2010-03-01_Minutes--Procès-verbalPresent:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
2. Approval of Minutes
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL MARCH 1, 2010 5:15 P.M.
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Higgins,
McGuire, Mott, Snook and Sullivan
and
P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; H. Nguyen,
Assistant Comptroller; K. Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and
Development; A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings
and Inspection Services; A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager;
S. Galbraith, Director of Works for Municipal Operations;
R. Simonds, Fire Chief; B. Hanley, Police Inspector; E. Gormley,
Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 1 ER MARS 2010 A 17 h 15
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook et Sullivan
et
P. Woods, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
H. Nguyen, controleur adjoint; K. Forrest, commissaire au service
Urbanisme et developpement; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint
aux Services d'inspection et des batiments; A. Beckett, directeur
general adjoint; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics aux
Operations municipales; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie;
B. Hanley, inspecteur de police; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere
communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Pastor Edward Powell offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court. Le pasteur Edward Powell recite la priere
d'ouverture.
1.0 Service Based Budgeting Presentation
Referring to a submitted report and presentation, S. Rackley- Roach, Corporate Program
Manager, and A. Beckett provided an overview of service -based budgeting, noting that it
is an accountability tool which can be used by Council when making policy decisions.
1.0 Presentation du budget fonde sur les services
Mentionnant un rapport soumis et la presentation, S. Rackley- Roach, directrice des
programmes corporatifs, et A. Beckett donnent un apergu du budget fonde sur les
services, en indiquant qu'il s'agit d'un outil de responsabilisation que le conseil peut
utiliser lorsqu'il prend des decisions strategiques.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 15, 2010, be approved.
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2. Approbation du proces- verbal
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 15 fevrier 2010 soit approuve.
3. Approval of Agenda
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of item 13.3 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointment to a
Committee be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 13.3 Comite plenier Qu'une nomination a un
comite soit approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the Master Promotions Ltd. letter dated February 5, 2010, in support of the
proposed renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for
information.
5.2 That the E. Betts letter dated February 16, 2010, in support of the proposed
renovations to the Saint John Trade Convention Centre, be received for information.
5.3 That the Jackson letter dated February 22, 2010, regarding Blueberry Hill Lands,
be received for information.
5.4 That the Teed letter dated February 22, 2010, regarding the Lord Beaverbrook
Art Gallery, be received for information.
5.5 That the Teed letter dated February 23, 2010, regarding Support for Mount
Carleton National Park, be received for information; and further, that the Mayor be
directed to send a letter of support to the Mayor of Bathurst on this topic.
5.6 That the Teed letter dated February 23, 2010, regarding a Saint John Geopark,
be received for information.
5.7 That the Enterprise Saint John letter dated February 25, 2010, in support of the
Saint John Trade Convention Centre proposed renovation project, be received for
information.
5.8 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
59: Sale of Portion of Weldon Avenue, in the event a portion of Weldon Avenue a
20.12 metre (66 foot) wide public street in the City of Saint John, County of Saint John
and Province of New Brunswick, designated "Weldon Avenue (Public)" on a subdivision
plan titled: "Subdivision Plan Kathleen LeBlanc Subdivision, Parish of Simonds, City of
Saint John, New Brunswick" dated January 25, 1984 assented to by the Common
Council of the City of Saint John on January 3, 1984, approved by the Development
Officer on January 26, 1984, approved by the Director of Surveys on January 30, 1984
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and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on Jan. 31, 1984 and filed in the
Saint John County Registry Office on Jan. 31, 1984 as Number 1592 is stopped -up and
closed, The City of Saint John sell its freehold interest to Charles Cochrane for $1.00
plus HST (if applicable) on or before May 29, 2010 subject to the conditions in the Offer
of Purchase and Sale submitted with M &C 2010 -59, and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the transfer.
5.9 That A. Beckett, CA, be appointed Acting City Manager during the scheduled
absences of the City Manager.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
64: 2010 NBCC Public Works Training Agreement, Common Council authorize the
Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the submitted Training Sales Agreement on behalf of
The City of Saint John.
5.11 That Common Council schedule the public hearings for the rezoning and Section
39 amendment applications of Tom Smith (1666 Hickey Road) and Boyle Real Estate
Development Inc (25 -35 Bentley Street) for Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the Planning Advisory Committee for
report and recommendation.
5.12 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
53: Brentwood Crescent Storm Sewer Easement 92 Brentwood Crescent, The City of
Saint John accept the offer of Mary Mclsaac, affected land -owner as set out in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale submitted with said report and acquire the easement
interest in, and through the portion of PID number 55047559 described in the Agreement
for the aggregate sum of $452.00 plus HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions
contained in said Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign any
document(s) necessary to finalize this transaction.
5.13 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
50: Residential Infrastructure Assistance #57 435 Boars Head Road, Common Council
approve a Residential Infrastructure Assistance for NJP Developments Inc. at 435 Boars
Head Road with an estimated expenditure of $36,000.00.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
51: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project, The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple
interest in a 113 square metre portion of PID number 55172209 1925 Westfield Road
as shown on a Terrain Group Inc. sketch number S08053 -580 dated January 21,
2010, from Michael John and Bonnie Lynn Duffy for the all encompassing price of
$1655.00 (plus HST if applicable) upon the terms and conditions contained in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale submitted with M &C 2010 -51.
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
49: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project, The City of Saint John acquire a municipal
services easement in a 118 square metre portion of PID number 00290254 2130
Westfield Road as shown on a Terrain Group Inc. sketch number S08053 -579 dated
January 19, 2010, from Christa Dawn Maclnnis for the all encompassing price of
$1,200.00 (plus HST if applicable) upon the terms and conditions contained in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale submitted with M &C 2010 -49.
5.16 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
48: Harbour Clean -Up Newman's Brook Sewer Separation, and subject to Cabinet
approval, The City of Saint John acquire from the Province of New Brunswick an
easement for municipal services in and through lands designated as PID number
00046524 along the routing as generally shown on the tentative subdivision plan
submitted with said report for the sum of $44,283.00 and that the Mayor and Common
Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents.
5.17 That as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John consents to
the Declaration of D.D. 155 Mystery Lake Ltd. pursuant to the Condominium Property
Act for lands at 155 Mystery Lake Drive having PID number 373381, and that the Mayor
and Common Clerk sign the Schedule B Consent of Encumbrancers submitted with the
said Declaration.
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5.18 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
55: Initiate Stop -Up and Closure for Portion of Elgin Street, the Public Hearing for the
consideration of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close a portion of Elgin Street,
a public street, being approximately 4.28 square metres, as illustrated on the Plan of
Survey showing a portion of Elgin Street submitted with said report, be set for Monday,
March 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
5.19 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
63: Stop -Up and Close Portion of Water Street, the Public Hearing for the consideration
of the passing of a By -law to Stop Up and Close a 36 square metre +1- portion of a public
street known as Water Street, be set for Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
5.20 Refer to item 14.1
5.21 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
60: Space Needs and Future Usage Analysis Saint John City Market Tower, the
proposal submitted by TOSS Solutions to conduct an analysis of the space needs of the
Saint John City Market and to evaluate the potential options for the future usage of the
Tower (while considering life- cycle, accessibility, code upgrades and heritage) at a cost
of $45,780 plus tax be accepted.
5.22 Refer to item 14.2
5.23 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -62
Gault Road Wastewater Lift Station Reconstruction, staff be authorized to issue a
purchase order to O'Brien Electric Co., Ltd., for the reconstruction of Gault Road
Wastewater Lift Station at a budgeted cost of $40,000 as calculated based upon
estimated work.
5.24 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the
addition of one administrative position in the 2010 Fire Department Establishment to
replace the position deleted by the retirement of the incumbent.
5.25 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council refer the
submitted report to the Common Clerk for the purpose of scheduling presentations by:
1) The Terrain Group on the Trails and Bikeways Strategic Plan;
2) ADI Limited on the Infrastructure, Facility and Program Inventory Study.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively, with the exception of item 5.20 Ventilation
System Replacement Rothesay Avenue Maintenance Garage, Tender 2009 085002T,
and 5.22 Bilingual Services Program Coordinator Saint John 225, which have been
identified for debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de Master Promotions Ltd., datee du 5 fevrier 2010, appuyant les
renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre d'E. Betts, datee du 16 fevrier 2010, appuyant les renovations
proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la lettre de M. Jackson, datee du 22 fevrier 2010, concernant Hill Lands, soit
acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de M. Teed, datee du 22 fevrier 2010, concernant la Galerie d'art
Beaverbrook, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que la lettre de M. Teed datee du 23 fevrier 2010, concernant un appui au parc
national du Mont Carleton, soit acceptee a titre informatif et qu'en outre, le maire soit
enjoint a envoyer une lettre de soutien au maire de Bathurst a ce sujet.
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5.6 Que la lettre de M. Teed, datee du 23 fevrier 2010, concernant un geoparc a
Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.7 Que la lettre d'Entreprise Saint John, datee du 25 fevrier 2010, appuyant les
renovations proposees au Saint John Trade Convention Centre soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -59 Vente d'un trongon de l'avenue Weldon, advenant que la circulation soit
interrompue sur un trongon de I'avenue Weldon, rue publique dune largeur de
20,12 metres (66 pieds) dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, au
Nouveau Brunswick, designee Avenue Weldon (publique) sur un plan de Iotissement
intitule Subdivision Plan Kathleen LeBlanc Subdivision, Parish of Simonds, City of
Saint John, New Brun (Plan de Iotissement, Iotissement de Kathleen LeBlanc,
paroisse de Simonds, City of Saint John, Nouveau Brunswick, date du 25 janvier 1984
adopte par le conseil communal de The City of Saint John le 3 janvier 1984, approuve
par I'agent d'amenagement le 26 janvier 1984, approuve par le directeur des services
d'arpentage le 30 janvier 1984 et depose au bureau de I'enregistrement pour le comte
de Saint John le 31 janvier 1984 sous le numero 1592, et que le trongon soit ferme, The
City of Saint John vende son interet franca Charles Cochrane au prix de 1 Ia TVH en
sus (s'il y a lieu) au plus tard le 29 mai 2010, sous reserve des conditions enoncees
dans I'offre d'achat et de vente accompagnant le rapport M/C 2010 -59, et que le maire et
Ia greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les documents exiges pour conclure le
transfert.
5.9 Qu' A. Beckett, CA, soit nomme directeur general par interim durant les
absences prevues du directeur general.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -64 Entente de 2010 relative a /a formation en travaux publics du CCNB le
conseil commun autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer ('entente de vente
sur la formation soumise au nom de The City of Saint John.
5.11 Que le conseil communal fixe des audiences publiques pour entendre les
demandes de rezonage et de modification en vertu de ('article 39 soumises par
Tom Smith (1666, chemin Hickey) et Boyle Real Estate Development Inc. (25 -35, rue
Bentley) au lundi 29 mars 2010, a 19 h, a la salle du conseil, et renvoient les demandes
au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandation.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -53 Servitude pour une installation d'eau d'egout au 92, croissant
Brentwood The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de Mary Mclsaac, proprietaire
touchee, comme I'enonce la convention d'achat -vente presentee avec le rapport et
acquiere I'interet dans la servitude se rattachant a la partie de la parcelle de terrain
inscrite sous le NID 55047559 decrite dans la convention pour la somme totale de
452 TVH en sus le cas echeant, aux conditions enoncees dans ladite convention, et
autorise le maire et la greffiere communale a signer les documents necessaires pour
conclure cette transaction.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -50 Aide a l'infrastructure residentielle n 57 435, chemin Boars, le conseil
communal approuve une aide a ('infrastructure residentielle pour NJP Developments Inc.
au 435, chemin Boars Head, dont les depenses s'etabliront a environ 36 000
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -51 Projet de refection du chemin Westfield, The City of Saint John acquiert
I'interet en fief simple dans une parcelle dune superficie de 113 metres carres du terrain
inscrit sous le NID 55172209 1925, chemin Westfield qui est representee sur le
croquis n°508053-580 de Terrain Group Inc. date du 21 janvier 2010, aupres de
Michael John et Bonnie Lynn Duffy pour la somme globale de 1 655 (la TVH en sus,
s'il y a lieu) aux modalites enoncees dans la convention d'achat -vente presentee avec le
rapport M/C 2010 -51.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -49 Projet de refection du chemin Westfield, The City of Saint John acquiert
une servitude des services municipaux dans une parcelle dune superficie de 118 metres
carres du terrain inscrit sous le NID 00290254 2130, chemin Westfield, qui est
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representee dans le croquis n° S08053 -579 de Terrain Group Inc., date du
19 janvier 2010, aupres de Christa Dawn Maclnnis pour la somme globale de 1 200 (la
TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu) aux modalites contenues dans la convention d'achat -vente
presentee avec le rapport M/C 2010 -49.
5.16 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -48 Nettoyage du port Separation de I'egout de Newmans Brook, et sous
reserve de ('approbation du Cabinet, The City of Saint John acquiert du gouvernement
du Nouveau Brunswick une servitude de services municipaux dans la parcelle de terrain
inscrite sous le NID 00046524 avec le trace qui est represents en general sur le plan de
lotissement provisoire soumis avec ledit rapport pour la somme de 44 283 et que le
maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a executer tous les documents
necessaires.
5.17 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, The City of Saint John
consente a la declaration de D.D. 155 Mystery Lake Ltd. conformement a la Loi sur la
propriete condominiale pour la parcelle de terrain sise au 155, promenade Mystery Lake,
inscrite sous le NID 373381, et que le maire et la greffiere communale signent
('Annexe B Consentement des titulaires de charges, qui accompagne ladite declaration.
5.18 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -55 Interruption de /a circulation et fermeture d'un trongon de /a rue Elgin, le
conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques pour ('etude, en vue de son
adoption, d'un wrote sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture d'un trongon de la
rue Elgin, rue publique, d'environ 4,28 metres carres, qui est representee sur le plan
d'arpentage montrant un trongon de la rue Elgin qui accompagne ledit rapport, au
lundi 29 mars 2010, a 19 h, a la salle du conseil.
5.19 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -63 Interruption de /a circulation et fermeture d'un trongon de /a rue Water, le
conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques pour ('etude, en vue de son
adoption, d'un wrote sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture d'un trongon
d'environ 36 metres carres de la rue Water, rue publique, au lundi 29 mars 2010, a 19 h,
a la salle du conseil.
5.20 Voir le point 14.1
5.21 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -60 A Space Needs and Future Usage Analysis (Analyse des besoins en
espaces et de ('utilisation future Saint John City Market Tower), la proposition
presentee par TOSS Solutions pour mener une analyse des besoins en espace du
Marche municipal de Saint John City Market et pour evaluer les options potentielles
ayant trait a ('utilisation future de I'immeuble Tower (tout en considerant le cycle de vie,
I'accessibilite, les travaux d'amelioration en conformite avec le code et le patrimoine) a
un coCit de 45 780 la taxe en sus, soit acceptee.
5.22 Voir le point 14.2
5.23 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -62 Refection de /a station de re/evement du chemin Gault, le personnel soit
autorise a emettre un bon de commande a O'Brien Electric Co., Ltd., pour la refection de
la station de relevement du chemin Gault a un coCit prevu au budget de 40 000
calcule selon une estimation des travaux.
5.24 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal approuve
I'ajout d'un poste administratif a I'effectif du service d'incendie en 2010 pour remplacer le
poste supprime par le depart du titulaire.
5.25 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil communal renvoie le
rapport soumis a la greffiere communale afin d'etablir I'horaire des presentations
donnees par:
1) Terrain Group sur le plan strategique d'amenagement des sentiers et des
voies cyclables;
2) ADI Limited sur ('etude d'inventaire de ('infrastructure, des installations et des
programmes.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee
relativement a chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil, a ('exclusion
des points 5.20 Remplacement du systeme de ventilation de I'entrepot du materiel
d'entretien situe dans ('avenue Rothesay, soumission 2009 085002T, et 5.22
Coordonnateur du programme de services bilingues du Saint John 225, et qui a ete
selectionnee aux fins de discussions, soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed By -Law Amendment Stop Up and Close a Portion of Weldon
Avenue
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed by -law amendment to stop -up and close a portion of Weldon Avenue, by
adding thereto Section 208 immediately after Section 207 thereof, with no objections
received.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment
with no one presenting.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
amendment with no one appearing.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Weldon Avenue by adding thereto Section 208 immediately after
Section 207 thereof, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in the City of Saint John"
regarding a portion of Weldon Avenue by adding thereto Section 208 immediately after
Section 207 thereof, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up
and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Modification proposee de I'arrete sur le zonage visant la fermeture et le
barrage d'un troncon de ('avenue Weldon
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes en vue de fermer et de barrer un
trongon de ('avenue Weldon et par I'ajout de ('article 208 a la suite de ('article 207, et
qu'aucune opposition n'a ete regue.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son opposition quanta la modification proposee,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite le public a exprimer son appui quanta la modification proposee, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
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Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete sur
('interruption de Ia circulation et Ia fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
concernant un trongon de ('avenue Weldon par I'ajout de ('article 208 a Ia suite de
('article 207, fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete sur
('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
concernant un trongon de ('avenue Weldon par I'ajout de ('article 208 a la suite de
('article 207, fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et
la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John
Items Forwarded from the February 15, 2010 Agenda
1. Economic Development (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager, in collaboration
with key economic organizations in Saint John, examine possible new and innovative
delivery frameworks to pursue and deliver new economic opportunities for Saint John.
Councillor Higgins suggested that the item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole
for discussion.
voting nay.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
Points reportes de I'ordre du jour du 15 fevrier 2010
1. Developpement economique (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general, en collaboration
avec les principaux organismes economiques de Saint John, examine des cadres
nouveaux et innovateurs possibles de prestation pour rechercher et offrir de nouvelles
possibilites economiques pour Saint John.
La conseillere Higgins suggere de soumettre le point a une discussion du Comite
plenier.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
2. Common Clerk: Review of Council's Procedural By -law
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the report from the Common Clerk
entitled Review of Council's Procedural By -Law be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Greffiere communale Examen de I'arrete procedural du conseil
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le rapport de la greffiere communale
relatif a I'examen de I'arrete procedural du conseil soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. City Manager: Hillcrest Aquifer Carrying Capacity Study
Referring to a submitted report and presentation S. Herring, representing the Planning
and Development department, updated Council with respect to the Hillcrest Aquifer
Carrying Study.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for
information the submitted reports from the City Manager and Dillon Consulting Limited
entitled Hillcrest Aquifier Carrying Capacity Study respectively, and further, that the City
Manager be directed to submit a report to Council by May 1, 2010, outlining a plan to
implement the recommendations contained within the Hillcrest Aquifer Carrying Capacity
Study.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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3. Directeur general Etude sur la capacite limite des aquiferes de Hillcrest
Mentionnant un rapport soumis et une presentation, S. Herring, representant le Service
d'urbanisme et de developpement, donne une mise a jour au conseil relativement a
I'etude sur la capacite limite des aquiferes de Hillcrest.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre
informatif les rapports soumis par le directeur general et Dillon Consulting Limited relatifs
a I'etude sur la capacite limite des aquiferes de Hillcrest, respectivement, et en outre que
le directeur general soit enjoint a soumettre un rapport au conseil d'ici le 1er mai 2010,
exposant un plan en vue de mettre en oeuvre les recommandations contenues dans
I'etude sur la capacite limite des aquiferes de Hillcrest.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. City Manager: General Specifications Division 28 Chip Seal
Referring to a submitted report, Mr. Galbraith explained the existing policy in The City of
Saint John with respect to the use of Chip Seal on roadways and he highlighted the
conclusions contained in the report.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
submit a report to Council with recommendations regarding the existing gravel and un-
surfaced public roads owned by the City, and further, the report shall examine the
continued use of chip seal as an option for those roads that are currently chip sealed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Higgins,
McGuire and Snook voting nay.
4. Directeur general Specifications generales Division 28 relative a la pose
d'enduit superficiel
Mentionnant un rapport soumis, M. Galbraith explique la politique existante dans The
City of Saint John relativement a ('utilisation d'un enduit superficiel sur les routes et
souligne les conclusions contenues dans le rapport.
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Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general soit enjoint a
soumettre un rapport de recommandations au conseil concernant les routes publiques
en gravier et sans enduit qui appartiennent a la Ville, et en outre que le rapport examine
('utilisation continue d'un enduit superficiel comme option pour les routes sur lesquelles
un enduit superficiel est pose actuellement.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Higgins,
McGuire et Snook votent contre la proposition.
5. Planning Advisory Committee: Proposed Subdivision 130 Gault Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, with respect to the
vesting of the proposed street and land for public purposes, as generally indicated on
the submitted plan entitled "Hitachi Crescent Townhouse Development as well as any
necessary municipal services easements and public utility easement, provided that a
note is placed on the final subdivision plan(s) indicating to future landowners that their
properties are located within the Emergency Protection Zone for Brunswick Pipeline's
natural gas pipeline; and
2) assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication of approximately
1,852.5 square metres (0.47 acres) in the vicinity of Gault Road, Pipeline Road and
Hitachi Crescent; and
3) Authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City Developer Subdivision
Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site
and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Projet de lotissement au
130, chemin Gault
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal
1) donne son assentiment a I'un ou plusieurs plans de lotissement, en une ou plusieurs
phases, par rapport a la transmission de la rue et du terrain proposes a des fins
publiques, comme it est indique de fagon generale dans le plan soumis intitule
amenagement de maisons en range au croissant Hitachi de meme que les servitudes
necessaires pour les services municipaux et les services publics, a la condition qu'une
note soit placee sur les plans finaux de lotissement indiquant aux futurs proprietaires
que leurs propretes se trouvent dans la zone de protection d'urgence du gazoduc de
Brunswick Pipeline;
2) donne son assentiment a ('affectation du terrain d'utilite publique propose dune
superficie d'environ 1 852,5 metres carres (0,47 acre) aux alentours du chemin Gault, du
chemin Pipeline et du croissant Hitachi;
3) autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et le
promoteur afin de permettre ('execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des
installations necessaires, y compris ('elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage
detailles soumis a ('approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplagant.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Proclamation
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations /Presentations
8.1 Nature Trust of New Brunswick and The Friends of Blueberry Hill
Referring to a submitted report and presentation, Renata Woodward, Program Director
for The Nature Trust of New Brunswick, provided information regarding a proposed trail
development at Blueberry Hill (PID number 00295279). She requested that the City
contribute $5000.00 in funding towards the project and also in -kind support such as city
equipment and machinery to assist in the trail construction.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council suspend the requirements
of section 10.7 of the Procedural By -law respecting the finalization of matters presented
by a delegation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the report and presentation from
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick respecting the proposed Blueberry Hill development
be referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Fondation pour la protection des sites naturels du Nouveau Brunswick et
Friends of Blueberry Hill
Mentionnant un rapport soumis et une presentation, Renata Woodward, directrice de
programmes de la Fondation pour la protection des sites naturels du
Nouveau Brunswick, fournit de ('information concernant un projet d'amenagement de
sentiers a Blueberry Hill (NID 00295279). Elle demande que la Ville contribue un
financement de 5 000 au projet ainsi qu'un appui non financier comme I'equipement et
les machines de la Ville pour aider a I'amenagement des sentiers.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil suspende les exigences de
('article 10.7 de I'Arrete procedural relativement a la conclusion des activites presentees
par une delegation.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le rapport et la presentation de la
Fondation pour la protection des sites naturels du Nouveau Brunswick concernant le
projet d'amenagement a Blueberry Hill soient transmis au directeur general aux fins de
rapport et de recommandations.
A l'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
(Councillor Higgins withdrew from the meeting)
9. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
(La conseillere Higgins quitte la reunion.)
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10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Proposed By -Law Amendment to Stop Up and Close a
Portion of Hazen Avenue
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing
of Highways in The City of Saint John regarding a portion of Hazen Avenue, be read.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John," was read in its
entirety.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number M -23, A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing
of Highways in The City of Saint John," regarding a portion of Hazen Avenue, be read a
third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -23, A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John."
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification proposee de I'arrete sur ('interruption
de la circulation et la fermeture d'un trongon de ('avenue Hazen
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -23,
Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de Ia circulation et Ia fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John relativement a un trongon de ('avenue Hazen fasse ('objet dune
lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre Ia proposition.
L'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture des routes dans The City of Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -23,
Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture des routes dans
The City of Saint John relativement a ('avenue Hazen, 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. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete n° M -23, Arrete modifiant I'arrete
sur ('interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John
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10.2 Third Reading Zoning By -Law Amendment 130 Gault Road
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -136, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 130 Gault Road having an area of approximately
2.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00403618, from "RM -1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential to "TH" Townhouse, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 110 -136, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law
of The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -Law
Number C.P. 110 -136, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John,"
re- zoning a parcel of land located at 130 Gault Road having an area of approximately
2.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00403618, from "RM -1"
Three Storey Multiple Residential to "TH" Townhouse, 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 -136, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le
130, chemin Gault
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -136, modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 130, chemin Gault, dune superficie
approximative de 2,2 hectares, et inscrite sous le NID 00403618, afin de faire passer la
classification de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone
de maisons en rangee TH fasse I'objet dune lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -136 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of
Saint John est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete
n° C.P. 110 -136, modifiant I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le
zonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 130, chemin Gault, dune superficie
approximative de 2,2 hectares, et inscrite sous le NID 00403618, afin de faire passer la
classification de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages RM -1 a zone
de maisons en rangee TH fasse I'objet dune troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit
edicte et que le sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule «Arrete n° C.P. 110 -136 modifiant I'Arrete
de zonage de The City of Saint John
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11.
11.1
Submissions by Council Members
Lancaster Avenue Property Issue (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
submit a solution -based document to Council, before April 1, 2010, with respect to
rectifying the property challenge on Lancaster Avenue.
11.
11.1
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Interventions des membres du conseil
Probleme lie a la propriete de I'avenue Lancaster (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general soit enjoint a
soumettre un document comportant des solutions au conseil, avant le 1eravril 2010, afin
de regler la contestation liee a la propriete, sise a I'avenue Lancaster.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Tracking of Council's Motions (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager and Common
Clerk ensure the following with regard to the quarterly Actionable Item List reports:
1) Time frames for the completion of work for each motion of Council will be
included;
2) Updates on the status of incomplete work with regard to motions made prior to
January 2009 will be included;
3) All motions of Council be included, by first correcting any current
omissions.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Suivi des propositions du conseil (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general et la greffiere
communale s'assurent de ce qui suit en ce qui concerne les rapports trimestriels sur la
liste des points pouvant faire I'objet de mesures de suivi
1) les calendriers d'execution du travail se rattachant a chaque proposition du
conseil seront inclus;
2) les mises a jour sur la progression du travail inacheve par rapport aux
propositions presentees avant janvier 2009 seront incluses;
3) toutes les propositions du conseil seront incluses, en corrigeant d'abord les
omissions actuelles.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Vacant and Derelict Buildings By -law Implementation (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that subsequent to the adoption of the
Vacant and Derelict Buildings legislation, the City Manager be directed to submit a report
to Council outlining the level of funding that will be required to adequately resource the
implementation and enforcement of the said by -law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Mise en oeuvre de I'arrete concernant les batiments vacants et abandonnes
(conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu'a la suite de ('adoption de I'arrete
concernant les batiments vacants et abandonnes, le directeur general soit enjoint
soumettre un rapport au conseil qui indique le niveau de financement necessaire afin
d'affecter les ressources adequates pour mettre en oeuvre et appliquer ledit wrote.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 Alter Criteria for Snow Ban Street Exemptions (Councillor Sullivan)
Referring to the submission from Councillor Sullivan, the City Manager expressed
concerns about creating parking exemptions for homeowners who possess multiple
vehicles. He advised against making changes to the traffic by -law, which prohibits
parking on streets during the winter months, noting that he would work towards a
solution to the issues outlined in Councillor Sullivan's submission.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
Sullivan dated February 26, 2010 respecting altering the criteria for snow ban street
exemptions be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Modification des criteres relatifs aux exemptions d'interdiction de
stationnement sur rue (conseiller Sullivan)
Mentionnant ('intervention du conseiller Sullivan, le directeur general fait part de ses
preoccupations au sujet de I'octroi d'exemptions de stationnement aux proprietaires qui
possedent plusieurs vehicules. II recommande de ne pas modifier I'Arrete relatif a la
circulation, qui interdit le stationnement dans les rues I'hiver, en soulignant qu'iI
recherchera une solution aux problemes presentes dans ('intervention du
conseiller Sullivan.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que ('intervention du conseiller Sullivan
datee du 26 fevrier 2010 concernant la modification des criteres relatifs aux exemptions
d'interdiction de stationnement sur rue soit transmise au directeur general.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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11.5 ONE Change Application for Neighbourhood Funding (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the City Manager consider the
ONE Change application for Neighbourhood funding as soon as possible, and further,
that a portion of the grant be released to the organization should it meet the necessary
criteria.
11.5 Demande de ONE Change pour un financement de voisinage
(conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le directeur general examine la
demande de ONE Change pour un financement de voisinage des que possible et en
outre qu'une partie de la subvention soit versee a I'organisme s'il repond aux criteres
necessaires.
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11.6 District Energy System: Economic Opportunities (Deputy Mayor Chase)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council request that Enterprise
Saint John investigate the opportunities that the District Energy System could provide
with respect to attracting new commercial enterprise to The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.6 Systeme energetique au sein du district Possibilites economiques (maire
suppleant Chase)
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil demande a
Enterprise Saint John d'examiner les possibilites qu'offre le systeme energetique au sein
du quartier pour ce qui est d'attirer de nouvelles entreprises commerciales a The City of
Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.7 Westfield Road Safety Concerns (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council receive for information the
submitted report from Councillor McGuire dated March 1, 2010 related to Westfield Road
Safety Concerns.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.7 Preoccupations en matiere de securite concernant le chemin Westfield
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil re9oive a titre informatif le
rapport soumis par le conseiller McGuire date du 1er mars 2010 ayant trait aux
preoccupations en matiere de securite concernant le chemin Westfield.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 City Manager: Canada Games Aquatic Centre Roof Replacement
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -58: Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Roof Replacement, Council amend its December 7, 2009 resolution by deleting
"$1,205,710.00" and replacing it with "$1,491,600.00
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Directeur general Remplacement du toit du Centre aquatique des Jeux du
Canada
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -58 Remplacement du toit du
Centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada, le conseil modifie sa resolution du
7 decembre 2009 en supprimant 1 205 710 et le remplagant par
1 491 600
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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12.2 City Manager: Public Information Session Newmans Brook Sewer
Separation
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted report M &C 2010-
47: Public Information Session Newmans Brook Sewer Separation be received for
information.
12.2 Directeur general Seance informative publique relative a la separation de
I'egout de Newmans Brook
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -47
Seance informative publique relative a /a separation de I'egout de Newmans Brook soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Solicitor: The Hardman Group Limited Mortgage to CIBC Mortgages
Inc.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk
sign the agreement made as of February 4, 2010 between CIBC Mortgages Inc. and The
City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Avocat municipal The Hardman Group Limited Mortgage a CIBC
Mortgages Inc.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le maire et la greffiere communale
signent ('entente conclue le 4 fevrier 2010 entre CIBC Mortgages Inc. et The City of
Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole: Recommending Saint John Adventures be Given
Authorization to Apply for a Variance on City Owned Property
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Saint John Adventures be given
authorization to apply to the Planning Advisory Committee for a variance on the City
owned property required by Saint John Adventures to be used in conjunction with its
proposed zip line development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier Recommandation pour que Saint John Adventures soit
autorisee a presenter une demande de derogation pour une propriete
appartenant a la municipalite
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que Saint John Adventures soit autorisee
a presenter une demande de derogation au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme pour une
propriete appartenant a la municipalite dont Saint John Adventures a besoin dans le
cadre de son projet d'amenagement dune tyrolienne.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John
Police Force dated February 24, 2010, entitled Future Costs of Policing Services, be
received for information.
13.2 Board of Police Commissioners: Future Costs of Policing Services
suivantes
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Bureau des commissaires de la police Couts futurs des services de police
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le rapport du Service de police de
Saint John date du 24 fevrier 2010 relatif aux coCits futurs des services de police soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Committee of the Whole: Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council make the following
appointment to a committee:
Planning Advisory Committee: to appoint Donald Gillis for a three year term ending
December 31, 2012
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite plenier Nominations aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil procede aux nominations
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Nomination de Donald Gillis pour une periode de
trois ans se terminant le 31 decembre 2012.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Ventilation System Replacement Rothesay Avenue Maintenance Garage,
Tender 2009 08500T
Responding to a question regarding how the project could be re- tendered, the City
Solicitor advised that the tendering process requires an examination of precisely what is
going to be tendered, noting that there would probably be a requirement to change the
scope of the work a third time. He advised that the City would need the advice of the
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consultant, in collaboration with the City's Operational staff, to examine what change in
the scope of work could be achieved to legitimize a new tender call.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the report entitled Ventilation
System Replacement Rothesay Avenue Maintenance Garage, Tender 2009 08500T be
referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor to examine the possibility of re- tendering
the project.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Councillors McGuire, Mott and Snook voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -41: Ventilation System Replacement
Rothesay Avenue Maintenance Garage, the tender submitted by Fundy Ventilation
(2006) Ltd., with the submitted Post Tender Addendum outlining some changes in scope
and the corresponding lowered tender price in the amount of $428,547.98, inclusive of
HST, for the replacement of the ventilation system at the maintenance garage at
175 Rothesay Avenue be accepted, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Farren and Sullivan voting nay.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a ('approbation du
conseil
14.1 Remplacement du systeme de ventilation de I'entrepot du materiel
d'entretien situe dans ('avenue Rothesay, soumission 2009 08500T
Repondant a une question visant a determiner comment le projet peut faire ('objet d'un
nouvel appel d'offres, I'avocat municipal indique qu'i1 faut examiner le processus de
soumission afin de determiner ce qui va faire ('objet dune soumission, en mentionnant
qu'i1 faudra sans doute changer Ia portee des travaux une troisieme fois. 11 indique que Ia
Ville devra consulter ('expert- conseil, en collaboration avec le personnel operationnel
municipal, afin de determiner comment changer Ia portee des travaux afin de justifier un
nouvel appel d'offres.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le rapport relatif au remplacement du
systeme de ventilation de I'entrepot du materiel d'entretien situe dans
('avenue Rothesay, soumission 2009 08500T soit transmis au directeur general et a
I'avocat municipal pour examiner la possibilite de lancer un nouvel appel d'offres pour le
projet.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant
ainsi que les conseillers McGuire, Mott et Snook votent contre Ia proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -41 Remplacement du systeme de
ventilation de l'entrepot du materiel d'entretien situe dans l'avenue Rothesay, la
proposition soumise par Fundy Ventilation (2006) Ltd., avec ('addenda soumis apres
I'appel d'offres qui expose certains des changements dans la portee et le prix propose
reduit correspondant de 428 547,98 TVH incluse, pour le remplacement du systeme
de ventilation de I'entrepot du materiel d'entretien situe au 175, avenue Rothesay, soit
acceptee et, en outre, que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer
les documents contractuels necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Court, Farren
et Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
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MARCH 1, 2010 /LE t MARS 2010
14.2 Bilingual Services Program Coordinator Saint John 225
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled M &C
2010 -64: Bilingual Services Program Coordinator— Saint John 225, be referred
to the City Manager for a more in -depth report.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated with the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Councillors, McGuire, Mott, Snook, and Sullivan voting nay.
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 -64: Bilingual Services Program Coordinator
Saint John 225, the proposal for the provision of professional services submitted by
Michele C. Brideau Consulting Ltd. at a cost of $40,000 plus tax be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14.2 Coordonnateur du programme de services bilingues du Saint John 225
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -64 Coordonnateur du programme de services bilingues du
Saint John 225, soit transmis au directeur general pour preparer un rapport plus
approfondi.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire, le maire suppleant
et les conseillers McGuire, Mott, Snook et Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
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 -64 Coordonnateur du programme de
services bilingues du Saint John 225, la proposition portant sur la fourniture de services
professionnels soumise par Michele C. Brideau Consulting Ltd. au coCit de 40 000
taxes en sus, soit acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
16. Cloture de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 30.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale