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1992-12-21_Minutes 83-872 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-first day of December, 1992, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Rogers, Trites, A. Vincent and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. J. Brown, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Bedford, Commissioner of Development Services; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; R. Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Father Ralph McRae of St. Rose Roman Catholic Parish offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 14, 1992, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor noted the Christmas holiday schedule for garbage collection in the City; and commended Simonds High School Students for their efforts in collecting, through their "Sea Bee Bear" project, stuffed toys to give as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of the property at 1324-1330 Latimer Lake Road (NBGIC Number 434357 and a portion of 333906), from "P" Park to "RS- 1 M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, to locate a mobile home on the subject property, measuring approximately 68 feet by 14 feet, as requested by Mr. Robert E. Ferris, and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning staff's report and a letter in opposition to the above-proposed re-zoning, considered at the Committee's December 15 meeting at which the applicant appeared with no objection to staff's recommendation and no one appeared against the proposal; and recommending that Common Council amend the Zoning By-Law by re-zoning from "P" Park to "RS-1 M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, a parcel of land identified as 1324- 1330 Latimer Lake Road, also known as NBGIC Number 434357 and the front portion of NBGIC Number 333906, measuring 152.4 metres (500 feet) in depth from the front property line. Mr. Robert E. Ferris of 1324 Latimer Lake Road appeared in support of his application for re-zoning; advised that he is now living on the property and has regulations which he has to hold by, and that he needs the property re-zoned so that he has an option to build a house or put a foundation under the mobile home; and expressed agreement with the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation. Councillor Rogers asked for clarification with respect to the purpose of the building permit that was issued on November 18, to which Mr. Ferris advised that he applied for a permit to place the mobile home on the property, and Mr. Bedford 83-873 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 added that the applicant has applied to build a single-family dwelling and, to use a mobile-home type building to do so, a foundation and an extension to the mobile home is necessary, which is what was approved in the building permit, and that the applicant is indicating that he wants the option of not building the extension and that is why he has requested the re-zoning. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 1324-1330 Latimer Lake Road, also known as NBGIC Number 434357 and the front portion of NBGIC Number 333906, measuring 152.4 metres (500 feet) in depth from the front property line, from "P" Park to "RS-1 M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor A. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land at 1324-1330 Latimer Lake Road, also known as NBGIC Number 434357 and the front portion of NBGIC Number 333906, measuring 152.4 metres (500 feet) in depth from the front property line, from "P" Park to "RS-1 M" One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the above report from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a property at 68-70 Westmorland Road (NBGIC Numbers 55021752,55021760,315010 and 55021778), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, to permit the lower floor of the existing building to be used for a hairdressing salon, as requested by Mary Lou McCarthy, and that no written objections were received in this regard. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of the Planning staff's report and a letter received from a nearby resident in favour of the above application, considered at the Committee's December 15 meeting at which the applicant was present and indicated no problem with the report and no one appeared in opposition to the application; and recommending that the City of Saint John Zoning By-Law be amended by re-zoning the property at 68-70 Westmorland Road, being NBGIC Numbers 55021752,55021760, 315010 and 55021778, from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act providing for the following conditions:- (a) the use of this property be restricted to uses permitted in Section 510(1 )(a) of the Zoning By-Law, except a grocery store, in the existing structure; and (b) five off-street parking spaces be provided as illustrated in a site plan to be approved by the Development Officer. 83-874 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 Mary Lou McCarthy appeared in support of her application; and advised that her intent is to improve the building and stabilize her business; and confirmed that she is satisfied with the Planning Advisory Committee's recommended restriction on uses of the property. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the property at 68-70 Westmorland Road (NBGIC Numbers 55021752,55021760,315010 and 55021778), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning the property at 68-70 Westmorland Road (NBGIC Numbers 55021752,55021760,315010 and 55021778), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above report from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the request of the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc. for an amendment to the Business Improvement Area By-Law to expand the Business Improvement Area to include the following properties:- 154, 148, 142, 138, 134 and 130 Princess Street (NBGIC Numbers 01625340,01625332,01625324, 01625316, 01625293 and 01625285, respectively); 80 and 143 Charlotte Street (NBGIC Numbers 01625277 and 01625269, respectively); 87 and 93 Canterbury Street (NBGIC Numbers 06128225 and 01624360, respectively); 162, 160, 154, 122, 120, 114, 130, 177, 167, 133, 127, 119 and 113 Prince William Street (NBGIC Numbers 01628233,01628241,01628259,01628275, 01628898, 01628283, 01628267, 01624394, 01628534, 01628500, 01628495, 01628487 and 01628479, respectively); and 100, 106 and 110 Water Street (NBGIC Numbers 01628550,01628542 and 01624409, respectively); and that a petition was received signed by the owners of properties at 130 Prince William Street, 167 Prince William Street, 133 Prince William Street, and 127 Prince William Street, objecting to the proposed by-law; as well as a letter from Public Works Canada (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting) requesting that its signature be removed from the document rejecting the Uptown Saint John Inc. boundary extension. 83-875 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 The Mayor asked if Council should add the above-mentioned letter from Public Works Canada to the agenda of this meeting, to which Mr. Rodgers replied that, for the record, it would be in order for Council to have a motion to receive and file the letter and grant the request to have its signature removed from the document. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Public Works Canada requesting that its signature be removed from the document rejecting the Uptown Saint John Inc. boundary extension -- be received and filed and the request be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Messrs. Brian Beckingham, President, and Colin Whitcomb, General Manager, of Uptown Saint John Inc., were present at the meeting in support of the proposed expansion to the Business Improvement Area, and Mr. Beckingham addressed Council on the basis that the expansion makes good business sense to the property and business owners of Uptown Saint John in view of the Corporation's efforts in spearheading numerous initiatives in the City centre and its aggressive program of activities planned for the coming year, as outlined in a presentation to Council in early November. Mr. Beckingham noted Provincial, national and international recognition received by Saint John and Uptown Saint John in recent months as a result of the achievement of Uptown Saint John Inc., and expressed the anticipation that the businesses in the proposed expansion area will be able to share in these achievements in working toward a more prosperous Uptown Saint John. The Mayor asked if Mr. Beckingham was aware of any other business or property owner in opposition to the proposed expansion to which Mr. Beckingham replied in the negative; and Councillor Knibb asked if the three remaining objectors constitute one-third or more of all residential users or non-residential users who would, if the proposed area were designated, together be liable to pay more than one-third or more of the amount to be raised by a business improvement levy, to which Mr. Beckingham replied in the negative. Councillor Chase made the observation that Public Works Canada indicated in its letter its intent to review the matter and come back to Council in January, to which the Mayor replied that the City Solicitor indicated to Council that he feels quite confident that the letter from Public Works Canada is a withdrawal letter. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Area By-Law be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Area By-Law. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Area By-Law be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Area By-Law. 83-876 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 Councillor Knibb asked if it is essential to enact the above-proposed By- Law before the end of December 1992, to which Mr. Beckingham replied that it is imperative that both the above By-Law and the Business Improvement Levy By-Law be enacted before the end of the year. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that an emergency be declared to exist and the above By-Law be given three readings at this meeting. The Mayor asked that, as concern has been expressed by a number of the Council members about the need to declare an emergency and to give three readings at one Council meeting, Uptown Saint John Inc., in 1993, submit its request to Council well in advance so that the normal, rather than this type of, procedure can be followed. Mr. Beckingham explained that, while Uptown Saint John Inc. certainly understands the difficult position Council is in; unfortunately, Uptown Saint John Inc., with the way that it is structured with the Province, does not receive wording as to the proposed levies until the latter part of October and, by the time the necessary steps are gone through with the membership, very little time is left to approach Council and, in turn, Council is left very little time to deal with the matter; and advised the intent, from Uptown Saint John Inc.'s standpoint, to take this matter up with the Province to see if something can be done. Councillor Gould asked the effect of Council not enacting the proposed By-Law, and Councillor Chase asked if, in fact, the proposed expansion and the proposed budget and levy are inextricably linked, to which Mr. Beckingham explained that the budget stands on its own in that, when it was made up and approved by the Board, the boundary expansion was not taken into consideration as it would not make good business sense to include the boundary expansion figures into the budget without it having the necessary approvals; however, the monies that would go to Uptown Saint John Inc. as a result of the boundary expansion would, in fact, go back out as expenses because the area expanding to would have to be serviced; therefore, while they are linked, the budget stands on its own. Councillor Chase asked the necessity of declaring an emergency so as to consider third reading of the proposed Business Improvement Area By-Law amendment, to which Mr. Beckingham replied that, if this By-Law does not receive third reading at this meeting, the issue is dead as that would effectively kill the expansion for this year, and the operation of Saint John Inc. would be affected in that the expansion would not go through and next year Uptown Saint John would be back before Council doing exactly the same thing as it has just done to again seek a boundary expansion. Mr. Rodgers explained that the emergency in this situation is dealing with the fact that, as Council will not be meeting on December 28, this is the last meeting before December 31 and the Act requires this action to be done before December 31 in order for the expanded area to be in effect for 1993; otherwise, if Council does not give third reading until the first meeting in January, the expanded area does not become effective until the 1994 budget. Councillor Trites, a member of the Cities of New Brunswick Association Resolutions Committee, suggested that Uptown Saint John Inc. and Mr. Bedford draft a resolution for the City's consideration which he would then take to the Committee prior to the next Association meeting in that this situation would be one faced by all municipalities of the Province. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number B-102-2 A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Area By-Law", by adding the following section: The following properties are hereby designated as a Business Improvement Area under the Business Improvement Areas Act, namely: Property Address 154 Princess Street 148 Princess Street 142 Princess Street NBGIC Number 01625340 01625332 01625324 83-877 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 138 Princess Street 134 Princess Street 130 Princess Street 80 Charlotte Street 143 Charlotte Street 87 Canterbury Street 93 Canterbury Street 162 Prince William Street 160 Prince William Street 154 Prince William Street 122 Prince William Street 120 Prince William Street 114 Prince William Street 130 Prince William Street 177 Prince William Street 167 Prince William Street 133 Prince William Street 127 Prince William Street 119 Prince William Street 113 Prince William Street 100 Water Street 106 Water Street 110 Water Street 01625316 01625293 01625285 01625277 01625269 01628225 01624360 01628233 01628241 01628259 01628275 01658898 01628283 01628267 01624394 01628534 01628500 01628495 01628487 01628479 01628550 01628542 01624409 - be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number B-102-2 A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Area By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the request of the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc. for Common Council's approval of a budget for the designated Business Improvement Area, which includes a special business improvement levy of 12 cents per $100 of assessment for 1993 on business property within the area as designated by Council, and that no written objections were received in this regard. Mr. Beckingham appeared in support of the proposed budget and to respond to Council queries in this respect, and advised that the former Red Rose Tea building is not included in the Business Improvement Area; and, with respect to the proposed increase in the levy, advised that Uptown Saint John Inc. has gone through the proper procedure in this respect and no opposition has been received. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that as requested by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc., Common Council approve the budget for the Business Improvement Area By-Law as follows:- Revenue Business Improvement Levy Interest Work Grants $174,900 6,000 2.200 $183,100 Expenses Marketing Public Relations Newsletter Business Development Tourism Development Strategic Projects Education & Parking $ 55,900 9,000 6,500 2,500 2,500 83-878 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 Office & Administration Doubtful Accounts Dues Insurance Miscellaneous Meetings Office & Postage Leased equipment Professional fees Rent Telephone Travel Wages & Benefits 4,000 600 1,600 4,000 5,500 10,000 5,000 3,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 62,000 $183,100: AND FURTHER that the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Levy By-Law be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Levy By-Law. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Levy By-Law be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Business Improvement Levy By-Law. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that an emergency be declared to exist and the above By-Law be given three readings at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number B-114-4 A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-Law" , by repealing Section 2 thereof and inserting the following:- "2. There is hereby imposed a special business improvement levy of 12 cents per $100.00 of assessment on business property within the area as designated by Council in By-Law Number B-102 Business Improvement Area By-Law enacted on December 17th, 1984, and amendments thereto." - be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number B-114-4 A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb 83-879 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 91-21: Main & Kennedy Streets Water and Sewer Renewal Dean Construction Limited Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 5 Retention Payments previously approved Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 5, dated December 14, 1992 Partial holdback release. $433,029.00 381,669.90 4,689.00 318,643.07 58,337.83 3,816.49 $ 58,337.83 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 92-0827DT Renovations - Decorative Pool John Flood and Sons (1961) Ltd. Original contract amount Total work done, Estimate Number 2 Retention Payment previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 2, dated December 3, 1992 $41,839.99 41,839.99 Nil 31,379.99 $10,460.00 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 92-31, motor controllers - sewage lift stations, be awarded to the low tenderer, O'Brien Electric Co. Ltd., at the bid price of $37,273, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council adopt and submit to the Minister of Transportation the submitted Provincially-Designated Highways 5 Year Capital Improvement Program for the years 1993 - 1997. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a letter from the City Manager submitting, for adoption, a resolution with respect to the period of time the City and related organizations will be operating without an approved budget; and advising that the Province has been notified and has 83-880 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 given its concurrence of the City's intent to make the final decisions with respect to its 1993 Operating and Capital Budgets for submission for Council's approval by January 18, 1993. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council adopt the following resolution, namely:- "WHEREAS the 1993 budgets for the City of Saint John have not been approved: AND WHEREAS there are some day-to-day matters controlled by the general approval of the budget: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to approve purchases up to the value of $12,500 where provision for same is normally contained in the budget which has not been approved: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval be given for the weekly payroll for civic employees: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to disburse funds to commissions and organizations which, in his opinion, would ensure the continued economic and efficient day-to-day operation of these commissions and organizations during this period.". Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a recommendation with respect to three requests relating to events that will be occurring in 1993 as follows:- the National Debate Seminar to be held in May, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) convention to be held February 20-23, and St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's Play Ball for St. Joseph's to be held in June, the former two requests having been considered on November 23, and the latter on November 30. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) the City of Saint John contribute $5,000 to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) to be used towards its national convention to be held in Saint John in February 1993; (2) the City of Saint John contribute $2,000 to the Canadian Student Debating Federation to assist with the National Debate Seminar to be held in Saint John in May 1993; and (3) St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation be advised that the City is willing to assist in the 1993 Play Ball for St. Joseph's event by ensuring that facilities and other services are available, as may be appropriate. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) contract 92-26, reconstruction of King's Square steps, be awarded to the low tenderer, Beattie Construction Services Ltd., at the tendered amount of $54,200; (2) MMC Architects be contracted to inspect contract 92-26 at an amount not to exceed $1,500, plus G.ST; (3) the $40,000 expenditure from the Stockford Memorial Fund approved in the 1992 Capital Budget be increased to $55,700 plus the G.ST amount on the $1,500 fee of MMC Architects; and (4) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Mr. Robichaud advised that, earlier this date, he became aware that the fee of $1,500 for MMC Architects does not include G.ST, and asked that the motion 83-881 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 include G.ST on the $1,500 portion only and, therefore, for the total amount, that the G.ST on $1,500 be added to the $55,700 from the Stockford Memorial Fund; and the mover and seconder of the motion agreed to change the motion accordingly. Councillor A. Vincent suggested that consideration should be given to turning the above project into a training program for which 65 to 90 per cent of the funding may be available from the Federal Government, as this is the type of job that Canada Manpower might consider. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for two weeks and the possibility of obtaining Federal Government funding be explored. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor advising that the Saint John Exhibition Centre Commission Centre Act became law on December 11, 1992, which means that the Commission is now in existence in the City of Saint John, and that, under Section 2 of the Act, the Mayor, the City Manager and the Commissioner of Finance are ex-officio members without a vote, and Council is required to appoint seven other members; and also advising that, while the appointment of the members is for a three-year period, the Act gives Council the discretion in the appointment of the first members to appoint certain members "for periods of less than three years in order that all the members of the Commission shall not retire at the same time". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the Nominating Committee. Councillor Trites suggested that the Nominating Committee should submit the names of more nominees to Council for consideration than the required number for appointment; and Councillor Chase, a member of the Nominating Committee, proposed that Council, rather than the Committee, should consider the matter of nominees to the Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Solicitor referring to Council's motion in Committee of the Whole on December 14 dealing with the indebtedness of $122,000 existing between the City and the Hilton Hotel; and submitting a resolution for Council's adoption as part of the City's involvement in this matter. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the outstanding indebtedness of $122,000 plus interest, if any, to the City, which arose under the parking garage sub-lease relating to the hotel premises, be assigned and transferred to The Market Square Corporation for consideration within the context of the negotiations for the transfer (in accordance with the agreement to be dated December 22, 1992) of the company, namely, Market Square Hotel Limited which holds the leasehold interest in the hotel, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". 83-882 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 Read 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 begs leave to report that it sat on December 14, 1992, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Rogers and Trites, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council endorse the recommendations of the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations under the general headings of "Education and Employment" and adopt the following: Education - (a) that an on-going training program in cross cultural understanding (race relations) for civic officials and employees be established as part of the City's staff training plans; (b) that the University of New Brunswick, through UNBSJ, be asked to make cross cultural (race relations) training an essential component of its education degree programs; (c) that local school boards, UNBSJ and NBCC-SJ be encouraged to provide in-service training in cross cultural understanding; (d) that UNBSJ and NBCC- SJ be urged to enhance the multicultural aspects of their curricula; and (e) that school boards serving Greater Saint John be urged to make cross cultural education a component of the school curricula at all grade levels, kindergarten through grade twelve; and Employment - (f) that the proposed Human Resources Policy #215, as submitted, entitled "Equal Opportunity in Employment", be approved and duly communicated to promote equal access to employment with the City of Saint John; and (g) that the following resolution be adopted: "Whereas the City of Saint John supports the equality of all citizens; and Whereas the City of Saint John believes in the importance and advantages of progressive employment practices to the economic and social well-being of the community; and Whereas the City of Saint John is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the principle of equal opportunity for all citizens; and Whereas the City of Saint John recognizes that several local employers have adopted similar policies: RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Saint John does hereby commend equal opportunity employers and encourages other employers in Saint John to adopt similar policies and programs." 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, staff be authorized to establish as a pilot project a work program for a developmentally-disabled member of the community. 3. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City advise Ellis-Don (Atlantic) Ltd. of its intent to exercise the "Option to Lease" for the area required for Pedway II and Pedway III as stated in clause 16.00 of the Pedway Agreement dated February 25, 1992, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary lease documents. 4. That as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement submitted by the Minister of Public Works in connection with the lease of space in Hilyard Place. 5. That the Greater Saint John Education Committee remain in place and be part of the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission, and Council endorse the Committee's recommendations and be provided with an update in six months. 83-883 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 December 21, 1992, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the Greater Saint John Education Committee remain in place in conjunction with the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission, and Council endorse the Committee's recommendations and be provided with an update in six months. The mover and seconder of the proposed motion to adopt section 5 of the above report concurred with Councillor Trites' suggestion that the motion should indicate that the Committee would remain in place in conjunction with, rather than as part of, the Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the public utility easements illustrated on the submitted photo reduction of the tentative plan with respect to 3 Newman Street. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 83-884 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1992 On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from The Saint John District Labour Council advising that, at its most recent meeting, a concern for the Saint John Harbour Development Commission was discussed at length, and the Labour Council supports ILA Local #273 in its desire to have the decision to abolish the Saint John Harbour Development Commission reviewed -- be received and filed and the Labour Council be advised that Council has met with the International Longshoremen's Association and is awaiting further documentation from the Association in this regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk