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2003-03-24_Minutes--Procès-verbal 89-619 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at The City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of March A.D. 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Directors of Works; B. Morrison, Director of Recreation and Parks; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; and Mmes. A. Poffenroth, By-law Enforcement Officer; C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk; and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil municipal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 24 mars 2003 a 19 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 1. Totten, gerant municipal; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et commissaire aux services administratifs; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; B. Morrison, directeur des loisirs et des parcs; C. Cogswell, chef de police; et Mmes A. Poffenroth, agente d'execution des arretes municipaux; C. Mosher, secretaire municipale adjointe; et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Rev. Paul Brown of the Canadian Bible Society offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend Paul Brown de la Societe biblique canadienne recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 17,2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du 17 mars 2003 soit approuve. 89-620 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda & *Added Item On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with item 21 to be moved ahead for consideration earlier in the meeting and the addition of Nominating Committee recommendations (which were considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date) as item 12A. It was noted that a delegation was present in the Council Chamber with regard to agenda item 21 on the Rockwood Park Golf Course. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Approbation de I'ordre du iour et aiout Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte, que Ie point 21 soit examine plus tot au cours de la reunion et que Ie point 12A relatif aux recommandations du comite des candidatures (etudiees precedemment en comite plenier) so it ajoute. La presence d'une delegation dans la salle du conseil relativement a la question du terrain de golf du parc Rockwood (point 21 de I'ordre du jour) est signalee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Mavor's Remarks Mayor McAlary recognized the presence at the meeting of members of the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Committee, promoting the Society's Annual Daffodil Campaign, and Nancy Hampton spoke on behalf of the 2003 Campaign as a cancer survivor, noting that April was Daffodil Month and encouraging citizens to support the Daffodil Campaign; and presented the Mayor with a bouquet of daffodils as a symbol of hope. 4. Commentaires du maire Le maire McAlary souligne la presence a la reunion des membres du comite des << Jours de la jonquille >> de la Societe canadienne du cancer, qui fait la promotion de la campagne annuelle de financement de la Societe, et Nancy Hampton, porte-parole de la campagne 2003, presente son temoignage apres avoir survecu a la maladie. Elle indique que Ie mois d'avril est Ie mois de la jonquille et incite les citoyens a apporter leur soutien aux Jours de la jonquille. Elle offre egalement au maire un bouquet de jonquilles comme symbole d'espoir. 5. Street ClosinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - Wilson Street 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 Wilson Street, and no written objections were received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball 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 Wilson Street, 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". 89-621 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball 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 Wilson Street, 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". 5. Modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes - rue Wilson 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 rue Wilson et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant 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 d'un tronyon de la rue Wilson, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant 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 d'un tronyon de la rue Wilson, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 6. Street ClosinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - Batten Terrace 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 Batten Terrace, and no written objections were received in this regard. Terrence Tweedle of 10 Batten Terrace, appearing in support of the proposed amendment, advised of the concern caused him as a result of problems about where his house was placed on the lot, thus he was speaking on his behalf, knowing it was within Council's power to remove the barrier to him enjoying the full use of his house, asking Council to approve the proposed amendment; and noted the presence at the meeting of several of his neighbours in support of this process. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus 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 Batten Terrace, 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". 89-622 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball 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 Batten Terrace, 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". 6. Modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes - Batten Terrace 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 Batten Terrace et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. A I'appui du projet de modification, Terrence Tweedle, du 10, Batten Terrace, parle des difficultes causees par I'emplacement de sa maison sur Ie lot. II parle en son nom, sachant que Ie conseil dispose des pouvoirs requis pour eliminer I'obstacle qui I'empeche de jouir pleinement de sa maison, et demande au conseil d'approuver Ie projet de modification. II souligne egalement la presence a cette reunion de voisins venus I'appuyer dans sa demarche. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant 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 ala fermeture d'un tronyon de Batten Terrace, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant 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 d'un tronyon de Batten Terrace, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 21. Municipal Golf 2000 - March 10,2003 Council Resolution Re Rockwood Park Golf Course Consideration was given to a letter from Cyril Oram, Chairman of Municipal Golf 2000 - a group of pass holders at the Rockwood Park Golf Course who would like the March 10,2003 Council resolution rescinded until some issues regarding the pass structure, fees and hours of play are resolved, and submitting information on some of their concerns. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the March 10,2003 Council resolution approving the 2003 fee structure for the Rockwood Park Golf Course and Aquatic Driving Range be rescinded. 89-623 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 The City Solicitor was asked for an opinion on the process in terms of rescinding the motion and subsequently dealing with the matter; and Mr. Nugent suggested that Council could refer the question of the effect of rescinding the earlier motion to him to examine the contract documents and resolution more closely and provide a written response to Council at its next meeting. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Solicitor for a report at the next meeting, and Municipal Golf 2000 and Total Golf Management Inc. be invited to make a presentation at that time, if appropriate. Councillor Titus advised that he would not support the referral motion as the fees seemed very reasonable to him compared to, for example, fees at Hampton, Riverside or Westfield; and Councillor Teed expressed concern that, if Council waited two weeks, it might be too late to rescind the motion because delay gives rights and the party may have taken positive action on the motion; and suggested that Council should adopt a rescinding motion at this time and, if the City Solicitor's opinion is that Council made a mistake in doing so, Council could then rescind the rescinding motion. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillors Court, Fitzgerald, Titus and Teed voting "nay". 21. Municipal Golf 2000 - resolution du conseil du 10 mars 2003 relative au terrain de Qolf du parc Rockwood Examen d'une lettre de Cyril Oram, president de Municipal Golf 2000, un groupe de titulaires de laissez-passer du terrain de golf du parc Rockwood, demandant I'annulation de la resolution du conseil du 10 mars 2003, jusqu'a ce que certaines questions relatives aux laissez-passer, a la grille tarifaire et aux horaires soient reg lees, et fournissant des precisions sur les preoccupations du groupe. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la resolution du conseil du 10 mars 2003 approuvant la grille tarifaire 2003 pour Ie terrain de golf du parc Rockwood et Ie champ d'exercice Aquatic so it annulee. L'avis de I'avocat municipal est sollicite en ce qui concerne Ie processus d'annulation de la proposition et la maniere de proceder par la suite. M. Nugent suggere que Ie conseillui demande de se pencher sur les effets de I'annulation de la proposition initiale pour qu'il puisse proceder a un examen plus attentif de la resolution et des documents contractuels et fournir une reponse ecrite au conseil a la prochaine reunion. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la question susmentionnee so it soumise a I'avocat municipal pour qu'il fasse un rapport a la prochaine reunion et que Municipal Golf 2000 et Total Golf Management Inc. soient invites a faire une presentation a ce moment, s'il ya lieu. Le conseiller Titus indique qu'il n'appuiera pas la proposition de renvoi puisque les tarifs lui semblent tres raisonnables, comparativement a ceux de Hampton, de Riverside ou de Westfield par exemple. Le conseiller Teed croit que, si Ie conseil attend deux semaines, il pourrait etre trop tard pour annuler la proposition, car Ie retard confere des droits a la partie en cause qui pourrait avoir pose des gestes concrets a la suite de I'adoption de la proposition. II suggere que Ie conseil adopte des maintenant une proposition visant a annuler la resolution et, si I'avocat municipal estime que Ie conseil a commis une erreur en agissant ainsi, Ie conseil pourrait annuler la proposition d'annulation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court, Fitzgerald, Titus et Teed ayant vote contre. 89-624 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 8. ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment To Re-Zone 131 Daniel Avenue Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, further to the March 17, 2003 public hearing for the proposed re-zoning of property at 131 Daniel Avenue at which Council tabled the matter for one week in order for staff to prepare a revised recommendation that would separate the re-zoning request for the townhouses from the remainder of the project (i.e., "R-1A" and "R-2" re-zoning), the recommendation has also been revised to reflect Council's desire to hold third reading of the townhouse re-zoning request until detailed plans are submitted for review and, should such plans be favourably received, an appropriate Section 39 resolution could be adopted in order to set out that proposal; responding to a request for further information regarding the conveyance of the undeveloped portion of MacAulay Avenue to the developer; and recommending that Common Council re-zone the subject area as follows: (a) a parcel of land located at 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 2.19 hectares (5.42 acres), also identified as being the rear portion of PID Number 55154926), from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification; (b) a parcel of land located at 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 0.58 hectares (1.42 acres), also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 55154926, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, but that third reading not be given until more detailed plans are submitted by the Developer for the review of the Planning Advisory Committee and Common Council; (c) the previously undeveloped portion of MacAulay Avenue public street right-of-way, which was officially closed by The City of Saint John on July 9, 2001, having an area of approximately 2289 square metres (24,639 square feet), to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification; and (d) re-zoning an existing Land for Public Purposes dedication, having an area of approximately 1740 square metres (18,730 square feet), also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 55048656, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-611 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 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 2.19 hectares (5.42 acres), also identified as being the rear portion of PID Number 55154926, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-611 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- law Number C.P. 100-611 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning (a) a parcel of land located at 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 2.19 hectares (5.42 acres), also identified as being the rear portion of PID Number 55154926, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-611 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-613 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 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 0.58 hectares (1.42 acres), also identified as being the front 89-625 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 portion of PID Number 55154926, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a first time: AND FURTHER that third reading not be given until more detailed plans are submitted by the Developer for review and approval of the Planning Advisory Committee and Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-613 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. 100-613 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 131 Daniel Avenue, having an area of approximately 0.58 hectares (1.42 acres), also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 55154926, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-613 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- law Number C.P. 100-614 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning the previously undeveloped portion of the MacAulay Avenue public street right-of-way, which was officially closed by The City of Saint John on July 9, 2001, having an area of approximately 2289 square metres (24,639 square feet), to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-614 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-614 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning the previously undeveloped portion of the MacAulay Avenue public street right-of-way, which was officially closed by The City of Saint John on July 9, 2001, having an area of approximately 2289 square metres (24,639 square feet), to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "R-1A" One Family Residential classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-614 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. 100-615 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a portion of the existing Land for Public Purposes dedication, having an area of approximately 1740 square metres (18,730 square feet), also identified as being the front portion of PID No. 55048656, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, be read a first time. 89-626 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Councillor Trites advised his objection to accepting the proposed piece of Land for Public Purposes and asked how to get cash-in-lieu of land that was no good to the City; and Mr. Baird advised that Council would deal with the Land for Public Purposes issue during the subdivision process after third reading and, although the Planning Advisory Committee has already dealt with and made a recommendation on this issue, he could do a report on what options are available to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-615 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-615 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a portion of the existing Land for Public Purposes dedication, having an area of approximately 1740 square metres (18,730 square feet), also identified as being the front portion of PID No. 55048656, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-615 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the City Manager be requested to develop a proposal dealing with the above Land for Public Purposes issue giving Council a series of options, and it presented along with third reading of the proposed By-law amendment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de rezoner une parcelle de terrain au 131. avenue Daniel Examen d'un rapport du gerant municipal indiquant qu'a la suite de I'audience publique du 17 mars 2003 sur Ie projet de rezonage du terrain situe au 131, avenue Daniel, au cours de laquelle Ie conseil a reporte d'une semaine I'examen de la question pour permettre au personnel d'elaborer une recommandation revisee permettant d'isoler la demande de rezonage pour la construction de maisons en rangee du reste du projet (modification du zonage a << R-1A >> et << R-2 >>), la recommandation a ete revisee pour tenir compte de la volonte du conseil de retarder la troisieme lecture dans Ie cas de la demande de rezonage en vue de la construction de maisons en rangee jusqu'a ce que des plans detailles soient soumis aux fins d'examen et, s'ils sont approuves, une resolution appropriee en vertu de I'article 39 pourrait etre adoptee en vue de I'elaboration de cette proposition. Le rapport presente egalement, en reponse a une demande faite en ce sens, des precisions relativement au transfert de la partie non amenagee de la voie de circulation de I'avenue MacAulay au promoteur et recommande que Ie conseil municipal procede au rezonage du secteur en question: a) une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, dont la superficie est d'environ 2,19 hectares (5,42 acres) et faisant partie de I'arriere du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1 A >> ; b) une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, d'une superficie d'environ 0,58 hectare (1,42 acre) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, la troisieme lecture n'ayant lieu que si des plans detailles sont soumis par Ie promoteur a I'examen du comite consultatif de planification et du conseil municipal; c) une partie non amenagee de la voie de circulation generale de I'avenue MacAulay, fermee officiellement par The City of Saint John Ie 9 juillet 2001, d'une superficie d'environ 2 289 metres carres (24639 pieds carres), afin de faire passer la designation 89-627 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 s'y rapportant a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>; d) une partie du terrain utilise a des fins publiques, d'une superficie d'environ 1 740 metres carres (18 730 pieds carres) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55048656, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-611 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, d'une superficie d'environ 2,19 hectares (5,42 acres) et faisant partie de I'arriere du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-611 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-611 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, d'une superficie d'environ 2,19 hectares (5,42 acres) et faisant partie de I'arriere du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-611 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-613 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, d'une superficie d'environ 0,58 hectare (1,42 acre) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. ET QUE la troisieme lecture n'ait lieu que lorsque des plans detailles auront ete soumis par Ie promoteur a I'examen du comite consultatif de planification et du conseil municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-613 modifiant 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. 100-613 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 131, avenue Daniel, d'une superficie d'environ 0,58 hectare (1,42 acres) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55154926, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet 89-628 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-613 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-614 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une partie auparavant non amenagee de la voie de circulation generale de I'avenue MacAulay, fermee officiellement par The City of Saint John Ie 9 juillet 2001, d'une superficie d'environ 2 289 metres carres (24639 pieds carres), afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-614 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 614 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une partie auparavant non amenagee de la voie de circulation generale de I'avenue MacAulay, fermee officiellement par The City of Saint John Ie 9 juillet 2001, d'une superficie d'environ 2 289 metres carres (24639 pieds carres), afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-614 modifiant 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. 100-615 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain utilise a des fins publiques, d'une superficie d'environ 1 740 metres carres (18 730 pieds carres) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55048656, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Le conseiller Trites fait part de son objection au projet de rezonage de la parcelle de terrain utilise a des fins publiques et demande comment il est possible d'obtenir une compensation pour un terrain qui n'est pas utile a la Ville. M. Baird indique que Ie conseil se penchera sur la question du terrain utilise a des fins publiques lors du processus de lotissement apres la troisieme lecture et, meme si Ie comite consultatif de planification a deja etudie la question et fait une recommandation a ce sujet, qu'il pourrait presenter un rapport sur les options qui s'offrent au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-615 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete 89-629 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 nO C.P. 100-615 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain utilise a des fins publiques, d'une superficie d'environ 1 740 metres carres (18 730 pieds carres) et faisant partie de I'avant du terrain portant Ie NID 55048656, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-615 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QU'une demande soit transmise au gerant municipal pour qu'il elabore une proposition sur les options qui s'offrent au conseil en ce qui concerne la parcelle de terrain utilise a des fins publiques susmentionne et devant etre presentee en prevision de la troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Tender For Janitorial Services On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Jani-King Ltd., in the amount of $5,465 per month, be accepted for the provision of cleaning services to that portion of the City Hall Complex presently occupied by The City of Saint John, for a period of two years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Soumission relative aux services de nettovaQe et d'entretien Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal, QUE I'offre de Jani-King Ltd., etablie a 5 465 $ par mois, soit acceptee en vue de la prestation de services de nettoyage dans la partie du complexe de I'hotel de ville presentement occupee par The City of Saint John, pour une periode de deux ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Uptown Saint John - StrateQic Plan & Vision Consideration was given to a report submitted by Uptown Saint John Inc. - Vision 2010 'A plan to achieve a vision', advising of the strategic planning process initiated in 2002, the key goal of which is to provide focus on a number of key objectives that will have the greatest chance of achieving the 2010 vision for the uptown, setting out its 2010 vision statement and supporting vision statements that will sustain the primary vision; and commenting on the role of its four working committees - Urban Design and Planning, Uptown Development, Marketing and Communications in implementing the work plan. Mike McGraw, President of Uptown Saint John Inc., through a computer- aided presentation, reviewed the above report during which time Peter Asimakos, General Manager, highlighted the role of the four working committees; and the presence at the meeting of several Board members was noted. 7. Uptown Saint John - vision et plan strateQiQue Examen d'un rapport intitule Vision 2010 ~ plan to achieve a vision' et presente par Uptown Saint John Inc. faisant etat du processus de planification strategique lance en 2002, qui vise principalement a etablir les objectifs essentiels les plus susceptibles de concretiser la vision 2010 pour Ie centre-vi lie, presentant la vision 89-630 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 de I'organisme pour 2010 ainsi que des enonces de vision secondaires servant d'appui a la vision fondamentale. Le rapport definit egalement Ie role joue par quatre comites de travail (planification et amenagement urbain, developpement du centre-ville, marketing et communications) dans la mise en 03uvre du plan de travail. Au moyen d'une presentation assistee par ordinateur, Mike McGraw, president de Uptown Saint John Inc., fait un survol du rapport susmentionne, tandis que Peter Asimakos, directeur general, commente Ie role des quatre comites de travail. La presence de plusieurs membres du comite a la reunion est egalement signalee. 10. Tender For Rental Equipment On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement for rental equipment for a 12-month period be awarded to the low tenderer in each case as indicated in the submitted summary of bids. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Soumission relative a la location de materiel Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal, QUE Ie contrat de fourniture pour la location de materiel pendant une periode de 12 mois so it accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie sommaire des soumissions presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Residential Infrastructure Assistance Application #14 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve Residential Infrastructure Assistance application #14 - Kent Homes Ltd. for the development of 15 single-family homes on Honeysuckle Drive with a maximum expenditure of $90,000. Councillor Court expressed concern about liability should the City approve funding in an area where flooding has occurred; and Mr. Baird advised that the engineering plans have yet to be reviewed and approved by the City and, being aware of the flooding history in the area, special attention will be given to ensure that appropriate services and drainage issues are addressed. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting "nay". 11. Demande nO 14 dans Ie cadre du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la demande nO 14 de Kent Homes Ltd. dans Ie cadre du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle pour la construction de 15 habitations unifamiliales sur la promenade Honeysuckle, jusqu'a concurrence de 90000 $. Le conseiller Court fait part de son inquietude quant aux responsabilites de la Ville advenant I'approbation du financement dans une zone qui a deja ete inondee. M. Baird indique que la Ville n'a pas encore examine et approuve les plans techniques et que, compte tenu des risques d'inondation, Ie secteur fera I'objet d'une attention particuliere pour que les dispositions necessaires soient prises afin d'assurer un drainage et des services adequats. 89-631 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Court ayant vote contre. 12. Condition Of BuildinQ At 213 Union Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising, further to Council's March 17, 2003 referral of a letter from Paul Daeres regarding the condition of a building at 213 Union Street, of the Building Inspector's Office dealings with the owner of this building, Ace Appliance Repair Ltd., since 1991, and the Building Inspector will continue to monitor this building and update Council as appropriate, be received and filed. Councillor Chase expressed the view that Council should move forward at this time to have the building torn down; and Councillor Fitzpatrick advised his agreement that the process for demolition should start now. Councillor Teed expressed concern that things alleged in Mr. Daeres' letter were not referenced in the above report, and he would like to see a comparison of the two as one is either mistaken or exaggerated. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase, Fitzpatrick and Teed voting "nay". 12. Etat de I'immeuble du 213. rue Union Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal faisant suite a la lettre de Paul Daeres, transmise par Ie conseille 17 mars 2003, relative a I'etat de I'immeuble situe au 213, rue Union et indiquant que les demarches entreprises en 1991 par Ie bureau de I'inspecteur des batiments aupres du proprietaire de I'immeuble, Ace Appliance Repair Ltd., se poursuivent et que I'inspecteur des batiments continuera a surveiller cet immeuble et a informer Ie conseil au besoin soit accepte et classe. Le conseiller Chase affirme que Ie conseil devrait aller de I'avant et prendre la decision de faire demolir I'immeuble, et Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick est d'accord pour que Ie processus de demolition s'amorce sans tarder. Le conseiller Teed comprend mal que Ie rapport precite ne mentionne pas les allegations de M. Daeres dans sa lettre, et il souhaite que les deux documents soient compares puisque I'un des deux est forcement errone ou exagere. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Chase, Fitzpatrick et Teed ayant vote contre. *12A. NominatinQ Committee Recommendations On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Margaret Totten be appointed to the Board of Directors of Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Councillor Victor Fitzgerald be appointed to the 400th Anniversary Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-632 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Noel Wittrien be appointed to the Board of Directors of Saint John Airport Inc. for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Councillor Eric Teed be appointed to the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *12A. Recommandations du comite des candidatures Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Margaret Totten soit nommee pour sieger au conseil d'administration de Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Ie conseiller Victor Fitzgerald soit nomme pour sieger au comite des fetes du 400e anniversaire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Noel Wittrien soit nom me pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la Saint John Airport Inc. pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, QUE Ie conseiller Eric Teed so it nomme pour sieger au Saint John Ability Advisory Committee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13{a) Municipal Plan Amendment - 159 T0191 Princess Street Consideration was given to a letter from the Assistant Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation have been completed with regard to the submitted application of The Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint John for property located at 159 to 191 Princess Street, and the submitted written objections were received in this regard; and noting the procedure should Council wish to authorize a public hearing on May 12, 2003. 13{b) Consideration was also given to a letter from the Diocese of Saint John requesting deferral of the above-noted application to provide additional time to prepare more detailed plans and to allow the Department of Education an opportunity to complete its work on the content and layout of the required addition which was 89-633 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 anticipated to be in late Mayor early June 2003, and indicating its intent to contact City Planning once this work has been completed. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the application of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John for a Municipal Plan amendment regarding property located at 159 to 191 Princess Street be deferred as requested. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13{a) Modification du plan municipal- du 159 au 191. rue Princess Examen d'une lettre de la secretaire municipale adjointe indiquant qu'a la suite de la procedure de modification du plan municipal, la publication des avis requis et la presentation publique ont eu lieu relativement a la demande de I'eveque catholique de Saint John concernant Ie terrain situe du 159 au 191, rue Princess, et les objections par ecrit ont ete reyues a cet egard. La lettre decrit egalement la procedure que do it suivre Ie conseil pour autoriser la tenue d'une audience publique Ie 12 mai 2003. 13{b) Examen d'une lettre du diocese de Saint John demandant Ie report de la demande susmentionnee afin de disposer du temps necessaire a I'elaboration de plans detailles et de permettre au ministere de l'Education de proceder a I'etude du contenu et de I'amenagement de I'ajout prevu d'ici la fin de mai ou Ie debut de juin 2003, et faisant part de I'intention du diocese de communiquer avec les services de planification de la Ville une fois ce travail termine. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la requete du diocese catholique de Saint John relative au projet de modification du plan municipal en ce qui concerne Ie terrain situe du 159 au 191, rue Princess soit reportee a sa demande. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Zoning By-law Amendment & Imposing Of Section 39 Conditions - 135 University Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By- law Number C.P. 100-612 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 135 University Avenue, having an area of approximately 1393 square metres (15,000 square feet), also identified as being a portion of PID #55149314, from "P" Park to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled "By-law Number C.P. 100-612 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-law Number C.P. 100-612 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 135 University Avenue, having an area of approximately 1393 square metres (15,000 square feet), also identified as being a portion of PID #55149314, from "P" Park to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the said re-zoning be subject to a condition limiting the number of vehicular access points (driveways) to a maximum of one. 89-634 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled "By-law Number C.P. 100-612 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". 14. Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage et imposition des conditions de I'article 39 dans Ie cas du terrain situe au 135. avenue University Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-612 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 135, avenue University, d'une superficie d'environ 1 393 metres carres (15 000 pieds carres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 55149314, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc << P >> a zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-612 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-612 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 135, avenue University, d'une superficie d'environ 1 393 metres carres (15 000 pieds carres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 55149314, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc << P >> a zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. ET QUE, conformement a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, ledit rezonage soit assujetti a une condition limitant a un Ie nombre de points d'acces pour vehicules (entrees). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-612 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 15. Street ClosinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - Sunnyside Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor White 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 the following portion of highway: SUNNYSIDE AVENUE: All that certain portion of Sunnyside Avenue, an undeveloped public street at Eastmount, so-called, in The City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, more particularly described as: "Beginning at a point on the eastern sideline of Rothesay Avenue at its intersection with the southern sideline of the said Sunnyside Avenue; going thence in an easterly direction along the aforesaid southern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue a distance of 524.1' more or less to the intersection of the said southern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue with the rear or eastern sideline of land now or formerly owned by Brunscot Ltd., (formerly Arrow Glass Ltd.); thence at right angles to the said southern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue, in a northerly direction 66' to the northern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue; thence in a westerly direction along the northern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue a distance of 517.2' more or less to the intersection with the eastern sideline of Rothesay Avenue; thence in a southerly direction along the eastern sideline of Rothesay Avenue to the place of beginning; the said parcel of land intended to be a portion of Sunnyside Avenue extending its full width of 66' from the eastern sideline of Rothesay Avenue to a line drawn perpendicular to the southern sideline of Sunnyside Avenue northerly from the northeastern corner of a lot of land 89-635 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 designated as Parcel 26 on Sheet 3 of a Plan of Sewer Pipeline Easement Thorne Avenue to Glen Road (Marsh Creek Scheme) prepared by Murdoch-Lingley Limited, dated February 22, 1972 and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on November 14, 1975 as plan number 188." - be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting.) 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", was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 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 Sunnyside Avenue, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John". (Councillor Court re-entered the meeting.) 15. Modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes - avenue Sunnyside Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant 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 ala fermeture du tronyon de route suivant : AVENUE SUNNYSIDE: Tout Ie tronyon de I'avenue Sunnyside, une rue publique non amenagee dans Ie secteur de Eastmount, dans The City of Saint John, dans Ie comte de Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, plus particulierement decrite comme suit: A partir d'un point du cote est de I'avenue Rothesay a I'intersection du cote sud de ladite avenue Sunnyside; puis, en direction est du cote sud de I'avenue Sunnyside precitee sur une distance de 524,1 pieds approximativement a I'intersection dudit cote sud de I'avenue Sunnyside et de I'arriere ou du cote est du terrain appartenant ou ayant appartenu a Brunscot Ltd. (anciennement Arrow Glass Ltd.); puis, a angles droits dudit cote sud de I'avenue Sunnyside, en direction nord a 66 pieds du cote nord de I'avenue Sunnyside; puis, en direction ouest Ie long du cote nord de I'avenue Sunnyside sur une distance de 517,2 pieds approximativement a I'intersection du cote est de I'avenue Rothesay; puis, en direction sud Ie long du cote est de I'avenue Rothesay jusqu'au point de depart; ladite parcelle de terrain devant faire partie de I'avenue Sunnyside et s'etendant sur toute sa largeur de 66 pieds du cote est de I'avenue Rothesay jusqu'a une ligne tracee perpendiculairement au cote sud de I'avenue Sunnyside, au nord du coin nord-est d'un lot designe comme la parcelle 26 a la page 3 du Plan de servitude pour conduites d'egout de I'avenue Thorne au chemin Glen (projet Marsh Creek) etabli par Murdoch-Lingley Limited Ie 22 fevrier 1972 et depose au bureau d'enregistrement du comte de Saint John Ie 14 novembre 1975 sous Ie numero de plan 188; - so it lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion.) L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. 89-636 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant 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 ala fermeture d'un tronyon de I'avenue Sunnyside, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. (Le conseiller Court se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 16. Water And SeweraQe Bv-Iaw Amendment - Rates And CharQes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By- law To Amend A By-law Respecting Water And Sewerage", with regard to rates and charges, be read. Councillor Teed advised he would not support the proposed motion because there was too much capital expenditure and he did not think it was necessary to increase the rates by that amount this year. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". The by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Water And Sewerage" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Water And Sewerage", with regard to rates and charges, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". Read a third time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Water And Sewerage". 16. Modification de I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts - tarifs et frais Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, relatif aux tarifs et aux frais, soit lu. Le conseiller Teed indique qu'il n'appuiera pas la proposition presentee, considerant que les depenses en capital sont trop importantes et qu'une aussi forte majoration des tarifs n'est pas necessaire cette annee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> est lu integralement. Proposition du maire suppleant White 89-637 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, relatif aux tarifs et aux frais, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. 17. Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission - FundinQ Request On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission requesting funding for capital improvements to the air conditioning and heating ventilation systems at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, and requesting permission and funding to proceed with this project, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Commission du centre aQuatiQue de Saint John - demande de financement Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de la Commission du centre aquatique de Saint John sollicitant une aide financiere pour I'amelioration des systemes de climatisation, de chauffage et de ventilation du centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada et demandant I'autorisation de poursuivre Ie projet soit transmise au gerant municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. New Brunswick Merit Dav Award On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that (1) a New Brunswick Day Merit Awards Committee for the Municipality of Saint John be established; (2) the Committee be composed of not less than 5 nor more than 9 residents of the City of whom at least one shall be under 25 years of age, appointed for up to a two-year term on or before May 30 in each year, and members may be re-appointed for one consecutive term, the function of the Committee to be (a) to promote the concept of New Brunswick Day Merit Awards, (b) to request nominations of citizens within the Municipality from residents, service clubs and community organizations of the Municipality, and (c) receive nominations by June 30; and (3) the appointment of the first members of the Committee be referred to the Nominating Committee for a recommendation to Council. Councillor Teed advised that, according to the Province's criteria, if a municipality were to participate it is to appoint a committee. Mayor McAlary advised that, at the present time, she as Mayor and the Minister concerned review applications received throughout the year, although the Minister has the full say on what is done as it is not a Council initiative. Councillor Fitzpatrick suggested that the Mayor and the Minister should have a discussion in this regard. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the above matter be letter be referred to Minister and the Mayor. The Mayor, in calling for the vote on the initial motion, asked for a show of hands whereupon note was made of the above motion to refer the matter. 89-638 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 18. Certificat de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE 1) un comite des certificats de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick so it mis sur pied dans la municipalite de Saint John; 2) ce comite soit compose de 5 residents de la ville au minimum et de 9 au maximum, I'un d'eux devant avoir moins de 25 ans, qui seraient nommes pour une periode de deux ans au plus tard Ie 30 mai de chaque annee et qui pourraient etre renommes pour une periode consecutive de deux ans. Le comite aurait pour tache a) de faire connaitre les certificats de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick; b) de demander aux residents, aux clubs philanthropiques et aux organismes communautaires de la municipalite de proposer la candidature de residents de la municipalite; c) de recevoir les mises en candidature avant Ie 30 juin; 3) que la nomination des premiers membres du comite fasse I'objet d'une recommandation transmise au conseil par Ie comite des candidatures. Le conseiller Teed indique que, selon les criteres etablis par la province, les municipalites participantes doivent mettre sur pied un comite. Le maire McAlary signale qu'elle examine actuellement avec Ie ministre concerne les demandes reyues au cours de I'annee. Elle ajoute que c'est Ie ministre qui a Ie dernier mot et qu'il ne s'agit pas d'une initiative du conseil. Le conseiller Fitzpatrick suggere que Ie maire et Ie ministre aient une discussion a ce sujet. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question susmentionnee so it soumise au ministre et au maire. Le maire demande un vote a main levee sur la proposition initiale, apres quoi la proposition de renvoi susmentionnee est notee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 19. Perry's Market Ltd. - Recent Report On City Market On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Owner/Manager of Perry's Market Ltd. providing background regarding his situation at the Saint John City Market to allow Council to make a more informed decision regarding the future direction of the Market, having viewed the February 24, 2003 Public Committee of the Whole meeting and having read the City Manager's report to Council at that meeting, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Perry's Market Ltd. - rapport recent sur Ie marche municipal Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre du proprietaire exploitant de Perry's Market Ltd. presentant I'etat de sa situation au marche municipal de Saint John, apres qu'il eut assiste a la reunion publique du comite plenier du 24 fevrier 2003 et lu Ie rapport presente par Ie gerant municipal au cours de cette reunion, afin de permettre au conseil de prendre une decision eclairee relativement a I'orientation future du marche so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Barry OQden - MariQolds On Main Street Proiect On motion of Councillor Desmond 89-639 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL MARCH 24, 2003/LE 24 MARS 2003 Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Barry Odgen advising of the growing number of schools planting marigolds in the community in the Marigolds on Main Street project, be received and filed and Mr. Odgen be thanked for his effort. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Barry OdQen - proiet de marQuerites dorees sur la rue principale Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Barry Odgen signalant Ie nombre croissant d'ecoles qui plantent des marguerites dorees dans la communaute dans Ie cadre du projet de marguerites dorees sur la rue principale soit acceptee et classee, et que des remerciements soient transmis a M. Odgen pour Ie travail qu'il accomplit. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Joan LeGassie - BuildinQ At 127 Charlotte Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Joan LeGassie bringing to Council's attention the condition of the building at 127 Charlotte Street and asking that immediate action be taken with respect to this property, be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Joan LeGassie - immeuble du 127. rue Charlotte Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre de Joan LeGassie portant a I'attention du conseill'etat de I'immeuble situe au 127, rue Charlotte et demandant que des mesures soient prises immediatement soit transmise au gerant municipal pour qu'il prenne les dispositions necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor, in adjourning the meeting, noted that the next regular meeting of Council in open session was scheduled for April 7, 2003 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., and a Public Committee of the Whole meeting would be held March 31, 2003 at 5:00 o'clock p.m. Cloture de la reunion Avant de lever la seance, Ie maire indique que la prochaine reunion publique ordinaire du conseil aura lieu Ie 7 avril 2003, a 19 h, et qu'une reunion publique en comite plenier se tiendra Ie 31 mars 2003, a 17 h. Assistant Common Clerk/secretaire municipale adjointe