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2003-08-18_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-1 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 18th day of August AD. 2003, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites. - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; J. Parks, Sergeant, Police Force; Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk; and Mrs. J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil communal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 18 aout 2003 a 18 h 30, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux services financiers et administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; 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; J. Parks, sergent, service de police; E. Gormley, greffiere communale 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 Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on August 5, 2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 5 aout 2003 soit adopte. 90-2 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved as amended. Councillor Teed commented regarding third reading of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to re-zone 186 Queen Street West; item 18, and expressed the opinion that the Councillors who attended the private meeting and participated in discussions have disqualified themselves because a public hearing was held on July 21, 2003. Mayor McAlary advised this issue would be considered with item 4 and 18. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Teed withdrew from the meeting due to a conflict of interest regarding 186 Queen Street West, and Councillors Titus and Trites withdrew as they were not present for the July 21, 2003 public hearing.) 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte avec modifications. Le conseiller Teed fait mention de la troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a modifier Ie zonage du 186, rue Queen ouest (point 18) et affirme que les conseillers qui ont assiste a la reunion privee et qui ont participe aux discussions se sont recuses, car une audience publique a eu lieu Ie 21 juillet 2003. Le maire McAlary indique que la question sera examinee aux points 4 et 18. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Teed quitte la reunion en raison d'un conflit d'interets au sujet du terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, et les conseillers Titus et Trites quittent la reunion etant donne qu'ils n'ont pas assiste a I'audience publique du 21 juillet 2003). 4. Proposed Amendment To Re-zoning By-law 186 Queen Street West 18. (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment To Re-zone 186 Queen Street West (b) Letter from Joe Trainor OpposinQ Re-zoninQ Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager further to the public hearing held on July 21, 2003 regarding the re-zoning application by the Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc. for a property located at 186 Queen Street West; noting the submitted Planning Advisory Committee report dated July 16, 2003 recommended the re-zoning and Section 39 conditions which limited the use of the proposed women's shelter to a maximum of eight women; advising that after hearing from the applicant and the area residents concerned, the application was tabled to allow the applicant and the residents an opportunity to meet; and explaining that following an open house by the applicant and several meetings there has been no change in the residents' reaction to the proposed re-zoning; and suggesting that Council remove from the table for consideration the submitted amendment to the Zoning By-law and deal with the application. The Mayor called for a motion to take from the table the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to re-zone a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, which was tabled on July 21,2003. 90-3 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the above matter be taken from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 square metres (5,000 square feet), also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification to permit the establishment of a group care facility for homeless women within the existing building as requested by Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc., be denied. Councillor Court advised he attended a public meeting and expressed the opinion that he was not in a conflict of interest; noted residents in the area are not opposed to the shelter, but rather have a problem with spot zoning which could be justification for similar developments in their neighbourhood in the future; and explained this is not the appropriate time to re-zone the property. Councillor Chase commented he attended the public meeting as well and expressed the view that there seems to be a sense of mistrust between residents in the area and the shelter; and pointed out there is a need for this operation in Saint John. Councillor Desmond referring to remarks by residents at the public meeting which he attended expressed the view the community is not content with the proposed application; and advised he is opposed to the re-zoning. Commenting regarding the lack of communication between the operators of the shelter and residents as well as the operators and its Board members, Deputy Mayor White suggested the residents in the area should be given an opportunity to become a Board member for the facility. Mayor McAlary referred to Councillor Teed's comment earlier in the meeting regarding Councillors attending public meetings after a public hearing; and advised she did not attend any of the public meetings. Mr. Nugent commented regarding cases in the past where people have taken exception to the positions that members of Council have taken on proposed re-zonings prior to the public hearing and advised Council in those cases the law is fairly liberal in terms of the role that members of Council play prior to the public hearing; noting the test is whether or not a member of Council has so firmly committed himself to one position or another that representations in a public hearing would be truly futile in terms of altering the view that the member tentatively had before the public hearing. He further explained that if someone is beyond being able to be convinced of an opposing view at the time of the public hearing then the position of the Court is they have disqualified themselves because the purpose of the public hearing is to hear representations from the people who wish to express their view either in support of or in opposition to the proposed re-zoning; which can be difficult to prove. Referring to the matter regarding 186 Queen Street West Mr. Nugent explained that the question is "by attending the public meetings subsequent to the conclusion of the public hearing has the process that is established by the Community Planning Act been frustrated". He asked that the matter be referred to him for a written opinion for the next meeting of Council. Mr. Nugent asked if the Councillors who attended a public meeting could speak to him as to whether or not they gained any new information, that is information that was not presented at the public hearing which would have impacted upon their decision as to the merits of the proposed re-zoning application. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of 90-4 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 approximately 465 square metres (5,000 square feet), also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification to permit the establishment of a group care facility for homeless women within the existing building as requested by Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc., be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried. (Councillors Teed, Titus and Trites re-entered the meeting.) 4. Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage - 186. rue Queen ouest 18. (a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a modifier Ie zonage du 186, rue Queen ouest (b) Lettre de Joe Trainor contre Ie rezonaQe Examen d'un rapport du directeur general faisant suite a I'audience publique du 21 juillet 2003 concernant la demande de rezonage presentee par Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc. pour Ie terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest. II souligne, d'une part, Ie rapport presente par Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme Ie 16 juillet 2003 qui recommande de proceder au rezonage et, d'autre part, les conditions de I'article 39 qui limitent I'utilisation du refuge pour femmes propose a huit femmes au maximum; et indique qu'apres avoir entendu Ie requerant et les residents vises du quartier, la demande a ete reportee pour permettre au requerant et aux residents de se rencontrer; et explique qu'apres la tenue d'une journee portes ouvertes par Ie requerant et de plusieurs reunions, on n'a note aucun changement au niveau de la reaction des residents a la proposition de rezonage; et propose que Ie conseil procede a I'examen de la modification presentee a I'arrete sur Ie zonage et se penche sur la demande. Le maire demande la presentation d'une proposition visant a examiner Ie projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage afin de proceder au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, dont I'examen a ete reporte Ie 21 juillet 2003. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question susmentionnee so it soumise a la discussion. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 186, rue Queen ouest, d'une superficie d'environ 465 metres carres (5000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 365569, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 )) a quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 )) afin de permettre la creation d'un centre de soins de jour en groupe pour femmes sans-abri dans I'immeuble existant, a la demande de Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc., soit rejete. Le conseiller Court indique avoir assiste a une reunion publique et affirme ne pas etre en conflit d'interets; et signale que les residents du quartier ne s'opposent pas au refuge, mais ont plutot un probleme avec Ie zonage parcellaire qui pourrait servir a justifier des amenagements similaires dans leur quartier dans I'avenir; et explique que Ie moment n'est pas propice au rezonage du terrain. Le conseiller Chase declare avoir lui aussi assiste a la reunion publique et, selon lui, il semble y avoir un sentiment de mefiance de la part des residents du quartier envers Ie refuge; et souligne que cet etablissement est necessaire a Saint John. Le conseiller Desmond, faisant allusion aux commentaires des residents lors de la reunion publique a laquelle il a assiste, soutient que la communaute n'est pas satisfaite de la demande proposee; et indique qu'il s'oppose au rezonage. En ce qui concerne Ie manque de communication entre les exploitants du refuge et les residents, ainsi qu'entre les exploitants et les membres du conseil de 90-5 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 I'etablissement, Ie maire suppleant White propose que les residents du quartier puissent sieger comme membres du conseil de I'etablissement. Le maire McAlary fait allusion aux propos du conseiller Teed formules plus tot au cours de la reunion au sujet des conseillers qui assistent aux reunions publiques apres une audience publique; et indique qu'elle n'a assiste a aucune reunion publique. M. Nugent parle de situations passees ou les gens ont ete outres par les positions qu'ont adoptees les membres du conseil sur des projets de rezonage avant la tenue d'une audience publique et informe Ie conseil que dans ces situations, la loi est passablement liberale pour ce qui est du role que jouent les membres du conseil avant la tenue d'une audience publique; et precise que Ie test vise a determiner si un membre du conseil s'est engage avec une telle fermete envers une position quelconque que les representations a une audience publique ne servent en rien a modifier I'opinion que Ie membre avait prealablement a I'audience publique. II explique ainsi que si on ne peut convaincre une personne d'une opinion divergente au moment de I'audience publique, la cour estime alors que cette personne s'est recusee, car I'objectif d'une audience publique est d'entendre les representations des gens qui desirent exprimer leur opinion face au projet de rezonage, que cette opinion so it pour ou contre Ie projet, ce qui peut s'averer difficile a prouver. Relativement a la question du terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, M. Nugent explique que la question qui se pose est la suivante : en assistant aux reunions publiques suivant I'audience publique, Ie processus etabli par I'entremise de la Loi sur I'urbanisme est-il devenu irrealisable? II demande que la question lui soit transmise pour qu'il presente une opinion ecrite au cours de la prochaine reunion du conseil. M. Nugent demande si les conseillers qui ont assiste a une reunion publique peuvent I'informer des nouveaux renseignements qu'ils pourraient detenir, c.-a-d. des renseignements qui n'ont pas ete presentes lors de I'audience publique et qui pourraient avoir une incidence sur leur decision quant au bien-fonde de la demande de rezonage proposee. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 186, rue Queen ouest, d'une superficie d'environ 465 metres carres (5000 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 365569 pour la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 )) a quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 )) afin de permettre la creation d'un centre de soins de jour en groupe pour femmes sans-abri dans I'immeuble existant, a la demande de Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc., soit transmis a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est adoptee. (Les conseillers Teed, Titus et Trites sont de nouveau presents a la reunion). 5. 2004 OperatinQ Fund BudQet Calendar Read a report from the City Manager submitting as Appendix A the budgets for 2003 and 2004 and Appendix B the proposed budget calendar for finalization of the 2004 budget; advising there are four significant items that have been identified thus far that need to be addressed in order to balance the 2004 Operating Fund Budget, (1) the projected unfunded liability of the Employee Pension Plan; (2) the amount that will be received through the unconditional grant; (3) the ability of the Police Commission to absorb the 2004 staff salary increases within its existing budget allocation; and (4) the increased deficit projected for Harbour Station as a result of the loss of the AHL franchise. It is proposed that options with respect to the pension issue will be the first item to be presented to Council on September 15, 2003 with staff suggesting every second meeting of Common Council, beginning on September 15 be almost exclusively for budget deliberations. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that Common Council approve the budget calendar agenda for September 15th and local MLA's be invited to attend; 90-6 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 local MLA's be invited to a meeting on September 29th for discussions regarding general budget and long-term financial outlook, and a caucus meeting(s) be held with Council in open session either September 8th or 15th; and all remaining dates on the budget calendar remain for discussion until the 2004 budget is finalized. Councillor Trites expressed the view that discussions should be held regarding the budget after the actuary for the Pension Plan has addressed concerns with regard to the Plan and the long-term outlook; and advised he would support a motion with the budget calendar beginning with Pension Plan discussions on September 15th and subsequently schedule every second meeting for budget discussions. He stressed the importance of making the Provincial Government aware of the City's funding level and suggested a meeting be scheduled with each of the three local caucuses on September 8th to discuss the inadequate level of funding the City is receiving and invite them to attend the public session of Council on September 15th regarding the Pension Plan. Concurring with Councillor Trites, Councillor Fitzpatrick advised he could not support the proposed motion as he would like to see the budget process start much sooner giving Council and opportunity to analyze all areas thoroughly; and emphasized the importance of making the Provincial Government aware of the City's financial status. Discussion followed regarding the matter with Councillors Court, Chase and Teed expressing agreement with the suggestion to meet with local MLA's. Councillor Trites proposed an amendment to the motion which was seconded by Councillor Court adopting the dates the City Manager suggested for the 2004 budget calendar and the September 15th agenda to which local MLA's be invited; setting a meeting on September 29th with local MLA's for general budget and long-term financial outlook discussions; local MLA's be invited to a meeting(s) with Council either September 8th or 15th; and all other dates on the budget calendar remain for discussion until the 2004 budget is finalized. Referring to the recent changes in the Municipalities Act, Mayor McAlary advised the meeting with local MLA's would have to be an open session of Council. The Mayor called for the question on the motion, with the amendment, as set out above. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that agenda item 40 be brought forward for consideration at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Calendrier du budQet de fonctionnement 2004 Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general, accompagne des budgets de 2003 et de 2004 a I'annexe A et du calendrier budgetaire propose en vue de finaliser Ie budget de 2004 a I'annexe B; informant qu'il existe quatre points importants identifies jusqu'ici qui doivent etre traites afin d'equilibrer Ie budget de fonctionnement de 2004, so it 1) Ie pass if non capitalise prevu du regime de retraite des employes; 2) Ie montant a recevoir par I'entremise de la subvention inconditionnelle; 3) la capacite de la commission de police d'eponger les hausses de salaires des employes en 2004 compte tenu de I'enveloppe budgetaire existante; et 4) la hausse prevue du deficit de Harbour Station decoulant de la perte de la franchise de la LAH. On propose que les options en rapport avec la question des retraites constituent Ie premier point a presenter au conseil Ie 15 septembre 2003. De plus, Ie personnel suggere qu'a partir du 15 septembre Ie conseil communal reserve une reunion sur deux presque exclusivement aux discussions relatives au budget. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie conseil communal approuve Ie programme relatif au calendrier budgetaire en date du 15 septembre et que les membres de I'assemblee legislative (MAL) regionaux soient invites a assister a la reunion; que les MAL regionaux soient invites a une reunion Ie 29 septembre pour 90-7 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 discuter du budget general et des perspectives financieres a long terme, et qu'une ou des reunions du caucus soient organisees avec Ie conseillors d'un reunion publique Ie 8 ou Ie 15 septembre; et que toutes les dates qui restent au calendrier budgetaire fassent I'objet de discussions jusqu'a ce que Ie budget de 2004 soit finalise. Le conseiller Trites est d'avis d'entamer des discussions concernant Ie budget des que I'actuaire du regime de retraite aura aborde les preoccupations relatives au regime et aux perspectives financieres a long terme; et indique qu'il appuiera une proposition selon laquelle Ie calendrier budgetaire debutera Ie 15 septembre par des discussions portant sur Ie regime de retraite, suivi de reunions visant a discuter du budget a intervalle d'une reunion sur deux. II souligne I'importance de sensibiliser Ie gouvernement provincial relativement au niveau de financement de la Ville et propose d'organiser une reunion avec chacun des trois groupes parlementaires regionaux Ie 8 septembre pour discuter du niveau de financement insuffisant que reyoit la Ville et les inviter a la reunion publique du conseille 15 septembre concernant Ie regime de retraite. De concert avec Ie conseiller Trites, Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick affirme qu'il ne pourra pas appuyer la proposition presentee etant donne qu'il souhaiterait voir Ie processus budgetaire debuter beaucoup plus tot pour donner au conseilla possibilite d'analyser la question sous tous ses angles; et souligne I'importance de sensibiliser Ie gouvernement provincial relativement a la situation financiere de la Ville. Les conseillers discutent ensuite de la question, et les conseillers Court, Chase et Teed se montrent en faveur de la proposition visant a rencontrer les MAL regionaux. Le conseiller Trites, appuye par Ie conseiller Court, propose de modifier la proposition afin d'adopter les dates qu'a suggere Ie directeur general dans Ie cadre du calendrier budgetaire de 2004, et Ie programme du 15 septembre auquelles MAL regionaux sont convies; d'organiser une reunion Ie 29 septembre avec les MAL regionaux dans Ie cadre des discussions entourant Ie budget general et les perspectives financieres a long terme; d'inviter les MAL regionaux a une ou des reunions du conseille 8 ou Ie 15 septembre; et de s'assurer que toutes les autres dates du calendrier budgetaire fassent I'objet de discussions jusqu'a ce que Ie budget de 2004 soit finalise. Tout en rappelant les modifications recentes a la Loi sur les municipalites, Ie maire McAlary indique que la reunion avec les MAL regionaux devra se faire dans Ie cadre d'une reunion publique du conseil. Le maire demande Ie vote sur la proposition, avec la modification, telle que susmentionnee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie point 40 de I'ordre du jour soit examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 40. Letter From International Longshoremen's Association Local 273 ReQardinQ Provincial FundinQ For Belledune Consideration was given to a letter from Patrick 1. Riley, Secretary-Treasurer, International Longshoremen's Association Local 273 submitting oral questions from the August 7th and 8th, 2003 Legislative Assembly concerning the Port of Belledune. Mr. Riley expressed opposition to Provincial funding for upgrades at Belledune, and requested Council to advise the Provincial Government of its position as soon as possible. A motion was proposed by Councillor Trites, seconded by Councillor Desmond that the above noted matter be placed on the agenda for discussions with our local MLA's. Councillor Fitzgerald proposed a motion that a letter be forwarded to the Premier of New Brunswick opposing the upgrades at the Port of Belledune. Discussion followed suggesting that the matter should be referred to the City Manager. 90-8 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Patrick 1. Riley, Secretary-Treasurer, International Longshoremen's Association Local 273 expressing opposition to Provincial funding for upgrades at the Port of Belledune, and requesting Council to advise the Provincial Government of its position as soon as possible, be referred to the City Manager to gather further information for a report to Council in two weeks; at which time a letter will be forwarded to the Premier of New Brunswick and other appropriate levels of government. Discussion followed on the issue with Councillor Teed, on a point of order, requesting the conversation stay on the present topic. Councillor Fitzgerald expressed disagreement with the proposed motion noting by the time the report comes back to Council it will be too late. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzgerald voting "nay". 40. Lettre de la section locale 273 de l'lnternational Longshoremen's Association concernant Ie financement provincial de Belledune Examen d'une lettre de Patrick 1. Riley, secretaire-tresorier de la section locale 273 de l'lnternational Longshoremen's Association qui soumet des questions orales decoulant des sessions de l'Assemblee legislative du 7 et du 8 aout 2003 relativement au port de Belledune. M. Riley s'oppose au financement provincial en vue d'apporter des ameliorations au port de Belledune et demande au conseil d'informer Ie gouvernement provincial de sa position aussitot que possible. Le conseiller Trites presente une proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond, pour que la question susmentionnee fassent I'objet de discussions aupres des MAL regionaux. Le conseiller Fitzgerald presente une proposition pour qu'une lettre so it envoyee au premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick indiquant I'opposition aux ameliorations a apporter au port de Belledune. Les conseillers discutent ensuite de la question et proposent de la soumettre au directeur general. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la lettre de Patrick 1. Riley, secretaire-tresorier de la section locale 273 de l'lnternational Longshoremen's Association s'opposant au financement provincial en vue d'apporter des ameliorations au port de Belledune, et demandant que Ie conseil informe Ie gouvernement provincial de sa position aussitot que possible, soit transmise au directeur general pour qu'il recueille plus de renseignements afin de presenter un rapport au conseil dans deux semaines; a ce moment, une lettre sera envoyee au premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick et aux paliers de gouvernement appropries. Les conseillers discutent ensuite de la question et Ie conseiller Teed souleve une objection, demandant que la discussion s'en tienne au sujet actuel. Le conseiller Fitzgerald exprime son desaccord avec la proposition presentee, soulignant que d'ici a ce que Ie rapport so it presente au conseil, il sera trop tard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Fitzgerald ayant vote contre. 6. Rothesay Avenue - Municipal DesiQnated HiQhways Grant ProQram On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the construction limits for Contract 2003-1 Rothesay Avenue (Route 100) - (McLean Street to Sunnyside Avenue) Street Reconstruction be extended in a westerly direction from McLean Street to the railway tracks located near Staples. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-9 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 6. Avenue Rothesay - programme de subventions pour la refection des routes municipales desiQnees Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE les limites de construction en ce qui concerne Ie contrat 2003-1 pour la refection de I'avenue Rothesay (route 100) (rue McLean a I'avenue Sunnyside) soient prolongees de la rue McLean en direction ouest vers la ligne de chemin de fer situee pres de Staples. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Contract 2003-18 Terreo Lake Control Dam On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-18 Terreo Lake Control Dam, not be awarded; but rather as recommended by staff two new projects be listed in the 2004 Water and Sewer Utility Fund Capital Program to carry out the planned work; one project being for the upgrade of the access road and the second for the replacement of the concrete control dam. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Contrat nO 2003-18 - BarraQe de reQulation du lac Terreo Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-18 concernant Ie barrage de regulation du lac Terreo ne so it pas accorde; mais, comme Ie recommande Ie personnel, que deux nouveaux projets soient plutot inscrits au programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout pour 2004 en vue de mettre en 03uvre les travaux prevus, dont I'un vise a apporter des ameliorations a la voie d'acces et I'autre a remplacer Ie barrage de regulation en beton. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Foundation Wall - 133 Prince William Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve funding in the amount of $200,000.00 to do such work as is necessary to install a new retaining wall to the satisfaction of the Chief City Engineer; and further that the approved funds be added to the 2003 General Fund (Transportation) Capital Program. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Councillor Teed spoke against the proposed motion pointing out it does not make any sense that the City would be building a retaining wall on private property. Mr. Groody responded the foundation wall is on private property noting that initially the property owner was asked to build a new wall, but would not concur and expressed concern regarding the stability of the street, the infrastructure and public safety. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 8. Mur de fondation - 133 rue Prince William Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal approuve Ie financement au montant de 200 000 $ afin de realiser les travaux necessaires a I'installation d'un nouveau mur de soutenement, a la 90-10 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 satisfaction de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; et que les fonds approuves soient ajoutes au programme d'investissement du fonds d'administration (Transports). (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.) Le conseiller Teed s'oppose a la proposition presentee, soulignant qu'il est insense que la Ville construise un mur de soutenement sur une propriete privee. M. Groody replique que Ie mur de fondation se trouve sur une propriete privee, indiquant qu'a I'origine, on a demande au proprietaire de construire un nouveau mur, mais qu'il n'a pas accepte de Ie faire, et se dit preoccupe de la stabilite de la rue, de I'infrastructure et de la securite publique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 9. Thomas Construction Property - 812 Grandview Avenue Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a letter from Kevin Hogan concerning the use of the Thomas Construction property at 812 Grandview Avenue which was considered at the July 21,2003 Council meeting; advising the property was the subject of a re-zoning application in 1999 when Thomas sought to re-zone the property. City staff at that time recommended the re-zoning with a number of Section 39 conditions which would have limited the use, set out hours of operation, required increased buffering and other site improvements. The report pointed out that both the Planning Advisory Committee and Council have heard from residents who were not supportive of the proposal which resulted in the application being denied, and the present use continues as a non-conforming use as defined by the Community Planning Act; noted that the Act does provide that Council can prescribe standards for non-conforming uses so that they are "...... maintained and kept in a condition appropriate to the area in which it is located....." and these types of conditions may be able to address aesthetic issues but could not be extended to hours of operation and environmental concerns. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding the Thomas Construction property located at 812 Grandview Avenue, be received and filed, and a letter of explanation be forwarded to Mr. Hogan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Propriete de Thomas Construction - 812. avenue Grandview Examen d'un rapport du directeur general presentant une lettre de Kevin Hogan relative a I'utilisation du terrain de Thomas Construction, situe au 812, avenue Grandview, qui a ete etudiee au cours de la reunion du conseille 21 juillet 2003; indiquant que Ie terrain a fait I'objet d'une demande de rezonage en 1999 lorsque I'entreprise a tente de faire modifier Ie zonage du terrain. Le personnel municipal a alors recommande Ie rezonage accompagne d'un certain nombre de conditions de I'article 39 qui auraient limite I'utilisation du terrain, fixe les heures d'ouverture, requis I'agrandissement de la zone tampon et necessite d'autres ameliorations du site. Le rapport mentionne que Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme et Ie conseil ont ecoute les residents qui se sont opposes a la proposition, ce qui a entralne Ie rejet de la demande, et I'utilisation actuelle se poursuit a titre d'usage non conforme, comme Ie definit la Loi sur I'urbanisme; precise que la loi permet au conseil d'etablir des normes relatives aux usages non-conformes pour que les terrains soient << ... entretenus et conserves dans un etat approprie en rapport avec Ie secteur dans lequel ils se trouvent... )) et que ces conditions peuvent permettre d'aborder les questions d'ordre esthetique mais ne peuvent servir a traiter des heures d'ouverture ou des preoccupations environnementales. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport du directeur general relatif au terrain de Thomas Construction, situe au 812, avenue Grandview, so it accepte et classe, et qu'une lettre d'explication so it envoyee a M. Hogan. 90-11 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Maritimes & Northeast Pipe CrossinQ AQreement On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into the submitted "Crossing Consent Agreement" with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline for work on Fairville Boulevard from Civic # 1155 to Manawagonish Road Contract 2003-19, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Entente de croisement avec la Maritimes & Northeast Pipe Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a << I'entente de croisement )) presentee avec la Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline de 1155 Fairville Blvd a rue Manawagonish Contract 2003-19, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Harbour Passage Phase 2 - Maritime & Northeast Pipeline CrossinQ AQreement On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Crossing Consent Agreement at KP 95+850 known as PID 00403733, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the submitted agreement, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a multi-use trail, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary agreements, plans and documents required to finalize this agreement. Councillor Titus suggested this matter be referred to John Wallace, President of the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership for their information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Phase 2 du projet Passage du port - Entente de croisement avec la Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a I'entente de croisement de la Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline a KP 95+850 - PID 00403733 -sous reserve des conditions que renferme I'entente presentee, aux fins de construction, d'exploitation et de maintien d'un sentier a usages multiples, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les ententes, les plans et les documents necessaires pour officialiser I'entente. Le conseiller Titus propose que cette question soit transmise a John Wallace, president de Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership en vue d'obtenir des renseignements. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-12 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 12. Standard Pipe AQreement - CN On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into the submitted Standard Pipe Agreement-Provinces Other Than Quebec for work on Hanover Street and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Entente type pour la traversee de conduites - CN Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a I'entente type pour la traversee de conduites pour les provinces autres que Ie Quebec rue Hanover et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente presentee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. License To Encroach -72-76 Germain Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into an agreement granting Ammon Bay Ventures Inc. a license to encroach upon 72-76 Germain Street under the terms and conditions outlined in the submitted draft; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Permis d'empietement - de 72 a 76. rue Germain Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a une entente qui accorde un permis d'empietement de 72 a 76 rue Germain a Ammon Bay Ventures Inc. en vertu des conditions enoncees dans Ie projet presente; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires pour officialiser cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. AmendinQ Resolution - 160 Queen Street West Read a report from the City Manager regarding a resolution adopted by Council on July 21,2003 regarding 160 Queen Street West advising the resolution incorrectly addresses the interest the City is acquiring from Ms. Girouard and violates policy by forgiving unpaid water and sewer charges. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John amend its resolution of July 21, 2003 regarding 160 Queen Street West by: (1) deleting "leased fee" and inserting in its place "leasehold"; and (2) deleting "and forgive unpaid water and sewerage charges levied against the property at 160 Queen Street West"; with all other elements of the resolution remaining unchanged. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Resolution modificative - 160. rue Queen ouest Lecture d'un rapport du directeur general au sujet d'une resolution 90-13 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 adoptee par Ie conseille 21 juillet 2003 concernant un terrain situe au 160, rue Queen ouest, indiquant que la resolution aborde de maniere incorrecte I'interet dont la Ville se porte acquereur aupres de Mme Girouard et ne respecte pas les directives en annulant les redevances impayees pour I'eau et les egouts. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John modifie sa resolution du 21 juillet 2003 concernant Ie terrain situe au 160, rue Queen ouest par: 1) la suppression des termes <<fonds afferme >> pour les remplacer par<< tenure a bail >>; et 2) la suppression des termes << et annule les redevances impayees pour I'eau et les egouts prelevees sur Ie terrain situe au 160, rue Queen ouest >>; et que tous les autres aspects de la resolution demeurent inchanges. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. Request To Close A Portion Of Roberta Avenue. Martinon On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council (1) authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a by-law to stop-up and close a 110m2 :t portion of Roberta Avenue situated in Martinon as generally shown on the submitted plan; (2) in the event the subject portion of Roberta Avenue is stopped-up and closed, it is also recommended that The City of Saint John sell the 110m2:t of closed street, as generally shown on the submitted plan, to Charles A. Godfrey for $500.00 plus all survey, advertising, and legal costs and fees required to facilitate the street closure and HST (if applicable); and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents; and (3) that Charles A. Godfrey be advised that The City of Saint John is not explicitly or implicitly obligated to stop-up and close the subject portion of Roberta Avenue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) 15. Demande de fermeture d'un tronc;on de I'avenue Roberta dans Ie secteur de la voie de contournement Martinon Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE 1) Ie conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un arrete visant a interrompre la circulation et a fermer un tronyon d'environ 110m2 de I'avenue Roberta, situee dans Ie secteur de la voie de contournement Martinon, comme I'indique de fayon generale Ie plan presente; 2) advenant I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture du tronyon vise de I'avenue Roberta, on recommande que The City of Saint John vende Ie tronyon d'environ 110m2 de rue fermee, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente, a Charles A. Godfrey pour la somme de 500,00 $, en plus de tous les frais d'arpentage, de publicite et d'avocat necessaires pour permettre la fermeture de la rue, et de la TVH (s'il y a lieu); et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents de transfert et les documents connexes; et 3) que Charles A. Godfrey soit informe que The City of Saint John n'a pas I'obligation, implicite ou explicite, d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer Ie tronyon de I'avenue Roberta. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 90-14 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 16. Location Agreement - Dreamsmith CWF Productions Inc." The Cradle Will Fall" On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted Location Agreement between The City of Saint John and Dreamsmith CWF Productions Inc. with regard to the filming of a made-for-television movie in the City tentatively titled "The Cradle Will Fall" which is scheduled to begin production on August 20th through to September 15, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Entente relative aux lieux de tournage de la serie televisee << The Cradle Will Fall >> de Dreamsmith CWF Productions Inc Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente entre The City of Saint John et Dreamsmith CWF Productions Inc. relativement au tournage d'un telefilm dans la ville provisoirement intitule <<The Craddle Will Fall >>, dont la realisation devrait se derouler du 20 aout et au 15 septembre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Contract 2003-14 - Sandy Point Road Water And Sewer Extension and Road Reconstruction Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor regarding Contract 2003-14 Sandy Point Road water and sewer extension and road reconstruction at which Common Council on July 21,2003 authorized an application to the Court of Queen's Bench seeking an interpretation of Addendum No.1 to the contract in question. The application was filed to determine if the Addendum dated June 12, 2003 and more particularly the portion relating to section 3.1.18 of the specifications, eliminated the requirement for the Tenderers (AC.L. Construction Limited, Galbraith Construction Ltd. and Philson Ltd.) to submit a Schedule with their tender documents. The judicial decision dated August 15, 2003 contains the following: "(54) I conclude that Section 5 of the Addendum eliminated the requirement for Tenderers to submit a schedule with their tender documents. (55) In the result, I would answer the question (noted above) posed by the City in the affirmative." The report further advises that the bid of AC.L. constitutes a compliant bid and consequently, it is in order for Council to consider the City Manager's recommendation to award the contract to AC.L. Construction Limited as contained in his July 3, 2003 report to Council. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Contract 2003-14, Sandy Point Road - water and sewer extension and road reconstruction, be awarded to the low tenderer, AC.L. Construction Limited, at the tendered price of $4,393,682.50, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Contrat 2003-14 - Projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et de refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point Examen d'un rapport de I'avocat municipal concernant Ie contrat 2003-14 au sujet du prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et de refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point pour lequelle conseil communal a autorise, Ie 21 juillet 2003, Ie depot d'une requete devant la Cour du Banc de la Reine en vue d'obtenir une interpretation de I'addenda nO 1 relatif au contrat en question. La requete a ete presentee afin de determiner si I'addenda datee du 12 juin 2003, et plus particulierement la partie concernant Ie paragraphe 3.1.18 des specifications, a permis d'abolir I'obligation qu'ont les soumissionnaires (AC.L. Construction Limited, Galbraith Construction Ltd. et Philson Ltd.) de presenter un calendrier accompagne de leur 90-15 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 dossier d'appel d'offres. La decision judiciaire datee du 15 aout 2003 renferme les points suivants : << 54) Je conclus que I'article 5 de I'addenda abolit I'obligation qu'ont les soumissionnaires de presenter un calendrier accompagne de leur dossier d'appel d'offres. 55) En consequence, je repondrai a la question posee par la Ville par I'affirmative >>. De plus, Ie rapport indique que la soumission de AC.L. est une soumission conforme et que, par consequent, il importe que Ie conseil considere la recommandation du directeur general d'accorder Ie contrat a AC.L. Construction Limited, comme I'affirmait son rapport du 3 juillet 2003 presente au conseil. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie contrat 2003-14 relatif au projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et a la refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, AC.L. Construction Limited, au prix offert de 4 393 682,50 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Assent To Proposed Subdivision - 1967 ManawaQonish Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee Common Council (1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general accordance with the submitted photo-reduced revised Fundy View Estates tentative subdivision plan, including the proposed new public street and any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; (2) assent to the new proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication between Jennifer Street and Seaview Street (recommended to be named "Niomi Court"); (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; and (4) authorize cost-sharing outside the limits of the proposed subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve Ie projet de lotissement au 1967. chemin ManawaQonish Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil1) approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases conformement, de maniere generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire revise avec photo reduite pour Ie lotissement Fundy View Estates, y compris la nouvelle rue publique ainsi que les servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique; 2) approuve Ie nouveau projet de terrain utilise a des fins publiques entre la rue Jennifer et la rue Seaview (dont Ie nom preconise est << cour Niomi >>); 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; 4) autorise Ie partage des couts au-dela des limites du projet de lotissement conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete sur Ie lotissement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-16 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 20. Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Assent To Proposed Subdivision - 75 KeatinQ Road On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee Common Council (1) assent to the submitted photo-reduced Andrew and Marguerite Keating tentative subdivision plan, and to any required public utility easements; and that Common Council accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the creation of proposed Lots 03-1 and 03-2. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve Ie projet de lotissement au 75. chemin KeatinQ Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil communal approuve Ie plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite presente par Andrew et Marguerite Keating, ainsi que to utes les servitudes d'utilite publique requises; et que Ie conseil communal accepte une compensation pour Ie terrain utilise a des fins publiques en vue d'amenager les lots 03-1 et 03-2 proposes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Assent To Proposed Subdivision - 96 Acamac Backland Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee Common Council (1) assent to the submitted photo-reduced, further revised John Law Corporation tentative subdivision plan of Lots 03-01 to 03-06, and to any necessary municipal services or public utility easements; (2) authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer Subdivision Agreement for the proposed subdivision to ensure provision of the necessary work and facilities; and (3) accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for this revised subdivision proposal. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve Ie projet de lotissement au 96. chemin Acamac Backland Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil communal 1) approuve Ie plan de lotissement provisoire, revise de nouveau, avec photo reduite presente par John Law Corporation, ainsi que to utes les servitudes d'utilite publique requises; 2) autorise la signature d'une entente de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur dans Ie cadre du projet de lotissement afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires; et 3) accepte une compensation pour Ie terrain utilise a des fins publiques en rapport avec cette proposition de lotissement revisee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. Support For Proposed Maritime Soil Ltd. Subdivision On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. subject to the Planning Advisory Committee's approval of the subdivision application, The City of Saint John cost-share in the development of the 90-17 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 proposed Maritime Soil Ltd. Subdivision (PID Numbers 337634 and 55042337) situated in Grandview Industrial Park by rebating piping material costs to the developer as per the terms and conditions set out in the City's Subdivision By-law. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Soutien en vue du proiet de lotissement de Maritime Soil Ltd Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., QUE The City of Saint John, sous reserve de I'approbation de la demande de lotissement par Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, partage les couts lies a I'amenagement du lotissement propose par Maritime Soil Ltd. (NID 337634 et 55042337), situe dans Ie parc industriel de Grandview, en accordant au promoteur une reduction sur Ie cout du materiel de tuyauterie conformement aux conditions stipulees a I'arrete sur Ie lotissement de la Ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. Markers To Show HeiQht Of Tides Read a letter from Councillor Teed, submitting a sketch showing varying tide heights, suggesting that marks identifying the heights of the tides be placed on wharfs or other suitable visible locations. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to make the appropriate inquiries and suggestions to the appropriate officials to have placed or enable the City to place tide markers for the viewing benefit of visitors. A brief discussion followed at which time it was suggested the Saint John Port Authority should look into this matter. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding markers to indicate varying heights of tides, be referred to the Saint John Port Authority Inc. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried. 23. Reperes indiQuant Ie niveau des marees Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Teed qui presente un croquis montrant differents niveaux de maree, suggerant que des reperes indiquant Ie niveau des marees soient places sur les quais ou a d'autres endroits appropries et bien en vue. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie directeur municipal soit charge d'effectuer des enquetes et de presenter des suggestions pertinentes aux responsables appropries pour que soient places ou pour permettre a la Ville de placer des reperes visuels destines aux visiteurs. Les conseillers discutent alors brievement pour ensuite proposer que l'Administration portuaire de Saint John se penche sur la question. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed concernant I'installation de reperes indiquant les differents niveaux de maree soit transmise a l'Administration portuaire de Saint John Inc. 90-18 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est adoptee. 24. OpeninQ Of Saint John Arts Centre On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed advising that he attended the official opening of the Saint John Arts Centre on August 6, 2003, extending congratulations to the Centre on behalf of the City on the excellent work being done regarding presentations, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Ouverture du Saint John Arts Centre Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed indiquant qu'il a assiste a I'ouverture officielle du Saint John Arts Centre Ie 6 aout 2003 et transmettant ses felicitations au centre au nom de la Ville pour I'excellent travail realise au niveau des presentations, soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Maintenance of HeritaQe Graveyards Read a letter from Councillor Teed referring to recent vandalism in the Cedar Hill Cemetery on Lancaster Avenue and St. Mary's Cemetery on Loch Lomond Road; expressing the view there is insufficient funds established to maintain and keep many of our historic graveyards in perpetual care; and questioning if this matter should be referred to the Historic Sites and Events Committee for a study and recommendation, the Environment Committee, or a special committee to be constituted by the City. Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that this issue be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for a recommendation in four weeks as to how best the City might stimulate and initiate ways and means to ensure that our heritage graveyards are maintained for the benefit of the community as a whole. 25. Entretien des cimetieres du patrimoine Lecture d'une lettre du conseiller Teed relative aux actes de vandalisme recemment perpetres au cimetiere Cedar Hill, situe sur I'avenue Lancaster, et au cimetiere St. Mary's, situe sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond; affirmant que les fonds sont insuffisants pour maintenir et entretenir bon nombre de nos cimetieres historiques sur une base permanente; et s'interrogeant a savoir si la question do it etre transmise au comite sur les lieux et les faits historiques aux fins de presentation d'une etude et d'une recommandation, au comite sur I'environnement, ou a un comite special que la Ville pourra mettre sur pied. Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, pour que cette question so it transmise au directeur municipal en vue d'obtenir une recommandation dans un delai de quatre semaines sur les meilleurs moyens que la Ville peut prendre pour encourager et mettre de I'avant des mesures afin d'assurer I'entretien des cimetieres de notre patrimoine au profit de I'ensemble de la communaute. 26. Dilapidated BuildinQs AlonQ Fallsview Avenue Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, regarding dilapidated buildings along Fallsview Avenue and recommending that whereas the recent changes in the Municipalities Act provides "no person shall permit premises owned or occupied by him to be unsightful by permitting to remain on such premises a dilapidated building; and whereas the procedure for imposing penalties is relatively simplified for enforcement of this law; and whereas there are buildings on property on the east side of Fallsview Avenue in the City which appear unsightly and form the basis of a violation of the law; resolved that City staff be instructed promptly to constitute the appropriate action to see that owners of the property are subject to the legal procedures respecting violation of Section 190.01 (1) of the Municipalities Act. 90-19 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 26. Batiments delabres Ie 10nQ de I'avenue Fallsview Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, concernant les batiments delabres Ie long de I'avenue Fallsview et recommandant que bien que les recentes modifications a la Loi sur les municipalites stipule que << nul ne do it permettre que les lieux qu'il possede ou qu'il occupe soient inesthetiques en permettant a un batiment delabre de demeurer sur les lieux >>; et bien que la procedure visant a imposer des amendes soit relativement simplifiee dans Ie cadre de I'application de cette loi; et bien qu'il y ait des batiments sur Ie terrain situe a I'est de I'avenue Fallsview qui semblent inesthetiques et servent de fondement au non-respect de la loi; il est resolu que Ie personnel municipal soit rapidement charge de mettre en 03uvre les mesures appropriees pour s'assurer que les proprietaires du terrain sont assujettis aux procedures judiciaires concernant Ie non-respect du paragraphe 190.01 (1) de la Loi sur les municipalites. 27. Business Address of Tenderers Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, requesting that reports to Council regarding tenders called by The City of Saint John contain information as to the location of the premises in which the bidders operate their business. 27. Adresse professionnelle des soumissionnaires Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, demandant que les rapports remis au conseil concernant les appels d'offres lances par The City of Saint John renferment des renseignements sur I'emplacement de I'entreprise qu'exploitent les soumissionnaires. 28. Statistical Information ReQardinQ Metro Saint John On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed referring to an article in The Times Globe on August 4, 2003 regarding "Metro Moncton"; and proposing that the Chief Administrative Officer be instructed to obtain information from Statistics Canada from which Metro Saint John can make a comparison with the publicized information about Moncton, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting "nay". 28. StatistiQues concernant Ie Qrand Saint John Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed relative a un article paru Ie 4 aout 2003 dans The Times Globe au sujet du << Grand Moncton >>; et proposant que Ie directeur municipal so it charge d'obtenir des renseignements de Statistique Canada a partir desquels Ie grand Saint John pourra com parer les renseignements publies sur Moncton, so it transmise au directeur municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. 29. Memorial to Lena O'Ree Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed advising that Lena Ring O'Ree, an individual who helped change the racist attitudes prevalent in the mid 20th Century receiving the New Brunswick Human Rights Award, passed away on August 8, 2003. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Common Council forward a letter of condolence in memory of Lena Ring O'Ree, an individual who helped 90-20 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 change the racist attitudes prevalent in the mid 20th century in the Saint John community, to her family members. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Monument commemoratif en I'honneur de Lena O'Ree Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed informant que Lena Ring O'Ree, femme qui a contribue a changer les mentalites racistes repandues au milieu du 20e siecle et qui a reyu Ie Prix des droits de la personne du Nouveau-Brunswick, est decedee Ie 8 aout 2003. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil communal envoie une lettre de condoleances a la memoire de Lena Ring O'Ree, femme qui a contribue a changer les mentalites racistes repandues au milieu du 20e siecle dans la communaute de Saint John, aux membres de sa famille. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 30. Transit - Fuel Tax Rebate On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that Common Council forward a letter of thanks to Abel LeBlanc, MLA Saint John-Lancaster, for his comments and effort regarding the transit fuel tax rebate at the First Session of the 55th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick; with a copy forwarded to Shawn Graham, Leader of the Opposition; and a letter of thanks be forwarded to Elizabeth Weir, Leader of the NDP for her support on this issue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 30. Remboursement de la taxe sur Ie carburant pour les transports en commun Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Ie conseil communal envoie une lettre de remerciements a Abel LeBlanc, depute de Saint John-Lancaster, pour ses commentaires et ses efforts concernant Ie remboursement de la taxe sur Ie carburant pour les transports en commun lors de la premiere session de la 55e legislature du Nouveau-Brunswick; envoie une copie de la lettre a Shawn Graham, chef de I'opposition; et envoie une lettre de remerciements a Elizabeth Weir, chef du N.P.D. pour son appui sur cette question. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 31. Rothesay Avenue/Rothesay Road Intersection On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus referencing the August 5, 2003 meeting of Council at which the issue of traffic volume at the Rothesay Avenue/Rothesay Road intersection was raised; and requesting this matter be referred to the City Manager and appropriate staff for action on the intersection in the "short term". Question being taken, the motion was carried. 31. Intersection de I'avenue Rothesay et du chemin Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre du conseiller Titus relative a la reunion du conseil du 5 aout 2003 au cours de laquelle on a souleve la question de circulation a I'intersection de I'avenue Rothesay et du chemin Rothesay; et 90-21 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 demandant que la question soit transmise au directeur general et au personnel approprie afin de mettre en place des mesures a << court terme >> a I'intersection. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 32. Letter from Fredine Lang ReQuestinQTo Present To Council On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Fredine M. Lang requesting an opportunity to make a presentation to Council regarding a proposal to collect outstanding traffic fines, be referred to the Saint John Parking Commission for a meeting with Ms. Lang. Councillor Desmond commented regarding the procedure through the Provincial Government for parking tickets pointing out there is nothing that anyone can do about it at the present time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting "nay". 32. Lettre de Fredine Lang demandant a se presenter devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Fredine M. Lang requerant la possibilite de faire une presentation au conseil concernant une proposition visant a percevoir des contraventions de circulations impayees, soit soumise a la commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John pour qu'elle organise une rencontre avec Mme Lang. Le conseiller Desmond fait un commentaire au sujet de la procedure observee par Ie gouvernement provincial en matiere de contraventions de stationnement en soulignant qu'il n'y a rien que I'on puisse faire a I'heure actuelle pour regler la situation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant vote contre. 33. Letter from Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships ReQuestinQ Donation On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Darin M. Clarke, on behalf of the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships asking for a donation of $1,000.00 for the 2004 Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships with the City receiving a full page ad and a page for the Mayor's message in the Championship catalogue, be denied due to the City's financial situation; and a letter be forwarded to Mr. Clarke. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Ball and Chase voting "nay". 33. Lettre du Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships sollicitant un don Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la lettre de Darin M. Clarke, redigee au nom du Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships sollicitant un don de 1 000 $ pour Ie Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships 2004 et assurant une page entiere de publicite a la Ville ainsi qu'une page reservee a un message du maire dans Ie catalogue du championnat, so it refusee en raison de la situation financiere de la Ville; et qu'une lettre so it envoyee a M. Clarke. 90-22 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Ball et Chase ayant vote contre. 34. Letter from Reverend L. Clark McAulay ReQardinQ Harbour PassaQe On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Rev. L. Clark McAulay extending congratulations to the City on the Harbour Passage project, be received and filed, and Rev. McAulay be thanked for his letter. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Lettre du pasteur L. Clark McAulay concernant Ie PassaQe du port Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre du pasteur L. Clark McAulay felicitant la Ville pour son projet Passage du port, soit acceptee et classee, et que des remerciements soient adresses au pasteur McAulay pour sa lettre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 35. Letter From Ellen and Edna Gaynes ReQardinQ Bus Schedule On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Ellen Gaynes and Edna Gaynes expressing concern with regard to the new bus routes and time schedules; and requesting the bus schedule revert back to the former schedule, be referred to the Saint John Transit Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 35. Lettre de Ellen et Edna Gaynes concernant I'horaire des autobus Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Ellen Gaynes et Edna Gaynes faisant etat de leurs inquietudes relativement aux nouveaux itineraires et horaires des autobus; et requerant que I'on retourne a I'ancien horaire des autobus, soit soumise a la commission de transports de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 36. Letter from Carol Audin ReQardinQ BeQQars On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Carol Audin questioning if there is any protection in Saint John from beggars, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 36. Lettre de Carol Audin concernant les mendiants Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Carol Audin demandant s'il existe une protection contre les mendiants de Saint John, so it acceptee a titre d'information. 90-23 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 37. Letter from Peter McCarthy Regarding Pillars at Gates to Saint John Waterworks Consideration was given to a letter from Peter McCarthy of Oromocto, a former resident of Saint John, advising that the old stone pillars at the head of the roadway into the Saint John Waterworks had been removed; commenting that he was advised by Chris Vriezen, Manager of Water Operations that it was his decision to remove the historic pillars; expressing concern that the stones for the pillars can be saved so that they may be rebuilt at a later date; and requesting Council to discuss this issue and hopefully act to save the gates from disappearing permanently. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Peter McCarthy regarding the old stone pillars into the Saint John Waterworks, be referred to the City Manager for a report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Lettre de Peter McCarthy concernant les piliers des barrieres du reseau d'aQueduc de Saint John Examen d'une lettre de Peter McCarthy d'Oromocto, un ancien resident de Saint John, informant Ie conseil que les vieux piliers en pierre en haut de la route a proximite du reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John ont ete enleves; avisant qu'il a ete informe par Chris Vriezen, directeur des reseaux d'aqueduc, que ce dernier avait decide d'enlever les piliers historiques; demandant s'il est possible de sauver les pierres des piliers en vue de reconstruire ces derniers a une date ulterieure; et demandant au conseil de discuter de cette question et d'agir afin d'eviter que les barrieres ne disparaissent de fayon permanente. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Peter McCarthy concernant les vieux piliers de pierre du reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John so it soumise au directeur general afin de permettre la presentation d'un rapport au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 38. Letter From The Anglo Society Requesting The City To Raise The AnQlo FlaQ On September 18.2003 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Matthew D. Glenn, Provincial President of the Anglo Society of New Brunswick requesting approval for The City of Saint John to raise the Anglo Flag on September 18, 2003 in recognition of its annual day of celebration, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 38. Lettre de la Anglo Society demandant a la Ville de lever Ie drapeau anQlais Ie 18 septembre 2003 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre de Matthew D. Glenn, president provincial de l'Anglo Society of New Brunswick requerant I'autorisation de The City of Saint John de lever Ie drapeau anglais Ie 18 septembre 2003 en I'honneur de la journee de celebration annuelle de la societe, soit acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote 90-24 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 contre. 39. Letter From Walter Vincent - Claim For Damages Resulting From Expropriation. Property West Of Seaside Park Consideration was given to a letter from Walter Vincent advising that in 1996 The City of Saint John expropriated property located between the shore and former Shore Line (C.P.R.) West of Seaside Park, of which he was owner, noting the Railway Line divided the property into two parcels with a right of way or passage from one parcel to the other over the railway in the title deed; pointing out that his right of access to the shore side lot has been terminated by the expropriation and the value of the land accordingly has been substantially depleted; and advising that he wishes to make a claim against the City for damages caused by the expropriation of his right of passage over the railway line to the lower lot. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Walter Vincent regarding the expropriation of property located between the shore and former Shore Line (C.P.R.) West of Seaside Park in 1996; and claim against the City for damages caused by the expropriation of his right of passage over the railway line to the lower lot, be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 39. Lettre de Walter Vincent demandant des dommages-interets pour I'expropriation de sa propriete situee a I'ouest du parc Seaside Examen d'une lettre de Walter Vincent informant qu'en 1996, The City of Saint John a exproprie une propriete situee entre la rive et I'ancien littoral (C.P.R.) a I'ouest du parc Seaside, laquelle lui appartenait, et soulignant que la ligne de chemin de fer divisait la propriete en deux terrains relies par une emprise routiere ou un droit de passage traversant la ligne de chemin de fer dans I'acte-titre; soulignant que son droit d'acces a la rive a ete supprime par I'expropriation et que la valeur de la propriete a donc ete considerablement reduite; et informant qu'il souhaite demander des dommages-interet a la Ville en raison de I'expropriation de son droit de passage traversant la ligne de chemin de fer vers Ie terrain Ie plus bas. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Walter Vincent concernant I'expropriation de la propriete situee entre la rive et I'ancien littoral (C.P.R.) a I'ouest du part Seaside qui a eu lieu en 1996; et la reclamation de dommages-interets aupres de la Ville en raison de I'expropriation de son droit de passage traversant la ligne de chemin de fer vers Ie terrain Ie plus bas, soit soumise a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 41. Letter from David Ryan Regarding Community MeetinQ Dominion Park Beach Area On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from David Ryan expressing concern regarding the occurrences of vandalism, drugs, and unsafe driving in the Dominion Park area; and inviting Council members, area residents, City representatives, Provincial representatives and service groups to a meeting on September 9,2003 at the Dennis Morris Community Center at 7:00 p.m. to brainstorm on what positive changes can be made and attempt to set goals to see the realization of the changes, be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-25 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 41. Lettre de David Ryan concernant la rencontre communautaire sur la plaQe du parc Dominion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de David Ryan faisant etat de ses preoccupations relativement au vandalisme, a I'utilisation de drogues et a la conduite dangereuse dans la region du parc Dominion; et invitant les membres du conseil, les residants de la region, les representants municipaux et provinciaux ainsi que les groupes de service a assister a une reunion Ie 9 septembre 2003 au centre communautaire Dennis Morris a 19 h pour discuter des ameliorations pouvant etre apportees et tenter d'etablir des objectifs lies a la mise en 03uvre des changements, so it acceptee et classee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 42. Letter from Robert Tucker Offering Volunteer Services For Inspection Of Sidewalks And Streets. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Robert Tucker of 14 King Square S. advising that he was injured when his wheelchair dipped into a hole on Charlotte Street caused by defective bricks being removed and no action being taken to fix the resulting hole; and explaining that in the book Canada's First City, Saint John, "the Common Council shall have license to appoint amongst other officials surveyors of the highways"; and suggested that he be appointed Honourary Surveyor of Highways for a trial period of six months, on a voluntary basis, to report holes and defects in sidewalks and streets, be received and filed. Councillor Teed spoke against the proposed motion pointing out the City has no inspection system and suggested Mr. Tucker be given an opportunity to try this on a voluntary basis. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting "nay". 42. Lettre de Robert Tucker offrant ses services benevolement pour la verification des trottoirs et des rues Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Robert Tucker du 14, King Square sud, informant qu'il a subit des blessures lorsque son fauteuil roulant s'est coince dans un trou de la rue Charlotte cause par I'enlevement de briques defectueuses et qu'aucune mesure n'a ete prise pour reparer ledit trou; et expliquant que selon Ie livre Canada's First City, Saint John, << Ie conseil communal do it avoir I'autorisation de nom mer, entre autres representants municipaux, des arpenteurs pour les autoroutes >>; et suggerant sa nomination a titre honorifique en tant qu'arpenteur des autoroutes, et ce, pendant une periode d'essai de six mois afin de signaler benevolement les trous et les defauts au niveau des trottoirs et des rues, soit acceptee et classee. Le conseiller Teed s'oppose a la proposition presentee, soulignant que la Ville ne possede aucun systeme d'inspection et suggere que M. Tucker procede a une inspection de fayon benevole. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 43. Letter from Kasim Hadzic - Saint John Toast. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Kasim Hadzic submitting a Saint John toast by Peter Hazen, winner of the Best Toast 90-26 COMMON COUNCIL I CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 18, 2003 I LE 18 AOOT 2003 Competition, which was a feature of New Brunswick Day 2003, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 43. Lettre de Kasim Hadzic concernant Ie toast pour la ville de Saint John Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre de Kasim Hadzic soumettant un toast pour la ville de Saint John redige par Peter Hazen, gagnant de la competition du meilleur toast dans Ie cadre des activites de la Fete du Nouveau-Brunswick 2003, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 44. Application Of John Quinlan For Re-zoning Of Property At 193 Westmorland Road. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the application for the re-zoning of property located at 193 Westmorland 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, October 6, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 44. Demande de John Quinlan concernant Ie rezonage du terrain situe au 193. chemin Westmorland Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande relative ala modification du zonage du terrain situe au 193, chemin Westmorland 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 6 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The meeting adjourned with Mayor McAlary advising the next Regular Session of Council will be September 2, 2003. Cloture de la reunion Avant de lever la seance, Ie maire McAlary indique que la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil aura lieu Ie 2 septembre 2003. Assistant Common Clerk/Greffiere communale adjointe