration was given to a letter from the City Manager regarding the
December 18, 2000 letter received by Council from legal counsel on behalf of Irving
companies which own three quarries presently zoned "1-2" Heavy Industrial; the main
concern being that while they do not object to the new "PQ" zone standards, they wish to
retain the industrial zoning; advising that the legal counsel for Brookville made the same
point to Council earlier in the process, and the owner of the Debly Construction Quarry
on Ashburn Road, adjacent to the Throughway, has expressed the same concern on a
number of occasions to staff; that the first group of pits (seven locations) was the subject
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of a public hearing and first reading on December 18, 2000; the second group (eight
locations) will be considered at a February 5, 2001 public hearing; the remaining five
locations are: Brookville Manufacturing Ltd. - Rothesay Road, J.D. Irving Ltd. - Bayside
Drive, J.D. Irving Ltd. - Milford Road (Bald Hill), Strescon Ltd. - Ashburn Road, and
Debly Resources Inc. - Ashburn Road; all zoned "1-2" Heavy Industrial (fully or in part);
outlining the following options available with respect to the zoning of these properties
which have been discussed with the owners or their legal counsel: (1) retain "1-2" Heavy
Industrial Zoning; (2) permit quarries in the "1-2" Heavy Industrial Zone; and (3) re-zone
to a new pits and quarries Heavy Industry Zone; explaining that the recommended
option - #3, would result in a level playing field for all quarry operators and provide the
same standards of protection for all residents; proceeding with only the initially proposed
"PQ" zone for these industrial sites would also meet the objectives but would be resisted
vigorously by the owners to the potential detriment of the whole process; and noting if
this option is pursued it would also allow Council to finalize the pending Municipal Plan
amendment, Zoning By-law text amendments to create the "PQ" zone and finally the re-
zoning of other sites following the scheduled February 5, 2001 public hearing.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager (1) staff prepare a Zoning By-law amendment for a new zone combining
the "PQ" and Heavy Industrial zone as well as the re-zoning of the five existing sites
licenses in the "1-2" Heavy Industrial zone; and (2) following the February 5, 2001 public
hearing, Council proceed to finalize the Municipal Plan amendments, Zoning By-law text
amendments related to the "PQ" zone, and re-zoning of existing sites.
Councillor Trites questioned if the process for the five remaining sites, as
noted in the report, would involve a complete re-zoning process; Mr. Baird confirmed this
action and noted there will be a further report if Council is in agreement with the present
recommendation that will support the details of how the process will be handled. Mr.
Baird explained the Heavy Industrial zone will contain the same standards as the "PQ"
zone but also retain the rights of the industrial usage that the properties presently have.
Councillor Vincent questioned the process for Heavy Industrial zones; Mr. Baird
explained the proposal could be back to Council for their consideration in two to three
weeks; a public hearing process would then begin with actual hearings being held in late
spring/early summer; and noted all the Heavy Industrial zoned sites have excavation
permits; advised additional permits cannot be granted for quarries in industrial zones
because the moratorium is still in effect until the new by-law is enacted by Common
Council. Councillor Desmond expressed the opinion that the public hearing process
should be held as soon as possible; stated that late spring/early summer would be too
late for the hearings because the pits would be in full operation by that time; Mr. Baird
acknowledged the importance of moving ahead quickly with the process. Referring to
part 2 of the recommendation Mr. Baird advised that March is the limitation to deal with
the Municipal Plan amendments, amendments to the Zoning By-law to create the "PQ"
zone, and amendments to the Zoning By-law to re-zone the number of specific sites;
following which the industrial pits and quarries issues will be dealt with.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.)
13. Tender For Collection Of Residential Solid Waste
Read a report from the City Manager advising that the City of Saint John
does not possess the necessary equipment and resources to provide curb side garbage
collection for all of it's citizens and for this reason the City contracts private companies to
service specific areas of the City; and recommending that the tender for the collection of
residential solid waste, for a period ending December 31,2003 be awarded to the lowest
bidder for each zone as indicated on the enclosed summary of bids, and the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
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On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred to the City Manager for a further report with a view to establishing the proposal
contained in the report for the three-year period outlined considering tipping fees, and
including a comparison of the capabilities and costs of City staff performing this service:
AND FURTHER that a meeting be arranged between Common Council,
City staff, and Union representatives, to discuss possible ways of generating additional
revenues for the City.
Mr. Groody advised the overall cost of the proposed contract is 15%
higher than the budgeted amount; and noted it is written into the contract that the City
has the option to consider other methods for this service. Mr. Logan advised the current
contract expired December 31, 2000 and the City is currently operating on a month to
month basis. Responding to a question from Councillor Vincent, Mr. Totten advised the
tipping fees for the years 2002 and 2003 are projections. Mayor McAlary inquired if
contractors who collect garbage would be working the same hours as City staff who
perform the same service, and what the costs were for this service for 2000. Councillor
Court proposed that discussions take place with Union representatives on ideas they
may have for possible cost savings to the City. The Mayor noted that while Council had
previously agreed to such a meeting, it was delayed due to budget deliberations. With
the consent of the mover and seconder, the suggestion for a joint meeting with Local 18
representatives was added to the proposed motion.
(Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting during the above discussion.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Extension Of Contract For Photocopiers
Consideration was given to a letter from the City Manager recommending
the acceptance of an offer submitted by Minolta Business Equipment (Canada) Ltd. to
extend the present contract for the supply of photocopiers, as per the prices and
conditions contained in their latest proposal and for a term of 36 months from the
expiration date of the present agreement; and noted this proposal would realize a net
annual saving of $11,150.00.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the offer submitted by
Minolta Business Equipment (Canada) Ltd. to extend the present contract for the supply
of photocopiers be denied; and tenders be called for this service.
Mayor McAlary emphasized the importance of being fair to everyone who
provides this service and stated she would be supporting the proposed motion. Mr.
Logan advised this was an unsolicited proposal received from Minolta; explained the
contract does not expire until the end of February 2001; stated there could be substantial
savings for the City if the present contract is extended; and pointed out if a tender is
called then a price increase would be expected. Referring to the level of service
received from Minolta and potential savings if the current contract is extended
Councillors Court, Titus and Trites spoke in support of the recommendation in the report.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Deputy Mayor Chase,
Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Titus and Trites voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council accept the offer submitted by Minolta Business
Equipment (Canada) Ltd. to extend the present contract for the supply of photocopiers,
as per the prices and conditions contained in their latest proposal and for a term of 36
months from the expiration date of the present agreement.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried with Mayor McAlary,
Councillors Desmond, Fitzpatrick and Vincent voting "nay".
8. Presentation Re 2002 East Coast
Music Awards And Conference
Diana Alexander, Event Chair, East Coast Music Awards 2002,
addressed Council regarding the 2002 East Coast Music Awards and Conference
scheduled to be held in the City on January 31 - February 3,2002, commencing with a
72-Hour Jam on Thursday, January 31st and closing on February 3rd with a gala
performance at Harbour Station. She noted that during this four-day period a trade show
has been scheduled as well as an industry awards brunch, showcases, a concerts
series, clinics, and seminars; and reviewed the Business Plan for the event, copies of
which had been submitted by the event committee, noting that $5-7 million in economic
spin-offs is expected over the four-day period; acknowledged the City's support for this
event, noting the appointment of Councillor White as Council liaison; advised that 400-
500 volunteers will be needed for this event; that interviews are underway for an Event
Manager; that fundraising will commence after the 2001 Music Awards in Charlottetown,
with funding discussions now taking place with the Provincial and Federal Governments.
Mr. Andrew Logan, of Teed, Saunders, Doyle & Co., Finance Representative for the
Awards Event, reviewed the proposed budget, stating over $1 million is expected to be
expended, funded from three sources - all three levels of government, the private sector
in sponsorship, and revenues generated; and advised 2,000 delegates will be in the City
during the event which will generate approximately $1.5-2.5M in hotel fees and other
forms of revenues. Ms. Alexander concluded the presentation thanking Mayor McAlary
and members of Common Council for their support and acknowledged the presence of
Mr. Ron Lockhart, Marketing Representative for the event.
9. Fire Department and Region #2 Hospital
Corporation Teach-In On Tiered Response System
Fire Chief Glen Tait addressed Council on the tiered response system,
stating the emergency medical service in the City is a coordinated arrangement of public
safety consisting of fire, police and medical resources with a common goal of providing
victims with the greatest potential for survival and recovery. Chief Tait reviewed the
history of fire services to EMS; stressed the importance of having a three tiered medical
response system which was initiated as a result of a Coroners recommendation in 1993;
advised the City's E-911 System went live on September 5, 1995 with police and fire
dispatch in one location, and noted the City entered into an agreement with the Region 2
Corporation in 1996 to dispatch ambulance services. Mr. Robin Dow, Manager of
Emergency Medical Services for the Region 2 Hospital Corporation, reviewed the
benefits of having a three tiered response system through the use of overheads, copies
of which were distributed to Council members earlier in the meeting; reviewed the
structure of the EMS System in Saint John; advised EMS is a service provided by
contractors responsible to the Department of Health & Wellness; and stated the Atlantic
Health Sciences Corporation is the contractor for the City of Saint John as well as
Quispamsis, Rothesay, Sussex, Black's Harbour, St. George and Grand Manan. Dr.
Stephen Boulton, an Emergency Physician in Saint John and Medical Director for
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, as well as Medical Director for the Provincial 911
Dispatch Centre in Moncton, reviewed the tiered response system; explained the
difficulty of those taking the 911 call in making a decision if a situation warrants a tiered
response; stressed they prefer to err on the side of the three tiered response; and
advised the more help at an emergency situation the better the outcome for the victim(s).
Mr. Dow stated in the year 2000 there were approximately 5,200 EMS responses to
emergency calls in the City of Saint John and approximately 2,700 of these were also
responded to by the Saint John Fire Department. Mr. Dow assured Council that the
participation of the Fire Department as well as the work done by the Public Safety
Community Centre gives the City of Saint John one of the best measurable EMS
Systems in Atlantic Canada.
15. Committee Of The Whole Report
Read the report of the Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee reports that it sat on Monday, January 15, 2001, when
there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Ball, Chase,
Court, Desmond, Titus, Trites, Vincent and White, and your Committee submits the
following recommendation, namely:
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize
the advertising of its intention to consider the stopping up and closing of part of Sandy
Point Road, being Parcel B as generally shown on the submitted plan and, in the event
the subject portion of Sandy Point Road is stopped up and closed and subject to receipt
of approval from the Planning Advisory Committee for the erection of the proposed sign,
Common Council lease Parcel B (2,485 :t m2) to D. Alex Peacock and Sons Ltd. for the
sole purpose of erecting and maintaining a free-standing sign upon the following terms
and conditions: the term shall be ten years from the date of approval by Common
Council, rent shall be $500 + HST due and payable on April 1 of each lease year, and
the City may terminate the lease upon 30 days written notice, and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease.
January 22, 2001,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
15.1 Street ClosinQ - Sandy Point Road
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the above report be
received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision For Street Vesting
And Easements. 660 KinQ William Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted tentative
subdivision plan of 660 King William Road, that would vest a new public street known as
Paddy's Hill Drive, and to any required municipal services or public utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Municipal Services And Easements,
Off Beaver Court and HiQhway No.1
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans
off Beaver Court and Highway No.1, as illustrated on the submitted plan, with respect to
the vesting of any required municipal services easements and public utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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18. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ. 574 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with
respect to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 46-square-
metre portion of the Squire's Enterprises Ltd. property, located at 574 Rothesay Avenue
(NBGIC Number 301770), as illustrated on the submitted plan entitled "Plan Showing
Rothesay Avenue widening for Marsh Creek Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John
County, New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ. 588 and 594 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with respect
to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 34-square-metre
and 44-square-metre portions of the Donald and Irene Richardson properties, located at
588 and 594 Rothesay Avenue (NBGIC Number 431916 and 301630) as illustrated on
the submitted plans entitled "Plan Showing Rothesay Avenue widening for Marsh Creek
Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ. 589 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with respect
to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 73-square-metre
portion of the Stanley Conroy property, located at 589 Rothesay Avenue (NBGIC
Number 298067) as illustrated on the submitted plan entitled "Plan Showing Rothesay
Avenue widening for Marsh Creek Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John County,
New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ. 591-593 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with respect
to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 131-square-metre
portion of the Dr. Michael F. Bonner Professional Corporation and Dr. Patrick D. Bonner
Professional Corporation property, located at 591-593 Rothesay Avenue (NBGIC
Number 298158 and 298406) as illustrated on the submitted plan entitled "Plan Showing
Rothesay Avenue widening for Marsh Creek Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John
County, New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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22. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ, 595 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with
respect to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 49-square-
metre portion of the Earl Hebert et ux property, located at 595 Rothesay Avenue (NBGIC
number 298224) as illustrated on the submitted plan entitled "Plan Showing Rothesay
Avenue widening for Marsh Creek Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John County,
New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision
For Street WideninQ, 599 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the subdivision, with respect
to the proposed widening of Rothesay Avenue, of an approximately 17-square-metre
portion of the David Fairweather property, located at 599 Rothesay Avenue (NBGIC
Number 298125) as illustrated on the submitted plan entitled "Plan Showing Rothesay
Avenue widening for Marsh Creek Bridge #4, City of Saint John, Saint John County,
New Brunswick".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
* Added Item
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that a proposed
amendment to the Noise By-law, considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date,
be added to the agenda item 23A.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23A. Noise By-law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Prevention Of Excessive Noise In the City
Of Saint John", to amend section 3 by striking out "unless authorized in writing by the
Chief of Police" in subsections (k), (I) and (m); amend section 4 by striking out "or the
Chief of Police" in subsection (e); and repeal section 6, be read a first time.
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 Prevention Of Excessive Noise In The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Prevention Of Excessive Noise In The City
Of Saint John", to amend section 3 by striking out "unless authorized in writing by the
Chief of Police" in subsections (k), (I) and (m); amend section 4 by striking out "or the
Chief of Police" in subsection (e); and repeal section 6, be read a second time.
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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 Prevention Of Excessive Noise In The City Of Saint John".
24. Saint John Construction Association Inc.
Re TenderinQ Of Capital Projects
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Saint John Construction Association Inc. expressing concern that the following three
projects did not go to public tender (1) Works and Storage Facilities, Site Development
Phase, McAllister Drive; (2) Intersection of McAllister Drive and Loch Lomond Road and
(3) the retaining wall behind the Garden Street Car Wash; and requesting Common
Council to have an outside audit on the above noted projects as well as the entire
Engineering and Works Department, be referred to the City Manager for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Saint John Real Estate Board Inc.
- Elimination Of HIP Grants
On motion be Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Real Estate Board expressing concern regarding the elimination of the HIP grants
to developers and builders; noting this will result in reduced activity in new home
construction in the City of Saint John which will in turn result in increased activity in new
home construction in the Kennebecasis Valley as a result of lower servicing costs per
lot, be referred to the City Manager.
Mayor McAlary confirmed that no funds were allocated for the HIP grants
in the 2001 budget. Mr. Totten stated several meetings have been held with various
developers and contractors in the City and explained if something does develop in this
area he will be bringing a report back to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission - Legal
Review Of Host Community Enhancement Fund
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Jens Jensen,
General Manager, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission submitting for Council's
information correspondence from Commission Chairman, Peter LeBlanc, and the Acting
Minister of Environment and Local Government; regarding a review of the authority of
the Commission to fund off-site community projects under its Host Community
Enhancement Fund, be referred to the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adjournment
The Mayor noted that the next regular meeting of Common Council would
be held on Monday, February 5,2001, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., and the meeting adjourned.
Common Clerk