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2003-12-08_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-260 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 8th day of December 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 - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; S. Galbraith, Director of Works, and P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil communal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 8 decembre 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. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, 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; C. Cogswell, chef de police; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics, et P. Woods, greffier communal 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 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that approval of the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 1, 2003, be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'adoption du proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du lundi 1 er decembre 2003 soit reportee. 90-261 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Proclamations The Mayor proclaimed the week of December 13, 2003 as Aviation Week in The City of Saint John, and recognized Mr. Pierre Vachon who is organizing Aviation Celebrations this week in Saint John, and presented him with a framed copy of the proclamation. 4. Proclamations Le maire declare la semaine du 13 decembre 2003 Semaine de I'aviation dans The City of Saint John et souligne la presence de M. Pierre Vachon, organisateur des Fetes de I'aviation qui ont lieu cette semaine a Saint John, et lui remet une copie encadree de la proclamation. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that items 5 and 6 be dealt with simultaneously. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor commented on the budget reports indicating that there will be meetings taking place this week with Government and other officials as well as an executive meeting of Cities of New Brunswick Association to discuss budget issues. She encouraged the media to make the City's budget situation known to the public so that they are aware of the probability of a tax increase if the City is not able to secure funding from the Province. 5. Expenditure Reduction Options 6. 2004 OperatinQ and Capital BudQet On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that 1. the report from the City Manager in which he outlines options considered for expenditure reductions and recommending the 2004 budget as submitted with a slight increase in the tax rate, and 2. the report presenting the sum of $94,100,478 as the total operating fund budget of The City of Saint John for 2004; the amount of $70,220,414 estimated as required to be raised by levy on real property assessment liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the City for the year 2004; and recommending that Common Council order and direct the levying by the Minister of Environment and Local Government of said amount on real property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act with the City, and approve a 2004 capital budget amounting to $14,500,000. of which not more than $12,300,000. shall be financed by the issuance of debentures be tabled until next week. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 90-262 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the Mayor request the Cities of New Brunswick Association to hold an emergency meeting to deal with the budget issue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE les points 5 et 6 soient abordes en meme temps. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le maire parle des rapports budgetaires qui precisent qu'on tiendra des reunions cette semaine avec Ie gouvernement et d'autres fonctionnaires, de meme qu'une reunion a huit clos de l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick pour discuter des questions budgetaires. Elle encourage les medias a rendre public la situation budgetaire de la ville pour que les gens comprennent qu'une hausse de taxe est probable si la Ville n'arrive pas a obtenir du financement de la province. 5. Options de reduction des depenses 6. BudQet de fonctionnement et d'investissement de 2004 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE 1) Ie rapport du directeur general dans lequel il decrit les options examinees dans Ie cadre de la reduction des depenses et recommandant Ie budget de 2004 tel quel, accompagne d'une legere augmentation du taux d'imposition, et 2) Ie rapport presentant Ie montant de 94 100478 $ comme etant Ie budget total du fonds de fonctionnement de The City of Saint John pour 2004; Ie montant prevu de 70 220 414 $ a prelever pour I'annee 2004 sur les biens immobiliers de la ville assujettis a la Loi sur I'evaluation; et recommandant que Ie conseil communal decrete et ordonne que Ie montant so it preleve par Ie ministre de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux sur les biens immobiliers assujettis a la Loi sur I'evaluation, et approuve un budget d'investissement pour 2004 de 14500000 $, duquel un montant ne pouvant depasser 12 300 000 $ sera finance par I'emission de debentures, soit reporte a la semaine prochaine. A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette question est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie maire demande a l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick de tenir une reunion d'urgence pour traiter de la question du budget. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Municipal Departments On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, pursuant to Section 4(3) of the Municipalities Act, Common Council confirm the existence of the following departments: Corporate Services, Municipal Operations, Leisure Services, Tourism Saint John, Buildings and Inspection Services, Planning and Development Services and Fire. Councillor Teed expressed his objection to the motion questioning how a department can be established without terms of reference. Councillor Trites proposed an amendment to the motion to have the mandate of the Department of Leisure Services presented to Council. 90-263 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the City Manager present the nature of the mandate of Leisure Services to Council. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. The Mayor called for the question on the main motion which was carried with Councillor Teed voting nay. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting during the discussion on Municipal Departments.) 7. Services municipaux Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, en vertu du paragraphe 4(3) de la Loi sur les municipalites, QUE Ie conseil communal confirme I'existence des services suivants : Services administratifs, operations municipales, services des loisirs, Tourisme Saint John, services d'inspection et des batiments, services d'urbanisme et de developpement et service d'incendie. Le conseiller Teed s'oppose a la proposition remettant en question la fayon par laquelle on peut creer un service sans mandat. Le conseiller Trites propose une modification a la proposition pour que Ie mandat des services des loisirs so it presente au conseil. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie directeur general presente la nature du mandat des services des loisirs au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire a demande Ie vote sur la proposition principale, qui fut adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. (Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion sur les services municipaux.) 8. PRO Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids) Annual Report On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the PRO Kids 2002 Annual Report be received and filed; the terms of reference for the Special Purposes Fund be amended to reflect the proposed changes as outlined in the submitted Schedule "A"; the terms of reference for the PRO Kids Committee be amended to reflect the proposed changes as outlined in the submitted Schedule "B" and the proposed changes to the committee as proposed in the submitted Schedule "C" be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Rapport annuel de PRO Kids (Possibilites recreatives positives pour les enfants) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport annuel 2002 de PRO Kids soit accepte et classe; Ie mandat du fond special so it modifie pour tenir compte des changements proposes, comme Ie montre I'annexe << A )) presentee; Ie mandat du comite PRO Kids soit modifie pour tenir compte des changements proposes, comme Ie montre I'annexe << B )) presentee, et les changements proposes au comite, comme Ie propose I'annexe << C )) presentee, soit adopte. 90-264 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Terms of the 2003 Debenture Issue On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the debentures between The City of Saint John and the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for $18,620,000. at the terms listed in the submitted document. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Conditions de I'emission d'obliQations de 2003 Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente convenue entre The City of Saint John et la Corporation de financement des municipalites du Nouveau- Brunswick concernant I'emission d'obligations d'une valeur de 18 620 000 $, selon les conditions enoncees dans Ie document presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Lord Beaverbrook Rink BuildinQ UpQrade - Phase 1 On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the 2003 Phase 1 Lord Beaverbrook Rink Building Upgrade submitted report outlining financial analysis; summary of building upgrades performed in 2003, and total cost estimate of approximately $300,000. be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Phase 1 de la modernisation du batiment Lord Beaverbrook abritant une patinoire Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport de 2003 relatif a la phase 1 de la modernisation du batiment Lord Beaverbrook abritant une patinoire, exposant les grandes lignes d'une analyse financiere; un sommaire des ameliorations apportees au batiment en 2003 et un devis estimatif total d'environ 300 000 $, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. AmendinQ Resolution - AssiQnment of Lease Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager in which he explains that the assignment of lease for space at the City Market from John and Dianna Barton effective May 30,2003 had inadvertently been assigned to Ming Yu instead of directly to Mr. Yu's wife, Joyce Zhang as intended. The report reflects Ming Yu's request to amend its resolution of May 5, 2003 to provide for the assignment of lease to Joyce Zhang. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council amend its resolution of May 5, 2003 to "consent to the assignment of lease for space at the City Market from John and Dianna Barton (formerly Butland and Butland Ltd.) to Ming Yu effective May 30,2003..." by: a) deleting "Ming Yu", and b) inserting in its place "Joyce Zhang", with all other elements of the resolution to remain unchanged. 90-265 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Resolution modificative - Cession de bail Examen d'un rapport du directeur general dans lequel il explique que la cession d'un bail relatif a un espace au marche municipal, de John et Dianna Barton, a compter du 30 mai 2003, a ete attribue par inadvertance a Ming Yu au lieu d'etre directement assigne a la femme de M. Yu, Joyce Zhang, comme prevu. Le rapport tient compte de la demande de Ming Yu visant a modifier la resolution du conseil du 5 mai 2003 pour permettre la cession du bail a Joyce Zhang. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal modifie sa resolution du 5 mai 2003 afin de << consentir a la cession d'un bail relatif a un espace au marche municipal, de John et Dianna Barton (anciennement Butland and Butland Ltd.) a Ming Yu, a compter du 30 mai 2003... >>, par: a) la suppression de << Ming Yu >> et b) Ie remplacement de ce nom par<< Joyce Zhang >>, sans apporter d'autres modifications a la resolution. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Proposed Municipal Plan and Re-zoning Amendment 998-1000 Rothesay Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED, that as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The By-law entitled "A By-law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law" insofar as it concerns redesignating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road (PID Number 296541,297689,297051 and 296756), having an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. 2. The By-law entitled "By-law Number C.P. 100-629 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" insofar as it concerns rezoning a parcel of land located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road (PID Number 296541,297689,297051 and 296756), having an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), from "RS- 2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9000 square metres (2.2 acres), located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road, also identified as being PID Number 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756, with a recreational vehicle sales establishment be subject to the following conditions: a) The use of the subject site is limited to the applicant's proposed recreational vehicle sales establishment; b) The developer must pave the driveway, parking area and vehicle manoeuvring areas with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in place concrete curbs where necessary to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage, except that concrete curbs are not required along the rear of the subject site; c) Adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer, including catch basins where necessary, in accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved drainage plan must be attached to any application for building permit for the development; d) The developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveway, walkways, parking or loading areas, including the following: i) a minimum 6-metre (20-foot) landscaped buffer along the entire northerly side lot line of the site with no vehicular access permitted from the private lane; 90-266 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 ii) a minimum landscaped area of 3 metres (10 feet) along the front lot line and southerly side lot line; e) The landscaped areas mentioned in (d) above must extend onto the road right- of-way in front of the site to the edge of the travelled road; f) Telephone and electrical wires must be installed underground to any permanent building on the site; g) Exterior lighting must be designed and constructed in a manner that prevents rays of light from shining onto adjacent properties; h) The developer must connect the development to the municipal sewer system within 30 days of the new municipal sanitary sewer line at the corner of Rothesay Road and Drury Cove Road becoming operational; i) The site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan, based on a survey of the property, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings and structures, location and treatment of parking areas, driveways, loading areas, freestanding signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and any other site features, and the approved site plan must be attached to any application for building permit for the development; j) Paving of the recreational vehicle display and manoeuvring area must be completed no later than July 31,2005, and all other site improvements as shown on the approved site plan and drainage plan, including paving of the driveway and customer parking area, must be completed no later than July 31,2004; k) The developer must submit to The City of Saint John, no later than December 31, 2003, security in the amount of $14,200 in the form of cash or letter of credit with an expiry date no earlier than September 30, 2004, to guarantee completion of the landscaping shown on the approved site plan. and further that upon rezoning the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. Discussion followed with Councillor Chase noting that the applicant complied with Council's request in August to present a landscaping plan. Councillor Desmond indicated that he was not satisfied with the proposed landscaping. Mayor McAlary asked for clarification on the July, 2005 deadline for paving, with Mr. Baird explaining that there were two deadlines for paving, one being July 2004 for paving of the driveway and customer parking while the other is July 2005 for the larger area where the leisure vehicles are situated. The 2005 deadline was requested by the applicant given that the total cost for paving this area will be $46,000. Councillor Trites pointed out that the applicant would probably pave the entire area as soon as possible consistent with good business practices. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Titus, Desmond, Fitzgerald and Teed voting nay. 12. Projet de modification du plan municipal et de rezonage - 998-1000. chemin Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE: 1. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> relativement a la modification, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, de la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay (NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756), d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres) afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. 2. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C.P. 100-629 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 90-267 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 998-1000, chemin Rothesay (NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756), ayant une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres), de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose. 3. En vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie projet d'amenagement d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres (2,2 acres), situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay et portant les NID 296541,297689, 297051 et 296756 sur laquelle on retrouvera un commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) I'utilisation du site en question se limite au commerce de vente de vehicules de plaisance propose par Ie demandeur; b) Ie promoteur doit asphalter I'entree, I'aire de stationnement ainsi que les aires de man03uvre, et doit, s'il ya lieu, les entourer de bordures de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie drainage, quoiqu'il ne so it pas necessaire d'installer des bordures de beton a I'arriere du site en question; c) des installations de drainage adequates doivent etre fournies par Ie promoteur, y compris, des puisards au besoin, conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et assujetti a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son remplayant, et Ie plan de drainage approuve doit etre joint a toute demande de permis de construire relatif a I'amenagement; d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees du site ou il n'y a pas de batiments, d'entrees et d'allees pour pietons, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, dont notamment : i) une zone tampon amenagee d'une longueur minimale de 6 metres (20 pieds) Ie long de toute la limite laterale nord du terrain dont I'acces est interdit aux vehicules a partir de la voie privee; ii) une zone amenagee d'une longueur minimale de 3 metres (10 pieds) Ie long de la limite avant et de la limite laterale sud du terrain; e) les zones amenagees mentionnees au point d) ci-dessus doivent s'etendre de I'emprise de la route situee devant Ie site jusqu'au bord de la route frequentee; f) les cables telephoniques et electriques doivent etre installes sous terre et etre relies aux batiments permanents du site; g) I'eclairage exterieur doit etre conyu et amenage de maniere a eviter que la lumiere ne se reflete sur les proprietes adjacentes; h) Ie promoteur doit connecter Ie lotissement au reseau d'egout municipal dans les 30 jours suivant la mise en service de la nouvelle canalisation d'egout sanitaire municipale au coin du chemin Rothesay et du chemin Drury Cove; i) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement a un plan de situation detaille qui repose sur une etude de la propriete, prepare par Ie promoteur et approuve par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement des batiments et des structures, I'emplacement et Ie traitement des aires de stationnement, des entrees, des aires de chargement, des affiches, de I'eclairage exterieur, des espaces paysagers et de toutes les autres caracteristiques du site, et accompagnant toute demande de permis de construire du promoteur; j) I'asphaltage de I'aire d'exposition des vehicules de plaisance et de I'aire de man03uvre do it etre termine avant Ie 31 juillet 2005 et toutes autres ameliorations apportees au site, comme I'illustre Ie plan de situation et Ie plan de drainage, comprenant I'asphaltage de I'entree et de I'aire de stationnement de la clientele, doivent etre terminees avant Ie 31 juillet 2004; k) Ie promoteur doit presenter, au plus tard Ie 31 decembre 2003, une garantie a The City of Saint John au montant de 14200 $ sous forme de paiement comptant ou de lettre de credit valide jusqu'au 30 septembre 2004 pour garantir I'achevement des travaux d'amenagement paysager indique sur Ie plan de situation approuve; et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, Ie terrain et les batiments ou les structures soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees; Les conseillers discutent ensuite et Ie conseiller Chase souligne que Ie demandeur a respecte la demande du conseil faite en aout de presenter un plan 90-268 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 d'amenagement paysager. Le conseiller Desmond indique qu'il n'est pas satisfait du projet d'amenagement paysager. Le maire McAlary veut obtenir des precisions sur I'echeance de juillet 2005 concernant I'asphaltage. M. Baird explique qu'il existe deux echeances relativement a I'asphaltage, I'une en juillet 2004 pour I'asphaltage de I'entree et du stationnement reserve a la clientele, I'autre en juillet 2005 pour I'asphaltage de I'aire la plus importante ou se trouvent les vehicules de plaisance. Le demandeur a reclame I'echeance de 2005 etant donne que Ie cout total pour asphalter cette aire sera de 46 000 $. Le conseiller Trites souligne que Ie demandeur procedera probablement a I'asphaltage de toute I'aire des que possible, conformement aux bonnes habitudes d'affaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, les conseillers Titus, Desmond, Fitzgerald et Teed ayant vote contre. 19. Proposed Municipal Development Plan Amendment 998-1000 Rothesay Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor advising Council of the requirement for a minimum of six members of Council, representing a majority of the whole Council, as outlined in the Community Planning Act must vote in favour of the proposed Municipal Development Plan By-law amendment on third reading in order for that amendment to be valid, be received for information. The Mayor advised Council that the City Solicitor notified her that the report should have indicated that the number of Council members required to vote in favour of the motion for the amendment to be valid, is five and not six as noted in the report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Ball withdrew from the meeting.) 19. Modification du plan d'amenaQement municipal - 998-1000. chemin Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport de I'avocat municipal, avisant Ie conseil qu'un minimum de six membres du conseil est necessaire, soit une majorite du total des membres du conseil, tel que souligne la Loi sur I'urbanisme, pour voter en faveur de la modification de I'arrete relatif au plan municipal en troisieme lecture pour que la modification soit valide, soit acceptee a titre informatif. Le maire avise Ie conseil que I'avocat municipallui a confirme que Ie rapport aurait du indiquer que cinq membres du conseil, et non six, tel qu'indique Ie rapport, sont necessaires pour voter en faveur de la proposition de modification, pour que cette derniere soit valide. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Ball quitte la reunion.) 90-269 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 21 (a). Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment (b). Zoning By-law Amendment and (c). Section 39 Conditions - 998-1000 Rothesav Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by amending Schedule 2-A by redesignating a parcel of land located at 998-1000 Rothesay Road also identified as being PID Numbers 296541, 297689, 297051 and 296756 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was defeated with Mayor McAlary and Councillors Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed and Titus voting nay. (Councillor Ball re-entered the meeting.) 21 (a). Proposition de modification du plan municipal (b). Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage (c). Conditions de I'article 39 - 998-1000. chemin Rothesav Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain dans I'annexe 2-A, situee au 998-1000, chemin Rothesay, et portant les NID 296541, 297689, 297051 et 296756, afin de les faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee, Ie maire McAlary, les conseillers Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed et Titus ayant vote contre. (Le conseiller Ball est de nouveau present a la reunion.) 13. UpQraded Access to PUQslev Avenue On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the issue of asphalting the access to Pugsley Avenue as requested by residents of Pugsley and Beaverbrook Avenues, be referred to the City Manager for investigating the feasibility of using a local improvement change by placing a special tax upon the adjoining owners. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 13. Acces ameliore a I'avenue PUQslev Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question relative au revetement d'asphalte de la voie d'acces a I'avenue Pugsley, telle que Ie demandent les residents des avenues Pugsley et Beaverbrook, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins d'etude de faisabilite de I'utilisation d'un changement d'amelioration en imposant une taxe aux proprietaires attenants. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 14. Metropolitan Conference On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed submitting a number of topics to be considered at the next conference of Municipal Councils in the Metropolitan area, to be arranged by the Mayor, be used as a basis for discussion at the conference. 90-270 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed submitting a number of topics to be considered at the next conference of Municipal Councils in the Metropolitan area being arranged by the Mayor, be used as a basis for discussion at the conference, be tabled until January, 2004. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 14. Conference des metropoles Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed, comprenant un bon nombre de sujets aux fins d'examen au cours de la prochaine conference des conseils municipaux dans la region metropolitaine devant etre organisee par Ie maire, so it utilisee comme fondement de discussion a la conference. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed, comprenant un bon nombre de sujets aux fins d'examen au cours de la prochaine conference des conseils municipaux dans la region metropolitaine devant etre organisee par Ie maire, so it utilisee comme fondement de discussion a la conference, so it reportee jusqu'en janvier 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette question est adoptee. 15. Seniors Advisorv Committee On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed which proposes that Council endorse and approve the submitted objectives which have been established by The City of Saint John Seniors Advisory Committee be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Comite consultatif des aines Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed, relativement ala proposition que Ie conseil approuve les objectifs etablis et soumis par Ie Comite consultatif des alnes de The City of Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Increase in Population On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding the issue of increase in the population of Saint John and proposing that there be a review done to determine the requirement to increase the population of the central peninsula of the City as it relates to re-zoning, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Accroissement de la population Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed, relativement ala question de I'accroissement de la population dans The City of Saint John et proposant 90-271 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 qu'une etude so it entreprise afin de determiner les exigences relatives a I'accroissement de la population dans la peninsule centrale de la ville visant Ie rezonage, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Purchase of Handi-Bus On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that The City of Saint John provide supplementary funding to the Saint John Transit Commission in the amount of $30,000. from the 2003 Capital Budget for the purchase of a new Handi-Bus to enhance the provision of accessible transportation services to the citizens of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Trites voting nay. 17. Achat de Handi-Bus Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE The City of Saint John accorde une subvention supplementaire a la commission de transports de Saint John au montant de 30 000 $ provenant du budget d'investissement pour 2004 pour I'achat d'un nouveau Handi-Bus afin d'ameliorer I'acces aux services de transport par les residents de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Trites ayant vote contre. 18. Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendments Consideration was given to proposed amendments to various schedules in the Saint John Traffic By-law as reported by the City Manager to Council on November 3, 2003, and submitted in the By-law, in order to eliminate conflicts with recent provisions for alternate side parking. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that a 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" regarding alternate side parking be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time, a 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 Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that a 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" regarding alternate side parking be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time, a 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". 18. Modifications de I'arrete sur la circulation Examen de modifications proposees a diverses annexes de I'arrete sur la 90-272 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 circulation de Saint John tel que signale par Ie directeur general au conseille 3 novembre 2003 et ajoute a I'arrete, afin d'eliminer les conflits visant les recentes dispositions relatives au stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement au stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance, 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 maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement au stationnement de chaque cote de la rue en alternance, 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 >>. 20. Proposed By-Law Amendment to the Business Improvement Levy By-law On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number B-114-15 A Law to Amend the Business Improvement Levy By-law", be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number B-114-15 A Law to Amend the Business Improvement Levy By-law", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number B-114-15 A Law to Amend the Business Improvement Levy By-law", 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 B-114-15 A Law to Amend the Business Improvement Levy By-law". (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) 20. Modification proposee a I'arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO B114-15, Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-273 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 L'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO B114-15, Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif ala taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO B114-15, Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit decrete et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO B114-15, Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif ala taxe d'amelioration des affaires >>. (Le conseiller Trites quitte la reunion.) 22. Proposed By-law Amendment to Re-zone Property between Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-638 A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning three parcels of land situated between Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue also identified as being PID Numbers 55162812,55165054 and 55165047, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-638 A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-638 A By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning three parcels of land situated between Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue also identified as being PID Numbers 55162812,55165054 and 55165047, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban 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. 100-638 A By- law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) 22. Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage de la propriete situee entre Ie chemin Boars Head et I'avenue Woodward Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-638 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, en modifiant I'annexe <<A >>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, relativement au rezonage de trois parcelles de terrain situees entre Ie chemin Boars Head et I'avenue Woodward et portant les NID 55162812, 55165054 et 55165047, pour les faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-274 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-638 modifiant I'arrete de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-638 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, en modifiant I'annexe <<A >>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, relativement au rezonage de trois parcelles de terrain situees entre Ie chemin Boars Head et I'avenue Woodward et portant les NID 55162812, 55165054 et 55165047, pour les faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-638 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. (Le conseiller Trites est de nouveau present a la reunion.) Consideration was given to the adoption of Bilingual by-laws, item numbers 23 - 27 on today's agenda. It was noted that according to an amendment to the Municipalities Act, a by-law which only repeals a by-law in one official language and substitutes it with the same by-law in both official languages is valid if it is (a) read three times by title, (b) distributed in printed form in its entirety to Council and to members of the public present at its first reading by title, and (c) filed with the Common Clerk for a period of not less than fourteen days subsequent to its first reading by title, and that the by-laws appearing as items 23 to 27 will be considered for first reading at today's meeting. 23. By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law" be read a third time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time in its entirety, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law" be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law". Examen de la question relative a I'adoption des arretes municipaux bilingues, points nOs 23 a 27 a I'ordre du jour actuel. II a ete souligne qu'en vertu d'une modification a la Loi sur les municipalites, un arrete qui n'abroge un arrete que dans une langue officielle et Ie remplace par Ie meme arrete dans les deux langues officielles est en vigueur a) s'il fait I'objet de trois lectures par titre, b) si Ie texte integral est distribue en format imprime sur papier aux membres du conseil et aux membres du public presents au cours de la premiere lecture par titre et c) s'il est produit au dossier du greffier communal pour une periode d'au moins quatorze jours suivant la premiere lecture par titre et que les arretes inscrits aux points nOs 23 a 27 seront consideres pour premiere lecture a la reunion d'aujourd'hui. 23. Arrete nO BIA-1 intitule << Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >> 90-275 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >>. 24. By-law RelatinQ to the Composition of the Common Council On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-3 a By-law Relating to the Composition of the Common Council" be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-3 a By-law Relating to the Composition of the Common Council". 24. Arrete relatif a la composition du conseil communal Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-3 relatif a la composition du conseil communal >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-3 relatif a la composition du conseil communal >>. 25. By-law RelatinQ to the Election of the Common Council On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-4 a By-law Relating to the Election of the Common Council" be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-4 a By-law Relating to the Election of the Common Council". 25. Arrete relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-4 relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-4 relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal >>. 26. By-law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites 90-276 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-6 a By-law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council of The City of Saint John" be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-6 a By-law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council of The City of Saint John". 26. Arrete relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal de The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal de The City of Saint John >>. 27. By-law RespectinQ the Establishment of a PlanninQ Advisorv Committee On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-10 a By-law Respecting the Establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee" be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-10 a By-law Respecting the Establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee". 27. Arrete relatif a la creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO CP-10 relatif ala creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO CP-1 0 relatif a la creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme >>. 28. Suggestions from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee for Increased Accessibility to People with Disabilities On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee recommending various changes to City facilities to enhance accessibility to citizens of Saint John who have disabilities, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Propositions de Saint John Ability Advisory Committee pour ameliorer I'acces aux personnes handicapees Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald 90-277 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Saint John Ability Advisory Committee recommandant divers changements aux installations municipales pour ameliorer I'acces aux personnes handicapees de The City of Saint John, so it soumise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 29. Request to Present - Saint John Ability Advisory Committee On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the request from the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee to present to Council be approved and a date be scheduled for the presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Demande de presentation - Saint John Ability Advisorv Committee Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la demande de Saint John Ability Advisory Committee en vue de faire une presentation au conseil soit approuvee et qu'une date so it indiquee pour la presentation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 30. Subdivision Development - CambridQe Estates 345 Boars Head Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Common Council: 1. assent to the proposed expansion of the Cambridge Estates Subdivision illustrating approximately ninety (90) serviced residential lots, including the proposed new public streets and any necessary municipal services and public utility easements; 2. 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, 3. assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication of approximately 1.32 hectares (3.26 acres) for both the requested Future Development Area and for the previously approved Phase 1 area, provided the L.P.P. area is widened to at least 10 metres (33 feet) behind proposed Lot 17, and that it is further extended to Cambridge Drive behind proposed Lot 24 with a minimum frontage of 30 metres (1 00 feet). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 30. AmenaQement de lotissement - CambridQe Estates. 345. chemin Boars Head Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil : 1. approuve I'agrandissement propose du lotissement Cambridge Estates, indiquant environ quatre-vingt dix (90) terrains residentiels amenages, y compris les nouvelles rues publiques ainsi que les servitudes pour services municipaux et d'utilite publique. 2. autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie 90-278 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 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; 3. approuve I'affectation d'un terrain utilise a des fins publiques, d'environ 1,32 hectares (3,26 acres) relativement a la zone d'amenagement future ainsi qu'a la zone phase 1, approuvee auparavant, pourvu que la zone affectee a des fins publiques soit elargie jusqu'a un minimum de 10 metres (33 pieds) a I'arriere du lot propose nO 17 et, de plus, qu'elle soit prolongee jusqu'a la promenade Cambridge, a I'arriere du lot propose nO 24 et que I'avant du terrain mesure au moins 30 metres (100 pieds). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 31. Request from AmalQamated Transit Union for Transit Commission Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the request from the Amalgamated Transit Union to review The City of Saint John Transit Commission minutes be referred to the City Solicitor for a report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 31. Demande du syndicat uni du transport ] reclamant Ie proces-verbal de la Commission de transport Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la demande du syndicat uni du transport reclamant Ie proces-verbal de la Commission de transport de The City of Saint John soit transmise a I'avocat municipal au fin de presentation d'un rapport au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 32. DesiQnation of Municipal Historical Site - St. GeorQe's Church On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the request from Mrs. Lynn M. Adams requesting that St. George's Anglican Church be considered for designation of a municipal historical site be referred back to Mrs. Adams with the explanation that Council would be in a better position to consider the request if it is made by the wardens and vestry of the Church. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32. DesiQnation du site historiQue municipal - EQlise St. GeorQe Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la demande de Madame Lynn M. Adams, relativement a la designation de site historique municipal, I'eglise anglicane St. George, lui so it remise avec I'explication que Ie conseil serait mieux place pour examiner la demande si cette derniere provenait des directeurs et du conseil paroissial de I'eglise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 33. Municipal Service Easement Work - 60 Willow Roadway On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from G.L. Russell regarding difficulty in resolving the issue of municipal services easement at 60 Willow Roadway be referred to the City Solicitor and the City Manager for reports back to Council. 90-279 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33. Travaux relatifs a la servitude pour services municipaux - 60. chaussee Willow Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre de G.L. Russel, relativement ala difficulte a resoudre Ie probleme visant la servitude pour services municipaux au 60, chaussee Willow, soit transmise a I'avocat municipal et au directeur general aux fins de presentation d'un rapport au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 34. Application of Everett L. MacDonald for Re-zoninQ - 796 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application for re-zoning of property located at 796 Loch Lomond Road, PID Number 00313767, as requested by Everett L. MacDonald, 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 January 19, 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Demande de Everett L. MacDonald concernant Ie rezonaQe du terrain situe au 796. chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande de Everett L. MacDonald, relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 00313767, 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 19 janvier 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 35. Request from UNBSJ Student Representative Council for Sponsorship On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council acknowledge the request for sponsorship from the UNBSJ Student Representative Council by wishing them well with their participation at the Harvard National Model United Nations competition and advising them that the City is unable to contribute at this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 35. Demande du conseil representatif des etudiants de UNB, campus de Saint John. relative a une demande de parrainaQe Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie conseil reconnaisse la demande de parrainage du conseil representatif des etudiants de UNB, campus de Saint John, en lui souhaitant du succes relativement a sa participation a la competition Harvard National Model United Nations, tout en I'avisant que la Ville n'est pas en mesure de contribuer a son projet a I'heure actuelle. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 36. Request from St. Joseph's Community Health Centre to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 90-280 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 RESOLVED that the request from St. Joseph's Community Health Centre to present to Council be approved and a date scheduled for the presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 36. Demande du centre de sante communautaire St. Joseph de se presenter devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande du centre de sante communautaire St. Joseph en vue de faire une presentation au conseil so it approuvee et qu'une date soit indiquee pour la presentation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 37. Water Supplv Problems at 1200 Sandy Point Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the issue raised by Mr. Gordon H. Maxwell regarding problems with the water supply at his home at 1200 Sandy Point Road be referred to the City Manager for a report as soon as possible. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 37. Problemes d'approvisionnement en eau au 1200. chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie probleme souleve par M. Gordon H. Maxwell, relativement a I'approvisionnement en eau a sa residence situee au 1200, chemin Sandy Point, soit soumise au directeur general aux fins d'un rapport des que possible. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 25. Common Clerk/greffier communal