2001-08-20_Minutes
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AUGUST 20, 2001
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the twentieth day of August, AD. 2001, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Desmond,
Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed and Titus
- and -
Messrs. P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; J. Nugent, City
Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and
Commissioner of Corporate Services; 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; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; G. Tait, Fire Chief; A
Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant
Common Clerk; and Mrs. J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and offered the opening
prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on Tuesday, August 7,2001, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3(a) Amendment To Section 39 Conditions
Re-ZoninQ Of 815 Loch Lomond Road
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed
on the 1988 re-zoning to "B-2" General Business classification, and as further amended
in 1997, of the property situated at 815 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 436667), to
permit the use of the property for a daycare facility, in addition to those uses already
permitted, as requested by Richard and Ruth Dignard, and no written objections were
received in this regard.
3{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
August 14, 2001 meeting at which the applicant, Richard Dignard, stated he was in
favour of staff's recommendation and no other person appeared; and recommending that
Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the 1988 re-zoning of
815 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 436667), to "B-2" General Business
classification and as further amended in 1997, to permit the use of the property to
include a daycare facility, in addition to those uses already permitted.
Richard Dignard, appearing in support of his application, stated he was in
favour of staff's recommendation, and requested approval of an amendment to the
Section 39 conditions for 815 Loch Lomond Road which would allow the property to be
used as a daycare facility. Mr. Dignard advised that a complete fire system has been
installed, there is ample parking at the subject property, and all regulations set out by
New Brunswick Family and Community Services have been met, with a valid license for
a daycare facility having been issued for the operation.
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On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions
imposed on the 1988 re-zoning of 815 Loch Lomond Road (NBGIC Number 436667) to
"B-2" General Business classification and as further amended in 1997, to permit the use
of the property to include a daycare facility, in addition to those uses already permitted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence in the
above regard be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4(a) Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone
Various Parcels Of Land In Central Peninsula
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed for the proposed re-zoning of the following parcels of land in the Central
Peninsula: (1) from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple
Residentiallnfill classification, 149-161 Waterloo Street, 7-21 Castle Street and 20-28
Golding Street (NBGIC Numbers 00015990,00014456,00013284,00013292,
00013300,00013318,00014472 and 00014480),91-95 Orange Street and 260-262
Princess Street (NBGIC Numbers 55062970,00007716,55062962,55062988,
00008433 and 55062954), local common to rear of 106-120 Pitt Street (NBGIC Number
00000004), 149-153 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers 00005900,00005918 and
00005926),88-126 St. James Street, 214 Charlotte Street and 195 Sydney Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00005900, 00005918 and 00005926),88-126 St. James Street, 214
Charlotte Street and 195 Sydney Street (NBGIC Numbers 00002246,00002402,
55025332,00001834,00001842, 00001859, 00001867, 00001875, 00001883,
55125421,00001891,00001909,00001917,00002238 and 55153118), and 63
Broadview Avenue (NBGIC Numbers 00000240 and 55034490); (2) from "RM-1" Three
Storey Multiple Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, 127 Carleton Street
and 66 Sewell Street (NBGIC Numbers 00038489 and 00037580); and (3) from "RM-1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential and "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-2" General
Business classification, 27-45 Charles Street, 50-58 City Road, 90 City Road and 66
Garden Street (NBGIC Numbers 00015271,00015263,00015198,00016170,
00016188,00015180 and portions of 00014787,00014746 and adjacent local common),
to place the parcels in appropriate zone categories that correspond to their present uses,
as initiated by the City of Saint John, 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
August 14, 2001 meeting at which there were no presentations and no letters received in
response to the public advertisement; and recommending that Common Council re-zone
the parcels of land at: (1) 149-161 Waterloo Street, 7-21 Castle Street and 20-28
Golding Street (NBGIC Numbers 00013284,00013292,00013300,00014456,
00015990,00013318,00014480 and 00014472), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (2) 91-95 Orange Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00007716,55062970,55062988,55062954,00008433 and
55062962), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple
Residentiallnfill classification; (3) Local Common to the rear of 106-120 Pitt Street
(NBGIC Number 00000004), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (4) 149-153 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers
00005900,00005918 and 00005926), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to
"RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (5) 88-126 St. James Street, 214
Charlotte Street and 195 Sydney Street (NBGIC Numbers 00002402,55025332,
00001834,00001842,00001859,00001867, 00001875, 00001883, 55153118, 5125421,
00001891,00001909,00001917,00002246 and 00002238), from "RM-1" Three Storey
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Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill; (6) 63 Broadview Avenue
(NBGIC Numbers 00000240 and 55034490), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (7) 127 Carleton Street
and 66 Sewell Street (NBGIC Numbers 00037580 and 00038489), from "RM-1" Three
Storey Multiple Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification; and (8) 27-45
Charles Street, 50-58 City Road and 66 Garden Street (NBGIC Numbers 00015271,
00015263,00015198,00016170,00016188,900015180 and portions of 00014746 and
00014787), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business
classification.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the parcels
of land at: (1) 149-161 Waterloo Street, 7-21 Castle Street and 20-28 Golding Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00013284,00013292,00013300,00014456, 00015990, 00013318,
00014480 and 00014472), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (2) 91-95 Orange Street (NBGIC Numbers
00007716,55062970,55062988,55062954,00008433 and 55062962), from "RM-1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (3)
Local Common to the rear of 106-120 Pitt Street (NBGIC Number 00000004), from "RM-
1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification;
(4) 149-153 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers 00005900,00005918 and 00005926),
from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill
classification; (5) 88-126 St. James Street, 214 Charlotte Street and 195 Sydney Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00002402,55025332,00001834,00001842, 00001859, 00001867,
00001875,00001883,55153118,55125421, 00001891, 00001909, 00001917,
00002246 and 00002238), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill; (6) 63 Broadview Avenue (NBGIC Numbers 00000240 and
55034490), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple
Residentiallnfill classification; (7) 127 Carleton Street and 66 Sewell Street (NBGIC
Numbers 00037580 and 00038489), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to
"IL-2" Major Institutional classification; and (8) 27-45 Charles Street, 50-58 City Road
and 66 Garden Street (NBGIC Numbers 00015271,00015263,00015198,
00016170,00016188,00015180 and portions of 00014746 and 00014787), from "RM-1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential 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 Titus
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 the parcels
of land at: (1) 149-161 Waterloo Street, 7-21 Castle Street and 20-28 Golding Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00013284,00013292,00013300,00014456, 00015990, 00013318,
00014480 and 00014472), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (2) 91-95 Orange Street (NBGIC Numbers
00007716,55062970,55062988,55062954,00008433 and 55062962), from "RM-1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; (3)
Local Common to the rear of 106-120 Pitt Street (NBGIC Number 00000004), from "RM-
1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification;
(4) 149-153 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers 00005900,00005918 and 00005926),
from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill
classification; (5) 88-126 St. James Street, 214 Charlotte Street and 195 Sydney Street
(NBGIC Numbers 00002402,55025332,00001834,00001842, 00001859, 00001867,
00001875,00001883,55153118,55125421, 00001891, 00001909, 00001917,
00002246 and 00002238), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill; (6) 63 Broadview Avenue (NBGIC Numbers 00000240 and
55034490), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "RM-IF" Multiple
Residentiallnfill classification; (7) 127 Carleton Street and 66 Sewell Street (NBGIC
Numbers 00037580 and 00038489), from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to
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"IL-2" Major Institutional classification; and (8) 27-45 Charles Street, 50-58 City Road
and 66 Garden Street (NBGIC Numbers 00015271,00015263,00015198,
00016170,00016188,00015180 and portions of 00014746 and 00014787), from "RM-1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential 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 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.
6. Review Of Council Salary And Benefit Details
Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary referring to the
Council Travel Policy Committee established by a resolution of Committee of the Whole
to discuss the per diem rate of $125 per day for travel and administrative and policy
issues of the per diem, this Committee consisting of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor White and
Councillors Desmond, Fitzgerald and Trites; also referring to the approval in Committee
of the Whole on August 7, 2001 to engage Michael C. Ircha of the University of New
Brunswick in Fredericton to review the salary and benefit details and work with the
Committee to establish a recommendation to be presented to Council; submitting Mr.
Ircha's biography; and suggesting that Council approve a resolution to engage him for
this review.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that Michael C. Ircha of the
University of New Brunswick in Fredericton be engaged to review the Council salary and
benefit details and to work with the Council Travel Policy Committee to establish a
recommendation to be presented to Council.
Mayor McAlary advised that Dr. Ircha's fee would be $800.00 plus
expenses and he would be carrying out his review over the next couple of weeks with a
decision expected by the end of September.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Tillev Monument - KinQ's Square
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as proposed in the
letter from Councillor Teed, the City Manager be requested to initiate steps to determine
if it is feasible to have the names of the first ten members of the Canadian Parliament
engraved on the Tilley monument in King's Square, the cost of same and possible
methods of funding, with the suggestion that the New Brunswick Historical Society and
the Canadian Citizenship Federation be contacted for suggestions and views.
Mayor McAlary suggested that the matter should be referred to the
Historical Society for its views.
Question being taken, the motion was lost, with Mayor McAlary, Deputy
Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Desmond, Fitzgerald, and Titus voting "nay".
8. Re Donated Carved Clock
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Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed referring to
Gregory Walsh's recent donation of a most valuable heritage clock to the City of Saint
John which was mounted on the south wall in the reception room on the 8th floor of City
Hall and unveiled at a presentation ceremony on August 9, 2001; and proposing that,
while small token gifts given to the City may be accepted on the City's behalf by the
Mayor, a gift of substantial value should be formally accepted by the Council of the day
as has been done in the past.
Councillor Teed asked that, as it is now his understanding that a contract
may be forthcoming for maintenance of the clock, the matter be tabled until the next
meeting.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on
the table until the next meeting of Council.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
9. DecreasinQ Population Of City
Read a letter from Councillor Teed expressing concern about the
diminution in population of the City of Saint John, particularly in the center core or the
peninsula which in recent years has shrunk in population from 20,000 to 9,000
inhabitants; and suggesting that it would seem reasonable that an investigation or study
should be initiated to determine why people have moved out of the central area and
what is needed to have a population build up in the central area.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Saint John Board of
Trade be requested to (a) initiate a study into the facts respecting the decrease of
population in the centre core (peninsula) of the City (south of City Road) and what might
be done to reverse the decline and to induce more people to seek accommodations in
the central area; and (b) make recommendations as to what type of accommodations
should be promoted and what action needs to be undertaken to enable persons to live a
full life in the City centre area.
Councillor Chase suggested that, as this matter did not come under the
Board of Trade's mandate, it might be worthwhile initially to refer it to City Planning staff
for a report. Councillor Ball expressed the view that, if Uptown Saint John already had
information in this regard, Council did not necessary have to spearhead a study; and
Deputy Mayor White suggested that, rather than task staff with this issue, Uptown Saint
John could be asked to provide the information it has in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor White,
Councillors Ball and Chase voting "nay".
10. Proposed Committee On SkateboardinQ
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed referring to a
recent letter to Council about an incident involving a skateboard striking a citizen in
King's Square, and proposing the establishment of a committee on skateboarding.
Councillor Teed advised of his receipt earlier this date of a petition in
support of the creation of a skateboarding committee.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that Council establish a
committee on skateboarding as a recreational activity, such committee to conduct a
study on methods of acquiring adequate facilities for skateboarding for the youth of Saint
John and recommending (1) the form of operation of any such facilities, such committee
to (a) consist of not less than five and not more than eleven members of whom at least
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two are youth under twenty-two years of age, members to have a term of two years
renewable once; (b) establish its own by-laws providing for the chairman, vice-chairman,
secretary and other officers as it deems proper and method of operation, and (c) meet at
least on a monthly basis and report to Council on its activities at least quarterly; (2) the
Recreation and Parks Division be directed to provide assistance in obtaining meeting
location and administrated support as the committee may request; and (3) the matter be
referred to the Nominating Committee for recommendation for appointment of members.
An amendment to the motion was proposed by Councillor Desmond to
refer the matter to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for input whereupon
Councillor Titus, on a point of order, expressed the view that this was a new motion. The
Mayor suggested that this matter should be referred to the Vision of Youth Committee in
view of its interest in skateboarding, having made a recommendation that a location be
found for a skateboard facility.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the establishment of a
skateboarding committee be referred to the Vision of Youth Committee.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried.
Councillor Fitzgerald expressed the view that, as every week Council is
inundated by a number of letters from Councillors, there should be a better way to
approach the situation, and suggested that the Mayor should either convene Committee
of the Whole meetings earlier and that there be time set aside for a question period for
such letters which would be referred to Council as an information package only, and
Council members have the opportunity to discuss these items and then they be referred
to the appropriate department for action. The Mayor asked if it were Councillor
Fitzgerald's intent to refer this issue to her to talk with some of the other Council
members to come up with something maybe by the next Council meeting, and Councillor
Fitzgerald responded in the affirmative, proposing such a motion. Councillor Fitzpatrick,
on a point of order, asked that Councillor Fitzgerald submit something to Council on this,
and the Mayor indicated that she would not entertain such a motion at this time because
of the number of Council members who would want to speak to it, and asked Councillor
Fitzgerald to put a letter on the agenda in this regard.
5. Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club
Ice SkatinQ Surface In East Saint John
Consideration was given to a letter from Cathie Hurley, Past-president of
the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club, requesting, given that Council voted to
provide an ice surface in the East End of Saint John, consideration of building an
Olympic ice surface (100 feet x 200 feet) to add to the diversity of ice surfaces and also
open opportunities to attract national and international events in speed skating, figure
skating and hockey.
Barbara Clayden, a member of the executive of the Saint John Amateur
Speed Skating Club, in addressing Council on behalf of the Speed Skating Club,
requested that consideration be given to building an Olympic ice surface, noting Saint
John's significant history in speed skating and that the larger ice surface would be safer
for speed skaters, and pointing out the possibility of attracting larger skating events to
the City.
Mayor McAlary noted that the proposal call to design and build a new
arena included the cost of an Olympic-size ice surface, and requested that items 5, 14
and 40A on the agenda be grouped together at this time with one resolution referring
them to the City Manager for consideration when the proposal calls are received.
14. Lord Beaverbrook Rink - Ice Surface
40A. Speed Skate New Brunswick / Yerxa Sports Clinics
Support Of Request For Olvmpic-Size Ice Facilitv
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
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RESOLVED that the presentation on
behalf of the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club regarding the design and size of
the proposed arena for East Saint John, and the letter from Councillor Teed proposing
that the matter of the feasibility of enlarging the ice surface at the Lord Beaverbrook Rink
to meet Olympic standards in size be referred to the Recreation and Parks Advisory
Board and the Board of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink, and the letters from Speed Skate
New Brunswick - New Brunswick Amateur Speed Skating Association Inc., and Yerxa
Sports Clinics, in support of an Olympic size ice surface in the City, be referred to the
City Manager for consideration when the proposals are received.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. June 2009 FCM Conference
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from
Councillor Titus submitting information on the future dates and locations for FCM
conferences, the next open year for hosting being 2009; and requesting that this matter
be referred to the City Manager for consideration and action, or a plan of attack, be
referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. SprinQ Cleanup
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from
Councillor Titus regarding a tipping fee waiver be referred to the budget process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Creation Of Bv-Iaw For Offensive SiQns
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Chase regarding the
concern of residents of Range Road about signs erected by a resident of that Road
which they believe to be offensive and there being no provisions to have these signs
removed; advising that, in a discussion with staff on the possibilities of ridding the
property in question of these signs, he asked if the creation of a by-law dealing with
offensive signs could be constructed and implemented and the answer to this question
being with determining if there is legal premise to institute such a by-law in consideration
of the Charter of Rights; and expressing the understanding that the City Solicitor would
not object to rendering an opinion on this matter, thus he would like support to referring it
to the Legal Department for a report.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred to the Legal Department for a report to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. City Bv-Iaw Of 1908 RespectinQ KinQ's Square
Read a letter from Councillor Teed advising that, having reviewed the
matter of the City By-law of 1908 respecting King's Square, there is no question it is
being continually broken and, even the recent placing of the tent for Festival by the Sea
was in gross violation of the By-law; expressing the view that, when a law is constantly
broken and those responsible for the by-laws fail to take corrective action, the principles
on which our democratic society is based are eroded and eventually a complete
disregard of all laws, which leads to anarchy and the destruction of society as we know
it, may be the result; noting that, although Councillor Desmond recognized a failure to
enforce a by-law is not in the best interests of society and proposed an alternative
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remedy, an insufficient number of Council members agreed with his proposal and did not
propose an alternative remedy and, as a result, a City By-law is neither being enforced
or changed; and proposing that the matter of the City By-law respecting the public use of
King's Square be referred to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for its
consideration and views as to what changes, if any, are desirable or if it is now
appropriate to repeal that By-law.
Councillor Teed proposed a motion to refer the above matter to the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and/or the City Manager or both and, in response
to the Mayor's suggestion that referral should be to the City Manager as the Board did
not make by-laws, he agreed to do so.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from
Councillor Teed regarding the By-law respecting the public use of King's Square be
referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
* Added Items
The Mayor called for a motion to add to the agenda of this meeting, as
15A and 15B, respectively, two items that were considered in Committee of the Whole
earlier this date, one being the City Solicitor's report on the constitutionality of
panhandling/begging legislation, the other being the City Manager's recommendation on
an amendment to a lease at the Saint John City Market.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the above-mentioned
items be added to the agenda of this meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
*15A. PanhandlinQ/BeQQinQ LeQislation
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the submitted report
from the City Solicitor on the matter of the constitutionality of begging/panhandling
legislation be considered in open session of Council and received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
*15B. Amendment to City Market Lease
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize (1) amendments to the lease with Hunter's
Ventures Limited for space in the Saint John City Market whereby Hunter's Ventures
Limited may include in its product line the following: hard and soft bulk candy, bulk and
packaged chocolates, cotton candy, candied applies, fudges, toffees, liquorices, plain
and candied popcorn, candy and chocolate-related gift packages; and (2) the Mayor and
Common Clerk to execute any documents necessary to give effect to this
recommendation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Re 2002 OperatinQ BudQet
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Read a letter from the City Manager requesting the opportunity to make
an approximate 30-minute presentation to Common Council on financial information that
will form the backup for the 2002 Operating Budget deliberations to commence in
September, having prepared for the deliberations on the 2002 Operating and Capital
Budgets a forecast of operating results for the 2001 fiscal period, an historical trend
analysis of operating and capital expenditures, and some "big picture" budget
projections for 2002; and advising that, in addition, staff would provide a brief
commentary on issues that must be addressed in the coming years.
Mr. Beckett, through a computer-aided presentation (copies of which
were distributed to Council members earlier this date) on the current status of the
General Fund for 2002, projected a deficit of $500,000 for the operating budget, the
major causes for this being the extended winter season, the garbage collection contract,
street lighting and vehicle maintenance. Mr. Yeomans reviewed the historical trends of
operating revenues and expenditures, as well as the forecasted results for the year in
which property taxes would account for 70.9% of revenues versus 58.7% in 1991; and
pointed out that the tax increase in 2000 was necessitated by the significant reduction in
the unconditional grant received by the City. Mr. Beckett, in reviewing the projected
2002 revenue and operating expenditures, advised that it was assumed there would be
no increase in the tax rate, with minimal growth of 2.5% expected in the tax base, no
change anticipated in the unconditional grant, a 3% inflation impact on expenses
expected, and non-tax revenue expected to maintain the same levels; and made the
observation that a significant number of expenditures has limited the City's
flexibility/discretion and that there were a number of areas where the current expenditure
level in place was not adequate to maintain the current level of service, such as roads
and streets which are showing the impact of past budget reductions, as well as
machinery and equipment, noting the trend over the last several years of capitalizing
short life-span expenditures such as information technology and building maintenance.
Mr. Beckett spoke to the issue of significant future capital demands in terms of
transportation, water and sewerage, waterfront development, bus replacement, a
proposed police facility, the replacement of the Simonds Arena, industrial park
development and the housing incentive program and, in concluding his presentation,
advised that, while he did not foresee any problems with the 2002 budget, he anticipated
that, beyond this period with regard to expenditures, it would become very difficult for
existing service levels to be maintained at the current tax rate given that the tax base
was not keeping pace with current inflation, and that debt levels were approaching
maximum tolerable levels, and stressed that now was the time to determine what actions
should be taken to reduce this level with a long term plan of 3 to 5 years to focus on the
direction for municipal services and expenditure levels.
Discussion followed with Mr. Beckett responding to questions in the
above regard, and Councillor Chase proposed two motions, which were not seconded,
that staff bring in a balanced budget for the current year, and that the Commissioner of
Finance and his staff bring in some recommendations on the year 2003 budget and
beyond and that those recommendations also reflect a budget that would not see a tax
increase; and the Mayor suggested that Council would first have to do the 2002 budget
and, as all budget procedure would go through the City Manager, Council could not so
direct the Commissioner of Finance.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that staff be directed to
come back to Council with recommendations on the 2003 budget.
Discussion continued during which time Mr. Woods assured that Mr.
Beckett's concerns and comments would be taken into full consideration during
preparation of not only the 2002 budget but in future planning, and noted that a vast
array of other information was needed in order to present a series of coherent,
integrated and coordinated recommendations.
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the above matter be
laid on the table.
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Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillors
Chase and Fitzgerald voting "nay".
17. EIA Registration #820 -Irving Oil Limited
liquefied Natural Gas Marine Terminal
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising of the
receipt from the Department of Environment and Local Government of the EIA
registration for the Irving Oil Limited liquefied natural gas marine terminal project, with
the request for initial comments by August 16, including any general concerns and, in
particular, any concerns that may not be addressed through the application of other
Provincial/Federal regulations; also advising that the initial list of concerns and issues
set out herein has been sent to the Department and, if Council has further comments or
questions, they will also be provided to the Department for its consideration and,
depending on the Minister's decision with respect to the EIA, the City will have further
opportunities to provide input. The report includes the rationale for and an overview of
the project, and lists other key points made in the application, and compares the
proposal to the existing Can aport operation in that, while it involves a different fuel and
different facilities, it is in a location next to a similar use, with appropriate land use and
zoning designation and at a distance from residential and commercial uses, and the new
pipelines are proposed to be located in the right-of-way of existing lines and to be similar
to those installed elsewhere for natural gas, and there appears to be a number of issues
to be resolved including any municipal responsibilities for fire and emergency services
and Red Head Road.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, staff continue to monitor the Irving Oil Limited liquefied natural gas
marine terminal project in follow-up discussions with the Department of Environment and
Local Government, and report back to Council on further developments.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Coleson Cove Refurbishment Proiect
Read a report from the City Manager advising Council on the nature and
magnitude of the proposed Coleson Cove refurbishment project, including its potential
environmental impact, and requesting that Common Council formally authorize the City
to seek intervenor status at the Public Utility Board hearings; providing an overview of
the project, including points from the Executive Summary of the application, as well as
an initial list of local concerns and issues; and submitting material from a recent
presentation to Council by the Environment Committee indicating a number of the issues
and concerns regarding the proposed project from a local perspective.
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the City (1) register as an intervenor for the Public Utilities Board
hearings with regard to the proposed Coleson Cove refurbishment project, and (2)
recommend to the Minister of Environment and Local Government that a full
environmental impact assessment should be required.
Mayor McAlary expressed the view that a letter should be sent from
Council to the Minister of Environment and Local Government regarding the
environmental impact assessment.
(Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Fitzgerald and Fitzpatrick withdrew
from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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19. Assent To Subdivision Plan - Municipal
Services Easement - 26-36 Cliff Street
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council assent to the submitted tentative subdivision plan of
26-36 Cliff Street that would vest the illustrated municipal services easement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Easement To Permit Encroachment
Of DwellinQ At 462 Brian Lane
Read a report from the City Manager submitting correspondence from the
Legal Department advising of a request from the solicitor for the owner of 462 Brian
Lane to permit the existing encroachment of the dwelling at 462 Brian Lane upon Brian
Lane, which is a public street running southwardly from Prince Street West, and that the
appropriate remedy is to stop up and close a portion of the street and, if closed, a
conveyance in fee simple determinable to the owner of 462 Brian Lane.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that (1) the City grant to the
owner(s) of 462 Brian Lane an easement to permit the encroachment of their dwelling
upon Brian Lane until such time as the encroachment is removed or destroyed and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the grant of
easement; and (2) Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention
to consider the passing of a by-law to stop up and close that portion of Brian Lane, as
shown on the submitted Surveyor's Certificate dated October 26, 1973 and, in the event
the said portion of Brian Lane is stopped up and closed, the City convey in fee simple
determinable such portion of Brian Lane to the owner of 462 Brian Lane and that the
consideration for the purchase be all costs associated with the stopping up and closing,
and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the transfer and
all related documentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Proiect - Easement Request
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to
Common Council's authorization on May 1,2000 and June 12, 2000 of 13 permanent
and 3 temporary construction easements to Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited
Partnership (M&NE) for the installation, operation and maintenance of a natural gas
pipeline on City-owned lands; advising that the pipeline has since been installed and
commissioned and, during the period of construction, M&NE had to deviate from its
original design due to unforeseen subsurface conditions, one such deviation having
been near Simms Corner in West Saint John at the location where the natural gas
pipeline crossed Main Street West had to be positioned a little further east than designed
and, as a result, M&NE requires a permanent easement over PID Number 55033138
and has issued the appropriate notice under Section 87(1) of the National Energy Board
and submitted an offer of purchase.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the City of Saint John not oppose the notice pursuant to Section 87(1) of the
National Energy Board Act respecting PID 55033138 (as submitted hereto) and that the
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notice be received and filed, and further that the City of Saint John grant an easement to
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Limited Partnership for the installation of a natural gas
pipeline on, under, and along PID 55033138 for $150 + HST on the same terms and
conditions as authorized on May 1, 2000, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to sign the easement agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick
voting "nay".
22. Licence To Occupy Crown Land
Federal Access Road To Bav Ferrv Terminal
Read a report from the City Manager advising that permission is required
from the Federal Government to enter the Federal access road to the Bay Ferry
Terminal to construct the Germain Street West watermain renewal/extension project
and, on March 15, 2001, Real Estate and Facility Management commenced negotiations
to acquire such permission during which time the Department of Transport indicated that
the City's request did not raise concerns and the City would be given a licence to occupy
Crown land by the Department, the term of the licence to have a term of a year from the
date of licence (to be determined), with consideration of $2.00 CDN.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute
a licence to occupy Crown land to permit entry and use of Germain Street West for the
City's watermain extension/renewal project.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Residential Infrastructure Assistance
Applications Nos. 4. 5. 6 and 7
(Deputy Mayor White and Councillor Fitzgerald re-entered the meeting.)
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council approve Residential Infrastructure Assistance for:
#4 LSO Enterprises Ltd. for the development of seven townhouses on Harbour Lights
Terrace on Moore Street, in an estimated amount of $42,000; #5 North Star Holdings
Ltd. for the development of 55 single-family homes in the West Side Estates subdivision
on Stewart Street, in an estimated amount of $162,000; #6 Blanchard Homes Ltd. for the
development of 8 lots for one-and two-family homes in McNaughton Place in the Bon
Accord Subdivision - Phase 7, in an estimated amount of $48,000; and #7 512513 NB
Ltd. for the development of 80 lots in the Cedar Point Anchorage development at 554
Woodward Avenue, in an estimated amount of $150,000.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
24. Tender For Contract 2001-19
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Contract 2001-19, Manners Sutton Road sewage pumping station, be
awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of
$182,300, 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.
25. Tender For Contract 2001-6
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Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager recommend-
ing that Contact 2001-6, King Street sidewalk improvements, be awarded to the low
tenderer, Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd., at the tendered price of $226,927.80, as
based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the above
recommendation be denied.
Councillor Chase, referencing Council's previous discussion on the King
Street brick sidewalk replacement, asked Council's support for the motion to deny the
recommendation and direct staff to seek another tender on stamped concrete, on the
basis that the price was over-budget, and stamped concrete was far superior in durability
and less costly. During discussion, Councillor Titus suggested that, rather than denying
the recommendation, the matter could be tabled until the next meeting to see if the
budget shortfall could be saved by not putting in packed bricks.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that Contract 2001-6 be laid on
the table until the September 4, 2001 Council meeting for a staff report on the above
issue.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
26. Amendment To Policy On Land
For Public Purposes Trust Fund
Consideration was given to the report from the City Manager, which was
tabled at the last meeting, recommending an amendment to the policy on the Land for
Public Purposes Trust Fund, which was adopted by Common Council on November 6,
1995 under the authority of the Community Planning Act.
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the above matter be taken
from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Desmond,
Fitzpatrick and Titus voting "nay".
The Mayor expressed the understanding that the above report was tabled
so that the Council members would have a chance to read it; and Mr. Woods advised
that he spoke to Councillor Trites on Friday at which time he indicated that he had no
problem with Council proceeding on this issue.
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council (1) adopt the proposed Project Evaluation Guidelines
contained in the above report; (2) the Policies For The Acceptance Of Land For Public
Purposes And Use Of LPP Funds previously adopted by Council on November 6, 1995
be amended by adding the Project Evaluation Guidelines as Policy 7(d); (3) this
amendment be implemented immediately, with the first deadline for applications being
October 31, 2001, and further that (4) outstanding applications for funding from the LPP
Trust Fund that have been received prior to this date be considered based on the policy
in place when the application was made to Common Council.
Councillor Titus expressed concern that any monies from other
government sources was to be excluded when considering monies and in-kind
contributions that the community contributed to a project as matching funds, as that
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might hurt areas that can least afford to have that source of money excluded, and
suggested that that should be taken out of the guidelines, and also about maintenance
of the playground equipment. Mr. Butler noted the inclusion in the proposed guidelines
that Common Council at its sole discretion may choose to provide LPP funding to a
project as it deems appropriate, and advised that the City maintained playgrounds on
City property, as well as many of the ones on school property. Councillor Fitzgerald
concurred with the concern about the City not matching other government monies and
that that should be deleted from the guidelines, and Mr. Woods made the observation
that other government funding could go toward the project but would not be matched by
the City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fitzgerald
and Titus voting "nay".
27. Municipal Plan Amendment &
Re-ZoninQ 96 Stan lev Street
Read a letter from the Assistant Common Clerk advising that, following
the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and
public presentation have been completed with regard to the submitted application of
Gardner Electric Ltd. for property located at 96 Stanley Street, and no written objections
were received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the application of
Gardner Electric Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property located
at 96 Stanley Street be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with
the public hearing to be held on Monday, October 1,2001, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. 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, July 23, 2001, when there
were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed and Trites, and your Committee submits the
following recommendation, namely:
1. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Julie Esselmont
and Douglas Finlay be appointed to the Saint John Transit Commission for a term of
three years.
August 20, 2001
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
28.1 Appointment To Transit Commission
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the above report be received
and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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29. 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 Tuesday, August 7,2001, when
there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites, and your Committee submits
the following recommendation, namely:
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John grant a
license to 056975 N.B. Ltd. for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a
boat dock and stairway on a portion of PID 36616 located at Reversing Falls (as
generally shown on the submitted plan) on terms and conditions contained in the
submitted license, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
license agreement.
August 20,2001,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
29.1. License For Boat Dock & Stairway
On Property At ReversinQ Falls
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the above report be received
and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Planning Advisory Committee - Vesting
Of Falls View Drive As Public Street
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted tentative
subdivision plan of 200 Bridge Street that would vest Falls View Drive as a public street.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Planning Advisory Committee - Land For Public
Purposes Dedication - 356 Elderslev Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced
Fundy Bay Holdings Ltd. tentative subdivision plan of 356 Eldersley Avenue that would
vest a 1.5-hectare (3.7-acre) Land for Public Purposes parcel, which would provide a
Land for Public Purposes credit for the future residential development of the subject
property.
(Councillor Fitzgerald withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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32. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision 2550 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council (1) assent to the submitted Little River
Estates Subdivision (Phase 1) tentative subdivision plan of 2550 Loch Lomond Road,
and to any required municipal services or public utility easements; (2) authorize the
preparation and execution of a City/developer subdivision agreement to ensure provision
of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the
approval of the Chief City Engineer; (3) assent to the requested Land for Public
Purposes dedication of 7,180 square metres (77,287 square feet or 1.77 acres) which
satisfies the proposed subdivision and provides for a credit of 720 square metres (7,750
square feet) for future residential development; and (4) rescind its condition of August 8,
1988 requiring the subdivision development on the subject property to be connected to
the City water system, and now allow all lots to be serviced by drilled wells on the
following conditions: (a) all drilled wells on any lot proposed on the subject property must
be constructed and maintained at all times in a manner acceptable to the N.B.
Department of Environment and Local Government as set out in the submitted Appendix
A; and (b) a notation must be clearly placed on all subdivision plans relating to this
subdivision development indicating the mentioned requirement in clause (a) above for
the benefit of future lot purchasers.
Referring to section (4) of the proposed resolution, Mr. Nugent noted the
reference to a condition of August 8, 1988 and, in (4)(a) to a proposed condition that
drilled wells be constructed and maintained in a certain fashion, and advised that two
issues arose therefrom, one being the legal status of the condition imposed in 1988 and
whether or not there was any particular process that should be followed in order to
amend it, and suggested this be referred to him; the other being the issue of potential
liability to the City in the future that could be associated with the obligation of assuring
that the condition was being honoured, and suggested this issue be referred to the City
Manager and to him to examine further and report to Council.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the above matter be
laid on the table for review by the City Manager and the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillor
Desmond voting "nay".
(Councillor Fitzgerald re-entered the meeting.)
33. Planning Advisory Committee -
Future Street Assent - 46 McAllister Drive
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted subdivision
plan of 46 McAllister Drive which will vest, as a future street, an area of 7,862 square
metres (1.94 acres).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
34. Planning Advisory Committee - Assent To Municipal
Services & Public Utilitv Easements - 285 MillidQe Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
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RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to one or more subdivision
plans of 285 Millidge Avenue in accordance with the severing of the three-unit
townhouse into separate lots at the common wall, and to any required municipal services
or public utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
35. Murray Yorke - Road Repairs
End Of Point Road. Lorneville
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Murray
Yorke advising of his efforts to have proper road repair done near the end of Point Road
in Lorneville, and requesting Council to thoroughly look into this situation soon, be
referred to the City Manager.
In response to the Mayor, Mr. Galbraith advised that the above project
was approved in the 2001 Capital Program and design was now underway on it, and it
was suggested that staff should advise Mr. Yorke accordingly.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
36. Simonds Middle School - Stinger Field Fund
RaisinQ Committee - Appreciation For Funds
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Principal of the Simonds Middle School expressing appreciation for the City's major
contribution to the Stinger Field Fund Raising Committee in providing an excellent
athletic facility for the students and the community to enjoy, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
37. Marv DouQlas - Non-Kill Animal Shelters
Consideration was given to a letter from Mary Douglas submitting
information on non-kill animal shelters as a humane way of dealing with unwanted pets,
and requesting a letter of support of her efforts to open such a shelter for animals.
A motion was proposed by Councillor Fitzpatrick and seconded by Deputy
Mayor White that the letter from Mary Douglas be referred to the Animal Rescue
League. The Mayor suggested that, in view of the cost involved, the method proposed
by Ms. Douglas would have to be undertaken by a private company, and Councillor Titus
noted Ms. Douglas' indication in her letter that she was asking for a letter showing the
jurisdiction's support for her efforts, and suggested that a letter should be sent to her
indicating that Council supported her efforts. The mover and seconder agreed to change
the motion accordingly.
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that a letter of support be
sent to Mary Douglas regarding her efforts to open a non-kill animal shelter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
38. Justin Robinson - Plan For Future
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
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RESOLVED that the letter from Justin
Robinson suggesting that the Council of Saint John look at having a plan for the future,
be received and filed.
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that rather
than receive and file the above letter, a letter be forwarded to Mr. Robinson advising him
of the approved water and sewerage extensions in the North End of the City as
indications of the progress in the City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase and
Teed voting "nay".
On a point of order, Councillor Teed asked that, in accordance with
Procedural By-law, his reasons for his dissenting vote in the above regard be noted in
the minutes of this meeting.
39. Gregory Paterson - Designation Of King Street East
As Part Of Trinitv Roval HeritaQe Preservation Area
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Gregory
Paterson submitting photographs and a petition from residents, landlords, tenants and
property owners of King Street East and requesting Common Council to designate King
Street East as part of the Trinity Royal Heritage Preservation area to preserve this
historic part of the City's heritage, be referred to the Preservation Review Board for a
report to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
40. Cathleen Gardner & Carolyn Lawton - Request
For HeritaQe DesiQnation For 266 Lancaster Avenue
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Cathleen
Gardner and Carolyn Lawton requesting examination for heritage designation under City
by-law for the residence of Mrs. W. E. Earle located at 266 Lancaster Avenue, be
referred to the Preservation Review Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adiournment
The Mayor, in adjourning the meeting, noted that the next regular meeting
of Council in open session was scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 7:00
o'clock.
Assistant Common Clerk