2003-03-03_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint
John, on Monday, the third day of March AD. 2003, at 5:00 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. P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; J. Nugent, City
Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and
Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner
of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and
Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and
Inspection Services; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; B. Morrison,
Director of Recreation and Parks; S. Galbraith, Director of Works;
P. Hanlon, Manager of Water and Sewerage Services; B.
Keenan, Engineering Manager - Water and Wastewater; M.
McBrien, Engineering Services; D. Price, Project Engineer -
Water and Wastewater; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; C.
Cogswell, Chief of Police; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common
Clerk
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 3 fevrier 2003 a 17 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. P. Woods, gerant municipal adjoint; J. Nugent, avocat
municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux finances et commissaire
aux services administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux
operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire a la construction et
aux services d'inspection; G. Yeomans, controleur; B. Morrison,
directeur des loisirs et des parcs; S. Galbraith, directeur des
travaux publics; P. Hanlon, directeur des services d'eau et
d'egout; B. Keenan, directeur des services d'ingenierie - eau et
eaux usees; M. McBrien, services d'ingenierie; D. Price,
ingenieur de projet - eau et eaux usees; D. Logan, agent d'achat;
C. Cogswell, chef de police; ainsi que Mme C. Mosher, secretaire
municipale adjointe.
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 February 17, 2003, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 17 fevrier 2003 soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of AQenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the agenda of this
meeting be approved
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion
so it adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Proclamation
Mayor McAlary proclaimed March 2003 as National Kidney Month in The
City of Saint John.
(Councillor Trites entered the meeting.)
4. Proclamation
Le maire McAlary declare que mars 2003 est Ie Mois national du rein
dans The City of Saint John.
(Le conseiller Trites se joint a la reunion.)
5. Water And SeweraQe Utilitv Fund - 2003 OperatinQ And Capital BudQets
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting the
proposed 2003 Operating Budget, with projections for 2004, for the City's Water and
Sewerage Utility Fund, which proposes total expenditures of $21,924,137, a net increase
of 11.44% over 2002, the more significant components of this increase being related to
staffing, engineering support for capital programs, full costing of labour, fleet
management and information technology, and communications and public education;
including a breakdown of the total budgeted revenues for 2003 of $21,924,137, a net
increase of 11.44% over 2002; and advising that, rather than implement the rates
proposed by the consultant for January 1, 2003, staff is recommending that these rates
be implemented over a two-year period which would result in an increase in the annual
water and sewerage charge for flat rate residential customers of $58 (13.5%) in 2003
from $428 to $486 and a further $58 increase (12%) in 2004 to $542. In relation to
metered customers, the report notes the present use of a five block system for
calculation of rates charged, as well as the consultant's recommendation that the City
move to a two block system for treated water and one block rate for raw water supplied
to major industrial users, and that this new structure be implemented in 2004 with a
transitional phase in 2003 that would reduce the number of block rates from five to four,
and advises that staff is recommending that the phase providing for four blocks be
extended over both 2003 and 2004 as indicated, and the actual impact of these new
rates will have on individual customers will depend on their actual water usage, and
further that, to address the issue of customers being unable to combine all their
consumption at each plant or location so as to maximize potential savings in block billing
systems, staff is preparing required changes to the Water and Sewerage By-law for
Council's consideration by the end of April 2003 to allow for immediate implementation.
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With regard to the submitted proposed 2003 Capital Budget, the report lists the projects
comprising the proposed net Capital Budget of $18,945,000, an increase of over $5.5
million over the 2002 Capital Program, detailing the 60 plus projects in the submitted
Appendix "C"; submits as Appendix "D" a listing of proposed capital projects to be
carried out in 2004; and sets out a recommendation for Council's consideration.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the estimated revenue
for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 2003 in the amount of $21,924,137 be
adopted:
AND FURTHER that the estimate of expenses for the Water and
Sewerage Utility for the year 2003 in the amount of $21,924,137 be approved:
AND FURTHER that the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law
Respecting Water and Sewerage" (Appendix "B") be given first and second readings:
AND FURTHER that the Water and Sewerage Utility Capital Budget for
the year 2003 in the amount of $18,945,000, as set out in the submitted schedule of
projects (Appendix "C") be approved.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that agenda item 13 be
brought forward for consideration with the above matter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. LonQ- Term Debenture FinancinQ
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager providing
Common Council with additional points on the issue of the time limit over which the City
amortizes its long-term debt financing, which was commented on during a presentation
to Council on February 17, 2003 on behalf of the Board of Trade. Enterprise Saint John
and major industrial water users relative to the Water and Sewerage Business Plan
Review; and advising that City staff recommended to the consultant who carried out the
Review that a term of 20 years would be reasonable for debt financing.
Following comments by Messrs. Woods, Beckett and Groody, discussion
ensued during which time reference was made to a news release of this date issued by
J. D. Irving, Limited (copies of which were distributed to the Council members at this
meeting), and Councillor Trites, in advising that he could not support a one-year
moratorium on the rate increase as requested during a presentation at the February 17,
2003 meeting, questioned the effect on an approximate 18.5% across-the-board rate
increase and of reducing the requirement in the Operating Budget by $1.5 million and
borrowing $1.5 million, and also asked what the City would be doing, in terms of
amortizing the Capital Budget over 10 years or 20 years. Mr. Beckett, in responding in
the latter regard, referred to the above report on long-term debenture financing and
advised that his recommendation would be, on the basis that the City now had a long-
term plan and would be committed to that plan, that the City should debenture that over
a 20-year period, and that a report on a blended approach would be coming back to
Council in that the City should not be financing the infrastructure renewal components of
the Capital Program over any more than 10 years, while the major capital improvements
and upgrades should be taken out over a longer term. Councillor Trites suggested that
Council should be provided with a blended scenario between 10 and 20 years and 10
and 25 years, and indicated that he would be prepared, at the end of the discussion, to
move a motion to refer this matter back to the City Manager for a week or two weeks
pending the receipt of answers to the questions he asked on the 10 and 25 year
scenario and the $1.5 million, suggesting that a small committee of Council should meet
with staff to ensure that the answers to the questions Council as a group wants
answered are brought forward and, in the latter regard, the Mayor expressed the view
that the whole Council was interested in this matter. The Mayor noted the necessity,
should this matter be referred, to give the City Manager direction in that the proposed
Budgets were prepared based on Council's February 17, 2003 resolution adopting the
City Manager's recommendation on the Water and Sewerage Business Plan Review.
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Councillor Trites proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor
Court, that this matter be referred back to the City Manager for one or two weeks to get
answers to the questions on the $1.5 million and the 10 to 25 year issue.
In acknowledging the referral motion, the Mayor indicated her intent to
allow Council members who had not yet spoken and who wished to speak to do so, as
well as to proceed with the public hearings scheduled at 7:00 o'clock p.m. following
which discussion would continue in the above regard.
5. Fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
- budQets de fonctionnement et d'investissements pour 2003
Etude d'un rapport du gerant municipal presentant Ie budget de
fonctionnement propose pour 2003 ainsi que des previsions pour 2004 relativement au
fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. Les depenses proposees pour 2003 se chiffrent
au total a 21 924 137 $, une hausse nette de 11,44 % par rapport a 2002, les elements
importants de cette augmentation etant lies a la dotation de postes, au soutien technique
destine aux programmes d'investissement, a la comptabilisation du cout entier de la
main-d'oeuvre, a la gestion du parc de vehicules et a la technologie de I'information ainsi
qu'aux communications et a la sensibilisation du public. En outre, on trouve dans ce
rapport une repartition du total des recettes prevues pour 2003 qui se chiffrent a
21 924 137 $, ce qui represente une hausse de 11,44 % par rapport a 2002. De plus, Ie
rapport indique qu'au lieu de proceder a I'adoption des tarifs proposes par les
consultants Ie 1 er janvier 2003, Ie personnel recommande d'adopter ces tarifs sur une
periode de deux ans, ce qui entrainerait, pour les abonnes residentiels beneficiant d'un
taux fixe, une augmentation annuelle de la taxe d'eau et d'egouts de 58 $ (13,5 %) en
2003, qui passera de 428 a 486 $, de meme qu'une augmentation supplementaire de
58 $ (12 %) en 2004, qui fera passer Ie montant a 542 $. Pour ce qui est des clients
disposant de compteurs, Ie rapport indique que Ie service utilise actuellement une
structure a cinq categories pour Ie calcul des tarifs, et il fait etat de la recommandation
des consultants voulant que la municipalite adopte une structure a deux categories pour
I'eau traitee et un tarif unique pour I'eau brute fournie aux grands utilisateurs industriels
et que cette nouvelle structure soit mise en 03uvre en 2004, accompagnee d'une phase
de transition en 2003 qui verrait Ie nombre de categories passer de 5 a 4. Le rapport
indique egalement que Ie personnel recommande que la phase de transition a la
structure a quatre categories soit etalee sur 2003 et 2004, comme il est mentionne, et
que I'incidence reelle de ces nouveaux tarifs sur les clients dependra de leur
consommation d'eau reelle; de plus, pour regler les problemes des clients qui ne
peuvent combiner leur consommation au niveau de chaque installation ou emplacement
en vue de maximiser les eventuelles economies qu'ils peuvent realiser grace au
systeme de facturation par categories, Ie personnel prepare actuellement un projet de
modification de I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts qui sera presente de
nouveau devant Ie conseil municipal d'ici la fin avril 2003 pour permettre une mise en
03uvre immediate. En ce qui a trait au budget d'investissements propose pour 2003 qui a
ete presente, Ie rapport enumere les projets qui correspondent au budget
d'investissements net, lequel s'eleve a 18 945 000 $, soit une augmentation de plus de
5,5 millions de dollars par rapport au programme d'investissement de 2002, et decrit en
detail plus d'une soixantaine de projets a I'annexe << C >>. L'annexe << D >> jointe au
rapport constitue une liste de projets d'investissement proposes a realiser en 2004.
Enfin, Ie rapport presente une recommandation aux fins d'examen de la part du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE les recettes prevues pour Ie
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2003 au montant de 21 924 137 $ soient
adoptees.
ET QUE I'estimation des depenses pour Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
pour I'annee 2003 au montant de 21 924137 $ soit approuvee.
ET QUE deux lectures de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> (annexe << B >>) soient faites.
ET QUE Ie budget d'investissements du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
pour I'annee 2003 au montant de 18 945 000 $, comme Ie decrit la liste des projets
presentee (annexe << C >>), soit approuve.
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Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie point 13 de I'ordre du jour
so it examine par rapport a la question susmentionnee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Financement a 10nQ terme par voie d'obliQations
Examen d'un rapport du gerant municipal qui fournit des renseignements
supplementaires sur la periode d'amortissement de la dette a long terme de la
municipalite, qui a fait I'objet de commentaires lors d'une presentation devant Ie conseil
Ie 17 fevrier 2003 pour Ie compte de la chambre de commerce, d'Enterprise Saint John
et d'autres grands utilisateurs d'eau industriels relativement a I'examen du plan de
developpement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. Le rapport mentionne egalement que
Ie personnel municipal a indique aux consultants qui ont effectue I'examen qu'une
periode de 20 ans pour Ie financement par emprunt serait raisonnable.
A la suite des commentaires formules par MM. Woods, Beckett et
Groody, une discussion s'est engagee au cours de laquelle on a fait allusion a un
communique (dont des copies ont ete distribuees aux membres du conseil a la reunion)
datant de la journee de la reunion et em is par J. D. Irving, Limited. Le conseiller Trites,
tout en mentionnant qu'il ne pouvait soutenir un moratoire d'un an sur les augmentations
de tarif, comme on I'a demande lors d'une presentation faite a la reunion du 17 fevrier
2003, a mis en doute les repercussions d'une augmentation generale des tarifs d'environ
18,5 %, de la reduction de 1,5 million de dollars du budget de fonctionnement et d'un
emprunt de 1,5 million de dollars. II a en outre demande ce que la Ville allait faire pour
amortir Ie budget d'investissements sur 10 ou 20 ans. En reponse a ce dernier point,
M. Beckett a fait allusion au rapport susmentionne sur Ie financement a long terme par
voie d'obligations et a recommande, compte tenu du fait que la Ville avait maintenant un
plan a long terme et etait prete a s'engager a I'egard de ce plan, que la Ville finance cet
exercice par voie d'obligations sur une periode de 20 ans et qu'un rapport sur une
demarche mixte soit presente de nouveau au conseil. Ce rapport stipulerait que la Ville
ne devrait pas financer les elements de renouvellement de I'infrastructure compris dans
Ie programme d'investissement sur plus de 10 ans, tandis que Ie financement des
principales ameliorations et modernisations des immobilisations devrait etre reparti sur
une plus longue periode. Le conseiller Trites suggere qu'un scenario mixte so it presente
au conseil pour des periodes de 10 et 20 ans et de 10 et 25 ans, et indique qu'il serait
pret, a la fin de la discussion, a presenter une proposition demandant que la question
so it reexaminee par Ie gerant municipal pendant une ou deux semaines en attendant
d'obtenir des reponses aux questions qu'il a posees au sujet des periodes de 10 et
25 ans et de la somme de 1,5 million de dollars. II propose egalement que Ie conseil
reuni en petit comite rencontre les membres du personnel pour s'assurer d'obtenir les
reponses aux questions posees et, a ce sujet, Ie maire affirme que Ie conseil en entier
s'interesse a cette question. Le maire souligne la necessite, dans I'eventualite ou cette
question serait transmise au gerant municipal, de lui fournir des directives etant donne
que les budgets proposes ont ete etablis a partir de la resolution du conseil du
17 fevrier 2003 concernant I'adoption de la recommandation du gerant municipal relative
a I'examen du plan de developpement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts.
Le conseiller Trites presente une proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller
Court, afin que cette question so it reexaminee par Ie gerant municipal pendant une ou
deux semaines afin d'obtenir des reponses aux questions concernant la somme de
1,5 million de dollars et au scenario de 10 et 25 ans.
Apres avoir pris acte de la proposition de renvoi, Ie maire fait part de son
intention de permettre aux membres du conseil qui n'ont pas encore parle de Ie faire et
de tenir les audiences publiques prevues a 19 h, apres quoi la discussion sur la question
pourrait se poursuivre.
45{a) ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - Re-ZoninQ Of Bentlev Street
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Zoning By-law amendment to re-zone a parcel of
land located at 25-35 Bentley Street (PID Number 00369090), having an area of
approximately 0.57 hectares (1.40 acres), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-
2" General Business classification, to permit the redevelopment of the vacant site
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with a 465-square metre (5,000-square foot) building containing the offices and training
facilities of an electrical trade union, as requested by I.B.E.W. Local Union #502, and
45{c) a letter of opposition was received from Ken and Elaine Campbell and Patricia
Tingley, as well as 45{d) a letter from the applicant in this regard.
45{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and seven letters from
surrounding property owners expressing objection to the re-zoning, considered by the
Committee at its February 25, 2003 meeting at which Kevin Daley of I. B. E.W. Local
Union No. 502 appeared in support of the re-zoning application and there were two
presentations in opposition to the proposal; and recommending that Common Council
re-zone a parcel of land located at 25-35 Bentley Street, having an area of
approximately 0.57 hectares (1.40 acres), also identified as being PID Number
00369090, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business
classification, subject to the following conditions pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act that would (a) limit the use and development of the subject
property to a two-storey building with a maximum ground floor area of 650 square
metres (7,000 square feet) containing the offices and training facilities of a trade union;
(b) require the property to be developed and maintained in accordance with a detailed
site plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development
Officer, indicating the location of all buildings, paved parking areas and driveways
enclosed with concrete curbing, adequate site drainage facilities (including any catch
basins required by the Chief City Engineer), any exterior signs and lighting, landscaped
areas, and any other relevant site features, and that this approval be attached to the
required building permit for the development; (c) require the exterior design and
materials of the proposed building to be subject to the approval of the Development
Officer in order to ensure compatibility with the adjacent residential properties, and that
the approved elevation plan(s) also be attached to the required building permit for the
development; and (d) require all necessary work to be completed to the satisfaction of
the Development Officer within one year from the issuance of the building permit.
Ken Campbell of 34 Bentley Street, appearing in opposition to the
proposed re-zoning, referred to a site plan (copies of which were distributed to the
Council members at this time) which he advised he prepared to more accurately reflect
the proportions of the proposed building to the subject property than the one submitted
with the re-zoning application, the purpose being to indicate that the building proposed
was not an insignificant one but a large building to be put in what he believed to be a
residential area. Mr. Campbell took the position that the subject site was currently zoned
institutional only because there was a school on the property, prior to that having been
zoned residential, and asked Council to consider that, while the property had been up for
sale by the Province for many years and did not seem to have received any strong
interest for residential developers, this could be the time for residential development
there in view of what was happening in the North End with respect to Rockland Road
and the former St. Peter's School property. Mr. Campbell pointed out that there was
ample vacant land available on Chesley Drive, as well as a building for sale in an
appropriately zoned area for the proposed type of use; and explained why he believed
that a Municipal Development Plan amendment was necessary.
Kevin Daley, appearing in support of the proposal on behalf of the
applicant, expressed agreement with the Planning Advisory Committee's
recommendation, and commented on the proposal, as well as on the history of the Local
in the City. In response to the Mayor, Mr. Daley advised that, currently, twelve
individuals were trained two nights a week and in a worse case scenario it could be four
nights a week from 6 to 9 o'clock and after that there would be nobody there and, while
the Local looked at several other properties, the one in question was believed to be
conducive to a building of the stature it wanted to build in a community in which it wanted
to be. Councillor Teed advised his concern that about half the lot would be useless, and
Mr. Daley advised the intent to turn it into a green area, having no plans of having
anything directly behind the building and, as it was not the intent to fence it, there would
be nothing to stop neighbours from accessing it. Councillor Fitzgerald asked if there was
a lack of space in the Local's present facility to which Mr. Daley replied that there was
not enough room at its current location, being limited to one small training room making
it necessary to set up and take down equipment as classes changed from one
application to another.
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(Deputy Mayor White withdrew from the meeting during the above
discussion.)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-610 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 25-35 Bentley Street (PID
Number 00369090), having an area of approximately 0.57 hectares (1.40 acres), from
"IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification, pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read a first time.
(Deputy Mayor White re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fitzgerald
and Teed voting "nay".
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-610 A Law
To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-
law Number C.P. 100-610 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 25-35 Bentley Street
(PID Number 00369090), having an area of approximately 0.57 hectares (1.40 acres),
from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification,
pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fitzgerald
and Teed voting "nay".
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-610 A
Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the correspondence in the
above regard be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
45a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier
Ie zonaQe d'une parcelle de terrain sur la rue Bentlev
La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete
publies relativement au projet de modification de zonage visant a faire passer la
designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 25-35, rue Bentley (NID 00369090), d'une
superficie d'environ 0,57 hectare (1,4 acre), de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a
zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, afin de permettre Ie reamenagement du site vacant
et la construction d'un batiment de 465 metres carres (5 000 pieds carres) abritant les
bureaux et les installations de formation du syndicat des travailleurs de I'electricite,
comme Ie demande la section locale 502 de la FlOE; 45c) qu'une lettre d'opposition de
Ken et Elaine Campbell, et de Patricia Tingley a ete reyue; 45d) et qu'une lettre du
requerant a cet effet a ete reyue.
45b)
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification accompagne
d'une copie du rapport du personnel de planification et de sept lettres de la part de
proprietaires de terrains avoisinants manifestant leur opposition au rezonage que Ie
comite a etudie lors de la reunion du 25 fevrier 2003 au cours de laquelle Kevin Daley,
de la section locale 502 de la FlOE, s'est montre en faveur de la demande de rezonage,
tandis que deux presentations contre la proposition ont ete faites. Le rapport
recommande egalement que Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain situee au 25-35, rue Bentley, d'une superficie d'environ 0,57 hectare (1,4 acre) et
portant Ie NID 00369090, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de quartier a
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vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, conformement aux
conditions suivantes prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme qui visent a) a limiter
I'utilisation et I'amenagement du terrain en question a la construction d'un batiment de
deux etages, dont la superficie maximale du rez-de-chaussee est de 650 metres carres
(7 000 pieds carres), abritant les bureaux et les installations de formation d'un syndicat;
b) a exiger que Ie terrain so it amenage et entretenu conformement a un plan detaille du
site, prepare par Ie promoteur et assujetti a I'approbation de I'agent de developpement,
montrant I'emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires de stationnement et les entrees
asphaltees entourees de bordures de beton, les installations de drainage adequates (y
compris les puisards exiges par I'ingenieur municipal en chef), I'eclairage et les affiches
exterieurs, les espaces paysagers et d'autres caracteristiques pertinentes du site, et que
cette approbation soit jointe au permis de construction requis pour I'amenagement; c) a
exiger que Ie design et les materiaux exterieurs du batiment propose soient assujettis a
I'approbation de I'agent de developpement afin d'assurer la compatibilite avec les
residences avoisinantes, et que les plans d'elevation approuves soient joints au permis
de construction requis pour I'amenagement; d) a exiger que tous les travaux necessaires
soient acheves a la satisfaction de I'agent de developpement dans un delai de un an a
compter de la date de delivrance du permis de construction.
Ken Campbell, residant au 34, rue Bentley et oppose au projet de
rezonage, fait reference a un plan du site (des copies du plan ont deja ete distribuees
aux membres du conseil) qu'il a prepare, precise-t-il, pour representer de maniere plus
exacte les dimensions du batiment propose par rapport au terrain en question,
comparativement au plan presente avec la demande de rezonage, dont I'objectif est de
montrer que Ie batiment propose n'est pas une petite construction, mais plutot un
batiment imposant qui sera erige, selon lui, dans un quartier residentiel. M. Campbell
considere que Ie site en question est actuellement designe zone d'equipement collectif
seulement parce qu'on retrouvait une ecole sur Ie terrain avant de designer Ie site zone
residentielle, et demande au conseil de considerer que, bien que la province ait mis Ie
terrain en vente pendant de nombreuses annees sans que les promoteurs residentiels
ne manifestent un vif interet, Ie temps est peut-etre venu de proceder a I'amenagement
residentiel du site compte tenu des projets realises au nord de la ville en ce qui
concerne Ie chemin Rockland et Ie terrain de I'ancienne ecole St. Peter's. M. Campbell
souligne qu'un vaste terrain vague est disponible sur la promenade Chelsey et qu'un
batiment est a vendre dans un quartier dont Ie zonage convient au type d'utilisation
proposee. II explique egalement les raisons pour lesquelles il croit qu'une modification
du plan d'amenagement municipal est necessaire.
Kevin Daley, qui est en faveur de la proposition au nom du requerant,
appuie les recommandations du comite consultatif de planification et parle de la
proposition et de I'histoire de la section locale dans la ville. En reponse au maire, M.
Daley indique qu'actuellement, douze personnes suivent une formation deux soirs par
semaine et, dans Ie pire des cas, la formation pourrait s'etendre sur quatre soirs par
semaine, de 18 h a 21 h et que, par la suite, il n'y aurait plus personne sur Ie site et,
meme si la section locale examine plusieurs autres terrains, Ie site en question semble
propice a la construction d'un batiment de la dimension que la section locale cherche a
construire dans la communaute ou elle desire demeurer. Le conseiller Teed fait part de
ses inquietudes, a savoir qu'environ la moitie du lot sera inutile; M. Daley souligne alors
I'intention de la section locale d'amenager cette partie en zone d'espaces verts, ne
comptant rien amenager directement derriere Ie batiment et, etant donne qu'elle n'a pas
I'intention de cloturer Ie site, rien ne pourra empecher les voisins d'y acceder. Le
conseiller Fitzgerald demande si les installations actuelles de la section locale sont trop
petites, ce a quoi M. Daley repond que I'espace disponible actuellement est insuffisant,
etant limite a une petite salle de formation, ce qui oblige les responsables a monter et a
demonter I'equipement d'un cours a I'autre, selon les applications.
(Le maire suppleant White quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion.)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete
nO C.P. 100-610 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 25-35, rue Bentley (NID 00369090), d'une
superficie d'environ 0,57 hectare (1,4 acre), afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-
2 >>, en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
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(Le maire suppleant White est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Fitzgerald et
Teed ayant vote contre.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-610 modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete
nO C.P. 100-610 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 25-35, rue Bentley (NID 00369090), d'une
superficie d'environ 0,57 hectare (1,4 acre), afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-
2 >>, en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Fitzgerald et
Teed ayant vote contre.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-610 modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la correspondance a cet effet soit
acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
46. Street ClosinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - Aberdeen Court
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law amendment to stop up and
close a portion of Aberdeen Court, and no written objections were received in this
regard.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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 stopping up and closing a portion of Aberdeen
Court, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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 stopping up and closing portion of Aberdeen Court, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
46. Modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de rue - court Aberdeen
La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete
publies relativement a un projet de modification de I'arrete sur I'interruption de la
circulation et la fermeture d'un tronyon de la court Aberdeen et qu'aucune objection par
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ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete
abrogeant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The
City of Saint John >> relativement a I'interruption de la circulation et a la fermeture de la
court Aberdeen fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete abrogeant I'arrete sur
I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete abrogeant
I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint
John >> relativement a I'interruption de la circulation et a la fermeture de la court
Aberdeen fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete abrogeant I'arrete sur
I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
5 & 13
Note was made of the motion on the floor to refer the matter of the
proposed 2003 Water and Sewerage Budgets back to the City Manager for one or two
weeks to get answers to the questions on the $1.5 million and the 10 to 25 year issue.
In the ensuing discussion, the Mayor, noting that the City Manager's
recommendation was based on Council's resolution of February 17, 2003, spoke to the
importance of Council, in referring the matter, giving the City Manager proper direction
on how to proceed.
Councillor Trites, as mover of the referral motion, clarified the motion to
refer the matter back to the City Manager for two weeks and a meeting be scheduled in
Committee of the Whole with the Deputy City Manager, the Finance Commissioner and
the Commissioner of Municipal Operations, tomorrow or Wednesday, to clarify the items
that Council wants revisited and discussions Council would like to see take place prior to
a report coming back to Council; and Councillor Court indicated his agreement with the
motion as clarified.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred back to the City Manager for two weeks and a Committee of the Whole meeting
be scheduled to clarify the items that Council wants revisited and discussions Council
would like to see take place prior to a further report to Council.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillors
Fitzgerald and Titus voting "nay".
Councillor Titus advised that he voted against the above motion on the
basis that the meeting should be in open session of Council, not Committee of the
Whole, and that he did not want to delay this matter any more than necessary.
13.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the City Manager's
report on long-term debenture financing be referred to the above-mentioned Committee
of the Whole meeting.
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Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillors
Fitzgerald and Titus voting "nay".
5 et 13
La proposition visant a demander au gerant municipal de reexaminer
pendant une ou deux semaines Ie budget du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts propose pour
I'annee 2003 afin de repondre aux questions relatives a la somme de 1,5 million de
dollars et au scenario de 10 et 25 ans est prise en consideration.
Au cours de la discussion qui s'est engagee, Ie maire, soulignant que la
recommandation du gerant municipal repose sur la resolution du conseil du
17 fevrier 2003, parle de I'importance pour Ie conseil de donner des directives
appropriees au gerant municipal quant a la fayon de proceder.
Le conseiller Trites, a titre d'auteur de la proposition, clarifie la proposition
selon laquelle Ie gerant municipal pourrait analyser de nouveau la proposition pendant
deux semaines et demande de prevoir une reunion en comite plenier avec Ie gerant
municipal adjoint, Ie commissaire aux finances et Ie commissaire aux operations
municipales mardi ou mercredi afin d'eclaircir les questions que Ie conseil souhaite
passer en revue et les discussions que Ie conseil aimerait susciter avant la presentation
d'un rapport au conseil; et Ie conseiller Court indique qu'il est en faveur de la proposition
clarifiee.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la question susmentionnee soit de
nouveau soumise au gerant municipal pour deux semaines et qu'une reunion en comite
plenier so it prevue pour eclaircir les questions que Ie conseil souhaite passer en revue
et les discussions que Ie conseil aimerait susciter avant la presentation d'un rapport au
conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, les conseillers Fitzgerald et
Titus ayant vote contre.
Le conseiller Titus souligne qu'il a vote contre la proposition
susmentionnee car elle devrait faire I'objet d'une reunion publique du conseil et non
d'une reunion en comite plenier et qu'il ne souhaite plus retarder la question outre
mesure.
13.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal
sur Ie financement a long terme par voie d'obligations soit soumis a la reunion en comite
plenier susmentionnee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, les conseillers Fitzgerald et
Titus ayant vote contre.
6. Water And SeweraQe Metered Consumption Rates
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager providing, in response to a request at the February 17, 2003 Council meeting
during consideration of the recommendations on the Water and Sewerage Utility
Business Plan Review, further information on the impact of retaining the current five
block consumption billing system for 2003, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Tarifs de consommation - services d'eau et d'eQout
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal,
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faisant suite a la demande faite par Ie conseil a la reunion du 17 fevrier 2003 pendant
I'examen des recommandations du plan de developpement du reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts, sur les incidences relatives au maintien de la presente structure a cinq
categories de facturation de la consommation pour 2003 soit accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Tender For Paid-Up Life Insurance
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender of Clark Administrative Consultants Limited, on behalf of
The Co-operators, in the amount of $87,491.25, be accepted for the purchase of 44
paid-up life insurance policies, each with a value of $5,000.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Soumission relative a I'assurance-vie liberee
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE la soumission de Clark Administrative Consultants Limited, au nom de
The Co-operators, s'elevant a 87 491,25 $ soit acceptee pour I'achat de 44 polices
d'assurance-vie liberee, d'une valeur de 5 000 $ chacune.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Tender For Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender for the supply of premium/high performance traffic paint be
awarded to Ibis Products Ltd., as indicated in the submitted summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Soumission relative a la peinture de siQnalisation routiere
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE la soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere de haute
qualite ou haute performance soit accordee a Ibis Products Ltd., comme I'indique Ie
resume des soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Tender For Refuse Compactor - City Market
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the tender for the supply and installation of a new refuse compactor for
the City Market, along with the maintenance and pick-up costs, for a term of 60 months,
be awarded to Dominion Refuse Collectors for a total cost of $56,404 plus tax.
(Councillor Chase withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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9. Soumission relative au compacteur de dechets - marche municipal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie contrat relatif a la fourniture et a I'installation d'un nouveau
compacteur de dechets pour Ie marche municipal, ainsi que les couts relatifs a la
maintenance et a la collecte pour une duree de 60 mois, soit attribue a Dominion Refuse
Collectors, au cout total de 56 404 $ plus taxes.
(Le conseiller Chase quitte la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Tender For Contract 2003-8
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Contract 2003-8, Rothesay Avenue - renewal of 750 mm valves in
Chamber "A", be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the
tendered price of $98,624, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
(Councillor Chase re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Soumission pour Ie contrat 2003-8
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-8 (avenue Rothesay) - remplacement de vannes dans
I'enceinte << A >> soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction
Ltd., au prix offert de 98 624 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et
la secretaire municipale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
(Le conseiller Chase est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Engineering Services - Forest Hills/Lily Lake
Water StoraQe Reservoirs And Water Mains
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the proposal of Crandall Engineering Ltd. be accepted for engineering
services (design and construction management) for the Forest Hills/Lily Lake water
storage reservoirs and water mains, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the appropriate contract documentation.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.)
Councillor Chase asked the feasibility of the City bringing on its own team
of design engineers to do this type of work over the course of the Water Strategy project,
and the Mayor expressed the view that this was a separate issue and one that Councillor
Chase should submit to Council as an agenda item.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chase
voting "nay".
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11. Services d'ingenierie - reservoirs de retenue et conduites
principales d'eau de Forest Hills et de Lilv Lake
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE la proposition de Crandall Engineering Ltd. soit acceptee pour les
services d'ingenierie (conception et pilotage) pour les reservoirs de retenue et les
conduites principales d'eau de Forest Hills et de Lily Lake, et que Ie maire et la
secretaire municipale soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.)
Le conseiller Chase demande s'il est possible que la Ville fasse appel a
sa propre equipe d'ingenieurs concepteurs pour effectuer ce genre de travail dans Ie
cadre de la strategie d'epuration de I'eau et Ie maire affirme qu'il s'agit d'une question
distincte que Ie conseiller Chase devrait faire inscrire a I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Chase ayant
vote contre.
12. Re-PrintinQ Of City Tour Map
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve the expenditure of $46,074 plus taxes ($44,074
unit printing costs, plus $2,000 for design changes) for the purchase of 200,000 new tour
maps from Rand McNally.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Reimpression de la carte du circuit touristiQue de la ville
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la depense de 46 074 $ plus taxes
[44074 $ (couts d'impression), plus 2000 $, (modifications techniques)] pour I'achat de
200 000 nouvelles cartes du circuit touristique de Rand McNally.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Canada/New Brunswick Infrastructure Program Agreement
Lancaster And Churchill HeiQhts Water StoraQe Reservoirs
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, The City of Saint John accept the offer of the Province of New
Brunswick as per The Honourable Kim Jardine, Minister of the Department of
Environment and Local Government, for project #63.99.01.550.04, Lancaster Standpipe
- Churchill Heights, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
submitted acceptance.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Accord relatif au programme d'infrastructure Canada/Nouveau-Brunswick -
reservoirs de retenue de Lancaster et de Churchill HeiQhts
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE The City of Saint John accepte I'offre de la province du Nouveau-
Brunswick, representee par I'honorable Kim Jardine, ministre de l'Environnement et des
Gouvernements locaux, relative au projet nO 63.99.01.550.04 pour les reservoirs au sol
de Lancaster et de Churchill Heights, et que Ie maire et la secretaire municipale soient
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autorises a signer Ie document d'acceptation presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. Exit Ramp At Bleurv Street
Read a report from the City Manager suggesting improvements to the exit
ramp from Route 1 to Bleury Street, further to Council's February 10, 2003 referral, and
also that the New Brunswick Department of Transportation should assess this
intersection for reconfiguration, to reconstruct it as required and also to conduct a traffic
count survey and signal warrants analysis to determine if traffic signals need to be
installed.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council authorize the submitted letter from the Mayor to The
Honourable Percy Mockler, Minister of Transportation, and that the above report be
received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Rampe de sortie sur la rue Bleurv
Lecture d'un rapport du gerant municipal suggerant d'ameliorer la rampe
de sortie de la route 1 vers la rue Bleury, a la suite de la demande de renvoi du conseil
Ie 10 fevrier 2003, et indiquant que Ie ministere des Transports du Nouveau-Brunswick
devrait evaluer cette intersection aux fins de reconfiguration, la reconstruire au besoin et
proceder a une etude de la circulation afin de determiner s'il est necessaire d'installer
des feux de circulation.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la lettre qui sera envoyee par Ie maire a
I'honorable Percy Mockler, ministre des Transports, et que Ie rapport susmentionne soit
accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Amendment To Council Resolution - Acquisition
Of Land From General FreiQht Carriers Inc.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council (1) amend its resolution of December 16,2002
pertaining to the acquisition of land from General Freight Carriers Inc. by deleting
"February 28, 2003" and inserting in its place "March 31, 2003", and (2) authorize the
Mayor and Common Clerk to execute an amendment to the Offer of Purchase and Sale
to reflect the new closing date, and all other aspects of the December 16, 2002
resolution remain in force.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Modification de la resolution du conseil
- acquisition de terrains de General FreiQht Carriers Inc.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal 1) modifie sa resolution du 16 decembre 2002
portant sur I'acquisition de terrains de General Freight Carriers Inc. en remplayant << Le
28 fevrier 2003 >> par<< Le 31 mars 2003 >>, et 2) autorise Ie maire et la secretaire
municipale a signer I'offre d'achat et de vente modifiee portant la nouvelle date de
cloture, tous les autres elements de la resolution du 16 decembre 2002 etant maintenus.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Amendment To And AssiQnment Of City Market Lease
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, (1) Common Council authorize an amendment to the lease of retail
space in the City Market with Clare and Company (507408 N.B. Ltd.) dated September
10, 1998, by (a) deleting from Item 3 in Schedule "C", the following "clothing, jewellery,
stuffed animals, figurines, stained glass, paper products, and related products" and
inserting in its place "diabetic foods, prepared foods (frozen and u-bake), baking goods,
packaged food items, bottle food items, various bread products, paper products and
kitchenware", and all other aspects of the lease remain the same; and (2) The City of
Saint John consent to the assignment of the aforesaid lease to Yogels Ice Cream and
Yogurt Limited (Mary Lou Flogeras), effective February 1, 2003, and the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Modification et cession de bail - marche municipal
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE 1) Ie conseil municipal approuve une modification du bail de Clare and
Company relatif a un espace pour Ie commerce de detail au marche municipal (507408
N.B. Ltd.) et date du 10 septembre 1998 a) en supprimant du point 3 de I'annexe C les
elements suivants : << vetements, bijoux, animaux en peluche, figurines, verre colore,
articles en papier et produits connexes >> et en les remplayant par << aliments pour
diabetiques, aliments appretes (congeles et a cuire au four), produits de boulangerie et
patisseries, aliments em balles, aliments embouteilles, divers produits panifies, articles
en papier et ustensiles de cuisine >>, sans modifier les autres elements du bail; et 2) The
City of Saint John accepte de ceder Ie bail precite a Yogels Ice Cream and Yogurt
Limited (Mary Lou Flogeras) a compter du 1er fevrier 2003 et que Ie maire et la
secretaire municipale autorises a signer I'entente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Renewal Of ManaQement AQreement - Trade And Convention Centre
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager submitting notification from Hilton Canada that it intends to renew the
management agreement for the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre for a further
period of ten years, commencing June 1, 2004, consistent with its right to do so; and
advising that staff has reviewed the original agreement, as submitted, and is satisfied
that the Hilton is within its rights to do so, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Renouvellement de contrat de gestion -
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal
concernant I'avis de Hilton Canada relatif a son intention de renouveler Ie contrat de
gestion du Saint John Trade and Convention Centre pour une periode de dix ans, a
compter du 1er juin 2004, ce qu'il est en droit de faire, et indiquant que Ie personnel,
apres avoir examine Ie contrat original presente, est d'avis que, ce faisant, Hilton est
dans son droit soit accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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19. Renewal Of Easement - Keirstead Road At Fairville Boulevard
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John release its interests and rights in the municipal services
easement situated within PID Number 403071, at the corner of Fairville Boulevard and
Keirstead Road (as shown on the submitted sketch), to Heartland Investments Ltd. for
$7,500 plus HST, on or before September 30,2003, provided that Heartland
Investments Ltd. (1) acquires the fee simple interest in PID Number 403071 from Irving
Oil Ltd., (2) at its own means and expense, shall decommission the subject municipal
service(s) under and along PID Number 403071 to the satisfaction of the City's Chief
Engineer to include the capping of any and allline(s) at the property boundary(ies); and
(3) indemnifies, protects, defends, and holds harmless The City of Saint John, its
officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, actions, losses, damages,
costs, expenses and liabilities (save and except those caused solely by the willful or
negligent act or omission of The City of Saint John, its officers, employees and agents)
arising out of the decommissioning of the subject sewer line.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
19. Renouvellement de servitude - chemin Keirstead
a la hauteur du boulevard Fairville
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal,
QUE The City of Saint John cede ses interets et ses droits sur la servitude pour services
municipaux sur Ie terrain portant Ie NID 403071, au coin du boulevard Fairville et du
chemin Keirstead (comme I'indique Ie croquis presente), a Heartland Investments Ltd.
pour la somme de 7 000 $ plus TVH, au plus tard Ie 30 septembre 2003, a condition que
Heartland Investments Ltd. 1) acquiere I'interet en fief simple dans Ie terrain portant Ie
NID 403071 de Irving Oil Ltd.; 2) procede, a ses frais, ala desaffectation du ou des
services municipaux en question sous Ie terrain portant Ie NID 403071 et Ie long de
celui-ci, et ce, a la satisfaction de I'ingenieur municipal en chef afin de recouvrir tous les
branchements aux limites de la propriete; 3) protege et garantisse contre toute
responsabilite les fonctionnaires, les employes et les agents de The City of Saint John
relativement aux reclamations, aux poursuites, aux pertes, aux frais, aux dommages,
aux depenses ou aux obligations (sauf s'ils decoulent d'un acte de negligence, d'un acte
volontaire ou de I'omission de The City of Saint John, de ses fonctionnaires, de ses
employes et de ses agents) lies a la desaffectation de la canalisation d'egout en
question.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
20. DanQerous BuildinQs - Fine Structure
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Solicitor addressing, further to Council's February 17, 2003 referral of the matter of fines
in the case of dangerous buildings, the matter in question in the context of each of the
Dangerous or Unsightly Premises By-law, the Building By-law and the Minimum Property
Standards By-law; and commenting on the prospect of changes to legislation further to
discussions with representatives of the Provincial Government over the past many
months, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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20. Batiments danQereux - echelle des amendes
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie rapport de I'avocat municipal
analysant, a la suite de la demande transmise par Ie conseille 17 fevrier 2003, la
question de I'echelle des amendes dans Ie cas des batiments dangereux dans Ie cadre
de I'arrete sur les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux, de I'arrete sur la construction
et de I'arrete sur les normes minimales applicables aux biens-fonds et faisant etat de la
possibilite que les lois pertinentes soient modifiees a la suite des discussions avec des
representants du gouvernement provincial au cours des derniers mois soit accepte et
classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
21. Committee Of The Whole Report
Read the report of the Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of The City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee reports that it sat on Monday, January 20, 2003, when
there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase,
Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites, and your Committee
submits the following recommendation, namely:
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, the salary of the incumbent
occupying the position of Commissioner of Municipal Operations be increased by one
step on the management pay scale, effective March 1, 2003.
March 3, 2003,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
21.1. Annual Step Adjustment
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the above report be
received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Rapport du comite plenier
Lecture du rapport du comite plenier
(comme suit)
A I'intention du CONSEIL MUNICIPAL de The City of Saint John
Rapport du comite plenier
A I'issue de la reunion tenue Ie lundi 20 janvier 2003, a laquelle ont
assiste Ie maire McAlary, Ie maire suppleant White, ainsi que les conseillers Ball, Chase,
Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites, Ie comite plenier formule
la recommandation suivante :
1. Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal, que Ie traitement du titulaire
du poste de commissaire aux operations municipales so it rajuste et passe a I'echelon
superieur de I'echelle de remuneration des cadres a compter du 1 er mars 2003.
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Le 3 mars 2003,
Saint John (Nouveau-Brunswick)
(signature)
Le tout respectueusement soumis,
Shirley McAlary,
presidente
21.1. Rajustement annuel par echelon
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie rapport susmentionne soit
accepte et classe et que la recommandation qu'il contient so it adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
22. PlanninQ Advisorv Committee - 2003 Executive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the report from the Planning
Advisory Committee advising of its election of the following individuals as members of
the Executive for 2003: Brian J. Cunningham - Chairman, Philip Hovey - Vice-Chairman,
and Stephen Horgan - third Executive member, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. Comite consultatif de planification - direction 2003
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie rapport du comite consultatif de
planification signalant la nomination des personnes suivantes pour sieger au comite de
direction 2003 : Brian J. Cunningham - president, Philip Hovey - vice-president et
Stephen Horgan - troisieme membre executif soit accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
23. Recreation And Parks Advisorv Board - LifeQuard Services
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board advising its opposition to Council's decision to eliminate
lifeguard services at the public beaches in the City, and recommending that lifeguards
be reinstated as in previous years, be received and filed.
Councillor Fitzgerald asked the possibility of obtaining employment
grants, whereupon it was suggested that, as Councillor Fitzgerald through the City
Manager was pursuing employment grants for community centres, this matter could be
referred to him.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred to Councillor Fitzgerald.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried.
23. Comite consultatif des loisirs et des pares - services de sauvetaQe
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre du comite consultatif des loisirs
et des parcs faisant etat de son opposition a la decision du conseil d'abolir les services
de sauvetage sur les plages publiques de la Ville et recommandant la reintegration des
sauveteurs comme auparavant soit acceptee et classee.
Le conseiller Fitzgerald demande s'il est possible d'obtenir des
subventions a I'emploi. Puisque Ie conseiller Fitzgerald tente d'obtenir des subventions
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pour les centres communautaires par I'entremise du gerant municipal, il est propose que
la question lui soit soumise.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la question susmentionnee soit
soumise au conseiller Fitzgerald.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est adoptee.
24. Proposed New SmokinQ Bv-Iaw
Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary regarding the
proposed new Smoking By-law to prohibit smoking in public indoor places and Council's
intent to hear presentations in this regard at its March 10,2003 meeting; referring to
numerous concerns and issues on the legality of such a by-law in various municipalities
across the country in that, in some cases, provincial governments are deemed to be the
appropriate level of government to impose smoke free environments, and expressing the
understanding that a Provincial committee in New Brunswick is reviewing this situation,
and noting the uncertainty in terms of the outcome of this and how such a by-law would
affect business and tourism markets and what legalities might be involved.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John
delay any public presentations on the above issue until it is fully knowledgeable on how
other municipalities are affected, on what action, if any, the Provincial Government will
be taking, and what legal aspects the City might encounter.
Councillor Chase spoke on the basis that, while the proposition that the
Province should enact legislation had merit, the City had the power to do so, and he
would like to go ahead with the presentations as the debate at that time could provide
more information. Councillor Titus advised that he was inclined to proceed with the
presentations in this regard and was prepared to deal with the matter at the March 10
meeting, and Councillor Court indicated that the only way he would agree to a delay
would be if Council revised or modified its current Smoking By-law and there was some
enforcement to protect non-smokers.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councilors Chase,
Court and Titus voting "nay".
24. Pro jet d'arrete sur l'usaQe du tabac
Examen d'une lettre du maire McAlary relative au projet d'arrete sur
I'interdiction de fumer a I'interieur des lieux publics et a I'intention de conseil d'entendre
des presentations a ce sujet a sa reunion du 10 mars 2003. Cette lettre, qui fait etat des
nombreux problemes lies a la legalite d'un tel arrete dans differentes municipalites du
pays etant donne que, dans certains cas, les gouvernements provinciaux sont censes
constituer Ie niveau de competence adequat pour I'imposition d'un environnement sans
fumee, indique qu'un comite du gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick etudie
actuellement la situation, et souligne I'incertitude quant au resultat et les repercussions
d'un tel arrete sur les affaires et I'industrie touristique, ainsi que les aspects juridiques en
cause.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE The City of Saint John reporte
toute presentation publique relative a la question susmentionnee jusqu'a ce que Ie
conseil so it bien informe des repercussions sur les autres municipalites, des mesures
prises par Ie gouvernement provincial, Ie cas echeant, et des problemes juridiques
auxquels la Ville pourrait faire face.
Le conseiller Chase souligne que, meme si la proposition selon laquelle
la province do it adopter une loi merite d'etre examinee, la Ville a Ie pouvoir de Ie faire et
qu'il aimerait que les presentations aient lieu puisque Ie debat qu'elles entralneraient
permettrait d'en apprendre davantage sur la question. Quant au conseiller Titus, il croit
que les presentations a ce sujet devraient avoir lieu et il se dit pret a aborder la question
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a la reunion du 10 mars. Le conseiller Court indique qu'il ne serait d'accord pour reporter
I'examen de la question que si Ie conseil revisait ou modifiait I'arrete sur I'usage du tabac
pour y inclure une disposition protegeant les non-fumeurs.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Chase,
Court et Titus ayant vote contre.
38(a) Charlene Moore, (b) Saint John Medical Society
Proposed New SmokinQ Bv-Iaw
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letters from (a)
Charlene Moore, and (b) the Saint John Medical Society in support of the proposed new
Smoking By-law be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
38a) Charlene Moore, b) Saint John Medical Society -
pro jet d'arrete sur l'usaQe du tabac
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE les lettres a) de Charlene Moore
et b) de la Saint John Medical Society en faveur du projet d'arrete sur I'usage du tabac
soient acceptees et classees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
25. Councillors Appointed To Boards And Commissions
The Mayor called for a motion to take from the table the letter from
Councillor Teed concerning Councillors appointed to boards and commissions and the
matter of remuneration or allowance for board members, which was tabled on February
10, 2003.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the above matter be taken
from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with a majority of the
Council members present voting "yea".
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that when
Councillors volunteer to go on a board on which there is remuneration to the members
such Councillors undertake to take the remuneration and give it back to the City.
25. Conseillers nommes a des conseils et a des commissions
Le maire demande que soit presentee une proposition visant a examiner
la lettre du conseiller Teed concernant la nomination de conseillers a des conseils et a
des commissions ainsi que la remuneration et les indemnites qui leur sont versees, et
dont I'examen a ete reporte Ie 10 fevrier 2003.
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la question susmentionnee so it
soumise a la discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, la majorite des conseillers
presents ayant vote pour.
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
voulant que, lorsque des conseillers se portent volontaires pour sieger a un conseil dont
les membres sont remuneres, ils s'engagent a remettre leur remuneration a la Ville.
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26. Recentlv Repealed Bv-Iaw ProhibitinQ Public ExpectoratinQ
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the
matter of spitting in public places and areas referenced in his letter, as well as the
prohibition of smoking in buses, be referred to the Environment Committee for
consideration and recommendation as to what action, if any, should now be taken with
respect to these two topics.
26. Arrete recemment abroQe interdisant de cracher en public
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, afin
que I'interdiction de cracher dans les lieux publics et dans d'autres endroits indiques
dans sa lettre et I'interdiction de fumer dans les autobus soient soumises a I'examen du
comite sur I'environnement pour qu'il fasse des recommandations quant aux mesures a
prendre, s'il ya lieu, relativement a ces deux questions.
27. Curve On Exit Ramp - Junction Of HiQhwav 7 & ThrouQhwav
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed advising of his
discussion with transport truck operators about the exit ramp at the junction of Highways
7 and the Throughway, further to his letter to Council on November 12, 2002 in this
regard.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the above matter be placed
on the agenda for the next meeting with the local MLA caucus.
Councillor Desmond noted that the Provincial Government had already
addressed the matter by putting in bumps to create a noise to warn motorists of the
sharp curve and indicated that that was as far as it would go.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond
voting "nay".
27. Courbe de la rampe de sortie - intersection de la route 7 et de I'autoroute
Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed faisant etat de ses discussions
avec les camionneurs a propos de la rampe de sortie a I'intersection de la route 7 et de
I'autoroute, suite a sa lettre adressee au conseille 12 novembre 2002 a cet egard.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la question susmentionnee soit
inscrite a I'ordre du jour de la prochaine reunion avec Ie groupe parlementaire local.
Le conseiller Desmond indique que Ie gouvernement provincial a deja
reagi en amenageant des bosses pour avertir les automobilistes du virage dangereux,
mais qu'il ne comptait pas en faire davantage.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant
vote contre.
28. Grandview Avenue School Sidewalks
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the matter of
construction of a sidewalk on one side of Grandview Avenue and the question of an
appropriate speed in relation to school areas be referred to the City Manager for a report
on costs and feasibility for this year's work respecting sidewalks and also on the
appropriateness of a new speed limit.
Councillor Trites suggested that, rather than refer this as indicated as that
could mean an extra workload on staff, the referral should be for a report on where this
work placed on the priority list, and proposed an amendment to this effect, which was
seconded by Councillor Titus. Mr. Groody advised that, historically, projects were
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prioritized one to five, priority one being those projects hoped to be done the first year
and so on, with a category six for all other projects, the Grandview Avenue project in
question being in the priority six category along with hundreds of other projects, and
Council has not indicated that it wanted the project in question moved ahead of others.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Trottoirs - ecole de I'avenue Grandview
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la question de I'amenagement de
trottoirs d'un cote de I'avenue Grandview et de I'imposition d'une vitesse appropriee
dans les zones scolaires soit soumise au conseil municipal aux fins de rapport sur les
couts et la faisabilite des travaux pour cette annee relativement aux trottoirs mais
egalement quant a la pertinence d'etablir une nouvelle limite de vitesse.
Le conseiller Trites suggere que, plutot que de soumettre la question telle
quelle, ce qui aurait pour effet d'augmenter la charge de travail du personnel, la
proposition devrait porter sur la priorite a accorder aux travaux, et il propose une
modification a cet egard, proposition qui est appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus. M. Groody
indique que les projets ont toujours ete classes par priorite de un a cinq, la priorite de
niveau un etant accordee aux projets qu'on espere realiser la premiere annee et ainsi de
suite, une sixieme categorie etant reservee a tous les autres projets. Le projet de
I'avenue Grandview est classe dans la categorie six avec des centaines d'autres projets,
et Ie conseil n'a pas indique son intention de voir la question traitee en priorite.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
29. Private Snow Disposal On Street
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the
matter of a by-law prohibiting the placing of snow or ice upon any street, sidewalk or
square in such a manner as it impedes or is likely to impede movement of traffic or
pedestrians be referred to the City Manager for a report within two weeks on whether or
not there should be any provision restraining persons from placing snow from their
private yards and driveways upon City streets and public squares.
29. DeneiQement des entrees dans les rues
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
voulant que la possibilite d'adopter un arrete sur I'interdiction de deposer de la neige ou
de la glace sur les rues, les trottoirs et les places publiques de maniere a gener ou a
risquer de gener Ie flot de circulation ou Ie deplacement des pietons so it soumise au
gerant municipal pour qu'il produise un rapport d'ici deux semaines sur la necessite
d'adopter des dispositions interdisant de deneiger les cours et les entrees dans les rues
et les places publiques.
30. DanQer Of FallinQ Icicles
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the matter of a realistic
penalty for failure to remove ice and snow which can be a danger to the public be
referred to the City Manager for a report on the merits of increasing the penalty to a
more appropriate amount for allowing icicles and roof snow to remain in a dangerous
position.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with a majority of the Council
members present voting "nay".
30. DanQer de chute de Qlacons
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase
QUE la question de I'imposition d'une
amende realiste pour ne pas avoir enleve la neige ou la glace pouvant constituer un
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danger pour Ie public soit soumise au gerant municipal pour qu'il produise un rapport sur
Ie bien-fonde d'une augmentation de I'amende dans les cas ou des glayons et de la
neige sont laisses sur Ie toit dans une position dangereuse.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee par la majorite des conseillers
presents.
31. ManaQinQ Forests In Public Ownership
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy
Mayor White following up on a suggestion of the Mayor's Task Force of 2002 that the
Municipality should embark on a more proactive approach to managing the forests in
public ownership, recently having been approached by an entrepreneur asking if the City
would enter into a one-year trial period on the basis described in the submitted sample
agreement; and asking Council's support in directing the City Manager and appropriate
staff to meet with the entrepreneur to determine if it would be feasible to pursue this
initiative and report back to Council, be referred to the City Manager for a report to
Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Gestion publiQue des forets
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la lettre du maire suppleant White
faisant suite a la proposition du groupe d'etude de 2002 du maire selon laquelle la
municipalite devrait s'engager dans une approche plus proactive concernant la gestion
publique des forets a la suite de demarches entreprises par un entrepreneur proposant a
la Ville de s'engager pour une periode d'essai d'un an sur la base de conditions decrites
dans I'echantillon de contrat presente, et demandant Ie soutien du conseil pour charger
Ie gerant municipal et Ie personnel approprie de rencontrer I'entrepreneur afin de
determiner s'il est possible de poursuivre cette initiative et de faire un rapport au conseil,
so it soumise au gerant municipal pour qu'il produise un rapport au conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
32. ForthcominQ Police Commission Presentation
Councillor Titus, referring to the presentation to be made at the March 31,
2003 Public Committee of the Whole meeting by the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners, advised that he was not overly interested in projections into 2004 on the
Police operation, although if time permitted it could be part of the presentation, and
primarily what he wanted discussed was how it dealt with the 2003 budget allotment and
what, if any, changes it has made in the system.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the Saint John Board of
Police Commissioners be given clear direction regarding its forthcoming presentation on
March 31, 2003, requesting that it be directed towards current budget and the
adjustment/changes it has made to meet this challenge.
Councillor Trites proposed an amendment, which was not seconded, that
the Commission be requested to include the above in its overall presentation so as not
to limit the Commission, whereupon Councillor Titus noted that it was not his intent to do
so.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
32. Presentation a venir de la commission de police
En ce qui concerne la presentation devant etre faite Ie 31 mars 2003 au
cours de la reunion publique en comite plenier par Ie bureau des commissaires de la
police de Saint John, Ie conseiller Titus souligne qu'il ne s'interesse pas particulierement
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aux previsions de 2004 pour les operations policieres, bien que ces dernieres puissent
faire partie de la presentation si Ie temps Ie permet, et que Ie sujet de discussion
principal est la fayon dont Ie bureau a compose avec I'affectation budgetaire de
I'annee 2003 et, Ie cas echeant, les modifications du systeme qui en ont decoule.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie bureau des commissaires de la
police de Saint John reyoive des directives precises relativement a sa presentation a
venir du 31 mars 2003 et que cette derniere porte principalement sur Ie budget actuel et
les ajustements ou les modifications effectues pour relever ce defi.
Le conseiller Trites propose une modification, qui n'est pas appuyee,
selon laquelle Ie bureau doit inclure les elements susmentionnes dans I'ensemble de sa
presentation de maniere a ne pas imposer de limites, ce a quoi Ie conseiller Titus
retorque qu'il n'avait pas I'intention de Ie faire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
33. Directional SiQnaQe To Saint John
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed referring to a
matter arising from a presentation on tourism on February 24, 2003 with regard to
directional signage to Saint John at the Oromocto junction of the Throughway and
Highway 7 leading into Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the matter of a lack of
adequate signage giving direction to this City at the two intersections in question be
referred to the City Manager to investigate and report how such can be rectified whether
by the City purchasing land on which to erect its own signage or by getting the Province
to place adequate signage; and (2) this matter be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting with the Saint John MLA caucus.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond
voting "nay".
33. Panneaux indicateurs menant a Saint John
Le conseil examine une lettre du conseiller Teed relative a une affaire
decoulant d'une presentation sur Ie tourisme qui a eu lieu Ie 24 fevrier 2003, concernant
les panneaux indicateurs menant a Saint John a I'intersection de I'autoroute et de la
route 7 a Oromocto.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la question relative au manque de
panneaux indicateurs adequats menant a Saint John a I'intersection en question soit
soumise au gerant municipal pour qu'il examine la situation et produise un rapport
examinant les solutions possibles, tell'achat d'un terrain sur lequella Ville peut placer
ses propres panneaux ou la demande aupres de la province pour qu'elle place des
panneaux adequats, et que la question soit inscrite a I'ordre du jour de la prochaine
reunion avec Ie groupe parlementaire de la region de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant
vote contre.
34. Applications For Appointments To Committees
Respecting Councillor Teed's letter advising that he has been unable to
find a report from the Nominating Committee further to Council's February 11, 2002
referral of the matter of reviewing the present procedure of seeking persons for
nominations, Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the
request for recommendations on how to obtain more names of persons willing to serve,
including younger persons being those under 30 years of age, be referred to the
Nominating Committee to report within 4 weeks.
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34. Demandes de nomination a des comites
Une lettre du conseiller Teed avise Ie comite qu'il n'a pas trouve Ie
rapport du comite des candidatures relatif a la soumission du conseil, en date du
11 fevrier, visant I'evaluation de la procedure actuelle de nomination. II presente une
proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, visant la soumission d'une demande de
recommandations sur I'obtention de noms de citoyens prets a servir, notamment les
personnes agees de moins de 30 ans, au comite des candidatures qui produit un rapport
dans 4 semaines.
35. City Market Committee
With regard to the letter from Councillor Teed referring to Council's July 9,
2001 resolution requesting the City Manager to report on the matter of an advisory
Market committee, Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that
Council approve the establishment of a Market committee pursuant to By-law C 115, and
give public notice for those interested to submit their applications for consideration, and
further to request the Nominating Committee to recommend appointments in due course.
35. Comite du marche municipal
Relativement a la lettre du conseiller Teed se rapportant a la resolution
du conseil, en date du 9 juillet 2001, demandant au gerant municipal de produire un
rapport sur la question relative a un comite consultatif du marche, Ie conseiller Teed
presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant que Ie conseil approuve la
creation d'un comite du marche en vertu de I'arrete C 115 et donne un avis public invitant
les interesses a soumettre leur candidature, puis demande au comite des candidatures
de recommander des nominations au moment opportun.
36. WalkinQ Trail System
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, to refer the
previously referred matter of a blockage north of McLaren's Beach to the completion of a
proposed trail system from the Irving Nature Park along the western beach, to the City
Manager with a request to report on progress within four weeks.
36. Reseau de sentiers de promenade
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
visant a soumettre au gerant municipalla question relative au blocage situe au nord de
la plage McLaren dans Ie but de terminer Ie reseau de sentiers propose, a partir du parc
naturellrving Ie long de la cote ouest de la plage, et lui demandant egalement de
produire un rapport d'etape dans quatre semaines.
37. Tourism Policv
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that his letter
suggesting tourism objectives, concepts, policies and a theme, further to the
presentation on tourism on February 24, 2003, be referred to the City Manager for
furtherance to those responsible for tourism concepts, and a progress report be
requested within 4 weeks on an appropriate format setting forth the objectives and
concepts of tourism as a City enterprise.
37. PolitiQue sur Ie tourisme
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant que
sa lettre proposant des objectifs, des concepts, des politiques et un theme lies au
tourisme, decoulant de la presentation sur Ie tourisme du 24 fevrier 2003, soit soumise
au gerant municipal aux fins d'examen par les responsables du tourisme et qu'un
rapport d'etape so it remis d'ici quatre semaines, expliquant Ie format convenable de la
definition d'objectifs et de concepts touristiques dans Ie cadre d'un projet entame par la
Ville.
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39. The Greater Moncton Chamber Of Commerce
Provincial Fuel Taxes On Public Transit
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from The
Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce advising its support of Council's initiative in
regard to a Provincial fuel tax rebate or exemption for public transit commissions
operating in Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, and that this should also apply to all
transit for the disabled operators in the Province, be referred to the Premier.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
39. Lettre de la Chambre de Commerce du Grand Moncton concernant la taxe
provinciale sur les carburants et Ie reseau de transport public
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la lettre de la Chambre de
Commerce du Grand Moncton, signalant son appui a I'initiative du conseil relativement a
une demande d'exoneration ou de remboursement de la taxe provinciale sur les
carburants pour les commissions de transport de Saint John, de Fredericton et de
Moncton, ainsi que pour les services de transport pour handicapes de la province, so it
transmise au premier ministre.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
40. Nadine Hebert - Re-ZoninQ 251 Watson Street
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the application of
Nadine Hebert for the re-zoning of property located at 251 Watson Street 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,
April 14, 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
40. Nadine Hebert - modification du zonaQe du terrain situe au 251. rue Watson
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la demande de Nadine Hebert
relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 251, rue Watson soit soumise au
comite consultatif de planification en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des
recommandations, que la publication des annonces a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une
audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 14 avril 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
41. Dvnamic Construction Corporation Ltd. - Glen Falls Land
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Dynamic
Construction Corporation Ltd. submitting an invoice for the rental of land at Glen Falls for
supplying compensatory water storage, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
41. Dvnamic Construction Corporation Ltd. - terrain a Glen Falls
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la lettre de Dynamic Construction
Corporations Ltd., presentant une facture pour la location de terrains a Glen Falls pour Ie
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stockage d'eau compensatoire, soit acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
42. Exhibition Plaza Inc. - Re-ZoninQ Of Westmorland Road Property
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the application of
Exhibition Plaza Inc. for the re-zoning of property located on Westmorland Road 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, April 14, 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
42. Exhibition Plaza Inc. - modification du zonage
du terrain situe sur Ie chemin Westmorland
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la demande d'Exhibition Plaza Inc.
relative a la modification du zonage du terrain du chemin Westmorland soit soumise au
comite consultatif de planification en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des
recommandations, que la publication des annonces a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une
audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 14 avril 2003 a 19 h.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
43. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Request To Reschedule Presentation
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that Council grant the
request of Uptown Saint John Inc. to reschedule the presentation of its Strategic Plan
and Vision to March 24, 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
43. Uptown Saint John Inc. - demande en vue
de modifier la date de sa presentation
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE Ie conseil accepte la demande de
Uptown Saint John Inc. en vue de reporter la presentation de sa vision et de son plan
strategique au 24 mars 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
44. Parish Of Coldbrook & St. Marvs - Re-ZoninQ Of 648 Westmorland Road
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the application of the
Parish of Coldbrook & St. Marys for the re-zoning of property located at 648
Westmorland Road 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, April 14, 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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44. Parish of Cold brook & St. Marys - modification
du zonaQe du terrain situe au 648. chemin Westmorland
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la demande de Parish of
Cold brook & St. Marys relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 648,
chemin Westmorland soit soumise au comite consultatif de planification en vue de
I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des recommandations, que la publication des
annonces a cet effet so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi
14 avril 2003 a 19 h.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
Further to the resolution earlier in the meeting with respect to the
proposed 2003 Water and Sewerage Utility Budgets, it was agreed that a Committee of
the Whole meeting would be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, commencing at 9:00
o'clock a.m.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Cloture de la reunion
A la suite de la resolution adoptee au cours de la reunion relativement
aux budgets du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts proposes pour 2003, il a ete convenu
qu'une reunion du comite plenier aura lieu Ie mardi 4 mars 2003 a 9 h.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee.
Assistant Common Clerk/secretaire municipale adjointe