2003-04-14_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 fourteenth day of April AD. 2003, at 5:40 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; P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner
of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; S.
Galbraith, Director of Works; B. Morrison, Director of Recreation
and Parks; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; D. Price, Project
Engineer - Water and Wastewater; R. Simonds, Deputy Fire
Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; and Mmes. C. Mosher,
Assistant Common Clerk; and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant.
Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil municipal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel
de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 14 avril 2003 a 17 h 40, 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; P. Woods, gerant municipal adjoint; 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,
contr6leur; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; B.
Morrison, directeur des loisirs et des pares; D. Logan, agent
d'achat; D. Price, ingenieur de projet - eau et eaux usees; R.
Simonds, chef adjoint des pompiers; C. Cogswell, chef de police;
ainsi que Mmes C. Mosher, secretaire municipale adjointe, et J.
Ferrar, adjointe administrative.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Rev. David Nicholson,
Pastor of Douglas Avenue Christian Church, offered the opening prayer.
Mayor McAlary, in noting the change in the starting time for this meeting,
advised that there would be some changes to Council's meeting schedule in the future
due to amendments to the Municipalities Act, the details of which would be provided at
the next Council meeting.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend David
Nicholson, pasteur de la Douglas Avenue Christian Church (Eglise Chretienne), recite la
priere d'ouverture.
Tout en soulignant que la presente reunion commence a une heure
differente, Ie maire McAlary indique qu'il y aura des changements au calendrier des
reunions du conseil en raison des modifications a la Loi sur les municipalites, dont les
details seront fournis a la prochaine reunion du conseil.
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2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the minutes of the
meeting of Common Council, held on April 7, 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 maire suppleant White
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion
du conseil municipal du 7 avril 2003 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of AQenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
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 maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion
so it adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Tender For Asphaltic Concrete Mixes
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender of LaFarge Canada Inc. be accepted for the establishment
of a supply agreement for asphaltic concrete mixes for the duration of the 2003
construction season, in accordance with the unit prices included in the submitted
summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Soumission relative aux melanQes de beton asphaltiQue
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE la soumission de LaFarge Canada Inc. pour la fourniture de melanges
de beton asphaltique pour la duree de la saison de construction 2003 soit acceptee,
conformement aux prix unitaires compris dans Ie sommaire des soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Tender For PrintinQ Visitor Guides
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender of Maritime Press Limited, Pictou, N.S., in the amount of
$38,980.70, be accepted for the printing of 100,000 English and 10,000 French versions
of the Tourism Information Guide for The City of Saint John.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Soumission relative a I'impression de Quides destines aux visiteurs
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE la soumission de Maritime Press Limited (Pictou, N.-E.) au montant de
38980,70 $ pour realiser I'impression de 100000 copies anglaises et de 10000 copies
franyaises du Guide de renseignements touristiques pour The City of Saint John soit
acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Amendments To Municipalities Act
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the report from the
City Manager submitting a copy of the background provided by the Minister of
Environment and Local Government with regard to a series of amendments to the
Municipalities Act, ranging from mundane (opening bank accounts) to more fundamental
issues such as prescribing the duties of the mayor and councillors and limiting the
authority to close council meetings to the public; and advising that staff will undertake a
review of the specific legislative provisions and apprise Council of the consequences of
the amendments and any issues or concerns that may arise, be received and filed.
Councillor Desmond initially made a motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Fitzgerald, to table the above report, whereupon the Mayor suggested a
motion to receive and file in that Council would be receiving a full report at the next
meeting on this matter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Modifications a la Loi sur les municipalites
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal
presentant une copie du dossier fourni par Ie ministre de l'Environnement et des
Gouvernements locaux sur une serie de modifications a la Loi sur les municipalites,
allant de questions ordinaires, comme I'ouverture d'un compte bancaire, a des questions
plus fondamentales, comme la definition des fonctions du maire et des conseillers et la
limitation du pouvoir du conseil de tenir des reunions a huis clos; et indiquant que Ie
personnel entreprendra un examen des dispositions legislatives determinees et avisera
Ie conseil des consequences decoulant des modifications et de toutes questions ou
preoccupations qui peuvent survenir, soit accepte et classe.
Le conseiller Desmond presente d'abord une proposition, appuyee par Ie
conseiller Fitzgerald, afin de reporter Ie rapport precite, apres quoi Ie maire propose
d'accepter et de classer Ie rapport compte tenu que Ie conseil recevra un rapport
complet sur cette question lors de la prochaine reunion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay
Service Extension & Road Construction Proposal
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager seeking
Council's direction on a service extension and road reconstruction proposal for the
Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay area of Millidgeville - a major investment in service
enhancement and future residential development.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council (1) approve a budget of $5,150,000 for the work and
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authorize the City Manager to proceed with the water and wastewater service extension
and road reconstruction project for the Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay area,
subject to funding commitments being secured from UNBSJ, the Province of New
Brunswick Department of Transportation, and Property Management - Proman Ltd., as
outlined in the City Manager's report; (2) authorize the City Manager to proceed with a
program for the sale of City-owned land in the Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay
area, as proposed in the said report and subject to normal Council approval, and to
allocate revenues from such sales to the subject project; and (3) authorize the City
Manager to establish a future development fund, with all lot levies collected from the
Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay and Drury Cove development areas placed in
such fund; request that the City Manager develop terms of reference, for Council's
approval, for expenditures from such fund with a focus towards investments that
promote future development, and further request that the City Manager prepare detailed
recommendations regarding the proposed approach for managing lot levies.
Councillor Court proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor
Fitzpatrick, to refer the above matter to Committee of the Whole for full discussion, and
in proposing the motion Councillor Court indicated that one of the things he wanted to
know about was the financial implication on other projects, for example, a new police
station. The Mayor asked the City Manager to comment on the matter, adding that Mr.
Groody would be making a presentation and indicating that at some point she would ask
the City Solicitor to advise on the appropriateness of referring the matter to Committee of
the Whole.
Mr. Totten highlighted the above report, noting that it did not stipulate that
all of the landowners in that particular looped area would be committing funds to this
project at this point in time; and advised that, while staff has estimated to the best of its
ability the potential for housing starts and has talked to at least two land owners and
seems to have consensus on the lot levies that would be recommended, Council would
essentially be making a capital investment on the basis of agreement with three or four
parties and the City to impose lot levies on land to be developed. Through a computer-
aided presentation, Mr. Groody reviewed the proposed service improvements that would
involve both water and sewerage extensions and street reconstruction for what staff
believed to be the best option for servicing of this area not only for new development but
for people who live there now, and advised that, subject to Council's decision, the
engineering plans and specifications would be ready by the end of April. Mr. Baird
spoke to the proposal that, as dollars were returned to the City through lot levies and
land sales, a future development fund would be established to be utilized in the future for
other such projects; and reviewed the proposed lot levies, the establishment of which
would be the most effective mechanism of ensuring that those who benefit from the
development of the water and sewer lines would also be the ones who contribute to it.
In terms of property tax base potential, Mr. Baird advised that the numbers were based
on an assumption of a $100,000 property tax bill, no change in the tax rate and no
inflationary increases, for a very conservative perspective.
The Mayor, noting the motion on the floor to refer the matter to
Committee of the Whole, advised that, according to the City Solicitor, the issue of how
the City would dispose of its land was the only issue that could be discussed in
Committee and the issue, for example, of whether Council does this project as a priority
or how it relates to a new police station or other issues, would have to be discussed in
open session of Council. The Mayor asked if the mover and seconder wanted to
withdraw the referral motion, noting that discussion could continue on the issue of
referral.
Councillor Trites suggested that Council should have further discussion
on this matter after Mr. Beckett's presentation at the next meeting on the long-term
financial outlook for the City. Following discussion the Mayor expressed the
understanding that the referral motion to Committee of the Whole could be on land only,
and the other issues raised could be referred to the City Manager to come back to open
session of Council, whereupon Councillor Trites raised a point of order on the basis of
his understanding that the mover and seconder had accepted his suggestion to refer the
matter for further discussion after Mr. Beckett gives his open presentation next week on
the financial future of the City, the intent being for discussion to take place in open
session of Council at that time. The Mayor, having received confirmation that the mover
and seconder had agreed accordingly, called for the question on the referral motion.
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(Councillor Titus entered the meeting during discussion in the above
regard).
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred for further discussion in open session of Council next week after Council
receives the overall future projection presentation by the Commissioner of Finance.
Question being taken, the referral motion was lost with the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor and Councillors Ball, Chase, Desmond and Fitzgerald voting "nay".
The Mayor proceeded to call for the question on the original motion to
adopt the City Manager's recommendation whereupon Councillor Trites proposed to
move to the public hearings scheduled for this meeting and to continue discussion after
on the basis that the Council members had not yet spoken to the original motion.
12. Proposition relative au prolongement des services et a la refection
de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis
Examen d'un rapport du gerant municipal en vue de recevoir les
directives du conseil sur la proposition de prolongement des services et de refection de
routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis, a Millidgeville
- un investissement majeur pour ameliorer les services et realiser I'amenagement
residentiel futuro
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal 1) approuve un budget de 5 150000 $ pour la mise
en 03uvre des travaux et autorise Ie gerant municipal a aller de I'avant en ce qui
concerne Ie projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et de refection de
routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis, sous reserve
des engagements de financement garantis par I'UNBSJ, Ie ministere du Transport du
Nouveau-Brunswick et Property Management - Proman Ltd., comme I'indique Ie rapport
du gerant municipal; 2) autorise Ie gerant municipal a lancer un programme en vue de
vendre un terrain dont la Ville est proprietaire dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et
de la baie Kennebecasis, comme Ie propose ledit rapport, sous reserve de I'approbation
normale du conseil, et d'affecter les recettes provenant de la vente au projet en
question; 3) autorise Ie gerant municipal a mettre sur pied un fonds d'amenagement
futur dans lequel seront verses tous les imp6ts preleves sur les lotissements des zones
d'extension du chemin Sandy Point, de la baie Kennebecasis et de Drury Cove;
demande que Ie gerant municipal, sous reserve de I'approbation du conseil, definisse les
conditions relatives aux depenses provenant du fonds, notamment les investissements
visant a promouvoir I'amenagement futur, et demande egalement que la Ville fasse des
recommandations detaillees sur la demarche proposee pour la gestion des imp6ts sur
les lotissements.
Le conseiller Court presente une proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller
Fitzpatrick, pour que la question precitee soit soumise au comite plenier afin d'en
discuter de maniere complete et, tout en presentant sa proposition, Ie conseiller Court
indique qu'un des points qu'il souhaite definir porte sur les repercussions financieres a
I'egard d'autres projets, comme un nouveau poste de police. Le maire demande au
gerant municipal de s'exprimer sur la question, ajoutant que M. Groody fera une
presentation et indiquant que, Ie moment venu, elle demandera a I'avocat municipal de
se prononcer sur la pertinence de soumettre la question au comite plenier.
M. Totten presente ses observations sur Ie rapport precite, precisant que
ce rapport ne prevoit pas que tous les proprietaires fonciers situes dans ce secteur
particulier en forme de boucle engageront des fonds dans ce projet a ce moment-ci. II
indique que, bien que Ie personnel ait evalue de son mieux Ie potentiel de mise en
chantier et qu'il ait discute avec au moins deux proprietaires fonciers ou I'on semblait
etre unanime quant aux imp6ts sur les lotissements a recommander, Ie conseil
procederait essentiellement a un investissement en capital fonde sur I'entente avec
trois ou quatre parties et la Ville en vue de prelever des imp6ts sur les terrains a
amenager. Au moyen d'une presentation assistee par ordinateur, M. Groody procede a
I'examen du projet d'amelioration des services portant sur Ie prolongement du reseau
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d'aqueduc et d'egouts et la refection de routes qui, pour Ie personnel, semblait
representer Ie meilleur choix pour raccorder ce secteur, non seulement pour les
nouveaux lotissements, mais egalement pour les gens qui y vivent presentement, et
indiquant que, sous reserve de la decision du conseil, les plans et les specifications
techniques seraient prets a la fin d'avril. M. Baird parle de la proposition, precisant que,
comme des sommes ont ete retournees a la Ville grace aux imp6ts preleves sur les
lotissements et les ventes de terrain, Ie fonds d'amenagement futur serait mis sur pied
pour servir dans Ie cadre d'autres projets de ce genre dans I'avenir; et examine Ie projet
d'imp6t sur les lotissements, dont la mise en place representerait Ie mecanisme Ie plus
efficace pour s'assurer que ceux qui profitent de I'amenagement des reseaux d'aqueduc
et d'egout sont egalement ceux qui y contribuent. En ce qui concerne I'assiette de
l'imp6t foncier, M. Baird indique que les nombres se fondent sur I'hypothese d'un imp6t
foncier preleve sur une propriete de 100 000 $, sans variation du taux d'imposition, ni
augmentation de I'inflation, afin de maintenir une perspective tres prudente.
Le maire, considerant la proposition visant a soumettre la question au
comite plenier, indique que, selon I'avocat municipal, la question portant sur la demarche
que la Ville entend adopter pour I'alienation de son terrain est la seule question dont on
peut debattre au comite et que la question visant, par exemple, a determiner si ce projet
est prioritaire pour Ie conseil ou de quelle maniere on etablit un rapport entre ce projet et
un nouveau poste de police ou d'autres questions, devra etre discutee lors d'une reunion
publique du conseil. Le maire demande si I'auteur de la proposition et Ie conseiller qui
I'appuie souhaitent retirer la proposition, precisant que la discussion pourrait continuer
sur la question du renvoi.
Le conseiller Trites suggere que Ie conseil poursuive Ie debat sur la
question apres la presentation de M. Beckett sur les perspectives financieres a long
terme de la Ville lors de la prochaine reunion. Apres la discussion, Ie maire declare
com prendre que la proposition qui sera presentee au comite plenier portera seulement
sur Ie terrain et que les autres questions sou levees pourront etre soumises au gerant
municipal pour etre presentees lors de la reunion publique en comite plenier, apres quoi
Ie conseiller Trites souleve une objection en affirmant comprendre que I'auteur de la
proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie ont accepte sa suggestion de poursuivre Ie debat
sur la question apres la presentation que donnera M. Beckett la semaine prochaine sur
I'avenir financier de la ville, dont I'intention est d'engager une discussion lors de la
seance publique du conseil. Le maire, ayant reyu la confirmation que I'auteur de la
proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie ont, par consequent, accepte la suggestion,
demande que la proposition so it soumise au vote.
(Le conseiller Titus arrive a la reunion au cours de la discussion a cet
effet. )
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'on poursuive la discussion sur
la question precitee lors de la seance publique du conseilla semaine prochaine apres la
presentation des previsions globales par Ie commissaire aux finances.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee, Ie maire, Ie maire suppleant,
ainsi que les conseillers Ball, Chase, Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre.
Le maire demande Ie vote sur la proposition initiale en vue d'adopter la
recommandation du gerant municipal, apres quoi Ie conseiller Trites propose de passer
aux audiences publiques prevues au cours de cette reunion et de poursuivre ensuite la
discussion en tenant compte du fait que les membres du conseil n'ont pas encore
discute de la proposition initiale.
4{a) ZoninQ By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 251 Watson Street
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 251
Watson Street, having an area of approximately 1020 square metres (10,980 square
feet), also identified as being PID Numbers 00366708,55116750,55116776 and
55116768, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business
classification, to convert the existing five-unit apartment building into a four-unit building
with a personal service shop (day spa), as requested by Nadine Hebert, and no written
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objections were received in this regard, with 4{c) a letter from the applicant having been
received.
4{b)
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and three letters considered by
the Committee at its April 8, 2003 meeting at which, after a lengthy discussion regarding
the application which included discussion on how the proposal could be changed in
order to satisfy the home occupation standards and avoid the necessity of re-zoning the
property, the Committee resolved to adopt the staff recommendation; and
recommending that the application be denied.
Claire Hebert of 251 Watson Street, appearing in support of the proposed
amendment, advised that she was the owner of the house in which her two daughters
wanted to open a business, and spoke to the need of a day spa of this nature in the City
based on an across-Canada survey. Mrs. Hebert, referring to a petition submitted with
the above-mentioned letter from the applicant, also advised that her neighbours see no
problem with parking and traffic in the area. Responding to questions, Mrs. Hebert
confirmed that there would probably be only three or four clients a day, at the most four
when at full business and off-street parking for seven could be provided, although the
By-law required eleven, and expressed a willingness to do what Building and Inspection
Services indicated needed to be done on the subject property as set out in the above-
mentioned report from Planning staff.
Natalie Hebert, speaking in support of the proposed amendment, advised
the benefit to her, as a massage therapist, of being able to operate from the subject
property.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-616 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John",
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 251 Watson Street, from "R-2" One and Two
Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business 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. 100-616 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. 100-616 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint
John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 251 Watson Street, from "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business 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. 100-616 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 correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4(a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de
modifier Ie zonaQe d'une parcelle de terrain au 251. rue Watson
La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete
publies relativement au projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 251, rue
Watson, d'une superficie d'environ 1 020 metres carres (10 980 pieds carres)
(NID 00366708,55116750,55116776 et 55116768), afin de faire passer la designation
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s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a
zone commerciale locale << B-1 >> et de permettre la conversion de I'immeuble
d'habitation existant de cinq logements en immeuble de quatre logements abritant un
etablissement de soins personnels (centre de sante de jour), ala demande de Nadine
Hebert, ajoutant qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard et qu'une lettre
de la requerante a ete reyue [point 4{c)].
4{b)
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification accompagne
d'une copie du rapport du personnel de planification et de trois lettres etudiees par Ie
conseil a sa reunion du 8 avril 2003 au cours de laquelle, a la suite de longues
discussions au sujet de la demande, portant notamment sur la maniere dont la
proposition pourrait etre modifiee en vue de respecter les normes de travail a domicile et
d'eviter Ie rezonage du terrain, Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du
personnel visant a faire rejeter la demande.
A I'appui de la modification proposee, Claire Hebert, proprietaire de la
maison du 251, rue Watson ou ses deux filles veulent demarrer leur entreprise, indique
que, selon un sondage effectue a I'echelle du pays, il existe une demande reelle pour ce
genre de centre de sante de jour dans la ville. Mme Hebert, faisant mention de la petition
accompagnant la lettre susmentionnee de la requerante, affirme egalement que ses
voisins ne croient pas que Ie stationnement et la circulation dans Ie secteur posent un
probleme. Repondant aux questions, Mme Hebert confirme que Ie nombre de clients ne
serait probablement que de trois par jour, quatre tout au plus dans les periodes de
pointe, et qu'un stationnement hors rue de sept places pourrait etre fourni, bien que
I'arrete en exige onze; et souligne sa volonte de proceder aux travaux requis par les
services de construction et d'inspection sur la propriete en question, comme I'indique Ie
rapport susmentionne du personnel de planification.
Parlant en faveur du projet de modification, Nathalie Hebert souligne
I'avantage pour elle de pouvoir travailler, en tant que massotherapeute, dans la propriete
en question.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-
616 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 251, rue Watson afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a zone
commerciale locale << B-1 >>, 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. 100-616 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nOC.P.
100-616 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 251, rue Watson afin de faire passer la designation
s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a
zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, 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. 100-616 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la correspondance relative au projet
de modification precite so it acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5{a) ZoninQ By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 540 Westmorland Road
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 540
Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1.2 hectares (3 acres), also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 307397, from "B-2" General Business and
"P" Park to "SC" Shopping Centre classification, to permit an approximately 20,000
square foot expansion to the Exhibition Plaza Cinemas and additional surface parking,
as requested by Exhibition Plaza Inc., and no written objections were received in this
regard.
5{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered by the Committee at
its April 8, 2003 meeting at which the Committee adopted the staff recommendation;
noting that a further recommendation concerning the subdivision aspect of the
application will be provided should first and second readings to the requested re-zoning
be given by Council; and recommending that (1) Common Council re-zone the parcel of
land as described above, from "B-2" General Business and "P" Park to "SC" Shopping
Centre classification; (2) pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the
proposed development of a shopping centre on the parcel of land identified as 540
Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1.2 hectares (3 acres), also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 307397, be subject to the following
conditions: (a) development of the re-zoned areas shall be limited to the proposed
expansion of the adjacent Exhibition Plaza development, resulting in a maximum floor
area for the entire unenclosed mall of no more than 80,000 square feet; (b) drainage of
the site shall be constructed in accordance with a detailed drainage plan which will be
prepared for the applicant by a registered engineer, licensed to practice in the Province
of New Brunswick, and approved by the Chief City Engineer; (c) location, design and
construction of access (including reinstatement of concrete curb/sidewalk) are subject to
the approval of the Chief City Engineer; (d) parking area shall be paved and enclosed
with poured-in-place concrete curbs; (e) all utility services will be located underground;
(f) all areas not occupied by buildings, parking areas, driveways, loading areas and
sidewalks shall be landscaped in accordance with a plan prepared by the applicant and
approved by the Development Officer, such plan to illustrate a minimum of 20 feet of
landscaped area between the road allowance and the parking area; (g) the owner of the
property must convey to the City a 10-metre wide (33-foot) easement for a drainage
ditch or storm sewer along the rear of the residential properties facing Braemar Drive,
such conveyance to take place prior to, or at the same time as, approval and filing of the
subdivision plan for the subject site; (h) the developer must construct a landscaped
buffer with a minimum width of 5 metres (16.5 feet) consisting of a landscaped berm and
privacy fence, similar to that shown in the submitted plans, between the proposed
parking lot and the 10-metre (33-foot) drainage easement mentioned in condition (g); (i)
exterior lighting must be designed and constructed in a manner that prevents rays of
light from shifting onto adjacent properties; 0) no building permit (except site preparation)
shall be issued without the plans required in (b), (c) and (f) being submitted and
approved as required; and (k) all work required in (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) must be
completed within one year of building permit approval; and further that upon re-zoning of
the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in
conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein; and (3) Common Council
(a) initiate the process of re-zoning the remaining "B-2" General Business portion of the
Exhibition Association lands located to the rear of the Exhibition Plaza property, being a
portion of PID Number 307397, from "B-2" General Business back to "P" Park; (b) refer
the proposed re-zoning to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation; and (c) authorize the necessary advertising in this regard, with the
public hearing to be held on May 26, 2003.
Charles Swanton, Secretary of the Saint John Exhibition Association,
addressed Council in support of the proposed amendment, indicating the Association's
support, in particular, of vesting a drainage easement to the City and the proposed re-
zoning of the remaining "B-2" General Business portion of the Association's lands back
to the "P" Park classification.
Myles Martin appeared on behalf of Exhibition Plaza Inc., in support of the
application, offered to respond to any questions in this regard and expressed agreement
with Planning staff's report.
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On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-
law Number C.P. 100-617 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint
John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 540 Westmorland Road, from "B-2"
General Business and "P" Park to "SC" Shopping Centre classification, be read a first
time:
AND FURTHER that as recommended by the Planning Advisory
Committee, Common Council (a) initiate the process of re-zoning the remaining "B-2"
General Business portion of the Exhibition Association lands located to the rear of the
Exhibition Plaza property, being a portion of PID Number 307397, from "B-2" General
Business back to "P" Park; (b) refer the proposed re-zoning to the Planning Advisory
Committee for a report and recommendation; and (c) authorize the necessary
advertising in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on May 26, 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-617 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. 100-617 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint
John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 540 Westmorland Road, from "B-2"
General Business and "P" Park to "SC" Shopping Centre 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. 100-617 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 correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5(a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier
Ie zonaQe d'une parcelle de terrain au 540. chemin Westmorland
La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete
publies relativement a un projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 540,
chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare (3 acres) et portant Ie NID
307397, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale
<< B-2 >> et de zone de pare << P >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >> et de permettre
I'agrandissement des cinemas Exhibition Plaza et I'amenagement d'une aire de
stationnement supplementaire sur une superficie d'environ 20 000 pieds carres, a la
demande d'Exhibition Plaza Inc., et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet
egard.
5{b)
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification accompagne
d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie a la reunion du
8 avril 2003 a laquelle Ie comite a adopte la recommandation du personnel; indiquant
qu'une autre recommandation relative a I'aspect lotissement de la demande sera
formulee si la premiere et la deuxieme lectures de la demande de rezonage sont faites
par Ie conseil; et recommandant que 1) Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage de ladite
parcelle de terrain, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >> et zone de pare << P >> a zone de centre commercial
<< SC >>; 2) en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie projet de construction d'un
centre commercial sur Ie terrain situe au 540, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie
d'environ 1,2 hectare (3 acres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 307397, so it
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assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) I'amenagement de la partie rezonee do it etre limite
au projet d'agrandissement de Exhibition Plaza, ce qui correspond a une surface de
plancher maximale de 80 000 pieds carres pour I'ensemble du centre commercial non
ferme; b) Ie drainage du site do it etre etabli conformement a un plan de drainage detaille
qui sera prepare pour Ie requerant par un ingenieur agree, autorise a exercer dans la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick et approuve par I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
c) I'emplacement, la conception et la construction d'acces (y compris les bordures et les
trottoirs de beton) doivent etre soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
d) Ie pare de stationnement do it etre pave et etre dote de bordures de beton coulees sur
place; e) tous les services publics doivent etre situes au sous-sol; f) toutes les zones
non occupees par les immeubles, les aires de stationnement, les allees, les aires de
chargement et les trottoirs doivent etre des espaces paysagers conformement a un plan
prepare par Ie requerant et approuve par I'agent d'amenagement, qui do it comprendre
un minimum de 20 pieds d'espace paysager entre la reserve routiere et I'aire de
stationnement; g) Ie proprietaire du terrain do it transferer a la Ville une servitude de
10 metres de large (33 pieds) pour la construction d'un fosse de drainage ou d'egouts
pluviaux Ie long de la partie arriere des proprietes residentielles situees face a la
promenade Braemar, ce transfert devant avoir lieu avant ou en meme temps que
I'approbation et Ie classement du plan de lotissement du site en question; h) Ie
promoteur doit amenager une zone tampon paysagere d'une largeur minimale de
5 metres (16,5 pieds) composee d'une butte artificielle et d'une cl6ture, semblable a
celie qui est indiquee sur les plans presentes, entre I'aire de stationnement proposee et
la servitude de 10 metres (33 pieds) pour Ie drainage mention nee a la condition g);
i) I'eclairage exterieur doit etre conyu et construit de maniere a eviter que la lumiere ne
parvienne aux proprietes adjacentes; j) aucun permis de construction (a I'exception de
celui relatif a la preparation du site) ne sera delivre avant que les plans requis aux points
b), c) et f) n'aient ete soumis et approuves au besoin; k) tous les travaux requis
conformement aux points b), c), d), f) et h) doivent etre termines dans les 12 mois
suivant I'approbation du permis; et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et
tout immeuble ou structure qui s'y trouve soient amenages et utilises conformement a la
proposition et aux conditions stipulees; 3) Ie conseil municipal a) amorce Ie processus
de rezonage des autres terrains d'Exhibition Association situes dans la zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >> a I'arriere du terrain d'Exhibition Plaza portant Ie
NID 307397, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone commerciale
generale << B-2 >> a zone de pare << P >>; b) soumette Ie projet de rezonage au comite
consultatif de planification en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport contenant une
recommandation; c) autorise la publication des avis requis a cet egard, I'audience
publique devant avoir lieu Ie 26 mai 2003.
A I'appui du projet de modification, Charles Swanton, secretaire de la
Saint John Exhibition Association, fait part au conseil du soutien de I'association, plus
particulierement pour ce qui est de I'acquisition par la Ville d'une servitude de drainage
et du projet de rezonage des terrains de I'association afin de faire passer la designation
s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a zone de pare << P >>.
Myles Martin, qui se presente devant Ie conseil a I'appui de la demande,
propose de repondre a toutes les questions a ce sujet et accepte les conclusions du
rapport du personnel de planification.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P.
100-617 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 540, chemin Westmorland, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et zone de pare << P >>
a zone de centre commercial << SC >>; fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif de planification, QUE Ie
conseil municipal a) amorce Ie processus de rezonage des autres terrains d'Exhibition
Association situes dans la zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a I'arriere du terrain
d'Exhibition Plaza portant Ie NID 307397, afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a zone de pare << P >>; b) soumette Ie
projet de rezonage au comite consultatif de planification en vue de I'etablissement d'un
rapport contenant une recommandation; c) autorise la publication des avis requis a cet
egard, I'audience publique devant avoir lieu Ie 26 mai 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-617 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.
100-617 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 540, chemin Westmorland, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et zone de pare << P >>
a zone de centre commercial << SC >>; 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. 100-617 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la correspondance relative au
projet de modification precite soit acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6{a) ZoninQ By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 648 Westmorland Road
The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 648
Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1,000 square metres (10,764
square feet), also identified as being PID Number 55161897, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, to permit the use of
the property for a one or two family dwelling, not intended to be used in conjunction with
an institutional use, as requested by the Parish of Cold brook and St. Mary's, and no
written objections were received in this regard.
6{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report; and recommending that
Common Council re-zone the parcel of land as described above, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification.
Scott MacDonald appeared in support of the application, offering to
respond to questions and indicating agreement with the above report.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled,
"By-law Number C.P. 100-618 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint
John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 648 Westmorland Road, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two 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. 100-618 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. 100-618 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint
John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 648 Westmorland Road, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-618 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 correspondence
regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6(a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier
Ie zonaQe d'une parcelle de terrain au 648. chemin Westmorland
La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete
publies relativement a un projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
648, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1 000 metres carres (10 764 pieds
carres) et portant Ie NID 55161897, 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 de permettre I'utilisation du terrain pour la construction d'une
habitation unifamiliale ou bifamiliale n'etant pas destinee a un usage collectif, a la
demande de Parish of Cold brook and St. Mary's, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete
reyue a cet egard.
6{b)
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif de planification contenant une
copie du rapport du personnel de planification et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal
modifie Ie zonage de la parcelle de terrain decrite ci-dessus afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-2 >> a zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>.
A I'appui de la demande, Scott MacDonald se presente devant Ie conseil
afin de repondre aux questions et se dit en faveur de la recommandation contenue dans
Ie rapport susmentionne.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P.
100-618 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 648, chemin Westmorland, 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 >>, 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. 100-618 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.
100-618 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 648, chemin Westmorland, 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 >>, 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. 100-618 modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la correspondance relative au
projet de modification precite soit acceptee et classee.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Municipal Plan Amendment - 11 KinQ William Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment
to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land with an area
of approximately 16 hectares (40 acres), located on the east side of King William Road
immediately north of Highway No.1, having civic address 11 King William Road, also
identified as being PID Number 55159719, from Low Density Residential to Business
Park classification, to permit re-zoning of the property from "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential to "BP" Business Park classification and subsequent development
of a proposed business park, as requested by General Freight Carriers Inc.
(Deputy Mayor White withdrew from the meeting.)
7. Modification du plan municipal- 11. chemin KinQ William
Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal visant a
modifier la designation dans I'annexe 2-A, relative au plan d'utilisation future des terres,
afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
16 hectares (40 acres), situee au 11, chemin King William, du c6te est du chemin King
William, au nord de la route nO 1, et portant Ie NID 55159719, de zone residentielle de
faible densite a zone de pare commercial, et de permettre Ie rezonage du terrain de
zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone
de pare commercial << BP >> en vue de la construction d'un pare commercial, a la
demande de General Freight Carriers Inc.
(Le maire suppleant White quitte la reunion.)
8. Municipal Plan Amendment - 2075 Loch Lomond Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment
to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land with an area
of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 metres), located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road, also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 325209, from Low Density Residential to
Neighbourhood Centre classification, to permit re-zoning of the property from "RS-1"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification and
subsequent development of a neighbourhood commercial centre, as requested by
Dennis and Judianne Luck (Eire Holdings).
(Councillors Fitzgerald and Titus withdrew from the meeting.)
8. Modification du plan municipal - 2075. chemin Loch Lomond
Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal visant a
modifier la designation dans I'annexe 2-A, relative au plan d'utilisation future des terres,
afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
1,8 hectares (4,5 metres), situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et faisant partie du
terrain portant Ie NID 325209, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre
commercial de voisinage et de permettre Ie rezonage du terrain de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone commerciale
generale << B-2 >> en vue de la construction d'un centre commercial de voisinage, a la
demande de Dennis et Judianne Luck (Eire Holdings).
(Les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Titus quittent la reunion.)
The Mayor, noting the presence at the meeting of representatives of Ernst
& Young - the City's auditors, asked that Council consider agenda item 19 at this time.
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that agenda item 19 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Le maire souligne la presence a la reunion de representants de Ernst &
Young, les verificateurs de The City of Saint John, et demande au conseil que Ie
point 19 de I'ordre du jour soit examine des maintenant.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie point 19 de I'ordre du jour so it
examine des maintenant.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
19. Finance Committee - 2002 Financial Statements (a) General Fund
(b) Water and SeweraQe Utility. (c) Reserve And Trust Funds
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Desmond, Chair of the
Finance Committee, submitting the 2002 audited Financial Statements for The City of
Saint John General Fund, Water and Sewerage Utility and Reserve and Trust Funds to
be presented at this meeting, at which time any questions related to the audit should be
directed to Ernst & Young representatives in attendance and any questions relating to
the operating results or the financial position of the General Fund or Utility should be
directed to the Commissioner of Finance; also submitting general commentary from the
Commissioner of Finance on the operating results indicating that the Statements are
stamped Oraft simply to reflect that final statements cannot be issued until Common
Council has approved them, and advising the major factors contributing to the net
surplus for the year in the General Operating Fund of $104,442 - both positive and
negative variances, and also that the Water and Sewerage Utility ended the year with a
surplus of $333,283, with no further commentary presented at this time, given the
extensive public discussion on the future finances of the Utility over the past several
months.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the audited Financial
Statements of the City of Saint John General Fund, the Water and Sewerage Utility and
the Reserve and Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2002, be approved as
presented.
Mr. Beckett introduced City auditors William Higgins and Michael Bishop,
and Mr. Higgins, in addressing Council, reviewed the Auditors' Report in the Financial
Statements, the Auditors' opinion being that the Financial Statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the City of these Funds as at December 31,
2002 and the results of its operations and the source and application of its capital
financing for the year then ended in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles adopted for New Brunswick municipalities.
(Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Fitzgerald and Titus re-entered the
meeting during the above comments.)
Mr. Yeomans, through a computer-aided presentation, reviewed the
major factors contributing to the surplus in the General Fund as set out in the above-
mentioned general commentary from the Commissioner of Finance; and Mr. Beckett
highlighted the Notes to Financial Statements for the General Fund, and commented on
the Fleet Replacement Fund of $960,000, the disposition of which would be before
Council in the next couple of months.
(Councillors Fitzpatrick and Trites withdrew from the meeting during the
above comments.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Comite des finances - etats financiers 2002 a) fonds d'administration,
b) reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQouts. c) fonds en fiducie et fonds de reserve.
Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Desmond, president du comite des
finances, accompagne des etats financiers verifies 2002 relatifs au fonds
d'administration, au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et aux fonds en fiducie et de reserve
de The City of Saint John, presentes a cette reunion, au cours de laquelle toute question
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relative a la verification doit etre adressee aux representants de Ernst & Young, presents
a ladite reunion, et toute question relative aux resultats des activites ou a la situation
financiere dans Ie cas du fonds d'administration ou du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts do it
etre adressee au commissaire aux finances. La lettre fait egalement etat de remarques
generales du commissaire aux finances relativement aux resultats des activites, qui
indique que les etats financiers sont consideres comme provisoires tant qu'ils n'ont pas
ete approuves par Ie conseil municipal, qui parle des principaux facteurs ayant contribue
au surplus net de 104 442 $ du fonds general d'administration pour I'exercice, ainsi que
des ecarts budgetaires positifs et negatifs, et qui signale enfin qu'un surplus de
333 283 $ a ete enregistre a la fin de I'exercice pour Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts,
sans faire d'autres commentaires pour Ie moment, etant donne les nombreuses
discussions publiques ayant eu lieu au cours des derniers mois sur I'avenir des finances
du service public.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE les etats financiers verifies de The
City of Saint John relatifs au fonds d'administration, au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et
aux fonds en fiducie et de reserve pour I'exercice termine Ie 31 decembre 2002 soient
approuves sans modification.
M. Beckett presente William Higgins et Michael Bishop, verificateurs de
The City of Saint John. M. Higgins s'adresse au conseil et presente Ie rapport des
verificateurs accompagnant les etats financiers, indiquant que les verificateurs sont
d'avis que les etats financiers presentent fidelement, a tous egards importants, la
situation financiere de la Ville relativement a ces fonds au 31 decembre 2002 et que la
presentation de I'information financiere relative aux resultats des activites ainsi qu'a la
provenance et a I'utilisation des fonds d'immobilisations pour I'exercice termine est
conforme aux principes comptables generalement reconnus et adoptes par les
municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick.
(Le maire suppleant White et les conseillers Fitzgerald et Titus se joignent
de nouveau a la reunion au cours de I'intervention susmentionnee.)
Au moyen d'une presentation assistee par ordinateur, M. Yeomans
examine les principaux facteurs ayant contribue au surplus du fonds d'administration
dont Ie commissaire aux finances a fait mention precedemment. M. Beckett reprend les
principaux points presentes dans les notes accompagnant les etats financiers relatifs au
fonds d'administration et parle du fonds de remplacement du pare de vehicules qui
s'eleve a 960 000 $, somme dont la repartition sera presentee au conseil d'ici quelques
mois.
(Les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Trites quittent la reunion au cours de
I'intervention susmentionnee.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.
The Mayor noted the original motion on the floor from earlier in the
meeting, under agenda item 12, to adopt the City Manager's recommendation with
respect to the Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay service extension and road
construction proposal.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
Councillor Fitzpatrick advised his concern about not knowing what the
City's return on its investment would be for this proposal, as well as its cost and what
might suffer because of it, thus he would like to see the whole picture in terms of what
would be done with respect to a police station and such and what the City's borrowing
requirements would be for the next couple of years based on that, suggesting there
should be more discussion on this matter. Councillor Court made the observation that
one decision leads to a next, either positively or negatively, and Council may be affecting
other things in approving this proposal, and expressed the view that Council would be
unwise to make this decision without hearing from Mr. Beckett one week away on the
financial needs and what the Council can or cannot do next year based on the City's
financial situation. Councillor Trites asked if Council would hear back from staff that
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funding commitments were in place from the various groups prior to a tender call going
out as he would like to know in advance that this was done prior to moving ahead with
section (1) of the recommendation; and Mr. Totten advised that he would undertake to
make sure that the commitments had been presented either as an agenda or an
information item before issuing a tender. Councillor Teed spoke to the motion on the
basis that he could not support the City committing itself to selling a hundred lots of City
property without any commitment whatsoever as to time; advised that, with regard to the
future development fund, he could not support the so-called money from the lots going
into the fund and not into the project as it would put the price and the taxes up for
everybody, and suggested that section (1) should be amended to include that any lot
sales would not be subject to a HIP grant in relation to the property.
(Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting during the above discussion.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Fitzpatrick and Teed voting "nay".
12.
Le maire considere la proposition initiale presentee plus tot lors de la
reunion, qui constitue Ie point 12 de I'ordre du jour, en vue d'adopter la recommandation
du gerant municipal concernant la proposition de prolongement des services et de
refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se dit preoccupe de ne pas connaitre Ie
rendement du capital investi par la Ville relativement a cette proposition, son cout de
mise en 03uvre et les secteurs qui pourraient en subir les contrecoups; par consequent,
il souhaiterait evaluer I'ensemble de la situation concernant Ie projet de realisation d'un
poste de police ou d'autres edifices du genre et determiner les besoins de la Ville en
matiere d'emprunts au cours des prochaines annees d'apres la proposition, ce qui
suggere qu'il serait bon de poursuivre les discussions sur Ie sujet. Le conseiller Court
remarque qu'une decision en entralne une autre, qu'elle soit positive ou negative, et la
decision du conseil d'approuver cette proposition peut avoir des repercussions dans
d'autres secteurs, et affirme que, selon lui, il ne serait pas sage que Ie conseil prenne
une decision sans permettre a M. Beckett de s'exprimer sur les besoins financiers de la
Ville et sur ce que Ie conseil peut ou ne peut faire I'an prochain compte tenu de la
situation financiere de la Ville. Le conseiller Trites demande si Ie personnel tiendra Ie
conseil au courant de la mise en place d'engagements de financement provenant de
divers groupes avant de proceder a un appel d'offre etant donne qu'il souhaiterait savoir
a I'avance qu'on a mene a bien cette etape avant d'aller de I'avant avec Ie paragraphe 1)
de la recommandation; et M. Totten indique qu'il s'assurera que les engagements auront
ete presentes sous la forme d'un ordre du jour ou a titre d'information avant de proceder
a un appel d'offres. Le conseiller Teed parle de la proposition partant du principe qu'il
ne pouvait pas appuyer la Ville qui s'engage a vendre une centaine de terrains lui
appartenant sans se fixer d'echeance; indique que, en ce qui concerne Ie fonds
d'amenagement futur, il ne peut appuyer Ie prelevement de soi-disant sommes issues
des lots et versees dans Ie fond, non dans Ie projet, etant donne que cette demarche
augmenterait les prix et les impots pour tout Ie monde, et suggere que Ie paragraphe 1)
so it modifie pour prevoir que toute vente de terrain ne soit pas assujettie a une
subvention du HIP en ce qui a trait ala propriete.
(Le conseiller Trites se joint de nouveau a la reunion au cours de la
discussion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court,
Fitzpatrick et Teed ayant vote contre.
13. Street Surface Maintenance ProQram - 2003
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager submitting a list of streets in the 2003 Surface Maintenance Program for which
funding of $1,410,000 and $130,000 has been included in the General Fund Operating
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Budget and Water and Sewerage Operating Budget, for total Program funding of
$1,540,000, and providing a breakdown of the 2003 Program, be received and filed.
(Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. ProQramme d'entretien du revetement routier 2003
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal
presentant une liste de rues dans Ie cadre du programme d'entretien du revetement
routier 2003, pour lequel des sommes de 1 410 000 $ et de 130 000 $ ont ete incluses
dans les budgets de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration et du reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts afin de porter Ie financement total du programme a 1 540 000 $, et presentant
la repartition des couts du programme pour 2003 so it accepte et classe.
(Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Provision Of Compensatory Storage
First Professionals - Westmorland Road
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, First Professionals be advised that Common Council will sell
compensatory storage, calculated at the rate of $10.75 per cubic metre, for each cubic
metre of flood storage displaced by the development, up to 12,900 cubic metres, at its
development on Westmorland Road, and the City Manager's report in this regard be
received and filed.
(Councillor Court re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Offre d'entreposage compensatoire -
First Professionals. chemin Westmorland
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE I'entreprise First Professionals soit avisee que Ie conseil municipal
vendra des espaces d'entreposage compensatoire, au cout de 10,75 $ Ie metre cube,
pour chaque metre cube d'entreposage en cas d'inondation deplace a la suite des
travaux d'amenagement, jusqu'a concurrence de 12 900 metres cubes, sur les lieux de
I'amenagement sur Ie chemin Westmorland, et que Ie rapport du gerant municipal a cet
effet soit accepte et classe.
(Le conseiller Court se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. SprinQ Clean-Up Week
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager submitting an information sheet providing details of the City's Spring Clean-up
Week Program, which is the same as that offered last year, to be held during the 8-day
period from May 10 to May 17, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15. Semaine du Qrand menaQe du printemps
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal
presentant un feuillet de renseignements faisant etat des details du programme dans Ie
cadre de la Semaine du grand menage du printemps de la ville (identique a celui de I'an
dernier) qui sera echelonne sur 8 jours, du 10 au 17 mai, soit accepte et classe.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Speed Limit On Grandview Avenue
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager advising that, further to the request at the March 3, 2003 Council meeting for a
report on the speed limit on Grandview Avenue, it would be appropriate to reduce the
speed limit between Champlain Drive and Heather Way to 50 km per hour; and
recommending that Common Council amend Schedule M-1 of the Traffic By-law by
removing the words "Bayside Drive to Hickey Road" beside "Grandview Avenue" and
inserting the words "Bayside Drive to Champlain Drive and Heather Way to Hickey
Road" beside "Grandview Avenue", and the City Solicitor be asked to prepare the By-law
amendment in the proper form, be received and filed and the recommendation adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Limite de vitesse sur I'avenue Grandview
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie rapport du gerant municipal, suite a
la demande faite a la reunion du conseille 3 mars 2003 en vue de I'etablissement d'un
rapport sur la limite de vitesse dans I'avenue, indiquant qu'il serait opportun de reduire la
limite de vitesse a 50 km/h entre la promenade Champlain et Ie chemin Heather et
recommandant que Ie conseil municipal modifie I'annexe M-1 de I'arrete sur la circulation
en supprimant les mots << de la promenade Bayside au chemin Hickey>> a la suite de
<< avenue Grandview }} et les remplace par les mots << de la promenade Bayside a la
promenade Champlain et de la voie Heather au chemin Hickey>> a la suite de << avenue
Grandview >>, afin que I'avocat municipal puisse rediger la modification de I'arrete en
bonne et due forme, soit accepte et que la recommandation soit adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Amendment To Council Resolutions Re Sale Of 340 Metcalf Street
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council amend its resolutions of September 16,2002 and March 10,
2003 to sell a 1,500 m2:t portion of PID Number 414276 - 340 Metcalf Street to KAAS
Enterprises Inc. by deleting "March 31,2003" and inserting in its place "May 31,2003",
with all other elements of the resolution remaining unchanged.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Modification des resolutions du conseil portant
sur la vente d'une partie du terrain situe au 340. rue Metcalf
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant municipal,
QUE Ie conseil modifie ses resolutions du 16 septembre 2002 et du 10 mars 2003
relativement a la vente d'une partie du terrain (NID 414276) situe au 340, rue Metcalf,
d'une superficie d'environ 1 500 m2, a KAAS Enterprises Inc. en remplayant la date du
<< 31 mars 2003>> par Ie <<31 mai 2003 >> sans apporter d'autres modifications aux
resolutions.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Residential Infrastructure Assistance Application #17
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve Residential Infrastructure Assistance as
follows: #17 - Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. for the development of 28 one- and two-family
homes in the Stanley Gardens Subdivision on Boars Head Road, with a maximum
expenditure of $125,000 in 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Demande nO 17 dans Ie cadre du programme
d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie gerant
municipal, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve les demandes suivantes dans Ie cadre du
programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle : la demande nO 17 de Spectrum
Enterprises Ltd. pour la construction de 28 habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales dans
Ie lotissement Stanley Gardens sur Ie chemin Boars Head, jusqu'a concurrence de
125 000 $ en 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
20. Saint John Board Of Police Commissioners - Funding For
Expenses Of Port Operations And Industrial Surveillance
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Board of Police Commissioners submitting a copy of a report from the Chief of
Police responding to Council's January 6, 2003 request that the Commission investigate
to see if provisions of the Police Act could be used to relieve some of the costs of
policing in Saint John in relation to Port operations and industrial surveillance, be
received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John - financement des
depenses relatives a la surveillance des operations portuaires et des industries
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre du bureau des
commissaires de la police de Saint John, accompagnant une copie du rapport du chef
de police en reponse a la demande du conseil du 6 janvier 2003 pour que Ie bureau
determine si des dispositions de la Loi sur fa Police pourraient permettre de reduire les
couts du service de police de Saint John relatifs a la surveillance des operations
portuaires et des industries, soit acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
21. Taxicab Advisorv Committee - Mandate & Saint John Taxicab By-law
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the letter from the Taxicab
Advisory Committee advising its concern that some provisions of the Saint John Taxicab
By-law are not being enforced or may not be enforceable; and requesting Council to
investigate the enforcement of 12(3) of the By-law with regard to the posting of taxicab
fares, be referred to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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21. Comite consultatif des taxis - mandat et arrete relatif aux taxis a Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la lettre du comite consultatif des
taxis faisant part de ses preoccupations concernant Ie non-respect de certaines
dispositions de I'arrete relatif aux taxis a Saint John ou de I'impossibilite de les respecter
et demandant au conseil de mener une enquete sur I'application du paragraphe 12(3) de
I'arrete relatif a I'affichage des tarifs de taxi so it transmise au bureau des commissaires
de la police de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
22. PlanninQ Advisory - Proposed Subdivision 580 Sea Street
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council: (1) assent to one or more
subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted
photo-reduced Sea Street Estates Subdivision tentative plan, with respect to the
following: (a) the vesting of the proposed new public street (extension of Sea Street); (b)
the Land for Public Purposes dedication situated between proposed Lots 18 to 33 and
the Bay of Fundy, having an approximate area of 0.93 hectares (2.3 acres); (c) any
necessary municipal services and public utility easements required for this subdivision;
and (d) the creation of a maximum of sixteen (16) lots within the proposed subdivision
until such time that municipal water is improved to the satisfaction of the Chief City
Engineer in order to properly service the remainder of the proposed lots; (2) authorize
the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer subdivision agreements to
ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage
plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer, as well as the work stipulated by the
Planning Advisory Committee on April 8, 2003 regarding traffic control signals at the
railway crossing and fencing along the rear of proposed Lots 4 to 17; (3) authorize cost-
sharing outside the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of
the Subdivision By-law; (4) authorize the preparation and execution of an agreement
pursuant to Section 101 of the Community Planning Act that would ensure that (a) no
buildings or structures are constructed, or any removal of soil occur, within the No Build
Zone area as identified on the submitted Sea Street Estates Subdivision plan, and that
such restrictions be binding on future landowners of proposed Lots 19 to 33; and (b)
notice be provided in the deed of each individual lot within the proposed subdivision
indicating that vehicular access may be restricted at certain times due to the necessity of
crossing the existing railway line on Sea Street; (5) consider the necessary upgrades to
the watermain along Sea Street in the 2004 Capital Works Program if the proposed
development proceeds in 2003; and (6) monitor the need to impose a "no-whistle" by-law
at the Sea Street railway crossing should the development proceed and signalization be
installed.
Councillor Teed advised his concern about the City's liability should the
proposed Land for Public Purposes, as it fronts on the seacoast, wear away and there
might be a need to build a retaining wall, and suggested that there should be some
provision in the resolution that, if the land disappeared, the City would not be liable. Mr.
Baird spoke to this concern on the basis of the conclusion reached by a soils consultant
hired by the developer that there was very little erosion taking place at this location and
the consultant's recommendation that certain specific measures be taken to limit erosion
there, noting the Committee's recommendation with respect to the removal of soil in that
area. Mr. Baird added that the land in question extends onto the beach area further than
the ordinary high water mark, the developer having indicated that he has a special grant
and his deed says he owns the beach which he is offering as Land for Public Purposes,
and suggested that the developer and the City Solicitor could examine the deed
accordingly. Councillor Trites advised that he had a problem with the Planning Advisory
Committee telling Council how to allocate its 2004 capital budget, and the mover and
seconder of the motion agreed to reword section (5) of the recommendation to the effect
that Council would consider, rather than include, the necessary upgrades to the
watermain along Sea Street. Councillor Fitzpatrick, questioning the City's liability should
the Land for Public Purposes erode, suggested a referral to the City Solicitor.
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On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the above matter be
referred to the City Solicitor for a legal opinion.
Question being taken, the referral motion was carried with Councillor Ball
voting "nay".
22. Comite consultatif de planification - pro jet de lotissement au 580. rue Sea
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie comite
consultatif de planification, QUE Ie conseil municipal: 1) approuve Ie ou les plans de
lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan
provisoire presente avec photo reduite pour Ie lotissement Sea Street Estates, en ce qui
a trait: a) a I'inclusion de la nouvelle rue publique proposee (prolongement de la rue
Sea); b) a I'affectation d'un terrain utilise a des fins publiques, situe entre les lots
proposes 18 a 33 et la baie de Fundy, d'une superficie approximative de 0,93 hectare
(2,3 acres); c) aux services municipaux et aux servitudes d'utilite publique necessaires a
la realisation du projet de lotissement; d) a la creation de seize (16) lots au maximum
dans les limites du lotissement propose jusqu'a ce que Ie service d'aqueduc municipal
so it ameliore a la satisfaction de I'ingenieur municipal en chef afin d'offrir un service
adequat aux autres lots proposes; 2) autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de
lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis
et la mise en place des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne
I'elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de
I'ingenieur municipal en chef, ainsi que I'execution des travaux indiques Ie 8 avril 2003
par Ie comite consultatif de planification relativement a I'installation de feux de circulation
au passage a niveau et d'une cloture a I'arriere des lots proposes 4 a 17; 3) autorise Ie
partage des couts au-del a des limites du projet de lotissement conformement a
I'article 26 de I'arrete sur Ie lotissement; 4) autorise la redaction et la signature d'une
entente en vertu de I'article 101 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme visant a s'assurer a) qu'aucun
batiment ou structure ne soit erige et qu'aucune excavation ne soit effectuee dans la
zone d'interdiction de construction delimitee dans Ie plan de lotissement de Sea Street
Estates, et que ces restrictions s'appliquent aux futurs proprietaires des lots 19 a 33;
b) que I'acte de cession de chaque lot du projet de lotissement fasse mention du fait que
I'acces des vehicules peut etre limite a certains moments en raison de la necessite de
traverser la voie ferree sur la rue Sea; 5) determine les ameliorations a apporter a la
conduite principale Ie long de la rue Sea dans Ie cadre du programme de grands travaux
2004 si les travaux de construction commencent en 2003; 6) examine la necessite
d'adopter un arrete interdisant aux trains de siffler au passage a niveau de la rue Sea au
cas ou les travaux de construction seraient entrepris et la signalisation serait installee.
Le conseiller Teed fait part de son inquietude quant a la responsabilite de
la Ville en cas d'erosion du terrain utilise a des fins publiques puisqu'il fait face a la cote,
ce qui pourrait necessiter la construction d'un mur de soutenement, et suggere que la
resolution comporte une disposition afin que la Ville ne soit pas tenue responsable si Ie
terrain devait disparaitre sous I'effet de I'erosion. En reponse a cette inquietude,
M. Baird s'appuie sur la conclusion tiree par un expert en sols embauche par Ie
promoteur selon laquelle I'erosion est tres limitee a cet endroit, ainsi que sur la
recommandation de I'expert afin que des mesures bien precises soient prises pour
limiter I'erosion, et souligne la recommandation du comite relative aux travaux
d'excavation dans ce secteur. M. Baird ajoute que Ie terrain en question s'etend sur la
greve au-dela de I'echelle de tirant d'eau ordinaire, Ie promoteur ayant affirme qu'il
possede une autorisation speciale et que son titre de propriete indique qu'il est
proprietaire de la greve qu'il offre comme terrain utilise a des fins publiques. II suggere
que Ie promoteur et I'avocat municipal examinent Ie titre de propriete en consequence.
Le conseiller Trites souligne qu'il n'est pas d'accord pour que Ie comite consultatif de
planification dise au conseil comment affecter les fonds du budget d'investissement de
2004. L'auteur de la proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie acceptent done de reformuler
Ie point 5) de la recommandation afin que Ie conseil puisse determiner, au lieu d'inclure,
les ameliorations a apporter a la conduite principale Ie long de la rue Sea. Le conseiller
Fitzpatrick, mettant en doute la responsabilite de la Ville dans I'eventualite de I'erosion
du terrain utilise a des fins publiques, propose que la question fasse I'objet d'un renvoi a
I'avocat municipal.
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Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la question susmentionnee soit
soumise au gerant municipal en vue d'un avis juridique.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Ball ayant vote
contre.
23. Lancaster AQ Thundercats
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from
Councillor Fitzgerald extending congratulations to the Lancaster AQ Thundercats for
winning the Bolton Cup against the Cambridge Ontario Stingers and wishing them much
success as they advance to the Allan Cup being played in Dundas, Ontario on April 15-
19, 2003, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Lancaster AQ Thundercats
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre du conseiller Fitzgerald
transmettant ses felicitations aux Lancaster AQ Thundercats pour avoir remporte la
coupe Bolton contre les Stingers de Cambridge (Ontario) et leur souhaitant beaucoup de
succes pour la coupe Allan qui sera disputee a Dundas (Ontario) du 15 au 19 avril 2003
so it acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
24. DrinkinQ In Taxis
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the
matter of prohibiting drinking beer or liquor in a taxi or other form of public transportation,
or giving a taxi driver the right to refuse to carry a passenger who attempts to drink in the
taxi, be referred to the City Solicitor for a report on what steps, if any, the City can take
to discourage or prevent such action.
24. UsaQe de boissons dans les taxis
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, pour
que la question relation relative a I'interdiction de consommer de la biere ou de I'alcool a
bord d'un taxi ou de tout autre moyen de transport public ou a la possibilite de donner Ie
droit a un chauffeur de taxi de refuser un passager qui tente de boire a bord de son taxi
so it soumise au gerant municipal pour qu'il produise un rapport sur les mesures que la
Ville peut prendre, s'il y a lieu, pour empecher ou prevenir un tel comportement.
25. Canadian Federation Of Independent
Business - Tenders For Road Construction
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Canadian Federation of Independent Business asking if the City could consider moving
to an earlier tendering so as to provide for an earlier and longer construction period, be
received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
25. Federation canadienne de I'entreprise independante
soumissions relatives a la construction routiere
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la lettre de la Federation
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canadienne de I'entreprise independante, demandant a la Ville d'effectuer sa demande
de soumissions plus tot en vue de permettre une periode de construction plus precoce
et plus longue, soit acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
26. Saint John Real Estate Board Incorporated
Appointment Of Liaison Person
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint
John Real Estate Board Incorporated advising of the appointment of Dave O'Brien to act
as a liaison person for the industry between its Board and the City, be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Saint John Real Estate Board Incorporated
nomination d'un aQent de liaison
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre du Saint John Real
Estate Board Incorporated, avisant de la nomination de Dave O'Brien a titre d'agent de
liaison de I'industrie entre Ie conseil et la Ville, soit acceptee et classee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
27. Catch The Sua OrQanizer - Support For 5th Annual Road Race
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that, with regard to the letter from
the Catch the Bug Organizer asking if Council would like to support the Saint John
Police Force's 5th Annual Catch the Bug Road Race to be held June 8, 2003, from
which all proceeds will be given to Juvenile Diabetes, a grant of $150 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Organisateur de Catch the bug - soutien de
la cinQuieme course sur route annuelle
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE, en ce qui a trait ala lettre de
I'organisateur de Catch the bug sollicitant Ie soutien du conseil en vue de la cinquieme
course sur route annuelle Catch the bug du service de police de Saint John qui aura lieu
Ie 8 juin 2003, dont les profits seront verses a la Fondation de diabete juvenile Canada,
une subvention de 150 $ soit accordee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
28. Bruce Gordon - Re-ZoninQ Of 1925 Golden Grove Road
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the application of Bruce
Gordon for the re-zoning of property located at 1925 Golden Grove 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,
May 26,2003 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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28. Bruce Gordon - modification du zonaQe au 1925. chemin Golden Grove
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la demande de Bruce Gordon
relative au rezonage du terrain situe au 1925, chemin Golden Grove soit transmise au
comite consultatif de planification en vue de la presentation d'un rapport et d'une
recommandation, que la publication des avis requis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une
audience publique ait lieu Ie lundi 26 mai 2003 a 19 h.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
29. Local 771 - Request To Meet Re
Recent Cuts To ManninQ Level Of Rescue 3
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that, with regard to the letter
from Local 771, IAFF, Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, requesting to meet with
Council regarding the recent cuts to the manning level of Rescue 3, a meeting be
scheduled in open session of Council.
Mr. Totten advised that he recently met with representatives of Local 771
and made some decisions to try to address some of their concerns, and he understands
from the above letter that the Union is not satisfied perhaps with how he addressed them
and would like to seek Council's support for something other than that. Mr. Totten
cautioned Council in terms of the Local's indication in its letter about the Chief feeling
that the Rescue should be manned with four firefighters in that, while the Chief was very
committed to firefighter safety, he was not sure he had made the same comment as the
Local with respect to the solution of four firefighters. The Mayor, noting that Council
made a budget decision on this matter and the City Manager had made adjustments in
staffing so that there were now three firefighters on the Rescue Squad, advised that she
would be reluctant to change the decision and would not support hearing from the Local.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with a majority of the
Council members present voting "yea".
29. Section locale 771 - Demande pour rencontrer Ie conseil concernant
la recente reduction des niveaux de dotation de l'eQuipe de sauvetaQe 3
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
En ce qui concerne la lettre de la section
locale 771 (IAFF) de la Saint John Fire Fighter's Association sollicitant la possibilite de
rencontrer Ie conseil au sujet de la reduction recente des niveaux de dotation de I'equipe
de sauvetage 3, QU'une rencontre soit ajoutee a I'horaire d'une reunion publique du
conseil.
M. Totten precise qu'il a recemment rencontre des representants de la
section locale 771 et qu'il a pris certaines decisions afin d'apaiser quelques-unes de
leurs preoccupations; il est d'avis que la lettre susmentionnee indique I'insatisfaction du
syndicat, peut-etre en raison des decisions qu'il a prises, et que Ie groupe utilise ce
pretexte pour obtenir Ie soutien du conseil sur d'autres points. M. Totten met Ie conseil
en garde par rapport au passage de la lettre du secteur local traitant des commentaires
du chef des pompiers voulant que I'equipe de sauvetage so it dotee de quatre pompiers;
bien que Ie chef des pompiers soit engage a veiller a la securite des pompiers, M. Totten
n'est pas convaincu qu'il a fait les memes commentaires que la section locale
relativement a la solution des quatre pompiers. Le maire, signalant que Ie conseil a pris
une decision budgetaire sur cette question et que Ie gerant municipal a effectue les
modifications relatives a la dotation pour que I'equipe de sauvetage compte trois
pompiers, souligne qu'elle hesiterait a renverser la decision et qu'elle ne rencontrerait
pas la section locale.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, la majorite des conseillers
presents ayant vote pour.
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30. Festival By The Sea - Support For 2003 Festival
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from the President
of the Board of Directors of Festival By The Sea submitting a request for funding for
Festival 2003 to be held August 5 to 10, inclusive, be received and Festival By The Sea
be invited to make a presentation in open session of Council in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Festival sur mer - soutien de I'edition 2003 du festival
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre du president du conseil
d'administration du Festival sur mer, relative a une demande de financement pour
I'edition 2003 du festival qui aura lieu du 5 au 10 aout inclusivement, so it acceptee et
que les representants du Festival sur mer soient invites a faire une presentation au
cours d'une reunion publique a ce sujet.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
31. Carol Taylor - ResiQnation From Saint John Arts Centre Board
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Carol
Taylor advising of her resignation from the Saint John Arts Centre Board as Exhibition
Chair, be received and filed and Ms. Taylor be thanked for her service.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Carol Taylor - demission du comite du Saint John Arts Centre
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre de Carol Taylor avisant
Ie conseil de sa demission du Saint John Arts Centre Board a titre de presidente des
expositions soit acceptee et classee, et que des remerciements soient adresses a
Mme Taylor pour ses services.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
32. Multicultural Association Of Saint John Inc. (a) Celebrate
Canada ProQram; (b) Review Of Proposed Vision Statement
32{a)
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that, with regard to the
letter from Multicultural Association of Saint John, Inc., advising that it would be
appreciated if Council would appoint a liaison Councillor to be a member of the
Celebrate Canada Coordinating Committee, Councillor Teed be appointed as Common
Council's liaison.
The initial motion proposed by Deputy Mayor White and seconded by
Councillor Desmond was to receive and file the above letter and, in response to
Councillor Teed's indication that this was a new program instituted by the Federal
Government and the above Committee was separate from the Canada Day Committee
referenced by the Mayor, the above motion was subsequently proposed.
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting during the above discussion.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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32{b)
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from
Multicultural Association of Saint John, Inc., advising of its review of, and commenting
on, a proposed vision statement of the City which Council forwarded to a number of
organizations requesting their views, be received and filed.
(Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting, and Councillor Desmond
withdrew from his place at the Council table.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
32. Multicultural Association Of Saint John Inc. - a) programme
Le Canada en fete; b) examen de I'enonce de vision propose
32{a)
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
En ce qui concerne la lettre de
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. demandant au conseil de nom mer un agent
de liaison au comite de coordination Le Canada en fete, QUE Ie conseiller Teed soit
nom me en tant qu'agent de liaison du conseil municipal.
La proposition initiale presentee par Ie maire suppleant White, appuyee
par Ie conseiller Desmond, visa it I'acceptation et Ie classement de la lettre
susmentionnee. En reponse a la mention par Ie conseiller Teed qu'il s'agit d'un nouveau
programme lance par Ie gouvernement federal et que Ie comite en question n'est pas lie
au comite du Jour du Canada que Ie maire a mentionne, la proposition susmentionnee
est presentee par la suite.
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
32{b)
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre du Multicultural
Association of Saint John, Inc., partageant ses commentaires relatifs a son examen de
I'enonce de vision propose de la Ville que Ie conseil a achemine a divers organismes
dans Ie but d'obtenir leur avis, soit acceptee et classee.
(Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion et Ie conseiller Desmond laisse sa
place a la table du conseil.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor advised that the next regular meeting of Common Council on
Tuesday, April 22,2003, would commence at 5:00 o'clock p.m., and declared the
meeting adjourned.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire indique que la prochaine reunion publique ordinaire du conseil
aura lieu Ie mardi 22 avril 2003, a 17 h, puis declare que la seance est levee.
Assistant Common Clerk/secretaire municipale adjointe