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2001-06-11_Minutes 88-513 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the eleventh day of June, AD. 2001, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed and Titus - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility Management; C. Campbell, Planner; G. Tait, 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. Bob Freill of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 4, 2001, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Chase entered the meeting.) 3(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 26 Currie 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 26 Currie Avenue (NBGIC Number 372490), from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, to permit the continuing operation of a nine- bed group care facility, as requested by Dobbelsteyn Care Home, and 3{c) a petition from neighbouring property owners and a letter from Joan and John Craft were received in this regard in opposition to the re-zoning, as well as a letter of concern from Ruby Nillson, previous owner of the care home at 26 Currie Avenue. 3{b) Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and a letter of objection to the proposed re-zoning considered at the Committee's June 5, 2001 meeting at which Jamie Dobbelsteyn spoke in support of the application and advised that he has attempted to address the concerns of the neighbours, and a number of neighbourhood residents attended the meeting, four of whom addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposal, their concerns related to parking, traffic, disruption of the quiet neighbourhood and lack of compatibility with a single-family area due to the size of the facility; and recommending that the proposed re-zoning be denied. Crystal Avery of 27 Currie Avenue spoke in opposition to the proposed re- zoning, noting her appearance before and her letter to the Planning Advisory Committee and the above-mentioned petition which she circulated to her neighbours; and advised that on-street parking has been a problem for her when visitors to the special care home 88-514 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 park directly across the street from her driveway, making access to her driveway difficult. Ms. Avery also advised that the residents of Currie Avenue, which is a quiet residential street, are entitled to feel safe and enjoy their properties and that, while they have to live with the six-bed special care home on the subject property, Currie Avenue is not an appropriate area to allow a nine-bed facility; and asked that Council adopt the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to deny the re-zoning. Ms. Avery, in response to questions, advised of problems experienced with the former owner of the property, including traffic and a concern about safety with occupants of the facility being out around the neighbourhood and the uncertainty from day to day about who and how many people would be living there. Joan Anderson, appearing in opposition to the proposed re-zoning, introduced herself as a senior who has lived at 32 Currie Avenue for 31 years, and asked Council to reject the re-zoning of 26 Currie Avenue so the residents can have their quiet street back. Veronica Titus addressed Council in opposition to the proposed re-zoning on behalf of her mother, Frances McSheffrey, a resident of 31 Currie Avenue for about 48 years, and made the observation that the area consisted of small one and a half storey properties and the property in question, in her view, has been overbuilt with very little land left around it making it very close on both sides to the neighbours. Ms. Titus filed with the Common Clerk a letter from M. Carol Vallee of 30 Currie Avenue who, she advised, was unable to attend this meeting and feels the same way. Esther Casey of 29 Currie Avenue advised that she had the same concerns as the others about the proposed re-zoning, noting that the house on the subject property was not typical of the area in terms of size, and expressing concern about depreciation of her property, if she decided to sell, as well as concern about possible conflicts in the future with a nine-bed facility as there were conflicts in the past with a six-bed facility on the subject property and the street is too small with the extra traffic and so on. Jamie Dobbelsteyn of 5 Neck Road, Quispamsis, appeared in support of his application, and advised that, while the house on the subject property operated as a nine-bed special care home since 1995 and dealt mainly with mental health clients, he and his wife, in their operation of special care homes, deal mainly with seniors and, in the subject home, only with women. Mr. Dobbelsteyn stated his intent to only deal with seniors in the future at the special care home in question and apprised Council of his attempts to solve the parking problem and to keep peace within the community. In the discussion following, Mr. Dobbelsteyn confirmed that he did not live at the residence at 26 Currie Avenue and advised that, while he has a license for a nine- bed facility there, he currently has only six clients, and that he did not think parking was a problem there now in that they watch for cars parking in front of the house and there are three off-street parking spaces for cars. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, the re-zoning of 26 Currie Avenue be denied. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-515 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 4(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions Of Re-ZoninQ Of 160 Cheslev Drive The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 160 Chesley Drive (NBGIC Numbers 55094221 and 55094254), to permit the construction of a lifeboat station facility in conjunction with the HMCS Brunswicker development, as requested by Public Works & Government Services Canada, 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 June 5, 2001 meeting at which John Zinck of Public Works and Government Services Canada expressed agreement with the staff recommendation and no other persons attended and no letters were received; and recommending that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 160 Chesley Drive. Michael Richard of Richard & Company Architecture, appearing in support of the proposed amendment on behalf of Public Works, advised his agreement with the above recommendation. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 160 Chesley Drive (NBGIC Numbers 55094221 and 55094254), to permit the construction of the proposed lifeboat station facility generally in accordance with the submitted plans, provided that all other Section 39 conditions imposed on March 9, 1992 remain in place. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone Property On Lakewood Avenue West The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a portion of land located along the west side of Lakewood Avenue West, having an area of approximately 3.97 hectares (9.8 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, to permit the construction of a training facility (school) with residences for the Anglican Church of Canada, as requested by R. E. Darling Ltd., 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 six letters from surrounding property owners considered at the Committee's June 5, 2001 meeting at which Bob Darling of R. E. Darling Ltd. expressed general support for the staff recommendation but expressed concern regarding the necessity of providing money for future street improvements, and representatives of the Anglican Church were also in attendance, and that five presentations were made by area residents which, while not in objection to the requested re-zoning for the proposed school, were in concern regarding the possibility of 88-516 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 other future uses that the proposed re-zoning could allow, and about details in the layout of the site; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a portion of land located along the west side of Lakewood Avenue West, having an area of 3.97 hectares (9.8 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act that would: (a) restrict the use of the subject site to a church, church school and associated residence; (b) require the sanitary sewer service to be provided and maintained as a private system directed to the existing City sewer on Mountain Road; (c) require the subject site to be developed and maintained in accordance with a detailed site plan prepared by the developer and submitted to the Development Officer for approval, illustrating location of buildings, driveway access, parking area, exterior lighting and landscaping, and the approved plan must be attached to the application for the building permit; (d) require the driveway and parking areas to be paved, and that site drainage be in accordance with a detailed plan approved by the Chief City Engineer; (e) in lieu of curbing and related street improvements along Lakewood Avenue West, the property owner of the subject site (proposed Lot 01-1) pay the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) to the City of Saint John when street work is undertaken along the frontage of the subject site; (f) require landscaping along the developed frontage to be extended onto the existing street right-of-way to the shoulder of the existing paved street; and (g) require all public utilities to be provided by underground conduits from the existing facilities to any building. Janis Clewley of 20 Alpine Street spoke against the proposed re-zoning, referring to her letter to the Planning Advisory Committee and expressing concern about the ramifications of re-zoning the property in terms of what might move into what is now strictly a residential area, as well as concern about water pressure which has been continually going down in the area, increased traffic in a residential area which has many young children, property value and noise; and expressed the view that the proposal would not help the City's tax base, her impression being that most institutions, particularly church organizations, are given a tax relief. Bob Darling of R. E. Darling Ltd. appeared in support of the application and offered to respond to questions in this regard. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a portion of land located along the west side of Lakewood Avenue West, having an area of approximately 3.97 hectares (9.8 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time. Councillor Desmond, referring to (b) in the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation, asked if a private citizen whose residence was 150 feet from a City sewer line would be allowed to run a line into the City sewer; and Mr. Baird clarified that, because of the lay of the land, the applicant was unable to go directly to the street, so the applicant would put in a private lateral that would be fairly lengthy and has obtained an easement through a private property that will exit directly into the sanitary sewer, so it would be not so much a private system as much as it is a private lateral. Councillor Desmond alluded to a situation where he was told that somebody could not do what the Church was being allowed to do in this respect and asked if the City had two different standards where one could do this and one could not, whereupon the Mayor advised that, if it referred to a different piece of property, the Councillor would have to talk to Mr. Groody as Council was now in a public hearing process for the subject property on Lakewood Avenue West. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting "nay". Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John. 88-517 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor 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 portion of land located along the west side of Lakewood Avenue West, having an area of approximately 3.97 hectares (9.8 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional 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. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions Of Re-ZoninQ Of 33 Cheslev Drive The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 33 Chesley Drive (NBGIC Number 55150395), to permit the construction of a custody transfer station for the natural gas pipeline, as requested by Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc., 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 considered at the Committee's June 5, 2001 meeting at which John Quinn of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc. attended on behalf of the applicant and expressed agreement with the staff recommendation, and Mike Moore and Lou Smith, representing Howard Johnson Hotel and Place 400, respectively, expressed concerns about the safety and appearance of the facility, and recommending that Common Council amend the conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 33 Chesley Drive, also identified as NBGIC Number 55150395, to permit a revised proposal as set out herein. Mike Moore, Manager of the Howard Johnson Hotel at 400 Main Street, appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment, noting that the site in question, while not directly across from the front entrance to the Hotel on Chesley Drive, was right at the end of the Chesley Drive off-ramp; and advised that, while he was of the impression that this would be a small, sort of insignificant installation about which he had concerns rather than objections, upon seeing a photograph provided to him by a representative of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline of the facility on the East Side which would be similar to the installation requested for Chesley Drive, it is a much larger installation than he pictured and he has objections on the basis of its appearance in that, although the applicant has indicated its willingness to landscape the front of it and make it as attractive as possible, no matter what is done to hide it from the street it could not be hidden from the Hotel property, other than from the underground parking garage, as the front area of the Hotel which is landscaped and has seating and the rooms facing Chesley Drive would look down into the middle of a complex of pipes and chain link fencing. Mr. Moore expressed concern also about the chain link fence proposed on the basis that, while meant to keep people out, it would collect litter with the winds from the Saint John Harbour which caused him concern from an aesthetic point of view from Hotel guests' appreciation of the property; and advised of his two objections on the basis of safety, one in relation to the installation being directly across from the exit ramp from the Harbour Bridge onto Chesley Drive and the possibility of any sort of large vehicle 88-518 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 losing its brakes coming down that ramp and hitting the transfer station, the other respecting the possibility of a gas leak and the difficulty of evacuating the Hotel. Lou Smith, representing the owner of Place 400, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment, his concern being the same as those expressed by Mr. Moore, as well as a concern about the effect on Place 400's property value, tenant lease renewals and/or attracting new tenants to the property by having a gas transfer station across the street. John Quinn, representing Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Inc. in support of the application, spoke to the safety concern on the basis that, if there were ever a gas leak at one of the district stations, every sophisticated piece of technology would be there to ensure that everything was made safe immediately, and described the chain link fencing and landscaping as impeccable and of beautiful design, explaining that the picture referred to by Mr. Moore was at Industrial Plaza where right now there was no landscaping. Peter Dowd of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline spoke in support of the proposal and apprised Council of the history in locating the subject site, having been involved with Enbridge Gas in trying to acquire a lot for the subject transfer station, the Chesley Drive site being the most suitable site found of eleven sites considered. Mr. Dowd advised that he had with him six letters from Douglas Avenue residents on the north side of the proposed transfer station who are in agreement with the project, and also advised of the intent to install tree screens on the northwest side of the transfer station and the possibility of covering the transfer station in more with panelling. Mr. Dowd added that Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline was building the stations for Enbridge Gas New Brunswick and, while Enbridge owns the land, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline operates the stations, and the gas pipelines are monitored twenty-four hours a day. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the conditions imposed on the July 3, 1973 re-zoning of the property situated at 33 Chesley Drive (NBGIC Number 55150395), to permit a revised proposal as follows: (a) the use of the subject site is restricted to the proposed custody transfer station for the natural gas pipeline, generally as illustrated on the submitted site plan; (b) access to the site is limited to a maximum of one driveway with a maximum width of 7 metres, measured at the street line, and the exact location of any access driveway is subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate; (c) the driveway and parking area must be paved with asphalt, enclosed with cast-in-place concrete curbs, and adequately drained in a manner that ensures no surface water is permitted to flow into the street or onto an adjacent property; (d) adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer, including catch basins where necessary, in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved drainage plan must be attached to the application for building permit for the development; (e) the developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by the driveway, parking area, walkways and fenced compound, including the street right-of-way to the edge of the City sidewalk; (f) the landscaping along the frontage of the site shall have a varying width as indicated on the submitted site plan, and must in no case be less than 4.5 metres (15 feet) in width at its narrowest point; (g) all electrical and telephone wiring must be installed underground; (h) signage is limited to a maximum of one sign, with a maximum sign area of 6 square metres (64 square feet), which identifies the facility; (i) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating all site features, and the approved site plan must be attached to the application for building permit for the development; and U) all site improvements as shown on the approved site and drainage plans must be completed within one year of building permit approval. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-519 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 77 Golden Grove Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a vacant area of land located at 77 Golden Grove Road, having an area of approximately 0.45 hectares (1.1 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00300111, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit a development consisting of two retail/commercial buildings, as requested by F. G. Ganong Electrical Ltd., 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 considered at the Committee's June 5, 2001 meeting at which Norman Ganong appeared in support of the proposed re- zoning and commercial development, and Gerald Goguen expressed objection to the proposed commercial development and expressed concerns regarding the flooding problems of the general area and the potential drainage (runoff) problems that the proposed development may cause; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a vacant area of land located at 77 Golden Grove Road, having an area of approximately 0.45 hectares (1.1 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00300111, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act that would: (a) restrict the use of the subject site to a commercial development consisting of a maximum ground floor area of 929 square metes (10,000 square feet); (b) require the subject site to be developed and maintained in accordance with an approved detailed site plan which would be prepared by the proponent and submitted to the Development Officer for approval, illustrating the location of buildings, driveway access, parking area, exterior lighting and landscaping, and this approved plan be attached to the application for the required building permit; (c) require the driveway and parking area(s) to be paved with asphalt and enclosed with continuous concrete curbing, and that drainage be in accordance with a detailed plan approved by the Chief City Engineer; (d) require landscaping to be extended onto the street right-of-way to the existing curb; and (e) require all public utilities to be provided by underground conduits from the existing facilities to any building. Gerald Goguen of 69% Ashton Place, appearing in opposition to the proposed re-zoning, circulated pictures and filed with the Common Clerk a letter of objection from Sandra and Dana MacDougall of 65 Ashton Place; and advised that he was against the project for reasons related to flooding problems, his understanding being that until something was done with the flow out of Marsh Creek the property would not be considered again for re-zoning. Mr. Goguen expressed concern that, if the subject property were re-zoned as requested, its commercial use could be used as a reason for future re-zonings to a commercial use; and concluded that he did not think the proposed use was suitable for the site, being in the flood zone right on the edge of the holding pond, and there was enough commercial development there that it should not be allowed to infringe on a residential area in such a sensitive area. Edgar Malley of 69 Ashton Place spoke in opposition to the proposed re- zoning and expressed concern about fill having been placed on the property and a ditch having been dug there, noting that when residents wanted to place fill on their properties they needed permission from the City. Norman Ganong, appearing in support of the application, circulated photographs of the surrounding buildings and a plan of the proposal, the latter which he compared with a previous proposal to which there were objections from area residents, noting its scaled-down size by over two thirds by removing storage buildings in the back end to which most of the people seemed to object, and also noting that the re-zoning 88-520 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 application was for the area back as far as 75 Golden Grove Road which is currently zoned "B-2" and has two auto-repair shops, thereby not encroaching on any residential land. Mr. Ganong addressed the flooding concern which, he indicated, should be next to minimum since the front section of the property is already close to the finished grade desired and the height of ground would barely be changed, and approximately 35 per cent of the land would actually be reduced in height; and added that he had a permit for the work done on the subject property. Mr. Ganong, referring to the photographs circulated, commented on the various views depicted and the type of building proposed; noted the indication in Planning staff's report that the existing commercial boundary should remain until such time as the under-utilized Exhibition Association lands are developed on the basis that he failed to see what one land owner had to do with what another landowner wanted to develop; and requested Council to follow the lead of the Planning Advisory Committee and grant the re-zoning. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a vacant area of land located at 77 Golden Grove Road, having an area of approximately 0.45 hectares (1.1 acres), also identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 00300111, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential 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. Mr. Baird addressed the flooding issue, noting the drainage problem in the area as distinct from the actual flooding problem and that, with regard to Mr. Goguen's reference to a number of situations with which he has had to deal in the past, these were outside of when the stream overflows its banks, and the Flood Risk Area By- law was designed to ensure that when development occurred it did not make the situation worse. Mr. Baird spoke to the indication in Planning staff's report that the proposal to change the zoning of the subject area from a residential to a commercial category would result in a significant departure from the existing planning policies for the future development of the area and, until such time as the remaining under-utilized Exhibition Association lands are developed, the existing commercial boundary should remain, drawing Council's attention to the location of the subject property in relation to two adjacent non-residential developments and a significant residential area to the north and northwest, specifically the residential area of Dutch Garden Road and Ashton Place which would be isolated if the proposal were approved, thus staff's recommendation that the commercial area not be expanded until the area already designated commercial is better and more fully utilized. During discussion note was made of Planning staff's recommendation to the Planning Advisory Committee to deny the application. Question being taken, the motion was lost with the Mayor and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald and Titus voting "nay". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 139 Germain Street The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 139 Germain Street (NBGIC Number 10942), located at the intersection of Germain and Princess Streets and having an area of approximately 333 square metres (3,585 square feet), from "B-3" Central Business to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit a dwelling unit to be located below the second storey of a building, as requested by Bill Randell, and no written objections were received in this regard. 88-521 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 8{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and a letter in support of the proposal considered at the Committee's June 5, 2001 meeting at which the applicant spoke in favour of the application; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land located at 139 Germain Street, located at the intersection of Germain and Princess Streets, having an area of approximately 333 square metres (3,585 square feet), also identified as being NBGIC Number 10942, from "B-3" Central Business to "B- 2" General Business classification. Bill Randell, appearing in support of his application, expressed agreement with the above recommendation. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 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 139 Germain Street (NBGIC Number 10942), located at the intersection of Germain and Princess Streets and having an area of approximately 333 square metres (3,585 square feet), from "B-3" Central Business to "B-2" General Business 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 Deputy Mayor 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 parcel of land located at 139 Germain Street (NBGIC Number 10942), located at the intersection of Germain and Princess Streets and having an area of approximately 333 square metres (3,585 square feet), from "B-3" Central Business to "B-2" General Business 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 Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor asked that agenda item 25 be brought forward, recognizing the presence at the meeting of the Principal of Simonds Middle School. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that agenda item 25 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-522 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 25. Simonds Middle School - Stinger Field Fund RaisinQ Committee - Funds To Refurbish Area On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Simonds Middle School Stinger Field Fund Raising Committee advising of its plans to refurbish an area adjacent to the ball field on Courtenay Avenue to provide students with a productive physical and socially interactive area to use during both instructional and non-instructional hours, at a cost of $70,000; submitting a financial statement showing that $35,262.96 has been raised by the Committee; and asking that Council consider this application for Land for Public Purposes funds to complete this project, be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation. The Mayor gave to the Common Clerk a letter from School District #8 in the above regard which, she advised, was received earlier this date. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Environment Committee - Proposals For RefurbishinQ Power Facilities In Area Terry Gray, Chairman, and Don Shaw, member of the City of Saint John Environment Committee, were present at the meeting to make an initial presentation regarding proposals for refurbishing power facilities in the Saint John area; and Mr. Gray, referring to the Committee's previously submitted brief, noted the Committee's presentations to Council of a series of proposals for environmental policy, two of the areas being dealt with by the Committee being energy management and air quality, and advised that, as the recent proposal expected to involve refitting Coleson Cove will relate in a number of ways to these policies, the purpose of this presentation was to provide preliminary comments on the proposal and an initial introduction to some of the energy conservation/management policies that the Committee intends to propose to be included in Part Three of the Municipal Plan update and, following the hearings and the Public Utilities Board's decision in June, the Committee may have some further comments. Mr. Gray, in making the observation that the City has not been a major participant or intervenor in the process to date, apprised Council of several issues that may affect the City in a significant way taking into consideration that, while electrical power is provided to all New Brunswickers, Saint Johners are the ones who have to live with the generation facilities every day and the City's air, water, streets and municipal services and views may be affected; and suggested that the City should have intervenor status for the next hearings in order to provide input from the local municipal perspective. Mr. Gray commented on the recently concluded generic hearing process on two projects being considered by NB Power - (1) environmental improvements, life extension and conversion from oil to orimulsion fuel of the Coleson Cove generating station and (2) the retubing and refurbishment for an extended life of the Point Lepreau generating station, with the Public Utility Board's decision expected in July, following which, depending on the decision, applications would be made for the specific proposals and environmental impact assessments carried out. Mr. Gray related information on the proposal to convert Coleson Cove to orimulsion which, he advised, was provided by NB Power, and reviewed the Coleson Cove proposal for fuel delivery, the three options involving a new monobuoy at Canaport, Coleson Cove or Pier 10 in West Saint John; presented, based substantially on the Provincial Energy Policy, a draft of the objectives proposed by the Committee for energy conservation and management policies for Part Three of the Municipal Plan; and re-iterated the Committee's recommendation that the City have intervenor status at the next hearings. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that, with regard to the presentation on behalf of the City of Saint John Environment Committee on proposals for refurbishing power facilities in the Saint John area, the City Manager be requested to inform Council when the public invitations or notices are given and the Environment Committee be requested to submit any recommendations it may propose in relation to this subject. 88-523 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 The Mayor suggested that, in asking the City Manager to advise Council of the hearing dates, staff would also put a presentation together for Council; and Councillor Titus suggested that the motion should also cover the City applying for intervenor status. Councillor Teed clarified that the intent was for Council to be advised of the public notice and what it says, following which Council would decide which way to go, and also that the Environment Committee make recommendations to Council; and he agreed with the Mayor's suggestion that the matter would be referred to the City Manager to come back to Council with advice on the issue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor asked that agenda item 21A be brought forward for consideration as there were people present at the meeting in this regard. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that agenda item 21A be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21A. Planning Advisory Committee Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision Cedarwood And Rivershore Drives On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council (1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the submitted photo-reduced tentative plan of the Cedar Point Anchorage Subdivision at Cedarwood and Rivershore Drives, consisting of seventy-six (76) residential lots, new streets, land for public purposes and any necessary public utility and municipal services easements; and (2) authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/developer subdivision agreements to ensure the provision of the required work, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Acquisition Of Shoreline North Of McLarens Beach For Development Of WalkinQ Trail Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed advising that the concept of a walking trail along the western shore of Saint John, basically along the former Shoreline Railway bed, is one which has been accepted by an increasing number of citizens and the City itself, and a major blockage to this walking or hiking shore trail is a section of land owned by the Vihvelin family on which the owners have placed barriers across the former railway bed which prevents persons from walking along this section; noting the City's acquisition of part of the former railway bed for the purpose of putting in a sewer and water line at which time it did not acquire full title to the land but only an underground easement for pipes; and setting out a resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council approve the concept of acquiring such ownership of the former Shoreline Railway area north of McLarens Beach as will enable hikers and walkers to proceed from Seaside Park to Sand Cove Road and beyond, and City staff be directed to investigate and report on what action can be taken to acquire such ownership of the land or rights of passage over the land still owned by the Vihvelin family and others as will enable a continuous walking trail to be developed together with the estimated cost of such an acquisition. The Mayor suggested that this matter could be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor as she had no idea of what the legal complications might 88-524 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 be to acquire the ownership of the land and she would like to have the history of the City's involvement in this land and what it has paid out legally. Councillor Court, noting that the City had been to court on the subject property, advised that he would like to know who owns the abandoned railway line and how much land the City would be looking at for the proposed trail, and he would like the City Solicitor to come back to Council in this regard. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Solicitor for a report to Council. Councillor Fitzgerald advised that he did not necessarily agree with the referral motion in that the motion was explicit in approving the concept of acquiring the subject property, not buying it. Councillor Teed suggested that his motion could be that Council indicate interest in acquiring such ownership, and the Mayor noted the referral motion on which she would be taking the vote. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillors Chase, Fitzgerald and Teed voting "nay". 11. Municipal Governance In Saint John Read a letter from Councillor Chase expressing the view that, with regard to municipal governance in Saint John, issues that need to be addressed in a formal manner include the ward system, the Council voting procedure (should the Mayor vote only in the case of tie breaking), and a system of establishing a youth council, his objective at this time being to initiate a process in which issues that are of concern to the public (and to Council) may be given due attention; and setting out a motion in this regard. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the Common Council of Saint John establish an ad hoc committee of three Council members who shall determine what issues need to be addressed, such committee to also establish terms of reference in which the process of studying issues shall be followed and, after the ad hoc committee has completed this exercise, the matter shall be handed over to a committee appointed by Council (as per the terms of reference set out by the ad hoc committee) and this committee shall undertake the review process (as per the terms of reference set out by the ad hoc committee) and shall report back to Council The Mayor, noting that a youth council was one of her election issues and also the reference in Councillor Teed's letter to Council under agenda 13 to a youth advisory council, advised that she had already started work on such a council but had no problem with having Council members on a committee with her on that issue; however, on the issue of a mayor of a municipality having a vote, Council was still awaiting a report on a new Municipalities Act on which the City, in its presentation to the Municipalities Act Review Committee, expressed its support for the Mayor having a vote. Councillor Court asked who had determined the issues that Councillor Chase put forward as needing to be addressed, noting that they might not be his or the public's issues but only Councillor Chase's issues; and advised that he liked the idea of the Mayor and Council members deciding on the issues of importance to the City of Saint John and that three people should not be making those decisions. Councillor Titus concurred with the Mayor's suggestion that Council members could bring issues forward on the Council agenda for Council to decide on them, and Councillor Fitzgerald expressed disagreement with the proposal for an ad hoc committee of three. Question being taken, the motion was lost with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald and Titus voting "nay".. 12. ReversinQ Falls Park Area Read a letter from Councillor Teed referring to Marc-Andre Gosselin's June 4, 2001 presentation to Council respecting the Reversing Falls Park area and the 88-525 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 fact that it is the number one tourist draw to the City and needs improvements; providing a brief history on the Reversing Falls; and setting out a resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that (1) a public competition be conducted for an appropriate name for the section of land south of the Falls Restaurant; (2) a prize of one hundred dollars for the name selected be awarded and, if one or more persons submit the same name, there be a draw and the winner be awarded the prize for the name; (3) consideration be given to the concept that a memorial tablet be established setting out all the names of the persons who suggested the name chosen or even possibly naming all those who submitted a name with the names submitted which, in itself, could be a type of interest to visitors; and (4) a public notice be given on the basis that, assuming that the park lands at the Islands is changed to the "Reversing Falls Park" and the land immediately to the south of the Falls Restaurant is to be developed with a new name, the public be invited to submit a name for the park to be next to the Falls Restaurant with reasons for its adoption, a $100 prize to be awarded to the person whose name is accepted by the City provided if more than one person submits the same name there would be a draw for the winner. The Mayor advised that she was reluctant to do anything in the above regard until the City Manager's report on the presentation at the last Council meeting was received by Council, and noted a recent newspaper article on enhancements the operator of the Reversing Falls Restaurant intended to make to the area around the Restaurant. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until such time as Council receives the City Manager's report in this regard. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 13. Establishment Of Youth Advisorv Council Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed suggesting that, to develop an advisory council to the City composed of youth, an age limit of twenty-four years should be used and also that, initially, an advisory council should be composed of those who are still within the education process; and proposing that (1) the City of Saint John approve the establishment of a youth advisory council to be composed of two representatives from each high school, the University and the Community College; (2) the president of each student body in each institution be invited to be a representative and asked to appoint a further representative from each educational institution; (3) the youth advisory council be requested to meet monthly, to select is own chairman and vice chairman and such other officers as it deems appropriate, and (4) City staff be encouraged and authorized to assist the youth advisory council in its functions. Councillor Teed proposed the resolution as set out above, whereupon the Mayor asked that the matter be referred to her and advised she would have no problem if Councillors Teed and Chase wanted to assist her in putting a youth advisory council together. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the Mayor. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried. 88-526 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 14. Tender For Contract 2001-15 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2001-15, Market Place sewer construction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $86,849, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Proposal Call - DesiQn & Build Arena Read a report from the City Manager advising that, further to the interim report to Council on March 19, 2001 on the Simonds Arena, the geotechnical consultants have now completed the necessary investigation and produced soil reports for the following two selected sites: - Site 1 - Lakewood Avenue West, City-owned land (shown on the submitted Plan SK-1), and Site 2 - Exhibition Association property off McAllister Drive/Westmorland Road (shown on the submitted Plan SK-2), and, at this time, staff is not recommending calling proposals for the present location of the Simonds Centennial Arena; submitting a draft proposal call to design and build an arena which asks bidders to submit a lump-sum price (including HST), for an arena at each of Sites #1 and #2, with an ice surface of (a) 85' x 200', and (b) 100' x 200'; also advising that staff is recommending a change in base ice surfaces from 85' x 185' (as approved by Council) to a more functional size of 85' x 200'; and recommending approval of the submitted draft proposal call. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council approve the submitted draft proposal call for the design and construction of an arena to replace the existing Simonds Centennial Arena, and authorize staff to place the necessary advertisement to solicit proposals. The Mayor advised that the City Solicitor has recommended that the reference on page one of the proposal call to subdivision and re-zoning, if necessary, be removed from the proposal call because it might appear that re-zoning would be done automatically where there would have to be a public hearing. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Revision Of BuildinQ Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager submitting a copy of the draft revision to the City of Saint John Building By-law, there being a need to revise the existing By-law as it no longer adequately reflects the needs of the community and the municipality, nor does it recognize the many changes that have taken place in the National Building Code over the years or any alternative arrangement for the rehabilitation or renovation of existing buildings; noting a number of issues the proposed new Building By-law would address and also that this document does not relate to the Minimum Property Standards or Dangerous or Unsightly Premises By-laws; and advising that it is now the intention to circulate a copy of the draft By-law, which has been extensively reviewed by staff of Building & Technical Services and the Legal Department, to industry stakeholders (e.g. Saint John Construction Association, Greater Saint John Homebuilders Association, etc.), with input from these groups to be sought with the intent that concerns could be addressed and changes incorporated where appropriate, following which staff would make a presentation to Council to explain both the significant and minor changes proposed, with Council to then consider the adoption of the new By-law in early fall of 2001, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-527 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 17. Agreement With SRO Entertainment Ltd. For Outdoor Concert At Mispec Park Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager noting the previous agreement in Committee of the Whole to grant a license to Mark Lee and Jack Livingston, operating as SRO Entertainment Ltd., to conduct an outdoor concert at Mispec Park on July 1, 2001; and advising that staff visited the site with the promoters and all agree that the best location for the concert is the multipurpose field and picnic site and staff believes that use of this site will have minimal impact on the condition of the multipurpose field and the use of it will mean that the beach will remain open to the general public; and recommending that Common Council grant the proposed license between the City of Saint John and SRO Entertainment Ltd. relative to an outdoor concert at Mispec Park on July 1, 2001, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council grant the proposed licence between the City of Saint John and SRO Entertainment Ltd. relative to an outdoor concert at Mispec Park on July 1, 2001, with the site to be moved from the baseball field to the beach parking lot and beach area, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement in this regard. (Rescinded June 25, 2001 Bk. 88 pg. 545 ) Mr. Totten, for clarification purposes, referred to section 4 of the proposed agreement, which stated that the licensee shall have exclusive use of the multipurpose field and picnic area during the full term and shall have non-exclusive use of the beach and beach parking lot; and expressed the understanding that the motion would mean that the beach parking lot and the beach would now be for the exclusive use of the licensee during this timeframe. The Mayor addressed the concern about the use of the ball field for a concert in that the field was fairly new and not even being used as a ball field on a regular basis, referring to a letter received from Brian Harris (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting) and funding for the ball field from Mispec Park Recreation Committee Inc., the Province and the City, as well as a call and visit to her from MLA Carol Keddy; and advised that, when the promoters first met with her about the event, they talked about the beach and the parking lot not the ball field. Question being taken, the motion was carried. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that a letter from Brian Harris regarding a concert to be held at Mispec Beach be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting as item 17 A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *17A. Brian Harris - Concert At Mispec Park On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Brian Harris advising his concern about an upcoming concert on July 1 being held at the Mispec sports field, and asking Council to have the concert moved from the sports field to the parking lot at Mispec Beach, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-528 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 18. City Market Bv-Iaw Amendment Read a report from the City Solicitor submitting for Council's consideration of third reading a proposed amendment to the City Market By-law, which was given first and second readings on June 4, 2001. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-570 A By-law To Amend A By-law Relating To The Market In the City Of Saint John", to allow for Sunday openings on July 1,2001 and October 7,2001 and a statutory holiday opening on July 2, 2001, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-570 A By-law To Amend A By-law Relating To The Market In the City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. 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, June 4, 2001, when there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed and Titus, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely: 1. That the report from the City Solicitor concerning the adult entertainment facility use of the building at 119-125 Prince William Street be received and filed and considered in open session of Council. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John purchase the fee simple interest in NBGIC Numbers 353995 and 271197, located in the Upper Golden Grove Road area near First Loch Lomond Lake, from Dennis Frechette for $70,000 (plus HST, if applicable) on or before July 31, 2001. June 11, 2001, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 19.1. Adult Entertainment Facility Use 119-125 Prince William Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19.2. Acquisition Of Property Upper Golden Grove Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. 88-529 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Saint John Board Of Police Commissioners 2001 OperatinQ BudQet - April 2001 Results On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners submitting the Saint John Police Force Operating Budget results for the period ended April 30, 2001, as required by Section 7(3) of the New Brunswick Police Act, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Parking Commission - Parking Meter And Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendments On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Parking Commission setting out proposed amendments to the Parking Meter and Traffic By-laws, Council having made provision when approving the 2001 Operating Budget for increasing parking meter fines (penalties) with the effective date of July 1, 2001; noting that the proposed change to the Parking Meter By-law would see the reduced fine amount increased from $7 to $10 and the proposed change to the Traffic By-law would see the reduced amount increased from $10 to $15; and recommending that the proposed amendments be given first and second readings and referred to the Legal Department for appropriate action, be received and filed and the recommendation adopted: AND FURTHER that the by-laws to amend the Parking Meter and Traffic By-laws be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-laws to amend the Parking Meter and Traffic By- laws. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that that the by-laws to amend the Parking Meter and Traffic By-laws be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-laws to amend the Parking Meter and Traffic By-laws. 21 B. Planning Advisory Committee - Proposed Re-ZoninQ Of Portion Of 2810 Golden Grove Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the Planning Advisory Committee advising that, although the re-zoning of 2810 Golden Grove Road earlier this year from "RF" Rural to "PQ" Pits and Quarries was believed to have excluded the proposed Lot 90-2 and an adjacent mini-home leaving them in the "RF" zone, upon further review it was determined that this proposed lot and the surrounding area had been included in the "PQ" zone and approximately 5.5 acres should be reverted to the "RF" zone (see submitted map); and recommending that Common Council (a) initiate the process of re-zoning that portion of the property known as Lot 90-2 and the surrounding area, identified as being a portion of NBGIC Number 351230, having an area of approximately 5.5 acres, located off Golden Grove Road, 88-530 COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 11, 2001 from "PQ" Pits and Quarries to "RF" Rural classification; (b) refer the proposed re-zoning to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation; and (c) authorize the necessary advertising in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, July 23,2001, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Town Of Quispamsis - ConQratulations On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Ron Maloney of the Town of Quispamsis extending congratulations on the recent election victory as the new Mayor and Common Council for the City of Saint John and advising that he looks forward to developing a positive association with them as they all work diligently together on items of mutual concern for the Greater Saint John Region, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23 (a) Minister Of State, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (b) Town Of Rothesav - East-West HiQhwav/Atlantic Trade Corridor 23{a) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of State, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, thanking Council for resolution of April 2, 2001 regarding the East West Highway/Atlantic Trade Corridor, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23{b) On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from the Town of Rothesay further to Common Council resolution of April 2, 2001 regarding the East West Highway/Atlantic Trade Corridor, thanking Council for the opportunity to express its support for the concept of an Atlantic Trade Corridor through Bangor, Maine, with a new international border crossing between St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. John Robertson - New Fuel At Coleson Cove GeneratinQ Station On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from John Robertson in concern about NB Power burning new fuel at Coleson Cove be referred to the Environment Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Common Clerk