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2010-02-15_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL FEBRUARY 15, 2010 6:00 P.M. Present: Ivan Court, Mayor 1. Call To Order Prayer 2. Approval of Minutes 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 95 -171 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus and P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Connell, Deputy Police Chief; M. Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief, J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk and K. Tibbits, Administrative Assistant SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 A 18 H Sont presents Ivan Court, maire le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody, commissaire aux Operations municipales; K. Forrest, commissaire au service Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Connell, chef de police adjoint; M. Gillen, chef adjoint du service d'incendie, J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint et K. Tibbits, adjointe administrative. Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Jerry Chiasson, Associate Pastor at Full Gospel Assembly, offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere et La seance est ouverte par le maire Court. Le pasteur Jerry Chiasson de la Full Gospel Assembly recite la priere d'ouverture. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on February 1, 2010 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du conseil communal tenue le 1 er fevrier 2010 soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -172 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 13.5 Committee of the Whole: Reversing Falls Restaurant Lease Arbitration Appeal, and further, that the following items be withdrawn: 12.2 Tender Ventilation System Replacement Rothesay Ave Maintenance Garage; 13.3 Planning Advisory Committee: Proposed Subdivision 130 Gault Rd 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 13.5, Comite plenier Demande d'arbitrage concernant le bail du restaurant aux chutes reversibles Reversing Falls, et le retrait des points 12.2, Soumission Remplacement du systeme de ventilation de I'entrepot du materiel d'entretien situe dans I'avenue Rothesay et 13.3, Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Projet de Iotissement au 130, chemin Gault. 5. Consent Agenda Question being taken, the motion was carried. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.1 That the Revolution Strategy letter dated February 1, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.2 That the R. Holyoke letter dated January 29, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.3 That the Hospitality Saint John letter dated February 1, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.4 That the Saint John Board of Trade letter dated February 4, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.5 That the Hilton Worldwide letter dated January 22, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.6 That the Tim and Liz Isaac letter dated February 1, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.7 That the Venue Saint John letter dated January 22, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.8 That the Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association letter of January 27, 2010, regarding Winter Snow Clearing of Taylor Avenue be referred to the City Manager. 5.9 That the Saint John High School Canadian Law class request to present on the topic of Crime Reduction be referred to the Clerk to schedule. 5.10 That the L. Miller letter of February 9, 2010 regarding Parking Restrictions be received for information. 5.11 That the H. Toole letter of January 28, 2010 regarding the Police- Justice Complex tunnel entrance be referred to the Peel Plaza Steering Committee. 5.12 That the G. Bremner letter dated February 10, 2010, in support of proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information. 5.13 That the letter from Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc. regarding a City appointment to the Board be referred to the Nominating Committee. 95 -173 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 5.14 That the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade nominating Bill MacMackin as the Board of Trade's appointee to the Saint John Development Corporation, be referred to the Nominating Committee. 5.15 That the Fundy Minor Football Association letter of January 27, 2010 regarding the Canada Games Stadium refurbishment be received for information. 5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 40: Tender for Stair Replacement, the tender submitted by W &S General Contractors, for the supply of all necessary labour, materials and equipment required to remove the existing concrete entrance stairs and replace them with new concrete and steel stairs as per the specifications and requirements of the tender, and in the amount of $39,650.00 plus tax, be accepted. 5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 37: Amendment to Sale of Portion of Hazen Avenue, in the event that a portion of Hazen Avenue is stopped -up and closed, The City of Saint John sell its fee simple interest in Parcel "A" having an area of 517 square metres, as shown on the submitted Preliminary Amending Subdivision Plan, subject to any necessary municipal and or public utility easements and an easement to permit underground passage therein, to the Province of New Brunswick for $50,000 plus HST (if applicable) on or before December 31, 2010 and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the transfer. 5.18 That Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning applications of Paul Melanson (1 Millard Robson Lane) and Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (adjacent to 3550 Lorneville Road) for Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation. 5.19 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 44: Harbour Clean -Up Newman's Brook Sewer Separation, The City of Saint John acquire from New Brunswick Housing Corporation an easement and rights in lands designated as PID number 411942 and PID number 411959 for the sum of $33,138.00 upon the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement of Purchase Sale submitted with said report and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all documents necessary. 5.20 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 38: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project, The City of Saint John acquire: 1) the fee simple interest in a 122 square metre portion of PID number 00289629 1920 Westfield Road and 2) a municipal services easement in a 21 square metre portion of PID number 00289629 1920 Westfield Road all as shown on a Subdivision Plan entitled "Mary Leanne Straight and William Harland Straight Subdivision" dated December 16, 2009, from Mary L. Straight and William H. Straight for the all encompassing price of $3,000.00 (plus HST if applicable) upon the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement of Purchase Sale submitted with M &C 2010 -38. 5.21 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010- 36: Brentwood Crescent Storm Sewer Easement 400 Woodward Avenue, The City of Saint John accept the offer of Herzl Jacob Kashetsky and Faith Eileen Kashetsky, affected land- owners as set out in the Agreement of Purchase Sale submitted with M &C 2010 -36 and acquire the easement interest in, and through the portion of PID numbers 55005896 and 55005904 described in the Agreement for the aggregate sum of $2,341.00 (plus HST if applicable) upon the terms and conditions contained in the said Agreement and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign any document(s) necessary to finalize this transaction. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for each consent agenda item respectively be adopted. 95 -174 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 5.1 Que la lettre de Revolution Strategy, datee du 1 fevrier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.2 Que la lettre de R. Holyoke, datee du 29 janvier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.3 Que la lettre de Hospitality Saint John, datee du 1 e fevrier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.4 Que la lettre de Saint John Board of Trade, datee du 4 fevrier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.5 Que la lettre de Hilton Worldwide, datee du 22 janvier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.6 Que renovations informatif. 5.7 Que renovations informatif. la lettre de Tim et Liz Isaac, datee du 1 fevrier 2010, appuyant les proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre la lettre de Venue Saint John, datee du 22 janvier 2010, appuyant les proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre 5.8 Que la lettre de ('Association des locataires de la collectivite de Crescent Valley en date du 27 janvier 2010 concernant le deneigement de ('avenue Taylor soit transmise au directeur general. 5.9 Que la lettre de demande soumise par le responsable du cours de droit canadien de I'ecole secondaire Saint John High School visant a faire une presentation sur la reduction de la criminalite soit transmise a la greffiere pour qu'elle fixe une date de presentation. 5.10 Que la lettre de L. Miller en date du 9 fevrier 2010 concernant les restrictions relatives au stationnement soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.11 Que la lettre de H. Toole en date du 28 janvier 2010 concernant ('entree de tunnel du centre judiciaire et policier soit transmise au comite directeur de la place Peel. 5.12 Que la lettre de G. Bremner, datee du 10 fevrier 2010, appuyant les renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.13 Que la lettre de la Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc. concernant la nomination d'un membre du conseil au sein de son conseil d'administration soit transmise au Comite des candidatures. 5.14 Que la lettre de la Saint John Board of Trade proposant Bill MacMackin pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la Saint John Development Corporation soit transmise au Comite des candidatures. 5.15 Que la lettre de ('association de football mineur de Fundy en date du 27 janvier 2010 concernant la remise en etat du stade des Jeux du Canada soit acceptee a titre informatif. 5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -40 Soumission relative au remplacement de l'escalier, la soumission presentee par l'entreprise W &S General Contractors concernant l'approvisionnement de la totalite de la main- d'ceuvre, du materiel et de I'equipement necessaires au retrait des escaliers d'entree actuels en beton eta leur remplacement par de nouveaux escaliers en acier et en beton, conformement aux specifications et exigences visees par la soumission, pour la somme de 39 650 taxes en sus, soit acceptee. 5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule 95 -175 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 M/C 2010 -37 Modification a /a vente d'un trongon de l'avenue Hazen, dans le cas ou une partie de I'avenue Hazen etait fermee a la circulation, The City of Saint John vende I'interet en fief simple de Ia parcelle A dont Ia superficie est de 517 metres carres, tel qu'iI est illustre sur le plan modificateur de Iotissement preliminaire presente, sous reserve des servitudes municipales ou de services publics necessaires et dune servitude pour permettre un passage souterrain a cet egard, a Ia province du Nouveau Brunswick pour Ia somme de 50 000 TVH en sus (le cas echeant), le 31 decembre 2009 ou avant cette date, et que le maire et Ia greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise pour conclure le transfert. 5.18 Que le conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques relativement aux demandes de rezonage presentees par Paul Melanson (1, allee Millard Robson) et par Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (terrain adjacent au 3550, chemin Lorneville) au lundi 15 mars 2010, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil et qu'il transmette les demandes au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation. 5.19 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -44 Nettoyage du port Separation de l'egout de Newmans Brook, The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude et les droits dans les terrains inscrits sous les NID 411942 et 411959, appartenant a Habitation Nouveau Brunswick, pour la somme de 33 138 conformement aux conditions etablies dans la convention d'achat -vente presentee avec ledit rapport, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires. 5.20 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -38 Projet de refection du chemin Westfield, The City of Saint John acquiere 1) I'interet en fief simple de la parcelle de terrain situee au 1920, chemin Westfield, inscrite sous le NID 00289629, 2) une servitude de services municipaux sur la parcelle de terrain situee au 1920, chemin Westfield, inscrite sous le NID 00289629 le tout illustre sur le plan de Iotissement intitule Mary Leanne Straight and William Harland Straight Subdivision (Iotissement de Mary Leanne Straight et William Harland Straight) date du 16 decembre 2009, appartenant a Mary L. Straight et William H. Straight, pour le montant global de 3 000 (TVH en sus le cas echeant), conformement aux conditions enoncees dans la convention d'achat -vente presentee avec le rapport M/C 2010 -38. 5.21 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -36 Croissant Brentwood Servitude pour une installation d'eau d'egout au 400, avenue Woodward, The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de Herzl Jacob Kashetsky et Faith Eileen Kashetsky, les proprietaires touches, telle qu'elle est presentee dans la convention d'achat -vente soumise avec le rapport M/C 2010 -36, pergoive les interets generes par la servitude associee a la parcelle de terrain portant les NID 55005896 et 55005904 decrits dans la convention comme le montant global de 2 341 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux conditions enoncees dans ladite convention et autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer tout document necessaire pour conclure cette transaction. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soit adoptee. 6. Members Comments Council members commented on various community events. 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires. 3.1 Heritage Development Board Annual Heritage Awards Leona Laracey, Chair of the Heritage Development Board, presented photographs of the heritage projects that were completed by the Heritage award recipients for projects completed in Saint John during 2008 and 2009. The Mayor and Councillor Snook presented recipients with the following awards: 95 -176 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Heritage Awards 2009 Heritage Facade Commercial Infill: 17 Canterbury Street Owner: Commercial Properties Architect: Tom Johnson Architects General Contractor: FCC Engineering Heritage Facade Masonry Repointing: 71 Sydney Street Owner: Chipman Hill Suites Masonry Contractor: Montford Masonry Heritage Facade Masonry Stonework: 79 Orange Street Owner: Lawrence Anderson Stone Artisan: Ludwig Hartmann Old World Masonry Heritage Storefront Storefront Restoration: 74 Prince William Street Owner: Commercial Properties General Contractor: FCC Heritage Storefront Commercial Signage 128 Germain Street Owner: Trinity Galleries Inc. Woodcarver /Artisan: Grant Kelly Heritage Facade Residential Restoration: 21 Orange Street Owner: Diana Stephen Alexander Contractors: Greg Paterson Christoph Malinowski Heritage Maintenance: Residential Painting 61 Queen Street Owner: Nick Fanelli Heather Lambert Contractor: Ting Painting Heritage Awareness: Publication John Leroux Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History Heritage Awards 2009 Commercial Heritage Facade Restoration: 14 -18 Canterbury Street Owner: William Rector Contractor/Woodcarver Artisan (Signage): Steve Judge Institutional Heritage Facade Window Restoration: 164 Germain Street Owner: St. Andrew St. David Church Contractor /Artisan: Murray Gower 3.1 Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine prix annuels relatifs a la conservation du patrimoine Leona Laracey, presidente du Conseil d'amenagement du patrimoine, presente des photos des projets lies au patrimoine qui ont ete completes a Saint John en 2008 et 2009 par les recipiendaires des prix du patrimoine de ce soir. Le maire et le conseiller Snook presentent les prix suivants aux recipiendaires Prix du patrimoine 2009 Facade patrimoniale Remplissage commercial 17, rue Canterbury Proprietaire Commercial Properties Architecte Tom Johnson Architects Entrepreneur general FCC Engineering Facade patrimoniale Rejointoiement en maconnerie 71, rue Sydney Proprietaire Chipman Hill Suites Entrepreneur en maconnerie Montford Masonry Facade patrimoniale Maconnerie et maconnerie de pierre 79, rue Orange Proprietaire Lawrence Anderson Tailleur de pierres Ludwig Hartmann Old World Masonry voting nay. 95 -177 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Devanture de magasin du patrimoine Restauration de la devanture de magasin 74, rue Prince William Proprietaire Commercial Properties Entrepreneur general FCC Devanture de magasin du patrimoine Affichage commercial 128, rue Germain Proprietaire Trinity Galleries Inc. Sculpteur sur bois /Artisan Grant Kelly Facade patrimoniale Restauration residentielle 21, rue Orange Proprietaires Diana et Stephen Alexander Entrepreneurs Greg Paterson et Christoph Malinowski Entretien du patrimoine Peinture residentielle 61, rue Queen Proprietaires Nick Fanelli et Heather Lambert Entrepreneur Ting Painting Sensibilisation au patrimoine Publication John Leroux Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History Prix du patrimoine 2009 Facade commerciale patrimoniale Restauration 14 -18, rue Canterbury Proprietaire William Rector Entrepreneur /Sculpteur sur bois (enseignes) Steve Judge Facade institutionnelle patrimoniale Restauration des fenetres 164, rue Germain Proprietaire Eglise St. Andrew et St. David Entrepreneur /Artisan Murray Gower 7. Proclamation 7.1 Freedom to Read Week in Saint John February 21 -27 2010 The Mayor proclaimed the City of Saint John a Freedom to Read zone. 7. Proclamation 7.1 Semaine de lecture en toute liberte a Saint John du 21 au 27 fevrier 2010 Le maire declare que The City of Saint John est une zone de lecture en toute liberte. 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Third Reading Traffic By -Law Amendment On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto," amending Schedule B, Schedule H and Schedule R, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins The by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto," amending Schedule B, Schedule H and Schedule R, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. 95 -178 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto." 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete concernant la circulation Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete relatif a Ia circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de Ia Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant ('annexe B, ('annexe H et ('annexe R, fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes modifiant ('annexe B, ('annexe H et ('annexe R, fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, qu'il soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes 10.2(a) Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 783 Hillcrest Road 10.2(b) Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -135, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 8 hectares, located at 783 Hillcrest Road, also identified as being a portion of PID numbers 00310680 and 00353276, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -135, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 8 hectares, located at 783 Hillcrest Road, also identified as a portion of PID numbers 00353276 and 00310680 be subject to the following conditions: 95 -179 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 (a) That the developer and any subsequent lot owner be required to disclose the existence and location of the adjacent pit and quarry operations to any subsequent purchaser of the lot; and (b) That the developer and any subsequent lot owner be required to disclose the potential for low well yields and possible water treatment within the rezoned area; and (c) That the developer and any subsequent lot owner be required to disclose the potential that blasting in support of the adjacent pit and quarry operations may impact water quality and quantity. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins voting nay. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -135, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 8 hectares, located at 783 Hillcrest Road, also identified as being a portion of PID numbers 00310680 and 00353276, from "RS -1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -135, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." 10.2a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de ('Arrete de zonage visant le 783, chemin Hillcrest 10.2b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 100- 135 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 783, chemin Hillcrest, dune superficie d'environ 8 hectares et portant les NID 00310680 et 00353276, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -1 et de zone rurale RF a zone residentielle rurale habitations unifamiliales RR fasse ('objet dune lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -135 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 8 hectares, situee au 783, chemin Hillcrest et inscrite sous les NID 00353276 et 00310680, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes (a) le promoteur et tout proprietaire subsequent du terrain doivent divulguer ('existence et ('emplacement de ('exploitation des sablieres et des gravieres adjacentes a tout acheteur subsequent du terrain; (b) le promoteur et tout proprietaire subsequent du terrain doivent divulguer la possibilite d'un puits a faible rendement et de traitement des eaux dans le secteur rezone; 95 -180 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 (c) le promoteur et tout proprietaire subsequent du terrain doivent divulguer la possibilite que le dynamitage lie a ('exploitation des sablieres et des gravieres adjacentes puisse avoir une incidence sur Ia qualite et Ia quantite d'eau. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 100- 135 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 783, chemin Hillcrest, dune superficie d'environ 8 hectares et portant les NID 00310680 et 00353276, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales RS -1 et de zone rurale RF a zone residentielle rurale habitations unifamiliales RR fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -135 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Pension Board of Trustees: Limits on Pension Transfers for Terminating Employees On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that Common Council agree to fund and provide the full commuted value of pensions for employees terminating employment with The City of Saint John at the time of termination. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Farren, Higgins and Sullivan voting nay. 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 13.1 Conseil d'administration du regime de retraite Restrictions relatives aux transferts de pensions des employes cessant leur emploi Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Titus RESOLU que le conseil communal consente a financer eta offrir la pleine valeur de rachat des pensions aux employes quittant leur emploi au sein de The City of Saint John au moment de leur depart. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Farren, Higgins et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. 9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. 9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 130 Gault Road 9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to amending Schedule "A" the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2.2 hectares, located at 130 Gault Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00403618, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "TH" Townhouse with no objections being received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its February 9, 2010 meeting at which the Committee recommended the rezoning of a parcel of land located at 130 Gault Road as described above. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one presenting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -181 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning with Mitchell Webster appearing on behalf of the applicant, Galbraith Construction Ltd, indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A" the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2.2 hectares, located at 130 Gault Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00403618, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "TH" Townhouse, be read a first time. Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A" the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2.2 hectares, located at 130 Gault Road, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00403618, from "RM -1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "TH" Townhouse, be read a second time. Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John." 9. Audiences publiques a 19 h 9.1a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 130, chemin Gault 9.1b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage Le greffier communal adjoint mentionne que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 2,2 hectares situee au 130, chemin Gault et inscrite sous une partie du NID 00403618, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone de maisons en rangee TH et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet egard. Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du 9 fevrier 2010, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la demande de rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 130, chemin Gault, telle qu'eIIe est decrite ci- dessus. Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Mitchell Webster, au nom du demandeur, a savoir Galbraith Construction Ltd., indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a ('annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 2,2 hectares situee au 130, chemin Gault et inscrite en partie sous le NID 00403618, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone de maisons en rangee TH fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -182 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant a I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, le zonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 2,2 hectares situee au 130, chemin Gault et inscrite en partie sous le NID 00403618, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone de maisons en rangee TH fasse I'objet dune deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 9.2(a) Proposed Section 39 Amendment 33 Smythe Street 9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Section 39 Amendment The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Section 39 Amendment amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the June 23, 1980 rezoning of the Market Square complex, also identified as PID number 55011878, to permit the renovation of the facade of the Harbourside Apartments tower, with one letter of support received. Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its February 9, 2010 meeting at which the Committee recommended the amendment of the existing Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed amendment with Jean Phillipe Foisy appearing to speak on behalf of the applicant, ADI Limited, indicating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation. On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the June 23, 1980 rezoning of the Market Square complex, also identified as PID number 55011878, to permit the proposed exterior renovations to the apartment tower at 33 Smythe Street in general accordance with the submitted plans and subject to Development Officer approval of the final plans. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.2a) Modification proposee aux conditions imposees en vertu de ('article 39 relativement au 33, rue Smythe 9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la modification de ('article 39 Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies en ce qui a trait a la modification proposee en vertu de ('article 39, modifiant les conditions imposees le 23 juin 1980 relativement au rezonage du complexe Market Square, inscrit sous le NID 55011878, afin de permettre la renovation de la facade de la tour d'habitation Harbourside, et qu'une lettre d'appui a ete recue a cet egard. Un examen a egalement ete effectue concernant un rapport presente par le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par le personnel du Service d'urbanisme, qui a fait ('objet d'un examen lors de la seance du 9 fevrier 2010 au cours de laquelle le Comite a choisi de recommander la modification des conditions en vigueur a I'heure actuelle en vertu de ('article 39. 95 -183 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quanta la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quanta la modification proposee. Jean Phillipe Foisy, au nom du demandeur, a savoir ADI Limited, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport et la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller Farren RESOLU que le conseil communal modifie les conditions imposees par ('article 39 le 23 juin 1980, relativement au rezonage du complexe Market Square, portant le NID 55011878, afin de permettre les renovations exterieures proposees a la tour d'habitation situee au 33, rue Smythe, conformement, de maniere generale, aux plans presentes, et sous reserve de ('approbation des plans definitifs par ('agent d'amenagement. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets Items Forwarded from Meeting of February 1, 2010 1. Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority: Financing for Bridge Deck Rehabilitation and Seeking Budget Approval On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the submission from the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority entitled Financing for Bridge Deck Rehabilitation be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that Common Council approve the submitted 2010 -2011 budget of the Saint John Harbour Bridge. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Points reportes de la seance du 1 fevrier 2010 1. Administration du pont du port de Saint John Financement relatif a la refection du tablier du pont et demande d'approbation du budget Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la proposition de ('Administration du pont du port de Saint John intitulee Financement relatif a la refection du tablier du pont soit soumise aux fins de discussion. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve le budget 2010 -2011 presente par ('Administration du pont du port de Saint John. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -184 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 2.(a,b) Third Reading Proposed By -law Amendment 172 -176 Beacon Street On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -134, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square metres, located at 172 -176 Beacon Street, also identified as PID numbers 55027858, 00344143 and 55027866, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -134, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square metres, located at 172, 174 176 Beacon Street, also identified as being PID numbers 55027866, 00344143 and 55027858, be subject to the condition that the use of the property is limited to a maximum of three dwelling units. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -134, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 690 square metres, located at 172 -176 Beacon Street, also identified as PID numbers 55027858, 00344143 and 55027866, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -134, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John. 2.a), b) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 172 -176, rue Beacon Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 134 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 690 metres carres, situee au 172 -176, rue Beacon et portant les NID 55027858, 00344143 et 55027866 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse I'objet dune lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -134 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions prevues a ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose dune parcelle de terrain situee au 172,174 et 176, rue Beacon, dune superficie d'environ 690 metres carres et inscrite sous les NID 55027866, 00344143 et 55027858, soit assujetti a la condition que ('usage de la propriete se limite a un nombre maximal de trois logements. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 134 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 690 metres carres, situee au 172 -176, rue Beacon et portant les NID 55027858, 00344143 et 55027866 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse I'objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit effete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -185 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -134 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 3.(a) Third Reading Proposed By -Law Amendment 34 -36 Jean Street 3.(b) Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -133, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 850 square metres, located at 34 -36 Jean Street, also identified as PID numbers 00318055 and 55020903, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read. The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 10 -133, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 850 square metres, located at 34 -36 Jean Street, also identified as being PID numbers 00318055 and 55020903, be limited to a four unit dwelling and associated parking and amenity spaces. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -133, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John," re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 850 square metres, located at 34 -36 Jean Street, also identified as PID numbers 00318055 and 55020903, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -133, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John. 3.a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant les 34 -36, rue Jean 3.b) Conditions imposees par ('article 39 Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 133 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 850 metres carres, situee au 34 -36, rue Jean et portant les NID 00318055 et 55020903 afin de faire passer la 95 -186 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse I'objet dune lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -133 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de ('article 39 de la Loi surl'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose dune parcelle de terrain situee au 34 -36, rue Jean, dune superficie d'environ 850 metres carres et inscrite sous les NID 00318055 et 55020903, soit restreint a un nombre maximal de quatre logements et a des aires d'agrement et de stationnement connexes. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° C.P. 110- 133 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John relativement au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain dune superficie d'environ 850 metres carres, situee au 34- 36, rue Jean et portant les NID 00318055 et 55020903 afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales R -2 a zone residentielle habitations de quatre logements R -4 fasse ('objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit wrote soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -133 modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John 4. Recommendation Regarding Saint John Transit (Councillor Titus) The Mayor stated that Councillor Titus' motion contains two distinct propositions, noting that Council should vote separately on each. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Council consider the proposal in Councillor Titus' submission entitled Recommendation: Saint John Transit as one motion. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Court, Farren, and Sullivan voting nay. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council: Request the Province of New Brunswick to acknowledge the benefit of public transit and support it in a tangible way (financial) by way of, for example: a) a fuel rebate b) assessment of vehicle licenses c) exempt public transit buildings garages from property tax. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council: Request the Leader of the Opposition Party to acknowledge the benefit of public transit and support it in a tangible way (financial) by way of, for example: a) a fuel rebate 95 -187 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 b) assessment of vehicle licenses c) exempt public transit buildings garages from property tax And further that Leader of the Opposition Party commit to make this issue a part of his party platform for the upcoming Provincial election. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Councillors Court, Farren, and McGuire and Sullivan voting nay. 4. Recommandation relative a la Commission des transports de Saint John (conseiller Titus) Le maire declare que la proposition du conseiller Titus contient deux propositions distinctes, soulignant que les membres du conseil doivent voter separement sur chacune d'elles. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil etudie la proposition presentee par le conseiller Titus intitulee Recommandation Regroupement des deux propositions relatives a la Commission des transports de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant et les conseillers Court, Farren et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal demande a la province du Nouveau Brunswick de reconnaitre les avantages du transport en commun et de le soutenir de maniere tangible (financierement), notamment, par exemple a) en reduisant le prix du carburant; b) en evaluant les coCits lies a I'immatriculation des vehicules; c) en exemptant les batiments ou garages de transport en commun de I'impot foncier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal demande au chef du parti de ('opposition de reconnaitre les avantages du transport en commun et de le soutenir de maniere tangible (financierement), notamment, par exemple a) en reduisant le prix du carburant; b) en evaluant les coCits lies a I'immatriculation des vehicules; c) en exemptant les batiments ou garages de transport en commun de I'impot foncier. Et, de plus, que le chef du parti de ('opposition s'engage a integrer ces elements au programme de son parti lors de la prochaine election provinciale. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant et les conseillers Court, Farren, McGuire et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. 11.(a) City Manager: Criteria for Determining a Winter Streets Parking Restriction Exemption 11.(b) City Manager: Traffic By -law Amendment Winter Street Parking Restrictions On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the criteria for determining a Winter Streets Parking Restriction Exemption as detailed in the submitted report M &C 2010 -25. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -188 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 11.a) Directeur general Criteres pour determiner une exemption des restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la rue en hiver 11.b) Directeur general Modification de I'Arrete relatif a la circulation Restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la rue en hiver Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal adopte les criteres pour determiner une exemption des restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la rue en hiver, comme le precise le rapport presente intitule M/C 2010 -25. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Delegations /Presentations 8.1 Canadian Rivers Institute Watersheds Research Consortium Referring to a submitted presentation, Kelly Munkittrick, Associate Director of the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) updated Council with respect to the CRI, the Canadian Water Network and the Watersheds Research Consortium. 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Institut canadien des rivieres Consortium de recherche sur les bassins hydrologiques Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Kelly Munkittrick, directrice associee de I'Institut canadien des rivieres (ICR), renseigne le conseil au sujet de I'Institut canadien des rivieres, du Reseau canadien de I'eau et du consortium de recherche sur les bassins hydrologiques. 5. Vacant Land and Surplus Properties (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to submit a solution- focused action plan to Council with respect to transforming vacant land and surplus properties (both city and provincially owned) into growth opportunities for Saint John no later than March 15, 2010. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Terrain vacant et surplus de terrains (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le directeur general soit charge de soumettre au conseil un plan d'action axe sur des solutions, au plus tard le 15 mars 2010, en ce qui a trait a la transformation des terrains vacants et des terrains en surplus (appartenant a la municipalite eta la province) en possibilites de croissance pour Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Martinon Strategic Green Plan (Councillor McGuire) On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor McGuire entitled Martinon Strategic Green Plan, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Plan vert strategique Martinon (conseiller McGuire) Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que la proposition du conseiller McGuire intitulee Plan vert strategique Martinon soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. City Manager: Sandy Point Road Planning Study Referring to a submitted report, Nayan Gandhi, Planner for The City of Saint John, updated Council with respect to the Sandy Point Road Planning Study and responded to questions from Council members. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report, M &C 2010 -32: Sandy Point Road Planning Study, Common Council direct staff and the consultant to undertake a public consultation exercise as set out in the report, including a public event on March 10, 2010. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Directeur general Etude de planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point Faisant reference a un rapport anterieur, Nayan Gandhi, urbaniste de The City of Saint John, informe le conseil de I'etude de planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point, puis repond aux questions des membres du conseil. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -32 Etude de planification portant sur le chemin Sandy Point, le conseil communal charge le personnel et le consultant de realiser un exercice de consultation publique, comme I'indique le rapport, y compris la tenue d'un evenement public le 10 mars 2010. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -189 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 8. City Manager: Saint John Water 2009 Annual Water Report 9. City Manager: Saint John Water 2009 Annual Wastewater Report Referring to two submitted reports, Brent McGovern, Deputy Commissioner of Saint John Water, provided highlights with respect to the 2009 annual Saint John Water and Wastewater reports and he responded to questions from Council members. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the 2009 Saint John Water Annual Water Report be received for information. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the 2009 Saint John Water Annual Wastewater Report be received for information. 95 -190 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 8. Directeur general Rapport annuel de 2009 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water 9. Directeur general Rapport annuel de 2009 relatif au reseau d'egouts de Saint John Water Faisant reference a deux rapports anterieurs, Brent McGovern, commissaire adjoint de Saint John Water, enonce les faits saillants des rapports annuels de 2009 relatifs aux reseaux d'aqueduc et d'egouts de Saint John Water et repond aux questions des membres du conseil. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le rapport annuel de 2009 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John Water soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le rapport annuel de 2009 relatif au reseau d'egouts de Saint John Water soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.3 City Manager: Beaverbrook Avenue Watermain Installation and Street Reconstruction On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council: 1) Award Contract number 2009 -24: Beaverbrook Avenue Watermain Installation and Street Reconstruction, to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $3,314,842.57 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents; and 2) Continue its efforts to encourage a reasonable degree of flexibility in the utilization of infrastructure stimulus funding. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12.3 Directeur general Installation d'une nouvelle conduite d'eau principale et travaux de refection dans I'avenue Beaverbrook Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal 1) attribue le contrat 2009 -24, concernant ('installation dune nouvelle conduite d'eau principale et les travaux de refection dans ('avenue Beaverbrook, au soumissionnaire moins disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 3 314 842,57 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires; 2) poursuive ses efforts pour encourager un degre raisonnable de souplesse dans ('utilisation des fonds de stimulation de ('infrastructure. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12.5 City Manager: Engagement of AON Consulting Inc. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that AON Consulting Inc. be retained to provide actuarial services with respect to options identified in developing a long -term solution to the pension plan funding issue for a cost not to exceed $75,000 plus HST and expenses, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Finance. The Deputy Mayor stated that AON could be in a conflict of interest, as the firm is the Actuary for the pension plan. 12.5 Directeur general Recours a AON Consulting Inc. 95 -191 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Councillor Farren stated that the City should continue to use the services of Morneau Sobeco. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Deputy Mayor and Councillor Farren voting nay. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que les services d'actuariat de I'entreprise AON Consulting Inc. soient retenus relativement aux options determinees dans ('elaboration dune solution a long terme au probleme de financement du regime de retraite, jusqu'a concurrence de 75 000 debours et TVH en sus, sous reserve de ('approbation du commissaire aux finances. Le maire suppleant declare que I'entreprise pourrait etre en conflit d'interets, etant donne qu'elle est I'actuaire du regime de retraite. Le conseiller Farren indique que la municipalite doit continuer a avoir recours aux services de Morneau Sobeco. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant et le conseiller Farren votent contre la proposition. 12.8 Commissioner of Finance: Capital Financing Responding to a question regarding why the funds were needed, the Commissioner of Finance stated that the City is borrowing funds to complete projects that have already been approved by Council in the 2009 Capital Budget. His Worship the Mayor gave the following Notice of Motion: "I do hereby give Notice that I will, at a meeting of Common Council held after the expiration of 30 days from this day, move or cause to be moved the following resolution: On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say: voting nay. General Fund General Government Protective Services Transportation Services Environmental Health Economic Development Parks and Recreation 500,000 1,000,000 6,800,000 200,000 2,000,000 4,500,000 Water Sewerage Utility Water System Sewer System 5,000,000 15,000,000 5,000,000 Total $20,000,000 THEREFORE RESOLVED that debentures be issued under provisions of the Acts of Assemby 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the amount of $20,000,000. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 95 -192 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 12.8 Commissaire aux finances Financement des immobilisations Repondant a une question concernant la raison pour laquelle les fonds etaient necessaires, le commissaire aux finances mentionne que la municipalite emprunte des fonds pour terminer des projets qui ont deja ete approuves par le conseil dans le budget d'immobilisations de 2009. Monsieur le Maire donne lecture de I'avis de motion suivant Par les presentes, je vous avise, qu'au cours dune seance du conseil communal, tenue a la suite de ('expiration d'un delai de 30 jours a compter de ce jour, je presenterai ou ferai presenter la resolution suivante Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire Compte tenu de la necessite, dans I'interet public, de proceder a ('execution de travaux publics et d'apporter certaines ameliorations municipales, relativement aux elements enumeres ci- dessous Fonds d'administration Administration generale Services de protection Services de transport Salubrite de I'environnement Developpement economique Pares et loisirs Services d'aaueduc et d'eaouts Reseau d'aqueduc Reseau d'egouts 500 000 1 000 000 6 800 000 200 000 2 000 000 4 500 000 5 000 000 12.4 City Manager: Service -Based Budgeting Presentation 15 000 000 5 000 000 Total 20 000 000 IL EST RESOLU que des obligations non garanties soient emises conformement aux dispositions des lois de la Chambre d'assemblee, 52 Victoria, chapitre 27, article 29, ainsi que les modifications afferentes, pour le montant de 20 000 000 A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Mott. RESOLVED that Common Council schedule the staff presentation on Service -Based Budgeting in an Open Committee of the Whole Session for Monday February 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Court, Higgins, McGuire, Snook and Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Sullivan RESOLVED that Common Council schedule the staff presentation on Service -Based Budgeting in an Open Committee of the Whole Session for Monday, March 8 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Councillors Court, Higgins, McGuire, Snook and Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Snook. RESOLVED that Common Council schedule the staff presentation on Service -Based Budgeting on Monday, March 1S 2010. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Farren and Sullivan voting nay. 95 -193 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 12.4 Directeur general Presentation du budget fonde sur les services Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que le conseil communal fixe la date de la presentation du personnel sur le budget fonde sur les services lors dune seance publique du comite plenier qui se tiendra le lundi 22 fevrier 2010, a 17 h. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Court, Higgins, McGuire, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan RESOLU que le conseil communal fixe la date de la presentation du personnel sur le budget fonde sur les services lors d'une seance publique du comite plenier qui se tiendra le lundi 8 mars 2010, a 17 h. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Les conseillers Court, Higgins, McGuire, Snook et Titus votent contre la proposition. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal fixe la date de la presentation du personnel sur le budget fonde sur les services au lundi t er mars 2010. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Farren et Sullivan votent contre la proposition. 10. City Manager: Traffic Signal Device Sandy Point Road Foster Thurston Drive On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -24: Traffic Signal Device Sandy Point Road Foster Thurston Drive, Common Council follow the Traffic Engineer's process, based on the Transportation Association of Canada Guidelines for evaluating the requirement for a traffic signaling device for the Foster Thurston Drive and Sandy Point Road intersection (near the Cherry Brook Zoo). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Directeur general Dispositif pour feux de circulation a ('intersection du chemin Sandy Point et de la promenade Foster Thurston Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par le maire suppleant Chase RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -24 Dispositif pour feux de circulation l'intersection du chemin Sandy Point et de /a promenade Foster Thurston, le conseil communal suive la methode de I'ingenieur de la circulation, fondee sur les lignes directrices de ('Association des transports du Canada, pour evaluer la necessite d'installer un dispositif pour feux de circulation a ('intersection de la promenade Foster Thurston et du chemin Sandy Point (pres du zoo Cherry Brook). A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. City Manager: Westfield Road Street Lighting On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -26, Common Council authorize staff to request Saint John Energy to implement the 39 therein -noted Westfield Road street lighting enhancements on the City's behalf. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -194 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 12. Directeur general Eclairage du chemin Westfield Proposition du maire suppleant Chase Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule M &C 2010 -26, le conseil communal autorise le personnel a demander a Saint John Energy de mettre en oeuvre, au nom de la municipalite, les 39 ameliorations a apporter a I'eclairage du chemin Westfield qui ont ete notees a cet egard. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.2 Planning Advisory Committee: Proposed Emerald Lake Estates Subdivision, Phase 1 On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Common Council: 1) assent to one or more subdivision plans for the submitted Emerald Lake Estates Subdivision (Phase 1), and to any required municipal services and public utility easements; 2) authorize the preparation and execution of a City Developer Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer. voting nay. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins 13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Phase 1 du projet de lotissement Emerald Lake Estates Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que le conseil communal 1) approuve le ou les plans de lotissement afferents au projet de lotissement (phase 1) presente par Emerald Lake Estates, de meme que toute servitude de services municipaux ou de service public exigee; 2) autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre The City of Saint John et le promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne ('elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote contre la proposition. 13.4 Planning Advisory Committee: Assent of Public Utility Easement 3705 King William Road On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Mott RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee in the report entitled Assent of Public Utility Easement 3705 King William Road, Common Council assent to the submitted Saint John Industrial Parks Subdivision tentative plan with respect to any necessary public utility easements. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.4 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Approbation de la servitude de service public visant le 3705, chemin King William Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par le conseiller Mott RESOLU que, comme le recommande le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme dans le rapport intitule Approbation de /a servitude de service public visant le 3705, chemin King William, le conseil communal approuve le plan de lotissement provisoire presente par Saint John Industrial Parks relativement a toute servitude de service public exigee. 11. 11.1 11. 11.1 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13.5 Committee of the Whole: Lease Arbitration Appeal On motion of Councillor Snook Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Solicitor or his designate is hereby authorized to initiate proceedings in the Court of Queen's Bench for an appeal from the January 27, 2010 decision of the Arbitration Tribunal in the matter of an arbitration between 056975 N.B. Ltd. and The City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13.5 Comite plenier Demande d'arbitrage concernant le bail du restaurant aux chutes reversibles Reversing Falls Proposition du conseiller Snook Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'avocat municipal ou son representant soit, par les presentes, autorise a entreprendre une procedure d'appel a la Cour du Banc de la Reine relativement a la decision rendue par le conseil d'arbitrage le 27 janvier 2010 dans I'affaire d'un arbitrage entre I'entreprise 056975 N.B. Ltd. et The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Submissions by Council Members Harbour Bridge Authority (Councillor Sullivan) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 95 -195 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. as provided for in the Procedural By -law. On motion of Councillor Sullivan Seconded by Councillor Snook RESOLVED that Common Council suggest to the Harbour Bridge Authority, through the city's appointees on the Board, that a planned one day closure of the Harbour Bridge take place. Responding to a question regarding what liability the City would face if the bridge were closed, the City Solicitor advised that if there is control in the Harbour Bridge Authority respecting the continued operation of the bridge, then any decision taken by the Harbour Bridge Authority could not impose liability on The City of Saint John. Mr. Nugent stated that the logistics of closing the bridge, and the possible legal and operational ramifications, are presumably issues that Council would want to examine carefully prior to making a decision in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire and Titus voting nay. Interventions des membres du conseil Administration du pont du port (conseiller Sullivan) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la reunion se prolonge au -dela de 22 h, conformement aux dispositions de I'arrete procedural. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 95 -196 COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 15, 2010/ LE 15 FEVRIER 2010 Proposition du conseiller Sullivan Appuyee par le conseiller Snook RESOLU que le conseil communal propose a ('Administration du pont du port, par I'entremise des personnes nommees par la municipalite pour sieger au conseil d'administration, de prevoir la fermeture du pont du port pendant une journee. Repondant a une question concernant la responsabilite legate de la municipalite advenant la fermeture du pont, I'avocat municipal indique que si ('Administration du pont du port decidait d'aller de ('avant avec I'ouverture continue du pont, toute decision prise par cette derniere ne pourrait imposer une responsabilite a The City of Saint John. M. Nugent mentionne que la logistique relative a la fermeture du pont et les repercussions operationnelles etjuridiques possibles sont vraisemblablement des questions que le conseil voudra examiner attentivement avant de prendre une decision a cet egard. A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant et les conseillers Court, Farren, Higgins, McGuire et Titus votent contre la proposition. 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil 15. General Correspondence 15. Correspondance generale 16. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 16. Levee de la seance Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 5. The following Items were forwarded to the Council meeting of March 1, 2010 11.2 Economic Development (Councillor McGuire) 12.1 Common Clerk: Review of Council's Procedural By -Law 12.6 City Manager: Hillcrest Aquifer Carrying Capacity Study 12.7 City Manager: General Specifications Division 28 Chip Seal 13.3 Planning Advisory Committee: Proposed Subdivision 130 Gault Road Les points suivants sont reportes a la seance du conseil du 1 mars 2010. 11.2 Developpement economique (conseiller McGuire) 12.1 Greffiere communale Examen de I'arrete procedural du conseil 12.6 Directeur general Hillcrest Aquifer Carrying Capacity Study (Etude sur la capacite limite des aquiferes de Hillcrest) 12.7 Directeur general Specifications generates Division 28 relative a la pause d'enduit superficiel 13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Projet de lotissement au 130, chemin Gault Mayor maire Common Clerk /greffiere communale