2003-11-10_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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NOVEMBER 10, 2003/LE 10 NOVEMBRE 2003
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint
John, on Monday, the 10th day of November AD. 2003, at 5:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Councillors Ball, Chase, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, and Trites
- and -
Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; B. Cullinan, 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; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; B. Morrison, Director
of Leisure Services; D. Logan, Manager of Materials and Fleet
Management; Craig Campbell, Senior Planner, Planning and
Development; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City
Manager; and Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk.
Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil qui a eu lieu a l'h6tel de ville de The
City of Saint John, Ie lundi 10 novembre 2003 a 17 h, les personnes suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Les conseillers Ball, Chase, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed et Trites
- et-
MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; B. Cullinan, avocat municipal;
A Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services
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; R. Simonds, chef du service
d'incendie; B. Morrison, directeur du service des loisirs;
D. Logan, chef de I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile;
Craig Campbell, urbaniste principal, Urbanisme et
developpement; P. Woods, greffier et directeur general adjoint;
ainsi que Mme E. Gormley, greffiere adjointe.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order with Reverend Dave Warren
offering the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary, accompagne du pasteur
Dave Warren qui recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of AQenda
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Adoption de I'ordre du iour
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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8. Tender for SilinQual EmerQency Exit SiQns
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the tender submitted by Design Electric Limited, in the total amount of
$50,004., plus tax, for the supply and installation of new, lighted, bilingual emergency
exit signs in City owned facilities be accepted.
The City Manager reported that reimbursement from the Province is
expected for this amount.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Soumissions relatives aux panneaux d'issue de secours bilinQues
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission de Design Electric Limited, d'un montant total de 50 004 $ plus taxe, pour
I'achat et I'installation de nouveaux panneaux d'issue de secours bilingues lumineux
dans les installations appartenant a la ville, soit acceptee.
Le directeur general informe que Ie remboursement de la province
equivalent au montant est attendu.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Tender for Salt and Sand StoraQe Facility
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the tender from Melrose Construction Limited, in the amount of $430,000. plus
tax, for the construction of a new salt and sand storage facility to be located at the
Western Works Depot, Fairville Blvd. be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Soumissions relatives aux installations de stockaQe de sel et de sable
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission de Melrose Construction Limited, d'un montant de 430 000 $ plus taxe,
pour la construction d'une nouvelle installation de stockage de sel et de sable qui sera
situee au Western Works Depot, boulevard Fairville, soit acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Tender for Tires and Tubes
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement for the provision of tires
and tire related services be awarded to the low bidder for each individual item as
indicated on the submitted summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Soumissions relatives aux pneus et aux chambres a air
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
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Ie contrat de fourniture de services relatifs aux pneus et aux services connexes soit
accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie
sommaire des soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Tender for Asphalt Recvcler
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the tender submitted by Saunders Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $94,070.40,
plus tax, for the supply of 1 only 2 tonne Asten Cook asphalt recycler be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Soumissions relatives aux recvcleurs d'asphalte
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission presentee par Saunders Equipment Ltd., au montant de 94 070,40 $, plus
taxe, pour la fourniture d'un seul recycleur d'asphalte de 2 tonnes Asten Cook, so it
acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Lease Number 169 - Saint John Port Authoritv
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager The City of Saint John renew Lease Number 169 with the Saint John Port
Authority Corporation for a further three (3) year term commencing November 1, 2003,
expiring on October 31, 2006, at an annual rent of $25. per annum plus HST if
applicable, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
lease renewal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Locataire numero 169 - Administration portuaire de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
The City of Saint John renouvelle Ie contrat de location numero 169 avec Saint John
Port Authority Corporation pour trois (3) annees addition nelles, entrant en vigueur Ie
1er novembre 2003 et expirant Ie 31 octobre 2006, pour un loyer annuel de 25 $ plus
TVH, au besoin; et de plus que Ie maire et Ie greffier soient autorises a signer Ie
renouvellement du contrat.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Sunday OpeninQ of The Saint John City Market
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council give first reading to the following amendments to the City Market
By-law: 1. Section 3 is amended by repealing subsection (2) and by substituting the
following: 3(2) The City Market shall be kept open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Sunday, December 21,2003; and 2. Schedule "B" is amended by repealing paragraph
1 (2) and by substituting the following: 1 (2) Tenants may remain open between
10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a first time the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend the City Market
By-law" .
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council give second reading to the following amendments to the City Market
By-law: 1. Section 3 is amended by repealing subsection (2) and by substituting the
following: 3(2) The City Market shall be kept open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Sunday, December 21,2003; and 2. Schedule "B" is amended by repealing paragraph
1 (2) and by substituting the following: 1 (2) Tenants may remain open between
10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2003.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend the City
Market By-law".
13. Ouverture Ie dimanche du marche municipal de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil procede a la premiere lecture des modifications suivantes relatives a I'arrete
sur Ie marche de la Ville : 1) L'article 3 est modifie par I'abrogation et Ie remplacement
du paragraphe 2 par: 3(2) Le marche municipal do it rester ouvert de 10 h a 17 h Ie
dimanche 21 decembre 2003; 2) en modifiant I'annexe << B )) par I'abrogation du
paragraphe 1 (2) et son remplacement par ce qui suit: 1 (2) Les locataires peuvent
operer de 10 h a 17 hie dimanche 21 decembre 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
marche de la Ville )).
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil procede a la deuxieme lecture des modifications suivantes relatives a I'arrete
sur Ie marche de la Ville : 1) L'article 3 est modifie par I'abrogation et Ie remplacement
du paragraphe 2 par: 3(2) Le marche municipal do it rester ouvert de 10 h a 17 h Ie
dimanche 21 decembre 2003; 2) en modifiant I'annexe << B )) par I'abrogation du
paragraphe 1 (2) et son remplacement par ce qui suit: 1 (2) Les locataires peuvent
operer de 10 h a 17 hie dimanche 21 decembre 2003.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
marche de la Ville )).
14. Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment - Enforcement
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
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" amended with
the following: 1. Subsection 5(7) is repealed and the following substituted: 5(7) The
provisions of Sections 5,7,8 and 15 may also be enforced by By-law Enforcement
Officers appointed for such purposes by Common Council 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".
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On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law to
Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City of Saint John" amended with
the following: 1. Subsection 5(7) is repealed and the following substituted: 5(7) The
provisions of Sections 5,7,8 and 15 may also be enforced by By-law Enforcement
Officers appointed for such purposes by Common Council be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the By-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law
Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of The
Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto".
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.)
14. Modification de I'arrete sur la circulation - Application
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
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)) fasse I'objet des
modifications suivantes : 1. Le paragraphe 5(7) est abroge et remplace par: 5(7) Les
dispositions des articles 5, 7, 8 et 15 peuvent etre egalement mises en application par
des agents d'execution des arretes municipaux nommes a ce titre par Ie conseil, 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 Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John)) fasse I'objet des
modifications suivantes : 1. Le paragraphe 5(7) est abroge et remplace par: 5(7) Les
dispositions des articles 5, 7, 8 et 15 peuvent etre egalement mises en application par
des agents d'execution des arretes municipaux nommes a ce titre par Ie conseil, fasse
I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes )).
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.)
15. Third ReadinQ 151 KinQ William Road
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-635, A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
by re-zoning three parcels of land located at 151 King William Road having an area of
approximately 6.5 hectares (16 acres), also identified as being PID Number 55032965
and parts of 55146252 and 55032957 and adjacent reserved access road, from "1-2"
Heavy Industrial, "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, and "RF" Rural to
"BP" Business Park classification be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-635, a By-law to Amend
the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
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On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-635, A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
by re-zoning three parcels of land located at 151 King William Road having an area of
approximately 6.5 hectares (16 acres), also identified as being PID Number 55032965
and parts of 55146252 and 55032957 and adjacent reserved access road, from "1-2"
Heavy Industrial, "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, and "RF" Rural to
"BP" Business Park classification be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate
Common Seal be affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-635, A
By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
15. Troisieme lecture - 151. chemin KinQ William
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-635
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage de
trois parcelles de terrain, situees au 151, chemin King William, d'une superficie d'environ
6,5 hectares (16 acres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 55032965, representant
une portion des terrains portant les NID 55146252 et 55032957 adjacents a la route
d'acces reserve, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie
lourde << 1-2 >>, de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-2 >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone de parc commercial << BP >>, fasse I'objet d'une
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-635 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-635
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage de
trois parcelles de terrain, situees au 151, chemin King William, d'une superficie d'environ
6,5 hectares (16 acres) et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 55032965, representant
une portion des terrains portant les NID 55146252 et 55032957 adjacents a la route
d'acces reserve, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie
lourde << 1-2 >>, de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-2 >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone de parc commercial << BP >>, fasse I'objet d'une
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la
municipalite y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-635 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
16(a). Third Reading 55 Tudor Lane (b). Report from Planning Advisory
Committee RecommendinQ Assent to Subdivision
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-636 A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 55 Tudor Lane, having a area of approximately
2 hectares (4.9 acres), also identified as being the majority of PID Number 00422691,
from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
classification be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-636, A By-law to Amend
the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-636 A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 55 Tudor Lane, having a area of approximately
2 hectares (4.9 acres), also identified as being the majority of PID Number 00422691,
from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
classification be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be
affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-636, A
By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
(b). Report from PlanninQ Advisory Committee
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning
Advisory Committee Council:
1. Assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in general
accordance with the submitted photo-reduced NJP Developments Inc.
Subdivision tentative plan, except that a turnaround facility be provided at the
end of the proposed extension of Tudor Lane acceptable to the Chief City
Engineer.
2. Assent to any necessary municipal services and public utility easements within or
outside of the limits of the subdivision relating to this proposed development.
3. Assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication of 3855 square
metres (41,496 square feet) as illustrated on the submitted NJP Developments
Inc. tentative subdivision plan.
4. 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.
5. 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.
16(a). Troisieme lecture - 55, allee Tudor b) Rapport du comite consultatif
d'urbanisme recommandant Que soit approuve Ie proiet de lotissement
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-636
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 55, allee Tudor, d'une superficie d'environ 2 hectares
(4,9 acres) et correspondant a une portion du terrain portant Ie NID 00422691, afin de
faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
<< R-1A >> a zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-636 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
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Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-636
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 55, allee Tudor, d'une superficie d'environ 2 hectares
(4,9 acres) et correspondant a une portion du terrain portant Ie NID 00422691, afin de
faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
<< R-1A >> a zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau
corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-636 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
(b). Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif
d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil :
1. approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases
conformement, de maniere generale, au plan provisoire presente avec photo
reduite par NJP Developments Inc., mais qu'une aire de man03uvre soit fournie a
I'extremite du prolongement propose de I'allee Tudor avec I'approbation de
I'ingenieur municipal en chef.
2. approuve tout service municipal ou servitude d'utilite publique, a I'interieur ou a
I'exterieur des limites du lotissement relativement a ce projet d'amenagement.
3. approuve I'affectation relative a I'utilisation d'un terrain a des fins publiques d'une
superficie de 3 855 metres carres (41 496 pieds carres), comme I'indique Ie plan
de lotissement provisoire presente par NJP Developments Inc.;
4. autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie
promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place
des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration de
plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef.
5. autorise Ie partage des couts au-del a des limites du projet de lotissement
conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete sur Ie lotissement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17(a). Third Reading 60 Drury Cove Road (b). Section 39 Conditions (c) Report
from PlanninQ Advisorv Committee RecommendinQ Assent to Subdivision
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-637, A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 60 Drury Cove Road, having an area of
approximately 6.7 acres (2.7 hectares), also identified as being parts of PID Number
55153464,55161384, and 53207 from "RF" Rural and "RSS" One Family Suburban
Residential to "B2" General Business classification, and by re-zoning an area of land
located to the rear of 60 Drury Cove Road having an area of 10 hectares (25 acres) also
identified as being parts of PID Number 55161384 and 53207, from "RF" Rural and
"RSS" One Family Suburban Residential to "TH Townhouse classification be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-637, A By-law to Amend
the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
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(b). Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Teed
1. RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of
land located at 60 Drury Cove Road having an area of approximately 6.7 acres
(2.7 hectares), also identified as being parts of PID Numbers 55153464,55161384
and 53207, for commercial uses be subject to the following conditions:
a) the use of the re-zoned area is restricted to professional offices, hotel and
restaurant facilities;
b) each lot in the re-zoned area must not be developed except in accordance with
detailed site plan and building elevation plans, to be prepared by the proponent
of the development and subject to the approval of the Development Officer,
showing the location and dimensions of all buildings and structures, freestanding
signs, paved parking, concrete curbing, landscaping of all disturbed areas not
occupied by buildings, structures and parking areas, exterior lighting,
underground utilities and exterior building materials, and the approved plans
must be attached to the application for building permit for the development of the
applicable lot;
c) all site improvements shown on the approved plans mentioned in condition (b)
must be completed within one year of approval of the building permit for the
development of the applicable lot;
d) the provisions of the Section 39 agreement between The City of Saint John and
Drury Cove Developments Inc., dated December 24,2002, with respect to the
payment of a $2,500. lot levy, shall apply to the re-zoned area, where
1,000 square feet of building floor area shall be considered equivalent to a lot
and therefore subject to the $2,500. payment requirement as well as any credits
provided for in the said agreement;
e) the $2,500. per 1,000 square feet payment mentioned in condition (d) shall be in
the form of a certified cheque delivered to the Development Officer at the time of
submission of the application for building permit for the building on the applicable
lot;
and further that upon the re-zoning the area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
2. That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the
proposed development of an area of land located to the rear of 60 Drury Cove Road
having an area of 10 hectares (25 acres) also identified as being parts of PID
Numbers 55161384 and 53207, for multiple residential uses be subject to the
following conditions:
a) detailed site and building elevation plans must be submitted by the proponent as
part of the subdivision approval process for each development proposal within
the re-zoned area and no development shall occur until such subdivision plans
and detailed site and building elevation plans are approved;
b) each lot in the re-zoned area must not be developed except in accordance with
detailed site plan and building elevation plans, to be prepared by the proponent
of the development and subject to the approval of the Development Officer,
showing the location and dimensions of all buildings and structures, freestanding
signs, paved parking, concrete curbing, landscaping of all disturbed areas not
occupied by buildings, structures and parking areas, exterior lighting,
under-ground utilities and exterior building materials, and the approved plans
must be attached to the application for building permit for the development of the
applicable lot;
c) all site improvements shown on the approved plans mentioned in condition (b)
must be completed within one year of approval of the building permit for the
development of the applicable lot;
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d) the provisions of the Section 39 agreement between The City of Saint John and
Drury Cove Developments Inc., dated December 24,2002, with respect to the
payment of a $2,500. lot levy, shall apply to the re-zoned area, where one
dwelling unit shall be considered equivalent to a lot and therefore subject to the
$2,500. payment requirement as well as any credits provided for in the said
agreement;
e) the $2,500. per unit payment mentioned in condition (d) shall be in the form of a
certified cheque delivered to the Development Officer at the time of submission
of the application for building permit for the building on the applicable lot;
and further that upon the re-zoning the area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number
C.P. 100-637, A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", by
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 60 Drury Cove Road, having an area of
approximately 6.7 acres (2.7 hectares), also identified as being parts of PID Number
55153464,55161384, and 53207 from "RF" Rural and "RSS" One Family Suburban
Residential to "B2" General Business classification, and by re-zoning an area of land
located to the rear of 60 Drury Cove Road having an area of 10 hectares (25 acres) also
identified as being parts of PID Number 55161384 and 53207, from "RF" Rural and
"RSS" One Family Suburban Residential to "TH Townhouse classification be read a third
time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-637, A
By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
(c). Report from PlanninQ Advisorv Committee
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee Council:
a) Assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for Phase A and B
of the proposed Highlands of Drury Cove development, as generally illustrated on
the submitted plan with photo-reduced copy, with respect to the streets, land for
public purposes and any required municipal services easements and public utility
easements;
b) 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
c) Authorize cost sharing for the portion of the development lying within the "B-2"
General Business zone in the same manner as provided for the residentially zoned
portion pursuant to Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
17(a). Troisieme lecture - 60, chemin Drury Cove b) Conditions de I'article 39 c)
Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve
Ie proiet de lotissement
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arret e nO C.P. 100-637
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modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain, situee au 60, chemin Drury Cove, d'une superficie d'environ
6,7 acres (2,7 hectares) et correspondant a une portion des terrains portant les NID
55153464,55161384 et 53207, en vue de la faire passer de zone rurale<< RF>> et de
zone residentielle de banlieue - habitation unifamiliale << RSS >> a zone commerciale
generale << B2 >> et a un projet de rezonage d'un terrain situe a I'arriere du 60, chemin
Drury Cove, d'une superficie de 10 hectares (25 acres) et correspondant a une portion
des terrains portant les NID 55161384 et 53207, en vue de faire passer la designation
de zone rurale << RF >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales
<< RSS >> a zone d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-637 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
(b). Conditions de I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
1. Selon les dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi
sur I'urbanisme, QUE I'amenagement propose d'une parcelle de terrain, situee au
60, chemin Drury Cove, d'une superficie d'environ 6,7 acres (2,7 hectares),
correspondant a une portion des terrains portant les NID 55153464,55161384 et
53207 et servant a des fins commerciales, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) les utilisations permises des parcelles rezonees se limitent aux bureaux, aux
h6tels et aux restaurants;
b) les lots des parcelles rezonees doivent etre amenages conformement a un plan
de situation detaille et a des plans d'elevation detailles, etablis par Ie promoteur
et approuves par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement et les
dimensions de tous les batiments et de toutes les structures, des affiches, des
aires de stationnements pavees, des bordures de beton et des espaces
paysagers des aires perturbees ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de structures et
d'aires de stationnement, d'eclairage exterieur, d'installations d'utilite publique
souterraines et de materiaux exterieurs des batiments, et les plans approuves
doivent etre joints a toute demande de permis de construction relatifs a
I'amenagement du lot en question;
c) to utes les ameliorations de I'emplacement indiquees sur les plans approuves
susmentionnes dans la condition b) doivent etre effectuees dans I'annee suivant
I'approbation de la demande de permis de construction de I'amenagement
propose du lot en question;
d) les dispositions de I'article 39, en vertu desquelles I'entente entre The City of
Saint John et Drury Cove Developments Inc. datee du 24 decembre 2002 a ete
conclue concernant Ie paiement d'un imp6t de 2 500 $ par lot, s'appliqueront aux
parcelles rezonees, ou 1 000 pieds carres de surface correspondront a un lot qui
sera assujetti a un imp6t de 2 500 $ de meme qu'admissible a tout credit prevu
dans ladite entente;
e) l'imp6t de 2500 $ par 1 000 pieds carres dont il a ete question dans la
condition d) devra etre paye par cheque certifie qui sera remis a I'agent
d'amenagement au moment de la soumission de la demande de permis de
construction pour Ie lot en question;
et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout batiment ou structure qui
s'y trouve soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux
conditions stipulees.
2. Selon les dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement
propose d'une parcelle de terrain, situee a I'arriere du 60, chemin Drury Cove, d'une
superficie d'environ 10 hectares (25 acres) et correspondant a une portion des
terrains portant les NID 55161384 et 53207 et servant a des usages residentiels
multiples, so it assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) des plans de situation et d'elevation detailles doivent etre soumis par Ie
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promoteur pour chaque proposition d'amenagement de la parcelle rezonee, ce
qui fait partie du processus d'approbation de lotissement, et aucun
amenagement ne sera permis tant que les plans de lotissement et les plans de
situation et d'elevation detailles n'auront pas ete approuves;
b) les lots des parcelles rezonees doivent etre amenages conformement a un plan
de situation detaille et a des plans d'elevation detailles, etablis par Ie promoteur
et approuves par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement et les
dimensions de tous les batiments et de toutes les structures, des affiches, des
aires de stationnements pavees, des bordures de beton et des espaces
paysagers des aires perturbees ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de structures et
d'aires de stationnement, d'eclairage exterieur, d'installations d'utilite publique
souterraines et de materiaux exterieurs des batiments, et les plans approuves
doivent etre joints a toute demande de permis de construction relatifs a
I'amenagement du lot en question;
c) to utes les ameliorations de I'emplacement indiquees sur les plans approuves
susmentionnes dans la condition b) doivent etre effectuees dans I'annee suivant
I'approbation de la demande de permis de construction de I'amenagement
propose du lot en question;
d) les dispositions de I'article 39, en vertu desquelles I'entente entre The City of
Saint John et Drury Cove Developments Inc. datee du 24 decembre 2002 a ete
conclue concernant Ie paiement d'un imp6t de 2 500 $ par lot, s'appliquera a la
parcelle rezonee, ou un logement correspondra a un lot qui sera assujetti a un
imp6t de 2 500 $ de meme qu'admissible a tout credit prevu dans ladite entente;
e) l'imp6t de 2500 $ par logement dont il a ete question dans la condition d) devra
etre paye par cheque certifie qui sera remis a I'agent d'amenagement au moment
de la soumission de la demande de permis de construction pour Ie lot en
question;
et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout batiment ou structure qui s'y
trouve soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions
stipulees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-637
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain, situee au 60, chemin Drury Cove, d'une superficie d'environ
6,7 acres (2,7 hectares) et correspondant a une portion des terrains portant les NID
55153464,55161384 et 53207, en vue de la faire passer de zone rurale<< RF>> et de
zone residentielle de banlieue - habitation unifamiliale << RSS >> a zone commerciale
generale << B2 >> et a un projet de rezonage d'un terrain situe a I'arriere du 60, chemin
Drury Cove, d'une superficie de 10 hectares (25 acres) et correspondant a une portion
des terrains portant les NID 55161384 et 53207, en vue de faire passer la designation
de zone rurale << RF >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales
<< RSS >> a zone d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que
ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-637 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
(c). Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif
d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil :
a) approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases, pour les
phases A et B du lotissement propose Highlands of Drury Cove, comme I'indique de
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fayon generale Ie plan presente accompagne d'une copie avec photo reduite, en ce
qui concerne les rues, Ie terrain pour fins d'utilite publique, et les servitudes de
services municipaux et les servitudes d'utilite publique obligatoires;
b) autorise la signature d'ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de
permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations
necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration de plans de situation et de
drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; et
c) autorise Ie partage des couts pour la portion du lotissement se trouvant dans la zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >> de la meme maniere qu'il est prevu pour la portion
classee residentielle, conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete sur Ie lotissement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
18. Letter from Local 771, IAFF Saint John Fire Fighters' Association
Request to Meet with Council
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that Local 771, IAFF Saint John Fire
Fighters' Association be advised that a meeting with Council is not necessary.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick
voting nay.
18. Lettre de la section locale 771 (IAFF) de la Saint John Fire Fighter's
Association - Demande d'une rencontre avec Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la section locale 771 (IAFF) de la Saint John
Fire Fighter's Association (association des pompiers de Saint John) soit avisee qu'une
rencontre avec Ie conseil n'est pas necessaire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
ayant vote contre.
19. Local 771. IAFF Saint John Fire FiQhters' Association - FilinQ of Grievance
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Local 771, IAFF
Fire Fighters' Association regarding filing of grievance be referred to the Common Clerk
to set a date for hearing of the grievance in Committee of the Whole within two weeks.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Presentation d'un grief de la section locale 771 (IAFF) de la Saint John Fire
FiQhter's Association
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre de la section locale 771 (IAFF) de la
Saint John Fire Fighter's Association portant sur la presentation d'un grief so it soumise
au greffier afin qu'il fixe la date d'audience du grief en comite plenier dans les deux
prochaines semaines.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Proclamations
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the proclamation regarding the
week of November 14th as "Another Americas is Possible, Week of Action" in The City of
Saint John be withdrawn given that the proclamation is being considered by the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Proclamations
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la proclamation de la semaine du
14 novembre comme << Une autre Amerique est possible, semaine d'action >> dans The
City of Saint John soit retiree etant donne que la proclamation est a I'etude par la
Federation canadienne des municipalites.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Mavor's Office OperatinQ BudQet
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the submitted 2004 Operating
Budget for the Mayor's Office be referred to Budget Deliberations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. BudQet de fonctionnement du bureau du maire
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie budget de fonctionnement de 2004 du
bureau du maire presente fasse partie des discussions relatives au budget.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5. Issues Related to Urban Tree PlantinQ
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase
regarding consideration of 1. $35,000. from the operating budget for tree planting in the
City; 2. new housing developments to have specified trees planted as part of the
streetscape, and 3. restriction of gas pipelines being installed in the green areas
between sidewalks and roadways be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions relatives a la plantation d'arbres en milieu urbain
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre du conseiller Chase portant sur
I'examen de I'attribution de 35 000 $ du budget de fonctionnement pour la plantation
d'arbres dans la Ville; la plantation d'arbres precis dans les nouveaux quartiers
residentiels comme partie du paysage de rue; et la restriction de I'installation de
pipelines de gaz dans les espaces verts entre les trottoirs et les routes, soit soumise au
directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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6. Presentation - Lovalist HeritaQe Festival
Mr. Graham MacDonald, President of the Loyalist Heritage Festival
reported on the organization's events during the past year including entertainment,
re-enactment of the landing of the Loyalists, Loyalist Parade, contests, displays and
educational events, and presented the plans for 2004. He explained that it is the group's
intention to focus on bringing the message of the City's Loyalist heritage to more school
children. He presented the 2004 budget which included a request for $1 ,000.; thanked
the City and volunteers involved with the Festival for their support, and noted the dates
for the 2004 Festival being Wednesday, July 14 to Saturday, July 17.
Mr. George Teed spoke briefly in support of the Festival.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the report and request for $1,000
from the Loyalist Heritage Festival be referred to budget deliberations and to Uptown
Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Presentation - Lovalist HeritaQe Festival
M. Graham MacDonald, president du Loyalist Heritage Festival presente
un rapport sur les activites de I'organisation au cours des dernieres annees, y compris
les spectacles, les repetitions de I'arrivee des loyalistes, Ie defile des loyalistes, les
competitions, les expositions ainsi que les activites educatives, et presente les plans
pour I'annee 2004. II explique que Ie groupe a I'intention de se concentrer sur la
transmission du message de I'heritage loyaliste de la Ville a davantage d'ecoliers. II
presente Ie budget 2004 qui comprend une demande de 1 000 $; remercie de leur
soutien la Ville et les benevoles qui ont participe au festival et indique que les dates du
festival de I'annee 2004 sont : du mercredi 14 juillet au samedi 17 juillet.
M. George Teed apporte son soutien au festival dans une breve
declaration.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie rapport et la demande de 1 000 $ du
Loyalist Heritage Festival soient soumis aux deliberations sur les budgets et a Uptown
Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Presentation - City of Saint John Environment Committee
Mr. Terry Gray, Chair, and Mr. James LeMesurier, referring to a
submitted report, delivered a presentation outlining The City of Saint John Environment
Committee's mandate, accomplishments over the past year, future plans, and request
for Council's consideration to join the Climate Protection Program. They explained that
the Committee is involved with environmental issues, strategy and policies as well as
advising Council on these matters. They further stated that the organization's goal is
preserving and enhancing the environment of the City of Saint John for the benefit of the
community and posterity. It was noted that the Committee is appointed by Council and
all members are volunteers. Some of the achievements listed were: in-depth reviews of
the Municipal Plan Part Three policies; reports on environmental quality; protection of life
and property and preservation and conservation strategies, which includes the
formulation of a tree fund, research on smoking; encouragement of NB Coastal and
Watershed policies, City's resolution to support the Kyoto Accord; and the City's energy
Savings program.
Mr. Gray and Mr. LeMesurier outlined the Committee's future priorities
which included the following 1. short term activities: implementation of the urban
transportation showcase proposal; involvement in "Partners for Climate Protection"
(PCP); continued support for environmental assessment; researching information on
pesticide concerns, conclusion of work on Municipal Plan Part Three review; and
continued reporting on current developments and issues relating to existing and
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proposed City environmental policies; 2. medium term: investigation of green funding;
encouragement of environmental management plans for City Departments; community
involvement; and 3. long term: responding to Council's request for policy advise. They
continued their report with an explanation of the "Partners for Climate Protection: For a
Better Quality of Life" a program supported by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
with the objective of regional governments working together to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions produced locally. They reported that Saint John has already made significant
improvements toward the PCP objective, having achieved over 20% reduction in
emissions. They concluded the presentation by recommending that Council join the
Climate Protection Program and submitted a draft resolution for consideration.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the report and model resolution
regarding The City Saint John. joining the Climate Protection Program be referred to the
City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Presentation - Comite sur I'environnement de The City of Saint John
M. Terry Gray, president et M. James LeMesurier faisant reference a un
rapport presente, font une presentation soulignant Ie mandat du comite sur
I'environnement de The City of Saint John, ses realisations au cours des dernieres
annees, les plans futurs, et demandent au conseil de considerer une eventuelle
participation au programme relatif a la protection du climat. lis expliquent que Ie comite
traite des problemes, des strategies et des politiques en matiere d'environnement, et
donne des avis au conseil relativement aces sujets. lis affirment, de plus, que Ie but de
I'organisation est de preserver et d'ameliorer I'environnement de the City of Saint John
au profit de la communaute et de la posterite. II a ete souligne que Ie comite est nomme
par Ie conseil et que tous les membres sont des benevoles. Parmi les realisations citees
: etudes approfondies des politiques de la partie trois du plan municipal; rapports sur la
qualite de I'environnement; protection de la vie et des biens et strategies de preservation
et de conservation, qui comprennent entre autres I'elaboration d'un fond pour la
protection des arbres et la mise au point de recherches sur I'usage du tabac; soutien aux
politiques relatives aux regions c6tieres et aux bassins du N.-B., soutien a la resolution
de la Ville d'appuyer I'accord de Kyoto; et soutien au programme relatif aux economies
d'energie de la Ville.
M. Gray et M. LeMesurier soulignent les futures priorites du comite,
notamment: 1) les activites a court terme suivantes : mise en 03uvre du projet Urban
transportation showcase; participation au programme << Partenaires dans la protection
du climat >> (PPC); soutien continu a I'evaluation de I'environnement; recherche
d'information sur les problemes relatifs aux pesticides, conclusion de I'etude de la partie
trois du plan municipal; et production continue de rapports sur les developpements et les
problemes actuels relatifs aux politiques de la Ville sur I'environnement existantes ou a
I'etude; 2) a moyen terme : enquete sur les fonds verts, soutien des plans de gestion de
I'environnement des services municipaux; participation communautaire; et 3) a long
terme : repondre aux demandes du conseil sur la politique. lis poursuivent leur rapport
en expliquant Ie programme << Partners for Climate Protection: For a Better Quality of
Life >>, un programme appuye par la Federation canadienne des municipalites, et dont
I'objectif est la collaboration entre les gouvernements regionaux pour reduire les
emissions de gaz a effet de serre a I'echelle locale. lis signalent que Saint John a deja
apporte des ameliorations importantes pour tenter d'atteindre I'objectif de PPC, ayant
reduit les emissions de plus de 20 %. lis concluent la presentation en recommandant
que Ie conseil participe au programme relatif a la protection du climat et en soumettant
I'ebauche de la resolution aux fins d'examen.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie rapport et la resolution modele par rapport
a I'adhesion du City of Saint John au programme relatif a la protection du climat soient
soumis au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
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The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee.
Common Clerk/greffier communal