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2003-08-05_Minutes--Procès-verbal 89-909 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the 5th day of August AD. 2003, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus and Trites. - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; B. Cullinan, Solicitor; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; J. Bezanson; Heritage Planner; Ms. E. Gormley, 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 mardi 5 aout 2003 a 17 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; B. Cullinan, avocat municipal; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; G. Yeomans, controleur; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell, chef de police; J. Bezanson, urbaniste du patrimoine; Mmes E. Gormley, secretaire municipale adjointe; et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 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 Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 21,2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du lundi 21 juillet 2003 so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-910 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with the addition of Referred and Tabled Council Items 2003 from the Items For Information of Council Members package as item 8a. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'ordre du jour soit adopte apres I'ajout du point 8a relatif aux points du conseil soumis et presentes en 2003 tires des points a titre informatif de la trousse des membres du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Tender for Fire Department Uniform ClothinQ On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by R. Nichols Distributors Inc., for the supply of uniform clothing as indicated on the submitted summary, for the total cost of $33,235.00 plus tax, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Soumission relative aux uniformes du service d'incendie Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la soumission presentee par R. Nichols Distributors Inc., pour I'approvisionnement en uniforme tel que I'indique Ie sommaire presente, au cout total de 33 235 $ plus taxes, soit acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8A. Referred and Tabled Council Items 2003 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the above noted document, be received for information. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that agenda item 34 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8A. Points du conseil soumis et presentes en 2003 Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie document susmentionne soit accepte a titre d'information. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie point 34 de I'ordre du jour so it examine des maintenant. 89-911 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 34. Report on the Status of Council Motions Passed On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase asking for Council's support in requesting the Common Clerk's office to provide Council members with a monthly report on the status of Council motions passed, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Rapport sur I'etat des propositions adoptees par Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre du conseiller Chase sollicitant Ie soutien du conseil pour demander au bureau du secretaire municipal de presenter un rapport mensuel portant sur I'etat des propositions du conseil aux membres du conseil so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Tender for Contract 2003-7 Metcalf Street Water Main Crossing and Fundv HeiQhts Area - Water and Sanitary Construction On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-7 Metcalf Street water main crossing and Fundy Heights area - water main and sanitary construction be awarded to the low tenderer, Halpin Excavating Limited, at the tendered price of $457,907.28 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. 9. Soumission pour Ie contrat nO 2003-7 relativement a I'installation de conduites au principales et de conduites d'egout sanitaires a I'embranchement des conduites d'eau principales de la rue Metcalf et du secteur de Fundv HeiQhts Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-7 relativement a I'installation de conduites d'eau principales et de conduites d'egout sanitaires a I'embranchement des conduites d'eau principales de la rue Metcalf et du secteur de Fundy Heights so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Halpin Excavating Limited, au prix offert de 457 907,28 $, 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. 10. Tender for Contract 2003-12 Rothesay Avenue (Sunnyside Avenue to Ashburn Lake Road) Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-12 Rothesay Avenue (Sunnyside Avenue to Ashburn Lake Road) - water and sewer renewal be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $722,424.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 89-912 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Soumission pour Ie contrat nO 2003-12 relativement au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout de I'avenue Rothesay (de I'avenue Sunnyside au chemin Ashburn Lake) Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-12 relativement au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout de I'avenue Rothesay (de I'avenue Sunnyside au chemin Ashburn Lake) so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 722 424 $, 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. 11. Tender for Contract 2003-19 Fairville Boulevard Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-19 Fairville Boulevard - water and sewer renewal be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,102,616.00 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. 11. Soumission pour Ie contrat 2003-19 relativement au renouvellement du reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQout du boulevard Fairville Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-19 relativement au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout du boulevard Fairville soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins- disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 1 102616 $, 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 for Production of Payroll Information and Water Bills On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the submitted agreement with Saint John Energy to provide the services of printing and mailing of water bills and printing of pay advices and T4s for employees. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Contrat pour la production de renseignements sur les salaires et de factures d'eau Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil municipal autorise Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal a signer I'entente soumise avec Saint John Energy pour offrir les services d'impression et d'expedition des factures d'eau et I'impression des avis de paiement et des T 4 des employes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-913 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 13. Sale of Land to The Power Commission of The City Of Saint John On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John transfer the fee simple interest in 861 Dever Road (PID Numbers 35451 and 402768) and 1050 Rothesay Road (PID Number 297770) to The Power Commission of The City of Saint John for $1.00 (plus HST and expenses, if applicable); and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Vente d'un terrain a la Commission d'enerQie de The City of Saint John Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John transfere I'interet en fief simple du 861, chemin Dever (NID 35451 et 402768) et du 1050, chemin Rothesay (NID 297770) a la Commission d'energie de The City of Saint John pour 1 $ (plus TVH et depenses s'il y a lieu); et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Easement Acquisition - Shamrock Court On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager The City of Saint John acquire a 186:t m2 easement for municipal services in PID Number 375568 from Leighside Holdings Ltd. for $500.00 plus HST as generally shown on the submitted plan subject to the following, the City: (1) pays for and prepares any plan of survey required; (2) pays up to $300.00 in legal fees incurred by Leighside Holdings Ltd. to finalize this transaction; (3) indemnifies and holds harmless Leighside Holdings Ltd. its agents or officers from actions, expenses, claims and demands arising from the construction in or on the aforementioned easement area located at Shamrock Court; and (4) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any document required to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Acquisition d'une servitude a la cour Shamrock Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude pour services municipaux d'environ 186 m2 (NID 375568) de Leighside Holdings Ltd. pour 500 $ plus TVH comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente sous reserve des conditions suivantes, la Ville : 1) assume les frais pour I'etablissement des plans d'arpentage necessaires et les prepare; 2) assume les frais juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 300 $, engages par Leighside Holdings Ltd. pour mener a bien cette transaction; 3) protege et garantie contre toute responsabilite les agents et les representants de Leighside Holdings Ltd. relativement aux poursuites, aux depenses, aux reclamations et aux demandes Iiees a la construction dans la servitude susmentionnee situee a la cour Shamrock; et 4) que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires pour mener a bonne fin cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. Maritimes and Northeast Pipe CrossinQ AQreement Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that as part of the approved 2003 Capital Program Water and Sewerage Utility Fund and 89-914 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 General Fund, work is planned for Fairville Boulevard from civic # 1155 to Manawagonish Road which will include the renewal of an existing 300 mm water main, a sanitary sewer renewal and the installation of a storm sewer to separate storm from sanitary in accordance with the City's separation policy as well as to relieve surcharging of the system; and explaining that as part of this project an existing 750 mm sanitary sewer needs renewal which requires crossing of the Maritimes and Northeast Natural Gas pipeline in the Lancaster Lagoon area. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the City of Saint John enter into the submitted "Crossing Consent Agreement" with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Entente de la Maritimes and Northeast Pipe CrossinQ Examen d'un rapport du directeur general indiquant que, dans Ie cadre du programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout et du fonds d'administration, des travaux qui comprennent la reparation de conduites d'eau de 300 mm de diametre existantes, la reparation de conduites d'egouts sanitaires et I'installation d'egouts pluviaux pour separer les egouts pluviaux des egouts sanitaires conformement a la politique de separation de la Ville visant a eviter la surcharge du systeme, sont prevus du 1155, boulevard Fairville a la route Manawagonish; et expliquant que, dans Ie cadre de ce projet, des conduites d'egouts sanitaires d'un diametre de 750 mm doivent etre reparees, ce qui exige Ie croisement du pipeline de gaz naturel de la Maritimes and Natural Gas dans la region de Lancaster Lagoon. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a I'entente soumise portant sur I'accord de croisement avec la Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer I'entente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Proposed Public Utility Easement - Park Lane Estates Subdivision Phase 3 - 555 Woodward Avenue On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the submitted Park Lane Estates Subdivision - Phase 3 subdivision plan with respect to the required public utility easement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Projet de servitudes d'utilite publique - Phase 3 du lotissement de Park Lane Estates - 555. avenue Woodward Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie conseil municipal approuve Ie plan de la phase 3 du lotissement de Park Lane Estates soumis portant sur Ie projet de servitudes d'utilite publique necessaire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Viacom Outdoor Canada - Billboard SiQn at 20-26 Russell Street Read a report from the City Manager advising that on October 31, 2002 The City of Saint John purchased the Atlantic Packaging building and land located at 20- 26 Russell Street; noting there is a billboard sign owned by Viacom Outdoor Canada located on the parcel whose lease is in an over-holding position; and explaining that 89-915 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Real Estate Services and Viacom Outdoor Canada have agreed, subject to Council's approval, to a five year term with annual rents of $800.00 (plus HST if applicable) increasing annually by 2.5% with a rent structure based on the industry standard ratio applied to the gross revenues generated by this sign; and pointing out that the term has a thirty day termination right, which is required to ensure the City will have unencumbered use of the land if required for street construction purposes and submitting a lease on the matter. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into a lease agreement with Viacom Outdoor Canada under the terms and conditions outlined as submitted, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute said lease. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Viacom Outdoor Canada - Panneau d'affichaQe au 20-26. rue Russell Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general indiquant que Ie 31 octobre 2002, The City of Saint John a fait I'acquisition du batiment et du terrain de Atlantic Packaging situe au 20-26, rue Russell; soulignant la presence d'un panneau d'affichage appartenant a Viacom Outdoor Canada sur Ie terrain dont Ie bail est en occupation apres terme; et expliquant que les Services des biens immobiliers et Viacom Outdoor Canada ont conclu une entente, soumise a I'approbation du conseil, d'une duree de cinq ans moyennant un loyer annuel de 800 $ (plus TVH, s'il ya lieu) augmentant chaque annee de 2,5 %, avec une structure de location fondee sur Ie ratio standard de I'industrie s'appliquant au revenu brut produit par ce panneau; puis soulignant que la duree est soumise a un droit de resiliation de trente jours, necessaire pour s'assurer que la Ville beneficiera de I'utilisation exclusive du terrain, au besoin, aux fins de construction d'une rue et soumettant un bail se rapportant a la question. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John accepte Ie bail de Viacom Outdoor Canada selon les modalites precisees, et que Ie maire et Ie secretaire municipal soient autorises a signer ledit bail. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Offer to Transfer Title of Property - 141 Victoria Street Consideration was given to a letter from the Legal Department, further to Council's June 23, 2003 referral regarding the offer to give the property at 141 Victoria Street to the City; advising that staff are satisfied that title to the property vests in the heirs and beneficiaries of Jessie May Thorne, deceased, late of the City; all of the heirs and beneficiaries have been located and each has indicated that he / she will execute a deed conveying the property to The City of Saint John; and noting that the acceptance of the offer to give the property to the City being a question of policy, must be upon the recommendation by the City Manager. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Legal Department regarding the offer to transfer title of the property located at 141 Victoria Street to the City, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Offre de transfert de titre de propriete situee au 141. rue Victoria Etude d'une lettre du service juridique, en reponse au renvoi du conseil du 23 juin 2003 portant sur la proposition d'offrir la propriete du 141, rue Victoria a la Ville; indiquant que Ie personnel est satisfait que la propriete est conferee aux heritiers et aux beneficiaires de feue Jessie May Thorne, anciennement domiciliee dans The City of Saint John; tous les heritiers et les beneficiaires ont ete trouves et tous ont indique 89-916 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 qu'ils signeraient un acte transferant la propriete a The City of Saint John; et indiquant que I'acceptation de la proposition d'offrir la propriete a la Ville est une question de politique devant donc etre recommandee par Ie directeur general. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre du service juridique portant sur I'offre de transfert du titre de la propriete situee au 141, rue Victoria so it soumise au directeur general A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Report re Begging on Sidewalks - BeQQinQ and LoiterinQ Bv-Iaw Read a report from the Legal Department, further to Council's July 7, 2003 referral regarding the City of Vancouver's approach concerning a begging and loitering by-law; advising that the City of Vancouver repealed its Panhandling By-law and amended its Street and Traffic By-law in March of 2001 so as to prohibit a person from soliciting in such a manner as to cause an obstruction; noting that The City of Saint John's by-law entitled "A By-law Respecting The Use Of Sidewalks Within The City Of Saint John" presently contains provisions with respect to the opening of sidewalks, the sale of anything from a stand on a sidewalk without a license and the permission of Common Council, and the use of sidewalks for the sale of food and other items; and submitting for Council's consideration a draft amendment in the event that Council wishes to amend the Sidewalk By-law so as to prohibit solicitation that causes an obstruction on the sidewalk. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Use Of Sidewalks Within The City Of Saint John" with regard to solicitation that causes an obstruction on a sidewalk, be read a first time. Councillor Trites suggested the by-law be referred to Uptown Saint John and other interested parties for their comments before third reading. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Use Of Sidewalks Within The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Use Of Sidewalks Within The City Of Saint John" with regard to solicitation that causes an obstruction on a sidewalk, be read a second time; and be referred to Uptown Saint John and other interested parties for their comments before third reading. Read a second time the by-law entitled "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting The Use Of Sidewalks Within The City Of Saint John". 19. Rapport relatif a la mendicite sur les trottoirs - Arrete sur Ie flanage et la mendicite Lecture d'un rapport du service juridique donnant suite au renvoi du conseil du 7 juillet 2003 portant sur I'approche de la ville de Vancouver relativement a I'arrete sur Ie flanage et la mendicite; indiquant que la ville de Vancouver a abroge son arrete sur la mendicite et a modifie son arrete sur les routes et la circulation en mars 2001 pour interdire aux gens de mendier de fayon a gener la circulation; precisant que I'arrete de The City of Saint John intitule << Arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >> comprend actuellement des dispositions concernant Ie degagement des trottoirs, la vente de tout objet a partir d'un kiosque situe sur un trottoir sans permis et sans avoir obtenu la permission du conseil municipal et I'utilisation des trottoirs pour la vente de nourriture et d'autres articles; et soumettant a I'etude du conseil 89-917 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 une ebauche de modification dans Ie cas ou Ie conseil souhaiterait modifier I'arrete portant sur les trottoirs afin d'interdire la sollicitation obstruant Ie trottoir. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >> concernant la sollicitation obstruant Ie trottoir fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Le conseiller Trites propose que I'arrete so it soumis a Uptown Saint John et aux autres parties interessees pour obtenir leurs commentaires avant la troisieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >> concernant la sollicitation obstruant Ie trottoir fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture; et qu'il soit soumis a Uptown Saint John et aux autres parties interessees pour obtenir leurs commentaires avant la troisieme lecture. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >>. 35. Letters from Lily Carens, Glen Carney and Randy Kennedy, Cruise Ship PassenQers - BeQQinQ and LoiterinQ On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letters from the above noted Cruise Ship passengers complaining of harassment and begging on City streets, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 35. Lettres de Lily Carens, Glen Carney et Randy Kennedy, passaQers de paQuebots de croisiere. au suiet du flanaQe et de la mendicite Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE les lettres des passagers de paquebots de croisiere susmentionnes se plaignant du harcelement et de la mendicite dans les rues de la Ville soient acceptees a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Third ReadinQ of Proposed BuildinQ Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 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 read by section numbers (Section 12(1)(a)(b) of the Municipalities Act). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 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" was read by section number. 89-918 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 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 read a third time by section numbers (Section 12(1)(a)(b) of the Municipalities Act) and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, "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". 20. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete propose portant sur la construction Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald 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 lecture par numero d'article (alinea 12 (1) a), b) de la Loi sur les municipalites). 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 numero d'article. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald 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 troisieme lecture par numero d'article (alinea 12 (1) a), b) de la Loi surles municipalites) et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de 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 >>. 21. Third ReadinQ of Proposed Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites 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 by section numbers (Section 12(1)(a)(b) of the Municipalities Act). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 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" was read by section number. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 89-919 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 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 third time by section numbers (Section 12(1)(a)(b) of the Municipalities Act) and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title "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". (Councillors Titus and Trites withdrew from the meeting as they were not present for the July 21, 2003 public hearings for the proposed Zoning By-law amendments for 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive and 101 Paradise Row.) 21. Troisieme lecture de la modification proposee relative a I'arrete sur la circulation Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites 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 lecture par numero d'article (alinea 12 (1) a), b) de la Loi sur les municipalites). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'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 >> est lu par numero d'article. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White 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 troisieme lecture par numero d'article (alinea 12 (1) a), b) de la Loi sur les municipalites) et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre 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 surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes >>. (Les conseillers Titus et Trites quittent la reunion puisqu'ils n'etaient pas presents aux audiences publiques du 21 juillet 2003 relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a modifier Ie zonage des terrains situes au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View et au 101, rang Paradise). 22. Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 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 89-920 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Saint John", by re-zoning parcels of land located at 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive as follows: (1) a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1861 square metres (20,032 square feet), also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification; and (2) parcels of land having a total area of approximately 22 hectares (54 acres), also identified as being a portion of PID Numbers 55154850 and 00315838 from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 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" 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. 100-628, A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning parcels of land located at 75 and 100 Mountain View Drive as follows: (1) a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1861 square metres (20,032) square feet), also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00315838, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification; and (2) parcels of land having a total area of approximately 22 hectares (54 acres), also identified as being a portion of PID Numbers 55154850 and 00315838 from "IL-2" Major Institutional and "RS-2" One and Two Family Residential 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. 100-628 A By- law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". 22. Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement aux terrains situes au 75 et au 100. promenade Mountain View Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-628 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View donnant les precisions suivantes : 1) une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 861 metres carres (20 032 pieds carres) et identifiee comme une partie du terrain portant Ie NID 00315838, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >>; et 2) des parcelles de terrain d'une superficie totale d'environ 22 hectares (54 acres) et identifiees comme une partie des terrains portant les NID 55154850 et 00315838, pour la faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-628 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. 100-628 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 75 et au 100, promenade Mountain View donnant les precisions suivantes : 1) une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 861 metres carres (20 032 pieds carres) et identifiee comme une partie du terrain portant Ie NID 00315838, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >>; et 2) des parcelles de terrain d'une superficie totale d'environ 22 hectares (54 acres) et identifiees comme une partie des terrains portant les NID 55154850 et 00315838 de la zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >> et de la zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture et que Ie sceau corporatif de la 89-921 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-628 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 23. Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment 101 Paradise Row On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 a parcel of land located at 101 Paradise Row, having an area of approximately 650 square metres (7,000 square feet), also identified as being PID Number 28662, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple 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. 100-627 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 Councillor Fitzgerald 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 a parcel of land located at 101 Paradise Row, having an area of approximately 650 square metres (7,000 square feet), also identified as being PID Number 28662, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business 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. 100-627 A By- law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". (Councillors Titus and Trites re-entered the meeting.) 23. Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au terrain situe au 101. ranQ Paradise Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rang Paradise, d'une superficie d'environ 650 metres carres (7000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 28662, afin de la faire de zone d'edifices a logements multiples a trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-627 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rang Paradise, d'une superficie d'environ 650 metres carres (7000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 28662, afin de la faire de zone d'edifices a logements multiples a trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. 89-922 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-627 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. (Les conseillers Titus et Trites sont de nouveau presents a la reunion). 24. Marsh Canada Ltd.- Request to Present Municipal Insurance Pool Study On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the request of Marsh Canada Ltd. to make a presentation to Council in a Public Committee of the Whole meeting on September 15, 2003 regarding the results of the Municipal Insurance Pool Feasibility Study Phase I and its recommendations to move to Phase 2, be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Demande de Marsh Canada Ltd. pour faire une presentation sur I'etude de la municipalite portant sur les consortiums d'assureurs Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la demande de Marsh Canada Ltd. pour faire une presentation au conseil au cours de la reunion publique en comite plenier du 15 septembre 2003 portant sur les resultats de la phase I de I'etude de la municipalite portant sur les consortiums d'assureurs et que ses recommandations de passer a la phase 2 soient accordees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. PlanninQ Advisorv Committee - Subdivision 75 and 100 Mountain Road On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Common Council (1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted photo-reduced Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, Phase 1 tentative plan, including the proposed new public street and any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; (2) assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication for the Forest Hills Estates Subdivision, Phase 1; and (3) 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - projet de lotissement du 75 et du 100, chemin Mountain Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil1) approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite de la phase 1 presente pour Ie lotissement de Forest Hills Estates, y compris la nouvelle rue publique proposee ainsi que les servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique; 2) approuve la proposition d'affectation de la phase 1 du lotissement de Forest Hills Estates a des fins publiques; et 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. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-923 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 26. NaminQ of Ball Field at Mispec Beach On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor White recommending that the ball field at Mispec Beach be named "The Earl Bawn Memorial Field" in recognition of Earl Bawn, be withdrawn from the agenda of this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Attribution d'un nom au terrain de balle de la plaQe Mispec Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE Ie point traitant de la lettre du maire suppleant White recommandant que I'on nomme Ie terrain de balle de la plage Mispec << The Earl Bawn Memorial Field >> en reconnaissance de Earl Bawn soit retire de I'ordre du jour de cette reunion. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Presentation - Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership Consideration was given to a letter and presentation information from John D. Wallace, President of the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership, containing an update on Phase II explaining an extension of the Harbour Passage park and trail system to the foot of Bentley Street, connecting Hilyard Street/Main Street and Fort Howe to the rear portion of the Fort LaTour site; and advising it is the intention that Phase II work be tendered with construction beginning in 2003. Councillor Teed expressed concern with regard to the presentation document and expressed the opinion that the submitted document does not comply with Council's rules regarding presentations. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the guidelines with regard to presentations to Council be waived in this regard and the presentation by the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership proceed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Bill Grant, Chairman of the Saint John Development Corporation introduced John Wallace, Bill McMackin, Co-Chair of the Harbour Passage Working Group, Ross Jefferson, Enterprise Saint John, and Jill Mersereau, Development Officer; Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership, and through a computer-aided presentation reviewed the project timelines for Phase I and II; commented regarding photograph segments, community benefits and fundraising. Mr. Wallace gave an overview of Phase II as well as future phases being the Coast Guard Site, Water Street and the Lantic Sugar site. Mr. Wallace concluded the presentation responding to questions. 4. Presentation de Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership Etude de la lettre et de I'information sur la presentation de John D. Wallace, president de Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership, comprenant une mise a jour de la phase II, expliquant Ie prolongement du parc Harbour Passage et du reseau de pistes jusqu'au bout de la rue Bentley, reliant la rue Hilyard, la rue Main et Ie Fort Howe a la partie arriere de I'emplacement du Fort LaTour; et faisant part de son intention que les travaux de la phase II soient soumis, puis que la construction debute en 2003. Le conseiller Teed exprime des preoccupations face au document de presentation et indique qu'il est d'avis que Ie document presente n'est pas conforme aux regles de presentation du conseil. 89-924 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE les lignes directrices portant sur les presentations au conseil soient mises de cote pour cette question et que la presentation du Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership se poursuive. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Bill Grant, president de la Saint John Development Corporation, presente John Wallace, Bill McMackin, copresident du groupe de travail du parc Harbour Passage, Ross Jefferson, membre d'Entreprise Saint John, et Jill Mersereau, agente de developpement; Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership passe en revue les delais des phases I et II; presente des commentaires sur des photographies, des activites de bienfaisance pour la communaute et des collectes de fonds au moyen d'une presentation assistee par ordinateur. M. Wallace presente un aperyu de la phase II ainsi que des phases futures Iiees au site de la Garde cotiere, a la rue Water et a I'emplacement de Lantic Sugar. M. Wallace termine la presentation en repondant aux questions. 27. Operation of South End Community Centre - Request to Make Presentation On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the Saint John Boys' and Girls' Club be scheduled to make a presentation to Common Council on September 29, 2003 regarding their 2004 budget request and the operation of the South End Community Centre; and further that the City Manager submit to Council for its consideration on September 21, 2003 a report regarding the operation of the South End Community Centre and future plans for the operation. Discussion followed at which time it was suggested a report from the City Manager on the status of the operation be submitted at the same time as the presentation for Council's consideration. The City Manager advised that a written report could be prepared for Council's consideration at the September 22, 2003 meeting followed by a presentation and budget submission by the Boys' and Girls' Club at the September 29, 2003 Council meeting. The Mayor called for the question on the motion, with the amendment, as set out above. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Exploitation du centre communautaire South End - demande de presentation Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE du temps soit reserve Ie 29 septembre 2003 au Club garyons et filles pour une presentation au conseil municipal au sujet de leur demande de budget et d'exploitation du centre communautaire South End; et que Ie directeur general soumette au conseil, Ie 21 septembre 2003, un rapport portant sur I'exploitation du centre communautaire South End et sur les plans futurs de I'exploitation aux fins d'etude. Au cours de la discussion qui suivit, il a ete suggere que Ie rapport du directeur general portant sur I'etat de I'exploitation so it soumis a I'etude du conseil au meme moment que la presentation. Le directeur general indique qu'un rapport ecrit pourrait etre soumis au conseil aux fins d'etude a la reunion du 22 septembre 2003 et que la presentation et la soumission du budget du Club garyons et filles pourraient etre faites a la reunion du conseil du 29 septembre 2003. Le maire demande Ie vote sur la proposition, avec la modification, telle que susmentionnee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 89-925 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 28. Council AQenda ArranQements A motion was proposed by Councillor Teed, and seconded by Councillor Titus, recommending that in order to ensure that the obligation of members of Council to present to Council matters they feel may promote the welfare or interests of the municipality is fulfilled by appropriate recognition as to location in the agenda, the by-law respecting procedure in preparing Council agendas be amended to reflect this change in the Municipalities Act so items submitted by Councillors are automatically deemed of sufficient importance to warrant their early listing in Council agendas. Councillor Trites referenced a report to be submitted to Council this fall from the Common Clerk regarding procedural changes of Council meetings and suggested this matter be considered in the context of that report. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the above noted matter be referred to the Common Clerk to be included in the report regarding changes to the procedure of Council meetings. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried. 28. Mesures afferentes a I'ordre du iour du conseil Une proposition du conseiller Teed, appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus, recommande qu'afin d'assurer que I'obligation des membres du conseil de presenter au conseilles questions qui, selon eux, pourraient promouvoir Ie bien-etre ou les interets de la municipalite soit respectee grace a une reconnaissance pertinente selon leur place dans I'ordre du jour, I'arrete portant sur Ie respect de la procedure de preparation des ordres du jour du conseil so it modifie pour traduire cette modification de la Loi sur les municipalites afin que les points soumis par les conseillers soient automatiquement juges assez importants pour justifier qu'ils soient inscrits au debut des ordres du jour du conseil. Le conseiller Trites fait reference a un rapport portant sur les modifications de la procedure des reunions du conseil devant etre soumis au conseil a I'automne par Ie secretaire municipal et suggere que cette question soit etudiee dans I'optique de ce rapport. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la question susmentionnee soit soumise au secretaire municipal afin d'etre integree au rapport portant sur les modifications de la procedure des reunions du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est adoptee. 29. Saint John EnerQV Pole - Princess Street A motion was proposed by Councillor Teed, seconded by Councillor Trites regarding the installation of a new wooden Saint John Energy pole on the north side of Princess Street near Charlotte; noting this street is in the Heritage area and metal street lamps are presently in place along the north side with wooden poles on the south side; and recommending this matter be referred to Councillor Titus, Chairman, Saint John Energy, to advise Council how this came about and how it can be stopped. Councillor Titus responded to the question raised by Councillor Teed regarding the installation of the wooden pole on Princess Street. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the above noted letter from Councillor Teed, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 89-926 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 29. Poteau de Saint John EnerQV - rue Princess Une proposition du conseiller Teed, appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites, suggere I'installation d'un nouveau poteau de bois de Saint John Energy du cote nord de la rue Princess, pres de la rue Charlotte; indiquant que cette rue se situe dans la zone de preservation du patrimoine et que des reverberes de metal sont actuellement places Ie long du cote nord, mais que des poteaux de bois se trouvent du cote sud; et recommandant que cette question soit soumise au conseiller Titus, president de Saint John Energy, pour faire connaltre au conseil comment cette situation s'est produite et de comment faire pour eviter que cette pratique se continue. Le conseiller Titus a repondu a la question sou levee par Ie conseiller Teed au sujet de I'installation d'un poteau de bois sur la rue Princess. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre susmentionnee du conseiller Teed so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 30. City's Use of Services of Local Businesses - Auctioneers Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, regarding a letter sent to the City Manager concerning City auctions, to which no answer has yet been provided; and expressing the view, when possible, the services of local residents should be utilized with respect to City business. 30. Utilisation des services des entreprises locales par la Ville - Commissaires Une proposition du conseiller Teed n'ayant pas ete appuyee relativement a une lettre envoyee au directeur general portant sur les encheres de la Ville a laquelle aucune reponse n'a ete donnee; et affirme que, dans la mesure du possible, les services des residents locaux devraient etre utilises relativement aux entreprises de la Ville. 31. International Longshoremen's Association/Port of Saint John Employers Association Collective AQreement On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Saint John Port Authority, International Longshoremen's Association, Local 273, and the Port of Saint John Employers Association with regard to the recent signing of an unprecedented labour agreement facilitated by the Saint John Port Authority. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 31. Association internationale des debardeurs - Convention collective de l'Association des emploveurs du port de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QU'une lettre de felicitations portant sur la signature recente d'une entente de travail sans precedent preparee par l'Administration portuaire de Saint John soit transmise a l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, a la section locale 273 de Association internationale des debardeurs et a l'Association des employeurs du port de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 32. City of Saint John Pension Plan - Unfunded Liabilitv On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus expressing concern regarding the unfunded liability of the City of Saint 89-927 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 John Pension Plan; suggesting that the City Manager contact other municipalities facing this issue and information be brought back to Council together with a suggested plan of action, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32. ReQime de retraite de The City of Saint John - Pass if non capitalise Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre du conseiller Titus exprimant des inquietudes portant sur Ie pass if non capitalise du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John; proposant que Ie directeur general communique avec les autres municipalites faisant face a ce probleme et transmette I'information aux membres du conseil en leur proposant un plan d'action soit soumise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 33. Human Resource Assessment and Planning Saint John Police Commission Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Chase submitting a copy of a letter from Barbara Kierstead-Shanks, Regional Director, Department of Training and Employment Development, regarding assistance in the assessment and planning of human resource needs of the Saint John Police Force and suggesting that the City Manager and the Police Commission meet with officials from the Department of Training and Employment Development to explore this opportunity in greater detail and report back to Council. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase regarding the Human Resource Assessment and Planning matter, be referred to the Saint John Police Commission for its consideration along with a transcript of Councillor Chase's comments on the matter. During discussion it was suggested by Councillor Trites that a transcript of Councillor Chase's comments also be given to the Police Commission. Councillor Court advised he would not support the proposed motion expressing the view that the Police Chief should administer the Police Force with the Police Commission administering other matters. Councillor Desmond commented it is the Police Commission's responsibility to look after the Police Force not Council and advised he would not support the proposed motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Mayor McAlary, Councillors Court, and Desmond voting "nay". 33. Planification et evaluation des ressources humaines - Commission de police de Saint John Etude d'une lettre du conseiller Chase soumettant une copie d'une lettre de Barbara Kierstead-Shanks, directrice regionale du ministere de la Formation et du Developpement de I'emploi, portant sur I'aide a I'evaluation et a la planification des besoins en matiere de ressources humaines du service de police de Saint John et proposant que Ie directeur general et la Commission de police rencontrent les responsables du ministere de la Formation et du Developpement de I'emploi pour etudier en details cette possibilite et fassent rapport au conseil. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la lettre et les commentaires du conseiller Chase portant sur la question de I'evaluation et de la planification des ressources humaines soient soumis aux fins d'etude a la Commission de police de Saint John. Au cours de la discussion, il a ete propose par Ie conseiller Trites qu'une copie des commentaires du conseiller Chase soit egalement remise a la Commission de 89-928 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 police. Le conseiller Court indique qu'il n'appuiera pas la proposition affirmant que Ie chef de police devrait diriger Ie service de police, alors que la Commission de police gere d'autres questions. Le conseiller Desmond affirme qu'il est du ressort de la Commission de police et non du conseil de s'occuper du service de police et indique qu'il n'appuiera pas la proposition. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie maire McAlary, les conseillers Court et Desmond ayant vote contre. 36. Donation to Seniors' Resource Centre On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Don Shaw, Secretary of the Seniors' Resource Centre thanking Council for their generous and continued support, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 36. Don offert au Seniors' Resource Centre Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de Don Shaw, secretaire du Seniors' Resource Centre, remerciant Ie conseil pour sa genereuse contribution et son soutien continu soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 37. Saint John Free Public Library - Distribution of Certificates On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Free Public Library - East Branch, Summer Reading Club, be received and filed, and Mayor McAlary distribute the certificates of merit at the closing celebration on Wednesday, August 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Bibliotheque publique de Saint John- remise de certificats Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre du Club de lecture d'ete de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John (division de I'est) so it acceptee et classee et que Ie maire McAlary distribue les certificats de merite a la ceremonie de cloture Ie mercredi 20 aout 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 38. Letter from Lorraine Small re Proliferation of Proclamations A motion was proposed by Councillor Titus, seconded by Deputy Mayor White that the letter from Lorraine Small expressing concern regarding Council proclamations and suggesting that the reading of any proclamation at a Council meeting should be a decision of Council, be received for information. Following discussion on the matter Councillor Titus withdrew the motion with the consent of Deputy Mayor White. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Lorraine Small expressing concern regarding Council proclamations and suggesting that the reading of any proclamation at a Council meeting should be a decision of Council, be referred to the Common Clerk. 89-929 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 38. Lettre de Lorraine Small concernant la proliferation des proclamations Une proposition du conseiller Titus, appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White, demande que la lettre de Lorraine Small exprimant des inquietudes en ce qui concerne les proclamations du conseil et suggerant que la lecture de toute proclamation a une reunion du conseil doive etre une decision du conseil soit acceptee a titre informatif. A la suite d'une discussion sur la question, Ie conseiller Titus retire la proposition avec I'accord du maire suppleant White. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre de Lorraine Small exprimant des inquietudes en ce qui concerne les proclamations du conseil et suggerant que la lecture de toute proclamation a une reunion du conseil doive etre une decision du conseil so it soumise au secretaire municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 39. Application of Cindy Kidd for Re-zoning of Property at 31-39 Kidd Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the application for the re-zoning of property located at 31-39 Kidd Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, September 22, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 39. Demande de Cindy Kidd relativement au rezonage du terrain situe au 31-39, chemin Kidd Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la demande relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 31-39, chemin Kidd soit soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 22 septembre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 40. Application of Fundy Bay Sand and Gravel Inc. for Re-zoninQ of Property at Elderslev Avenue On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the application for the re-zoning of property located at Eldersley Avenue be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, September 22, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 40. Demande de Fundy Bay Sand and Gravel Inc. relativement au rezonage d'un terrain sur I'avenue Elderslev Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la demande relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe sur I'avenue Eldersley so it soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des 89-930 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 22 septembre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 41. Application of Fundy Bay Sand and Gravel Inc. for Re-zoninQ of Property at 475 Latimore Lake Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the application for the re- zoning of property located at 475 Latimore Lake Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, September 22, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Desmond and Fitzgerald voting "nay". The Mayor noted that it was not yet 7:00 o'clock p.m. and a brief recess followed subsequent to which the Mayor reconvened the Council meeting. 41. Demande de Fundy Bay Sand and Gravel Inc. relativement au rezonage du terrain situe au 475. chemin Latimore Lake Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la demande relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 475, chemin Latimore Lake so it soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 22 septembre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. Le maire indique qu'il n'est pas encore 19 h. Apres une breve suspension, la reunion du conseil reprend. 5(a) Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment, (b) ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendments 998-1000 Rothesav Road The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051, and 296756, and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification to permit the continuing operation of a recreational vehicle sales establishment as requested by Aberdeen Motors Ltd. 5{c) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report, one letter in favour of and one letter opposed to the amendments considered at the Committee's July 29, 2003 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as set out in the staff recommendation with additional Section 39 conditions that would give the applicant until July 31, 2005 to complete paving of the recreational vehicle display / maneuvering area with the balance of the site improvements, including paving of the driveway and customer parking area to be completed by July 31,2004; and recommending that (1) Common Council redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land as described above; (2) Common Council re-zone the same parcel of land from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business; and (3) pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of 89-931 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541,297689,297051 and 296756, with a recreational vehicle sales establishment be subject to the following conditions: (a) the use of the subject site is limited to the applicant's proposed recreational vehicle sales establishment; (b) the developer must pave the driveway, parking area and vehicle maneuvering areas with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in place concrete curbs where necessary to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage, except that concrete curbs are not required along the rear of the subject site; (c) adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer, including catch basins where necessary, in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved drainage plan must be attached to any application for a building permit for the development (d) the developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveway, walkways, parking or loading areas, including the following: (i) a minimum 6 metre (20 foot) landscaped buffer along the entire northerly side lot line of the site with no vehicular access permitted from the private lane; (ii) a minimum landscaped area of 3 metres (10 feet) along the front lot line and southerly side lot line; (e) the landscaped areas mentioned in (d) above must extend onto the road right-of-way in front of the site to the edge of the travelled road; (f) telephone and electrical wires must be installed underground to any permanent building on the site; (g) exterior lighting must be designed and constructed in a manner that prevents rays of light from shining onto adjacent properties; (h) the developer must connect the development to the municipal sewer system within 30 days of the new municipal sanitary sewer line at the corner of Rothesay Road and Drury Cove Road becoming operational; (i) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan, based on a survey of the property, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings and structures, location and treatment of parking areas, driveways, loading areas, freestanding signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and any other site features, and the approved site plan must be attached to any application for a building permit for the development; 0) paving of the recreational vehicle display and maneuvering area must be completed no later than July 31,2005, and all other site improvements as shown on the approved site plan and drainage plan, including paving of the driveway and customer parking area, must be completed no later than July 31, 2004; and further that upon re- zoning the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein; and (4) Common Council not give third reading to the proposed amendments until the Development Officer advises Common Council that the required site plan has been submitted and approved. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with the following presenting: Elizabeth Cann, of 1133 Rothesay Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed re-zoning on behalf of neighbours in the area giving an overview of commercial development in Brookville over the past 30 years; expressed concern that the area will be devalued noting the property development will not enhance any properties in the area; and asked Council to protect their neighbourhood so that it will not be diminished any further. Elizabeth McGahan, of 1107 Rothesay Road, addressing Council in opposition to the proposed amendment commented regarding ribbon development and spot zoning which in her opinion applies to the proposed re-zoning; and asked if Council does approve the proposed re-zoning that a plan for substantial buffers be put in place between the establishment and residential area. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re- zoning with the following presenting: Daryl Bishop, General Manager, Aberdeen - The RV Place Ltd., spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the proposal; advised he is in agreement with all of the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Committee; commented regarding landscaping; and noted a comprehensive landscaping plan will be submitted to the Development Officer prior to third reading. 89-932 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification, and the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning the same parcel of land from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be denied. In response to a question raised regarding a security deposit on the landscaping, Mr. Baird advised it would be possible; Councillor Desmond expressed disagreement with the one year period to complete the landscaping and advised he would prefer to have houses built on the property; referring to traffic congestion in the area; Councillors Court and Titus expressed the opinion the traffic flow should be corrected before the development proceeds; Councillor Fitzgerald commented regarding the temporary use process with regard to the Community Planning Act and explained he would support the citizens in the area. Question being taken, the motion was lost, with Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor White, Councillors Chase, Teed and Trites voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Desmond, and Fitzgerald voting "nay". Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Desmond and Fitzgerald voting "nay". Read a second time the by-law entitled "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Desmond and Fitzgerald voting "nay". 89-933 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business, be read a second time. Referring to recommendation #4 from the Planning Advisory Committee, Councillor Trites asked that third reading be delayed until a comprehensive landscaping plan has been submitted to Council for its review, and a bond or security be secured for the landscaping on the proposed site. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Desmond and Ftizgerald voting "nay". Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5 a) Audience publique - Modifications au plan municipal et b) Modifications a I'arrete sur Ie zonaQe du 998 - 1000. chemin Rothesav La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a) au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres) situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service et b) au projet de modification du zonage de la meme parcelle de terrain situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> pour permettre I'exploitation continue d'un commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance, telle que Ie demande Aberdeen Motors Ltd. ~ Etude d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme soumettant une copie du rapport du personnel de planification, une lettre en faveur et une lettre contre les modifications etudiees a la reunion du comite Ie 29 juillet 2003, ou Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition decrite dans la recommandation du personnel avec les conditions additionnelles de I'article 39 qui allouerait au demandeur jusqu'au 31 juillet 2005 pour asphalter I'aire d'exposition et de man03uvre des vehicules de plaisance et qui exigerait que Ie reste des ameliorations a I'emplacement, notamment I'asphaltage de I'entree et de I'aire de stationnement de la clientele, soient effectuees avant Ie 31 juillet 2004 et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal 1) modifie la designation d'une parcelle de terrain decrite ci-dessus, figurant a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service; 2) modifie Ie zonage de la parcelle de terrain precitee de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitation unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et 3) en vertu de dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie developpement propose d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9000 metres carres (2,2 acres) situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 ou se trouve un commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance est soumis aux modalites suivantes : a) I'utilisation du site en question se limite au commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance propose par Ie demandeur; b) Ie promoteur doit asphalter les entrees, I'aire de stationnement, les aires de man03uvre et 89-934 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 au besoin prevoir des bordures de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie drainage, des bordures de beton ne sont toutefois pas necessaires a I'arriere du site en question; c) des installations de drainage adequates doivent etre fournies par Ie promoteur, y compris des puisards au besoin, conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur sous reserve de I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplayant, et Ie plan de drainage approuve doit etre joint a toute demande de permis de construction relatifs a I'amenagement; d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires de I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de cours et de passages pour pietons, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, y compris : i) une zone de tampon paysagere d'une largeur minimale de 6 metres (20 pieds) Ie long du cote nord de la limite du site ou I'acces est interdit au vehicule a partir de la voie privee; ii) une zone paysagere d'une largeur minimale de 3 metres (10 pieds) Ie long de la limite avant et de la limite du cote sud; e) les zones paysageres mentionnees au point d) susmentionne doivent s'etendre jusqu'a I'emprise des routes du site au bord de la route frequentee; f) les cables telephoniques et electriques doivent etre installes sous terre et etre relies aux batiments permanents dans I'emplacement; g) I'eclairage exterieur do it etre conyu et construit de maniere a eviter que la lumiere ne parvienne aux proprietes adjacentes; h) Ie promoteur doit connecter I'emplacement a I'egout sanitaire municipal dans les 30 jours suivant la mise en 03uvre de la nouvelle canalisation d'egout sanitaire municipale au coin du chemin Rothesay et du chemin Drury Cove; i) I'emplacement doit etre amenage conformement a un plan de situation detaille, cree selon une etude de la propriete, etabli par Ie promoteur et approuve par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement des batiments et des structures, I'emplacement et Ie traitement des aires de stationnement, I'entree, les aires de chargement, les affiches, I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et toutes les autres caracteristiques, et accompagnant toute demande de permis de construction; j) Ie recouvrement d'asphalte de I'aire d'exposition des vehicules de plaisance et de I'aire de man03uvre do it etre termine avant Ie 31 juillet 2005 et toutes autres ameliorations telles que I'illustre Ie plan de situation et Ie plan de drainage, comprenant I'asphaltage de I'entree et de I'aire de stationnement de la clientele, doivent etre terminees avant Ie 31 juillet 2004; et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout immeuble ou structure qui s'y trouve soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees et 4) Ie conseil municipal ne procedera pas a la troisieme lecture des modifications proposees avant que I'agent de developpement indique au conseil municipal que Ie plan de situation necessaire a ete soumis et approuve. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. Elizabeth Cann, domiciliee au 1133, chemin Rothesay, fait part de son opposition au projet de rezonage au nom de voisins de la region en donnant un aperyu du developpement commercial de Brookville au cours des 30 dernieres annees; elle exprime son inquietude que la region sera devaluee en indiquant que Ie developpement de la propriete ne mettra en valeur aucune propriete de la region; puis elle demande au conseil de proteger Ie voisinage afin qu'il ne deprecie pas davantage. Elizabeth McGahan, domiciliee au 1107, chemin Rothesay, adresse Ie conseil en lui faisant part de son opposition a la modification proposee en soulignant I'urbanisation lineaire et Ie zonage parcellaire qui, selon elle, decoulent du projet de rezonage propose; et elle demande si, dans Ie cas ou Ie conseil approuvait Ie projet de rezonage propose, des zones tampons seront prevues entre Ie commerce et la zone residentielle. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. Daryl Bishop, directeur general d'Aberdeen - The RV Place Ltd., prend la parole en faveur de la proposition au nom du demandeur; il indique qu'il est d'accord avec toutes les recommandations du comite consultatif d'urbanisme; il emet des commentaires au sujet de I'amenagement paysager; et indique qu'un plan d'amenagement paysager detaille sera soumis a I'agent de developpement avant la troisieme lecture. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation a I'annexe 2-A 89-935 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 du plan d'amenagement municipal d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9000 metres carres (2,2 acres), situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, et que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100- 629 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> permettant Ie rezonage de la meme parcelle de terrain de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> soient refuses. En reponse a la question soulevee, M. Baird repond qu'il serait possible d'obtenir un depot de garantie pour I'amenagement paysager; Ie conseiller Desmond exprime son desaccord avec la periode d'un an accordee pour effectuer I'amenagement paysager et indique qu'il prefererait que des maisons soient construites sur la propriete; il fait reference a I'engorgement des routes dans cette region; les conseillers Court et Titus sont d'avis que Ie debit de circulation devrait etre corrige avant de proceder a I'amenagement; Ie conseiller Fitzgerald presente des commentaires portant sur Ie procede d'utilisation temporaire relativement a la Loi sur I'urbanisme et explique qu'il donnerait son appui aux citoyens de la region. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee, Ie maire McAlary, Ie maire suppleant White, ainsi que les conseillers Chase, Teed, et Trites ayant vote contre. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9000 metres carres (2,2 acres) et situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant Ie NID 296541,297689,297051 et 296756, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court, Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9000 metres carres (2,2 acres) situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court, Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 629 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres) situe au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court, Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-629 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 89-936 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 629 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres) situe au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. Se reportant a la recommandation nO 4 du comite consultatif d'urbanisme, Ie conseiller Trites demande Ie report de la troisieme lecture jusqu'a ce qu'un plan d'amenagement paysager complet ait ete soumis au conseil aux fins d'etude et qu'un cautionnement en depot ou un depot de garantie ait ete obtenu pour I'amenagement paysager de I'emplacement propose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court, Desmond et Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-629 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la correspondance a cet effet so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6{a) Public HearinQ - Municipal Plan Amendment (b) ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendments - 159-183 Princess Street The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159 to 183 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 8813,8821,8854 and portions of 8862, 9050 and 10413 to permit the construction of an addition to St. Malachy's Memorial High School, and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land, located at 159 to 183 Princess Street except for the portion of PID Number 9050 that is already zoned "IL-2" Major Institutional, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "IL-2" Major Institutional, and proposed re-zoning of an approximately 1.5 metre-wide parcel of land with an area of approximately 26 square metres, being that portion of the existing St. Malachy's Memorial High School property at 40 Sydney Street PID Number 9050 lying immediately north of the property at 66 Sydney Street, from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification; and amending the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 25, 1988 re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 173- 177 Princess Street, identified as that portion of PID Number 9050 fronting on Princess Street with an area of approximately 775 square metres, to permit a revised proposal; to allow the construction of an addition to St. Malachy's Memorial High School, and to permit an approximately 26 square-metre portion of the existing high school property to be consolidated with the residential property at 66 Sydney Street as requested by the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Saint John; and (d) a letter of objection to the proposed amendments. 6(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee RecommendinQ Proposed Amendments - 159-183 Princess Street Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and six letters of concern considered at the Committee's July 29, 2003 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as set out in the staff recommendation with the additional Section 39 conditions; and recommending that: (1) Common Council amend the Municipal Development Plan by redesignating on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159 to 183 Princess Street, also identified as PID Numbers 8813,8821,8854 and portions of 8862,9050 and 10413; (2) Common Council re-zone the same parcel of land, except for the portion of PID Number 89-937 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 9050 that is already zoned "IL-2" Major Institutional, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "IL-2" Major Institutional; (3) Common Council re-zone an approximately 1.5 metre-wide parcel of land with an area of approximately 26 square metres, being that portion of the existing St. Malachy's Memorial High School property at 40 Sydney Street (PID Number 9050) lying immediately north of the property at 66 Sydney Street, from "IL-2" Major Institutional to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill; and (4) pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of the re-zoned area mentioned in (2) above, being a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1025 square metres, located at 159 to 171 and 181 to 183 Princess Street, also identified as PID Numbers 8813,8821,8854 and portions of 8862 and 10413, with a high school be subject to the following conditions: (a) the use of the re- zoned area is limited to the proposed expansion of St. Malachy's High School; (b) development of the site shall be in accordance with detailed site and building elevation plans to be prepared by the applicant and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating location and design of the building expansion, including details of the building facades, and all other site features, including paved parking and driveway, cast- in-place concrete curbs, exterior lighting, and site drainage; (c) the approved site plan must be attached to the application for building permit for the proposed expansion; (d) all work shown on the approved site plan must be completed within one year of approval of the building permit for the proposed expansion; and further that upon re-zoning of the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein; (5) the Section 39 conditions imposed on the July 25, 1988 re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 173-177 Princess Street, also identified as that portion of PID Number 9050 fronting on Princess Street with an area of approximately 775 square metres be deleted and replaced by the conditions set out in (4) above; and (6) third reading of the Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning be tabled until the applicant is able to confirm that civic number 181 and 183 Princess Street (PID Numbers 8813 and 8821) are not required for the proposed development. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re- zoning with the following presenting: Robert McVicar, of 28 Mecklenburg Street, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed amendment, pointing out he supports the proposal as modified by the applicant; and asked if the project could be designed, built and maintained in a manner that complements the existing architecture and character of the Princess Street streetscape, including a suggestion that the proposed addition follow the guidelines of the Preservation Area By-law. Stephen Alexander, of 21 Orange Street, appearing in opposition to the proposed amendment explained that he would like to see a development that is sensitive to the community and is only opposed if it does not adhere to the Preservation Area guidelines which would enhance the community and value of properties in the area. Peter Asimakos, General Manager of Uptown Saint John, noted he is not speaking against the proposed amendment as it has evolved to its current state, but expressed concern regarding the residential buildings that will be torn down on Princess Street for the project. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re- zoning with the following presenters: Paul Daigle, Financial Administrator for the Diocese of Saint John, appearing on behalf of the applicant in support of the proposed amendment advised he is in agreement with staff's recommendation; and stress Terrence Mcinerney, former Superintendent of School District 8, spoke in support of the application commenting regarding the challenges presently facing St. Malachy's school in the delivery of its curriculum. John McKenzie, Chairman of the District Education Council for School District 8, expressed his support for the proposed amendment and asked for Council's support. Gaye Kapkin, Architect for the Diocese for the proposed project, appearing in support of the proposed amendment gave an overview of the project; noted technically there could be challenges in dealing with a new steel structure while adhering 89-938 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 to the guidelines of the Preservation Area By-law; and suggested being guided by the spirit of the By-law rather than by the letter. In concluding her presentation Ms. Kapkin noted she has a working knowledge of the Preservation Area By-law. John Fitzpatrick of 1835 Manawagonish Road, appearing in support of the application stated the proposed expansion of the school will eliminate parents' concern with regard to students traveling to another site for their curriculum. Hazel Braithwaite of 271 Princess Street, advised of her support for the proposed amendment, but expressed concern regarding the loss of heritage buildings which should be treasured because once they are gone they cannot be replaced. Ray Glennie of 170 Meadowbank Avenue, spoke in support of the application and asked for Council's support. Colleen Knudson of 977 Kennebecasis Drive, appeared in support of the proposed re-zoning. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by designating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159 to 183 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 8813, 8821, 8854 and portions of 8862, 9050 and 10413 classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law" . On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law", by designating on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159 to 183 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 8813,8821, 8854 and portions of 8862,9050 and 10413 classification, be read a second time. A brief discussion followed with Councillor Titus requesting that before third reading the residents in the neighbourhood and the Preservation Review Board be given an opportunity to review the renderings. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-630 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159-183 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 8813,8821, 8854 and portions of 8862,9050 and 10413, except for the portion of PID Number 9050 that is already zoned "IL-2" Major Institutional, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "IL-2" Major Institutional 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. 100-630 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". 89-939 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-630 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1800 square metres, located at 159-183 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 8813,8821,8854 and portions of 8862,9050 and 10413, except for the portion of PID Number 9050 that is already zoned "IL-2" Major Institutional, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "IL-2" Major Institutional 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. 100-630 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above regard be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6 a) Audience publiQue - Modifications au plan municipa et b) Modifications a I'arrete sur Ie zonaQe du 159-183. rue Princess La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a) au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres situee du 159 au 183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813, 8821, 8854 et une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862,9050 et 10413 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'installations collectives majeures afin de permettre I'agrandissement de la St. Malachy's Memorial High School et b) au projet de rezonage de la meme parcelle de terrain, situee du 159 au 183, rue Princess, a I'exception de la partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 qui est deja designee zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >>, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >> et Ie projet de modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'environ 1,5 metre de largeur et d'une superficie d'environ 26 metres carres, faisant partie du terrain qu'occupe la St. Malachy's Memorial High School, situee au 40, rue Sydney et portant Ie NID 9050, directement au nord du terrain situe au 66, rue Sydney, pour la faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >> a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >>; et a la modification des conditions de I'article 39 imposees Ie 25 juillet 1988 relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 173-177, rue Princess, faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 et donnant sur la rue Princess, d'une superficie d'environ 775 metres carres, afin de permettre la preparation d'une proposition revisee; pour permettre I'agrandissement de la St. Malachy's Memorial High School et I'integration d'une partie du terrain qu'occupe I'ecole secondaire existante, d'une superficie d'environ 26 metres carres, au terrain qu'occupe une residence situee au 66, rue Sydney, a la demande de I'eveque catholique du diocese de Saint John; et d) a la lettre d'objection aux modifications proposees. 6 c) Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme Qui recommande Ie proiet de modification - 159-183. rue Princess Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel d'urbanisme et de six lettres faisant part d'inquietudes qui ont ete etudies a la reunion du comite du 29 juillet 2003 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel, en y ajoutant les modalites de I'article 39; et recommandant que: 1) Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie plan d'amenagement municipal en vue de faire passer, a I'annexe 2-A du plan, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres, situee du 159 au 183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813,8821 et 8854, ainsi qu'une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862,9050 et 10413, de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'equipement collectif majeur; 2) Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage de la parcelle de terrain precitee, a I'exception de la partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 qui est deja designee zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >>, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a 89-940 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >>; 3) Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'environ 1,5 metre de largeur et d'une superficie d'environ 26 metres carres, faisant partie du terrain qu'occupe la St. Malachy's Memorial High School, situee au 40, rue Sydney (NID 9050) directement au nord du terrain situe au 66, rue Sydney, pour la faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >> a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >>. et 4) en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose du secteur soumis au rezonage susmentionne au point 2), puisqu'il s'agit d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 025 metres carres, situee du 159 au 171 et du 181 au 183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813, 8821, 8854 et une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862 et 10413) ou se trouve une ecole secondaire, so it soumise aux modalites suivantes : a) I'utilisation du terrain dont Ie zonage a ete modifie est limite a la proposition d'agrandissement de la St. Malachy's High School; b) I'amenagement du site doit etre fait conformement aux plans de situation et d'elevation detailles devant etre prepares par Ie demandeur et approuves par I'agent de developpement, indiquant I'emplacement et la conception de I'agrandissement du batiment, incluant les details des fayades du batiment et toute autre caracteristique du site, y compris I'aire de stationnement et I'entree asphaltees, les bordures de beton coulees sur place, I'eclairage exterieur et Ie drainage du site; c) Ie plan approuve du site doit etre joint a la demande de permis de construction pour I'agrandissement proposee; d) tout Ie travail indique sur Ie plan de situation approuve doit etre effectue dans I'annee suivant I'approbation de la demande de permis de I'agrandissement proposee; et a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout immeuble ou structure qui s'y trouve doivent etre amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees; 5) les conditions de I'article 39 imposees Ie 25 juillet 1988 relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 173-177, rue Princess, faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 et donnant sur la rue Princess, d'une superficie d'environ 775 metres carres, soient supprimees et remplacees par les conditions decrites au point 4) susmentionne; et 6) la troisieme lecture de la modification du plan municipal et de la modification du zonage soit reportee jusqu'a ce que Ie demandeur puisse confirmer que les numeros de voirie 181 a 183, rue Princesse (NID 8813 et 8821) ne sont pas necessaires a I'amenagement propose. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. Robert McVicar, domicilie au 28, rue Mecklenburg, fait part au conseil de son opposition a la modification proposee, precisant qu'il soutient la proposition telle que modifiee par Ie demandeur; et il demande si Ie projet peut etre conyu, construit et maintenu de fayon a ajouter a I'architecture et au caractere actuels du panorama de la rue Princess, puis suggere que I'agrandissement propose se soumette aux lignes directrices de I'arrete sur les secteurs de preservation. Stephen Alexander, domicilie au 21, rue Orange, s'oppose ala modification proposee, expliquant qu'il souhaiterait voir se realiser un developpement repondant au besoin de la communaute et qu'il n'est contre que si I'amenagement n'est pas conforme aux lignes directrices des secteurs de preservation qui permettront I'amelioration de la communaute et de la valeur des proprietes de la region. Peter Asimakos, directeur general de Uptown Saint John, precise qu'il n'est pas contre la modification finale proposee, mais s'inquiete des batiments residentiels qui seront demolis sur la rue Princess pour mener a bon terme Ie projet. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage, les personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole. Paul Daigle, administrateur des finances du diocese de Saint John, au nom du demandeur, prend position en faveur de la modification proposee et indique qu'il est d'accord avec les recommandations de son equipe; et insiste sur Ie fait qu'ils continueront a travailler avec les residents de la region pour connaltre leurs inquietudes. Terrence Mcinerney, ancien directeur d'ecole du district 8, est en faveur de la demande et commente sur les defis auxquels fait presentement face I'ecole St. Malachy's en parlant de son programme d'education. 89-941 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 John McKenzie, president du conseil d'enseignement pour les ecoles du district 8, fait part de son soutien a la modification proposee et demande Ie soutien du conseil. Gaye Kapkin, architecte pour Ie diocese pour Ie projet propose, est en faveur de la modification proposee et presente un survol du projet; il precise qu'il pourrait etre difficile, au point de vue technique, de respecter les lignes directrices de I'arrete sur les secteurs de preservation en construisant une nouvelle structure de metal; il suggere ensuite de suivre les grandes lignes de I'arrete plutot que de les suivre a la lettre. Mme Kapkin conclut la presentation en soulignant qu'elle possede une connaissance pratique de I'arrete sur les secteurs de preservation. John Fitzpatrick, domicilie au 1835, chemin Manawagonish, est en faveur de la demande et affirme que I'agrandissement propose de I'ecole mettra fin aux inquietudes des parents relativement aux etudiants qui s'inscrivent a un programme d'education dans un autre etablissement. Hazel Braithwaite, domiciliee au 271, rue Princess, fait part de son soutien pour la modification proposee, mais exprime une inquietude relativement a la perte de batiments du patrimoine qui devraient etre conserves precieusement puisqu'ils sont irremplayables. Ray Glennie, domicilie au 170, avenue Meadowbank, est en faveur de la demande et demande Ie soutien du conseil. Colleen Knudson, domiciliee au 977, promenade Kennebecasis, est en faveur de la modification proposee du zonage. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres et situee du 159 au 183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813, 8821, 8854 et une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862, 9050 et 10413 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 au plan municipal >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres et situee du 159 au 183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813, 8821, 8854 et une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862, 9050 et 10413 fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. Apres une courte discussion, Ie conseiller Titus demande que les residents du voisinage et Ie Preservation Review Board aient I'occasion de passer en revue les rendus d'architecture avant la troisieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-630 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relatif a la modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres, situee du 159-183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813,8821 et 8854, ainsi qu'une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862, 9050 et 10413, a I'exception de la partie 89-942 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 qui est deja designee zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >>, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-630 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100- 630 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relatif a la modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 800 metres carres, situee du 159-183, rue Princess et portant les NID 8813,8821 et 8854, ainsi qu'une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862,9050 et 10413, a I'exception de la partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 qui est deja designee zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >>, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-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. 100-630 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la correspondance a cet effet so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7(a) Public Hearing - Zoning By-law Amendment to Re-zone 949 Grandview Avenue The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 949 Grandview Avenue, having an area of approximately 3000 square metres, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 340497, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential as illustrated in the submitted plan, to permit the construction of a multiple residential development as requested by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.; (c) letters in opposition to the proposed amendment; and (d) a letter from the applicant agreeing to the re-zoning of the rear portion of his property. 7{b) Report From PlanninQ Advisorv Committee - 949 Grandview Avenue Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report and twenty-two letters and a petition from surrounding property owners expressing objection to the re-zoning, considered at the Committee's July 29, 2003 meeting at which Richard Turner of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. appeared on behalf of the applicant in support of the re-zoning application; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a reduced area lying between Grandview Avenue and Ian Street, subject to a number of conditions with respect to use of the property and site development, including a condition that access to the apartment development from Ian Street be prohibited; and further that the re-zoning of the reduced area be approved only if the applicant agrees to initiate re-zoning of the balance of the applicant's property from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential so that any future development accessing Ian Street will only consist of one or two-family dwellings. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application for the proposed re-zoning of 949 Grandview Avenue be returned to the applicant, Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. for resubmission to Council for advertising and referral to the 89-943 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL AUGUST 5, 2003/LE 5 AOUT 2003 Planning Advisory Committee as the information presently before Council is different from the original application. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment The Mayor advised that the next regular meeting of Common Council would be August 18, 2003; and declared the meeting adjourned. 7(a) Audience publique - Arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonage du terrain situe au 949. avenue Grandview La secretaire municipale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a un projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 949, avenue Grandview d'une superficie d'environ 3 000 metres carres (NID 340497), afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de permettre la construction d'edifices a logements multiples, a la demande de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.; c) aux lettres d'opposition au projet de modification; et d) a la lettre du requerant qui consent au rezonage de la partie arriere de son terrain. 7 b) Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme - 949. avenue Grandview Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie du rapport du personnel de planification, de vingt-deux lettres et d'une petition de la part de proprietaires de terrains avoisinants manifestant leur opposition au rezonage que Ie comite a etudie lors de la reunion du 29 juillet 2003 au cours de laquelle Richard Turner de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., s'est montre, au nom du demandeur, en faveur de la demande de rezonage et recommandant que Ie conseil municipal modifie Ie zonage d'une zone restreinte entre I'avenue Grandview et la rue Ian, soumise a certaines modalites relativement a I'utilisation de la propriete et de I'amenagement du site, notamment une condition interdisant I'acces a I'immeuble d'habitation a partir de la rue Ian; et que la modification du zonage de la zone restreinte ne sera approuvee que si Ie demandeur accepte de modifier Ie zonage du reste de sa propriete afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> et de zone d'edifices a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, afin que tout amenagement futur donnant sur la rue Ian ne comprendra que des habitations unifamiliales ou bifamiliales. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande de la modification du zonage proposee pour Ie terrain situe au 949, avenue Grandview soit renvoyee au demandeur, Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., afin d'etre soumise a nouveau au conseil pour que des avis soient publies et que la demande soit soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme puisque I'information actuellement presentee au conseil differe de la demande originale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Cloture de la reunion Le maire precise que la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil municipal aura lieu Ie 18 aout 2003 et declare que la seance est levee. Assistant Common Clerk/ greffiere communale adjointe