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2003-01-20_Minutes--Procès-verbal 89-471 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the twentieth day of January AD. 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; B. Cullinan, Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; and Mmes. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk; and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil municipal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 20 janvier 2003 a 19 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 1. Totten, gerant municipal; B. Cullinan, avocat municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux finances et commissaire aux services administratifs; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; C. Cogswell, chef de police; ainsi que Mmes C. Mosher, secretaire municipale adjointe, et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Rev. David Warren of the Prayer Over the City Ministry offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend David Warren, pasteur du Prayer Over the City Ministry, recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 13, 2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Trites entered the meeting.) 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du 13 janvier 2003 so it adopte. 89-472 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Trites se joint a la reunion. 3. Approval of Aoenda. *Added Items. Withdrawn Item On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with the addition of two items from Committee of the Whole on this date as 10A and 10B, respectively, being the City Manager's update report under agenda item 27 and Nominating Committee recommendations, and with the withdrawal of Councillor Fitzpatrick's letter under agenda item 16. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Approbation de I'ordre du iour - aiouts et retrait Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it approuve, apres I'ajout de deux points du comite plenier, soit les points 10A et 10B, ayant trait respectivement au compte rendu du gerant municipal (point 27 de I'ordre du jour) et aux recommandations du comite des candidatures, et Ie retrait du point 16 de I'ordre du jour relatif a la lettre du conseiller Fitzpatrick. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Proclamations Mayor McAlary proclaimed January 20, 2003 as Martin Luther King Day, and the week of January 20 to 26,2003 as Citizens' Advisory Committee Awareness Week, in The City of Saint John. 4. Proclamations Le maire McAlary declare que Ie 20 janvier 2003 devient la journee Martin Luther King et que la semaine du 20 au 26 janvier 2003 est officiellement la semaine de sensibilisation au comite consultatif de citoyens dans The City of Saint John. Sea) Proposed Section 39 Amendment - 1099 Golden Grove Road The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed on the April 2, 2002 re-zoning of the property situated at 1099 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number 310292), to permit an existing garage building to be used for business offices and/or commercial storage space, as requested by Vincent Catton, and no written objections were received in this regard. S{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report; and setting out a recommendation for an amendment to the Section 39 conditions of re-zoning of the subject property. Vincent Catton of 1151 Golden Grove Road appeared in support of his application, and asked Council to consider a change in the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation with respect to signage in order for him to add the words Atlantic Home Improvements to an existing sign, and he circulated a photo of the requested signage. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the conditions, pursuant to 89-473 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, of the April 2, 2002 re-zoning to "1-1" Light Industrial classification of property situated at 1099 Golden Grove Road, to allow the garage building to be used for business offices and/or commercial storage, subject to the following conditions: (i) the garage is used only as part of the same business, located at 1151 Golden Grove Road, and (ii) no signage be permitted on the property advertising any business located within the garage building, except for a small directional sign to be located on the pedestrian doorway, intended to direct customers to the property at 1151 Golden Grove Road: AND FURTHER that the applicant be permitted to include the words Atlantic Home Improvements on an existing sign. As to whether or not the proposed addition to the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation should be included in the motion, Mr. Baird advised that it would not matter in that, if Council passed the recommendation as set out in the Committee's report, it would not have been seen as a difficulty because it was dealing with existing signage. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councilor Court RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Sea) Modification proposee de I'article 39 - 1099. chemin Golden Grove La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a une proposition de modification des conditions de I'article 39 imposees au rezonage, Ie 2 avril 2002, d'un terrain situe au 1099, chemin Golden Grove (nO CIGNB 310292), en vue de permettre I'utilisation d'un garage existant comme bureaux d'affaires ou pour I'entreposage commercial, a la demande de Vincent Catton, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. S{b) Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification contenant une copie du rapport du personnel de planification et presentant une recommandation en vue de la modification des conditions de I'article 39 applicables au rezonage du terrain en question. A I'appui de sa requete, M. Vincent Catton, du 1151, chemin Golden Grove, s'est presente devant Ie conseil pour lui demander d'examiner la possibilite de modifier la recommandation du comite consultatif de planification relativement a I'affichage, afin qu'il puisse ajouter les mots Atlantic Home Improvements a I'enseigne existante. II a egalement fait circuler une photo de I'enseigne en question. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Conformement a la recommandation du comite consultatif de planification, QUE Ie conseil municipal modifie les conditions applicables, en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, au rezonage du 2 avril 2002 afin de faire passer la designation de la propriete situee au 1099, chemin Golden Grove, a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> et de permettre I'utilisation d'un garage existant comme bureaux d'affaires ou pour I'entreposage commercial, sous reserve des conditions suivantes : i) Ie garage n'est utilise que dans Ie cadre des activites de la meme entreprise, situee au 1151, chemin Golden Grove; ii) aucune enseigne n'est autorisee sur la propriete signalant I'existence d'une entreprise a I'interieur du garage, a I'exception d'un petit panneau de direction dispose a I'entree de la porte pietonne afin de diriger les clients vers la propriete au 1151, chemin Golden Grove. ET QUE Ie requerant soit autorise a ajouter les mots Atlantic Home Improvements sur I'enseigne existante. Quant a savoir si I'ajout propose a la recommandation du comite 89-474 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 consultatif de planification do it etre inclus dans la proposition, M. Baird signale que c'est sans importance puisque, si Ie conseil adopte la recommandation telle qu'elle est formulee dans Ie rapport du comite, cet ajout ne pose aucun probleme etant donne qu'il se rapporte a une enseigne existante. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la correspondance a cet effet so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6{a) ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment To Re-Zone 1S Cheslev Drive The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 15 Chesley Drive (PID Number 55092670), having an area of approximately 1304 square metres, from "ID" Integrated Development to "B-2" General Business classification, to permit the development of the site for commercial uses and/or residential apartments, as requested by Maxwell Realty Ltd., and no written objections were received in this regard. 6{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report; and recommending that Common Council: (1) re-zone a parcel of land located at 15 Chesley Drive (PID Number 55092670), having an area of approximately 1304 square metres, from "ID" Integrated Development to "B-2" General Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act setting out the following conditions: (a) the use of the property is limited to those uses listed in Section 520(1)(a) of the Zoning By- law, but not including a beverage room, club, lounge or a redemption centre; (b) any residential use of the property is restricted to the upper floor(s) of the building; (c) the developer must pave all parking areas, vehicle manoeuvring areas and driveways with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in-place concrete curbs to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage; (d) adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer, including catch basins where necessary, in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved drainage plan must be attached to any application for building permit for the development; (e) the developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways, parking or loading areas, including the City street right-of-way to the edge of the City sidewalk; (f) telephone and electrical wires must be installed underground to any building on the site; (g) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan and detailed building elevation plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location, design and exterior materials of all buildings, the location and treatment of parking areas, driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and any other site features, and the approved site plan and building elevation plans must be attached to any application for building permit for the development; and (h) all site improvements as shown on the approved site plan and drainage plan must be completed within one year of building permit approval; and (2) rescind its resolution dated August 23, 1999 and amended on October 4, 1999 and December 9, 1999 with respect to the use of the subject site located at 15 Chesley Drive. Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., appearing in support of the application on behalf of the applicant, commented on the recommended Section 39 conditions, as well as the applicant's proposal; and acknowledged that the applicant's preference, on a previous application, was for a residential zoning. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- law Number C.P. 100-608 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 15 Chesley Drive (PI D Number 55092670), having an area of approximately 1304 square metres, from "ID" 89-475 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Integrated Development to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee excluding condition (b), be read a first time: AND FURTHER that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council rescind its resolution dated August 23, 1999 and amended on October 4, 1999 and December 9, 1999 with respect to the use of the subject site located at 15 Chesley Drive. With regard to the recommended condition (b), Mr. Baird noted the site's location at a multi-lane intersection, as well as commercial uses in the area; and expressed the view that this would be considered a significant commercial corner, with a potential for a mixture of residential and commercial uses but not as a highly desirable residential environment because of the nature of the traffic and surrounding uses. Mr. Baird added that, if Council did not want the restriction, it could remove condition (b), and the mover and seconder of the recommendation agreed to change the motion accordingly. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-608 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- law Number C.P. 100-608 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 15 Chesley Drive (PI D Number 55092670), having an area of approximately 1304 square metres, from "ID" Integrated Development to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee excluding condition (b), be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-608 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6{a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonaoe en vue de modifier Ie zonaoe d'une parcelle de terrain au 1S. rue Cheslev La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la proposition de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 15, rue Chesley (NID 55092670), d'une superficie d'environ 1 304 metres carres, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de developpement integre << ID >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et de permettre I'amenagement du site a des fins commerciales ou residentielles, a la demande de Maxwell Realty Ltd. Aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. 6{b) Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification contenant une copie du rapport du personnel de planification et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal: 1) procede au zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 15, rue Chelsey (NID 55092670), d'une superficie d'environ 1 304 metres carres, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de developpement integre << ID >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, sous reserve d'une resolution en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme etablissant les conditions suivantes : a) I'utilisation de la propriete est limitee aux utilisations enumerees a I'alinea 520(1)a) de I'arrete sur Ie zonage, a I'exclusion des bars, des salons-bars, des boltes de nuit et des centres de 89-476 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 remboursement; b) toute utilisation de la propriete a des fins residentielles est limitee aux etages superieurs du batiment; c) Ie promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de man03uvre et toutes les entrees et prevoir des bordures de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie drainage; d) des installations de drainage adequates doivent etre fournies par Ie promoteur, y compris des puisards au besoin, conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et assujetti a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplayant, et Ie plan de drainage approuve do it etre joint a toute demande de permis de construction relatifs a I'amenagement; e) Ie promoteur do it prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, d'entrees et d'allees pour pietons, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, y compris I'emprise municipale jusqu'au bord du trottoir; f) les cables telephoniques et electriques doivent etre installes sous terre et etre relies aux batiments dans I'emplacement; g) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement a un plan de situation detaille et a des plans d'elevation, etablis par Ie promoteur et approuves par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement, Ie design et les materiaux exterieurs des batiments, I'emplacement et Ie traitement des aires de stationnement, les entrees, les aires de chargement, les affiches, I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et toutes les autres caracteristiques, et accompagnant toute demande de permis; h) toutes les ameliorations indiquees sur Ie plan de situation et Ie plan de drainage approuves doivent etre terminees dans un delai d'un an a compter de la date d'emission du permis de construction; 2) annule la resolution adoptee Ie 23 aout 1999 et modifiee Ie 4 octobre 1999 et Ie 9 decembre 1999 relativement a I'utilisation de I'emplacement du 15, rue Chesley. A I'appui de la demande, M. Richard Turner de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., representant Ie requerant, fait part au conseil de ses observations relativement a la modification recommandee des conditions applicables en vertu de I'article 39 et a la proposition du requerant. II indique egalement que, dans une demande anterieure, Ie requerant avait exprime sa preference pour un zonage residentiel. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule Arrete nO C.P. 100- 608 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 15, rue Chesley (NID 55092670), d'une superficie d'environ 1 304 metres carres, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de developpement integre << ID >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme et conformement a la recommandation du comite consultatif de planification visant a exclure la condition b), soit lu une premiere fois. ET QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif de planification, Ie conseil municipal annule la resolution adoptee Ie 23 aout 1999 et modifiee Ie 4 octobre 1999 et Ie 9 decembre 1999 en ce qui concerne I'utilisation de I'emplacement du 15, rue Chesley. A propos de la recommandation relative a la condition b), M. Baird signale que I'emplacement se trouve a I'intersection de plusieurs voies, dans un secteur commercial. II est d'avis que cet emplacement pourrait etre considere comme un secteur commercial important, pouvant faire I'objet a la fois d'utilisations residentielles et commerciales, mais pas comme un milieu residentiel tres recherche en raison de la nature de la circulation et de I'utilisation des biens immobiliers avoisinants. M. Baird ajoute que, si Ie conseil ne veut pas imposer de restriction, il peut supprimer la condition b). L'auteur de la proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie acceptent de modifier la proposition en consequence. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete nO C. P. 100-608 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule Arrete nO C.P. 100-608 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 15, rue Chesley (NID 55092670), d'une superficie d'environ 1 304 metres carres, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de 89-477 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 developpement integre << ID >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme et conformement a la recommandation du comite consultatif de planification visant a exclure la condition b), soit lu une deuxieme fois. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete nO C. P. 100-608 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la correspondance a cet effet soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Acquisition Of Property - 7 Spar Cove Road Read a report from the City Manager advising of the need for additional land to facilitate the location of a pumping station that is presently being designed for the Spar Cove Road area to be located at the end of Shamrock Park where it abuts Bridge Street, adjacent to an existing combined sewer line; and recommending its acquisition. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in 7 Spar Cove Road (PID Number 46664), as generally shown on the submitted plan, from Beryl Marley and Marilyn Hardy, for $7,200 (plus HST if applicable). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Acquisition du terrain situe au 7. chemin Spar Cove Lecture d'un rapport du gerant municipal faisant etat de la necessite d'acquerir un autre terrain pour faciliter I'installation d'une station de pompage en cours de conception pour Ie secteur du chemin Spar Cove, situee a I'extremite du parc Shamrock et aboutissant a la rue Bridge, adjacente a une canalisation d'egout unitaire existante, et recommandant I'acquisition du terrain en question. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Conformement a la recommandation du gerant municipal, QUE The City of Saint John acquiere, de M. Beryl Marley et de Mme Marilyn Hardy, Ie terrain en propriete absolue situe au 7, chemin Spar Cove (NID 46664), comme I'indique de maniere generale Ie plan presente, pour la somme de 7 200 $ (plus TVH s'il ya lieu). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Lease Of Land For Street Purposes - Thorne Avenue Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to the City's lease of two parcels of land - Parcels "A" and "B", along Thorne Avenue with Canadian National Railway Company Inc. and the City's subsequent acquisition of Parcel "A" in January 2000; advising that, when in September 2002 CNR Properties Inc. invoiced the City for the lease payment due for the two parcels and was advised of the City's acquisition of "Parcel "A", CNR asked that a new lease be drafted to reflect the fact that only Parcel "B" should currently be under lease; and requesting Council's support for The City of Saint John to enter into a new five-year lease for the subject property. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, (1) The City of Saint lease 387 square feet:t of land (for street purposes along Thorne Avenue) from Canadian National Railway Properties Inc. for a term of 89-478 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 5 years commencing on July 1, 2000 at the lump sum rate of $2,000 plus HST on the terms and conditions outlined in the submitted lease, and (2) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted lease. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Location de terrains aux fins de travaux de voirie sur I'avenue Thorne Examen d'un rapport du gerant municipal relatif a la location par la Ville de deux parcelles de terrain (parcelles << A >> et << B >>) Ie long de I'avenue Thorne aupres de la Compagnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada et a I'acquisition subsequente par la Ville de la parcelle << A >> en janvier 2000. Le rapport precise qu'en septembre 2002, CNR Properties Inc., apres avoirfacture la Ville pour Ie paiement de la location des deux parcelles et avoir ete informee de I'acquisition par la Ville de la << parcelle A >>, a demande qu'un nouveau bail so it etabli pour tenir compte du fait que seule la parcelle << B >> doit faire I'objet d'une location. Le rapport sollicite egalement Ie soutien du conseil en vue de la signature par The City of Saint John d'un nouveau bail de cinq ans pour la parcelle visee. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Conformement a la recommandation du gerant municipal, QUE 1) The City of Saint John loue environ 387 pieds carres de terrain (aux fins de travaux de voirie Ie long de I'avenue Thorne) a la Canadian National Railway Properties Inc. pour une duree de 5 ans, a partir du 1er juillet 2000, pour la somme forfaitaire de 2 000 $ plus TVH conformement aux conditions etablies dans Ie bail presente; 2) Ie maire et la secretaire municipale soient autorises a signer Ie bail presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Inclusion Of City Land In Application For Re-ZoninQ 131 Daniel Avenue Read a report from the City Manager referring to the application of Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. for the re-zoning of property on Daniel and MacAulay Avenues (under agenda item 20) in that the applicant is seeking permission to have a portion of City-owned property included in the application. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council (1) authorize the inclusion of City-owned areas of land, as illustrated on the submitted re-zoning plan, having a total approximate area of 4554 square metres (49,020 square feet), also identified as being the portion of the former MacAulay Avenue public street right-of-way that was closed by Common Council on July 9, 2001, as well as being the front portion of an existing Land for Public Purposes dedication (PID Number 55048656), in the re-zoning application of Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. seeking permission to re-zone the subject area from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification; and (2) seek the concurrence of the Planning Advisory Committee regarding the possible exchange of the front portion of an existing Land for Public Purposes dedication (PID Number 55048656), which area is shown as being the rear portion of proposed Lots 01-20 to 01-23 on the submitted tentative subdivision plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Autorisation en vue d'inclure un terrain municipal dans la demande de modification de zonaQe au 131. avenue Daniel Lecture d'un rapport du gerant municipal relatif a la demande de Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. en vue du rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain sur les avenues Daniel et MacAuley (point 20 de I'ordre du jour) et dans laquelle Ie requerant cherche a obtenir I'autorisation d'inclure une partie d'un terrain municipal. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Conformement aux recommandations du 89-479 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 gerant municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal 1) autorise I'inclusion des terrains municipaux, comme I'indique Ie plan de rezonage presente, dont la superficie totale est d'environ 4 554 metres carres (49020 pieds carres), egalement designes en tant que partie de I'ancienne voie de circulation generale de I'avenue MacAulay, fermee par Ie conseil municipal Ie 9 juillet 2001, et en tant que partie avant de I'affectation existante relative a I'utilisation des terres a des fins publiques (NID 55048656) dans la demande de rezonage de Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. visant a obtenir I'autorisation de rezoner Ie secteur en question afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>; i2) obtienne I'accord du comite consultatif de planification en ce qui concerne I'echange possible de la partie avant de I'affectation existante relative a I'utilisation des terres a des fins publiques (NID 55048656), qui correspond a la partie arriere des lots proposes 01-20 a 01-23 selon Ie plan de lotissement preliminaire presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that agenda item 20 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. - Re-Zoning Of Property On Daniel & MacAulav Avenues On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the application of Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. for the re-zoning of property located on Daniel Avenue and MacAuley Avenue be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, March 17,2003, at 7:00 p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Ie point 20 de I'ordre du jour so it examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. - rezonage de terrains sur I'avenue Daniel et I'avenue Macaulev Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la demande de Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. relative au rezonage des terrains de I'avenue Daniel et de I'avenue MacAuley soit transmise au comite consultatif de planification aux fins de presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations, que la publication des avis requis a cet effet so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique ait lieu Ie lundi 17 mars 2003 a 19 h. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Amendment To Council Resolution Easement Acquisition - Wallace Court Read a report from the City Manager advising that, further to Common Council resolution of February 18, 2002, amended on May 13, 2002, for the purchase of 89-480 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 an easement on Wallace Court from the Province of New Brunswick, the Province agreed to reduce the unit price to be paid for the easement. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its February 18, 2002 resolution, amended on May 13, 2002, to acquire a municipal services easement from the Province of New Brunswick by (1) deleting "$3.75 per square metre" and replacing it with "$1.62 per square metre", and all other elements of the resolution remain the same. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Modification de la resolution du conseil relative a l'acQuisition de servitude dans la rue Wallace Lecture d'un rapport du gerant municipal indiquant qu'a la suite de I'adoption d'une resolution par Ie conseil municipal Ie 18 fevrier 2002, modifiee Ie 13 mai 2002, en vue d'acquerir, de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, une servitude dans la rue Wallace, Ie gouvernement provincial a accepte de reduire Ie prix unitaire a payer pour la servitude. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Conformement a la recommandation du gerant municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal modifie la resolution adoptee Ie 18 fevrier 2002 et modifiee Ie 13 mai 2002 en vue d'acquerir, de la province du Nouveau- Brunswick, une servitude pour services municipaux en 1) remplayant la mention << 3,75 $ Ie metre carre >> par la mention << 1,62 $ Ie metre carre >>, sans modifier les autres elements de la resolution. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. *10A. International Transmission Line On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager updating Council on the issue of the international transmission line further to Council's discussion at the last meeting on the City making a submission to the National Energy Board; and advising that there is no need for Council to intervene in the hearings and it is not necessary to pursue this issue further at this time, and staff along with Saint John Energy will monitor the situation and report on any new issues or developments, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *10A. LiQne de transport internationale Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal faisant Ie point sur la question de la ligne de transport internationale a la suite des discussions du conseil au cours de la derniere reunion relativement a une presentation de la Ville a l'Office national de I'energie, et indiquant qu'il n'est pas necessaire que Ie conseil participe aux audiences et etudie cette question pour Ie moment, etant donne que Ie personnel de I'administration municipale, en collaboration avec Saint John Energie, continuera a suivre la situation de pres afin de tenir Ie conseil au courant des derniers developpements, soit accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-481 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 *10B. NominatinQ Committee Recommendations Aquatic Centre Commission On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Gordon A. Thorne be re-appointed to the Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Ross Jefferson and Councillor Ivan Court be appointed to Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Environment Committee On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Terrance Gray be re-appointed and Corey Rogers and David Dean be appointed to the Environment Committee for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Fort LaTour Development Authoritv On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, James Theriault be re-appointed and Terry Mullin be appointed to the Fort LaTour Development Authority for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Free Public Library On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Martha Edwards, Starr Dashwood and Henry Meinhardt be re-appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Public Library for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Lord Beaverbrook Rink At Saint John Inc. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Robert Tilley and Abbie M. Colwell be re-appointed to the Board of Trustees of Lord Beaverbrook Rink at Saint John Inc. for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-482 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Saint John Non-Profit HousinQ Inc. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, David D. Garey be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. PlanninQ Advisory Committee On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Cyril Smith be re-appointed and Stephen R. Cronk be appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Preservation Review Board On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Malcolm A. Harris and Deborah MacDonald be re-appointed and E. Donald McKim and Michael Gillis be appointed to the Preservation Review Board for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Development Corporation On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, William Grant, John Wallace, Stephen Clarke, Councillor Walter Ball and Charles Swanton be re-appointed to the Saint John Development Corporation for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Rockwood Park Advisorv Board On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Dorothy Dawson, Douglas Trentowsky, Chris Smith, Deborah MacDonald and Holly Haines be re-appointed to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board for a term of one year. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Harbour BridQe Authoritv On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Councillor Stephen Fitzpatrick, Brian Beckingham and J. Ladds Batten be re-appointed to the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-483 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Power Commission On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Councillor Christopher Titus, Dr. George Bate and Councillor Bernard Desmond be re-appointed to the Power Commission of The City of Saint John for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *10B. Recommandations du comite des candidatures Commission du centre aQuatiQue Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Gordon A. Thorne so it nomme de nouveau a la Commission du centre aquatique pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Ross Jefferson et Ie conseiller Ivan Court soient nommes a la Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite sur I'environnement Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Terrance Gray soit nomme de nouveau et que Corey Rogers et David Dean soient nommes pour sieger au comite sur I'environnement pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite pour la mise en valeur de Fort LaTour Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE James Theriault soit nomme de nouveau et que Terry Mullin so it nom me pour sieger au Comite pour la mise en valeur de Fort LaTour pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. BibliotheQue publiQue de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Martha Edwards, Starr Dashwood et Henry Meinhardt soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au conseil des commissaires de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-484 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Lord Beaverbrook Rink At Saint John Inc. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Robert Tilley et Abbie M. Coldwell soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la Lord Beaverbrook Rink at Saint John Inc. pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Saint John Non-Profit HousinQ Inc. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE David D. Garey soit nom me de nouveau pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite consultatif de planification Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Cyril Smith soit nomme de nouveau et que Stephen R. Cronk soit nom me pour sieger au comite consultatif de planification pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Preservation Review Board Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Malcom A. Harris et Deborah MacDonald soient nommes de nouveau et que E. Donald McKim et Michael Gillis soient nommes pour sieger a la Preservation Review Board (commission de revision en matiere de conservation). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Saint John Development Corporation Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE William Grant, John Wallace, Stephen Clarke, Ie conseiller Walter Ball et Charles Swanton soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger a la Saint John Development Corporation (societe de developpement de Saint John) pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Rockwood Park Advisorv Board Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Dorothy Dawson, Douglas Trentowsky, Chris Smith, Deborah MacDonald et Holly Haines soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au Rockwood Park Advisory Board (conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood) pour une periode d'un an. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-485 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Administration du pont du port de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Ie conseiller Stephen Fitzpatrick, Brian Beckingham et J. Ladds Batten soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger a l'Administration du pont du port de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Power Commission Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Ie conseiller Christopher Titus, Dr George Bate et Ie conseiller Bernard Desmond soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger a la Power Commission (commission de I'energie) de The City of Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment - Truck Traffic On Ocean Westwav On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to truck traffic on Ocean Westway, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to truck traffic on Ocean Westway, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". 11. Modification de I'arrete sur la circulation - circulation des camions sur Ocean Westwav Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> concernant la circulation des camions sur Ocean Westway soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> est lu integralement. 89-486 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> concernant la circulation des camions sur Ocean Westway fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>. 12. Weioht Restrictions Bv-Iaw Amendment - Truck Traffic On Ocean Westwav On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- law To Amend By-law Number MV-121 Respecting Weight Restrictions Within The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of Section 262(1) Of The Motor Vehicle Act", be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend By-law Number MV-121 Respecting Weight Restrictions Within The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of Section 262(1) Of The Motor Vehicle Act", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend By-law Number MV-121 Respecting Weight Restrictions Within The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of Section 262(1) Of The Motor Vehicle Act", be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend By-law Number MV-121 Respecting Weight Restrictions Within The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of Section 262(1) Of The Motor Vehicle Act". 12. Modification de I'arrete sur les restrictions en matiere de poids - circulation des camions sur Ocean Westwav Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux restrictions en matiere de poids dans The City of Saint John edicte conformement au paragraphe 262(1) de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteun> soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux restrictions en matiere de poids dans The City of Saint John edicte conformement au paragraphe 262(1) de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteun> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux restrictions en matiere de poids dans The City of Saint John edicte conformement au paragraphe 262(1) de la Loi surles vehicules a moteun> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. 89-487 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux restrictions en matiere de poids dans The City of Saint John edicte conformement au paragraphe 262(1) de la Loi surles vehicules a moteun>. 13. PlanninQ Advisorv Committee - Assent To Subdivision 30 Ash Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted Wood Hill Developments Ltd. subdivision plan of 30 Ash Street and to any required public utility easements. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Comite consultatif de planification - approbation du lotissement (30. rue Ash) Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Conformement a la recommandation du comite consultatif de planification, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve Ie plan de lotissement du 30, rue Ash presente par Wood Hill Developments Ltd. ainsi que toutes les servitudes d'utilite publique requises. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Saint John Arts Centre Committee - Request To Make Presentation On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that with regard to the letter from the Saint John Arts Centre Committee requesting to present the submitted brief to Council, the Committee be invited to make a presentation at a time to be scheduled by the Common Clerk. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Comite du Saint John Arts Centre - demande de presentation Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites En ce qui concerne la lettre du comite du Saint John Arts Centre requerant la possibilite de presenter Ie memoire soumis au conseil, QUE Ie comite so it invite a faire une presentation a la date et a I'heure fixees par la secretaire municipale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1S. Cross-Trained Public Safety Personnel Read a letter from Councillor Chase submitting information on the issue of the possibility of cross-trained safety personnel within the service of The City of Saint John, the matter of police-fire officer combination having been referred by Council on January 6, 2003 to the Public Committee of the Whole meeting on February 24, 2003. The Mayor noted that Councillor Chase had distributed a letter to replace his initial letter to Council. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the above letter from Councillor Chase be referred to the February 24, 2003 Public Committee of the Whole meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-488 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 1S. Formation polvvalente du personnel de la securite publiQue Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Chase se rapportant a la possibilite que Ie personnel affecte a la securite publique dans The City of Saint John ait une formation polyvalente, Ie conseil ayant decide Ie 6 janvier 2003 de reporter I'etude de la question des policiers-pompiers a la reunion publique en comite plenier du 24 fevrier 2003. Le maire indique que Ie conseiller Chase a distribue une lettre qui rem place celie qu'il a presentee initialement au conseil. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre susmentionnee du conseiller Court soit soumise a la reunion publique en comite plenier du 24 fevrier 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Sidewalk & Street PlanninQ Read a letter from Councillor Teed referring to the growing interest in health activities, including roller blades, skateboards, jogging and the like, and Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the City Manager be directed to investigate and report the feasibility in planning for streets and sidewalks to provide for development of a third lane or way in addition to the usual sidewalk and street way. 17. Planification - rues et trottoirs Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Teed relativement a I'interet croissant pour les activites favorables a la sante, comme Ie patin a roues alignees, la planche a roulettes et Ie jogging. Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, visant a demander au gerant municipal d'etudier la possibilite d'amenager une troisieme voie Ie long des rues et des trottoirs et de faire rapport de ses conclusions au conseil. 18. Council Procedures Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed citing the provision in the Council Procedural By-law on Council members presenting matters for consideration to Council, referring to his previous letter to Council dealing with the matter of the North End Police Station, as well as to a proposal he previously made to Council for a format whereby each Councillor could have questions answered orally by staff at a Council meeting; advising his concern arising out of a public report of comments made by persons, including a member of Council, at a public meeting of another organization; and expressing the view that, if Councillors learn of problems or ideas which should be considered by Council, it is their duty to bring such matters to Council's attention. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the above letter from Councillor Teed be received and filed. The initial motion proposed was that the concept of a written format whereby each Councillor could have up to two written questions submitted prior to Council to be answered orally by staff at the following meeting be referred to the by-law committee for consideration, the motion having been changed to that above with the consent of the mover and seconder during discussion. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Procedure du conseil Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed se rapportant a la disposition de I'arrete sur la procedure du conseil relative a la presentation des questions par les membres du conseil, a une lettre precedente qu'il a adressee au conseil relativement a la question du poste de police du nord de la ville, ainsi qu'a la proposition qu'il a presentee precedemment au conseil visant a permettre a chaque conseiller d'obtenir 89-489 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 une reponse orale aux questions posees au personnel competent au cours des reunions du conseil. Dans sa lettre, Ie conseiller fait egalement etat de son inquietude relativement aux commentaires faits par certaines personnes, y compris un membre du conseil, au cours de la reunion publique d'une autre organisation, et il estime que, si les conseillers sont mis au courant de problemes ou d'idees qui devraient etre portes a I'attention du conseil, ils ont Ie devoir de Ie faire. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre susmentionnee du conseiller Teed soit acceptee et classee. La proposition initiale visa it a demander au comite des arretes d'examiner la possibilite de permettre a chaque conseiller de soumettre au prealable au conseil deux questions par ecrit au maximum en vue d'obtenir une reponse orale du personnel competent a la reunion suivante. Au cours de la discussion, I'auteur de la proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie acceptent de modifier la proposition en consequence. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Harbour View Hioh School - Request For Contribution From L.R. Ross Fund On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Rowing Team Advisor for Harbour View High School requesting a contribution from the L.R. Ross Fund in order to purchase rowing equipment for the School team, be referred to the City Manager for consideration. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Demande de la Harbour View High School en vue d'obtenir une contribution du fonds L. R. Ross Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre du conseiller de I'equipe d'aviron de la Harbour View High School sollicitant une contribution du fonds L. R. Ross en vue de I'achat d'equipement d'aviron pour I'equipe de I'ecole so it transmise au gerant municipal aux fins d'evaluation de la demande. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Joseph A. Bent - Lack Of Snow Removal On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Joseph A. Bent regarding the lack of snow removal on Douglas Avenue be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Joseph A. Bent - non-execution de certains travaux de deneioement Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de Joseph A. Bent relative a la non-execution de certains travaux de deneigement sur I'avenue Douglas soit transmise au gerant municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor commented further to the Premier's announcement earlier this date on the City's receipt of infrastructure funding for the Lancaster standpipe project, 89-490 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JANUARY 20, 2003/LE 20 JANVIER 2003 and extended congratulations to Mr. Totten on receiving his FCA distinction from the New Brunswick Chartered Accountants Association. The Mayor noted that the next regular meeting of Council would be held on February 3, 2003, and declared the meeting adjourned. Cloture de la seance Le maire commente I'annonce faite precedemment par Ie premier ministre relativement a I'obtention par la Ville de fonds d'infrastructure pour Ie projet de reservoir au sol de Lancaster, et felicite M. Totten pour I'obtention du titre de FCA de l'lnstitut des comptables agrees du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le maire precise que la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil aura lieu Ie 3 fevrier 2003 et declare que la seance est levee. Assistant Common Clerk/secretaire municipale adjointe