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2004-01-05_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-302 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 5th day of January AD. 2004, 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 - 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; W. Todd, Director of Information Systems and Support; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; Y. Huntington, Director, Emergency Management, and P. Woods, Common Clerk; Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 5 janvier 2004 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- 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; W. Todd, directeur des systemes d'information et de soutien; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; Y. Huntington, directeur de la gestion des mesures d'urgence, et P. Woods, greffier communal; directeur general adjoint; ainsi que 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 Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 15, 2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-303 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 15 decembre 2003 soit adopte. 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 with items 14, Potential Litigation and 15, Property Acquisition referred to the next closed Committee of the Whole meeting in accordance with section 10.2(4)(g) and 10.2(4)(c) of the Municipalities Act. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte moyennant Ie report, du point 14 relatif aux litiges possibles et Ie point 15, relatif a I'acquisition de terrain, a la prochaine reunion privee en comite plenier conformement aux alineas 10.2(4)g) et 10.2(4)c) de la Loi sur les municipalites. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Public Presentation of Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 350 Ashburn Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.33 hectares (3.29 acres), located at 350 Ashburn Road also identified as being PID Number 55116073, from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, to permit re-zoning of the property from "RF" Rural to "1-1" Light Industrial and the subsequent establishment of a retail home sales lot, as requested by Barsa Ventures Limited. 4. Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au 350. chemin Ashburn Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2-A, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,33 hectares (3,25 acres), situee au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, afin de permettre Ie rezonage du terrain de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> et I'etablissement subsequent d'un terrain de vente de maisons au detail, a la demande de Barsa Ventures Limited. 6. ReconfiQuration of Eastbound Exit Ramp - Route 1 to Bleurv Street Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager updating Council on the progress respecting reconfiguration of the east bound exit ramp from Route 1 to Bleury Street advising that a reply to staff's letter to the Minister of Transportation had been received on December 12,2003 which indicates that the Department of Transportation will conduct an extended engineering survey based on a preliminary review. The report noted that construction work will take place at this location after an acceptable design is established and funding is procured from a subsequent provincial budget. 90-304 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager updating Council on the progress of reconfiguring the eastbound exit ramp at Route 1 to Bleury Street be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Reconfiguration de la rampe de sortie de la voie est de la route 1 vers la rue Bleurv Examen d'un rapport de mise a jour du directeur general au conseil, sur Ie progres relatif a la reconfiguration de la rampe de sortie de la voie est de la route 1 vers la rue Bleury, avisant qu'une reponse a la lettre des employes, adressee au ministre des Transports, a ete reyue Ie 12 decembre 2003 et qu'elle indique que Ie ministere des Transports procedera a un leve d'etude etendu en fonction d'un examen preliminaire. Le rapport indique que les travaux de construction auront lieu a cet emplacement suivant la mise au point d'un concept acceptable et I'obtention de fonds d'un budget provincial subsequent. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie rapport de mise a jour du directeur general au conseil visant Ie progres relatif a la reconfiguration de la rampe de sortie de la voie est de la route 1 vers la rue Bleury soit accepte a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. StrateQic Direction for EmerQencv ManaQement A presentation was delivered by P. Groody, R. Simonds, W. Todd and Y. Huntington on the Strategic Direction for Emergency Management for the City. Referring to a submitted report the presenters outlined measures taken in the past to ensure the City's preparedness in the event of an emergency, and advised that early in 2003 a review of this preparedness was conducted. Mission and vision statements were presented for the organization and reference was made to the requirements for municipalities as outlined in the Provincial Emergency Measures Act. These requirements were listed as: establishment and maintenance of a municipal emergency measures organization; appointment of a director with prescribed duties including emergency measures plans for the municipality; appointment of a Committee of Council to advise it on the development, preparation and approval of emergency measures plans. The presenters further noted that a focus for the City's Emergency Measures plan is required in the areas of mitigation, disaster response planning, public awareness and education and incident management, and provided information on the plan to achieve improvements in these areas. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council endorse the submitted proposed strategic direction for emergency management in Saint John; appoint William Todd, Robert Simonds and J.M. Paul Groody in accordance with sections 3(a) and 3(b) of the Saint John Emergency Measure By-law; recognize that appointment of other members of the Saint John Emergency Management Organization would be made by the City Manager, or the pertinent agency or commission, as applicable; and establish that the Emergency Measures Committee of Council meet formally on a quarterly basis, in March, June, September and December. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Orientation strateQiQue de la Qestion des services d'urQence Presentation par P. Groody, R. Simonds, W. Todd et Y. Huntington relativement a I'orientation strategique de la gestion des services d'urgence. 90-305 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 A I'aide d'un rapport soumis prealablement, les personnes susmentionnees prennent la parole pour souligner les mesures prises anterieurement pour assurer I'etat d'alerte preventive de la ville en cas d'urgence, soulignant qu'au debut de I'annee 2003, une etude a ete entreprise pour evaluer cet etat. Des enonces de mission et de vision sont presentes pour I'organisation, citant les exigences visant les municipalites, prevues a la Loi sur les mesures d'urgence de la province. Ces exigences sont les suivantes : la mise sur pied d'une organisation municipale des mesures d'urgence et d'en assurer Ie fonctionnement; la nomination d'un directeur et la definition de ses fonctions qui doivent comprendre des plans de mesures d'urgence dans la municipalite; la nomination de membres d'un comite de son conseil charge de conseiller la municipalite sur I'elaboration, la preparation et I'approbation des plans de mesures d'urgence. De plus, les presentateurs indiquent que, relativement au plan de mesures d'urgence de la ville, I'accent do it porter sur les domaines de mitigation, de planification en cas de catastrophe, de sensibilisation du public et de gestion des incidents et, des informations sont fournies relativement au projet visant a apporter des ameliorations dans ces domaines. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie conseil approuve I'orientation strategique proposee soumise relativement a la gestion des mesures d'urgence dans The City of Saint John; qu'il nom me William Todd, Robert Simonds et J.M. Paul Groody, conformement aux paragraphes 3a) et 3b) de l'Arrete sur les mesures d'urgence de The City of Saint John; qu'il reconnaisse que la nomination de membres additionnels a I'organisation de gestion des mesures d'urgence de The City of Saint John releve de la responsabilite du directeur general, ou I'organisme ou la commission adequats, selon I'applicabilite; qu'il etablisse que Ie comite des mesures d'urgence du conseil organise une reunion formelle a chaque trimestre, so it aux mois de mars, juin, septembre et decembre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5. Street ClosinQ Roberta Avenue The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law amendment to stop up and close all that certain lot piece and parcel of land situate lying and being in The City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, being that portion of a twenty-five (25') foot wide roadway called Roberta Avenue as shown on a plan titled: "Plan of a Portion of Lot Number 23 owned by James E. Evans Esq. known as Birch Grove Extension at Martinon, N.B.", filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on March 1 0, 1928 as File 14 #149 being more particularly described as all that portion of the said Roberta Avenue bounded on the north by the eastward prolongation of the northern side line of lot 46 block B, also being the southern side line of Rebecca Avenue as shown on the said Plan; on the east by the western side line of lot 47 block C; on the south by the southern side line of Birch Grove Subdivision Extension and on the west by the eastern side line of lot 46 block B; intending to be the entire portion of Roberta Avenue south of the prolongation of the southern side of Rebecca Avenue in an easterly direction to the eastern side of Roberta Avenue. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposal with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposal with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Roberta Avenue be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-306 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 Read a first time by title the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Roberta A venue. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Roberta Avenue be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Roberta A venue. 5. Fermeture de rue - avenue Roberta Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a un projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de rue en vue d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer tout Ie lot, toute partie ou parcelle de terrain situes dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John et province de Nouveau- Brunswick, correspondant au tronyon de vingt-cinq (25) pieds de largeur de la route appelee avenue Roberta, comme Ie montre Ie plan intitule : << Plan d'une partie du lot 23 appartenant a James E. Evans Esq., connue sous Ie nom de prolongement de Birch Grove, dans Ie secteur de Martinon, au N.-B. >>, depose au bureau d'enregistrement du comte de Saint John Ie 10 mars 1928 au nO de dossier 14 -149, plus particulierement decrit comme etant tout Ie tronyon de I'avenue Roberta delimite au nord par Ie prolongement vers I'est de la ligne laterale nord du lot 46, bloc B, correspondant egalement a la ligne laterale sud de I'avenue Rebecca, comme Ie montre ledit plan; a I'est par la ligne laterale ouest du lot 47, bloc C; au sud par la ligne laterale sud du prolongement du lotissement de Birch Grove et a I'ouest par la ligne laterale est du lot 46, bloc B; representant la totalite du tronyon de I'avenue Roberta au sud du prolongement du cote sud de I'avenue Rebecca vers I'est du cote est de I'avenue Roberta. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition a la proposition, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui a la proposition, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a I'avenue Roberta, 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 sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >> relativement a I'avenue Roberta. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a I'avenue Roberta, 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 sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >> relativement a I'avenue Roberta. 90-307 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 8. Proposed Pilot Proiect - Municipal Election On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that Council approve the request of the New Brunswick Chief Electoral Office to give a presentation on January 12, 2004 on a proposed pilot procedure for The City of Saint John during the Municipal Election on May 10th, 2004. Councillor Titus reminded Council of the need for a brief to be delivered to Council in accordance with the requirements for presentations to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Proiet pilote propose relatif aux elections municipales Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Ie conseil approuve la demande de la directrice generale des elections du Nouveau-Brunswick de presenter au conseil, Ie 12 janvier 2004, la procedure pilote proposee pour The City of Saint John au cours des elections municipales prevues Ie 10 mai 2004. Le conseiller Titus rappelle au conseille besoin de presenter un memoire au conseil conformement aux exigences relatives aux presentations a I'intention du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Metropolitan Conference (Tabled December 8. 2003) On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the item, Metropolitan Conference, tabled on December 8, 2003 be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, that a submitted list of topics be considered at a conference of members of municipal councils. 9. Conference des metropoles (reunion du 8 decembre 2003) Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie point presente Ie 8 decembre 2003 relativement a la conference des metropoles so it soumis aux fins de discussion. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, qu'une liste soumise de sujets de discussion soit examinee a une conference de membres de conseils municipaux. 10. Cultural Capitals ProQram Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed advising of a Cultural Capitals of Canada Program whereby cultural capitals can receive funding for cultural activities. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the City Manager make appropriate inquiries into the concept and operation of the Federal Cultural Capitals of Canada Program and report on the feasibility of Saint John participating in the event. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-308 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 10. ProQramme Capitales culturelles du Canada Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed indiquant I'existence d'un programme visant les Capitales culturelles du Canada en vertu duquelles capitales culturelles sont admissibles a des subventions pour les activites culturelles. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie directeur general se renseigne sur Ie concept et Ie fonctionnement du programme federal relatif aux Capitales culturelles du Canada et qu'il transmette son rapport de faisabilite relativement a la participation de The City of Saint John a ce programme. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Letters of Congratulations to M.P.'s, Honourable Andy Scott and Honourable Claudette Bradshaw On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that letters of congratulations be forwarded to the Honourable Andy Scott and the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw on their recent appointments as Ministers in the Federal Cabinet. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Lettres de felicitations a envoyer au depute I'Honorable Andy Scott et a la deputee I'Honorable Claudette Bradshaw Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE des lettres de felicitations soient transmises a I'Honorable Andy Scott et a I'Honorable Claudette Bradshaw relativement a leur recente nomination en tant que ministres du Cabinet federal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Snow Removal On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that whereas present policy for snow clearing apparently fails to provide access through any cleared passage of piled snow from sidewalks to buses at bus stops, and whereas bus access can be essential for persons for businesses, educational access and other reasons, and whereas a sidewalk snow plow should be able to ensure some access is made from cleared sidewalks to a bus stop located on a plowed street, a snow clearing policy be instituted which will ensure that some cleared access through mounds or piled snow from plowed sidewalks to buses on plowed streets is provided at bus stops throughout the City. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the issue of snow clearing on sidewalks to allow access to buses at bus stops be referred to the Saint John Transit Commission. Mr. Groody advised Council that if there is an inadequacy in the snow clearing at bus stops it will be corrected. Question being taken on the referral motion, the motion was carried. 90-309 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 12. DeneiQement Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase A TTENDU QUE la presente politique de deneigement ne semble pas reussir a assurer I'acces a un passage deblaye a travers une accumulation de neige a la bordure des trottoirs jusqu'a I'arret d'autobus et, attendu que I'acces aux autobus est essentiel aux personnes, afin qu'elles puissent se rendre aux entreprises, aux etablissements scolaires et a d'autres endroits et, attendu qu'une deneigeuse de trottoirs devrait pouvoir frayer un passage a partir d'un trottoir deneige jusqu'a I'arret d'autobus situe sur une rue deblayee, qu'une politique de deneigement so it etablie afin d'assurer qu'un acces degage de I'accumulation de neige en bordure d'un trottoir deneige jusqu'a I'autobus sur les rues deblayees soit fourni aux arrets d'autobus partout dans la ville. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la question du deneigement des trottoirs afin de permettre I'acces a I'autobus aux arrets d'autobus soit soumise a la Commission de transport de Saint John. M. Groody avise Ie conseil que s'il existe une insuffisance relativement au deneigement aux arrets d'autobus, la situation sera corrigee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition de renvoi est adoptee. 13. RecoQnition of Sieur de Monts. Founder of Acadia Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded that the 400th Anniversary Observance Committee be urged to ensure that the place of Sieur de Monts as founder of Acadia and the first Governor of then Canada to commence settlement in this Country be more fully recognized for the future events. 13. Reconnaissance de Sieur de Monts. fondateur de l'Acadie Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, que Ie comite d'observation des fetes du 400e anniversaire soit encourage a assurer que la position du Sieur de Monts, en tant que fondateur de l'Acadie et premier gouverneur du Canada de I'epoque a etablir la colonisation dans ce pays, so it mieux represente au cours des evenements futurs. 14. Potential LitiQation 10.2(4){Q) See item number 3. 14. LitiQes possibles - alinea 10.2(4)Q) Voir Ie point numero 3. 15. Property Acquisition 10.2(4){c) See item number 3. 15. Acquisition d'un terrain - alinea 10.2(4)c) Voir Ie point numero 3. 16. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 50 Paul Harris Street (Chown Field) The Common Clerk advised that a Public Presentation was given on a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, a parcel of land located at 50 Paul Harris Street from Open Space to Major Community Facilities, and to redesignate the same parcel of land on Schedule 2C of the Plan from Open Space to Community Facilities to permit re-zoning of the property to "IL-2" Major Institutional and construction of a police headquarters facility as requested by the Saint John Police Commission, and that the required advertising has been completed, with the 90-310 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 submitted written objections having been received by the deadline of December 17, 2003. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan amendment for 50 Paul Harris Street be tabled pending evaluation of other possible locations for a police headquarters facility. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with the Mayor, Councillors Ball, Chase and Teed voting nay. 16. Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au 50. rue Paul Harris (terrain Chown) Le greffier communal avise qu'une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2A du plan, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 50, rue Paul Harris, de zone d'espaces libres a zone d'installations collectives afin de permettre Ie rezonage de la propriete pour la faire passer a zone d'equipement collectif majeur << IL-2 >> afin de construire un batiment qui abritera Ie quartier general du service de police, a la demande de la commission de police de Saint John et que la publication des avis requis a eu lieu et les objections par ecrit ont ete reyues avant la date limite du 17 decembre 2003. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE Ie projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 50, rue Paul Harris so it reporte moyennant une evaluation d'autres emplacements susceptibles d'abriter Ie quartier general du service de police. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie maire, conseillers Ball, Chase et Teed ayant vote contre. 17. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 198-200 Duke Street The Common Clerk advised that a Public Presentation was given on a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2C of the Plan, a parcel of land located at 198-200 Duke Street from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development as requested by Shahnam Yousefi Arabi, and that the required advertising has been completed with no written objections received. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the application for a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 2C of the Plan, a parcel of land located at 198-200 Duke Street from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development as requested by Shahnam Yousefi Arabi be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation, the necessary advertising be authorized and that a Public Hearing be held on Monday, February 16, 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Proiet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 198-200. rue Duke Le greffier communal avise qu'une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2C, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 198-200, rue Duke, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial, a la demande de Shahnam Yousefi Arabi et que la publication des avis requis a eu lieu et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la demande relative au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2C, la designation d'une parcelle de 90-311 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 terrain situe au 198-200, rue Duke, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial, a la demande de Shahnam Yousefi Arabi so it soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport formulant des recommandations, que la publication des annonces a cet effet so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 16 fevrier 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Third ReadinQ PlumbinQ Bv-Iaw Amendment On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers" with respect to a change in fee schedule be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers" was read in its entirety. 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" with respect to a change in fee schedule, be read a third time by title, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond voting nay. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers". (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) 18. Troisieme lecture de la modification relative a I'arrete sur la plomberie Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>, relativement a une modification a la grille tarifaire, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres- plombiers >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>, relatif a la grille tarifaire, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture par titre, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant vote contre. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>. (Le conseiller Trites quitte la reunion.) 90-312 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 19. Second and Third Readings of Bilingual By-laws (First Reading Given December 8, 2003) (a) By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law (b) By-law Relating to the Composition of Common Council (c) By-law Relating to the Election of the Common Council (d) By-law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of Common Council (e) Bv-Iaw RespectinQ the Establishment of a PlanninQ Advisorv Committee ~ On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law" be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-1 Business Improvement Area By-law". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 be 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". {Q} On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Titus 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 second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-3 A By-law Relating to the Composition of the Common Council". On motion of Councillor Titus 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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-3 A By- law Relating to the Composition of the Common Council". {Q} On motion of Councillor Titus 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 second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-4 A By-law Relating to the Election of the Common Council". 90-313 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 On motion of Councillor Titus 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 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 M-4 A By- law Relating to the Election of the Common Council". (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) {Q} On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, 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". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick 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 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 M-6 A By- law to Provide for Salaries to the Members of the Common Council of The City of Saint John". {g} On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-10 A By-law Respecting the Establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee". On motion of Councillor Trites 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 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 CP-10 A By-law Respecting the Establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee". (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) 90-314 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 19. Deuxieme et troisieme lectures des arretes municipaux bilingues : (Premiere lecture en date du 8 decembre 2003) a) Arrete nO BIA-1 intitule << Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >> b) Arrete relatif a la composition du conseil communal c) Arrete relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal d) Arrete relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal e) Arrete relatif a la creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme ~ Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO BIA-1 relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO BIA-1, Arrete relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO BIA-1 relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires >>. Ql Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-3 relatif ala composition du conseil communal >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-3 relatif a la composition du conseil communal >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-3 relatif ala composition du conseil communal >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-3 relatif a la composition du conseil communal >>. Q} Proposition du conseiller Titus 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 deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-4 relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal >>. 90-315 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 Proposition du conseiller Titus 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-4 relatif a I'election des membres du conseil communal >>. (Le conseiller Trites est de nouveau present a la reunion.) Q.l Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White 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 deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-6 relatif aux salaires des membres du conseil communal de The City of Saint John >>. ~ Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO CP-10 relatif ala creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO CP-1 0 relatif a la creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO CP-1 0 relatif a la creation d'un comite consultatif d'urbanisme >>. (Le conseiller Trites quitte la reunion.) 90-316 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 20. Third ReadinQ Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment - Alternate Street ParkinQ On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to alternate street parking in the Central Peninsula be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to alternate street parking in the Central Peninsula 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, "A By-law to Amend a By- law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto". (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) 20. Troisieme lecture de la modification relative a I'arrete sur la circulation - alternance du stationnement sur la rue 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 a I'alternance du stationnement sur la rue dans la peninsule centrale, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'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 >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement a I'alternance du stationnement sur la rue dans la peninsule centrale, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre 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 surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes >>. (Le conseiller Trites est de nouveau present a la reunion.) 90-317 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 21. Request from Saint John Parking Commission Appointment of Bv-Iaw Enforcement Officer On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of The City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By-law Enforcement Officer with the responsibility to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By-law and the provisions of Section 5, Section 7 and Section 8(1) of the Saint John Traffic By-law, namely: Christopher Beuckx, and further that this appointment continue until such time as the appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the appointment is rescinded by Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Demande de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John - Nomination d'un aQent d'execution des arretes municipaux Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QU'en vertu de I'article 14 de la Loi sur la police de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint John, par les presentes, nomme Ie membre suivant du Corps canadien des commissionnaires, au poste d'agent d'execution des arretes, investi de la responsabilite d'appliquer les dispositions de I'arrete sur les parcometres et les dispositions des articles 5,7 et 8(1) de I'arrete sur la circulation, a savoir : Christopher Beuckx et, de plus, que cette nomination so it en vigueur jusqu'a tel moment ou ce dernier cesse d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou jusqu'a ce que telle nomination soit annulee par Ie conseil communal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Report from Saint John Police Commission - SpeedinQ on Mollins Drive On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners regarding alleged speeding on Mollins Drive, having been referred to the Commission at the November 3rd, 2003 meeting of Council, and advising that as a result of random vehicle checks no speed-limit violations were found, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Rapport de la Commission de police de Saint John relativement aux exces de vitesse sur la promenade Mollins Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie rapport de la Commission de police de Saint John, relativement a I'allegation d'exces de vitesse sur la promenade Mollins, ayant ete soumis a la commission au cours de la reunion du conseil du 3 novembre 2003, avisant qu'a la suite de controles routiers au hasard, aucune infraction n'a ete commise, so it accepte a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 23. Uptown Saint John Support for Skateboard Park On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John supporting the proposed development of a skateboard park near the Viaduct at City Road and Smythe Street be referred to the City Manager for inquiry. 90-318 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Uptown Saint John apporte son soutien au parc de planche a roulettes Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre de Uptown Saint John, a I'appui du projet d'amenagement d'un parc de planches a roulettes pres du viaduc au chemin City et a la rue Smythe, so it soumise au directeur general aux fins d'enquete. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 24. CUPE Saint John Police Protective Association Local 61 Requesting Information on Salaries and Expenses of Council Members and Staff On motion of Councillor Ball Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from CUPE Local Number 61 of the Saint John Police Protective Association requesting information on salaries and expenses of Council Members and staff be received for information. The Mayor advised that all salaries of Council members and City staff are public information and can be obtained from the Common Clerk's office. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. La section locale 61 du SCFP, Saint John Police Protective Association, concernant une demande de renseignements sur les salaires et les depenses des membres du conseil et du personnel Proposition du conseiller Ball Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de la section locale 61 du SCFP, Saint John Police Protective Association, concernant une demande de renseignements sur les salaires et les depenses des membres du conseil et du personnel, soit acceptee a titre d'information. Le maire avise que tous les salaires des membres du conseil et des employes municipaux relevent de I'information publique et sont disponibles au bureau du greffier communal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Request from Theatre New Brunswick for Contribution to Fund RaisinQ CampaiQn On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Theatre New Brunswick requesting that The City of Saint John contribute $25,000. to its fund raising campaign be referred to 2005 Budget Deliberations. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Demande de Theatre New Brunswick demandant une contribution a leur campaQne de financement Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre de demande de Theatre New Brunswick, relativement a I'apport d'une contribution de la part de The City of Saint John, d'un montant de 25 000 $ a sa campagne de financement, so it reportee aux deliberations sur Ie budget de 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-319 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 5, 2004/LE 5 JANVIER 2004 26. Saint John Port Authority Support for Taxicab Advisorv Board's Efforts to Improve Taxi Service On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Port Authority expressing its support for the efforts of the Taxicab Advisory Board in its endeavors to improve taxi service and the recommendations made to Council by the Board on September 11, 2003, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Administration portuaire de Saint John - efforts du conseil consultatif relatifs a I'amelioration du service de taxi Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, manifestant son appui des efforts deployes par Ie comite consultatif des taxis dans sa demarche pour ameliorer Ie service de taxis et les recommandations adressees au conseil par Ie comite, Ie 11 septembre 2003, soit acceptee a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 27. Application for ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - 1350 Hickev Road On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the application for re-zoning of property located at 1350 Hickey Road, PID Number 00313072, 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 scheduled for February 16, 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Demande de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonaQe au 1350. chemin Hickev Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la demande relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 1350, chemin Hickey 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 so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie 16 fevrier 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 50. Common Clerk/greffier communal