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2003-12-15_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-281 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 15th day of December AD. 2003, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and 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; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; 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 l'h6tel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 15 decembre 2003 a 18 h 30, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; - et- MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux 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; C. Cogswell, chef de police; 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 Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the Approval of Minutes item, tabled at the December 8, 2003 meeting be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 1, 2003 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-282 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 8, 2003 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie point <<Approbation du proces-verbal >> reporte lors de la reunion du 8 decembre 2003, soit soumis aux fins de discussion. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 1 er decembre 2003 soit adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 8 decembre 2003 so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 5B, Authority to Expend Funds. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 5B, Autorisation de depense de fonds. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Public Presentation of Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 1050 Sandy Point Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Neighbourhood Centre, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2.82 hectares (6.97 acres), located at 1050 Sandy Point Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 00050682, 55115521, 55156814, 55157903, and a portion of 00431676, as illustrated in the submitted plan, and by amending Section 2.2.3.1 of the Millidgeville Secondary Plan (Development Policies - Commercial Development - Neighbourhood Commercial Centre) by adding a new paragraph following the end of the existing paragraph: "Another Neighbourhood Commercial Centre in the vicinity of the intersection of Sandy Point Road and University Avenue is also encouraged. Given the proximity to the Saint John Regional Hospital, offices for doctors and other medical practitioners is conceivable. Other commercial land uses could also be permitted." as requested by Property Management/Proman Ltd. 90-283 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 4. Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au 1050. chemin Sandy Point Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal visant a modifier la designation dans I'annexe 2-A d'une parcelle de terrain d'environ 2,82 hectares (6,97 acres), et portant les NID 00050682,55115521,55156814, 55157903 et une partie du NID 00431676, situee au 1050, chemin Sandy Point, en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone de centre commercial de voisinage, tel qu'indique au plan soumis et en vue de modifier I'article 2.2.3.1 du plan secondaire de Millidgeville (politiques d'amenagement, amenagement commercial, centre commercial de voisinage) en ajoutant Ie nouveau paragraphe suivant a la fin du paragraphe existant : << Un centre commercial de voisinage supplementaire, pres de I'intersection du chemin Sandy Point et de I'avenue University, est egalement encourage. Vu la proximite de l'h6pital regional de Saint John, les cabinets de medecin et autres bureaux de praticiens medicaux sont concevables. D'autres designations d'utilisation seraient egalement permises >> a la demande de Property Management/Proman Ltd. 5. Expenditure Reduction Options and 2004 OperatinQ and Capital BudQet On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the Budget item tabled at the meeting of December 8, 2003 be tabled until mid January, 2004. Mayor McAlary explained that meetings have been taking place with the Province of New Brunswick, and she is hopeful that some funding will be forthcoming from the Province. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 5B. Authoritv to Expend Funds On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS the 2004 budgets for The City of Saint John have not been approved; AND WHEREAS there are some day-to-day matters controlled by the general approval of the budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to approve purchases up to the value of $25,000. where provision for same is normally contained in the budget which has not been approved; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval be given for the weekly payroll for civic employees; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to disburse funds to commissions and organizations which, in his opinion, would ensure the continued economic and efficient day-to-day operation of these commissions and organizations during this period. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Court entered the meeting.) 5. Options de reduction des depenses et budget de fonctionnement et d'investissement de 2004 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie point << Budget>> reporte lors de la reunion du 8 decembre 2003 soit reporte jusqu'a la mi-janvier 2004. 90-284 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 Le maire McAlary explique que certaines reunions ont eu lieu avec la province du Nouveau-Brunswick et qu'elle espere recevoir bient6t des fonds de la province. A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette question est adoptee. 5B. Autorisation de depense de fonds Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la resolution suivante so it adoptee: QUE les budgets de The City of Saint John pour I'annee 2004 n'ont pas ete approuves; QUE certaines affaires quotidiennes dependent de I'approbation generale du budget; QUE Ie directeur general soit autorise a approuver les achats d'une valeur de moins de 25 000 $ lorsqu'une telle disposition existe normalement dans Ie budget non approuve; QUE I'allocation de salaires hebdomadaires des employes municipaux soit approuvee; QUE Ie commissaire aux finances so it autorise a verser des fonds aux commissions et aux organisations qui, a son avis, assure Ie fonctionnement quotidien economique et efficace continu de ces commissions et organisations pendant cette periode. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Court se joint a la reunion.) 6. Contract 2003-30 Courtenay Avenue Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Contract Number 2003-30 - Courtenay Avenue Water and Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, at the tendered price of $524,450.40 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Contrat nO 2003-30 concernant Ie renouvellement du reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQout de I'avenue Courtenay Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-30, relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout de I'avenue Courtenay, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, au prix offert de 524 450,40 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Contract 2003-27 - Britain Street Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract Number 2003-27 - Britain Street Water and Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Limited, at the tendered price of $367,911. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-285 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 7. Contrat nO 2003-27 concernant Ie renouvellement du reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQouts - rue Britain Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2003-27, relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts dans la rue Britain, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 367 911 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Maber and Somerville Joint Venture Ltd. - 1099 Kennebecasis Drive On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council remove the restrictive condition on the sale and development of three lots imposed in its October 2, 2000 resolution and contained in its October 23, 2001 agreement with Maber & Somerville Joint Venture Ltd. and the mortgagee, Royal Bank of Canada, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Councillor Fitzpatrick questioned the wisdom of removing the restrictive condition on the sale and development of three lots at present rather than waiting six months until the water line in that area is installed, with Councillor Trites proposing an amendment to the main motion, which was seconded by Deputy Mayor White to add, "that the developer be informed that the City is not prepared to provide water hookups to more than three lots until the water supply extension is completed". The Mayor called for the question on the amendment which was carried. The Mayor called for the question on the motion as amended which was carried. 8. Maber & Somerville Joint Venture Ltd. - 1099. promenade Kennebecasis Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal revoque la condition restrictive, visant la vente et I'amenagement de trois lots, stipulee a la resolution du conseil en date du 2 octobre 2000 et incluse aux modalites de I'entente datee du 23 octobre 2001 entre Ie conseil, Maber & Somerville Joint Venture Ltd. et Ie creancier hypothecaire, la Banque royale du Canada et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise. Le conseiller Fitzpatrick conteste la sagesse de revoquer la condition restrictive visant la vente et I'amenagement de trois lots a I'heure actuelle plut6t que d'attendre six mois pour I'installation de la canalisation d'eau dans la region et, Ie conseiller Trites propose une modification a la proposition principale, appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White, d'ajouter Ie texte suivant << Que Ie promoteur soit avise que la ville n'est disposee a fournir les prises d'eau qu'a trois lots jusqu'a ce que so it termine Ie prolongement de I'approvisionnement en eau. >> Le maire demande que la modification soit mise aux voix. La modification est adoptee. Le maire demande que la proposition telle que modifiee so it mise aux voix. La proposition est adoptee. 9. Release of Covenant over Former PID Number 2816 - 55-65 St. James Street On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its December 16, 1996 resolution dealing with the 90-286 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 property situated at 55-65 St. James Street by releasing Part 99-1 B shown on the Subdivision Plan filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on November 15, 1999 as Plan Number 10635028 from the terms and conditions contained in the January 30, 1997 deed from the City, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the release. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Liberation de I'engagement relatif au terrain portant anciennement Ie NID 2816 situe au 55-65. rue St. James Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal modifie la resolution du 16 decembre 1996 relative a la propriete situee au 55-65, rue St. James, en excluant la partie 99-1 B, indiquee au plan de lotissement depose au bureau d'enregistrement du comte de Saint John Ie 15 novembre 1990 et portant Ie numero de plan 10635028, des modalites et conditions stipulees a I'acte de transfert de la ville et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la quittance. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. PlumbinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers" enacted on the twenty-second day of December, 1980 by repealing subsection 7(4)(b) and substituting: 7(4)(b) The payment, for each building shown on the application and the submitted plan, of: (i) the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) where the application is with respect to residential property containing less than three units, or (ii) the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) where the application is with respect to a commercial property or industrial property or residential property that has three (3) or more units, and (iii) a fee of sixteen dollars ($16.00) for each plumbing fixture shown on the submitted plan(s), be read a first time. Councillor Desmond questioned the increase of 80% to the current fee structure as being too high, to which Mr. Edwards, referring to his submitted report, responded that the increase brings Saint John's fees in line with the fees being charged by the Province. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting nay. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers" enacted on the twenty-second day of December, 1980 by repealing subsection 7(4)(b) and substituting: 7(4)(b) The payment, for each building shown on the application and the submitted plan, of: (i) the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) where the application is with respect to residential property containing less than three units, or (ii) the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) where the application is with respect to a commercial property or industrial property or residential property that has three (3) or more units, and (iii) a fee of sixteen dollars ($16.00) for each plumbing fixture shown on the submitted plan(s), be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers". 90-287 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 10. Modification de I'arrete sur la plomberie Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >> edicte Ie 22 decembre 1980, so it modifie en abrogeant I'alinea 7(4)b) et subrogeant Ie texte suivant : << 7(4)b) Le paiement, pour chaque immeuble indique sur la demande et Ie plan presente, de : i) la somme de vingt- cinq dollars (25 $) visant une demande en vertu d'une propriete residentielle comptant moins de trois unites; ii) la somme de cinquante dollars (50 $) visant une demande en vertu d'une propriete commerciale ou industrielle, ou une propriete residentielle comptant moins de trois unites; et iii) des frais de seize dollars (16 $) pour chaque appareil de plomberie indique sur Ie ou les plans presentes >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Le conseiller Desmond pretend qu'une augmentation de 80 % a la structure des frais actuels semble trop elevee et M. Edward repond, en se reportant au rapport qu'il a soumis, que cette augmentation situe les frais de The City of Saint John au meme niveau que les frais demandes par la province. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >> edicte Ie 22 decembre 1980, so it modifie en abrogeant I'alinea 7(4)b) et subrogeant Ie texte suivant : <<7(4)b) Le paiement, pour chaque immeuble indique sur la demande et Ie plan presente, de : i) la somme de vingt- cinq dollars (25 $) visant une demande en vertu d'une propriete residentielle comptant moins de trois unites; ii) la somme de cinquante dollars (50 $) visant une demande en vertu d'une propriete commerciale ou industrielle, ou une propriete residentielle comptant moins de trois unites; et iii) des frais de seize dollars (16 $) pour chaque appareil de plomberie indique sur Ie ou les plans presentes >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>. 11. Sale of Land - Cheslev Drive On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John sell Lot 03-01 shown on Plan Number 17143893, being land along Chesley Drive, to Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited for $2,511. (plus HST, if applicable); and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the transfer document. Councillor Desmond questioned the fact that there was no closing date to the sale of the property. Councillor Titus proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by Deputy Mayor White to include a closing date of not later than February 28, 2004 to the sale of the property. Councillor Trites objected to the inclusion of a closing date. The Mayor called for the question on the amendment which carried with Councillor Trites voting nay. 90-288 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 The Mayor called for the question on the motion as amended which carried with the Mayor and Councillor Trites voting nay. 11. Vente d'un terrain sur la promenade Cheslev Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John vende Ie lot 03-01, indique au plan numero 17143893 comme etant Ie terrain longeant la promenade Chesley, a Ferro-Chemi-Crete Engineering Limited, pour la somme de 2511 $ (plus la TVH, s'il y a lieu); et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert. Le conseiller Desmond constate qu'aucune date de cloture n'est indiquee pour la vente de la propriete. Le conseiller Titus propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White, visant I'insertion du 28 fevrier 2004 comme date de cloture pour la vente de la propriete. Le conseiller Trites s'oppose a I'insertion d'une date de cloture. Le maire demande que la modification soit mise aux voix et a I'issue du vote, la modification est adoptee, Ie conseiller Trites ayant vote contre. Le maire demande la proposition telle que modifiee so it mise aux voix et a I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie maire et Ie conseiller Trites ayant vote contre. 12. Grant of Easement - 361-363 Lancaster Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized, in consideration of the payment of $1.00, to execute a grant of easement in favour of the owner of 361-363 Lancaster Street, to permit the encroachment of the building at 361-363 Lancaster Street upon Lancaster Street, such easement to terminate with the demolition or removal of the encroachment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Attribution d'une servitude au 361-363. rue Lancaster Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises, en contrepartie du paiement de la somme de 1 $, a signer I'octroi d'une servitude en faveur du proprietaire du 361-363, rue Lancaster afin de permettre I'empietement de I'immeuble situe au 361-363, rue Lancaster sur la rue Lancaster et, que telle servitude demeure en vigueur jusqu'a la demolition ou I'enlevement de I'empietement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. Licence to Encroach upon an Easement On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of The City of Saint John, in consideration of the sum of $1.00, a grant of license in favour of Sean Gerald Hedberg to permit the encroachment on the service easement of the building at 14 Eastland Court, such license to terminate with the destruction or removal of the building. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-289 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 13. Permis d'empietement sur une servitude Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer au nom de The City of Saint John, en contrepartie de la somme de 1 $, I'octroi d'un permis en faveur de Sean Gerald Hedberg pour permettre I'empietement sur la servitude de services de I'immeuble situe au 14, cour Eastland et, que tel permis demeure en vigueur jusqu'a la demolition ou I'enlevement de I'immeuble. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Sunday ShoppinQ On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McAlary attaching a copy of a letter from the Department of Local Government and Environment giving the authority for The City of Saint John to permit Sunday shopping be referred to the City Solicitor. Discussion followed on the making of a by-law to deal with the issues of employees being able to take statutory holidays off and the possibility of restricting the number of hours employees would be required to work. Councillor Chase commented on the importance of the public knowing that they have the right to refuse to work on Sundays, as well as the retail establishments having the right to refuse to remain open on Sundays. Councillor Desmond expressed his concern that if there is a by-law to restrict opening on statutory holidays there may be potential for a number of by-law amendments, an example of which is a cruise ship visit. Councillor Court expressed his objection to Sunday Shopping. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. MaQasinaQe du dimanche Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la lettre du maire McAlary, presentant une copie de la lettre reyue du ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux, a I'effet que I'autorite est accordee a The City of Saint John de permettre Ie magasinage du dimanche, soit reportee a I'avocat municipal. Une discussion s'ensuivit relativement a la redaction d'un arrete visant a assurer que les employes puissent continuer a beneficier des conges feries et a la possibilite de restreindre Ie nombre d'heures que les employes seraient exiges a travailler. Le conseiller Chase souligne I'importance que Ie public sache que les employes ont Ie droit de refuser de travailler Ie dimanche et que les etablissements de vente au detail ont Ie droit de refuser d'ouvrir Ie dimanche. Le conseiller Desmond exprime ses inquietudes relativement a la necessite d'un nombre de modifications eventuelles si un arrete pour empecher I'ouverture Ie jour ferie est edicte, par exemple, les visites de bateaux de croisiere. Le conseiller Court exprime son opposition au magasinage du dimanche. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-290 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 15. Her Excellencv Governor General Adrienne Clarkson's Visit to Saint John On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that Common Council express its appreciation to the Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson and her husband for their extended visit to Saint John in December, 2003 and extend the appreciation of all citizens for her kindness, courtesy and interest, and that this resolution be forwarded by the Common Clerk to the Governor General. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Visite de son Excellence la tres honorable Gouverneure Qenerale Adrienne Clarkson a Saint John Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie conseil communal exprime sa reconnaissance envers la Gouverneure generale, Adrienne Clarkson et son epoux pour leur visite prolongee a Saint John en decembre 2003 et qu'il temoigne la reconnaissance de tous les residents de son amabilite, de sa politesse et de son interet et que cette resolution so it transmise par Ie greffier communal a la Gouverneure generale. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Upper Store Conversion Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, to request a report from Uptown Saint John to determine what action had been taken on the issue of converting space on upper floors of retail establishments. 16. Reconversion de I'etage superieur d'un batiment abritant un commerce de detail Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, pour demander que Uptown Saint John soumette un rapport indiquant les demarches entreprises relativement a la question de la reconversion des etages superieurs des commerces de detail. 17. Wind and Solar Power On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that whereas there is a growing concern over the production of green house gases in developing electrical energy, and whereas appropriate use of solar energy particularly in new housing could result in additional environmentally sound production of electrical energy, the matter of developing wind production of electrical energy be referred to Saint John Energy for a report, and the matter of developing solar energy in future houses be referred to the Planning and Development Department and Building and Inspection Services for reports on what changes if any to standards need to be made to allow solar energy to be utilized in future buildings. Councillor Titus reported that in the matter of developing wind power, Saint John Energy is currently studying the possibilities, with Councillor Chase adding that because the study involves scientific research, they are not yet prepared to report. Councillor Desmond noted that residential solar power is available, and is the home owner's choice. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 17. EnerQie solaire et eolienne Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald A TTENDU QUE les preoccupations s'amplifient 90-291 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 relativement a la production de gaz a effet de serre visant Ie developpement de I'energie electrique, et attendu que I'utilisation adequate de I'energie solaire, surtout dans les nouvelles habitations, pourrait avoir comme resultat une production d'energie electrique ecologique supplementaire, la question de I'elaboration de la production eolienne d'energie electrique so it reportee a Saint John Energy aux fins d'un rapport et, la question de I'elaboration de I'energie solaire dans les habitations futures so it reportee au service d'urbanisme et de developpement et a la division des batiments et des services d'inspection aux fins d'un rapport visant les modifications, Ie cas echeant, qui doivent etre effectuees aux normes pour permettre I'utilisation de I'energie solaire dans les habitations futures. Le conseiller Titus affirme que, relativement a la question de I'elaboration de I'energie eolienne, Saint John Energy etudie actuellement ces possibilites et Ie conseiller Chase ajoute que, puisque cette etude implique une recherche scientifique, elle n'est pas disposee a fournir son rapport. Le conseiller Desmond affirme que I'energie residentielle solaire est disponible et qu'il s'agit du choix du proprietaire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 18. Bv-Iaw Enforcement for IncreasinQ Revenue Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded proposing the use of by-law enforcement for increasing revenue for the City. 18. Mise en application des arretes pour accroitre les recettes Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, de mettre en application les arretes afin d'accroltre les recettes de la ville. 19.Taxicab Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor following up on a referral made by Council on October 6, 2003 in response to a recommendation made by the Saint John Taxicab Advisory Committee to make several amendments to the Saint John Taxicab By-law be referred to the Taxicab Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Ball and Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) 19. Arrete relatif aux taxis Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie rapport de suivi de I'avocat municipal relatif a un renvoi du conseille 6 octobre 2003 en reponse a une recommandation du Comite consultatif des taxis d'apporter plusieurs modifications a I'arrete relatif aux taxis a Saint John, soit reporte au Comite consultatif des taxis. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Ball et Fitzpatrick quittent la reunion.) 20(a). Report from City Manager - Municipal Plan, Zoning By-law and Section 39 Condition Amendments - 151-183 Princess Street and 40 Sydney Street - St Malachy's Memorial High School (b). Municipal Plan By-law Amendment (c). Zoning By-law Amendment with Section 39 Conditions (d). Amendment to Section 39 Conditions Attached to the Julv 25.1988 Re-zoninQ of 173-177 Princess Street 90-292 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager updating Council on the changes made, further to the initially proposed Municipal Plan, Zoning By-law, and Section 39 amendments given at the public hearing on August 5, 2003 for the property at 151-183 Princess Street and 40 Sydney Street. His report noted that first and second readings having been given on August 5, a request was made that before third reading the residents in the neighbourhood and the Preservation Review Board be given an opportunity to review renderings of the proposed changes to the properties in question. It was also noted that properties located at 181 and 183 Princess Street (PID Numbers 8821 and 8813 are not required for the proposed expansion to St. Malachy's School and are therefore excluded from the area to be redesignated and re-zoned to Major Institutional, and that minor changes recommended by the Preservation Review Board (PRB) having been incorporated into the submitted drawings, are acceptable to both the residents and the PRB. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager recommending Council proceed to consider third reading and adoption of the proposed Municipal Plan amendment, re-zoning amendment, with Section 39 conditions and Section 39 amendment be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. ebl. Municipal Plan Amendment On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" by amending Schedule 2C, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land located at 159 to 177 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Number 8854 and portions of PID Numbers 8862,9050 and 10413 from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities classification be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" by amending Schedule 2C, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land located at 159 to 177 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Number 8854 and portions of PID Numbers 8862,9050 and 10413 from Medium Density Residential to Major Community Facilities 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, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" . eel. ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-630 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John by 1. re-zoning a parcel of land located at 159-171 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Number 8854 and portions of PID Numbers 8862 and 10413, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification and 2. re-zoning an approximately 1.5 metre-wide parcel of land with an area of approximately 26 square metres, being that portion of the existing St. Malachy's Memorial High School property at 40 Sydney Street, PID Number 9050, lying immediately north of the property at 66 Sydney Street, from "IL- 90-293 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 2" Major Institutional to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification with Section 39 conditions as listed in the submitted report be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-630 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that, 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 610 square metres, located at 159 to 171 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Number 8854 and portions of PID Numbers 8862 and 10413, with a high school be subject to the following conditions: a) the use of the re-zoned area is limited to the proposed expansion of St. Malachy's High School; b) development of the site shall be in accordance with detailed site and building elevation plans to be prepared by the applicant and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating location and design of the building expansion, including details of the building facades, and all other site features, including paved parking and driveway, cast-in-place concrete curbs, exterior lighting, and site drainage; c) the approved site plan must be attached to the application for building permit for the proposed expansion; d) all work shown on the approved site plan must be completed within one year of approval of the building permit for the proposed expansion; and further that upon 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 Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-630 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John by 1. re-zoning a parcel of land located at 159-171 Princess Street, also identified as being PID Number 8854 and portions of PID Numbers 8862 and 10413, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "IL-2" Major Institutional classification and 2. re-zoning an approximately 1.5 metre-wide parcel of land with an area of approximately 26 square metres, being that portion of the existing St. Malachy's Memorial High School property at 40 Sydney Street, PID Number 9050, lying immediately north of the property at 66 Sydney Street, from "IL- 2" Major Institutional to "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill classification with Section 39 conditions as listed in the submitted report, 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 by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100- 630 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". (d) Amendment to Section 39 Conditions Imposed on the Julv 25. 1988 Re-zoninQ of 173-177 Princess Street On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the conditions imposed by Common Council, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, on the July 25, 1988 re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 173-177 Princess Street, also identified 90-294 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 as that portion of PID Number 9050 fronting on Princess Street with an area of approximately 775 square metres, be amended to read as follows: a) the use of the re-zoned area is limited to the proposed expansion of St. Malachy's High School; b) development of the site shall be in accordance with detailed site and building elevation plans to be prepared by the applicant and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating location and design of the building expansion, including details of the building facades, and all other site features, including paved parking and driveway, cast-in-place concrete curbs, exterior lighting, and site drainage; c) the approved site plan must be attached to the application for building permit for the proposed expansion; d) all work shown on the approved site plan must be completed within one year of approval of the building permit for the proposed expansion. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Ball and Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) 20 a) Rapport du directeur general - plan municipal, arrete sur Ie zonage et modifications aux conditions de I'article 39 - 151-183, rue Princess et 40, rue Sydney - St. Malachy's Memorial High School b) Modification a I'arrete relatif au plan municipal c) Modifications a I'arrete de zonage et conditions de I'article 39 d) Modification aux conditions de I'article 39 qui accompagne la modification de zonaQe du 25 iuillet 1988 relatif au terrain situe au 173-177. rue Princess Examen d'un rapport de mise a jour par Ie directeur general relatif aux modifications apportees au plan municipal propose initialement, a I'arrete de zonage et aux modifications a I'article 39, proposees a I'audience publique du 5 aout 2003 relativement ala propriete situe au 151-183, rue Princess et au 40, rue Sydney. Son rapport indique que la premiere et la deuxieme lecture ayant eu lieu Ie 5 aout, une demande est reyue a I'effet que, avant la troisieme lecture, les residents du quartier et Ie Comite de revision sur la conservation soient accordes I'occasion de passer en revue les rendus des modifications proposees aux proprietes en question. II est egalement indique que les proprietes situees au 181 et au 183, rue Princess, portant les NID 8821 et 8813, ne sont pas necessaires a la prolongation proposee jusqu'a I'ecole St. Malachy's et, par consequent, sont exclus de la region indiquee pour la faire passer a zone d'equipement collectif majeur et, que les modifications mineures recommandees par Ie Comite de revision sur la conservation incorporees aux dessins, sont acceptables par les residents et Ie Comite de revision sur la conservation. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport du directeur general, recommandant que Ie conseil procede a la troisieme lecture et a I'adoption de la modification proposee au plan municipal, de la modification au rezonage incluant les conditions de I'article 39 et de la modification de I'article 39, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. b) Modification du plan municipal Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal )) visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C, Ie plan d'utilisation future des terres pour modifier la designation du lot situe du 159 au 177, rue Princess et correspondant a un terrain portant Ie NID 8854 et a une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862, 9050 et 0413, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'installations collectives majeures fasse I'objet d'une lecture. 90-295 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal )) est lu integralement. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal )) visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C, Ie plan d'utilisation future des terres pour modifier la designation du lot situe du 159 au 177, rue Princess et correspondant a un terrain portant Ie NID 8854 et a une partie des terrains portant les NID 8862, 9050 et 0413, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'installations collectives majeures fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal de la municipalite y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal )). c) Modification de I'arrete relatif au zonaQe Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-630 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John )) en modifiant I'annexe << A )) du plan de zonage de The City of Saint John afin de 1) faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee du 159 au 171, rue Princess et portant Ie NID 8854 ainsi qu'une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862 et 10413, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-I F )) a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 )) et 2) de modifier Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'environ 1,5 metre de largeur et d'une superficie d'environ 26 metres carres, faisant partie du terrain qu'occupe la St. Malachy's Memorial High School situe au 40, rue Sydney, pour la faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 )) a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF )) conformement aux conditions de I'article 39 stipulees dans Ie rapport soumis, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-630 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John )) est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE, 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 610 metres carres, situee de 159 au 171, rue Princess et portant Ie NID 8854 et une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862 et 10413 ou se trouve une ecole secondaire, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes : a) I'utilisation du terrain dont Ie zonage a ete modifie est limitee a la proposition d'agrandissement de la St. Malachy's High School; b) I'amenagement du site do it etre fait conformement aux plans de situation et d'elevation detailles devant etre prepares par Ie demandeur et approuves par I'agent de developpement, indiquant I'emplacement et la conception de I'agrandissement du batiment, incluant les details des fayades du batiment et toute autre caracteristique du site, y compris I'aire de stationnement et I'entree asphaltees, les bordures de beton coulees sur place, I'eclairage exterieur et Ie drainage du site; c) Ie plan approuve du site do it etre joint a la demande de permis de construction pour I'agrandissement proposee; d) tout Ie travail indique sur Ie plan de situation approuve doit etre effectue dans I'annee suivant I'approbation de la demande de permis de I'agrandissement proposee; et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout batiment ou structure qui s'y 90-296 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 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 Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-630 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John )) en modifiant I'annexe << A )) du plan de zonage de The City of Saint John afin de 1) faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee du159 au 171, rue Princess et portant Ie NID 8854 ainsi qu'une partie des terrains portant les N I D 8862 et 10413, de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF )) a zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 )) et 2) de modifier Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'environ 1,5 metre de largeur et d'une superficie d'environ 26 metres carres, faisant partie du terrain qu'occupe la St. Malachy's Memorial High School situe au 40, rue Sydney, pour la faire passer de zone d'equipement collectif majeur<< IL-2 )) a zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF )) conformement aux conditions de I'article 39 stipulees dans Ie rapport soumis, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, qu'il so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal 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. 100-630 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John )). (d) Modification des conditions de I'article 39 imposees Ie 25 juillet 1988 relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 173-177. rue Princess Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE les conditions imposees par Ie conseil communal, conformement a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie 25 juillet 1998 relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 173-177, rue Princess, faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 9050 et donnant sur la rue Princess, d'une superficie d'environ 775 metres carres, soient modifiees comme suit: a) I'utilisation du terrain dont Ie zonage a ete modifie est limitee a la proposition d'agrandissement de la St. Malachy's High School; b) I'amenagement du site do it etre fait conformement aux plans de situation et d'elevation detailles devant etre prepares par Ie demandeur et approuves par I'agent de developpement, indiquant I'emplacement et la conception de I'agrandissement du batiment, incluant les details des fayades du batiment et toute autre caracteristique du site, y compris I'aire de stationnement et I'entree asphaltees, les bordures de beton coulees sur place, I'eclairage exterieur et Ie drainage du site; c) Ie plan approuve du site do it etre joint a la demande de permis de construction pour I'agrandissement proposee; d) tout Ie travail indique sur Ie plan de situation approuve doit etre effectue dans I'annee suivant I'approbation de la demande de permis de I'agrandissement proposee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Ball et Fitzpatrick sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.) 21. Taxicab Advisory Committee On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from the Taxicab Advisory Committee requesting an update on the status of the Committee's recommendation considered at the Council meeting of October 6, 2003 regarding the 90-297 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 age and condition of taxicabs; licence fees; testing for first-time applicants for positions of operators, and appearance of taxicab operators be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Comite consultatif sur les taxis Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre du comite consultatif sur les taxis demandant un compte rendu de I'etat des recommandations du comite examinees pendant la reunion du conseil en date du 6 octobre 2003 au sujet de I'age et de I'etat des taxis, des frais d'immatriculation, des epreuves pour les nouveaux candidats au poste de chauffeur et de I'apparence des chauffeurs de taxi, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Street Vesting, CitylDeveloper Subdivision Agreement and Cash-in-Lieu of Land for Public Purposes - 25 Ketepec Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Common Council assent to a tentative subdivision plan that is in general accordance with the submitted photo- reduced tentative plan but provides a 20-metre (66-foot) wide public right-of-way for the proposed Sutton Road vesting (widening), as well as to any necessary municipal services or public utility easements; authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer Subdivision Agreement to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, and accept a cash-in-lieu Land for Public Purposes dedication for the creation of proposed Lot 03-05. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Entente de lotissement et compensation pour un terrain utilise a des fins publiQues situe au 25. chemin Ketepec Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil communal accepte Ie plan de lotissement provisoire conformement, de maniere generale, au plan provisoire presente avec photo reduite, mais qui fournit une voie de circulation generale de 20 metres (66 pieds) en vue de I'acquisition du terrain propose sur Ie chemin Sutton (elargissement), et relativement a tout service municipal ou servitude d'utilite publique necessaire; autorise la preparation et la mise en 03uvre d'une entente de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires et accepte une compensation pour Ie terrain utilise a des fins publiques en vue de la creation du lot 03-05 propose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. CUPE Saint John Police Protective Association Request for Information On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from CUPE Local 61, the Saint John Police Protective Association inquiring as to the reason they did not receive a response to an inquiry to Police Management be referred to the Saint John Police Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-298 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 23. Demande de renseignements du SCFP (Saint John Police Protective Association) Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de la section locale 61 du SCFP (Saint John Police Protective Association) demandant la raison pour laquelle elle n'a reyu aucune reponse a sa question qui a ete posee a I'administration policiere soit soumise a la commission de police de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 24. Saint John Horticultural Association Update and Request for Funds On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Horticultural Association updating Council on the Pavilion Restoration Project and requesting response on its request for funding from the Capital Budget be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Mise a jour et demande de financement de l'Association d'horticulture de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de l'Association d'horticulture de Saint John faisant Ie point sur Ie projet de restauration du pavilion et exigeant une reponse a sa demande de financement a meme Ie budget d'investissement soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Loyalist Man SiQns On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Wallace MacMurray inquiring of the status of the loyalist man signs considering that new signs are to be erected in conjunction with the City's growth strategy, be referred to the City Manager. Mayor McAlary advised that there has not been a decision to remove the loyalist man signs from various City locations, however there is a plan to erect several new signs promoting the new brand on the outskirts of the City, replacing the ones presently depicting the loyalist man. Councillor Trites proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick to refer to the City Manager to ask Tourism for a report of its vision for the future use of loyalist man signs as part of the City's promotion. The Mayor called for the question on the motion as amended which was carried. 25. Symboles loyalistes Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Wallace MacMurray demandant des renseignements sur I'etat des symboles loyalistes etant donne les nouveaux symboles qui doivent etre eriges dans Ie cadre de la strategie de croissance de la ville, so it soumise au directeur general. Le maire McAlary indique que Ie conseil n'a pas encore decide de retirer les symboles loyalistes se trouvant dans divers emplacements de la ville. II est toutefois 90-299 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 question d'eriger plusieurs nouveaux symboles en vue de promouvoir la nouvelle marque dans les quartiers peripheriques de la Saint John et pour remplacer ceux representant actuellement Ie loyaliste. Le conseiller Trites propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick, visant a soumettre la question au directeur general pour qu'il demande a Tourisme Saint John de produire un rapport sur sa vision de I'utilisation future des symboles loyalistes dans Ie cadre de la promotion de la ville. Le maire demande que la proposition telle que modifiee so it mise aux voix. La proposition est adoptee. 26. Fourplex Arena On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Barry Ogden proposing the possibility of building a Fourplex Arena in the community be received for information. Discussion followed with Councillor Court speaking in favor of exploring the idea by referring it to Enterprise Saint John, with the Mayor commenting that she has had discussion in the past with a group of private citizens on the idea of partnering with the City to develop such a complex. Councillor Titus advised that he had spoken to Steve Carson of Enterprise Saint John approximately one year ago regarding this idea and that he understood there was work being done on this and a report may be available to the City Manager. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Barry Ogden proposing the possibility of building a Fourplex Arena in the community be referred to the City Manager to explore the feasibility of the concept. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Complexe comprenant Quatre patinoires Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Barry Ogden proposant la possibilite de construire un complexe comprenant quatre patinoires dans la collectivite so it acceptee a titre informatif. Les conseillers discutent ensuite de la question et Ie conseiller Court se montre en faveur d'explorer I'idee en la soumettant a Enterprise Saint John, et Ie maire souligne qu'elle a deja entretenu des discussions par Ie passe avec un groupe de citoyens du secteur prive concernant I'idee de collaborer avec la Ville pour concevoir un tel complexe. Le conseiller Titus affirme qu'il y a environ un an, il a discute avec Steve Carson d'Enterprise Saint John a cet effet et qu'il a compris que des travaux seraient executes pour ce projet et qu'un rapport pourrait etre mis a la disposition du directeur general. Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre de Barry Ogden proposant la possibilite de construire un complexe comprenant quatre patinoires dans la collectivite so it soumise au directeur general pour qu'il examine la faisabilite de ce concept. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-300 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 27. Waterloo Biofilter - Fundv ReQional Landfill On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter from Ian L. McQueen, bringing to the attention of Council the prospects of biological treatment of leachate at the Fundy Regional Landfill by a Waterloo Biofilter System, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Systeme de biofiltration Waterloo pour Ie site d'enfouissement reQional de Fundv Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE la lettre d'lan L. McQueen, portant a I'attention du conseill'eventualite d'un traitement biologique du lixiviat au site d'enfouissement regional de Fundy par Ie systeme de biofiltration Waterloo soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 28. Saint John YM-YWCA Request for Extension of AQreement - Area at Market Slip for Vollevball on the Boardwalk On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the submission to Council by the Saint John YMCA-YWCA to extend the terms of their agreement with The City of Saint John for the former decorative pool area at Market Slip for the use of volleyball on The Boardwalk, be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Demande du YMCANWCA de Saint John au sujet de la prolongation de I'entente relative a I'emplacement du Market Slip utilise actuellement pour la tenue de parties de vollev-ball sur la promenade Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE la soumission presentee au conseil par Ie YMCA/YWCA de Saint John visant a prolonger les conditions de leur entente avec The City of Saint John relativement a I'utilisation de I'ancienne aire commune decorative du Market Slip pour la tenue de parties de volley-ball sur la promenade, soit soumise au directeur general et a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 29. YuMinQ Ye's ResiQnation from the Saint John Community Arts Board On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that in response to her resignation from the Saint John Community Arts Board, a letter of thanks be sent to YuMing Ye for her work as a member of the Board and the issue of a vacancy on the Board be referred to the Nominating Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Demission de YuMinQ Ye du conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE, en reponse a sa demission du conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John, une lettre de remerciements soit envoyee a YuMing Ye pour son travail en tant que membre du conseil et que Ie poste vacant soit soumis au comite des candidatures. 90-301 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 15, 2003/LE 15 DECEMBRE 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. The Mayor expressed condolences to the family of the late Patricia Mooney Landers who had been an employee of The City of Saint John. Mr. Beckett paid tribute to Greta Wiggins, a long-term employee with The City of Saint John, having worked for the City for 40 years. Ms. Wiggins will retire on December 31, 2003. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Le maire offre ses condoleances a la famille de la defunte Patricia Mooney, qui a ete une employee de The City of Saint John. M. Beckett presente un hommage a Greta Wiggins, une employee a long terme de The City of Saint John, qui a travaille pour la Ville pendant 40 ans. Mme Wiggins prendra sa retraite Ie 31 decembre 2003. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 20. Common Clerk/greffier communal