2010-03-15_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL MARCH 15, 2010 4:45 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,
Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
and
A. Beckett, Deputy City Manager of Programs and Priorities; J.
Nugent, City Solicitor; C. Graham, Comptroller; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B.
Reid, Chief of Police; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; 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 15 MARS 2010 A 16 H 45
Sont presents
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren,
Higgins, Killen, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint, programmes et priorites;
J. Nugent, avocat municipal; C. Graham, controleuse; 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. Reid, chef de police; R. Simonds, chef du
service d'incendie; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale et
J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
et
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Pastor John Jang offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le pasteur John Lang recite la priere
d'ouverture.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on March 1, 2010 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 1er mars 2010 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of item 3.1 Committee of the Whole Report: Judicial Review of the
December 16, 2009 decision of the Assessment and Planning Appeal Board in the
matter of A.E. McKay Builders Ltd. v. Planning Advisory Committee of the City of Saint
John, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance,
moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1 du rapport du Comite plenier examen judiciaire de Ia
decision de Ia Commission d'appel en matiere devaluation et d'urbanisme rendue le
16 decembre 2009 dans I'affaire concernant I'entreprise A.E. McKay Builders Ltd. et le
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme de The City of Saint John, soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3.1 Committee of the Whole Report: Judicial Review of the December 16, 2009
decision of the Assessment and Planning Appeal Board in the matter of
A.E. McKay Builders Ltd. v. Planning Advisory Committee of the City of
Saint John
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council hereby ratifies
the filing in the Court of Queen's Bench of an Application by The City of Saint John
seeking Judicial Review of the December 16, 2009 decision of the Assessment and
Planning Appeal Board in the matter of A.E. McKay Builders Ltd. v. Planning Advisory
Committee of the City.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Rapport du Comite plenier Examen judiciaire de la decision de la
Commission d'appel en matiere devaluation et d'urbanisme rendue le
16 decembre 2009 dans I'affaire concernant I'entreprise A.E. McKay
Builders Ltd. et le Comite consultatif d'urbanisme de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal ratifie par les
presentes le depot dune requete au nom de The City of Saint John a la Cour du Banc
de la Reine du Nouveau Brunswick visant a obtenir un examen judiciaire de la decision
de la Commission d'appel en matiere devaluation et d'urbanisme rendue le
16 decembre 2009 dans I'affaire concernant I'entreprise A.E. McKay Builders Ltd. et le
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme de The City of Saint John.
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 Saint John Waterfront Development request to present the Reversing
Rapids and Lower River Passage Master Plan be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
5.2 That the Hardman Group Limited request to present a marketing plan be denied.
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5.3 That the E. Teed letter dated March 5 2010 regarding Geopark Promotion be
received for information.
5.4 That the E. Teed letter dated March 9 2010 regarding Honouring a Canadian
Sports Hero be received for information.
5.5 That the request for funding and to present, made by Theatre populaire d'Acadie,
be denied.
5.6 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report, M &C 2010-
68: Brentwood Crescent Storm Sewer Easement Acquisition 420 Woodward Avenue,
The City of Saint John accept the offer of Rodney Doucet and Danielle Marie Downing,
affected land- owners 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
55005870 described in the Agreement, for the aggregate sum of $841.00 plus HST if
applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the said agreement; and further
that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents to
finalize this transaction.
5.7 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report, M &C 2010-
67: Proposed Public Hearing Date, Common Council schedule the public hearings for
the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications of Donna Bordage (7
Northumberland Avenue) and Vincent Catton (1151 Golden Grove Road) for Monday,
April 12 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the applications to the
Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
5.8 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -71: Public Information Session
Beaverbrook Avenue Watermain Installation and Street Reconstruction be received for
information.
5.9 That the submitted report M &C 2010 -70: Westfield Road Reconstruction, be
received for information.
5.10 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
61: Pedway Maintenance Agreement, The City of Saint John enter into an agreement
with Fortis Properties Corporation for cleaning, security, and fire protection system
services for the Chipman Hill Pedway and security and fire protection system services
for the City Market Pedway on the terms and conditions and in the form as submitted
with said report, addressed to Common Council in this matter, and that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement.
5.11 That the H. Wright letter dated March 8, 2010, requesting a donation towards a
grave marker for Charles Gorman, be approved in the pledged amount of $100.00.
5.12 That the J. Hatfield letter dated March 4, 2010, regarding Water Sewerage
charges when service is disconnected, be referred to the City Manager.
5.13 That the proposed Mixed Martial Arts Event at Harbour Station and the submitted
draft Athletic Commission By -law be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor.
5.14 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010-
52: Westfield Road Reconstruction Project, The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple
interest in a 1055 square metre portion of PID number 55201859 as shown on a
Terrain Group Inc. sketch number S08053 -572 dated January 18, 2010 from James R.
Stubbs, Philip R. Stubbs, and Arlene M. Hayward for the all encompassing price of
$11,774.00 plus HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale submitted with said report.
5.15 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report ONE Change
Inc. Request Advance Funding from the 2010 Neighbourhood Development
Stimulation Grant, Common Council support the ONE Change Inc. by approving a
$10,000 advance through the 2010 Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5. Questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la demande presentee par la Corporation d'amenagement du secteur
riverain de Saint John visant a presenter un plan directeur du projet Chutes reversibles
passage a la riviere inferieure soit transmise a la greffiere pour fixer une date de
presentation.
5.2 Que la demande presentee par The Hardman Group Limited visant a presenter
un plan de marketing soit rejetee.
5.3 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 5 mars 2010 relative a la promotion d'un
geoparc soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la lettre de E. Teed datee du 9 mars 2010 relative a un hommage a rendre a
un hero sportif canadien soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.5 Que la demande soumise par le Theatre populaire d'Acadie visant a faire une
presentation devant le conseil eta obtenir du financement soit rejetee.
5.6 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -68 Croissant Brentwood Acquisition d'une servitude pour une installation
d'eau d'egout au 420, avenue Woodward, The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de
Rodney Doucet et de Danielle Marie Downing, proprietaires touches, comme elle est
presentee dans Ia convention d'achat -vente soumise avec ledit rapport et acquiert les
interets generes par Ia servitude associee a Ia parcelle de terrain portant le
NID 55005870 decrite dans Ia convention pour Ia somme globale de 841 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.
5.7 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -67 Date propose pour la tenue d'une audience publique, le conseil
communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques pour les demandes de rezonage et de
modification des conditions prevues a ('article 39 soumises par Donna Bordage
(7, avenue Northumberland) et Vincent Catton (1151, chemin Golden Grove) au lundi
12 avril 2010 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil et que les demandes soient presentees au
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de la presentation d'un rapport et de
recommandations.
5.8 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -71 Seance informative publique
relative a l'installation d'une nouvelle conduite d'eau principale et aux travaux de
refection dans l'avenue Beaverbrook, soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.9 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 -70 Refection du chemin Westfield, soit
accepte a titre informatif.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -61 Entente relative a l'entretien de /a passerelle, The City of Saint John
signe une entente avec Fortis Properties Corporation pour assurer les services de
nettoyage, de securite et de systeme de protection contre l'incendie de la passerelle de
Chipman Hill ainsi que les services de securite et de systeme de protection contre
l'incendie de la passerelle du City Market dans la forme et selon les modalites enoncees
dans ledit rapport et presentees au conseil communal dans cette affaire, et que le maire
et la greffiere communale soient autorises a executer ('entente.
5.11 Que la lettre de H. Wright datee du 8 mars 2010 sollicitant un don pour une stele
funeraire pour Charles Gorman soit accepte au montant annonce de 100
5.12 Que la lettre de J. Hatfield datee du 4 mars 2010 au sujet des frais d'aqueduc et
d'egouts lorsque les services sont interrompus soit transmise au directeur general.
5.13 Que le projet de competitions d'arts martiaux mixtes au Harbour Station et
I'ebauche de I'arrete relatif a une commission athletique soient transmis au directeur
general eta l'avocat municipal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2010 -52 Projet de refection du chemin Westfield, The City of Saint John acquiert
I'interet en fief simple dans une parcelle d'une superficie de 1 055 metres carres du
terrain inscrit sous le NID 55201859 qui est representee sur le croquis n° S08053 -572
de Terrain Group Inc. date du 18 janvier 2010, aupres de James R. Stubbs et d'Arlene
M. Hayward pour la somme globale de 11 774 TVH en sus le cas echeant, aux
modalites enoncees dans la convention d'achat -vente presentee avec ledit rapport.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule Demande de ONE Change Inc. Avance de fonds provenant de /a Subvention
d'encouragement de l'amenagement du voisinage, le conseil communal appuie
I'organisme ONE Change Inc. en approuvant une avance de fonds de 10 000 dans le
cadre de la Subvention d'encouragement de I'amenagement du voisinage de 2010.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a ('approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est 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.
7. Proclamation
7.1 World Water Day March 22, 2010
Deputy Mayor Chase raised objections to the wording that was used for the World Water
Day proclamation.
The Mayor proclaimed Monday March 22, 2010 as World Water Day in the City
of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee mondiale de l'eau le 22 mars 2010
Le maire suppleant Chase souleve des objections a regard de la formulation utilisee
dans la proclamation de la Journee mondiale de l'eau.
Le maire declare le lundi 22 mars 2010 Journee mondiale de l'eau dans The City
of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting.
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading Street Closing Weldon Avenue
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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" with regard to Weldon Avenue, be read.
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.
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On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
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" with regard to Weldon Avenue, 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 M -23, A By -Law to
Amend a By -Law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John."
Councillor Titus re- entered the meeting.
Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de ('Arrete concernant la fermeture de ('avenue Weldon
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
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 ('avenue Weldon, fasse ('objet dune lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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 Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
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 Weldon, 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.
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
Le conseiller Titus est de nouveau present a la reunion.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Projected Traffic Congestion Resulting from Costco Opening (Councillor
Court)
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager report to Council
on traffic implications on Retail Drive, Westmorland Road and surrounding streets as a
result of the new businesses opening in the area.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Encombrement prevu des voies de circulation en raison de I'ouverture du
Costco (conseiller Court)
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general donne un compte
rendu au conseil des problemes qu'entraine une augmentation de la circulation pour la
promenade Retail, le chemin Westmorland et les rues avoisinantes en raison de
I'ouverture de nouveaux commerces dans le secteur.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Road Conditions Quinton Heights Area of Saint John (Councillor
McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submission from Councillor
McGuire regarding road conditions in the Quinton Heights area be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Etat de la route Secteur de Quinton Heights de Saint John
(conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la presentation du conseiller McGuire
visant I'etat de la route dans le secteur de Quinton Heights soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 17 Annual NBNPHA Conference (Councillor McGuire)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submitted schedule of events
for the upcoming Provincial housing conference be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 17 conference annuelle de I'ALSBLNB (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le calendrier des activites presente
pour la prochaine conference provinciale sur le logement soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.4 130 Milford Road (Councillor McGuire)
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On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Council direct Councillor McGuire
and the City Manager to meet with residents of the Milford area, and housing experts, to
determine how best to rehabilitate the vacant lot at 130 Milford Road, and report back to
Council within two months.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 130, chemin Milford (conseiller McGuire)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que le conseil mandate le conseiller
McGuire et le directeur general de rencontrer les residents de la region de Milford et les
specialistes du logement afin de determiner la meilleure fagon de restaurer le terrain
vacant situe au 130, chemin Milford, et qu'ils donnent un compte rendu au conseil d'ici
deux mois.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Business Matters Municipal Officers
12.1 Common Clerk: Position Vacancy Clerk's Office
During discussions on the above topic, the Mayor withdrew from the meeting and the
Deputy Mayor replaced him as Chairperson.
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On motion of Councillor Mott
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the
deletion of the vacant inside worker position in the Clerk's Office and the addition of a
management position to respond to the requirements of the Right to Information and
Protection of Privacy legislation and other information management duties.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Higgins and Snook voting nay.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Greffiere communale Poste vacant au Bureau de la greffiere communale
Durant la discussion sur le sujet susmentionne, le maire quitte la seance, et le maire
suppleant le remplace comme president.
Proposition du conseiller Mott
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal approuve la
suppression du poste vacant de col blanc au Bureau de la greffiere communale et I'ajout
d'un poste de gestion afin de remplir les exigences de la Loi sur le droit a l'information et
la protection de /a vie privee et d'autres taches de gestion de ('information.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court,
Higgins et Snook votent contre la proposition.
12.2 City Manager: Demolition of a Dangerous and Dilapidated Building at 242
Watson Street
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -66: Demolition of a Dangerous and
Dilapidated Building at 242 Watson Street, Common Council direct one or more of the
Officers appointed and designated by Council for the enforcement of the Saint John
Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law, to arrange for the demolition of the
building at 242 Watson Street, in accordance with the applicable City purchasing
policies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Directeur general Demolition du batiment dangereux et delabre situe au
242, rue Watson
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 66 Demolition du batiment
dangereux et delabre situe au 242, rue Watson, le conseil communal mandate, par les
presentes, un ou plusieurs agents nommes et designes par le conseil relativement
('application de I'Arrete concernant les batiments et structures inesthetiques ou
dangereux dans The City of Saint John, en vue de demolir le batiment situe au
242, rue Watson, conformement aux politiques en matiere d'approvisionnement
applicables de The City of Saint John.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 City Manager: LEAD Program An Employment Program for Youth
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -74: LEAD Program An Employment
Program for Youth, The City of Saint John launch the "LEAD" program (Learn,
Experience, Act, and Develop) in the workplace.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Directeur general Programme LEAD Programme d'aide a I'emploi pour
les jeunes
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2010 74 Programme LEAD Programme
d'aide a l'emploi pour les jeunes, The City of Saint John lance le programme LEAD
(Learn, Experience, Act and Develop) dans le milieu de travail.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 City Manager: Website Redesign and Rebuild
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2010 -73: Website Redesign and Rebuild,
Common Council approve the acquisition of the OneWeb content management system
from ISL and the engagement of ISL to provide support in rebuilding the City's website in
accordance with the submitted statement of work.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Directeur general Remaniement du site Web
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 73 Remaniement du site Web, le
conseil communal approuve ('acquisition du systeme de gestion du contenu OneWeb
aupres d'ISL ainsi que ('engagement d'ISL d'offrir un soutien dans le remaniement du
site Web de la Ville conformement a I'enonce des travaux soumis.
minutes.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 City Solicitor: Harbour Clean -Up Project
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire
from Voyageur Properties Limited an easement on the western side of Bayside Drive
comprising by survey 371 square metres upon the same terms and conditions as set out
in the Memorandum of Understanding dated February 8 2010, save and except the
closing date set out in paragraph 10.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire
from J.D. Irving, Limited two (2) parcels of land on the south side of Red Head Road,
one parcel comprising by survey 234 square metres, the second 196 square metres,
upon the same terms and conditions as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding
dated February 8 2010, save and except the closing date set out in paragraph 10.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council recess for 30
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Council meeting resumed after a 30 minute recess.
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12.5 Avocat municipal Travaux de nettoyage du port
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que The City of Saint John acquiert de
Voyageur Properties Limited une servitude du cote ouest de la promenade Bayside de
371 metres carres comme le montre I'arpentage selon les memes modalites enoncees
dans le protocole d'entente date du 8 fevrier 2010, sauf pour la date de fermeture
indiquee dans le paragraphe 10.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que The City of Saint John acquiert de
J.D. Irving Limited deux (2) parcelles de terrain du cote sud du chemin Red Head, une
parcelle de 234 metres carres comme le montre I'arpentage et une deuxieme parcelle de
196 metres carres selon les memes modalites enoncees dans le protocole d'entente
date du 8 fevrier 2010, sauf pour la date de fermeture indiquee dans le paragraphe 10.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil communal suspende la
seance pendant une duree de trente minutes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
La seance reprend a la suite dune suspension de trente minutes.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 3550 Lorneville Road
9.1(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The 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 located at 3550 Lorneville Road, having an area of approximately 2800 square
metres, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00412189, from "1 -2" Heavy
Industrial to "RS -2M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential 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 March 9, 2010 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the re- zoning of a parcel of land located at 3550
Lorneville Road as described above.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with
no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning
with.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by- 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
2800 square metres, located at 3550 Lorneville Road, also identified as being a portion
of PID number 00412189, from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial to "RS -2M" One and Two Family
and Mobile Home Suburban Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The
City of Saint John."
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by- 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
2800 square metres, located at 3550 Lorneville Road, also identified as being a portion
of PID number 00412189, from "1 -2" Heavy Industrial to "RS -2M" One and Two Family
and Mobile Home Suburban Residential, 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 3550,
chemin Lorneville
9.1b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
La greffiere communale 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 d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 800 metres carres situee
au 3550, chemin Lorneville, et inscrite sous une partie du NID 00412189 afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'equipement collectif majeur IL -2 a
zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons
mobiles RS -2M 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 mars
2010, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la demande de
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 3550, chemin Lorneville, telle qu'elle est
decrite ci- dessus.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John qui modifie 1'annexe A, plan de zonage
de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
3550, chemin Lorneville, dune superficie approximative de 2 800 metres carres, inscrite
sous une partie du NID 00412189, afin de la faire passer de zone d'industrie lourde
1 -2 a zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et
maisons mobiles RS -2M fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John qui modifie 1'annexe A, plan de zonage
de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au
3550, chemin Lorneville, dune superficie approximative de 2 800 metres carres, inscrite
sous une partie du NID 00412189, afin de la faire passer de zone d'industrie lourde
1 -2 a zone residentielle de banlieue habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et
maisons mobiles RS -2M fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
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9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 1 Millard Robson Lane
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1460 square metres, located at 1
Millard Robson Lane, also identified as being PID number 00287763, from "IL -1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "SZ -26" Special Zone number 26 by adding special zone
SZ -26 to the list of zones in Section 30(1) and adding Special Zone SZ -26 to Section
740(26).
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its March 9, 2010 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the re- zoning of a parcel of land located at 1 Millard
Robson Lane as described above.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with
no one presenting.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re- zoning
with Paul Melanson, the applicant, indicating that he is in agreement with the report from
the Planning department, but not with the revised recommendation put forth by Planning
Advisory Committee.
Responding to a question, Mr. Forrest explained that Council could choose to adopt the
recommendation contained in the submitted report from the Planning Department, which
includes Section 39 conditions.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 1460 square metres, located at 1 Millard Robson Lane, also
identified as being PID number 00287763, from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional to
"SZ -26" Special Zone number 26 by adding special zone SZ -26 to the list of zones in
Section 30(1) and adding Special Zone SZ -26 to Section 740(26), be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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 Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John" rezoning a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 1460 square metres, located at 1 Millard Robson Lane, also
identified as being PID number 00287763, from "IL -1" Neighbourhood Institutional to
"SZ -26" Special Zone number 26 by adding special zone SZ -26 to the list of zones in
Section 30(1) and adding Special Zone SZ -26 to Section 740(26), be read a second
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by -law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By -Law of
The City of Saint John."
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage visant le 1, allee
Millard Robson
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant le rezonage
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au zonage
dune parcelle de terrain situee au 1, allee Millard Robson, dune superficie
approximative de 1 460 metres carres et inscrite sous le NID 00287763, afin de faire
passer la classification s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone
speciale n° 26 SZ -26 en I'incluant a la liste des zones inscrites au paragraphe 30 (1)
et en I'ajoutant au paragraphe 740 (26).
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 mars
2010, a laquelle le Comite a decide de recommander ('approbation de la demande de
rezonage dune parcelle de terrain situee au 1, allee Millard Robson, telle qu'elle est
decrite ci- dessus.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire suppleant invite le public a exprimer son appui en faveur du rezonage.
Paul Melanson, le requerant, indique qu'il est d'accord avec le rapport du Service
d'urbanisme, mais pas avec la recommandation revisee proposee par le Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme.
En reponse a une question, M. Forrest explique que le conseil peut choisir d'adopter la
recommandation contenue dans le rapport presente par le Service d'urbanisme, qui
inclut les conditions imposees par ('article 39.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain situee au 1, allee Millard Robson, d'une superficie approximative de 1 460 metres
carres et inscrite sous le NID 00287763, afin de faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone speciale no 26 SZ -26 en
I'incluant a la liste des zones inscrites au paragraphe 30 (1) et en I'ajoutant au
paragraphe 740 (26), fasse ('objet dune premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant
('Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John modifiant le zonage dune parcelle de
terrain situee au 1, allee Millard Robson, dune superficie approximative de 1 460 metres
carres et inscrite sous le NID 00287763, afin de faire passer la classification s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective IL -1 a zone speciale no 26 SZ -26 en
I'incluant a la liste des zones inscrites au paragraphe 30 (1) et en I'ajoutant au
paragraphe 740 (26), fasse ('objet dune deuxieme lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant ('Arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
13. Committee Report
13. Rapport depose par les comites
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
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The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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16. Levee de la seance
Le maire suppleant declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 5.
Mayor maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale