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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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(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;
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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