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1999-01-04_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourAGENDA COMMON COUNCIL -as at December 31, 1998. 1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 1999 - prayer. 2. Approval of minutes (December 21,1998). PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. 7:00 p.m. (a) Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate a parcel of land located at 899 Somerset Street from Medium Density Residential to Business Park classification, to permit the development of a business park, as requested by Somerset Investments Ltd. (b) Proposed Zoning By -Law amendment to re -zone above property from "P" Park, "R -2" One- and Two - Family Residential, "RM -1" Three - Storey Multiple Residential and "RM -2" High -Rise Multiple Residential to "BP" Business Park classification. (c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments. 4. 7:00 p.m. (a) Proposed Zoning By -Law amendment to re -zone a parcel of land located at the intersection of McAllister Drive and Golden Grove Road, adjacent to 570 Rothesay Avenue, from "P" Park to "B -2" General Business classification, to place the site in the same zoning category as the adjacent service station located at 570 Rothesay Avenue, and permit the development of a car wash facility in conjunction with redevelopment of the service station property, as requested by Imperial Oil (G. Carl Brown). (b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment. 5. 7:00 p.m. (a) Proposed Zoning By -Law amendment to re -zone a parcel of land located at 28 Richmond Street, from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B -2" General Business classification, to permit the use of the building for office, dental assisting school and other commercial businesses, as requested by Carolyn Watters. (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 6. 7:00 p.m. Public presentation of proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate a parcel of land located at 945 Old Black River Road, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification as an Approved Light Industrial Development, to permit re- zoning of the parcel of land from "RS -2M" One- and Two - Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential to 1 -1" Light Industrial classification, and the continuing operation of a welding school, as requested by East Side Welding (1994) Ltd. 7. 7:00 p.m. Public presentation of proposed Municipal Plan amendment re Parts One, Two and Nine, the proposed changes to be made as suggested by the Province to comply with the terminology of the Community Planning Act, or to avoid the potential of possible confusion or misinterpretation, as requested by the City of Saint John. DELEGATIONS 8. 8:00 p.m. Presentation by New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association re direct deposit, family housing accommodation, and surplus food availability. 9. 8:15 p.m. Presentation by South Central Citizens Council re alternative to property tax system and need for ward system. 10. Mayor's remarks. Page Two COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA — as at December 31, 1998. COUNCIL 10A.Re petition from residents of Harmony Drive requesting "no parking" signs (Mayor McAlary). 11. Re snow control program (Councillor Fitzpatrick). CITY MANAGER 12. Re lease of space at City Market. 13. Rescheduling of January 4, 1999 public hearing for proposed Zoning By -Law text amendment re changes to unserviced residential lot standards. 14. Report re tender for Contract 99 -1, curb and sidewalk construction (tabled December 14, 1998). COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS 15. Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority - proposed budget of estimated expenditures for fiscal year ending March 31, 1999. GENERAL 16. Letter from Town of Quispamsis re appointments to Regional Facilities Commission and associated sub- committees. 17. Application of Design Art Signs for amendment to Section 39 conditions of re- zoning of 580 Main Street. 18. Memorandum from FCM calling for resolutions for consideration by National Board of Directors or at Annual Conference. 19. Letter from Town of Rothesay re Harbour Station Commission appointment. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 4:30 p.m. 20. 4:30 p.m. — Presentation re 1999 Capital Budget — Transportation. 21. Letter from Local 771, IAFF, re negotiations. 22. Re various committee /commission appointments (Mayor McAlary). 23. Re purchase of land, Golden Grove Road (City Manager). 24. City Manager's update. 25. Mayor's update. LEGAL SESSION 26. Re Human Rights complaint (City Solicitor). Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 Dorothy Willar President New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association P.O. Box 6446, Station A Saint John, NB E2L 4R8 Dear Madam: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint john New Brunswick Canada E21, 4L1 At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 4th instant, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- " RESOLVED that the topics raised in the presentation on behalf of the New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association be added to the agenda of the January meeting with the local MLAs." Yours truly, Ma ry L-.Ynford Common Clerk MLM:sc City of Saint john NEW BRUNSWICK ANTI - POVERTY ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6446, Station "A ", Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L R48 Telephone: (506) 632 -0096 • Fax: (506) 634 -7423 "People Helping People Help Themselves" December 22, 1998 Common Council City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4S1 Your Worship and Councillors: This is to confirm the New Brunswick Anti- Poverty Association will be making a public presentation to Common Council on Monday, January 4th, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. or so soon thereafter as the Association representation can be heard. There will be a written submission delivered by December 30th. There will be three matters for which support is being sought - Direct Deposit Policy, Family Housing Accommodation Policy and Surplus Food Availability Policy. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Willar President New Brunswick Anti- Poverty Association NEW BRUNSWICK ANTI - POVERTY ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6446, Station "A ", Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L R48 Telephone: (506) 632 -0096 • Fax: (506) 634 -7423 "People Helping People Help Themselves" December 30, 1998 PRESENTED BY NB ANTI - POVERTY ASSOCIATION Submission to: Common Council City of Saint John Your Worship and Councillors: The New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association is composed of members who are or have been recipients of Social Assistance. It is interested in administrative and policy changes which should improve the position of those who are unemployed and are forced to rely on Social Assistance. While the majority of those are women, there are a number of men who also find themselves in this position. There are three matters the New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association wishes to bring to the attention of Council and to seek your support. - DIRECT DEPOSITS - The first is for an administrative change in the manner of receiving assistance. At present, payments are made monthly by cheque mailed to the recipient. The Association has met with the Minister responsible for Social Assistance and local MLA's and made a submission there should be provisions for direct deposit into a banking account of those recipients who wish such method of payment. Many persons who receive Old Age Assistance, Canada Pension and other forms of monthly payments are able to have these deposited into a bank account. This can have many advantages for many Social Assistance recipients. Other Provinces have made such arrangements. Council is requested to adopt a resolution requesting the Department to favourably consider implementing a program of direct deposit of Social Assistance payment for those who apply for such. - MULTIPLE BEDROOM UNIT HOUSING POLICY - The second matter involves housing. A number of so- called public housing units were constructed with 3 or 4 bedrooms. These were constructed to accommodate large families at low rent. It served a great need. However, over the years the children who lived in the first multiple bedroom units grew up and have moved out. Then instead of moving the single or two parents to a smaller unit they have been allowed to keep the multiple NEW BRUNSWICK ANTI - POVERTY ASSOCIATION December 30, 1998 Page 2 bedroom unit notwithstanding they have no need for such spacious accommodation and others are in need. There appears to be no policy of moving the small family unit out of a unit designed for a large family, when the need for multiple bedrooms is no longer there. As a result there are many large family applicants wishing to move into multiple bedroom units who can't do so as the present small family occupants choose not to move out. In one case which has been brought to the attention of our Association, there is a single woman in a 3 bedroom unit, but who uses 2 bedrooms to keep her multiple pet cats. While that may be a kindness to animals, it is suggested it defeats the entire concept of multiple bedroom units for children. A sample survey has been conducte( housing units. 23 McLaren Blvd. (single parent) 35 McLaren Blvd. (couple) 154 McLaren Blvd. (single person) 182 McLaren Blvd. (single person) 16 McLaren Blvd. (single person) Taylor Avenue (single person) 1 which indicated the following under occupied three bedroom public 21 McLaren Blvd. (single person) 14 McLaren Blvd. (single person) 23 McLaren Blvd. (single person) 10 Coronation Court (2 single persons) 8 Coronation Court (2 single persons) One example of what is felt to be a misuse of public housing is that of a single person occupying a three bedroom housing unit at a monthly rent of $127.00 which includes heat and lights. Surely this is not the intent of those governments which first developed low cost public housing for low income families at a rent they could afford. This year Canada is observing the 50th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 25 of the Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate,for the health and well being of himself and his family including hou�sin " Again the Association respecting law brought this matter to the attention of Saint John MLA's who it is felt needs public support for this policy. Council is therefore asked to urge those in charge of public housing to adopt and enforce a policy of transfer of tenants who no longer require multiple bedroom units to smaller units and making such the multiple bedroom units available for the families with children. If felt appropriate Council could also request a full survey be made to determine the actual number of under used housing units. - USE OF SURPLUS FOOD - A third matter involves surplus food. As mentioned this year marks the 50th Anniversary of the United NEW BRUNSWICK ANTI- POVERTY ASSOCIATION December 30, 1998 Page 3 Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 25 of the Declaration states: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the well being of himself and of his family including food. " In New Brunswick it is understood that if a farmer produces milk in excess of his quota he must dispose of the surplus or suffer a penalty. There are many persons living below the poverty level who cannot afford to purchase the proper food they need including milk. The New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association has written to the Minister of Agriculture asking consideration be given to revising the regulations so surplus milk may be processed and made available to those receiving Social Assistance as well as to school children through the free milk programmes either as free food or at a reduced price (possibly the actual cost of processing). As there are many residents of Saint John who are forced by circumstances to rely on Social Assistance, Council is asked to support the principle of surplus food production being made available to those in need and in particular to support the position of the New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association that surplus milk which would otherwise be destroyed be made available to those receiving Social Assistance. - WIIYSHOULD CITY COUNCIL BE INVOLVED - You may ask why should Council be involved in these matters. The answer is there are a large number of residents of the City who unfortunately are required to live on Social Assistance. Any action taken to assist them could improve their quality of life in the City, and indirectly improve the entire City for all residents, an objective which Council members individually have indicated is a proper objective. In summary Council is asked to: (a) support the principle of Social Assistance regulations being changed to provide for direct deposits of benefits in banks at the request of the recipient; (b) support the principle of that in subsidized housing units, multiple bedroom units be utilized by those families needing multiple bedroom units; (c) support the principle of surplus foods produced in New Brunswick being made available for those in need. Respectfully submitted, C t President New Brunswick Anti - Poverty Association C1 V3 5 kz- cl, r 41 COMMON OFFICS BEC 171998 CITY OF Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 Mr. Afzal H. Shaheedi 54 Harmony Drive Saint John, NB E2J 2W4 Dear Sir: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint john New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 4th instant, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- EI N City of Saint john " RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McAlary submitting a letter and petition from residents of Harmony Drive requesting the placement of no parking signs; and recommending that Council refer this to staff for input and a recommendation to Council by mid - January -- be referred to the City Manager for a recommendation to Council." Yours truly, (Ae� 1�� ( I Ma ry L. E'fojrd Common Clerk MLM:sc Cc: Terrence Totten City Manager ���gnr's Office December 31, 1998 P �4ttin# Jnlirt, �_ �_ OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL Deputy Mayor Chase and Members of Common Council P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4L1 Deputy Mayor and Councillors: I received the attached letter and petition and have placed this on the agenda for your information. I would recommend that Council refer to staff for their input and recommendation and that a report be returned to us by mid- January. Yours sincerely, Shirley A. McAlary MAYOR SM/meg P. 0. BOX 1971, SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA E2L 41_1 - (506) 658 -2912 al YC. �__Fhtzoo� 54 Harmony Drive, Saint John, New Brunswick E2J 2W4 Telephone (506) 696 -1303 Fax (506) 696 -1303 E -mail: shaheediCambnet.nb.ca December 23, 1998 Ms. Shirley McAalary, Mayor of Saint John City Hall Saint John, N13 Your worship McAalary: Enclosed please find a petition signed by the residents of Harmony Drive and a map indicating areas for possible locations for posting no parking signs. Harmony Drive is extremely steep and therefore the residents of the street feel that it will be safer and traffic will move freely if no parking signs are posted. I request you to please handle this matter promptly and do everything possible to satisfy the need of the residents. If you need additional information, please free to call me at 696 1303 (home) or 658- 6740(work, after Jan 3, 1999) Yours respectfully At - Afzal H. Shaheedi ` c Amyfiles\mayor >z Nove �. No 5'C-�% Yn s 5 VN V O-tk ol 4� LA ni GALA A. G'itVC R I Dec 21, 1998 No Parking Sign We the undersign are residents of Harmony Drive in Forest Hills and we request that "No Parking Signs" be installed in suitable locations to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the street] during the winter season. Please refer attached map for additional details. ,6- --11 .,, Signature �2 �. '' III -: - ► /,��L� rffl- �11, jrMi z ����� _. ,..,1 ��...1. awn Ktw { . ,6- --11 Dec 21, 1998 No Parking Sign We the undersign are residents of Harmony Drive in Forest Hills and we request that "No Parking Signs" be installed in suitable locations to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the street during the winter season. Please refer attached map for additional details. Name Address Signature Lend 3 f lc ry)oYl ` D T PM Pa (-k-- q,3 �kv min 0(, -� r & 1 1 �E x, 1 i f �, - L� Dec 21, 1998 No Parking Sign •—o We the undersign are residents of Harmony Drive in Forest Hills and we request that "No Parking Signs" be installed in suitable locations to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the street during the winter season. Please refer attached map for additional details. Name Address Signature ccve r n �1 V )ZO 7 � City Hall P.O. Box 1971 15 Market Square Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 December 24, 1998 Her Worship Mayor Shirley A. McAlary And Members of the Common Council City of Saint John, N. B. Your Worship and Fellow Councillors: I"A >7 City of Saint John I would like to ask Council's support to request the City Manager have Paul Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations, to give a presentation in open session of Council, for both Council and the general public, on the City's snow control program during and following winter storms including the priority scheduling of snow plowing. Yours truly, Stephen Fitzpatrick Councillor Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 A.B.S. French Inc. Theresa French Stall "A ", City Market 45 -51 Charlotte Street Saint John, NB E2L 2H9 Dear Madam: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 4th instant, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- E .-1 ?J City of Saint John " RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (a) the City accept a surrender of lease for Stall "A" in the City Market from George Raymond, operator of Raymond's Meats; (2) the City lease to A.B.S. French Inc., Stall "A" in the City Market for a period of five (5) years beginning November 1, 1998, using the City's usual form of lease for rental of stalls in the City Market; (c) the rent to be as per Schedule "A" ('City Market Fees) of the City Market By -Law, as amended from time to time; (d) the lease to specify the products and services as outlined in the City Manager's submitted report to Council dated October 26, 1998; and (e) the lease to specify the tenant contribution to the City Market promotion fund, in addition to rent which is equal to six percent of rent; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents." Please contact Lynda Farrell of the City's Legal Department at 658 -2860 to complete the details of this transaction. Yours truly, Mary L. Munford Common Clerk MLM:sc REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M & C 98— 331 October 26, 1998 HER WORSHIP MAYOR SHIRLEY MCALARY AND MEMBERS OF COMMON COUNCIL YOUR WORSHIP & COUNCILLORS: SUBJECT: Lease of Space — Saint John City Market BACKGROUND: City of Saint John The City leases Stall "A" in the City Market to George S. Raymond. The business has recently changed ownership. The new owners submitted an application to lease Stall "A" as specified in Bylaw C -115, Section 5. ANALYSIS: Strategic Plan Conformity /Existing City Policy Any changes to, or renewals of the leases and all offers to lease must be authorized by Common Council. Once Common Council authorizes a lease, the City's Legal Department will prepare the necessary documents for execution. 2. Input From Other Sources This report has been prepared with assistance from Mr. Patrick Palmer, Deputy Market Clerk who supports the recommendation contained herein. Staff are recommending the lease of stall "A" in the City Market, A.B.S. French Inc. Staff is satisfied that the terms and conditions of the lease with the City of Saint John, can be met. Report to Common Council October 26, 1998 Page 2 A.B.S. French Inc. agrees to operate a Deli Meats and Cheese business. The list of products to be sold is as follows: Cooked & Processed Meats Cheese and bacon together with maple syrup, Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Maple Butter & Maple Cream, Egg Rolls, Chinese Processed Food. The offer to lease is for a period of five (5) years beginning November 1, 1998 and ending October 31, 2003. 3. Financial Implications The tenant has agreed to pay rents determined in Schedule "A" of the City Market By -Law. Rent payment will be as follows based on 373 square feet of leased space. November 1, 1998 December 31, 1998 $1,206.03 Jan.1, 1999 December 31, 1999 $7,295.29 January 1, 2000 December 31, 2000 $7,369.24 January 1, 2001 December 31, 2001 $7,443.80 January 1, 2002 December 31, 2002 As per By -Law January 1, 2003 October 31, 2003 As per By -Law The tenant also agrees to pay into the City Market Promotion Fund the following amounts: $ 72.36 1998 $ 437.72 1999 $ 442.15 2000 $ 446.63 2001 As per By -Law 2002 As per By -Law 2003 Report to Common Council October 26, 1998 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: 1. It is recommended that: a) the City accept a surrender of lease from George Raymond, operator of Raymond's Meats; b) the City lease to A.B.S. French Inc., stall "A" in the City Market for a period of five (5) years beginning November 1, 1998, using the City's usual form of lease for rental of stalls in the City Market; c) The rent to be as per Schedule "A" (City Market Fees) of the City Market By -Law, as amended from time to time; d) the lease to specify the products and services as outlined in this report; e) the lease to specify the tenant contribution to the City Market promotion Fund, in addition to rent which is equal to six percent of rent . 2. and, further the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Respectfully submi d, � l William B tler, P.Eng. Commi oner, om ni y ices Terrence Totten, C.A. City Manager , =. u I i i i , I, �I �I it _ Q i r O C , L CT -�- [} O O IIII AAf I t rillf-ZIt .o ID GERN,PI N STREE T F, ir O - 0 J LL Z O C7 C� ,. II 9 I C s 0 W L-L-� U W W HI GROUND FLOOR (LEASEABLE AREA 373 s. f.) C WALL U M N \SE b REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL OPEN SESSION M &C -98 -404 December 23, 1998 Her Worship Mayor Shirley McAlary and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment Unserviced Residential Lot Standards l i I .J'' City of Saint john On November 16, 1998 Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The public hearing was scheduled for Monday, January 4, 1999. The Planning Advisory Committee considered a report regarding this matter on December 22, 1998, and heard a presentation from Rick Turner, a member of the City's Development Facilitation Group. After considering the report and presentation, the Committee decided to table the application in order to allow City staff to meet with the Development Facilitation Group and Provincial officials in order to further discuss this matter and explore possible alternatives. Under Common Council's new policy, the January 4, 1999 public hearing will be cancelled and a new hearing will be scheduled for a later date. The exact date for the new hearing cannot be determined at this time. An additional report will be prepared after discussions with the various stakeholders have been completed. RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received and filed. Respect 'y submitted, , Terrence Totten, C.A. City Manager Attachment MO/ /h-W REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL i M & C 98 —394 December 10, 1998 Her Worship Mayor Shirley McAlary and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council, SUBJECT: Contract 99 —1: Curb and Sidewalk Construction BACKGROUND WIN. City of saint John The 1998 Capital Program for Transportation, approved by Common Council on April 6, 1998, included provision for the prior approval of a number of projects for the 1999 Capital Program. The attached list of streets was included in those projects. The prior approval process gives staff an opportunity to do the necessary field survey work and detailed engineering so as to be in a position to prepare early tender calls for constriction purposes. This year, enough progress has been made to allow for a tender package to be prepared in advance of the approval of the remainder of the 1999 Capital Program by Council. The work under Contract 99 -1 generally consists of supplying all labour, materials and equipment necessary for the construction of approximately 2,875 lineal metres of concrete curb, 1,233 lineal metres of concrete sidewalk, 2,980 square metres of top soil and nursery sod, as well as miscellaneous work involving replacement of water service lines, associated storm drainage improvements and other related work. Additional work will be carried out on these projects in a separate contract involving asphalt resurfacing. The tender, which will include all projects requiring asphalt resurfacing in the 1999 Capital and Maintenance Programs, will be called early in 1999 following the approval of the 1999 Capital Program by Council. M &C98 -394 December 10, 1998 Page 2 TENDER RESULTS Tenders closed on December 9, 1998, with the following results: 1. Fairville Construction Ltd. $399,933.80 Saint John, N.B. 2. Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd. $430,458.16 Saint John, N.B. The Engineer's estimate for the work included in this contract is $415,347.30. ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and all tenders were found to be formal. Staff are of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary expertise and resources to perform the work. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The contract includes work that is charged against different capital work programs. Assuming award of the contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed by staff which includes the estimated amount of work on these various individual projects that will be performed by City forces. The analysis concludes that sufficient resources are included in the Transportation Capital Program to cover the planned work. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Contract 99 -1: Curb and Sidewalk Construction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at their tender price of $399,933.80 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Commissio er, Municipal O tions Terrence L. Totten, C.A. City Manager M &C98 -394 December 10, 1998 Page 3 CONTRACT 99 — 1 CURB AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION Street 1. Algonquin Place 2. Beacon Street 3. Glen Road 4. Hazen Street 5. Highwood Drive 6. Holland Street 7. Kingsville Road NOTE: LIST OF STREETS Limits Prince Street to end Mount Pleasant Avenue to Edith Avenue Simpson Drive to MacKay Street Civic #99 to dead end Mount Pleasant Avenue to end M Rothesay Avenue to Simpson Drive Tulip Street to Magnolia Street The Somerset Street project was included on the list of pre- approved projects for construction in 1999, but is not included in this contract. The sidewalk construction for this street is to be carried out by City Forces and the asphalt resurfacing will be done under the 1999 Asphalt Resurfacing contract. v Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 HIM, January 11, 1999 City of Saint John Mr. Jack Keir General Manager Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority P.O. Box 3728, Station B Saint John, NB E2M 5C1 Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the January 4, 1999, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- " RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the budget of estimated expenditures for the year ending March 31,1999 of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority, in compliance with the agreement between the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, the City of Saint John and the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority." Enclosed herewith are two copies of the above documentation, duly executed on behalf of the City of Saint John. Yours truly, Mary lunford Common Clerk MLM:sc Enclosures (2) Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority P.O. BOX 3728, STA. 'B', 29 KING STREET, WEST SAINT JOHN, N.B. E21VI 5C1 / TEL. 506 635 -1320 December 18, 1998 City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, N.B. E21- 41-1 ATTENTION: Mary Mumford Common Clerk Dear Ms. Mumford:- The Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority in compliance with the agreement between the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, the City of Saint John and the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority is pleased to submit three copies of our proposed budget of estimated expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999. As copies have been duly executed by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick, we would ask that all three copies be signed and dated by the City of Saint John and return 2 copies to the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority and retain 1 copy for your records. JK/jmd enc. Yours truly, Saint John Ha 1� 6111-- our Bridge Authority J ck Keir, G n 'ral Manager. ., _. f E. 01110SCI G ° ' OFFICE DEC 221998 CITY OF SAINT JOHN Administration: Operations: Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority Budget of Estimated Expenditures 1998 -1999 Salaries & Fringe Benefits $265,100 Office Equipment $17,000 Telephone $10,000 Stationery & Supplies $7,200 Travel $6,500 Public Relations & Annual Report $21,000 Commissioners Fees & Expenses $15,000 Audit Fees $6,000 Legal Fecs $10,000 Engineering Fees $14,000 Taxes - Real Estate $50,000 Bank Charges $4,000 Administration - General $8,000 Armour Car Service $4,800 Administration Sub -Total $438,600 Toll Operating Personnel $315,000 Insurance $60,000 Electrical Power $57,000 Fuel & Water $12,500 Toll Equipment $10,000 Toll Handling Supplies $37,500 Interest on loan payment $70,000 Operations - General $6,000 Transponders $75,000 Spare Parts Inventory $20,000 Operations Sub -Total $663,000 Maintenance: Uniforms $1,000 Small Tools & Equipment $7,000 Periodic Bridge Painting(Main Span) $15,000 Yearly Bridge Painting $10,000 Bridge Surfacing & Structural Repair $563,000 Lighting - Building & Plaza $10,000 Snow Control $14,000 Toll Collection Equipment $0 Electrical & Mechanical $13,000 Motor Vehicle Operation $21,000 Traffic Signs $35,000 Building & Grounds $36,500 Minor Capital Projects $10,000 Contingencies(Unforeseen) $20,000 Repairs to Jersey Barriers $90,000 Maintenance - General $10,000 Maintenance Sub -Total $855,500 Total Estimated Expenditures Before Bridge Structure Debt Charges: $1,957,100 Bridge Structure Debt Charges: Government of Canada Loan Payment $153,424 Total Estimated Expenditures: $2,110,524 Witnessed By: is Daw: 40 A11T, r Date: Date: Approved By Minister of Transport Government of Canada J", �- Minister of Transportation Province of New Brunswick r ./Mayor ,City r, $ int .Iohn / �-� !;�, �q 11,hl" Z Common 4rk , City of Saint John Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority Projected Traffic and Revenue Year 1998 -1999 Month Actual Traffic Projected Traffic Actual Revenue Projected Revenue 1997 -98 1998 -99 1997 -98 1998 -99 Apr -97 733,911 733,911 $167,853 $167,853 May -97 799,421 799,421 $186,669 $186,669 Jun -97 799,162 799,162 $191,802 $191,802 Jul -97 853,956 853,956 $205,281 $205,281 Aug -97 825,066 825,066 $199,751 $199,751 Sep -97 750,027 750,027 $181,061 $181,061 Oct -97 828,953 828,953 $197,936 $197,936 Nov -97 706,794 706,794 $165,405 $165,405 Dec -97 715,950 715,950 $166,100 $166,100 Jan -98 655,999 655,999 $152,192 $152,192 Feb -98 621,899 621,899 $144,281 $144,281 Mar -98 655,999 655,999 $152,192 $152,192 Total 8,947,137 8,947,137 $2,110,523 $2,110,523 NOTE: Traffic for Dec 97 to Mar 98 is estimated based on trended data. Actual Revenue for the same period is also estimated. Please note that projected traffic and revenue has not increased from this year. The Board of Commissioners believe that at least for the next year traffic has reached it's peak and will not generate more revenue than in 1997 -1998. Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority 5 Year Forecast of Estimated Expenditures Administration: 1998 -99 1999-00 2000 -01 2001 -02 2002 -03 Salaries & Fringe Benefits $265,100 $ 270,402 $275,810 $281,326 $286,953 Office Equipment Telephone $17,000 $17,340 $17,687 $18,041 $18,401 Stationery & Supplies $10,000 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 Travel $7,200 $7,344 $7,491 $7,641 $7,794 Public Relations & Annual Report $6,500 $6,630 $6,763 $6,898 $7,036 Commissioners Fees & Expenses $21,000 $15,000 $21,420 $15,300 $21,848 $15,606 $22,285 $15,918 $22,731 $16,236 Audit Fees Legal Fees $6,000 $6,120 $6,242 $6,367 $6,495 Engineering Fees $10,000 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 Taxes - Real Estate $14,000 $14,280 $14,566 $14,857 $15,154 Bank Charges $50,000 $51,000 $52,020 $53,060 $54,122 Administration - General $4,000 $8,000 $4,080 $8,160 $4,162 $8,323 $4,245 $8,490 $4,330 $8,659 Armour Car Service $4,800 $4,896 $4,994 $5,094 $5,196 Administration Sub Total $ 438, 600 $ 442,476 $451,326 $460,352 $469,559 Operations: Toll Operating Personnel Insurance Electrical Power Fuel & Water Toll Equipment Toll Handling Supplies Interest on loan payment Operations - General Spare Parts Inventory Transponders Operations Sub -Total Maintenance: Uniform Small Tools & Equipment Periodic Bridge Painting(Main Span) Yearly Bridge Painting Bridge Surfacing & Structural Repair Lighting - Building & Plaza Snow Control Toll Collection Equipment Electrical & Mechanical Motor Vehicle Operation Traffic Signs Building & Grounds Minor Capital Projects Contingencies(Unforeseen) Repairs to Jersey Barriers Maintenance - General Maintenance Sub -Total Total Estimated Expenditures Before Bridge Structure Debt Charges: Bridge Structure Debt Charges: Government of Canada Loan Payment Total Estimated Expenditures: $315,000 $321,300 $327,726 $334,281 $340,966 $60,000 $61,200 $62,424 $63,672 $64,946 $57,000 $58,140 $59,303 $60,489 $61,699 $12,500 $12,750 $13,005 $13,265 $13,530 $10,000 $101,896 $64,723 $53,060 $54,121 $37,500 $38,250 $39,015 $39,795 $40,591 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $6,000 $6,120 $6,242 $6,367 $6,495 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $75 ,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $663,000 $734,656 $687,438 $685,930 $697,348 $1,000 $1,020 $1,040 $1,061 $1,082 $7,000 $7,140 $7,283 $7,428 $7,577 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $419,639 $10,000 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 $563,000 $600,000 $612,000 $650,000 $250,000 $10,000 $10,200 $102404 $10,612 $10,824 $14,000 $14,280 $14,566 $14,857 $15,154 $0 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 $13,000 $13,260 $13,525 $13,796 $14,072 $21, 000 $21,420 $21,848 $22,285 $22,731 $35,000 $3,500 $3,570 $3,641 $39714 $36,500 $37,230 $37,975 $38,734 $39,509 $10,000 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 $20,000 $20,400 $20,808 $21,224 $21,649 $90,000 $20,000 $50,000 $10,000 $0 $10,000 $10,200 $10,404 $10,612 $10,824 $855,500 $804,250 $849,635 $851,088 $849,248 $1,957,100 $1,981,382 $1,988,399 $1,997,369 $2,016,156 $153,423 $129,141 $122,124 $113,154 $94,367 $2,110,523 $2,110,523 $2,110,523 $2,110,523 $2,110,523 Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 Cahterine P. Snow Town Clerk Town of Quispamsis P.O. Box 21085 18 Municipal Drive Quispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4 Dear Madam: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E21- 4L1 RE: TOWN OF QUISPAMSIS - APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL FACILITIES COMMISSION & ASSOCIATED SUB - COMMITTEES At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 4th instant, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- " RESOLVED that the above letter from the Town of Quispamsis be received and filed and Council appoint those nominees of the Town of Quispamsis for which a vacancy exists for terms as provided in the relevant legislation." Yours truly, Ma L.4Vlu Mary nford Common Clerk MLM:sc City of Saint John Office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 Harbour Station Commission 99 Station Street Saint John, NB E2L 4Z4 Dear Sirs: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 41-1 U.N.-IN City of Saint john At a meeting of the Common Council, held on January 4, 1999, Councillor Gerry Garnet, nominee of the Town of Quispamsis, was re- appointed to the Harbour Station Commission for a term of three years. Yours truly, Mary L. unford Common Clerk MLM:sc December 21, 1998 Mayor Shirley McAlary & Members of Common Council City of Saint John P. O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 Town of QUISPAMSIS Your Worship and Members of Common Council: P.O. BOX 21085 18 Municipal Drive Quispamsis, N.B. E2E 4Z4 Tel: 849 -5778 Fax: 849 -5799 Email- quispams @nbnet.nb.ca FAXED COPY DATk�E Vl�ly�anG.O RE: TOWN OF QUISPAMSIS APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL FACILITIES COMMISSION & ASSOCIATED SUB - COMMITTEES Please be informed the Council of the town of Quispamsis, at its December 15, 1998 regular meeting, appointed the following individuals, most of which are re- appointments, to the above referenced Commission and Sub - Committees: REGIONAL FACILITIES COMMISSION: 0. 0. 0. Aquatic Centre: ABEC Centre: Harbour Station: Deputy Mayor Ronald Maloney 711 Hampton Road Quispamsis, NB E2G 1 G1 Tel. 847 -4336; Mr. Harold O'Neill 60 Swanton Drive Quispa771sis, NB E2E 4T2 Tel. 847 -3395 Ms. Pamela Johnston 283 Model Farm Road Quispamsis, NB E2G IL9 Tel. 847 -1389 Councillor Gerry Garnett 52 Swanton Drive Quispamsis, NB E2E 4T2 Tel. 847 -0705 Page Two (Cont'd.) .... ► Imperial Theatre ► Trade & Convention Centre Page Two Mayor & Common Council City of Saint John December 21. 1998 Mr. Stephen Flynn 1 Ashwood Court Quispamsis, NB E2E 1 V5 Tel. 847 -4941 Councillor Beth Thompson 573 Hampton Road Quispamsis, NB E2G I C6 Tel. 849 -2852 Expiry dates have not yet been established for the above noted terms. Trusting the above meets with your approval, and at this time, and on behalf of the Quispamsis Town Council, we wish you All the Best of the Holiday Season! Yours truly G&riam P.now Town Clerk cc: Mayors & Councils;- Town of Rothesay Town of Grand - Bay /Westfield Deputy Mayor Ronald Maloney Ms. Pam Johnston, ABEL Mr. Harry O'Neill Councillor Gerry Garnett Mr. Stephen Flynn Councillor Beth Thompson DEC 241998 C-1 OF SLAIl 'T , M-Lg , Sent By: CITY OF SAINT JOHN; 658 4742; Dec -21 -98 3:46PM; Page 1/2 DEC 21 198 93 :39PM TOWN OF QUISPAMSIS December 21, 1998 Mayor Shirley McAlary 8t Members of Common Council City of Saint John P. O. Sox 1971 Saint Jolin, NB E2L 4L1 P.1 Town of QUISPAMSIS Your Worship and Members of Common Council; P.O. sox 21085 18 Municipal Drive Quispemsis, N.B. E2E 4Z4 TcL- 849 -5778 Feu 849 -5799 FAXED COPY D A&I, I �1_ . RS- TOWN OF QUISPAMSIS APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL FACILITIES COMMISSION & ASSOCIATED SUB -COAIM WEES Please be informed the Council of the town of Quispamsis, at its December 15, 1998 regular meeting, appointed the following individuals, most of which are re- appointments, to the above referenced Commiasion and Sub - Committees: REGIONAL FACILITIrS COMMISSION; ► Aquatic Centre; ► ABEC Centre: ► Harbour Station; Deputy Mayor Ronald Maloney 711 Hampton Road Quisparnais, NB 22Gi I GI Tel. 847 -4336; Mr, Harold O'Neill 60 Swanton Drive Quispamsi9, NB E2E 47'2 Tel, 847 -3395 Ms. Pamela Johnston 283 Model Farm Road Quispam.sis, NB E2G IL9 Tel, 847 -1389 Councillor Gerry Garnett 52 Swanton Drive Quisparnsie, NB E2E 4T.9, Tel, 847.0705 Page Two (ConVd.) .... Sent By: CITY CF SAINT JOHN; 658 4742; Dec -21 -98 3:46PM; Page 2/2 DEC 21 '98 03;40PM TOWN OF OUISPAMSIS ► Imperial Theatre N. Trade & Convention Centre P.2 Page Two Mayor & Common Council City of Saint John December 21, 1998 Mr. Stephen Flynn 1 Aohwood Court Q44pameis, NB E2E IV5 Tel. 847.4941 Councillor Beth Thompson 573 Hampton Road Quispam.sis, NB E2G IC6 Tel. 849 -2852 Expiry dates have not yet been established for the above noted berme. Trusting the above meets with your approval, and, at this time, end on behalf of the Quispamais Town Council, we wish you All the Beet of the Holiday Season! ours truly rare R now Town Clerk cc: Mayors & Councils;- Town of Rothesay Town of Grand-BayMestfield Deputy Mayor Ronald Maloney Ms. Pawn Jo4naton, ABEC Mr. Harry O'Neill Councillor Gerry Garnett Mr. Stephen Flynn Councillor Beth Thompson cif.'ZiV;1 OFFICS QEC 211998 C'"rf OF ® Federation of Canadian Municipalities Federation canadienne des municipatites t �- �vG�M► December 10, 1998 Maire suppleant Claude Cantin Maireuppldaec) Memorandum to FCM Municipal, Associate and Affiliate Members President President Deputy Mayor Sam Synard Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE First Vice - President Premier vice- president A) FCM NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, March 3-6,1999 OR B) THE FCM ANNUAL CONFERENCE, JUNE 4-7,1999 Councillor Joanne Monaghan Kitimat, British Columbia Second Vice-president The FCM Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions and the Deuxieme vice- presidente National Board of Directors invite members to submit resolutions on topics of Councillor Jack Layton national municipal interest for debate either at the March 3- 6,1999 meeting Toronto, Ontario of the FCM National Board of Directors, or at the FCM Annual Conference in Third Vice-President Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, June 4 -7. Troisieme vice - president Deputy Mayor Jae Eadie FCM will take a stand on issues which are clearly of national municipal Winnipeg, Manitoba interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, Past - President provincial /territorial governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM Presidentsortant itself. Indirect municipal issues and local /regional issues will not be supported James W. Knight by major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by the ExccutiveDirector Annual Conference or by FCM's National Board of Directors. Directeur general Resolutions must meet the enclosed guidelines and be received in the FCM Secretariat no later than February 3, 1999 supported by background information. Strict adherence to this deadline and to the enclosed procedures will ensure the expedient processing of your municipality's resolution(s). If possible, an electronic copy of your resolutions would be appreciated: sknause @fcm.ca ../2 24, rue Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5P3 Telephone,U16phone: (613) 241 -5221 • FaxiC@lecopieur: (613) 241 -'440 International Office Bureau international: Telephone(Pelephone: (613) 241 -8484 • FaxTelecopieur: (613) 241 -7117 wwwfcm.ca -2- Enhanced 1999 Resolutions Process: Consent Agenda President Claude Cantin's October 215` letter to members, highlighting September Board decisions, noted that Directors endorsed changes to the 1999 Annual Conference program format and content. Some of these changes affect FCM's resolutions process. There will be one Resolutions Plenary Session, following the third and final round of Standing Committee (Policy) Forums. To ensure effective and expedient debate, suitable resolutions as selected by the appropriate Standing Committee at the March meeting will be presented as a Category "A" or Category "B" Consent Agenda and voted on in a block. Such resolutions will be so identified in the 1999 Policy Development Book. At the Conference, a motion to remove a resolution from the Consent Agenda for separate debate, duly seconded and supported by a simple majority vote, will be in order at the Resolutions Session. Conference delegates may serve notice beforehand to the Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions that they intend to bring such a motion to the Conference floor. More information on this procedure and on the Consent Agenda process will be forthcoming with the Conference program and registration package and the 1999 Policy Development Book. Other changes to the Annual Conference Resolutions Procedures to streamline and enhance FCM's resolutions process, may be approved at the March Board meeting but will not affect the guidelines for the submission of resolutions. Members will be advised in advance of the Conference of any other procedural changes. FCM looks forward to hearing from its members. Enclosures Sheila Keating -Nause Policy and Resolutions OFFICS DEC 24199& , -4 OF V GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM It is by way of resolutions that Municipal, Affiliate and Associate Members bring their concerns to FCM for consideration at the Annual Conference, held in June of each year, or at meetings of the National Board of Directors, held in September, December and March. 1. Resolutions may be submitted by any municipality or provincial /territorial municipal association which is a member in good standing of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. 2. All resolutions endorsed at the Annual Conference or at the National Board of Directors and which require action from the Government of Canada shall be submitted to the appropriate minister, department or agency for response. 3. It is therefore important that resolutions be carefully worded so that FCM is directed to take the appropriate action and that the proper message is conveyed. 4. FCM does not wish to receive resolutions which pit one municipality against another. 5. Members submitting resolutions regarding Community Safety and Crime Prevention matters are advised to focus on the "principle" of the issue being addressed and avoid attempts to re -word the criminal code. 6. A national vocabulary should be used at all times when drafting resolutions. Local references may detract from the national significance of resolutions CONSTRUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS 7. Ail members are urgeu to observe the following guidelines when preparing resolutions for submission to FCM: a) FCM will take a stand only on issues which are clearly of national municipal interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government, the provincial and territorial governments acting at the interprovincial level, or FCM itself. Indirect municipal issues and local /regional issues will not be supported by major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by the Annual Conference or by FCM National Board of Directors. b) The descriptive clauses (WHEREAS...) should clearly and briefly set out the reasons for the resolution. If the sponsor believes that the rationale cannot be explained in a few preliminary clauses, the problem should be more fully stated in supporting documentation. C) The operative clause (BE IT RESOLVED...) must set out its intent clearly and briefly, stating a specific proposal for action to be taken by FCM. (i.e., BE IT RESOLVED that FCM urge /endorse /petition...) Generalization should be avoided. Further, the resolution must clearly include a municipal thrust (i.e., how does or will the intent of the resolution affect municipal governments ?). d) Background information must be submitted with the resolution. When a resolution is not self explanatory and when adequate information is not received, FCM staff may return the resolution to the sponsor with a request for additional information or clarification. e) Proof of endorsement by the sponsoring council must accompany the resolution. CATEGORIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions will review the resolutions received and categorize them as follows: Category A: National municipal issues Category B: Local /regional municipal issues Category C: Issues not within municipal jurisdiction Category D': Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are in accordance with FCM policy Category D2: Matters dealt with by FCM in the previous three years and that are NOT in accordance with FCM policy SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions is responsible for receiving and taking action on all resolutions in accordance with the above stated guidelines. Resolutions which fall within the mandate of an FCM Standing Committee will be reviewed by same for the purpose of presenting recommendations to the National Board of Directors or the Annual Conference. Standing Committees are responsible for ensuring that resolutions are compatible with existing policy statements and approved resolutions. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FCM'S NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 1999 MEETING OR THE JUNE 1999 FCM ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS FEBRUARY 3, 1999. The Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions stresses that resolutions received after the deadline cannot be processed in time for inclusion in the Board Book and will be held for action by the National Board of Directors at its September 1999 meeting. CONTACT: Sheila Keating - Nause, FCM, 24, rue Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1 N 5P3. Telephone:(613) 244 -6025; Fax: (613) 241 - 7440.; Email: sknause@fcm.ca office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 Mayor William G. Artiss Town of Rothesay 70 Hampton Road Rothesay, NB E2E 5L5 Dear Mayor Artiss: P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 41-1 RE: HARBOUR STATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT At a meeting of the Common Council, held on the 4th instant, the following resolution was adopted, namely:- " RESOLVED that the letter from the Town of Rothesay submitting Peter Klohn to serve a further three -year term as the Town's representative on the Harbour Station Commission -- be received and filed and the appointment be approved." Yours truly, Mary L. f unford Common Clerk MLM:sc City of Saint John office of the Mary L. Munford Common Clerk Common Clerk January 11, 1999 P.O. Box 1971 506 658 -2862 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L1 MRS. City of Saint John Harbour Station Commission 99 Station Street Saint John, NB E2L 4X4 Dear Sirs: At a meeting of the Common Council, held on January 4, 1999, the following resolution was adopted, namely: " RESOLVED that the letter from the Town of Rothesay submitting Peter Kohn to serve a further three -year term as the Town's representative on the Harbour Station Commission -- be received and filed and the appointment be approved." Yours truly, i� Mary L. Munford Common Clerk MLM:sc OMNI FrrHoUP1,111 Incorporated 1998 23 December 1998 Mayor and Council CITY OF SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E21, 4L 1 Your Worship and Members of Common Council: RE: Harbour Station Commission Appointment Ms. Linda Meenan has advised us the commission appointment for Mr. Peter Klohn expired on December 17, 1998. Council of the town of Rothesay respectfully submits Mr. Peter Klohn to serve a further three year term as the representative for the Town on the Harbour Station Commission. This appointment will expire on December 31, 2001. On behalf of the Town Council, I take this opportunity to wish you the very best this holiday season and in the new year. Sincerely, d j � William G. Artiss Mayor WGA/mjb UFFICE DEC 241998 C' OF SAUNIT JOHN 70 Hampton Road, Rothesay, NB E2E 5L5 (506)848 -6600 Fax (848 -6677) E- mail :toAnroth @nbnet.nb.ca