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1993-02-08_Minutes 83-938 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the eighth day of February, AD. 1993, at 4:00 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; 1. Totten, Commissioner of Management Services; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Bedford, Commissioner of Development Services; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; B. Morrison, Director of Parks; M. Jamer, Director of Works; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; G. Yeomans, Manager - Accounting Services; M. Chisholm, Financial Analyst; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; R. McDevitt, Fire Chief; P. Palmer, Deputy Market Clerk; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Reverend Arthur Sawler of Bethany Pentecostal Church offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 1, 1993, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. David Peters of Prude Inc. addressed Council and, having noted that in North America February has been set aside for the past ten years as Black History Month, advised that Prude lnc.'s projects and events are attempts to promote the history and development of Blacks in Canada and the United States and that, last year, Prude Inc. started presenting plaques to various organizations and agencies depending on what the particular black historian, inventor and/or educator had achieved; and presented to the Mayor and Council a portfolio on Mr. Garnet Morgan, who was the forerunner of developing the traffic lights, which he patented and sold to G. E. Company, which are now the signals used throughout the world to conduct and control traffic. Mr. Peters further advised that he is before Council at this time to promote Mr. Morgan as a black inventor and leader of the North American continent because of his development and processing of the gas mask which was used in the First World War and saved millions of lives and, today, that particular technique and mask is still used by the fire departments throughout the world of firefighters to do their job more proficiently and in a more healthy atmosphere; and that his presentation of Mr. Morgan's portfolio to Common Council, on behalf of the black community of North America, is to promote the history and development of Blacks in this country. The Mayor accepted, with thanks, the portfolio of Mr. Garnet Morgan and, in turn, asked Fire Chief McDevitt to properly display the portfolio at either the Fire Department Headquarters of the Fire Fighters' Museum. The Mayor requested that a copy of the portfolio wording be forwarded to Council members in their Council kits. The Mayor called for a motion to add to the agenda of this meeting the City Manager's report regarding user fees at the Spruce Lake landfill (which was on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date); and Councillor Coughlan asked that the City Manager's report (which was on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date) regarding the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations' report also be considered at this meeting. 83-939 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the above-mentioned reports from the City Manager be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers 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 PC000007669 Floor Fashions Limited Floor covering, Charles Gorman/Lancaster Arenas Original contract amount Total work done, Estimate Number 1 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 1, dated February 1, 1993 Holdback release. $31,252.99 32,412.99 Nil 27,725.00 $ 4,687.99 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 92-2, ManawaQonish Road Storm Sewer QM Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 2 Retention Payments previously approved Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 2, dated January 8, 1993 Final holdback release. $149,022.00 136,860.16 Nil 104,637.55 32,222.61 2,108.02 $ 32,222.61 Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor noted the presence on the Council Chamber of representatives of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Saint John, a proclamation with respect to this group's Bowl For Kids Week of February 7 to 13 having been read by the Mayor at the last Council meeting; and a representative of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Saint John requested the support of Common Council and the residents of Saint John for the Bowl For Kids Week fund-raising Campaign. 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:- 83-940 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 1. Contract PC000008557 Erb's Enterprises Ltd. Renovations - 15th floor, City Hall Office Space, Regional Exhibition Centre Original contract amount Total work done, Estimate Number 1 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 1, dated February 8, 1993 Holdback release. $14,400.00 15,145.00 Nil 12,265.00 $ 2,880.00 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that two of the four tenders submitted for contract 92-27, East Saint John sewer pipe lining, being those submitted by Tel-Eye Services (AM-Liner) in the amount of $134,444.72 and I.G.L. Canada Limited (Nupipe) in the amount of $159,827.50 do not meet the contract specifications as their tenders are based upon a product which was not specified and is not considered to be an equivalent; submitting a recommendation for the award of the contract for which the funding is proposed in the 1993 Capital Program, the specification for this project having been developed for the 1992 Capital Program; and also advising that, as the tenders are valid for 60 days from the closing date, Council's acceptance of a tender before February 16, 1993 is required. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, contract 92-27, East Saint John sewer pipe lining, be awarded to Samuel Pipe Liners, Inc., at the tendered price of $157,930, as calculated based on estimated quantities, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Mr. Robichaud responded to Council queries relative to the above contract in view of the lack of tenders from Saint John and the new method of sewer rehabilitation which involves very specialized technology and, in most cases, a patented process, and advised that he is not aware of anybody in the are who has this technology; and he also advised that he anticipates that, eventually what will happen in New Brunswick after more of this type of work has taken place, some of the local contractors will most likely get in touch with those who have the patents and get involved in the process. (Councillor Trites entered the meeting during the above discussion.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that seven companies responded to the tender for printing tourist literature, two of which did not comply with the tender requirements in that they did not include tender deposits; therefore, the tenders of Ronalds Printing of Saint John and Unipress Ltd. of Fredericton have been rejected; also advising that The Tribune Press Ltd. of Sackville, N.B., has been requested that it be allowed to withdraw its tender due to errors in estimating and that a review of this tender shows that the prices are exceptionally low and are most likely the result of an honest error; further advising that the total cost of this tender, including all taxes and based on the low prices submitted by Keystone Printing and Lithographing Ltd., is $59,086.29; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. Consideration was also given to a letter from The Tribune Press Ltd. advising that it must withdraw its tender $93-002 due to an error in pricing, having inadvertently priced the visitor guides at $369 per thousand when it should have priced it at $469. 83-941 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The Tribune Press Ltd. be allowed to withdraw its tender for the printing of tourist literature; and the tender of Keystone Printing and Lithographing Ltd., in the amount of $49,748.50, plus taxes, be accepted for the printing tourist literature. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from The Tribune Press Ltd. advising that it must withdraw its tender #93-002 -- be received and filed and the tender withdrawal be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that, of the six responses received to the tender for furnishings at the North Police Headquarters, the tender of Action Office Supplies Ltd. of Fredericton was rejected as it was found to be incomplete and does not comply with the City's tendering procedures, and the tenders of Atsco Commercial Stationery and Maritime Copi Systems of Saint John contained bids for alternate brands of furniture with descriptive literature but were lacking in detail with regard to specifications and have therefore been rejected as they failed to comply with this requirement, while the bid from Albert's Draperies did contain sufficient specifications for the evaluation and comparison of some items but was lacking in detail with regard to others and, as it is the consensus of staff that it is preferable to award all of the items requested to the same bidder as this allows for continuity of the decor and standardization of the equipment provided, there are too many deficiencies or unacceptable items contained in the Albert's Draperies' tender to allow for this type of award; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Chandler Sales Ltd., in the amount of $34,826.49, plus taxes, be accepted for the supply of furnishings for the new North Police Headquarters. Councillor Rogers asked who prepared the specifications and chose the styles of furniture for the tender, to which Mr. Logan replied that this was a joint collaboration among the Police and Purchasing Departments, and Non-Profit Housing, and that, while there was no specific specification sheet, staff, going through the specifications, established the brand, make and model number which tenderers were asked to meet or exceed. Councillor Rogers expressed concern that the above recommendation is to award to tender to one company, while the submitted bid summary shows that Albert's Draperies' bid prices in several cases are lower than those of Chandler Sales and met the specifications; and Mr. Logan noted that, as explained in the above report, for the sake of continuity, coordinating colour schemes and getting furniture to match, it is preferable to award the tender to one vendor, and that an attempt is being made to coordinate this small installation of furniture throughout. Councillor Rogers suggested that the tender is unfair in that individual prices were called for and, as approximately one third of the items tendered by Albert's Draperies' are lower in price than those of Chandler Sales Ltd., the matter should be referred to staff for a report to Council on who was on the staff committee and the reasons for picking the furniture. Councillor Trites asked the difference in the price to the City by splitting the tender to award those items that are acceptable from Albert's Draperies and the balance of the items to Chandler and if the tenderers were aware that this would be a complete package bid, to which Mr. Logan replied that the difference in the value to the City would be $808, and that the tenderers were not aware. 83-942 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table pending a further report from the City Manager. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report on the holiday garbage schedule containing an analysis of the changes made in 1992, as well as a schedule of collection for 1993, be received and filed. Councillor A. Vincent suggested that the holiday garbage schedule should be included in the City's water and sewerage billings or the Power Commission's billings for mail-out to the citizens. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that, further to Council's referral on January 18 of a letter from the Maritime Employers Association requesting upgrading of the street access that services the Association, the access in question is part of Market Place, although with the recent completion of the Tilley Square project, this portion of the street physically appears rather separate; noting that this street provides access to the Association, the Seamen's Mission, the Community Centre and other commercial properties, and its surface is in poor condition to the point that requires reconstruction at an estimated cost of $60,000; and recommending that this project be referred for consideration in the 1993 Transportation Capital Program proposals and that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Maritime Employers Association for its information -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that the City Market Promotions Committee feels that additional funds are needed to properly promote the City Market, and that, as indicated in the submitted letter from Mr. David Forestell, President of the City Markets Tenants Association, the City Market tenants have agreed to increase their contributions; and recommending that, as any change to the City Market rents and promotion fund contribution by the tenants requires an amendment to Schedule "A" of the City Market By-Law, Schedule "A" be amended accordingly. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law, with regard to increasing the promotion fund contribution of tenants for 1993-1994, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law, with regard to increasing the promotion fund contribution of tenants for 1993-1994, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 83-943 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 Read a second time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that eight leases for space in the City Market expired at the end of the year and need renewal for January 1, 1993 as follows:- Dean's Meats, Raymond's Meats, Perry's Meats Stilwell Foods, Barton & Barton, European Sausage, Linja Gift Shop, and Vern's Bakery, and that the fee increases for these tenants with respect to rent and promotional fees as per the City Market By-Law reflect $2 per square foot per year for the stall space, $.35 per square foot per year for promotion fund, and $.20 per square foot per year for mezzanine space; submitting the section of the City Market By- Law dealing with Market fees for Council's information; and recommending that the City Legal Department prepare new leases with the changes indicated herein, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the leases -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising the Michael and Emily Michalos of Cafe Ole wish to rent stall/bench space in the City Market where Chilly Willy's formerly operated, and that staff is satisfied that they can meet the needs and terms of the lease with the City of Saint John and their products are a good complement to the City Market product mix. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the City Solicitor prepare a lease between the City of Saint John and Michael and Emily Michalos for space for Cafe Ole in the City Market, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, subsequent to the June 15, 1992 Council resolution approving a Housing Through lnfill Development grant of $21,030 for Acadia Developments Ltd. to construct a four-unit building at 48-52 Prince Street West, Acadia Developments Ltd. transferred its interest in this development to Saint John Drywall Ltd. which has applied for a H.I.D. grant using the same development plan approved by the Planning Advisory Committee with respect to a variance; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) Common Council rescind its motion of June 15, 1992 approving a Housing Through lnfill Development grant for Acadia Developments Ltd.; and (2) Common Council approve the application of Saint John Drywall Ltd. for a Housing Through lnfill Development grant in the amount of $21,030 for the construction of a four- unit building at 48-52 Prince Street West, and further that the grant be subject to the building and site plans being approved by the Director of Housing and Property Management. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the following resolution be adopted and forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Standing Committee on Policies and Resolutions:- "WHEREAS Canadian National Railways and CP Rail have announced the formation of a joint Task Force to study rationalization of the rail network in Eastern Canada; 83-944 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 WHEREAS Canada's rail network is an integral part of our national transportation i nfrastructu re; WHEREAS railways playa significant role in the economic development of municipalities; WHEREAS Canada's future success in international trade, and as a partner in the North America Free Trade Agreement, is dependent upon our ability to serve markets: BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urge the Minister of Transport to declare an immediate moratorium on rail abandonment in Canada until the completion of the mandate of the Railway Task Force: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Railway Task Force be urged to hold discussions with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on any rail rationalization in Eastern Canada." . Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that close-out of the existing landfill site is now underway and projections of costs indicate that the tipping fee should continue to rise to eventually come in line with the estimated Fundy SWAT tipping fee of $42/tonne, Council having endorsed Fundy SWAT System Y which featured a projected tipping fee of $42/tonne following a February 1992 City staff task force update on Fundy SWAT issues; also advising that the tipping fee at the regional waste facility in Fredericton is currently $37.50/tonne and in Bathurst it is currently $38.72/tonne; and submitting a recommendation with respect to increased tipping fees at the Spruce Lake landfill site. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council resolution of June 22, 1992, with respect to charges and fees at the Spruce Lake landfill, be rescinded and the following scale of charges and fees be adopted, namely:- Effective April 1, 1993: Commercial up to 500 Kg. over 500 Kg. $ 5/load $19/metric tonne Residential 1/4 to 1/2 ton truck $ 1/load Demolition material $19/metric tonne Effective October 1, 1993: Commercial up to 500 Kg. over 500 Kg. $ 5/load $21/metric tonne Residential 1/4 to 1/2 ton truck $ 1/load Demolition material Bk. 84 Pg. 492 ) $21/metric tonne. (Rescinded February 21, 1994 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager submitting a summary of the twenty recommendations of the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations, and noting that Council has adopted eight of the recommendations under the headings Civic Policy on Multiculturalism, Education, and Employment, and the remaining twelve recommendations are covered in this report, which are grouped under two headings - Access to Services and Community Relations. The report also notes that the section 83-945 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 entitled "Access to Service" focuses on the importance and benefits of providing open, accessible and responsive government and recognizes the critical nature of emergency dispatch services in both official languages; and advises that, while a recent review of inquiries in languages other than English showed that such circumstances rarely arise, it is recommended that both Police and Fire continue to track the frequency of such calls and periodically reassess the need to respond to calls in languages other then English; and, with respect to a second recommendation that the City continue to make use of staff with second language capabilities during normal business hours, advises that the Department of Human Resources currently has information regarding the language skills of employees and, in the near future, will supplement this list by distributing a brochure encouraging those with second language capabilities to come forward as required. The report comments on the "community relations" portion of the Working Group's recommendations, involving the formation of a committee of volunteers to act as a monitoring board, facilitating body, resource group and advocacy group and annually provide a report to Common Council regarding the status of race relations in Saint John; as well as on the remaining recommendations which were aimed at proactively demonstrating the interest of the City of Saint John in the activities and issues of local ethnocultural groups, and the two recommendations to prevent incidents at local licensed establishments in Saint John; and submits a recommendation for Council's consideration. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the following in response to the recommendations of the Working Group on Multiculturalism and Race Relations: (a) emergency dispatch services, in particular Police and Fire, continue to monitor calls in languages other than English; (b) the City of Saint John update and maintain a resource list of staff with second language capabilities; (c) the City of Saint John express its willingness to participate in the activities of ethnocultural groups in Saint John at their request through a letter from the Mayor; (d) the City of Saint John encourage participation from minority groups for selection to its boards, committees and commissions; (e) the City of Saint John ask the Human Development Council to form a Race Relations Committee that is voluntary and community-based, includes representation from local ethnic groups, acts as a monitoring board, facilitating body, resource group and advocacy group, and provides an annual report to Common Council; (f) the City of Saint John help bring together the N.B. Liquor Licensing Board, the Human Rights Commission, the hospitality industry and interested persons to proactively address issues of concern; (g) the City of Saint John send a letter to the Province of New Brunswick recommending amendments to the Liquor Licensing Act to penalize those found guilty of racial discrimination; (h) the City of Saint John consult its Legal Department regarding the inclusion of provisions in local licensing bodies to penalize those found guilty of racial discrimination; (i) immigrants settling in Saint John receive a letter of welcome from the Mayor; U) the City of Saint John ask the Race Relations Committee to review services for immigrants to develop a more coordinated approach; (k) the City of Saint John ask the Race Relations Committee to develop an information kit for new residents; and (I) the City of Saint John ask the Race Relations Committee to develop a better understanding of the ethnic, racial and cultural composition of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation regarding the submitted copy of the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd., regarding property on St. Martins Road, have been completed, and that the required waiting period for objections expired on February 3, with no written objections having been received. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property on St. Martins Road 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 March 15, 1993. 83-946 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation regarding the submitted copy of the application of Mr. Donald Mabee, regarding property at 811 Grandview Avenue, have been completed, and that the required waiting period for objections expired on February 3, with no written objections having been received. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Donald Mabee for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 811 Grandview Avenue 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 March 15, 1993. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 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 begs leave to report that it sat on February 1, 1993, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Landers, McAlary, Rogers, Trites and A. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, Council approve the 1993 Establishment of the Saint John Police Force in the total number of 220 permanent positions, comprising 191 police officers and 29 civilians, and the following rank structure:- Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Deputy Chief, Superintendent, Staff Inspector, Detective Inspector, Divisional Inspector, Detective Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Corporal, Constable. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, the 1993 Establishment, as outlined in the submitted Establishment Summary, totalling 763 positions, be approved. February 8, 1993 Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. In response to Councillor Landers, Mr. Groody noted that the proposed 1993 Establishment contemplates a number of changes whereby positions will be moved from one department to another, as well as five reductions overall, including the elimination of two positions in Community and Economic Development, being the former Assistant City Manager - Development and the secretary to that position; two clerical 83-947 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 positions in the Finance Department, and a carpenter position in the Supply and Services Department; and, with regard to the latter being the subject of a local No. 18, C.U.P.E., grievance, advised that this should not influence Council's decision one way or another on the Establishment. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Landers, A. Vincent and M. Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities thanking the City for its participation in the Christmas campaign to reduce packaging waste, which was sponsored and coordinated by FCM, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment and the National Task Force on Packaging to inform consumers on the need to reduce packaging waste and ultimately to use their purchasing power to influence manufacturers' packaging practices; and advising that Environment Canada is compiling information from the survey cards which will be released on March 1 -- be received and filed. The Mayor thanked Mr. MacKinnon and Councillor Chase for their assistance in manning the City's booth. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor McAlary RESOLVED that the letter from CFB/5 CFSD Moncton Community Committee thanking Council for its public indication of support for the Committee's efforts to retain Moncton Canadian Armed Forces Supply Depot No.5; and submitting a copy of a letter and petition that the Committee circulated to its malls, barber shops, etc., for which any assistance of Council, or Council members, would be grateful -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a letter from Mr. Peter D. LeBlanc, President of Saint John Board of Trade, referring to the manner in which articles in the January 29 and February 1 editions The Evening Times-Globe newspaper reported the Board of Trade's opinion on an announcement by the Minister of Health concerning the future of St. Joseph's Hospital, on the basis that, at no time, did the Saint John Board of Trade voice its support for Dr. King's plan and the headline and editorial were simply wrong; and stating that the Saint John Board of Trade has advocated, and will continue to advocate, that all levels of government reduce expenditures, but such an endorsement for restraint is not to be considered support for the specifics of the plan put forward by the Province for St. Joseph's Hospital, and the Board of Trade is concerned about any plan which would reduce employment in Saint John. The letter advises that none of the partied involved in this matter have ever asked the Saint John Board of Trade to be involved in any studies or discussions about the future of St. Joseph's Hospital; and concludes by stating that the Board of Trade would not adopt a position on an issue as important as this without a thorough understanding of the facts, which such involvement would have provided. On motion of Councillor A. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade commenting on the manner in which The Evening Times-Globe newspaper headlined and editorialized on the Board's opinion about the Minister of Health's announcement on the future of St. Joseph's Hospital -- be forwarded to the Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital, with a copy to the Premier and to The Honourable R. King, Minister of Health. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites 83-948 COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1993 RESOLVED that the letter to Mayor Wayne from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees advising that it is presently lobbying against the abandonment of Canadian Atlantic Railway and the abandonment of all railway operations; and requesting assistance in this matter by presenting the submitted resolution to Council at the next regular meeting -- be received and filed and Council endorse the submitted resolution. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to the letters from (a) Mrs. Jo Anne Claus, Chairperson of the Heritage/Culture Task Force, Uptown Strategy Working Group; and (b) Mr. Thomas Forfar, Co-ordinator of Heritage Festival 93, submitting a schedule of events being held at Market Square during Heritage Week, February 15 through Saturday, February 20, a Heritage Festival having come from the "90 day action" proposed at the Uptown Strategy Forum held in September of last year as part of the Goals For Saint John process. On motion of Councillor Landers Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that Mr. Thomas Forfar, Co-ordinator of Heritage Festival 93, be invited to address Council at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Mr. Forfar appeared before Council and advised that it is the intent of the groups involved to form a committee to make the Festival an annual event. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John Inc. advising that its Nominating Committee, in keeping with Section 8.1 of Uptown Saint John lnc.'s by-laws which indicates that one of its Board of twenty directors may be appointed by Common Council, has recommended that Common Council be requested to appoint Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary as Council's representative for a two-year term on the Board of Uptown Saint John Inc. beginning in April -- be referred to the Nominating Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Coughlan commended Constable Janet Holt of the Saint John Police Force for her involvement in the United Way Campaign; and the Mayor expressed appreciation to those involved in the Skate To Care '93 event which was held at Lily Lake on February 5. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk