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2003-09-02_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-27 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 sEPTEMBRE 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of September AD. 2003, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites. - and - 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; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil municipal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 2 septembre 2003 a 17 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; et MM. 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; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell, chef de police; P. Woods, greffier municipal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que Mme E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe; 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes Councillor Teed raised a question of privilege citing comments made to the media by another Councillor to which the Mayor responded that the question was not in order. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on August 18, 2003, be approved. Councillor Teed questioned the wording of item 4 (Proposed Amendment To Re-zoning By-law 186 Queen Street). Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting nay. 90-28 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 sEPTEMBRE 2003 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Le conseiller Teed souleve une question de privilege, faisant reference aux commentaires qu'un autre conseiller a faits aux medias, a laquelle Ie maire repond que la question n'est pas a I'ordre du jour. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil municipal du 18 aout 2003 soit adopte. Le conseiller Teed remet en question la formulation du point 4 (projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au terrain situe au 186, rue Queen). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Land Acquisition at 60 Russell Street and Sale of Land 184 to 210 Crown Street Consideration was given to a report by the City Manager describing details on a proposed acquisition of 60 Russell Street from J.D. Irving and conveyance of a 10-foot wide strip between 180-184 and 210 Crown Street to Universal Sales Ltd. subject to any required municipal services easement. The report pointed out that the transaction would be beneficial to the City, and will result in the acquisition of another key parcel required for the One Mile House Project. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the 2003 Capital Budget be increased by $393,900, and The City of Saint John acquire the free hold title to PID Number 19323,60 Russell Street, from J.D. Irving Limited for $393,900. (plus HST, if applicable) and the conveyance by The City of Saint John to Universal Sales Limited of the freehold title, (reserving to The City of Saint John an easement for municipal services), to the lands on Crown Street identified as PID Number 18358; that the aforesaid acquisition and sale shall close on or before October 30, 2003 on terms and conditions contained in the submitted Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the submitted Agreement of Purchase and Sale as well as transfer documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Acquisition d'un terrain situe au 60, rue Russell et vente d'un terrain situe entre Ie 184 et Ie 210. rue Crown Examen d'un rapport du directeur general presentant les details relatifs a un projet d'acquisition d'un terrain situe au 60, rue Russell de J.D. Irving et Ie transfert d'une bande de terrain de 10 pieds de largeur entre Ie 180-184 et Ie 210, rue Crown a Universal Sales Ltd., sous reserve des servitudes de services municipaux obligatoires. 90-29 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 sEPTEMBRE 2003 Le rapport souligne que la transaction profitera a la ville et se terminera par I'acquisition d'une autre parcelle cle necessaire dans Ie cadre du projet One Mile House. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie budget d'investissement de 2003 so it augmente de 393 900 $ et que The City of Saint John acquiere une propriete libre portant Ie NID 19323 et situee au 60, rue Russell de J.D. Irving Limited pour la somme de 393 900 $ (TVH en sus, s'il ya lieu), et procede au transfert de la propriete libre a Universal Sales Limited (reservant a The City of Saint John une servitude de services municipaux) relativement aux terrains de la rue Crown portant Ie NID 18358; que I'acquisition et la vente susmentionnees soient conclues au plus tard Ie 30 octobre 2003 conformement aux conditions que renferme Ie contrat de vente presente; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier municipal soient autorises a signer Ie contrat de vente presente ainsi que les documents de transfert. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5. Acquisition of Property at 141 Victoria Street Consideration was given to a letter from the City Manager, further to Council's June 23rd and August 5th referrals, regarding the offer to give the property at 141 Victoria Street to the City, advising that as requested by Council, Habitat for Humanity was contacted to determine its interest in the property. Having received Habitat for Humanity's response that there is no interest in acquiring the property, and having determined that the building is beyond repair, and located in a neighbourhood that has been experiencing social difficulties over the past few years, it is recommended that the City acquire the property. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council authorize the acceptance of the offer from the Estate of Jessie May Thorne to convey the property to The City of Saint John and subsequently cause the demolition of the building and payment of outstanding real property taxes of $1,369.87. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Acquisition d'une propriete situee au 141. rue Victoria Examen d'une lettre du directeur general faisant suite aux renvois devant Ie conseillors des reunions du 23 juin et du 5 aout relativement a I'offre visant a donner la propriete situee au 141, rue Victoria a la Ville, informant qu'a la demande du conseil, on a communique avec Habitat for Humanity afin de determiner I'interet de I'organisme dans la propriete. Apres reception de la reponse de Habitat for Humanity, personne ne desire se porter acquereur de la propriete et, ayant etabli que Ie batiment ne peut etre repare et qu'il est situe dans un quartier aux prises avec des problemes sociaux depuis quelques annees, on recommande que la Ville acquiere la propriete. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur municipal, QUE Ie conseil autorise I'acceptation de I'offre presentee par la succession de Jessie May Thorne de transferer la propriete a The City of Saint John pour ensuite proceder a la demolition du batiment et au paiement de I'impot foncier non regie au montant de 1 369,87 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Harbour PassaQe - Lease AQreement With The Province of New Brunswick Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager outlining the use of land by the City and efforts to acquire the rights to build, operate and maintain Harbour Passage from various landowners, one of which is the Province of New Brunswick, and advising that the City had been granted permission by the Province to 90-30 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 sEPTEMBRE 2003 access its land to build Harbour Passage trail prior to finalizing a 1 O-year lease agreement. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into a lease agreement for a 1,192 square metre portion of PID Number 426106 with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of the Province of New Brunswick for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a multi-use public trail (Harbour Passage), subject to the terms and conditions contained in the submitted lease, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documents and plans in relation to this acquisition. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Harbour PassaQe - Contrat de location avec la province du Nouveau-Brunswick Examen d'un rapport du directeur general soulignant I'utilisation d'un terrain par la Ville et ses efforts pour acquerir Ie droit de construire, d'exploiter et d'entretenir Harbour Passage aupres de divers proprietaires fonciers, dont I'un d'eux est la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, et avisant que la Ville a obtenu la permission de la province d'utiliser son terrain pour amenager Ie sentier Harbour Passage avant de finaliser un contrat de location de dix ans. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John conclue un contrat de location relatif a une parcelle de terrain de 1 192 metres carres et portant Ie NID 426106 avec Sa Majeste la Reine aux droits de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick afin de construire, d'exploiter et d'entretenir un sentier public a usages multiples (Harbour Passage), sous reserve des conditions que renferme Ie contrat de location presente, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier municipal soient autorises a signer tous les documents et les plans necessaires en rapport avec cette acquisition. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Loch Lomond Road PaintinQ - Public Safety Issues Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager on public safety issues on Loch Lomond Road having been referred at the July 21st Council meeting arising from a letter from MLA for Saint John Fundy, Stuart Jamieson, in which he requested that passing lanes between Crawford Road and the Airport Arterial be eliminated; through truck traffic be eliminated and the white line along the shoulder from the Saint John Airport to Ben Lomond Corner be painted, and noted that speeding, careless driving and accidents have increased which can be attributed to the passing lanes. The report noted that the white line referred to in Mr. Jamieson's letter has been repainted, and that staff concurs with the suggestion to eliminate the passing lane; has followed up with the Provincial Department of Transportation, and will review the matter with their technical staff. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report on public safety issues on Loch Lomond Road referred from Council's July 21st meeting having been raised by MLA for Saint John Fundy, Stuart Jamieson, and with steps having been taken by City staff to address the issues, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Peinture de la chaussee, chemin Loch Lomond - questions liees a la securite publiQue Examen d'un rapport du directeur general sur les questions Iiees a la securite publique sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond, qui ont fait I'objet d'un report lors de la reunion du conseil du 21 juillet et qui ont ete soulevees a la suite d'une lettre de Stuart 90-31 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 Jamieson, depute du comte de Saint John Fundy, dans laquelle il reclamait que les voies de depassement entre Ie chemin Crawford et I'artere de I'aeroport soient eliminees; que la circulation de transit des camions so it eliminee et que la ligne blanche longeant I'accotement depuis I'aeroport de Saint John jusqu'au coin Ben Lomond soit peinte, et souligne que la vitesse, la conduite imprudente et les accidents ont augmente et peuvent etre attribues aux voies de depassement. Le rapport mentionne que la ligne blanche a laquelle fait allusion la lettre de M. Jamieson a ete repeinte et que Ie personnel approuve la suggestion d'eliminer la voie de depassement, qu'il a assure Ie suivi avec Ie ministere provincial des Transports et qu'il etudiera la question avec les membres du personnel technique. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport sur les questions Iiees ala securite publique sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond, qui ont fait I'objet d'un report lors de la reunion du conseil du 21 juillet et qui ont ete sou levees par Stuart Jamieson, depute du comte de Saint John Fundy, et pour lesquelles Ie personnel de la Ville a pris des mesures en vue de les traiter, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Proposed Re-zoninQ of 31-39 Kidd Road Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager arising from Council's referral at its August 5th meeting, noting that the applicant's requested hearing date of September 22nd be postponed and that a third parcel of land, PID Number 00291047 at 16 Kidd Road, be added to the proposed area to be re-zoned. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council cancel the September 22, 2003 public hearing for the proposed rezoning of 31-39 Kidd Road, and authorize advertising for a public hearing for the revised application to be held on Monday, October 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Proiet de rezonaQe des parcelles de terrain situees au 31-39. chemin Kidd Examen d'un rapport du directeur general decoulant d'un report vote par Ie conseil a la reunion du 5 aout, indiquant que Ie requerant a demande que la date d'audience, fixee au 22 septembre, soit reportee et qu'une troisieme parcelle de terrain, portant Ie NID 00291047 et situee au 16, chemin Kidd, soit ajoutee au secteur prevu dans Ie cadre du rezonage. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil annule I'audience publique du 22 septembre 2003 sur Ie projet de rezonage des parcelles de terrain situees au 31-39, chemin Kidd et autorise la publication d'avis pour annoncer la tenue d'une audience publique Ie lundi 20 octobre 2003 concernant la demande revisee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Contract 2003-24 - Colpitts Avenue - Water Main Renewal On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-24 Colpitts Avenue Water Main Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Dean Construction Limited, at the tendered price of $220,889.00, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-32 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 9. Contrat 2003-24 concernant Ie renouvellement de la conduite principale d'eau de I'avenue Colpitts Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-24, relatif au renouvellement de la conduite principale d'eau de I'avenue Colpitts, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Dean Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 220 889,00 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Contract 2003-3 - Lancaster Street and Rothesay Avenue at Russell Street Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2003-3 Lancaster Street and Rothesay Avenue, at Russell Street, Water and Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Limited, at the tendered price of $213,910.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Contrat 2003-3 - Renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Lancaster et de I'avenue Rothesav fa I'intersection de la rue Russell) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-3, relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Lancaster et de I'avenue Rothesay, a I'intersection de la rue Russell, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Limited, au prix offert de 213910,00 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10A.Subdivision and Sale of a Portion of 40 Pokiok Road Consideration was given to a report from City Manager describing the details of property at 40 Pokiok Road explaining that an opportunity has arisen to fund the closure of this property as a former municipal dump site at no cost to the City and although the project will cost $20,000. to undertake, the City will receive 50% back from the Province. The report indicated that the City will net approximately $10,000. for the sale of a portion of 40 Pokiok Road as well as meet its obligation to secure the old dump site. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that: (1) The City of Saint John subdivide and sell a 2,647 square metre portion of PID Number 40311,40 Pokiok Road, shown as Parcel B on the submitted plan, together with a right-of-way over a portion of Parcel A as generally shown on the same submitted plan, to L. Barry Mabey and Patricia A. Mabey for $20,000. (plus HST, if applicable) to close on or before December 31, 2003, subject to the following: (a) the Department of Environment and Local Government approving the subdivision of PID Number 40311 and the sale of Parcel B, as generally shown on the submitted plan; and (b) the Planning Advisory Committee approving the proposed subdivision of 40 Pokiok Road, as generally shown on the submitted plan; and (2) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the transfer documents; and that staff be authorized to issue the tender for the closure of the former municipal dump 90-33 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 situated at 40 Pokiok Road in accordance with the standards established by the Department of Environment and Local Government. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10A. Lotissement et vente d'un terrain situe au 40. chemin Pokiok Examen d'un rapport du directeur general presentant les details relatifs au terrain situe au 40, chemin Pokiok, precisant que la Ville a la possibilite de financer gratuitement la fermeture de cette propriete, qui logeait I'ancien depotoir municipal, etant donne que la province remboursera a la Ville 50 % du projet dont la realisation coutera 20 000 $. Le rapport indique que la Ville recevra environ 10 000 $ de la vente d'une parcelle du 40, chemin Pokiok et pourra remplir son obligation de securiser I'ancien depotoir. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE 1) The City of Saint John procede au lotissement d'une parcelle de 2647 metres carres, portant Ie NID 40311 et situee au 40, chemin Pokiok, correspondant a la parcelle B sur Ie plan presente, et vende cette parcelle, accompagnee d'une emprise sur une partie de la parcelle A, comme Ie montre, de maniere generale, Ie plan precite, a L. Barry Mabey et Patricia A. Mabey pour la somme de 20 000 $ (TVH en sus, s'il ya lieu) au plus tard Ie 31 decembre 2003, sous reserve des conditions suivantes : a) Ie ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux doit approuver Ie lotissement du terrain portant Ie NID 40311 et la vente de la parcelle B, comme Ie montre, de maniere generale, Ie plan presente, b) Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme doit approuver Ie projet de lotissement du terrain situe au 40, chemin Pokiok, comme Ie montre, de maniere generale, Ie plan presente; 2) que Ie maire et Ie greffier municipal soient autorises a signer les documents de transfert; et que Ie personnel so it autorise a lancer un appel d'offres pour la fermeture de I'ancien depotoir municipal situe au 40, chemin Pokiok, conformement aux normes etablies par Ie ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Councilllor Teed withdrew from the meeting.) 11. LeQal Opinion - Proposed Re-zoninQ at 186 Queen Street West On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the legal opinion from the City Solicitor be received and filed. Discussion followed whereby the Mayor advised that this motion indicates that the document is open for the public, and that the other option is to refer it to legal session. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Le conseiller Teed quitte la reunion.) 11. Avis iuridiQue - Proiet de rezonaQe du 186. rue Queen ouest Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'avis juridique de I'avocat municipal so it accepte et classe. Au cours de la discussion qui suit, Ie maire avise que cette proposition indique que Ie public a acces au document, et que I'autre option consiste a reporter la question lors de la seance juridique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-34 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 12. Traffic By-Law Amendment - Parking Restrictions - Market Place and Clifton Street Consideration was given to a report presented at July 21 Council meeting from the City Manager recommending that an amendment to the Traffic By-law be made in order to ban parking on both sides of Market Place between King Street West and Guilford Street due to recent construction and traffic light placement resulting in the narrowing of the street; and the west side of Clifton Street between City Line and Chapel Street to facilitate parking and snow removal; and to a letter from the City Solicitor submitting a proposed by-law on this issue. On motion of Councillor Ball 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", be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By- Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the By-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". 12. Modification de I'arrete sur la circulation concernant les restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la place Market et la rue Clifton Examen d'un rapport du directeur general presente a la reunion du conseil du 21 juillet recommandant de proceder a une modification de I'arrete sur la circulation de maniere a interdire Ie stationnement des deux cotes de la place Market, entre la rue King ouest et la rue Guilford, en raison des travaux de construction et de I'installation de feux de circulation recents, ce qui entralne un retrecissement de la rue; et du cote ouest de la rue Clifton, entre I'artere City et la rue Chapel, afin de faciliter Ie stationnement et Ie deneigement; et examen d'une lettre de I'avocat municipal presentant un projet d'arrete sur la question. Proposition du conseiller Ball 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 )) fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes )). Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a I 90-35 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes )) fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes )). RE: 11 - Reconsideration of Item # 11, Legal Opinion 186 Queen Street West 10.2(4){f) The suggestion was made to reconsider the motion made on item # 11, Legal Opinion - 186 Queen Street West 10.2(4)(f). On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the legal opinion on 186 Queen Street West considered under item # 11 be reconsidered. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the legal opinion on 186 Queen Street West considered under item # 11 be referred to Legal Session. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting nay. (Councillors Titus and Trites withdrew from the meeting.) OBJET: 11 - Reexamen du point 11 concernant I'avis juridique relatif au terrain situe au 186. rue Queen ouest -10.2(4)f) Presentation d'une suggestion visant a reexaminer la proposition presentee au point 11 concernant I'avis juridique relatif au terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest -10.2(4)f) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'avis juridique relatif au terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, dont on a fait I'examen au point 11, so it reexamine. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'avis juridique relatif au terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, dont on a fait I'examen au point 11, so it reporte a la seance juridique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant vote contre. (Les conseillers Titus et Trites quittent la reunion). 13. (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Re-zone Property at 186 Queen Street West (b) Letter from Joe Trainor OpposinQ Re-zoninQ of 186 Queen Street West On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the application for re- zoning at 186 Queen Street West be denied. 90-36 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 Councillors Fitzpatrick, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald and Deputy Mayor White noted their agreement that there is a need for a homeless shelter for women; citing communications as a problem in this matter, and expressed their support for the residents to maintain their neighborhood as presently zoned. Councillor Chase proposed a motion which was not seconded to show photographs which could alleviate fears he believes are unwarranted in this issue. He explained that based on the residents' concerns, namely that the re-zoning would have an adverse affect on their neighbourhood, he researched approximately 14 areas in the City where there are institutions similar in nature to the one being proposed, and concluded that the neighbourhoods were not impacted negatively, and that in many cases there have been new homes built of a quality which enhances the areas. Councillor Ball commended Councillor Chase for the time, expertise and passion that he expended in this matter and noted that given all the comments in support of the need for a shelter, that Council should be prepared to deal with the question in the future. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chase voting nay. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that item number 13(b), a letter from Joe Trainor opposing the re-zoning of 186 Queen Street West not be taken into consideration as it was received after the Public Hearing, and be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Teed, Titus and Trites re-entered the meeting.) 13. a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner Ie terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest b) Lettre de Joe Trainor contre Ie rezonaQe du 186. rue Queen ouest Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la demande de rezonage du terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest soit refusee. D'un commun accord, les conseillers Fitzpatrick, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald et Ie maire suppleant White soulignent la necessite d'un centre pour femmes sans-abri, precisant que les communications constituent un probleme dans cette affaire, et expriment leur appui aux residents pour qu'ils maintiennent Ie zonage du quartier tel qu'il est presentement. Le conseiller Chase presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, visant a montrer des photos qui pourraient apaiser les peurs qu'il croit non fondees dans cette affaire. II explique que, d'apres les inquietudes des residents, a savoir que la modification du zonage aurait un effet negatif sur leur quartier, il a enquete sur environ 14 endroits dans la ville ou on retrouve des etablissements semblables a celui propose, et que dans bon nombre de cas, on a construit des nouvelles maisons de qualite qui mettent en valeur leur quartier. Le conseiller Ball felicite Ie conseiller Chase pour Ie temps, les connaissances et la passion qu'il a consacres dans cette affaire et souligne que, compte tenu de tous les commentaires favorables a I'amenagement d'un centre, Ie conseil do it etre pret a aborder la question dans I'avenir. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Chase ayant vote contre. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie point 13b) relatif a une lettre de Joe Trainor contre Ie rezonage du terrain situe au 186, rue Queen ouest, ne so it pas prise en 90-37 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 consideration etant donne qu'on I'a reyue apres I'audience publique, et soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Teed, Titus et Trites sont de nouveau presents a la reunion). 14. Memorial Stone in Rockwood Park Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he advised that he attended the national annual meeting of the Canadian Lung Association, and that the Association unveiled a stone monument donated by that Association and the Country of Denmark at Rockwood Park commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Seal originating in Denmark in 1903. It is noted that the site at the beginning of the Clean Air Trail has two flag poles, one for the Danish Flag and one for the Canadian Flag. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the matter of a donation of a memorial stone at Rockwood Park from the Canadian Lung Association and the Federation of Danish Associations in Canada, be referred to City Manager and appropriate staff and to the Rockwood Park Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Pierre commemorative au parc Rockwood Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed indiquant qu'il a assiste a la reunion annuelle nationale de l'Association pulmonaire du Canada, au cours de laquelle l'Association a devoile un monument de pierre offert au parc Rockwood par l'Association et Ie Danemark afin de commemorer Ie 100e anniversaire du timbre de Noel, qui a vu Ie jour au Danemark en 1903. II est note que Ie site se trouvant au debut du Sentier de I'air pur comprend deux mats de drapeau, un pour Ie drapeau danois et un pour Ie drapeau canadien. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la question liee au don d'une pierre commemorative au parc Rockwood par l'Association pulmonaire canadienne et la Federation des associations danoises du Canada, so it soumise au directeur general et au personnel competent ainsi qu'au comite consultatif du parc Rockwood. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. RetrofittinQ Street LiQhts Consideration was given to a letter and attached article from Councillor Teed explaining that the City of Calgary has been retrofitting residential street lights with lower-wattage bulbs to save money and reduce electricity consumption. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the concept of retrofitting residential street lights with lower wattage bulbs to save money, reduce electricity consumption and light pollution; and seeking government grants respecting such be referred to the City Chief Administrative Officer to report on the feasibility of adopting such a programme for Saint John. The Mayor commented that the City has been looking into this concept. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Remplacement des ampoules dans les lampadaires Examen d'une lettre et d'un article annexe du conseiller Teed expliquant 90-38 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 que la Ville de Calgary a procede au remplacement des ampoules de ses lampadaires par des ampoules de faible puissance afin d'economiser et de reduire la consommation d'electricite. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE Ie remplacement des ampoules des lampadaires par des ampoules de faible puissance afin d'economiser, de reduire la consommation d'electricite et la luminosite excessive; et I'obtention de subventions publiques a cette fin, soient soumis au directeur municipal aux fins d'un rapport sur la possibilite pour The City of Saint John d'adopter d'un programme de ce genre. Le maire indique que la Ville etudie deja cette possibilite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Concept of New Sewer Treatment Plant Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed which built on a recent discussion initiated by Councillor Desmond on the concept of a new sewer treatment plant in the South End of the City. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that whereas the proposal to direct waste water from the central area and southern part of the north end to the Little River waste water treatment plant area could involve a number of sewerage lift pumping stations with additional annual operating costs; and whereas a new treatment facility might be able to be established along the western side of Courtney Bay which would not interfere with future port development in the south area of the City, and would not require the several pumping stations if the sewerage lines were to be continued to the eastern site, that Council refer the matter to the City Manager for inquiry into the feasibility of establishing a Courtney Bay site for waste water treatment from the central area of the City. Discussion followed with Mr. Groody advising that there has been work being done based on a strategy established in 1993, and that this recommendation would be inconsistent with this direction and would entail significant changes. He also advised that a report to Council will be forthcoming this month. The Mayor, Councillors Trites and Titus, expressed their view that staff and consultants have already made recommendations, and that we need to rely on the expertise of staff, and that Council should continue supporting the plan that is in place, with Councillor Chase adding that there is a question of economy of scale considering that there would be additional costs that would not occur if there was one treatment plant serving one geographic area. The Deputy City Manager advised that it would be appropriate for Mr. Groody to complete his report and when it is presented to Council this month, if there are still concerns, we can explore the concerns in greater depth. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the issue of waste water treatment plant be tabled until after the receipt of the report from Municipal Operations to be submitted this month. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Teed and Desmond voting nay. 16. Proiet de nouvelle usine de traitement des eaux usees Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed donnant suite a une discussion recente lancee par Ie conseiller Desmond relativement au projet de nouvelle usine de traitement des eaux usees dans la partie sud de la Ville. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond 90-39 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 QUE la proposition selon laquelle I'acheminement des eaux usees du centre-ville et de la partie sud de I'extremite nord vers I'usine de traitement des eaux usees de Little River necessiterait I'ajout de stations de pompage des egouts et des couts d'exploitation annuels supplementaires; et la possibilite d'etablir une nouvelle usine de traitement Ie long de la rive ouest de la baie de Courteney afin de ne pas nuire au developpement futur du port dans la partie sud de la ville et d'eviter I'installation de plusieurs stations de pompage en cas de prolongation des conduites d'egout du cote est, so it soumis au directeur general par Ie conseil aux fins d'un examen de la possibilite d'etablir un site de traitement des eaux usees en provenance du centre-ville pres de la baie de Courteney. Au cours de la discussion qui a suivi, M. Groody indique que des travaux ont ete entrepris d'apres une strategie etablie en 1993, et que cette recommandation s'averait contradictoire a cette strategie et entralnerait d'importants changements. II indique egalement qu'un rapport serait transmis au conseil au cours du mois. Le maire ainsi que les conseillers Trites et Titus indiquent que Ie personnel et les consultants ont deja effectue des recommandations, qu'il est necessaire de se fier a I'expertise du personnel et que Ie conseil doit continuer a appuyer Ie plan actuel. Le conseiller Chase ajoute qu'il existe une question d'economies d'echelle, puisque des couts supplementaires s'avereraient necessaires comparativement a I'utilisation d'une seule usine de traitement desservant une zone geographique. Le directeur general adjoint indique qu'il serait approprie que M. Groody termine son rapport et que lorsqu'ille presentera au conseil au cours du mois, toute inquietude persistante soit discutee en detail. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question de I'usine de traitement des eaux usees so it reportee d'ici la reception du rapport des operations municipales devant etre em is au cours du mois. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Teed et Desmond ayant vote contre. 17. BuildinQ of Retainer Wall on Private Property at 133 Prince William Street On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the authorization to spend $200,000. respecting 133 Prince William Street in August be suspended until such time as Council receives further information respecting the relationship between a retaining wall, a building wall, the right to street support, future redevelopment of the street in the block from Princess to Prince William and the right to make public expenditures on private property. The Mayor reminded Council that the issue would be coming back to Council at a later date at which time Councillor Ball withdrew his seconding of the motion. 17. Construction d'un mur de soutEmement sur une propriete privee situee au 133. rue Prince William Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'autorisation de depenser 200000 $ relativement aux travaux du mois d'aout au 133, rue Prince William soit suspendue jusqu'a ce que Ie conseil reyoive davantage d'information sur Ie lien entre Ie mur de soutenement, un mur d'immeuble, Ie droit d'avoir un mur de soutien pour la rue, Ie reamenagement futur de la rue dans Ie bloc allant de la rue Princess a la rue Prince William et Ie droit d'effectuer des depenses publiques dans Ie cas de proprietes privees. Le maire rappelle au conseil que cette question serait de nouveau traitee par Ie conseil a une date ulterieure et Ie conseiller Ball retire alors son appui a la proposition. 90-40 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 18. Problem of BeQQars and Obnoxious Pan Handlers On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed containing information of a new approach to the problem of Beggars and Pan Handlers taking place in the City of Plymouth in England be referred to Uptown Saint John. Deputy Mayor White advised Council that this particular approach was considered by the Committee that was investigating the problem of beggars in the uptown area. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 18. Probleme relatif aux mendiants desaQreables Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed renfermant de I'information sur une nouvelle approche au probleme des mendiants adoptee dans la ville de Plymouth en Angleterre soit soumise a Uptown Saint John. Le maire suppleant White avise Ie conseil que cette approche a deja ete etudiee par Ie comite charge d'enqueter sur Ie probleme des mendiants dans Ie centre- ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 19. Conference of Cities of New Brunswick Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he noted that the next Conference of Cities of New Brunswick will be held October 24 and 25, and that there is a scarcity of resolutions submitted by The City of Saint John. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that a Council Committee be formed where Council Members can submit ideas for development as resolutions which can affect The City of Saint John or the Cities of New Brunswick and even Cities throughout Canada. The Mayor noted that any resolutions that Council members wish to submit come before Council for approval before being sent to the Conference. Councillor Court noted that it is important that the members of Council who are putting forth resolutions attend the conference to offer clarification and explain the intent. Councillor Trites offered that he does not support the concept of a Council Committee given that resolutions come before Council for approval, and that Council should not be concerned with the number, but the quality of resolutions being offered. Councillor Chase withdrew his second on the motion. 19. Conference des villes du Nouveau-Brunswick Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed indiquant que la prochaine conference des vi lies du Nouveau-Brunswick aura lieu les 24 et 25 octobre et qu'un nombre insuffisant de resolutions a ete soumis par The City of Saint John. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QU'un comite du conseil so it forme dont les membres puissent soumettre des idees a elaborer sous forme de resolutions pouvant s'appliquer a The City of Saint John ou aux autres vi lies du Nouveau-Brunswick, 90-41 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 et meme aux villes dans I'ensemble du Canada. Le maire indique que toute resolution que les membres du conseil souhaitent soumettre doit etre approuvee par Ie conseil avant d'etre transmise a la conference. Le conseiller Court indique qu'il est important que les membres du conseil presentant des resolutions participent a la conference afin de fournir de precisions et d'expliquer I'intention. Le conseiller Trites indique qu'il n'appuie pas Ie projet de comite du conseil etant donne que les resolutions doivent etre approuvees par Ie conseil et que ce dernier ne do it pas s'inquieter du nombre de resolutions presentees, mais bien de leur qualite. Le conseiller Chase retire son appui a la proposition. 20. Public Facility and Caretaker - Harbour PassaQe and Fort Latour Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded which would see Harbour Passage Development Partnership and the Fort LaTour Authority meet to explore the cooperative development of public and caretaker facilities for the area. 20. Installations publiques et preposes a I'entretien - Harbour Passage et Fort LaTour Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, visant a faire rencontrer Ie Harbour Passage Development Partnership et Ie comite de mise en valeur de Fort LaTour afin qu'ils puissent examiner I'amenagement cooperatif d'installations publiques et d'entretien dans la region. 21. BudQet Deliberations On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the budget meetings scheduled to begin in September take place in Committee of the Whole - Open Session in Council Chamber to facilitate interaction between the participants. The City Solicitor advised that in Committee of the Whole Open Sessions there can be decisions taken but they are not decisions of Council, and they might be decisions to have some members of staff investigate some particular issue and report back to the Committee or a recommendation from a Committee to Council that Council consider taking a certain course of action, but they are not resolutions in the sense that we think of resolutions being passed by Council which are binding upon the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Discussions relatives au budQet Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE les reunions relatives au budget devant commencer en septembre se tiennent dans la salle du conseil sous forme de reunion publique en comite plenier afin de faciliter I'interaction entre les participants. L'avocat municipal indique que les decisions prises au cours de reunions publiques en comite plenier ne sont pas les decisions du conseil et peuvent exiger que certains membres du personnel examinent une question don nee puis presentent leurs resultats devant Ie comite, ou peuvent entralner une recommandation du comite demandant au conseil de considerer une intervention don nee, mais il ne s'agit pas de resolutions soumises par Ie conseil et liant la Ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-42 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 22. Application of Hughes Surveys on behalf of Folkins Estates Ltd. For Re-zoninQ Of Property At 1433 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application for the re- zoning of property located at 1433 Loch Lomond 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 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Demande de Hughes Surveys pour Ie compte de Folkins Estates Ltd. concernant la modification de zonage du terrain situe au 1433, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 1433, chemin Loch Lomond 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 20 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. Application of Joyce McGee For Re-zoning of Property at 124 Meadow Bank Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the application for the re-zoning of property located at 124 Meadow Bank 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 October 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Demande de Joyce McGee concernant la modification de zonage du terrain situe au 124. avenue Meadow Bank Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande relative ala modification du zonage du terrain situe au 124, avenue Meadow Bank 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 20 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 24. Application of Full Gospel Assembly for Re-zoninQ of Property at 2 First Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the application for the re-zoning of property located at 2 First Street 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 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-43 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 24. Demande de Full Gospel Assembly concernant la modification de zonage du terrain situe au 2. rue First Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande relative ala modification du zonage du terrain situe au 2, rue First 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 so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 20 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Application of Tidan Inc. for Amendment to Section 39 Resolution Re: 100 Prince Edward Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the application for amendment to Section 39 resolution of property located at 100 Prince Edward Street 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 20,2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Demande de Tidan Inc. au sujet de la modification apportee a la resolution relative a I'article 39 concernant Ie terrain situe au 100. carre Prince Edward Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la demande au sujet de la modification apportee a la resolution relative a I'article 39 concernant Ie terrain situe au 100, rue Prince Edward 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 20 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 26. Letters from Citizens Opposing Removal of Stone Gates at the Entrance to Saint John Waterworks (a). Letter from N. Sean Noble (b) Petition from Citizens (c). Letter from Elizabeth Brideau Asbridge On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the matter of the Stone Gates at Robertson Lake be referred to City Manager and appropriate staff and letters from N. Sean Nobles and Elizabeth Brideau Asbridge and a seventeen page petition from citizens opposing the removal of the Robertson Lake Stone Gate at the entrance to the Saint John Waterworks requesting they be returned and restored to their original form be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Lettres de citoyens qui s'opposent au retrait de la cloture de pierres a I'entree du reseau d'aQueduc de Saint John a) Lettre de N. Sean Nobles b) Petition des citoyens c) Lettre d'Elizabeth Brideau Asbridge Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question liee a la cloture de pierres du lac Robertson soit soumise au directeur general et au personnel competent 90-44 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 et que les lettres de N. Seau Nobles et Elizabeth Brideau Asbridge ainsi que la petition de 17 pages des citoyens s'opposant au retrait de la cloture de pierres du lac Robertson a I'entree du reseau d'aqueduc de Saint John et demandant la restauration de la cloture a sa forme d'origine, soient acceptees a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 27. Letter from Sharon Saunders Thanking the City for EncouraQinQ Property Owners to Clean Up Their Properties On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Sharon Saunders expressing her thanks to the City for encouraging property owners to clean up their properties be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Lettre de Sharon Saunders pour remercier la Ville d'encourager les proprietaires a nettoyer leur propriete Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre de Sharon Saunders remerciant la Ville d'encourager les proprietaires a nettoyer leur propriete soit acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 28. Letter from Grannan Hospitality Group on Behalf of 2003 Fundy Food Festival On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that Council approve the request to present made by Grannan Hospitality Group on behalf of the 2003 Fundy Food Festival to be held in Saint John on October 16th and 17th and that the presentation date be September 8th or the 22nd . Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Lettre de Grannan Hospitality Group au nom du Fundy Food Festival de 2003 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Ie conseil approuve la demande de presentation soumise par Ie Grannan Hospitality Group au nom du Fundy Food Festival de 2003, devant avoir lieu a Saint John les 16 et 17 octobre, et la date de la presentation du 8 ou du 22 septembre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 29. Letter from Saint John Development Corporation ReQuestinQ to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Council approve the request of Saint John Development Corporation to present in closed session on a land issue, and that the presentation take place on September 8th or September 22nd. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Lettre de la Saint John Development Corporation demandant de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White 90-45 COMMON COUNCIUCONSEIL MUNICIPAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2003/LE 2 SEPTEMBRE 2003 QUE Ie conseil approuve la demande de la Saint John Development Corporation visant a faire une presentation dans Ie cadre d'une reunion privee relativement a une question de terrain et que la presentation ait lieu Ie 8 ou Ie 22 septembre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned advising that the next regular meeting of Council to be held on September 8th at 5 p.m. with an open Committee of the Whole meeting on Budget to be held at 9 a.m. on September 8th. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee et precise que la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil aura lieu Ie 8 septembre a 17 h et qu'une reunion ouverte relative au budget se tiendra a 9 h ce meme jour (8 septembre). Common Clerk/greffier communal