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2003-07-07_Minutes--Procès-verbal 89-850 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the seventh day of July, AD. 2003, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; B. Morrison, Director of Recreation and Parks; J. Mcintyre, Manager, Human Resources; Ms. G. Barker, Personnel Officer; P. Morgan, Personnel Officer; K. Simms, ; Ms. S. Walsh, ; Ms. A Poffenroth, By-law Enforcement Officer, R. Simonds, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; D. LeBlanc, Senior Manager, Real Estate Services; and P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and Ms. Elizabeth Gormley, Acting Assistant Common Clerk; and Mrs. 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 7 juillet 2003 a 17 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux services financiers et administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; B. Morrison, directeur des loisirs et des parcs; J. Mcintyre, directeur des ressources humaines; Mme G. Barker, agente du personnel; M. P. Morgan, agent du personnel; M. K. Simms; Mme S. Walsh; Mme A Poffenroth, agente d'execution des arretes municipaux; MM. R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell, chef de police; D. LeBlanc, directeur principal, services des biens immobiliers; P. Woods, secretaire municipal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que Mmes Elizabeth Gormley, secretaire municipale adjointe par interim; et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and Rev. Paul Brown of the Canadian Bible Society offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend Paul Brown de la Societe biblique canadienne recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on June 23, 2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-851 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du lundi 23 juin 2003 so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with the referral of items 7 and 25 re land acquisition - 10.2(4)(d), and status of Meadowland litigation to Committee of the Whole on July 21,2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte, et que I'examen des points 7 et 25 relatifs a I'acquisition de terrain en vertu de I'alinea 10.2(4)d) et a I'etat de la situation entourant Ie litige relatif a Meadowland soit renvoye a la reunion en comite plenier du 21 juillet 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Sale Of Land On Leinster Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John sell 75 Leinster Street (PID Number 55059992) to Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. for $60,000.00 (plus HST, if applicable) on or before July 30,2004 provided Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. has: (1) acquired 53 Leinster Street (PID Number 9431) from the Province of New Brunswick; and (2) obtained a funding agreement from the new Federal/Provincial housing initiative for a residential development consisting of not less than 30 units. AND FURTHER that Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. be advised that The City of Saint John is not explicitly or implicitly obligated to approve any proposed residential development for the subject site, or financially assist with any proposed residential development project beyond any consideration provided herein; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement of purchase and sale and any subsequent transfer documents. During discussion Councillor Teed advised his opposition to the motion on the basis that the procedure is not consistent with the current City policy for selling land. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 8. Vente d'un terrain situe sur la rue Leinster Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John vende Ie terrain situe au 75, rue Leinster (NID 55059992) a Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. pour la somme de 60000 $ (plus TVH, s'il ya lieu) au plus tard Ie 30 juillet 2004, a condition que Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. ait : 1) acquis Ie terrain situe au 53, rue Leinster (NID 9431) de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick; 2) conclu un accord de financement dans Ie cadre de la 89-852 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 nouvelle initiative de logement federale-provinciale en vue de I'amenagement d'un ensemble residentiel comprenant au moins 30 logements. ET QUE Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc. soit informe que The City of Saint John n'a pas I'obligation, implicite ou explicite, d'approuver un projet d'amenagement residentiel pour Ie site en question ou de participer financierement a un tel projet hormis les considerations prevues; et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires ainsi que les documents de transfert. Au cours de la discussion, Ie conseiller Teed explique qu'il s'oppose a la proposition en raison du fait que cette procedure n'est pas conforme a la politique municipale de vente de terrain en vigueur. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 9. Re Possible BudQet Adjustments 9{a) Two (2) Man Rescue Unit Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding possible budget adjustments and submitting a series of reports (a) two (2) man rescue unit; (b) Mispec Park; (c) life guard services; and (d) arena rental subsidies - youth organization. Read a report from the City Manager further to Council's June 9, 2003 referral for a report on the cost of increasing the complement of the Rescue Squad from three to four. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the complement of the Rescue Squad be increased from three to four until the end of 2003 and the matter be reviewed during the 2004 budget process. Discussion followed with concerns being expressed regarding what effect increasing the number of personnel on the Rescue Squad would have on the 2003 operating budget. Fire Chief R. Simonds responded to questions concerning fire fighter safety and the staffing level of the Rescue Squad. Question being taken, the motion was lost with Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White, Councillors Ball, Chase, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus and Trites voting "nay". On motion of CouncillorTitus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council proceed with implementing the changes as originally agreed to with regard to the Rescue Squad Unit when adopting the 2003 Operating Budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Fitzpatrick voting "nay". 9. Ajustements budQetaires possibles 9{a) EQuipe de sauvetaQe composee de deux (2) hommes Examen d'un rapport du directeur general relatif aux ajustements budgetaires possibles et presentant une serie de rapports: a) equipe de sauvetage composee de deux (2) hommes; b) parc Mispec; c) service de sauveteurs; d) subventions pour la location de I'arena (groupes de jeunes). Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general faisant suite a la demande transmise par Ie conseille 9 juin 2003 en vue de la presentation d'un rapport sur les couts a en gager pour faire passer Ie nombre de membres de I'equipe de sauvetage de trois a quatre. 89-853 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie nombre de membres de I'equipe de sauvetage passe de trois a quatre jusqu'a la fin de 2003 et que la question soit reevaluee au cours du processus budgetaire de 2004. Au cours de la discussion qui a suivi, des preoccupations ont ete exprimees relativement a I'incidence de I'accroissement du personnel de I'equipe de sauvetage sur Ie budget de fonctionnement de 2003. Le chef du service d'incendie; R. Simonds, repond aux questions relatives a la securite des pompiers et au niveau de dotation de I'equipe de sauvetage. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee, Ie maire McAlary, Ie maire suppleant White, ainsi que les conseillers Ball, Chase, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus et Trites ayant vote contre. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal mette en 03uvre les changements initialement approuves en ce qui concerne I'equipe de sauvetage au moment d'adopter Ie budget de fonctionnement pour 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court et Fitzpatrick ayant vote contre. 9{b) Re Mispec Park Read a report from the City Manager, further to Council's June 23, 2003 referral, regarding Mispec Park and concerns expressed by area residents; noting the City's focus has to be on King Square, the Burial Ground, Falls View Park, Rockwood Park and now Harbour Passage; and advising if Council wishes to reinstitute service to this area a contract should be considered with a third party, such as the Mispec Park Recreation Committee Inc. or some other such agency; and recommending that if Council wishes to reconsider its decision in light of the concerns expressed, authorization should be given for an expenditure by the Parks Division of not more than $11,000 for routine minimal maintenance (grass cutting, beach cleaning and washrooms) for an eight week period ending after Labour Day, 2003; and foward a copy of a draft license agreement to the Committee so that they may consider it for the 2004 season beyond. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that agenda item 33 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33. Re LifeQuards For Beaches and Mispec Park Operations Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary advising the Province will assist with grants for at least eight lifeguards and possibly more for the term of season, being this week until August 24, 2003 for a total cost to the City of approximately $10,000.00 to $12,000.00; noting that Brian Harris of Mispec Park Recreation Committee is agreeable to wait for next year to start taking over work at Mispec Park; Kiwanis Group are agreeable to operate the canteen for three days a week; and suggesting if Council agrees regarding this matter a resolution would be appropriate. Referring to the life guard issue advised the Province will assist with grants for at least eight and is presently awaiting word if more assistance will be available. Mayor McAlary apprised Council of the latest developments regarding discussions with Mr. Harris and asked Council to consider the City Manager's recommendation as noted above regarding the matter. 89-854 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the Kiwanis Group be authorized to operate the canteen at Mispec Park and the Parks Division expend not more than $11,000 for routine minimal maintenance for an eight week period ending after Labour Day, 2003. Councillor Titus referred to Council's decision with regard to Mispec Park during the 2003 budget process; and expressed the opinion that he is not in support of spending more money on the Park; but supports the suggestion of a partnership with the Kiwanis Group. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White Resolved that the report from the City Manager regarding Mispec Park, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9{b) Parc Mispec Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general faisant suite a la demande transmise par Ie conseille 23 juin 2003 et concernant Ie parc Mispec et les preoccupations exprimees par les residents de la region. Le rapport signale que la Ville doit faire porter ses efforts sur King Square, Ie cimetiere, Ie parc Falls View, Ie parc Rockwood et Harbour Passage. II indique en outre que, si Ie conseil veut retablir les services dans cette region, il devrait envisager de conclure une entente avec un tiers, comme Mispec Park Recreation Committee Inc. ou un autre organisme du meme genre, et recommande que Ie conseil, s'il souhaite reevaluer sa decision a la lumiere des preoccupations exprimees, autorise la division des parcs a engager des depenses ne depassant pas 11 000 $ pour assurer I'entretien periodique minimal (tonte de pelouse, nettoyage des plages et des toilettes) pour une periode de huit semaines se terminant apres la fete du Travail 2003 et qu'il envoie une copie du projet de convention au comite pour qu'il puisse I'examiner en prevision de la saison 2004. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie point 33 de I'ordre du jour so it examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 33. Sauveteurs sur les plaQes et exploitation du parc Mispec Examen d'une lettre du maire McAlary indiquant que la province est disposee a accorder des subventions pour I'engagement d'au moins huit sauveteurs pour toute la saison, a partir de cette semaine jusqu'au 24 aout 2003, Ie cout total pour la Ville variant entre 10000 $ et 12 000 $; signalant que Brian Harris du Mispec Park Recreation Committee est d'accord pour attendre a I'annee prochaine avant de prendre en charge les travaux au parc Mispec; que Ie groupe Kiwanis est pret a exploiter la cantine trois jours par semaine; et suggerant au conseil, s'il est d'accord, d'adopter une resolution a ce sujet. En ce qui concerne la question des sauveteurs, la lettre indique que la province accordera des subventions pour au moins huit sauveteurs et qu'elle est disposee a debloquer des fonds supplementaires sur demande. Le maire McAlary informe Ie conseil de I'evolution des discussions avec M. Harris et demande au conseil d'etudier la recommandation susmentionnee du directeur general a ce sujet. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie groupe Kiwanis so it autorise a exploiter la cantine du parc Mispec et que la division des parcs soit autorisee a engager des depenses ne depassant pas 11 000 $ pour I'entretien periodique minimal pendant 89-855 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 une periode de huit semaines se terminant a la fete du Travail 2003. Relativement a la decision du conseil concernant Ie parc Mispec au cours du processus budgetaire de 2003, Ie conseiller Titus affirme qu'il n'est pas d'accord pour qu'on investisse davantage dans Ie parc, mais qu'il est favorable a I'idee d'etablir un partenariat avec Ie groupe Kiwanis. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport du directeur general sur Ie parc Mispec so it accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9{c) Life Guard Services Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that during the 2003 budget deliberations Council accepted the cancellation of lifeguard services at the City's beaches which represented $40,000 in the Community Services budget; and explaining that life guard services for a full season cost $45,000 plus HST = $51,750 for three beaches for eight weeks which does not include equipment such as new buoy lines, masks/snorkels, first aid supplies, etc.; if Council wishes to reinstate the service the earliest date start-up date would be July 12th with the normal season ending August 17th which leaves five weeks in the season for a total cost of $32,343 ($2,156.25 x 5) plus any equipment or site preparation costs; and advising that should the City contract with the Canada Games Aquatic Center, or the Saint John YM- YMCA for the services of fourteen life guards and receive SEED funding from the Province for eight of these employees, resulting in the cost to the City decreasing by $9,100 or $21,243 for the five week period. Referring to agenda item 33 Mayor McAlary apprised Council of discussions she had with the Canada Games Aquatic Center regarding life guards and advised they would be able to provide the number of individuals required; commented regarding discussions with Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney and advised the Province will provide grants for 13 life guards paying $6.25 per hour with the City making up the difference of $4.25 per person for a total of $15,000; and expressed appreciation to Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney for her assistance regarding this issue. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that The City of Saint John reinstate life guards services at the City's beaches. Councillor Titus commented regarding life guard services and advised he could not support increasing the operating budget in 2003 for this service. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". 9{c) Service de sauveteurs Examen d'un rapport du directeur general indiquant qu'au cours des discussions sur Ie budget de 2003, Ie conseil a accepte I'annulation du service de sauveteurs sur les plages de la ville, ce qui representait 40 000 $ dans Ie budget des services communautaires. Le rapport explique que Ie service de sauveteurs coute, pour une saison complete de huit semaines, 51 750 $ (45 000 $ plus TVH) pour les trois plages, cette somme n'incluant pas Ie materiel comme les orins, les masques et les tubas, les fournitures de premiers soins, etc. Si Ie conseil souhaite retablir Ie service, la date de debut au plus tot serait Ie 12 juillet; la saison normale prenant fin Ie 17 aout, il resterait donc cinq semaines a la saison, ce qui donnerait 32 343 $ (2 156,25 $ x 5) au total, plus les couts eventuels lies a I'equipement ou a la preparation des emplacements. Le rapport indique egalement que, si la Ville conclut une entente avec Ie centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada ou Ie YM- YWCA de Saint John pour retenir les services de 14 sauveteurs et obtient des fonds de lancement de la province pour huit de ces 89-856 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 employes, les couts pour la Ville diminueraient de 9 100 $ pour atteindre 21 243 $ pour la peri ode de cinq semaines. En ce qui concerne Ie point 33 de I'ordre du jour, Ie maire McAlary informe Ie conseil des discussions qu'elle a eues avec Ie centre aquatique des Jeux du Canada relativement aux sauveteurs et indique qu'il serait en mesure de fournir Ie nombre de personnes requis; Parlant des discussions avec la ministre Margaret-Ann Blaney, elle indique que la province accordera des subventions pour 13 sauveteurs, a raison de 6,25 $ I'heure, la Ville se chargeant de verser la difference, so it 4,25 $ I'heure par personne, pour un total de 15 000 $, et elle remercie la ministre Blaney de son aide relativement a cette question. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE The City of Saint John retablisse Ie service de sauveteurs sur les plages de la ville. Au sujet du service de sauveteurs, Ie conseiller Titus affirme qu'il ne peut appuyer un accroissement des depenses du budget de fonctionnement 2003 pour ce service. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. 9{d) Arena Rental Subsidy On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council adopt the submitted policy entitled "Allocation of Subsidy for Minor Group Use of Arenas" as outlined in Appendix "A" which proposes a policy that would equitably distribute any subsidy amount according to the number of Saint John participants approved by Common Council to meet the budget allocation; and such policy to be implemented beginning with the 2003-2004 arena season. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9{d) Subvention pour la location de I'arena Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal adopte la politique intitulee <<Attribution de subventions aux petits groupes utilisant les arenas >>, presentee a I'annexe <<A >>, en vue de repartir equitablement les subventions selon Ie nombre de groupes participants de Saint John approuve par Ie conseil municipal en fonction de I'enveloppe budgetaire, et que ladite politique soit mise en 03uvre pour la saison 2003-2004. (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4 The Human Resource Issue: A StrateQic Direction Consideration was given to Part I of a report from the City Manager regarding the activities in which The City of Saint John is involved; noting whatever function the City performs there are essentially three pillars upon which everything rests; those being financial resources, human resources, and timely and accurate information. The report focuses on the future challenges facing the municipality with respect to Human Resources, highlighting the demographics of the current workforce; the time frame during which certain cultural changes need to occur; and explains the difference between a "Rules Based" versus a "Value Based" organization. Mr. Beckett acknowledged the presence of John Mcintyre, Gloria Barker, Peter Morgan, Stephanie Walsh, and Kirk Simms of Human Resources, and through a 89-857 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 computer-aided presentation, gave an overview of the Strategic Human Resource Plan; commented regarding the Mission Statement; alignment of services and employment levels; quality service delivery; expressed concern regarding the challenges facing the City in attracting new employees; noted the human resources component represents approximately 60% of the operating budget; explained 28% of the workforce will be eligible for retirement by 2006 and 55% by 2012; advised in five years the City will be in a significant recruiting mode; explained the purpose of the Human Resource Strategy is to create an environment through a values-based organization, which will take three to five years to fully develop, that will attract people with the required skills. Mr. Mcintyre reviewed the human resources vision; organizational values and the reason for creating a values-based organization. Mr. Beckett concluded the presentation with a review of the proposed Human Resource policy framework which will be comprised of five Human Resources Policies; Human Resources Business Practices and terms and conditions of employment; and explained the next step in the process will be a report to Council regarding the five proposed policies. Mr. Beckett responded to questions regarding the presentation and advised he would have Part II of the report prepared for Council's review two weeks prior to it being considered in open session. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting during the above discussion.) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report regarding a Strategic Human Resource Plan for The City of Saint John, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Dossier des ressources humaines : une orientation strateQiQue Etude de la partie I d'un rapport du directeur general sur les activites auxquelles participe The City of Saint John signalant que les diverses fonctions accomplies par la Ville sont soutenues essentiellement par trois piliers : les ressources financieres, les ressources humaines et une information exacte en temps opportun. Le rapport s'interesse aux defis qu'aura a relever la municipalite, notamment en ce qui concerne les ressources humaines, et presente des donnees sur les effectifs, definit Ie cadre temporel de I'evolution de la culture organisationnelle et explique ce qui distingue une organisation << axee sur les regles >> d'une organisation << axee sur les valeurs >>. M. Beckett souligne la presence de John Mcintyre, Gloria Barker, Peter Morgan, Stephanie Walsh et Kirk Simms des Ressources humaines et, au moyen d'une presentation assistee par ordinateur, donne un aperyu du plan strategique en matiere de ressources humaines. II parle de I'enonce de mission, de I'harmonisation des services, des niveaux d'emploi et de la prestation de services de qualite et partage ses preoccupations relativement aux defis que la Ville aura a relever pour attirer de nouveaux employes. II fait remarquer que la composante des ressources humaines represente environ 60 % du budget de fonctionnement et que 28 % de la main-d'03uvre sera admissible a la retraite d'ici 2006 et 55 % d'ici 2012. II affirme que dans cinq ans la Ville sera dans une phase d'intense recrutement et explique que la strategie des ressources humaines vise a etablir, d'ici trois a cinq ans, une organisation axee sur les valeurs capable d'attirer les gens possedant les competences requises. M. Mcintyre parle de la vision en matiere de ressources humaines, des valeurs organisationnelles et des raisons qui jusitifent la mise sur pied d'une organisation axee sur les valeurs. M. Beckett conclut la presentation en examinant Ie cadre d'action des ressources humaines qui comprendra cinq politiques en matiere de ressources humaines, les pratiques des entreprises dans ce domaine ainsi que les conditions d'emploi, et indique que I'etape suivante du processus a trait a la presentation d'un rapport au conseil sur les cinq politiques proposees. M. Beckett repond aux questions sur la presentation et indique qu'il fera preparer la partie II du rapport pour que Ie conseil puisse I'examiner deux semaines avant qu'il ne so it etudie en reunion publique. (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint a la reunion au cours de la discussion.) 89-858 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport relatif au plan strategique en matiere de ressources humaines pour The City of Saint John so it accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5. Presentation by Nathan Short Re New Bv-Iaw To ReQulate Combative Sports Consideration was given to a brief submitted by Nathan Short, further to his request of April 7, 2003 to make a presentation to Council regarding mixed martial arts in The City of Saint John and the introduction of a new by-law establishing an athletic commission to regulate combative sports. Mr. Short gave an overview of the brief explaining the goal of the document is to de-mystify the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and to give Council an appreciation for the level of athleticism required to become a participant, and highlighted the background on today's mixed martial arts; myths and benefits of the sport; reviewed the rules and regulations of the sport; commission fees; and the submitted sample by- law entitled "Mixed Martial Arts By-law" which he hopes will assist the City in the process of creating an Athletic Commission for the purpose of sanctioning Mixed Martial Arts events. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the brief submitted by Nathan Short regarding a new by-law to regulate combative sports in The City of Saint John, be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor. Mayor McAlary commented that the proposed by-law would protect the City from any liability issues that may occur. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Presentation de Nathan Short Nouvel arrete visant a reQlementer les sports de combat Examen d'un memoire presente par Nathan Short faisant suite a sa demande du 7 avril 2003 en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil sur les arts martiaux mixtes dans The City of Saint John et I'adoption d'un nouvel arrete permettant de creer une commission athletique pour reglementer les sports de combat. M. Short explique que son memoire vise a demystifier les arts martiaux mixtes et a donner au conseil une idee des qualites athletiques requises pour pratiquer ce sport. II decrit la situation actuelle des arts martiaux mixtes, parle des mythes entourant ce sport et des avantages qu'il procure, passe en revue les reglements qui Ie regissent et les frais de commission, et presente un projet d'arrete intitule << Arrete sur les arts martiaux mixtes >> qui, espere-t-il, facilitera la tache de la Ville en vue de creer une commission athletique reglementant les competitions d'arts martiaux mixtes. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie memoire presente par Nathan Short relatif a un nouvel arrete visant a reglementer les sports de combat dans The City of Saint John so it transmis au directeur general et a I'avocat municipal. Le maire McAlary fait remarquer que Ie projet d'arrete permettrait de degager la Ville de toute responsabilite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-859 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that agenda item 39 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie point 39 de I'ordre du jour so it examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Re Establishment ChanQe Read a report from the City Manager advising that the Board of Trustees of The City of Saint John Pension Plan have been reviewing on-going governance issues and basic administrative support for the Plan and after reviewing several options the Board has requested that the services be provided by the City; one position to be in the Finance Department, a Pension Plan Administrator, the second position, a Personnel Officer, will be in the Human Resources Division with the full cost of salary and benefits associated with the two positions being paid by the Board of Trustees On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the above noted amendments to the 2003 establishment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Modifications apportees a I'effectif Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general indiquant que Ie conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John s'est penche sur les questions de regie et de soutien administratif de base du regime et, apres avoir examine plusieurs options, Ie conseil demande que ces services soient assures par la Ville : un poste de gestion/professionnel (administrateur de regime de retraite) au service des finances et un poste du groupe des cols blancs (agent du personnel) au service des ressources humaines devraient etre crees, Ie cout total des salaires et des avantages pour les deux postes etant assumes par Ie conseil d'administration. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve les modifications susmentionnees a apporter a I'effectif pour 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Re Easement Acquisition - 524 Lancaster Avenue On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John acquire a 172:t square metre easement for municipal services over and along the property situated at 524 Lancaster Avenue (PID Number 385419), as generally shown on the submitted plan, from Lindsay Belyea for $500.00 plus HST conditional upon the following: (1) the City prepares and pays for any required plan of survey: (2) the City pays up to $300.00 in legal fees incurred by Ms. Belyea to finalize this transaction; (3) the City arranges and pays for a replacement shed to be 240 square feet more or less (20 feet by 12 feet) installed on blocks, the cost of which shall not exceed $4,250 plus HST; (4) the City arranges and pays for temporary storage during the construction of the new shed, the cost of which shall not exceed $500 plus HST; and (5) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the documents. 89-860 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Acquisition d'une servitude au 524. avenue Lancaster Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John aquiere de Lindsay Belyea une servitude pour services municipaux d'environ 172 metres carres sur un terrain situe au 524, avenue Lancaster (NID 385419) et Ie long de celui-ci, comme I'indique de maniere generale Ie plan presente, pour la somme de 500 $ plus TVH selon les modalites suivantes : 1) la Ville assume les frais pour I'etablissement des plans d'arpentage necessaires; 2) la Ville assume les frais juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 300 $, engages par Mme Belyea pour mener a bien cette transaction; 3) la Ville assume les frais de remplacement du hangar, monte sur blocs, dont la superficie est d'environ 240 pieds carres (20 pieds sur 12) et dont Ie cout ne do it pas depasser 4250 $ plus TVH; 4) la Ville assume les frais d'entreposage temporaire pendant la construction du nouveau hangar, qui ne doivent pas depasser 500 $ plus TVH; 5) que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Re City Market - Jazz & Blues Festival Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referencing the June 23rd meeting of Common Council at which first and second reading to amend the City Market By-law was given permitting the tenants to extend their hours of operation to 9:00 p.m. closings from Thursday, the 10th of July through to Saturday the 12th of July; advising the tenants have since decided 7:00 p.m. would be the most sensible closing time; and suggesting before Council gives third reading to the Amending By-law relating to the City Market 7:00 p.m. replace 9:00 p.m. in section 3, subsection (2) and the Schedule B amendment. Referring to agenda item 24 Mayor McAlary noted an amendment would be required to change the closing time to 7:00 p.m. from 9:00 p.m. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that Common Council amend "A By-law relating to the Market in The City of Saint John" by (1) amending section 3 by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following: 3(2) The City Market shall be kept open until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003, Friday, July 11,2003 and Saturday, July 12, 2003; and (2) amending Schedule "B" by repealing paragraph 1 (2) and substituting the following: 1 (2) tenants may remain open until 7:00 p.m on Thursday, July 10, 2003, Friday, July 11, 2003 and Saturday, July 12, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Marche municipal - Jazz & Blues Festival Examen d'un rapport du directeur general ayant trait a la seance du conseil municipal du 23 juin au cours de laquelle ont eu lieu la premiere et la deuxieme lecture de I'arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche municipal afin de permettre aux locataires de prolonger les heures d'ouverture de leurs commerces jusqu'a 21 h, du jeudi 10 juillet au samedi 12 juillet; indiquant que les locataires ont decide, depuis, que 19 h constituerait une heure de fermeture raisonnable; et suggerant, avant que Ie conseil ne procede a la troisieme lecture de I'arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche municipal, que 19 h remplace 21 h au paragraphe (2) de I'article 3 et dans I'annexe B. Relativement au point 24 de I'ordre du jour, Ie maire McAlary fait remarquer qu'une modification serait necessaire pour faire passer I'heure de fermeture de19ha21h. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie conseil municipal modifie I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif au marche de The City of Saint John >> 1) en modifiant I'article 3 89-861 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 par I'abrogation du paragraphe (2) et son remplacement par ce qui suit: 3(2) Ie marche municipal do it rester ouvert jusqu'a 19 h Ie jeudi 10 juillet 2003, Ie vendredi 11 juillet 2003 et Ie samedi 12 juillet 2003; 2) en modifiant I'annexe << B >> par I'abrogation du paragraphe 1 (2) et son remplacement par ce qui suit: 1 (2) les commerces des locataires peuvent rester ouverts jusqu'a 19 h Ie jeudi 10 juillet 2003, Ie vendredi 11 juillet 2003 et Ie samedi 12 juillet 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 24. Proposed Amendments to Market By-law Re Jazz and Blues Festival 29. Market Bv-Iaw Amendment Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor submitting a text of amendments to the Market By-law to accommodate the Jazz and Blues Festival which will provide for the Market to remain open until nine o'clock p.m. on July 10, 11 and 12th of this year; noting that since the only Council meeting prior to the dates in question occurs on July 7th, third reading must be given at that time if the amendments are to be effective; pointing out if third reading is given on July 7th the process having been followed is not the preferred one; advising at the time of the proposed amendments having received first and second reading by title, Council did not have a text of those amendments; and suggesting Council may wish to consider regulating the hours and days of the Market's operation by resolution rather than by-law. Reference was made to the proposed amendment in the closing time from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as per item 20. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-23 A By-law To Amend A By-law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John", with regard to being open until 7:00 p.m. on July 10, July 11 and July 12, 2003, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-23 A By-law To Amend A By- law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- law Number C-115-23 A By-law To Amend A By-law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John", with regard to being open until 7:00 p.m. on July 10, July 11 and July 12, 2003, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled "By-law Number C-115-23 A By-law To Amend A By-law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the City Solicitor be referred back to the City Solicitor regarding the possibility of regulating the hours and days of the Market's operation by resolution rather than by-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. 89-862 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Projet de modification de I'arrete relatif au marche municipal Jazz and Blues Festival 29. Modification de I'arrete relatif au marche municipal Examen d'un rapport de I'avocat municipal presentant Ie texte des modifications de I'arrete relatif au marche municipal pour permettre la presentation du Jazz & Blues Festival en autorisant I'ouverture du marche jusqu'a 21 hies 10, 11 et 12 juillet 2003; indiquant que, puisque la reunion du conseil du 7 juillet est la seule qui doit avoir lieu avant les dates en question, une troisieme lecture do it etre faite a cette date pour que les modifications entrent en vigueur; soulignant que, si I'etape de la troisieme lecture doit etre franchie Ie 7 juillet, la procedure suivie n'est pas la procedure privilegiee; signalant qu'au moment ou Ie projet de modification a fait I'objet de la premiere et de la deuxieme lecture par titre, Ie conseil n'avait pas encore Ie texte de ces modifications; et suggerant au conseil de reglementer les heures et les jours d'ouverture du marche par voie de resolution plutot qu'au moyen d'un arrete. II est egalement fait mention de la modification proposee visant a faire passer I'heure de fermeture de 21 h a 19 h, comme I'indique Ie point 20. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C-115-23 modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche de The City of Saint John >>, en ce qui concerne I'ouverture du marche jusqu'a 19 hies 10, 11 et 12 juillet 2003, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-115-23 modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C-115- 23 modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche de The City of Saint John >>, en ce qui concerne I'ouverture du marche jusqu'a 19 hies 10, 11 et 12 juillet 2003, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C-115-23 modifiant I'arrete relatif au marche de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de I'avocat municipal so it renvoyee de nouveau a I'avocat municipal pour qu'il examine la possibilite de reglementer les heures et les jours d'ouverture du marche par voie de resolution plutot qu'au moyen d'un arrete. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la correspondance a cet effet soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 39. Re Transit - Capital Budget Purchase of (2) Buses 89-863 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Read a letter from Councillor Titus advising that Saint John Transit has an opportunity to purchase two (2) "demo" buses at a reduced price of approximately $576,000 with delivery of the first bus in September 2003 and the second in April, 2004; pointing out that the Transit Commission endorses this purchase; and requesting Council's support to increase the Capital Budget for this expenditure. Councillor Titus explained that he has been notified by the General Manager of Saint John Transit that following further negotiations with the Director of Sales for the bus supplier the price has now been reduced to $284,000 plus HST per bus. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the 2003 Capital Budget be increased in the amount of $284,000 for the purchase of one "demo" bus for Saint John Transit with delivery to be in September 2003; and a further $284,000 be committed in the 2004 Capital Budget for the purchase of a second bus with delivery in April 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 39. Transport en commun et budget d'investissement Achat de deux (2) autobus Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Titus indiquant que la commission des transports de Saint John a la possibilite d'acheter deux (2) autobus de demonstration au prix reduit d'environ 576 000 $, Ie premier autobus devant etre livre en septembre 2003 et Ie second en avril 2004; soulignant que la commission des transports souscrit a cet achat; et demandant au conseil d'approuver I'ajout de cette depense au budget d'investissement. Le conseiller Titus explique que Ie directeur general de la commission des transports de Saint John I'a informe qu'a la suite de negociations supplementaires avec Ie directeur des ventes du fournisseur d'autobus, Ie prix unitaire a ete reduit a 284000 $ plus TVH. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la somme de 284 000 $ soit ajoute au budget d'investissement 2003 pour I'achat d'un autobus de demonstration par la commission des transports de Saint John a etre livre en septembre 2003; et qu'un montant supplementaire de 284 000 $ soit prevu dans Ie budget d'investissement 2004 pour I'achat d'un deuxieme autobus devant etre livre en avril 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Re Standard Pipe AQreement - CN On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager, submitting a Standard Pipe Agreement-Canada, advising that in the summer of 2003 the Municipal Operations and Engineering Department intends to install a new force main pipe along Rothesay Road and Rothesay Avenue as part of the Drury Cove development which will travel under CN tracks and bridge at a location formally recognized as Mile 82.9 Sussex SID, Saint John, N.B.; and recommending that The City of Saint John enter into the submitted Standard Pipe Agreement-Canada with Canadian National Railway Company; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Entente type pour la traversee de conduites - CN Proposition du maire suppleant White 89-864 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie rapport du directeur general presentant une entente type pour la traversee de conduites (Canada) et indiquant qu'au cours de I'ete 2003, les services d'operations et genie municipaux comptent installer une nouvelle conduite de refoulement Ie long du chemin Rothesay et de I'avenue Rothesay, dans Ie cadre du projet de lotissement de Drury Cove, qui passera sous la ligne de chemin de fer et Ie pont du CN a un emplacement autrefois connu sous Ie nom de Mile 82.9, Sussex SID, Saint John, N.-B.; et recommandant que The City of Saint John accepte de conclure cette entente type pour la traversee de conduites (Canada) avec la Compagnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada; et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer I'entente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Re Sale of Land - Cheslev Drive Read a report from the City Manager referring to a resolution adopted by Common Council on October 20,2000 authorizing the sale of a 8,100 sq.ft. (752m2) portion of City land (adjacent to the Ocean Steel site on Chesley Drive) to FCC Engineering for $2,511 plus site improvement considerations; noting that when the survey work was finalized by FCC Engineering, it was discovered that the property line went to the lower water mark and not to the high water mark as previously thought; and proposing a recommendation regarding the matter. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council rescind its resolution of October 20, 2000 pertaining to the sale of land on Chesley Drive to Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited; and that The City of Saint John subdivide and sell a 2,700 m2 :t portion of PID Number 369454, as shown on the submitted plan, to Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited for $2,511 plus HST (if applicable) on or before November 28, 2003; that prior to closing Ferro-Chemi- Crete Engineering Limited shall prepare and pay for the required subdivision plan; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the transfer document. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Vente d'un terrain sur la promenade Cheslev Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general concernant une resolution adoptee par Ie conseil municipal Ie 20 octobre 2000 autorisant la vente d'une parcelle de terrain municipal (adjacent au terrain d'Ocean Steel sur la promenade Chesley) d'une superficie de 8 100 pieds carres (752 m2) a FCC Engineering pour la somme de 2 511 $ en plus des ameliorations devant etre apportees au site; indiquant que les travaux d'arpentage effectues a la demande de FCC Engineering ont revele que la limite de propriete se situait au niveau de la laisse de basse mer plutot qu'au niveau de la laisse de haute mer comme on Ie croyait; et formulant une recommandation a cet effet. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal annule sa resolution du 20 octobre 2000 concernant la vente du terrain sur I'avenue Chesley a Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited; et que The City of Saint John procede au lotissement d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 700 m2, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, en vue de la vendre a Ferro- Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited pour la somme de 2 511 $ (plus TVH s'il y a lieu), au plus tard Ie 28 novembre 2003; qu'avant la signature, Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited procede a I'etablissement du plan de lotissement requis et en assume les frais; et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents de transfert. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. Re Special Event - Usage Princess & Canterbury Street ParkinQ Lot 89-865 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John permit O'Leary Entertainment Ltd. and PID Number 55013163 and 00304683 to use City-owned properties for live entertainment events on Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer months upon the same terms and conditions as specified by the Saint John Parking Commission; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Evenement special - utilisation du stationnement des rues Princess et Canterbury Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John permette a O'Leary Entertainment Ltd. et aux proprietaires des terrains portant les NID 55013163 et 00304683 d'utiliser des terrains municipaux pour presenter des spectacles sur scene les vendredis et samedis soir pendant la saison estivale selon les memes conditions etablies par la commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John; et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer tous les documents connexes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Re Self-Serve - ZoninQ Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager recommending that Common Council proceed with third and final reading of the proposed deletion of the Zoning By-law dealing with limitations placed on staffing at self-serve gas stations as it is apparent that the CPPI and Irving Oil are committed, through the guidance of the Saint John Fire Department, to ensure a standardized solution that ensures a high level of public safety; this commitment assured through public education, training and audit functions ensures that stations with self-serve dispensing operations achieve the highest level of safety possible, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Libre-service - arrete sur Ie zonaQe Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie rapport du directeur general recommandant que Ie conseil municipal procede a la troisieme et derniere lecture du projet d'annulation des dispositions de I'arrete sur Ie zonage concernant les limites imposees a la dotation des stations libre-service puisque, de toute evidence, I'ICPP et Irving Oil se sont engages, conformement aux directives etablies par Ie service d'incendie de Saint John, a trouver une solution normalisee visant a assurer un niveau de securite publique tres eleve et a faire en sorte, grace a la sensibilisation du public, a la formation et a I'application de controles, que les stations libre-service soient aussi sures que possible, so it accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 31. Zoning By-Law Text Amendment To Delete Section 8 10(5){a) 89-866 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-609 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", by deleting Section 8 10(5)(a), be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-609 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-609 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", by deleting Section 8 10(5)(a), be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting "nay". Read a third time the by-law entitled "By-Law Number C.P. 100-609 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John". 31. Modification du texte de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de supprimer I'alinea 8 10(5)a) Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-609 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> par la suppression de I'alinea 8 10(5)a) so it lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-609 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 609 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> par la suppression de I'alinea 8 10(5)a) fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-609 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Councillors Fitzpatrick, Teed and Trites withdrew from the meeting as they were not present for the June 23, 2003 public hearing for the proposed Zoning By- law amendment for 1967 Manawagonish Road. 27. ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - 1967 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-625 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning an area of land located at 1967 Manawagonish Road, having a total area of approximately 16 hectares (40 acres), also identified as being a PID Number 55091912 and portions of PID Numbers 55091920 and 55109805, from "RF" Rural to "R-1A" One Family Residential and "TH" Townhouse classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-867 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-625 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-625 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning an area of land located at 1967 Manawagonish Road, having a total area of approximately 16 hectares (40 acres), also identified as being a PID Number 55091912 and portions of PID Numbers 55091920 and 55109805, from "RF" Rural to "R-1A" One Family Residential and "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-625 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Teed re-entered the meeting.) Les conseillers Fitzpatrick, Teed et Trites quittent la reunion puisqu'ils n'etaient pas presents a I'audience publique du 23 juin 2003 relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a modifier Ie zonage d'un terrain situe au 1967, chemin Manawagonish. 27. Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonaQe -1967. chemin ManawaQonish Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-625 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1967, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie d'environ 16 hectares (40 acres), portant Ie NID 55091912 et faisant partie des terrains portant les NID 55091920 et 55109805, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> et zone d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-625 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-625 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1967, chemin Manawagonish, d'une superficie d'environ 16 hectares (40 acres), portant Ie NID 55091912 et faisant partie des terrains portant les NID 55091920 et 55109805, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> et zone d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-625 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court 89-868 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la correspondance a cet effet soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Teed se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 32. Planning Advisory Committee - Assent To Subdivision 1967 Manawagonish Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED 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 attached photo-reduced Fundy View Estates Subdivision plan, including the proposed new public streets and any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; (2) assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedications of 2.11 hectares (5.2 acres) as illustrated on the submitted subdivision plan for the proposed subdivision, and credit the surplus dedication for the development of adjacent lands; (3) authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provisions of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer; and authorize cost-sharing outside the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Fitzpatrick and Trites re-entered the meeting.) 32. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - approbation du lotissement (1967. chemin ManawaQonish) Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil1) approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire ci-joint avec photo reduite pour Ie lotissement Fundy View Estates, y compris les nouvelles rues publiques ainsi que les servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique; 2) approuve I'affectation proposee de terrains devant etre utilises a des fins publiques d'une superficie de 2,11 hectares (5,2 acres), comme Ie montre Ie plan du projet de lotissement presente, et reserve la superficie restante a I'amenagement des terrains adjacents; 3) autorise 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; et 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. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Trites sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.) 6. PlanninQ Advisorv - Proposed BuildinQ Bv-Iaw Consideration was given to a Planning and Advisory Committee report regarding a proposed Building By-law. A presentation was given by Mr. W. Edwards acknowledging the input and cooperation of the Construction Association, Saint John Board of Trade, and the Architects' Association. Mr. Edwards outlined the purpose of the By-law, informing that it is essentially the contents of the National Building Code with the exception of parts 5 and 8 of the national code. Some clarifications were made: 1. There is no intention to increase or add new fees at this time, 2. The definition, "Authority having jurisdiction" allows the Building Inspector to make some judgment calls; 3. There is a requirement to notify the Building Inspector when work milestones occur; 4. The Building Inspector needs to be given adequate opportunity to carry out inspections. .It 89-869 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 was noted that the preference was 72 hours notice, however, after deliberation with stakeholders 24 hours was agreed upon; 5. There is a requirement to receive written confirmation of inspection from qualified professionals as it applies to part 3 and 4.; 6. Building Inspector is prohibited from undertaking design work; 7. Value may be put on work for the purposes of permit fees; 8. Sets out what inspection the City will take prior to work such as placing concrete forms, etc: and 9. Sets out parameters how the authority having jurisdiction will evaluate projects that are written under the objective code. Council heard from Mr. Doug McDonald of the Saint John Board of Trade, who acknowledged Mr. Rick Brown from the Construction Association, supporting the By-law and commending Mr. Edwards for the useful process undertaken in developing the new By-law. Mr. Douglas Steen, Registrar of the Architects' Association of New Brunswick spoke in favor of the By-law and the process. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 101 A By-law Respecting The Construction, Repair And Demolition of Buildings and Structures In The City of Saint John" be given first reading subject to changing item 5(7) to a "72 hour notice". Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law C.P. 101 "A By-law Respecting the Construction, Repair And Demolition of Buildings And Structures In The City of Saint John" was read by title. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 101 A By-law Respecting The Construction, Repair And Demolition of Buildings And Structures In The City of Saint John" be given second reading subject to changing item 5(7) to a "72 hour notice". Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law C.P. 101 "A By-law Respecting The Construction, Repair And Demolition of Buildings And Structures In The City of Saint John" was read a second time. 6. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - pro jet d'arrete sur la construction Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme relatif a un projet d'arrete sur la construction. La presentation faite par M. W. Edwards souligne la participation et la cooperation de l'Association de la construction, de la chambre de commerce de Saint John et de l'Association des architectes. M. Edwards decrit I'objet de I'arrete, indiquant que son contenu est essentiellement Ie meme que celui du Code national du batiment, a I'exception des parties 5 et 8. Quelques precisions sont apportees : 1) II n'est pas question pour I'instant d'augmenter les frais ou d'en imposer de nouveaux. 2) La definition d'<< autorite competente >> permet a I'inspecteur des batiments de prendre des decisions. 3) L'inspecteur des batiments do it etre avise aux etapes importantes des travaux. 4) L'inspecteur des batiments doit avoir la possibilite de proceder aux inspections. II a ete souligne que la preference est accordee a un preavis de 72 heures mais, apres discussion avec les parties interessees, un preavis de 24 heures a ete convenu. 5) Une confirmation ecrite de I'inspection effectuee par un professionnel qualifie est requise conformement aux parties 3 et 4. 6) L'inspecteur des batiments n'est pas autorise a entreprendre des travaux de conception. 7) Une valeur peut etre attribuee au travail aux fins du calcul des frais de permis. 8) L'arrete prevoit Ie type d'inspection que la Ville effectuera avant I'execution de certains travaux, comme la mise en place de beton dans les coffrages a semelle. 9) L'arrete definit les parametres selon lesquels I'autorite competente evaluera les projets etablis en vertu du code objectif. M. Doug McDonald de la chambre de commerce de Saint John, qui se montre en faveur de I'arrete, remercie M. Rick Brown de l'Association de la construction et felicite M. Edwards d'avoir etabli un processus utile en elaborant Ie nouvel arrete. M. Douglas Steen, registraire de l'Association des architectes du Nouveau-Brunswick, se dit en faveur de I'arrete et du processus. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed 89-870 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 101 relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture sous reserve de la modification du point 5(7) pour qu'il fasse mention d'un << preavis de 72 heures >>. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 101 relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John >> est lu par titre. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 101 relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture sous reserve de la modification du point 5(7) pour qu'il fasse mention d'un << preavis de 72 heures >>. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 101 relatif a la construction, a la reparation et a la demolition de batiments et de structures dans The City of Saint John >> fait I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. 10. Tender for Contract 2003-14 Sandy Point Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the City Manager recommending the tender submitted by Philson Ltd. be rejected in accordance with Contract Specifications, Division 2, Appendix, "Tendering Procedures For Purchase of Services For The City of Saint John, New Brunswick", Tendering Procedures, Subsections (3)(f); as a signed copy of Addendum No.1 was not included in the Tender Package; and that Contract 2003-14, Sandy Point Road - water and sewer extension and road reconstruction, be awarded to the low tenderer, AC.L. Construction Limited, at the tendered price of $4,393,682.50, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, be referred to the City Solicitor for review and discussion at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried 10. Soumission pour Ie contrat nO 2003-14 concernant Ie chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre du directeur general recommandant que la soumission de Philson Ltd. so it rejetee conformement a la sous- section (3)f) relative aux procedures d'appel d'offres de I'annexe intitulee << Procedures d'appel d'offres pour I'achat de services pour The City of Saint John au Nouveau- Brunswick >>, a la Section 2 de la partie Modalites du contrat, etant donne qu'une copie signee de I'addenda nO 1 n'a pas ete incluse dans Ie dossier de soumission; et que Ie contrat 2003-14, relatif au projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et a la refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, AC.L. Construction Limited, au prix offert de 4 393682,50 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, soit soumise a I'avocat municipal aux fins d'examen et de discussion a la prochaine reunion en comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Tender for Contract 2003-21 Loch Lomond Road/Thorne Avenue Asphalt Concrete ResurfacinQ 89-871 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-21, Loch Lomond Road/Thorne Avenue asphalt concrete resurfacing, Municipal Designated Highways Grant Program, be awarded to the low tenderer, Lafarge Canada Inc., at the tendered price of $492,383.40, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Desmond proposed a motion, which was seconded by Councillor Court that the City Manager contact the Federal Commissioner of Competition and request an investigation into the bidding process due to the controversial contract prices received by The City of Saint John. Mayor McAlary advised she would prefer to have the issue referred to the City Solicitor. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor to investigate the tender process to review the applicability of the competition legislation. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting "nay". 11. Soumission pour Ie contrat 2003-21 Chemin Loch Lomond et avenue Thorne - resurfac;age au moyen de beton asphaltiQue Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-21, relatif au projet de resurfayage du chemin Loch Lomond et de I'avenue Thorne au moyen de beton asphaltique, dans Ie cadre du programme de subventions pour la refection des routes municipales designees, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Lafarge Canada Inc., au prix offert de 492 383,40 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Desmond presente une proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller Court, pour que Ie directeur general communique avec Ie commissaire federal de la concurrence et demande qu'une enquete soit menee sur Ie processus d'appel d'offres en raison des prix contractuels controverses presentes a The City of Saint John. Le maire McAlary indique qu'elle prefere que cette question soit renvoyee a I'avocat municipal. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la question soit renvoyee a I'avocat municipal pour qu'il mene une enquete sur Ie processus d'appel d'offres afin de determiner I'applicabilite de la loi sur la concurrence. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant vote contre. 12. Re 2003 Water & SewaQe Utilitv Capital ProQram On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 89-872 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council approve the proposed adjustments to the 2003 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'eQout pour 2003 Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve les ajustements proposes au programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout pour 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Re Design and Construction Management Spruce Lake Dam On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the estimated additional fee of $226,908.02 from Acres International Limited for additional environmental and construction management services for the Spruce Lake Dam Reconstruction project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Gestion de la conception et de la construction - barraQe du lac Spruce Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve les frais supplementaires estimes a 226908,02 $ devant etre verses a Acres International Limited pour des services supplementaires de gestion de I'environnement et de la construction dans Ie cadre du projet de refection du barrage du lac Spruce. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Tender for Contract 2003-15 Kierstead Road - Michael Crescent On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-15 Kierstead Road - Michael Crescent watermain construction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Dean Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $112,510.00, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. The City Solicitor requested that the report be referred to him for review. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor for discussion at Committee of the Whole. It was requested that Council be provided previous minutes and copies of the City Solicitor's report re tender qualification. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Appel d'offres pour Ie contrat 2003-15 concernant Ie chemin Kierstead et Ie croissant Michael Proposition du conseiller Teed 89-873 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-15, relatif a I'installation de conduites d'eau principales sur Ie chemin Kierstead et Ie croissant Michel, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins- disant, Dean Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 112510,00 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. L'avocat municipal demande que Ie rapport lui so it soumis pour qu'il puisse I'examiner. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la question soit renvoyee a I'avocat municipal aux fins de discussion en comite plenier. Une demande est presentee pour que soient fournis au conseille proces-verbal anterieur et des copies du rapport de I'avocat municipal concernant I'acceptation des offres. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. Re Howes Lake Landfill Closure - 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the engagement of GEMTEC Limited to provide engineering services for the closure of Howes Lake landfill site. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Fermeture du site d'enfouissement du lac Howes en 2003 Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal autorise I'engagement de GEMTEC Limited pour fournir des services d'ingenierie en vue de la fermeture du site d'enfouissement du lac Howes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Re Red Head Secondary Access and Related Matters On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising the status of the Red Head secondary access and related matters; outlining three options for possible routes; and recommending that Common Council; (1) as part of the long-term plan for transportation, consider Option 1, a 4.18km roadway extending from Old Black River Road, between McAllister Industrial Park and the Ducks Unlimited Marsh, to Red Head Road, south of Debly Subdivision, for a future alternative access to the Red Head area; (2) defer the detailed design and construction to a future capital program; (3) consider other sources of funding for construction of an alternative access to the Red Head area as part of the long-term planning process and discuss possible support with other levels of government; (4) consider options for the protection of existing municipal infrastructure in the study area in future long-term planning; and (5) request staff to develop a contingency plan to deal with access issues in the event that the existing roadway fails as a result of slope instability. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) 16. Acces secondaire au secteur Red Head et Questions connexes Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick 89-874 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie rapport du directeur general faisant Ie point sur la question de I'acces secondaire au secteur Red Head et les questions connexes; decrivant trois trajets possibles; et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal: 1) dans Ie cadre d'un plan de transport a long terme, examine I'option 1, relative a une route de 4,18 km allant du chemin Old Black River, entre Ie parc industriel McAllister et Ie marais de Canards IlIimites, jusqu'au chemin Red Head, au sud du lotissement Debly, en tant qu'autre voie d'acces au secteur Red Head; 2) reporte les couts lies a la conception detaillee et a la construction a un programme d'investissement futur; 3) examine d'autres sources de financement pour la contruction d'une autre voie d'acces au secteur Red Head dans Ie cadre d'un processus de planification a long terme et discute de I'appui possible d'autres paliers de gouvernement; 4) examine diverses options, dans Ie cadre de la planification a long terme, pour la protection de I'infrastructure municipale existante dans la zone d'etude; 5) demande au personnel d'elaborer un plan d'urgence en matiere d'acces dans Ie cas ou la route existante s'affaisserait en raison de I'instabilite de la pente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Trites quitte la reunion.) 24A. Re Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendments Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor submitting, further to Council's June 23, 2003 referral, a proposed Traffic By-law amendment that would establish alternate side parking for much of the Central Peninsula, an ability to initiate and enforce a temporary over-night "snow ban" on parking on all Central Peninsula streets, and expand the geographic scope of the residential parking permit program. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to alternate side parking for much of the Central Peninsula, an ability to initiate and enforce a temporary over-night "snow ban" on parking on all Central Peninsula streets, and expand the geographic scope of the residential parking permit program, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to alternate side parking for much of the Central Peninsula, an ability to initiate and enforce a temporary over-night "snow ban" on parking on all Central Peninsula streets, and expand the geographic scope of the residential parking permit program, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". Councillor Titus suggested the By-law be published to eliminate the need for third reading in full given the length of the document. 24A. Modifications de I'arrete sur la circulation Examen d'un rapport de I'avocat municipal presentant, a la suite de la 89-875 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 demande transmise par Ie conseille 23 juin 2003, un projet de modification de I'arrete sur la circulation en vue de permettre Ie stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance dans la plus grande partie de la peninsule centrale, d'accorder I'autorite necessaire pour interdire temporairement Ie stationnement de nuit dans toutes les rues de la peninsule centrale et d'etendre la portee geographique du programme de permis de stationnement residentiel. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement au stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance dans la plus grande partie de la peninsule centrale, a I'autorite necessaire pour interdire temporairement Ie stationnement de nuit dans toutes les rues de la peninsule centrale et a I'elargissement de la portee geographique du programme de permis de stationnement residentiel, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement au stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance dans la plus grande partie de la peninsule centrale, a I'autorite necessaire pour interdire temporairement Ie stationnement de nuit dans toutes les rues de la peninsule centrale et a I'elargissement de la portee geographique du programme de permis de stationnement residentiel, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>. Le conseiller Titus suggere que I'arrete soit publie pour qu'il ne soit pas necessaire de lire integralement Ie document en troisieme lecture compte tenu de sa longueur. 26. Re Decision of Superintendent Of Pensions - AmalQamated Transit Union Local 1182 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the letter from the City Solicitor with regard to the decision of the Superintendent of Pensions concerning the application of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 in which he determined that he has no jurisdiction to resolve the fundamental issue i.e. whether Local 1182 members are employees of the City for purposes of Section 29 of the Pension Benefits Act; and advising that the Union has requested, pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 of the Act, that the Superintendent refer the matter to the Labour and Employment Board; and will keep Council apprised of further development in the matter, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Fitzpatrick and Teed withdrew from the meeting.) 26. Decision du surintendant des pensions - demande de la section locale 1182 du Svndicat uni du transport 89-876 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE la lettre de I'avocat municipal concernant la decision du surintendant des pensions a I'egard de la demande de la section 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport dans laquelle il considere ne pas avoir I'autorite necessaire pour regler la question fondamentale, qui consiste a determiner si les membres de la section locale 1182 doivent etre consideres comme des employes municipaux aux termes de I'article 29 de la Loi sur les prestations de pension, et indiquant que Ie syndicat a demande, conformement aux dispositions de I'article 73 de la Loi, que Ie surintendant renvoie la question a la Commission du travail et de I'emploi et qu'il entend tenir Ie conseil au courant de I'evolution de cette affaire soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Teed quittent la reunion.) 28. (a) Municipal Plan Amendment (b) Re-Zoning By-law & (c) Imposing Section 39Conditions - 2075 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, a parcel of land located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road (PID Number 325209), having an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), from Low Density Residential to Neighbourhood Centre classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By- law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, a parcel of land located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road (PID Number 325209), having an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), from Low Density Residential to Neighbourhood Centre classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-626 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road (PID Number 325209), having an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-626 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 89-877 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-626 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road (PID Number 325209), having an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a 976-square metre (10,506 square foot) one-storey commercial building on the parcel of land at 2075 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00325209, be subject to the following conditions: (a) the commercial development be limited to the proposed building containing a pharmacy and health-related business offices, (b) the development be in accordance with a detailed site plan approved by the Development Officer illustrating an asphalt parking area and driveways, (c) the development be developed in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer, including the installation of any necessary catch basins, and (d) all areas of the development site not occupied by the proposed building, parking area and driveways be landscaped within six months from the issuance of a building permit for the proposed commercial development; and further that, upon re- zoning of the subject area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-626 A Law to Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". (Councillor Teed re-entered the meeting.) 28. a) Modification du plan municipal b) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage c) Imposition des conditions de I'article 39 - 2075, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain dans I'annexe 2-A, situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond (NID 325209) et ayant une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres), afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre commercial de voisinage, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain dans I'annexe 2-A, situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond (NID 325209) et ayant une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres), afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre commercial de voisinage, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball 89-878 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-626 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond (NID 325209), ayant une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres), afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-626 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-626 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond (NID 325209), ayant une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres), afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. ET QUE en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie projet de construction d'un immeuble commercial sans etage de 976 metres carres (10506 pieds carres) sur la parcelle de terrain situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 00325209, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) I'amenagement commercial est limite a I'immeuble propose abritant une pharmacie et des bureaux d'affaires offrant des soins de sante, b) I'amenagement est realise conformement au plan de situation detaille approuve par I'agent d'amenagement montrant une aire de stationnement et des allees asphaltees; c) I'amenagement est realise conformement au plan de drainage detaille, sous reserve de I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef, y compris I'installation de puisards au besoin; et d) tous les endroits du site d'amenagement qui ne sont pas occupes par I'immeuble propose, I'aire de stationnement et les allees doivent etre amenages d'ici six mois a compter de la date d'emission du permis de construire relativement au projet d'amenagement commercial; et a la suite du rezonage dudit secteur, les terrains et tout immeuble ou structure qui s'y trouve seront amenages et utilises conformement au projet et aux conditions stipulees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-626 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. (Le conseiller Teed se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 30. LoiterinQ And BeQQinQ Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting Loitering And Begging Within The City Of Saint John", be read Question being taken, the motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the City Solicitor provide a report on the By-law approach from the City of Vancouver for Council's consideration. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 30. Arrete sur Ie flanaQe et la mendicite 89-879 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete sur Ie flanage et la mendicite dans The City of Saint John >> soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'avocat municipal presente, a I'intention du conseil, un rapport sur I'arrete adopte par la ville de Vancouver sur cette question. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 34. New Brunswick Merit Dav Awards Committee Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed regarding the New Brunswick Day Merit Award advising in recent years there has been some apparent confusion over how selections are made, by whom, and when presentations are to take place. Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that (1) a New Brunswick Day Merit Awards Committee for The City of Saint John be established; and (2) the Committee be composed of not less than 5 nor more than 9 residents of the City of whom at least one shall be under 25 years of age, appointed for up to a two-year term on July 17, 2003. 34. Comite des certificats de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed relative aux certificats de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick indiquant qu'il semble exister, depuis quelques annees, une certaine confusion quant au mode de selection et aux personnes responsables, ainsi qu'au moment ou do it avoir lieu la remise des certificats. Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant 1) qu'un comite des certificats de reconnaissance de la Fete du Nouveau- Brunswick so it mis sur pied dans The City of Saint John; 2) que ce comite soit compose de 5 residents de la ville au minimum et de 9 au maximum, I'un d'eux devant avoir moins de 25 ans, qui seraient nommes pour une periode de deux ans Ie 17 juillet 2003. 35. Re Enforcement Of Bv-Iaw RespectinQ Taxi Fares Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed referring to the April 14, 2003 meeting of Council regarding the posting of taxi fares; advising that apparently complaints have been received from visitors / tourists who have to use a taxi and find no information with regard to fares; and suggesting the City does not have to rely on the Police Force for enforcement but rather could engage a By-law Enforcement Officer under provisions which would not create any substantial cost; and proposing if the By-law is not enforceable, it should be either rescinded or steps taken to resolve the problem. Mayor McAlary updated Council advising that the issue has been referred to the Police Commission and action is presently being taken to enforce the By-law. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding the failure of posted taxi fares be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 35. Execution de I'arrete relatif aux tarifs de taxi Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed concernant I'affichage des tarifs de taxi dont il a ete question a la seance du conseil du 14 avril 2003 et indiquant que des visiteurs et des touristes devant utiliser un taxi se seraient plaints de ne pas pouvoir trouver I'information sur les tarifs; suggerant, plutot que de recourir aux forces policieres, d'engager un agent d'execution des arretes municipaux en vertu des dispositions existantes, ce qui n'entrainerait pas de couts substantiels; et proposant d'abroger I'arrete 89-880 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 s'il s'avere impossible de Ie faire respecter, ou de prendre des mesures pour regler Ie probleme. Le maire McAlary signale au conseil que la question a ete renvoyee a la commission de police et que des mesures sont prises actuellement en vue de I'execution de I'arrete. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed relative au defaut d'afficher les tarifs de taxi so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 36. Re Council Representation on Celebrate Canada Observance OpeninQ Ceremonies On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed expressing appreciation for the opportunity to represent The City of Saint John at the June 21,2003 National Aboriginal Day, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 36. Representation du conseil aux celebrations de la journee << Le Canada en fete >> Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed temoignant sa reconnaissance d'avoir eu I'occasion de representer The City of Saint John au cours de la Journee nationale des Autochtones, Ie 21 juin 2003, soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 37. Re Requests For Provincial Funding by Uptown Saint John Read a letter from Councillor Teed referencing a recent meeting of Uptown Saint John regarding governmental funding for downtown projects; advising that the concepts of direct communication by representatives of Uptown Saint John to Metropolitan MLA's with respect to Provincial funding for downtown centres has been accepted by Uptown Saint John; and questioned to what extent should organizations seeking Provincial funding for City areas keep the City informed, as the question could be raised regarding the lack of support if the City is unaware of the application and its effects on operations. On motion of CouncillorTeed Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Demandes de financement provincial de la part de Uptown Saint John Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Teed faisant reference a une reunion recente de Uptown Saint John ayant trait au financement public de projets au centre- ville; indiquant que Ie principe de la communication directe entre les representants de Uptown Saint John et les membres de l'Assemblee legislative de la region metropolitaine en ce qui concerne Ie financement provincial de projets au centre-vi lie a ete accepte par Uptown Saint John; et demandant dans quelle mesure les organisations qui cherchent a obtenir des fonds du gouvernement provincial pour la realisation de projets dans divers secteurs sont tenus d'en informer la Ville, etant donne que la Ville ne saurait etre en mesure d'apporter son soutien si elle ne connalt pas I'existence de la demande et son incidence sur les operations. 89-881 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE la lettre soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 38. Re Policv - Acquisition or Disposal of Property Read a letter from Councillor Teed, submitting the policy for the acquisition or disposal of property adopted by Common Council on February 11, 1991; and expressing the view that the City has not been following this policy and selling major portions of property without any time commitments which is fundamentally wrong; referred to a previous policy that any recommendation shall contain a time during which the proposed development is to take place; and suggesting that Council take the position that policies are to be followed unless or until they are rescinded or changed. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding the policy for the Acquisition or Disposal of Property, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 38. PolitiQue relative a l'acQuisition ou a I'alienation de terrains Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Teed concernant la politique en matiere d'acquisition ou d'alienation de terrains adoptee par Ie conseille 11 fevrier 1991 ; affirmant que la Ville ne respecte pas cette politique et cede de grandes etendues de terrain sans fixer d'echeance, ce qui s'avere une erreur fondamentale; faisant reference a une politique anterieure selon laquelle toute recommandation do it fixer une limite de temps pour la realisation de I'amenagement; et suggerant que Ie conseil s'engage a respecter les politiques adoptees a moins qu'elles ne soient abolies ou modifiees. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed concernant la politique relative a I'acquisition ou a I'alienation de terrains so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 40. Letter from Champlain Heights School Re status of Natural Outdoor LearninQ Centre Project On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Cindy Buck on behalf of the Green Space Development Committee, Champlain Heights School, in appreciation of the grant from the Land for Public Purposes Trust Fund for the development of a natural outdoor learning center at the school, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 40. Lettre de I'ecole Champlain Heights sur I'etat du pro jet de centre d'apprentissaQe de la nature Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre de Cindy Buck au nom du comite d'amenagement d'espaces verts de I'ecole Champlain Heights, en reconnaissance de la subvention provenant du fonds en fiducie pour I'utilisation des terrains a des fins publiques pour la creation d'un centre d'apprentissage de la nature a I'ecole, soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-882 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 7, 2003/LE 7 JUILLET 2003 41. Letter From F. Wayne Jones Re Lovalist Burial Grounds On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter received from a concerned citizen in the South Central Peninsula suggesting it is time to consider lighting and patrolling the Loyalist Burial Grounds due to activities in disregard of the law, be referred to City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 41. Lettre de F. Wayne Jones concernant Ie cimetiere lovaliste Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre d'un citoyen preoccupe de la peninsule centre-sud suggerant qu'il est temps d'eclairer et de surveiller Ie cimetiere loyaliste en raison des activites qui s'y deroulent au mepris des lois, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The next meeting will be Committee of the Whole for discussion of confidential matters will be held at 5:00 p.m. on July 21,2003 with Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Cloture de la reunion La prochaine seance en comite plenier pour la discussion de questions confidentielles aura lieu Ie 21 juillet 2003 a 17 h, la reunion publique ordinaire devant debuter a 19 h. Le maire declare que la seance est levee. Common Clerk/greffier communal