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2003-07-21_Minutes--Procès-verbal 89-883 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 21st day of July, AD. 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick and Teed. - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; Shane Galbraith, Director of Works; Brent McGovern, Engineer, Municipal Operations; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; Ms. Amy Poffenroth, By-Law Enforcement Officer and Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil municipal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 21 juillet 2003 a 19 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick et Teed; et MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; D. Logan, responsable des achats; Shane Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; Brent McGovern, ingenieur, operations municipales; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; P. Woods, secretaire municipal et directeur general adjoint; Mme Amy Poffenroth, agente d'execution des arretes municipaux et Mme E. Gormley, secretaire municipale adjointe. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 7,2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du 7 juillet 2003 soit adopte. 89-884 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of 23A Nominating Committee Report, 23B Tender Contract 2003-14 Sandy Point Road Water and Sewerage Extension, 23C Tender Contract 2003-15 Kierstead Road-Michael Crescent, and that item number 31, Property Issue, 330 Charlotte Street be referred to August 5, 2003 Committee of the Whole meeting, reference 10.2(4)(d). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte apres I'ajout du point 23A relatif au comite des candidatures, du point 23B relatif aux soumissions pour Ie contrat 2003-14 concernant Ie prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point, du point 23C relatif aux soumissions pour Ie contrat 2003-15 concernant la route Kierstead et Ie croissant Michael, et que Ie point 31 portant sur Ie probleme lie a la propriete situee au 330, rue Charlotte, so it reporte a la reunion en comite plenier qui se tiendra Ie 5 aout 2003 [alinea 10.2(4)d)]. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Proclamation Mayor McAlary proclaimed July 21 to July 27,2003 as "Port City Rainbow Pride Week" in The City of Saint John. 4. Proclamation Le maire McAlary declare que la semaine du 21 au 27 juillet 2003 est la semaine du << Port City Rainbow Pride >> dans The City of Saint John. 5{a). Public HearinQ - ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment to Re-Zone 101 Paradise Row The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of an area of land located at 101 Paradise Row, having an area of approximately 650 square metres (7,000 square feet), also identified as being PID #28662, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business to permit the future expansion of the existing funeral home located at 111 Paradise Row as requested by Brenan Group Ltd., and no written objections were received in this regard. 5(b). Letter from Planning Advisory Committee Re: 101 Paradise Row Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's July 15, 2003 meeting at which it resolved to adopt the staff recommendation; and recommending that Council re-zone an area of land as described above, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business in the manner illustrated on the submitted plan. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no one presenting. 89-885 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-627 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" by re-zoning an area of land located at 101 Paradise Row, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-627 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P.100-627 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning an area of land located at 101 Paradise Row, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-627 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that items 5(a) and 5(b) be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5(a) Audience publique - Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonaQe du terrain situe au 101. ranQ Paradise Le secretaire municipal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rang Paradise, d'une superficie d'environ 650 metres carres (7 000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 28662, afin de la faire passer de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> pour permettre I'agrandissement futur du salon funeraire existant situe au 111, rang Paradise, a la demande de Brenan Group Ltd., aucune objection par ecrit n'ayant ete reyue a cet egard. 5(b) Lettre du comite consultatif d'urbanisme Obiet: 101. ranQ Paradise Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie a la reunion du 15 juillet 2003 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du personnel; et il est recommande que Ie conseil modifie Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain, tel que decrit ci-dessus, pour passer de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rang Paradise afin de la faire passer de zone d'edifices a logements multiples a trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. 89-886 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rang Paradise afin de la faire passer de zone d'edifices a logements multiples a trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE les points 5a) et 5b) soient acceptes et classes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6(a). Public Hearing - Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 75 &100 Mountain View Drive The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of an area of land located at 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive, having a total area of approximately 1861 square metres (20,032 square feet), also identified as being a portion of PID No. 00315838, from "RS- 2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification in the manner illustrated on the submitted plan; and areas of land located at 75 and100 Mountain View Drive, having a total area of approximately 22 hectares (54 acres), also identified as being a portion of PID Nos. 55154850 and 00315838, from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, in the manner illustrated on the submitted plan, as requested by North Star Holdings Ltd., and written letters of objection and support were received in this regard. The purpose of the proposed changes is to re-zone the subject areas in a manner to facilitate a small expansion to an existing college, and to allow for a subdivision development involving serviced residential lots along new public streets. 6{b). Proposed Re-zoninQ 75 & 100 Mountain View Drive Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's July 15, 2003 meeting at which it resolved to adopt the staff recommendation; and recommending that Common Council re-zone areas of land as described above, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, and from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential in the manner illustrated on the submitted plan. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re- zoning and, Mr. Bob Darling addressed Council expressing his support for the re-zoning. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-628 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning areas of land located at 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, and from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family 89-887 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6(a). Audience publique - Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonaQe des parcelles au 75 et au 100. promenade Mountain View Le secretaire municipal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View, d'une superficie d'environ 1 861 metres carres (20 032 pieds carres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 00315838, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> comme I'indique Ie plan presente; et des parcelles de terrain situees au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View, d'une superficie totale d'environ 22 hectares (54 acres) et faisant partie des terrains portant les NID 55154850 et 00315838, pour les faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, ala demande de North Star Holdings Ltd., des lettres d'opposition et d'appui ayant ete reyues a cet egard. Le projet de rezonage vise a modifier Ie zonage des secteurs en question de maniere a faciliter la realisation d'un projet mineur d'agrandissement d'un college existant et a permettre I'amenagement d'un lotissement comprenant des lots residentiels amenages Ie long de nouvelles rues publiques. 6(b). Projet de rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 75 et au 100. promenade Mountain View Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie a la reunion du 15 juillet 2003 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du personnel. Le rapport recommande que Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage des terrains decrits ci-dessus pour les faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >> et de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> comme I'indique Ie plan presente. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage. M. Bob Darling s'adresse au conseil afin d'appuyer Ie projet de rezonage. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-628 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relatif au rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View afin de les faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Read a first time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-628 A By- law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-628 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning an area of land located at 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification, and from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family 89-888 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-628 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete no C. P. 100-628 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relatif au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> et zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Read a second time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-628 A By-law To Amend the Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that items 6(a) and 6(b) be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-628 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE les points 6a) et 6b) soient acceptes et classes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7(a). Public Hearing - Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-Zone 186 Queen Street West The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of an area located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square metres (5,000 square feet), also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification to permit the establishment of a group care facility for homeless women within the existing building as requested by Homeless Womens Shelter Services Inc., and written objections were received in this regard. 7{b). Proposed Re-zoninQ 186 Queen Street West Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's July 15, 2003 meeting at which it resolved to adopt the staff recommendation and recommending that Council re-zone an area of land as described above, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional in the manner illustrated on the submitted plan. (Councillor Teed stated that he is the Voluntary Solicitor for the applicant which could give rise to a conflict of interest on this issue and withdrew from the meeting) The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with the following presenting: 89-889 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Earl Hammond, 198 Queen Street, expressed his opposition to the re- zoning citing inappropriate behavior of the residents in the neighborhood; a danger posed from vehicles parking on the street near a corner obstructing view, and that police vehicles are frequently at the location for long periods of time. Betty Hammond, 198 Queen Street, spoke in opposition to the re-zoning also citing inappropriate behaviour in the neighbourhood and expressing a fear that the residents are not supervised when outside the property. Yvette Tobin, 127 Queen Street spoke in opposition to the re-zoning and reviewed some items addressed at the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of July 15, 2003, expressing concern about the qualifications of the owners, and a possible conflict of interest of a Council member. Helen Adams, 165 Queen Street expressed her opposition to the re- zoning noting that if the re-zoning were approved it would be beneficial to have more information about the shelter available to the community, and community participation on the board. Les Adams, 165 Queen Street noted that he was not opposed to the present shelter with a limit of 5 residents, but objects to an expansion. Milo Murray, 128 Queen Street opposed the re-zoning calling attention to the fact that the community residents were not consulted. Mike Weaver, 181 St. James Street West expressed his opposition to the re-zoning saying that he wanted the neighbourhood to stay residential. Joe Trainor, 63 Bell Manor Drive, expressed his view that the issue was a matter of trust explaining that the residents purchased homes in the area trusting that it would remain a residential neighbourhood. Marie Trainor, 218 Queen Street spoke against the re-zoning, but did not object to the existing shelter, but expressed fear that there may be more institutions in the area in the future. Alfred Bridges, 15 Victoria Street West spoke in opposition of the re- zoning. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re- zoning with the following presenting: David Sisk, a board member of the Homeless Shelter spoke in favor of the shelter citing the need for the shelter given that there is no other place for homeless women to take shelter in Saint John. He summarized the mandate of the organization, its funding, staffing and training of staff. He noted that the shelter has been provided to 239 women for a total of 1700 nights since the Shelter's opening on January 1, 2001. He acknowledged that the organization should have had better communication with the community in the past, but will be taking measures to correct that in the near future. John Sabean, Vice President of the Shelter spoke in favor of the re- zoning noting that there are Social Workers and Police Officers on the Board and that the presence of police officers at the Shelter is valid. He noted that since the opening there has never been a public complaint against the Shelter. Grace Langteigne, a Director of the Homeless Shelter's Board, spoke in support of the re-zoning explaining the training and qualifications of the Shelter's staff. Jennifer Williams, staff member, spoke in favor of the Shelter. Paula McGillvery, resident of the Shelter spoke in favor of the Shelter emphasizing her and her childrens' temporary need for a place to stay. 89-890 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the matter be tabled to allow time for discussion between the Homeless Shelter and the community residents. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Chase and Fitzgerald voting "nay". 7(a) Audience publique - Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonaQe du terrain situe au 186. rue Queen ouest Le secretaire municipal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 186, rue Queen ouest, d'une superficie d'environ 465 metres carres (5 000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 365569, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> pour permettre la creation d'un centre de soins de jour en groupe pour femmes sans-abri dans I'immeuble existant, ala demande de Homeless Womens Shelter Services Inc., aucune objection par ecrit n'ayant ete reyue a cet egard. 7{b) Proiet de rezonaQe du 186. rue Queen ouest Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie a la reunion du comite du 15 juillet 2003 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du personnel et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage de ladite parcelle de terrain, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente. (Le conseiller Teed quitte la reunion apres avoir indique qu'il agit a titre d'avocat benevole pour Ie requerant, ce qui pourrait donner lieu a un conflit d'interets sur cette question). Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. Earl Hammond, residant au 198, rue Queen, s'oppose au rezonage, faisant etat de comportements inappropries de la part des residentes dans Ie voisinage; du danger que presentent les vehicules gares a proximite d'un coin qui bloquent la vue, et du fait que des voitures de police sont frequemment sur les lieux durant de longues periodes. Betty Hammond, residant au 198, rue Queen, fait part de son opposition au rezonage, faisant egalement etat de comportements inappropries de la part des residentes dans Ie voisinage et se disant inquiete en raison du fait que les residentes ne sont pas surveillees lorsqu'elles se trouvent a I'exterieur de la propriete. Yvette Tobin, residant au 127, rue Queen, s'oppose au rezonage et passe en revue certains points souleves a la reunion du comite consultatif d'urbanisme du 15 juillet 2003, exprimant ses preoccupations relativement aux competences des proprietaires et a la possibilite d'un conflit d'interets en ce qui concerne un membre du conseil. Helen Adams, residant au 165, rue Queen, exprime son opposition au rezonage, indiquant que, si la modification de zonage est approuvee, il serait bon de renseigner davantage la communaute sur Ie refuge et de permettre a des membres de la communaute de faire partie du conseil d'administration. Les Adams, residant au 165, rue Queen, indique qu'il ne s'oppose pas a I'existence du refuge qui peut accueillir actuellement 5 residentes au maximum, mais qu'il s'oppose a son agrandissement. Milo Murray, resident au 128, rue Queen, s'oppose au rezonage, faisant valoir que les residents du secteur ne sont pas consultes. 89-891 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Mike Weaver, residant au 181, rue St. James ouest, fait part de son opposition au rezonage, indiquant qu'il desire que Ie quartier demeure residentiel. Joe Trainor, residant au 63, promenade Bell Manor, affirme que la question actuelle en est une de confiance, precisant que les residents du secteur etaient persuades, au moment d'acheter leurs residences, que Ie quartier allait demeurer residentiel. Marie Trainor, residant au 218, rue Queen, s'oppose au rezonage, mais ne s'oppose pas au refuge existant, tout en se disant inquiete de la possibilite qu'on implante, dans I'avenir, d'autres etablissements dans Ie secteur. Alfred Bridges, residant au 15, rue Victoria ouest, exprime son opposition au rezonage. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. David Sisk, membre du conseil d'administration de Homeless Shelter, se dit en faveur du refuge, soulignant sa necessite etant donne qu'il n'y a pas d'autre endroit qui permette aux femmes sans-abri de trouver refuge a Saint John. II parle, en bref, du mandat de I'organisation, de son financement, du personnel et de la formation. II souligne que Ie refuge a aide 239 femmes pour un total de 1 700 nuits depuis I'ouverture du refuge Ie 1 er janvier 2001. II reconnalt que I'organisation aurait du entretenir une meilleure communication avec la communaute dans Ie passe, mais qu'elle entend prendre des mesures pour corriger la situation dans un proche avenir. John Sabean, vice-president du centre pour sans-abri, se dit en faveur du rezonage, soulignant que des travailleurs sociaux et des policiers siegent au comite et que la presence de policiers au centre est justifiee. II insiste sur Ie fait que, depuis son ouverture, aucune plainte n'a ete deposee contre Ie centre pour sans-abri. Grace Langteigne, directrice du conseil d'administration du centre pour sans-abri, se dit en faveur du rezonage et parle de la formation et des competences du personnel qui y travaille. Jennifer Williams, membre du personnel, exprime son soutien au centre pour sans-abri. Paula McGillvery, residente du centre pour sans-abri, exprime son soutien, indiquant que ses enfants et elle ont temporairement besoin d'un endroit ou rester. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la question soit reportee pour permettre aux responsables du centre pour sans-abri et aux membres de la communaute de discuter. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, les conseillers Chase et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. (Councillor Teed re-entered the meeting) 8.2003 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital ProQram Adiustments On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council approve the revisions to the 2003 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program and the 2003 General Fund Capital Program as identified in the submitted schedule. Mr. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations, clarified the reasons for delays on certain projects; the difficulty in predicting unforeseen circumstances, and 89-892 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 that he will be addressing the concerns expressed by some Councillors with ADI Consultants. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Le conseiller Teed se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 8. Ajustements au programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQout et du fonds d'administration pour 2003 Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil approuve les ajustements au programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout et du fonds d'administration qui sont decrits dans I'annexe presentee. M. Groody, commissionnaire aux operations municipales, explique pourquoi certains projets sont retardes, indiquant qu'il est difficile de prevoir des circonstances imprevues, et il affirme qu'il va regler les problemes souleves par certains conseillers en collaboration avec des consultants d'ADI. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting) 9. Contract 2001-16 Churchill Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Proiect On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.) 9. Contrat nO 2001-16 concernant Ie projet d'eQouts sanitaires du boulevard Churchill Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport soit accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Contract 2002-3 Transmission Mains East - Thorne Avenue and Russell Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Contrat nO 2002-3 concernant les conduites principales a I'est - avenue Thorne et rue Russell Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport soit accepte et classe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-893 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 11. Contract 2003-5 - Spar Cove Road-Millidge Avenue-Lime Kiln Road Water and Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager that Contract 2003-5 - Spar Cove Road-Millidge Avenue-Lime Kiln Road Water and Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $2,529,736.00, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Contrat nO 2003-5 - Renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et refection de rues - chemin Spar Cove. avenue MillidQe et chemin Lime Kiln Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-5 relatif, au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et a la refection de rues sur Ie chemin Spar Cove, I'avenue Millidge et Ie chemin Lime Kiln, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 2 529 736 $, 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. 12. Contract 2003-13 - Newman Street Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, that Contract 2003-13 - Newman Street Water and Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $438,560.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12 Contrat nO 2003-13 - Renouvellement du reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQouts - rue Newman Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-13, relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts dans la rue Newman, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 438 560 $, 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. 13. Contract 2003-2 - Curb Construction On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-2, Curb Construction be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $89,450.80 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-894 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 13. Contrat nO 2003-2 - Construction de bordures Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-2, relatif a la construction de bordures, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 89 450,80 $, 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. 14. MillidQeville Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Council authorize necessary project revisions, in light of the necessary design and construction changes, to proceed as outlined in the City Manager's report with the understanding that staff will report back to Council with the final project costs, and a recommendation for Capital Program adjustments to offset the additional costs. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. AQrandissement de I'usine de traitement des eaux usees de MillidQeville Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil autorise les revisions necessaires au projet, compte tenu des modifications devant etre apportees a la conception et a la construction, afin de proceder comme I'indique Ie rapport du directeur general, etant entendu que Ie personnel fera part de ses conclusions au conseil quant au cout final du projet et presentera une recommandation relative aux ajustements a apporter au programme d'investissement afin de compenser les frais supplementaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. Tenders for Chemicals On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase Resolved that the tenders for chemicals be deferred for one month to allow City Staff to advise on the status of the Committee previously established. Question being taken, the motion was denied. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the tenders for the establishment of supply agreements for various chemicals used to treat the City's water supply be awarded to the lowest bidder in each case as identified in the submitted summary of bids. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase and Teed voting "nay". 15. Soumissions concernant des produits chimiQues Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE les soumissions concernant des produits chimiques soient reportees d'un mois afin de permettre au personnel municipal de fournir un avis sur Ie statut du comite mis sur pied precedemment. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 89-895 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE les contrats relatifs a la fourniture des divers produits chimiques utilises pour traiter I'eau de la ville soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie sommaire des soumissions presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Chase et Teed ayant vote contre. 16. Tenders for the Supplv of Trucks On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the tenders for the supply of seven new cabs and chassis and one new 60,000 GVWR cab and chassis c/w dump body, for use by the City's Municipal Operations Department, be awarded to the lowest bidder in each case as identified in the submitted summary of bids. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Soumissions relatives a la fourniture de camions Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat relatif a la fourniture de sept nouveaux chassis-cabines ainsi que d'un nouveau chassis-cabine de 60 000 kg (PNBV) avec benne basculante, devant etre utilises par Ie service des operations municipales, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie sommaire des soumissions presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17{a). Proposed Residential Development. 210 CottaQe Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council proceed with third reading of the re-zoning of lands at 210 Cottage Road as requested by Berryman Investments Inc. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17{a). Proiet de lotissement residentiel du 210. chemin CottaQe Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil passe a la troisieme lecture de I'arrete relatif au rezonage de terrains situes au 210, chemin Cottage, a la demande de Berryman Investments Inc. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17{b). Letter From Berryman Investments Re 210 CottaQe Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Berryman Investments be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-896 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 17(b). Lettre de Berryman Investments concernant Ie rezonaQe du 210. chemin CottaQe Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre de Berryman Investments so it acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17(c). By-law Number C.P. 100-621 A By-law To Amend the ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Of The City Of Saint John On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-621 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 210 Cottage Road, having an area of approximately 19.5 hectares (48.5 acres), also identified as being PID Number 55112510, from "RS-2M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RSS" One Family Services Suburban Residential classification be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law entitled "By-law C.P. 100-621 A By-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 Zoning By-law be read by title. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law entitled, "By-law C.P. 100-621 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" was read a third time by title. 17(c). Arrete nO C.P. 100-621 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonaQe de The City of Saint John Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-621 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 210, chemin Cottage, d'une superficie d'environ 19,5 hectares (48,5 acres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 55112510, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-2M >> et zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle de banlieue amenagee - habitations unifamiliales << RSS >>, 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. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-621 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete sur Ie zonage soit lu par titre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-897 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-621 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> fait I'objet d'une troisieme lecture par titre. 18. Residential Infrastructure Assistance #22 Fundv View Estates. ManawaQonish Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council approve Residential Infrastructure Assistance #22 for Fundy View Estates on Manawagonish Road for development of 75 One and Two Family and Townhouse Units with a maximum expenditure of $114,000.00 in 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Projet nO 22 du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle - Fundv View Estates. chemin ManawaQonish Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la demande nO 22 dans Ie cadre du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle pour I'amenagement de 75 habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales et habitations en rangee dans Fundy View Estates sur Ie chemin Manawagonish, jusqu'a concurrence de 114 000 $ en 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Amendment to Traffic By-law, ParkinQ Restrictions on Market Place and Clifton Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Schedule "B" of the Traffic By-law be amended to add Clifton Street, City Line to Chapel Street - West Side, and add Market Place, King Street West to Guilford Street, Both Sides, and that the City Solicitor put the amendment in proper form. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Modification de I'arrete sur la circulation concernant les restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la place Market et la rue Clifton Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE I'annexe << B >> de I'arrete sur la circulation soit modifiee afin d'y ajouter la rue Clifton, de la limite de la ville a la rue Chapel, du cote ouest, et la place Market, de la rue King ouest a la rue Guilford, des deux cotes, et que I'avocat municipal redige la modification en bonne et due forme. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Dangerous and Unsightly Condition Vacant BuildinQ Located at 160 Queen Street West On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the City acquire the leased fee interest in 160 Queen Street West (PID 367524) as shown on the submitted plan from Marie C. Girouard for $1.00 (plus applicable taxes); pay any outstanding real property taxes, and forgive unpaid water and sewerage charges levied against the property at 160 Queen Street West; demolish the improvements upon 160 Queen Street West, and that the demolition tender shall include a provision for the grading of the lot and the placement of topsoil and hydro-seed over the area affected by the demolition; administer and pay all legal requirements to a maximum of $300. on behalf of Ms. Girouard to finalize this transaction; and that the 89-898 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to finalize this acquisition. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Caractere dangereux et inesthetique d'un batiment vacant situe au 160. rue Queen ouest Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la ville fasse I'acquisition de I'interet en fonds afferme de la propriete situee au 160, rue Queen ouest (NID 367524) comme Ie montre Ie plan presente par Marie C. Girouard, pour la somme de 1 $ (taxes applicables en sus); paye I'impot foncier non regie et les redevances impayees pour I'eau et les egouts afferents a la propriete situee au 160, rue Queen ouest; fasse demolir les ameliorations apportees au 160, rue Queen ouest, et que Ie soumissionnaire charge de la demolition procede au nivellement du terrain, a la mise en place de terre vegetale et a I'ensemencement hydraulique de la zone touchee par la demolition; applique toutes les exigences juridiques Iiees a cette acquisition et assume les frais qui en decoulent jusqu'a concurrence de 300 $ au nom de Mme Girouard afin de mener a bonne fin cette transaction; et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires pour officialiser cette acquisition. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Salt and Sand StoraQe Facilitv at West Works Site On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the general fund capital program be increased by $330,000. for the construction of a new salt storage facility at the West Works site. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Installations de stockaQe du sel et du sable a I'emplacement West Works Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE les sommes allouees au programme d'investissement du fonds d'administration soient augmentees de 330 000 $ pour la construction d'une nouvelle installation de stockage du sel a I'emplacement West Works. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Life Guard Services On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement with the Saint John Aquatic Center Commission related to the provision of life guard services for 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Services de sauveteurs Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer I'entente intervenue avec la commission du centre aquatique de Saint John relativement a la prestation de services de sauveteurs pour 2003. 89-899 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. 2003 Bond Issue On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the debentures between the City and the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for $18,315,000. at the terms listed in the City Manager's report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Emission d'obliQations pour 2003 Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer I'entente convenue entre la Ville et la Corporation de financement des municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick concernant I'emission d'obligations d'une valeur de 18 315 000 $, selon les conditions enoncees dans Ie rapport du directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. *23A. NominatinQ Committee Report On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Mr. James McMillan be appointed to the Saint John Parking Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Mr. Dawson Moyer and Councillor Titus be reappointed for a second term, and Mr. Murray Beesley for a three year appointment to the Saint John Transit Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that Mr. Norman McFarlane be appointed to the vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Roly Mcintyre, on the Board of the Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency, Inc. (Enterprise Saint John). Question being taken, the motion was carried. *23A. Rapport du comite des candidatures Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE M. James McMillan so it nomme pour sieger a la commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE M. Dawson Moyer et Ie conseiller Titus soient renommes pour un deuxieme mandat, et que M. Murray Beesley so it nomme pour sieger a la commission de transport de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. 89-900 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE M. Norman McFarlane soit nom me au poste devenu vacant a la suite de la demission de M. Roly Mcintyre pour sieger au comite du Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency, Inc. (Enterprise Saint John). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. *23B. Re: Contract 2003-14. Sandy Point Road On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the City Solicitor or his designate, as expeditiously as possible, commence and proceed with an application to the Court of Queen's Bench respecting the interpretation of Addendum No. 1 to the Contract Specifications for The City of Saint John Contract 2003-14, Sandy Point Road Water and Sewer Extension and Road Reconstruction. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase and Teed voting "Nay". *23B. Contrat nO 2003-14 concernant Ie chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'avocat municipal ou son representant presente, avec toute la celerite possible, une requete a la Cour du Banc de la Reine concernant I'interpretation de I'addenda nO 1 relatif aux Modalites du contrat 2003-14 de The City of Saint John portant sur Ie projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et la refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Chase et Teed ayant vote contre. *23C. Contract 2003-15 Kierstead Road - Michael Crescent Water Main Reconstruction On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-15 Kierstead Road-Michael Crescent Water Main Reconstruction be awarded to the low bidder, Dean Construction for $112,510.00. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *23C. Contrat nO 2003-15 concernant Ie chemin Kierstead et Ie croissant Michael- refection des conduites principales d'eau Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-15 concernant la refection des conduites principales d'eau du chemin Kierstead et du croissant Michael soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Dean Construction, au prix offert de 112 510,00 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 24. Third ReadinQ of BuildinQ Bv-Iaw and Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Common Clerk be received and filed. 89-901 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Troisieme lecture de la modification des arretes sur la construction et sur la circulation Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre du secretaire municipal so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Saint John Harbour BridQe Authoritv BudQet for Year EndinQ March 31. 2004 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Council accept the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority Budget for Year Ending March 31, 2004, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the related documents.. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 25. Administration du pont du port de Saint John - budQet pour I'annee se terminant Ie 31 mars 2004 Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie conseil municipal accepte Ie budget de l'Administration du pont du port de Saint John pour I'annee se terminant Ie 31 mars 2004 et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents connexes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 26. Saint John Board of Police Commissioners 2003 OperatinQ BudQet-YTD Financial Results On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Council accept the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners 2003 Operating Budget and YTD Financial Results for the period ending April 30, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John BudQet de fonctionnement de 2003 - bilan financier iusQu'a ce iour Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil accepte Ie budget de fonctionnement et Ie bilan financier jusqu'a ce jour du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John pour la periode se terminant Ie 30 avril 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 27. Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Contract Negotiations Local 61. C.U.P.E Saint John Police Protective Association On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as requested by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, Council authorize the services of the Deputy City Manager as Chief Negotiator for the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners' collective agreement negotiations. 89-902 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Negociations contractuelles du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John avec la section locale 61 du SCFP (Saint John Police Protective Association) Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie demande Ie Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John, QUE Ie conseil municipal autorise Ie directeur general adjoint a agir a titre de negociateur principal pour Ie Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John pendant les negociations de la convention collective. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 28. Planning Advisory Committee - Proposed Subdivision 2645 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Council assent to the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision, Phase 1 tentative plan with respect to any necessary public utility easements, and that Council accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the proposed subdivision. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - projet de lotissement au 2645, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la phase 1 du plan provisoire relatif aux servitudes d'utilite publique necessaires dans Ie lotissement Hillcrest Heights et qu'il accepte une compensation pour Ie terrain utilise a des fins publiques en vue du projet de lotissement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 29. PlanninQ Advisorv Committee - Proposed Subdivision - 11 David Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted photo-reduced Mariam Construction tentative subdivision plan, including the proposed new public street and any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; and accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the proposed subdivision development; and authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer; 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. 29. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - proiet de lotissement au 11. rue David Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite presente par Mariam Construction, y compris la nouvelle 89-903 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 rue publique proposee ainsi que les servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique; accepte une compensation pour Ie terrain utilise a des fins publiques en vue du projet de lotissement; et autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; 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. 30. Unauthorized Cuts to City Streets (Mavor McAlarv) Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary concerning contractors making unauthorized cuts to City streets which are often not re-instated, and the need for tighter controls. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED to refer to the City Manager for inquiry. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 30. Ouverture de tranchees sans autorisation dans les rues de la ville (maire McAlarv) Examen d'une lettre du maire McAlary faisant etat du fait que, souvent, des entrepreneurs creusent des tranchees sans autorisation dans les rues de la ville et ne les remettent pas en etat par la suite, ainsi que de la necessite de resserrer la reglementation. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question so it soumise au directeur general pour qu'il etudie la situation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 31. Property Issue - 330 Charlotte Street (Mavor McAlarv) Motion to refer to Committee of the Whole resolved at approval of agenda, item number 3. 31. Probleme lie a la propriete - 330. rue Charlotte (maire McAlarv) La proposition visant a renvoyer la question au comite plenier a ete acceptee precedemment (point 3 de I'ordre du jour). 32. Metropolitan NetworkinQ Conferences (Councillor Teed) Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he supports the concept of Council engaging in periodic conferences with Municipal Councils of the Metropolitan Saint John area. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the City initiate the concept of municipal conferences. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32. Conferences sur I'etablissement de reseaux metropolitains (conseiller Teed) Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed dans laquelle il appuie I'idee que Ie conseil municipal prenne part a des conferences periodiques avec d'autres conseils municipaux de la region metropolitaine de Saint John. 89-904 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la Ville aille de I'avant avec Ie projet de conferences municipales. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 33. Covered BridQe Trail (Councillor Teed) Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded that the concept of having Saint John as a center for a short travel tourist trip using ferries and covered bridges be referred to Tourist officials and be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of Saint John MLA's. 33. Sentier du pont couvert (conseiller Teed) Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, pour que Ie projet visant a faire de Saint John une destination pour les voyages touristiques a courte distance effectues par traversier ou en empruntant les ponts couverts so it soumis aux responsables du tourisme et soit inscrit a I'ordre du jour de la prochaine reunion des membres regionaux de I'assemblee legislative. 34 .Deterioration of Walkwavs (Councillor Teed) Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded to appoint a committee of three Councillors to inquire into the problem of the failure of any reasonable scheme for notification of deterioration or dangerous situations to be instituted by the City and the failure of the City to take positive action to rectify obvious and dangerous hazards to the people who use the streets and walks. 34. Deterioration des allees pour pietons (conseiller Teed) Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant qu'un comite compose de trois conseillers so it forme pour se pencher sur la question de I'absence d'un plan convenable visant a informer les residents de I'existence de situations dangereuses et denonyant Ie fait que la Ville ne fait rien pour eliminer les risques evidents pour les pietons empruntant les rues et les allees. 35. OutstandinQ ParkinQ Tickets (Councillor Teed) Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded to recommend to the Parking Commission to publish the names of people who are in arrears of parking tickets. 35. Contraventions pour stationnement illicite impavees (conseiller Teed) Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, recommandant a la commission sur Ie stationnement de publier Ie nom de ceux qui n'ont pas paye leurs contraventions. 36. Saint John Development Corporation (Councillor Teed) On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council ask the Saint John Development Corporation to fully inform us of their proposals for increasing the numbers on their Board. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 36. Saint John Development Corporation (conseiller Teed) Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie conseil municipal demande a la Saint John Development Corporation de nous informer des propositions de candidatures a leur conseil d'administration. 89-905 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 37. Pre Election City Policv Announcement (Councillor Teed) Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that the Mayor be asked if she could explain how the President of the Cities of New Brunswick could make commitments as to policies when Council has not discussed the issues. 37. Annonce preelectorale relative aux politiQues municipales (conseiller Teed) Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, pour demander au maire d'expliquer comment il se fait que Ie president de l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick ait pris des engagements en matiere de politique avant que Ie conseil ait pu discuter de ces questions. 38. Letter from Kevin Hogan Re Environmental Concerns "Thomas Construction" Gravel Pit Consideration was given to a letter from Mr. Kevin Hogan expressing concern about the hours of operation of Thomas Construction at the gravel pit directly across from 831 Grandview Avenue. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the issue be referred to the City Manager and appropriate staff for inquiry. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 38. Lettre de Kevin Hogan - preoccupations environnementales concernant la Qraviere de << Thomas Construction >> Examen d'une lettre de M. Kevin Hogan dans laquelle il se dit inquiet des heures d'ouverture de la graviere de Thomas Construction situee directement en face du 831, avenue Grandview. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la question soit soumise au directeur general et au personnel competent pour qu'ils etudient la situation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 39. Letter from Fredine Lang ReQuestinQ Proposal Submission for the Collection of Unpaid ParkinQ Tickets On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that Ms. Lang's letter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Chase and Teed voting "nay". 39. Lettre de Fredine Lang relative a la presentation de propositions en vue du recouvrement des sommes dues pour contraventions de stationnement impavees Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre de Mme Lang soit acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, les conseillers Chase et Teed ayant vote contre. 89-906 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 40. BudQet Submission - "Celebrations 2004" On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that Council approve the request of the "Celebrations 2004" Committee for $13,000. and in-kind services as noted in their letter. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the request by the "Celebrations 2004" Committee for funding and "in-kind" services be referred to the 2004 budget deliberations. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 40. Demande budQetaire - << Celebrations 2004 >> Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve la demande de 13000 $ et de services en nature du comite des <<Celebrations 2004 >>. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie demande de financement et de services en nature du comite des << Celebrations 2004 >> so it examinee au cours des discussions sur Ie budget de 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 41. Letter from Rodnev McGrath ReQuestinQ Donation of Recvcle Materials. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that Rodney McGrath's letter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 41. Lettre de Rodnev McGrath pour Ie don de matieres recvclables Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre de Rodney McGrath so it acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 42. Letter from Burke & Beverly Steeves ReQardinQ Excessive Noise - M. Gerald Teed School On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter regarding excessive noise at M. Gerald Teed School be referred to the Police Commission for inquiry. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-907 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21 , 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 42. Lettre de Burke et Beverly Steeves concernant Ie bruit excess if a I'ecole - M. Gerald Teed Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre concernant Ie bruit excess if a I'ecole M. Gerald Teed soit transmise a la commission de police pour enquete. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 43. Letter from Stuart Jamieson, MLA for Saint John Fundy ReQardinQ Public Safety on Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the matter of public safety on Loch Lomond Road be referred to the City Manager and appropriate staff for inquiry. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 43. Lettre de Stuart Jamieson, membre de l'Assemblee legislative de la circonscription Saint John-Fundy, concernant la securite publiQue sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la question concernant la securite publique sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond soit soumise au directeur general et au personnel competent pour qu'ils etudient la situation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 44. Letter from Elsie Wayne. M.P. Saint John ReQardinQ Glen Falls Development On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 44. Lettre d'Elsie Wayne, deputee de Saint John concernant l'amenaQement de Glen Falls Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre soit acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The next meeting will be Committee of the Whole for discussion of confidential matters at 5:00 p.m. on August 5,2003 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 5 aout 2003 a 17 h, la reunion publique ordinaire devant debuter a 19 h. 89-908 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL JULY 21, 2003/LE 21 JUILLET 2003 Le maire declare que la seance est levee. Common Clerk/greffier communal