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2002-07-08_Minutes 89-166 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the eighth day of July, AD. 2002, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; R. Pollock, Planner; S. Lodhi, Manager of Facility Management; S. Yammine, Energy Manager, Buildings and Inspection Services; E. Giffin, Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Operations; B. Cormier, Cultural Affairs Officer; R. Simonds, Deputy Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Rev. Gordon O'Coin of Calvary Temple offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval Of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 24, 2002, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Approval Of AQenda The Mayor, in noting that approval of the agenda was a new item on the Council agenda and that Council at this time would make a decision on any items it wanted to refer from the open session agenda to closed session, referred to the City Manager's letter in this regard asking Council to move into Legal Session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. to deal with agenda items 50,51 and 52 to allow Council time to discuss the issue and, if desired, deal with it in open session of Council after 7:00 o'clock p.m. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the agenda for this meeting be approved, with item 4 on the sale of land on Sandy Point Road to be referred to Committee of the Whole and items 50, 51 and 52 to be considered in Legal Session.. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Mavor's Annual Beautification Award The Mayor, in commenting on the pamphlet on the Mayor's Annual Beautification Award, noted that, although this year the City of Saint John would not be competing with other municipalities in the Communities in Bloom program this year, it would be competing next year, and the Mayor's Award would help keep the City and citizens involved in beautification. 89-167 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the above-mentioned brochure be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. HiQhwav FundinQ Announcement Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary commenting on the $9.5 million announcement for roadwork on Rothesay Avenue, Loch Lomond Road, Fairville Boulevard and Ocean Westway, realizing that there may be some concern, in particular about the lack of information provided to members of Council and the fact that this funding comes with the understanding that the City will take over full responsibility of these roads; and apologizing for the lack of information but she was not able to make contact with the Council members on Tuesday evening to share any information she might have known, and for any misunderstanding. (Councillor Ball entered the meeting.) The Mayor reviewed the process in the above regard commencing in April 2002 when she first started having discussions with City staff and Council, as well as with the Province, noting the City Manager's report and the staff presentation to Council on May 6, 2002 on Provincially designated highways and also that she informed Council, to some degree, in Committee of the Whole of her conversations with the Minister and an anticipated press release the first week of July. The Mayor apologized to the Council members if she made a mistake in not calling them in this regard and also that some members of Council did not get the notice about the announcement, having been asked to notify as many people as possible in the City and having notified the Board of Trade about the press conference; and noted her understanding that the City would receive $9.5 million from the Province and take over the roadways for maintenance in the future, and this would not happen, nor would any agreement be signed, until after the roads were brought up to Provincial standards and the City was satisfied with the work. The Mayor noted that, at any time, the Provincial Government could turn any Provincially designated highway over to the Municipality without any consultation or funding; and expressed the understanding, from talking to the Province on this date, that the City could get over a million dollars this year for this work and City staff would be contacted by Provincial staff to work out the contracts, call tenders and proceed to do the work. Councillor Chase proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Premier. The Council members spoke, in turn, in the above regard during which time Councillor Court advised that his major concern was about these highways becoming City streets after restoration, as indicated in his letter on the agenda of this meeting under item 9, and asked what services or jobs would be lost or what tax rate increase would be required in order to maintain the roads in adding the cost of maintenance to the City's future debt load; and Councillor Fitzpatrick indicated that he would like the Commissioner of Municipal Operations to project the cost for the future maintenance of these Provincially designated highways. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Council endorse in principle the concept of the $9.5 million being accepted from the Province of New Brunswick as specified, and that the Mayor and Council and staff continue to negotiate the details. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Fitzpatrick voting "nay". The Mayor asked that agenda items 20 and 46, and 27, 35 and 45 be considered at this time as there were citizens present at the meeting with respect to these matters. 89-168 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that agenda items 20 and 46, and 27, 35 and 45 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Response To Recommendations Of Arts Summit Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager dealing with the recommendations of the Saint John Arts Summit and Visioning Session held on March 31,2001 on (1) the need for one central arts/cultural body to provide a strong voice - an organization or "super board", with representation from all sectors, that would address the concerns of the community directly to elected officials and also act in an advocacy capacity and promotional body for the arts and cultural interests of Greater Saint John, and (2) the need for a regional arts centre facility that could include artist studios, workshops, cafes, meeting place, performance space, etc., as well as the requests of what has become known as the Carnegie Building Committee (Carnegie Building Working Group) which has an item on the agenda of this meeting, that (1) the City allow it to accept responsibility for operating the building for a one-year trial period, (2) the City accept responsibility for all costs associated with operating the building for one year, and (3) the City reassign or relocate staff to the building for this period; and submitting a memo from the City's Cultural Affairs Officer providing Council with details regarding the history of the Carnegie building, the role of the Regional Facilities Commission, the March 2001 Arts Summit and Visioning Session, the Post Arts Steering Committee which made a presentation to Council on January 142002, an analysis of the arts and cultural community in Saint John and the Atlantic Region, and the value of arts to a healthy community. The report clarifies the role of the proposed Saint John Community Arts Board so as not to confuse it with the role of Council's existing Art Advisory Board; and comments on the issue of staffing the Centre in that staff believes it premature to agree to a commitment to move the Cultural Affairs Office to the facility and, while staff would ensure that the Cultural Affairs Office provided support, appropriate liaison must also be established between the volunteers and staff responsible for municipal buildings and a process must be established to result in volunteers driving activities at the Centre rather than municipal staff reporting to a committee of volunteers. In terms of financial implications, the report advises that the cost would be minimal if the City were to allow the Carnegie building to remain open for one year in order that new arts and cultural programming activities could take place (the submitted Appendix 2 showing that it would cost the City an estimated total of $10,986 to maintain the building if closed and $23,386 if opened) and, to allow for the unexpected, it being not unreasonable to anticipate that it would result in an additional $15,0000 to $20,000 if the Centre were to reopen; also advises that the City Solicitor's comments have been incorporated into the submitted draft Terms of Reference of the Saint John Community Arts Board; and sets out a recommendation in this regard. 46. Carnegie Building Working Group - Operation Of CarneQie BuildinQ As Community Arts Centre Consideration was also given to a letter from the Carnegie Building Working Group, dedicated to the restoration of the Carnegie building (formerly the Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre) as a newly envisaged community arts centre; advising of its communication with the Post Arts Summit Steering Committee and submitting a letter from the Committee's Co-Chairmen (Appendix A), as well as the results of its survey in this regard as Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D; and requesting that the City grant the Group permission to open and operate the Carnegie building as a community arts centre for a period of one year from September 1, 2002 to August 31, 2003, and that the City continue to underwrite the cost of utilities, property taxes, telephone and insurance plus janitorial and maintenance services for the aforementioned period, and also that the City re-establish the City of Saint John Gallery in the Carnegie building under the supervision of the City's Cultural Affairs Officer Bernard Cormier, and the Cultural Affairs Office be relocated to the Carnegie building. 89-169 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) a new advisory board known as the Saint John Community Arts Board be created based on the Terms of Reference submitted as Appendix I, (2) selection of members for the new Board be referred to the City's Nominating Committee for a call for nominations, (3) staff be advised to communicate to the Carnegie Building Committee that the City is prepared to allow the Committee to utilize the Carnegie building for a one-year trial period commencing September 1, 2002, with the understanding that the Committee's objective will be to create the arts centre facility as contemplated in the recommendations flowing from the Arts Summit, (4) City staff be instructed to work with the Carnegie Building Committee to ensure that appropriate staff support is made available to ensure the building is maintained to the City's expectation and, where possible, support is available to the volunteers, and (5) Common Council make a specific request of the Regional Facilities Commission on behalf of the Arts Centre in the amount of $25,000. The Mayor expressed the view that there should be one major board for the greater Saint John area to give advice to Council and the other municipalities on arts and culture rather than a number of committees competing. Councillor Desmond advised that he could not accept the recommendation other than the section dealing with the appointment of Saint John Community Arts Board; and Councillor Court expressed the view that the City did not have the funds, nor was it good business sense to add new expense when there was an anticipated budget shortfall. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the above matter be referred back to the City Manager for discussion with Michael Wenneberg of the Post Arts Summit Steering Committee and the Saint John Art Advisory Board. Councillor Fitzpatrick expressed the view that this issue was getting complicated in that, while initially it was a matter of having a group responsible for arts in the community, the City Manager's recommendation would result basically in three bodies with the Art Advisory Board, the new Board and the Carnegie Building Committee, and spoke to the need for a business plan, as well as his concern that this seemed to be separate and apart from the work done by Messrs. Wenneberg and McKelvey of the Post Arts Summit Steering Committee. During discussion Councillor Chase suggested that the Council members' concerns could be addressed by the formation of the Arts Board, and encouraged Council to not support the referral motion and to endorse the City Manager's recommendation; and Councillor Ball spoke in support of the City Manager's recommendation, regardless of whether or not Council went to the Regional Facilities Commission for funding, as well as to the need for the City's support of this in seeking grants from Ottawa and Fredericton and foundations that could be involved. Councillor Trites raised a point of order on the basis that the referral motion, not the initial motion, was to be discussed, and the Mayor asked that Council conclude the matter and, depending on the vote, there could be further discussion. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillors Ball and Chase voting "nay". 46. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Carnegie Building Working Group requesting permission to operate the Carnegie building as a community arts centre be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-170 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 27. Canteen Operating Permit - Lakewood Reservoir Beach. 1800 Loch Lomond Road Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager noting the report from the Planning Advisory Committee on the agenda of this meeting with respect to Robert Toner's temporary use application to operate a canteen at the Lakewood Reservoir Beach at 1800 Loch Lomond Road; and advising that Mr. Toner has agreed to the terms and conditions of the canteen operating permit as well as the terms and conditions imposed by the Planning Advisory Committee, and the submitted canteen operating permit includes the conditions imposed by the Committee, the only condition imposed by the Committee not included being the requirement for the installation of vinyl siding which will be included as part of the requirements of the building permit; and recommending that Council authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to issue to Robert Toner the submitted canteen operating permit for the Lakewood Reservoir Beach. 35. Planning Advisory Committee - Canteen Facility 1800 Loch Lomond Road (City Reservoir) Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of correspondence considered at its July 2, 2002 meeting on a proposed canteen facility at 1800 Loch Lomond Road (City Reservoir), Council having considered a report from the City Manager in this regard at its June 10, 2002 meeting and decided not to make a decision on the operating permit until the Committee dealt with the issue; advising that, after considering the written submissions and presentations, the Committee decided to approve the proposal for a temporary period, subject to the following conditions: (a) the use and building for a canteen facility must be removed from the premises no later than September 30,2002, (b) the placement of the building and deck be in general accordance with the submitted site plan and be located no closer to Loch Lomond Road than an existing tree line, (c) vinyl siding be installed on the building no later than two weeks from the date the building is placed on the subject property, (d) the hours of operation are limited to 11 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, (e) garbage receptacles be placed on either side of the canteen and the garbage be required to be removed from the premises on a daily basis, (f) only one facia sign advertising the business be permitted, having a total advertising area of 6.5 square feet, and (g) any approval required by the NB Department of Health for the use be issued prior to the issuance of a building permit; and recommending that this report be received and filed and Council, if it so wishes, make a decision on the proposed operating permit. 45(a) Letter & Petition - Proposal For Take-Out Restaurant At Reservoir On Loch Lomond Road Consideration was also given to a letter from Nancy Somers submitting a copy of a letter to the Planning Advisory Committee in regard to the application to place a mobile trailer on the parking lot located at the Reservoir on Loch Lomond Road to be used as a take-out restaurant, as well as letters from individuals and a petition from area residents which have also been sent to the Committee voicing concerns and opposition to this. 45(b) Thomas McQuinn / Nancy Somers - Request To Address Council Re Proposed Take-Out Restaurant At Reservoir Consideration was also given to a letter from Thomas McQuinn and Nancy Somers requesting to address Council regarding the proposed take-out restaurant at the Reservoir on Loch Lomond Road. Councillor Desmond proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor Titus, that Council deny the application based on the fact that the majority of the people in the area do not agree with it, and the Mayor suggested that the motion would be to deny the permit. In the ensuing discussion Councillor Desmond advised that he proposed the above motion on the basis of two or three things, including no indication in the proposed agreement to where the canteen would be situated on the property, a problem with trash and the cost of policing associated with such an operation; and Councillor Trites advised that he would not support the motion to deny a permit to initiate this small business operation, and suggested that it be looked at as a two-month trial period in that 89-171 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 re-zoning would be required if the applicant wanted to operate there again next year, and also that the agreement could include that the building would be sited in a location approved by City staff. Councillor Court, noting the request of Thomas McQuinn and Nancy Somers in agenda item 45(b) to speak to the Mayor and Council regarding the proposal, suggested that, in all fairness, Council should hear from them and also allow the operator to express his views and, after hearing from the two parties involved, Council could make a legitimate decision; and proposed a motion to this effect, whereupon the Mayor noted the motion on the floor. Councillor Fitzgerald suggested that Council should at least give Mr. Toner an opportunity to try a canteen operation there, and Deputy Mayor White agreed with allowing the operation on a trial basis. Councillor Titus withdrew as seconder of the above-mentioned motion on the basis that the applicant be given a chance to try the operation, and the Mayor noted the need for a new motion. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to issue to Robert Toner the submitted canteen operating permit for the Lakewood Reservoir Beach. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Desmond voting "nay". 35. 45{a). 45{b) On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report from the Planning Advisory Committee, and the correspondence from Nancy Somers and Thomas McQuinn, regarding the proposal for a take-out restaurant at the Reservoir Beach at 1800 Loch Lomond Road, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Trites asked that the City Solicitor give Council advice, prior to meeting in Legal Session, on the request of the solicitor for Dean Construction to make a presentation in Legal Session regarding Contract 2002-11 ,High Ridge Road - First Avenue water and sewer construction, under agenda item 47. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that agenda item 47 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 47. Solicitor For Dean Construction Ltd. - Request To Make Presentation In LeQal Session Re Contract 2002-11 Consideration was given to a letter from Stephen F. Horgan of Whelly & Kelly Law Office advising that he represents Dean Construction Ltd. who wishes to attend the closed Legal Session of Council with its legal counsel to make representations to the Mayor and Councillors with respect to the City of Saint John Contract 2002-11, High Ridge Road - First Avenue, it being his understanding that this matter was referred to Legal Session at the June 24, 2002 Council meeting. Mr. Nugent expressed the view that, as Common Council in Legal Session was reserved exclusively for the purpose of Council discussing with the City Solicitor matters involving the City's liability, it would be clearly inappropriate to have legal counsel from a third party present at deliberations; and indicated that he so advised Mr. Horgan. 89-172 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the request of Stephen F. Horgan of Whelly & Kelly Law Office, solicitor for Dean Construction Ltd., for his client to attend Legal Session with its legal counsel to make representations to the Mayor and Councillors regarding the City of Saint John Contract 2002-11, be denied. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor asked that item 48 be presented prior to Council recessing until later this date. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that agenda item 48 be brought forward for presentation at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 48. Municipal Plan Amendment - 77-91 Leinster Street Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-C, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1760 square metres, located at 77-91 Leinster Street (PID Numbers 9423, 18549, 55147292 and 55147300), to permit re-zoning of the site from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-2" General Business classification, in order to recognize the long-existing use as a funeral home and to permit the construction of an addition to the existing funeral home building, as requested by Charles E. Cavanagh. Following a recess at 7:05 o'clock p.m., the meeting reconvened at 8:15 o'clock p.m. with Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Court, Desmond, Fitzpatrick, Fitzgerald, Teed and Titus present. The Mayor indicated her intent to rearrange the agenda to try to accommodate some of the reports, and to start with agenda item 21. 21. Official LanQuaQes Act On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager referring to the Official Languages Act adopted by the Province on June 4, 2002 to come into force on August 5, 2002; and submitting a draft of the proposed regulations as they relate to municipal services and communication so as to ensure that Council is kept fully apprised of the direction being pursued, as well as the timeframes being proposed, be received and filed, and the matter be referred to the City Manager for information on cost. At Councillor Fitzpatrick's request for the City Manager to advise the cost factor in the above regard, the Mayor suggested that the motion to receive and file could include a request to the City Manager to come back to Council with costing on this issue, and called for the question on the motion as set out above. (Councillors Chase and Trites re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-173 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 22. Tender For Contract 2002-10 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2002-10, Sand Cove Road new storm sewer, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $66,520.00, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Tender For Contract 2002-18 Read a report from the City Manager advising the results of the tender for contract 2002-18, Rothesay Avenue water and sewer renewal, for which the engineer's estimate was $927,500, a total amount of $800,000 was provided in the budgets and the projected completion cost of the three projects included in the contract is estimated to be $1,256,646.48, including the City's eligible HST rebate, leaving a budget shortfall of $456,646.48; and recommending the award of the contract to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., and further that the overall Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program be permitted to increase to cover the budget shortfall identified herein. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2002-18, Rothesay Avenue water and sewer renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,320,028.80, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents: AND FURTHER that the overall Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program be permitted to increase to cover the budget shortfall identified in the above report from the City Manager. Councillor Trites referred to the second part of the above recommendation in that Council, in approving it, would be giving permission to increase the Utility capital plan by $456,646.48, and advised that he would be more comfortable with something to the effect that the overall 2002 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program be permitted to increase by any budget shortfall amount that cannot be made up through other contracts. Moved in amendment by Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the second paragraph of the motion be amended to the effect to cover any budget shortfall amount that cannot be covered through other contracts. Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried. Question being taken, the motion as amended was carried. 24. Tender For Contract 2002-19 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2002-19, Fairville Boulevard - Visart Street water and sewer renewal, be awarded to the low tender, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $888,685.50, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-17 4 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 25. Tender For Contract 2002-1 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2002-1, curb construction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $198,530.90, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and the Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Provision Of Compensatory StoraQe - Golden Grove Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, PCB Holdings Ltd. be advised that Common Council will sell compensatory storage, calculated at the rate of $10.75 per cubic metre, for each cubic metre of flood storage displaced by the development, up to 271 cubic metres, at Golden Grove Road, and further that the City Manager's report in this regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Update On Clean-Up Week Alternatives On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that, further to Council's approval on April 16, 2002 of two proposed alternatives to the traditional spring clean-up week, the alternative of having the municipality cover the tipping fee for those items delivered to the landfill site by citizens took place during the week of May 18 to May 25 and, with regard to the alternative of having the City pick up based on a $40 fee-for-service charge, City staff recently conducted the first fee for service pickup on May 30; and providing Council with an update on these alternatives and the public participation in each, be received and filed: AND FURTHER that the fee-for-service charge for pickup be increased to $50.00. Councillor Titus suggested that, with regard to an indication in the conclusion of the above report that the fee-for-service charge could be increased to $50 which would be more in tune with the actual cost of collecting it, the fee should be increased now so the City can cover its cost; and proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald, to put the fee up to $50 right away; and the Mayor called for the question on the motion to receive and file the above report and to increase the fee to $50 for service pickup. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. KinQ Street Brick Sidewalk Improvements On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager responding to questions raised at the Council meeting of April 16, 2002 relative to the brick sidewalk construction on King Street and adjoining streets, and to concerns about the method of reconstruction specified in the engineering tender; and advising that, from the research done on methods of reconstruction, staff is of the view that the City should retain the "rigid" brick paving method of reconstruction of existing brick sidewalks, there being less brick surface overall to be concerned with on King Street and 89-175 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 "tight packed brick" without mortar joints to fail should be less susceptible to infiltration and vandalism and that, if new sidewalks are being considered for a brick paving treatment, staff will consider the "flexible" brick paving method (over a granular sub- base) and evaluate any further experience with both methods of construction, be received and filed. Councillor Teed suggested that the policy should be reviewed as bricks do not work as they chip, break and fall apart, and proposed a motion to change the policy. The Mayor suggested that, if something different were to be done, Uptown Saint John Inc., which worked with the City in this regard, should be asked to come in to give another report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Teed proposed a motion to change the policy with respect to brick sidewalks, whereupon Councillor Trites, on a point of order, suggested that this should be brought to Council as a separate item at the next meeting. 30. Lots With Private SewaQe And Water Services On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager in response to two items referred at Council's June 24,2002 meeting, (1) a proposal that the City change its policy of 1'V4 of land to 1 acre of land for self-contained unserviced housing units in accordance with the terms of Regulation 80-159 under the Provincial Subdivision Regulation - Community Planning Act, and the developer be required to use the filtration system for on-site sewerage, (2) a proposal that residential housing construction on unserviced lots of 1 OO-foot frontage on a road or street be approved and that such residential housing employ filtration systems that complement on-site sewerage systems; and concluding that Council could amend its by-laws to permit minimum size (4000 square metres) and minimum width lots (54 metres) in all areas of the City but would then have to also amend the permitted uses to eliminate two- family homes, which would result in more lots but larger estate-style homes would not be allowed by Provincial Health and, in addition, new Provincial regulations are being considered which will in all likelihood increase the standards that are being considered and the City's standards are in keeping (although not identical) to the Provincial minimum standard for large one-family and two-family units, and this approach is still appropriate, be received and filed. Councillor Desmond advised that he was against the recommendation to receive and file and would make a motion to make it one-acre lots. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Desmond and Fitzgerald voting "nay". 31. Terms Of 2002 Bond Issue On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the debentures between the City and the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for $15,660,000 at the following terms: Term - 10 year, serial form $15,660,000; Coupon Rate - Year 1 - 3.375, Year 2 - 4.125, Year 3 - 4.500, Year 4 - 4.875, Year 5 - 5.125, Year 6 - 5.375, Year 7 - 5.500, Year 8 - 5.625, Year 9 - 5.750, Year 10 - 5.750; Price $98.93; Average Yield - 5.630%; Settlement Date - July 12, 2002. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32. MoorinQs Of MillidQeville Subdivision RiQht-Of-Wav Read a report from the City Manager submitting a photocopy of the proposed Moorings of Millidgeville subdivision assented to by Council on September 18, 2000 and advising that the Developer wishes to create the proposed lots by filing the 89-176 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 subdivision plan in question as there are perspective purchasers who wish to purchase or build this season, and also that the Developer's solicitor has informed the City Solicitor that the requirements of Service New Brunswick include entering the Future Street shown on the proposed subdivision into the Land Titles System which has raised the issue of G.A. (Sandy) Robertson's access over the area designated as "Future Street", the City Solicitor's view being that Mr. Robertson technically has no right-of-way over that area, although it appears that there was no conscious intention to prevent his travelling over it and, in fact, the area of the Future Street is the means by which he gains access to his land lying to the west of the proposed subdivision; and also advising that the City Solicitor suggests that, in order to facilitate the prompt creation of the Moorings of Millidgeville lots, the City grant Mr. Robertson a right-of-way over the subject portion of the Future Street. The report recommends that the City of Saint John grant to G. A. (Sandy) Robertson a right-of-way at all times and for all purposes over a five (5) metre-wide section of the land shown as Future Street on a subdivision titled Amending Subdivision Plan Moorings of Millidgeville Subdivision dated September 25, 2001 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office as No. 13085965 and which lies equally on either side of the centre line of a right-of-way shown on a 1987 Plan of the area which was filed in the Registry Office as No. 2225, which right-of-way shall terminate or be diminished in size as the case may be, from time to time as the Future Street becomes a public street. The Mayor noted the revised resolution provided by the City Solicitor in the above regard (copies of which were distributed to the Council members earlier this date). On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the City of Saint John grant to Mr. G. A. (Sandy) Robertson a right-of-way at all times and for all purposes over that portion of the Future Street shown on the "Amending Subdivision plan Moorings of Millidgeville Subdivision" dated September 21, 2001 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office as No. 13085965 commencing at the western terminus of Manners Sutton Road and terminating at the point of intersection of the northern sideline of the said Future Street and the right-of-way centre line shown on the aforesaid subdivision plan which right-of-way shall, as the Future Street becomes a Public Street, terminate or be diminished in size as the case may be, from time to time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-Zoning 257 -259 Carmarthen Street/79 Broad Street Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation have been completed with regard to the submitted application of 059314 NB Ltd. (John Hosford) for property located at 257-259 Carmarthen Street/79 Broad Street, and no written objections were received in this regard. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of 059314 NB Ltd. (John Hosford) for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property located at 257-259 Carmarthen Street/79 Broad Street be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, August 19, 2002, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Committee Of The Whole Report Read the report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) 89-177 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee reports that it sat on Monday, June 24, 2002, when there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely: 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John grant a six (6) month option to purchase a 27-acre:t portion of PID Number 51771, Woodward Avenue, as generally shown on the submitted plan, to Barsa Ventures Ltd., on the following terms and conditions: (1) the purchase price shall be $42,000.00 plus HST (if applicable); (2) the deposit of $2,415.00 shall be held as a non-refundable down payment on the property; (3) the development of PID Number 55152599 (formerly Stanley Gardens parcel) must commence before the option can be exercised (meaning a tentative subdivision plan of 10 lots or more must be approved by the City, road construction commenced, and a Developer's agreement approved); (4) a tentative subdivision plan illustrating the development of the subject land must receive Planning Advisory Committee approval, and the proposed subdivision scheme must maintain a buffer between the proposed development on PID Number 51771 and the Cedar Point Trailer Park, and (5) there shall be no extension to the option to purchase; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the option and transfer documents (if applicable), and Walter Vincent be thanked for submitting a proposal and his deposit be returned. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in PID Number 351155 from Arne Hansen and Sandra Hansen for $40,000 plus HST (if applicable) on or before August 30,2002, and also pay the cost to convert PID Number 351155 to land titles, such property being located in the Loch Lomond watershed, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted Offer of Purchase and Sale. July 8, 2002, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 34.1 Option For Sale Of Property - Woodward Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Councillor Teed expressed the opinion that it was wrong to give an option on the subject property as the City asked for bids for invitations to build and the six- month option would tie it up, and the City could reject this and ask for bids again. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 34.2. Acquisition Of Land In Loch Lomond Watershed On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-178 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 36. Planning Advisory Committee - Sale Of Existing Land For Public Purposes, 221 COSy Lake Road Read a report from the Planning Advisory Committee further to Council's referral of June 24, 2002 of the matter of the proposed sale of land for public purposes at 211 Cosy Lake Road. On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council sell an existing land for public purposes dedication situated at 221 Cosy Lake Road, having an area of 3367 square meters (36,243 square feet) and also being identified as PID Number 55143010. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Planning Advisory Committee - Sale Of Existing Land For Public Purposes, Gibson Avenue Area On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the Planning Advisory Committee advising that, further to Council's June 10, 2002 referral of the matter of the proposed sale of land for public purposes on Gibson Avenue West (former Veterans' Affairs land), the Committee concurs with Common Council's intention to sell an existing land for public purposes dedication situated in the Gibson Avenue (undeveloped) area, as generally illustrated on the submitted location map, having an approximate area of 9.7 hectares (24 acres) and also being identified as PID Number 55158760, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 38. Planning Advisory Committee - Assent To Subdivision, 1491 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, (1) Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for the proposed Ambercrest Court development at 1491 Manawagonish Road (PID Number 398818), as generally illustrated on the submitted photo-reduced tentative plan, with respect to any required municipal services or public utility easements, and (2) Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more subdivision agreements to ensure the provision of the required work and facilities, including drainage and site plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 39. Saint John Parking Commission - Appointment Of Bv-Iaw Enforcement Officer On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Saint John Parking Commission, pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of the City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By-law Enforcement Officer with the responsibility to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By- law and the provisions of Section 5, Section 7 and Section 8(1) of the Saint John Traffic By-law, namely: David Kleyn-Molekamp, and further that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the appointment is rescinded by Common Council. 89-179 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 40. Saint John Ability Advisory Committee - Safety Issues Of Motorized Wheelchair Travellers On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee commenting, further to Council's June 10, 2002 request, on the matter of safety issues of motorized wheelchair travellers, and encouraging Common Council to actively participate and perhaps launch its own publicity campaign so as to ensure that proper exposure and education on this issue takes place for the citizens of Saint John, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 41. Board Of Trustees Of The Lord Beaverbrook Rink At Saint John, Inc. - Implementation Of Facilitv Retrofit Report Consideration was given to a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink at Saint John, Inc. submitting a copy of the Facility Retrofit Report which was completed by Facility Management of the City of Saint John; noting that the Priority 1 items total $262,300 and must be carried out in the very near future and the remaining items over the next two years; asking Council to take the time to review the report and, if an outside assessment of the facility is required, to let the Board know as the cost of such a report would eventually be funded by the City of Saint John; and advising that, by way of this correspondence, the City of Saint John was now officially noticed of the Board's motion to recommend the full implementation of the report, and that the Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink were prepared to close the facility at any time henceforth if they feel the facility is in any way a risk to public safety of its users, patrons and employees, and the full responsibility of the operation and public safety of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink now rests with the City of Saint John; and also advising that, as the facility is prepared to open for ice rentals in early October, it is vital that they know of Council's plans to assist the retrofit as early as possible to ensure the continued operation of the Rink. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees of the Lord Beaverbrook Rink at Saint John, Inc. submitting a copy of the Facility Retrofit Report which was completed by Facility Management of the City of Saint John, be referred to the City Manager for review and a recommendation to Council on how to proceed with the necessary repairs to the Lord Beaverbrook Rink in the next three years. (Councillor Ball withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 42. Saint John Board Of Police Commissioners Police Force OperatinQ BudQet/ Financial Results On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners submitting, in compliance with Section 7(3) of the Police Act, the 2002 Operating Budget - April 2002 Financial Results of the Saint John Police Force, which as accepted by the Board at its July 3, 2002 meeting, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-180 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 43. Saint John Board Of Police Commissioners - Canadian Association Of Police Boards' Call For Resolutions Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners further to Council's June 24, 2002 query with respect to resolutions forwarded by the Board to the Canadian Association of Police Boards. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners advising of its adoption of a resolution at its July 3, 2002 meeting to receive and file the letter from the Common Clerk regarding resolutions to be considered at the 2002 Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Police Boards, be received and filed. Councillor Teed advised that he considered it insulting that the Commission received and filed the Common Clerk's letter without answering the question asked by Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 44. Saint John Board Of Police Commissioners Police Force OrQanizational Structure On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners submitting, in response to Council's request of May 13, 2002 for an explanation of the rank structure of the Saint John Police Force, a report from the Chief of Police, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 49. Municipal EnerQV Efficiencv ProQram - Presentation Read a letter from the City Manager regarding the City's Municipal Energy Efficiency Program (MEEP), the New Brunswick Department of Environment having approved a grant to the City in 1996 to initiate this Program to (1) reduce overall energy consumption in City-owned/operated buildings (oil, gas, electricity), (2) provide a cleaner environment through reduced emissions, and (3) develop a model to assist other municipalities/institutions in the Province, and the City having subsequently hired an electrical engineer to manage the Program with the overall objective of reducing energy consumption in City buildings and facilities; advising that the Program got off to a start in 1997 and continues today and it is staff's objective to realize $1 million dollars in energy savings annually by the year 2007 using 1996 as a baseline, and that staff would like to make a presentation to Council to detail the many facets of this Program and advise the progress to date. Messrs. Lodhi and Yammine, through a computer-aided presentation, apprised Council of the City's involvement in the Municipal Energy Efficiency Program, reviewing the mission statement and the energy audit process and outlining the projects undertaken and in progress with respect to City buildings, including arenas, offices, pedways, fire stations, community centres, public works garages and ballfields, as well as in the water and sewerage plants and street lighting; and advised the energy cost saving as a result of the undertaking. 7. Concept Or Philosophv Of Ward System Consideration was given to the letter from Councillor Teed, which was tabled on June 24, 2002, suggesting a concept or philosophy of a ward system that could be implemented forthwith without any great difficulty which would divide the City on a geographic basis into four wards - west on the west of the River, north being north of City Road, south being south of City Road and east being east of Marsh Creek, and two Councillors would agree or be appointed to represent a particular ward and two 89-181 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 Councillors would remain at large, and this concept could be done on an experimental basis by appointment of two Councillors who could agree on which ward to represent or even appointment by a draw. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that Council approve the concept of allocating the City into four areas and designating or allocating two Councillors to represent each area. The Mayor questioned the legality of the proposed action, and Councillor Trites advised that he did not consider the proposal reasonable. Question being taken, the motion was lost with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Titus and Trites voting "nay". 8. LandscapinQ Of Entrance To City Hall On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed advising of a matter recently brought to his attention by a citizen that, while the City Hall Plaza is beautiful with trees and shrubs, the entrance to City Hall itself is dismal, referring to the small enclave on the right side of the entrance being vacant and to the large area on entering City Hall up the step through the glass doors to the foot of the escalator, and suggesting that this matter be brought to the attention of the landlord with the view that he could beautify the entrance or failing this allow the City to see what it can do; and proposing that this matter be referred to the City Manager to report as to what action could be taken to enhance the entrance to City Hall both outside and inside, but particularly inside, be referred to the City Manager for action. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. HiQhwav Construction Announcement The Mayor noted that Councillor Court's letter on the highway construction announcement, under agenda item 9, was considered earlier in the meeting with agenda item 6. 10. UnveilinQ Of Memorial Stone On Canada Trail Site On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding a ceremony in Rockwood Park on July 1 - Canada Day on the Canada Trail at the site selected to represent the nation of Canada with the unveiling of a stone maple leaf comprising a piece of granite from each province and territory sitting on a base of sandstone from Prince Edward Island (which has no granite); advising that this is the first and only emblem of its kind and it is fitting that it is located in Canada's First City and is now owned by the City; and proposing that the City's tourist officials be requested to ensure, in future, that the City tourist literature and City Tourist Bureau make appropriate mention of this memorial so visitors will be aware of its symbolic representation of our great country, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Difficulties For Persons In Wheelchairs With Sidewalk Joint Depressions And Access At Curb Ramps On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed advising that he has learned that the present method of construction of 89-182 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 concrete sidewalks with a depression or bevel at the joint edges can cause problems for persons in wheelchairs, as well as of another problem of the continued failure to have a smooth access ramp from the curb to the street (curb cut); and proposing that the question of difficulties with joint depressions in cement sidewalks and the question of difficulties in the access at curb ramps be referred to the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. YM-YWCA Location Read a letter from Councillor Titus expressing the understanding that the YM-YWCA recently made the decision to remain in the City; and asking Council, in the interest of City development, to support a motion to offer, as a gift to the Y, the land behind the Aquatic Centre for its consideration in that there could be cooperation and efficiency for the Y and the Aquatic Centre at this location. Councillor Titus advised that, while he now understood that the City could not give the land as a gift, the City could give that particular piece of property for due consideration that would be mutually beneficial to both the City and the YM-YWCA. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council on the feasibility of the suggestion. Councillor Court expressed concern about any loss of revenue generated from the parking lot on the subject property. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Court and Desmond voting "nay". 13. Saint John Transit Property Tax Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Titus suggesting that an argument can and should be made to the Provincial Government to exempt property taxes to a public transportation (Saint John Transit); and requesting support of a motion to petition the Provincial Government to consider this request. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that Council petition the Provincial Government to consider exempting public transportation from property taxes. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. User Pay System For Solid Waste Collection On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus suggesting that the costs associated with solid waste should be paid by those who use it, and requesting Council's support to refer the matter to the City Manager to put in place a program which would bring about a user pay system, be referred to the City Manager to come back to Council with proposals to implement a user pay system for garbage. Councillor Titus, in moving a motion to refer the above matter to the City Manager to put in place a system that would contemplate a user pay system for garbage, agreed to Councillor Trites' suggestion that, rather than the City Manager putting in place a program, the referral be for proposals to implement a system and the City Manager could come back to Council with a variety of options. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-183 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 15. Vision For City On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick advising that, given the publicity surrounding the vision or lack thereof of the City of Saint John, he would like the opportunity to discuss briefly the idea of Council directing the City Manager to share with Council his vision for the City under his leadership, including both his goals and objectives, both short and long-term, be referred to the City Manager to bring back a written report by the first of September for Council's review. Councillor Fitzpatrick, in proposing the motion, noted that the City Manager might need more time to report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Collective AQreement With Outside Workers Read a letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick advising that he would like the opportunity to discuss with Council the matter of Council's last meeting item surrounding the new collective agreement for the Outside Workers, this issue having drawn a lot of criticism and the press seeming to have been quoting senior staff, and he would like to clarify a couple of points surrounding this matter. Councillor Fitzpatrick asked for clarification in terms of the inclusion in the collective agreement with the City's Outside Workers of the clause guaranteeing 293 employees in view of comments attributed to senior staff in recent newspaper articles, and Mr. Totten advised that, while in his comments he indicated that in principle he did not think the City should ever have agreed to 293 being in the contract in 1981, he has on three occasions now recommended a collective agreement with the number 293 in it; and added that he would only ask Council to take on that issue when he believed that it was preventing Council in a concrete way from doing what it wanted to do. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the above letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Land For Public Purposes - Rivershore Drive On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick regarding the access to the land for public purposes at the end of Rivershore Drive, advising that he would like to refer the issue to the City Manager and appropriate staff to contact the residents and bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion, and suggesting that the residents be involved and, as initial contacts, the City Manager could call Mr. Case and Mr. O'Leary, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Tender For KinQ Street Sidewalks On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed asking questions on the tender call for King Street sidewalks from Germain to Charlotte Street, particularly if the City needed to spend $200,000 at this time, be referred to the City Manager. 89-184 COMMON COUNCIL JULY 8, 2002 (Councillor Desmond withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. National Forum On Africa On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed submitting a copy of the Policy Recommendations from the National Forum on Africa Working Groups (Toronto, Montreal, Saint John and Vancouver), having had the privilege of being one of the participants at the Saint John Forum as a Councillor of the City, the objective of this Forum being to provide policy advice for the G8 Kanaskis Summit just completed and for the longer term foreign policy development of Canada; and advising that, while the focus of the Forum was national policy respecting Africa, he feels the recommendations are important for all Canadians, and further the role of UNBSJ in hosting the Forum in Saint John is an indication of the growing importance of the University for Saint John, the Province and Atlantic Canada, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adjournment The Mayor advised the intent at the next regular meeting of Council on July 22, 2002 to commence at 5:30 o'clock with no recess, and to meet subsequent to the regular meeting, if necessary, in Committee of the Whole and Legal Session, and declared the meeting adjourned. Common Clerk