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2004-01-12_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-320 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 12th day of January AD. 2004, at 6:15 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; 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; B. Morrison, Director of Leisure Services; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil communal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 12 janvier 2004 a 18 h 15, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites; - et- MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, controleur; 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; B. Morrison, directeur du service des loisirs; 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 with Reverend Christopher McMullin offering the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary, accompagne du pasteur Christopher McMullin qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 5, 2004, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 5 janvier 2004 so it adopte. 90-321 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with items 21 and 23 referred to the next closed Committee of the Whole meeting, and with the addition of items 4A, Labour and Employment Board Judicial Review and 4B, Update from the Saint John Parking Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du iour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte, moyennant Ie report des points 21 et 23 a la prochaine reunion privee en comite plenier et moyennant I'ajout du point 4A, recours en revision de la Commission du travail et de I'emploi et du point 4B, mise a jour soumise par la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Proclamations Mayor McAlary proclaimed the month of January, 2004 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month in The City of Saint John. 4. Proclamations Le maire McAlary declare que Ie mois de janvier 2004 est Ie mois de sensibilisation a la maladie d'Alzheimer a The City of Saint John. 4A Judicial Review - Decision of the Labour and Employment Board RespectinQ AmalQamated Transit Union Local 1182 Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor respecting the issue of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 having asserted that the members working for the Saint John Transit Commission were employees of the City for purposes of the Pension Benefits Act. The report explained that the decision of the Labour and Employment Board on the issue, which was presented to Council in Legal Session on November 3, 2003, was that the Superintendent of Pensions has authority to make the determination, which is contrary to the opinion of both the City and the Pension Board, and has remitted the question of the employment status of the Transit Commission workers to the Superintendent of Pensions. The City Solicitor expressed his reservations as to the correctness of this decision and his belief that there are grounds to support a review by the Court. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the City Solicitor or his designate be authorized to commence and proceed with an application for a judicial review of the October 24, 2003 decision of the Labour and Employment Board in the matter of the reference respecting the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4A Recours en revision - jugement de la Commission du travail et de I'emploi relatif a la section locale 1182 du Svndicat uni du transport Examen d'un rapport du directeur general relativement a I'affirmation de la section locale 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport soutenant que ses membres, employes par la Commission de transports de Saint John, sont consideres comme employes municipaux en vertu de la Loi sur les prestations de pension. Le rapport affirme que Ie jugement de la Commission du travail et de I'emploi sur la question, 90-322 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 presente au conseil en seance juridique Ie 3 novembre 2003, constate que Ie surintendant des pensions est investi de I'autorite de rendre jugement, contredisant ainsi les opinions de la Ville et de la Commission des pensions, et la question visant I'etat d'emploi des travailleurs de la Commission de transports est soumise au surintendant des pensions. L'avocat municipal exprime certains doutes relativement a I'exactitude de ce jugement et il est d'avis qu'il existe des motifs a I'appui d'un recours devant les tribunaux. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'avocat municipal ou son delegue soit autorise a formuler une demande en justice et de proceder a un recours judiciaire en vertu du jugement de la Commission du travail et de I'emploi, en date du 24 octobre 2003 dans I'affaire du renvoi relatif a la section locale 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4B. Update on Implementation of Pay and Displav On-Street ParkinQ Machines Consideration was given to a report from the Saint John Parking Commission advising that phase one of a two-year implementation plan to install pay and display on-street parking machines is scheduled to begin on January 12, 2004 with the installation of eight solar machines on a trial basis with the locations listed in the submitted report. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Parking Commission updating Council on the implementation of pay and display on- street parking machines be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4B. Mise a iour des svstemes de paiement a console d'affichaQe sur rue Examen d'un rapport de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, affirmant que la premiere etape de la mise en 03uvre, d'une duree de deux ans, d'un projet d'installation d'un systeme de paiement a console d'affichage sur rue, est prevue debuter Ie 12 janvier 2004 avec I'installation de huit consoles solaires a titre d'essai, les emplacements etant indiques dans Ie rapport soumis. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE Ie rapport de mise a jour de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, relativement a la mise en 03uvre d'un systeme de paiement a console d'affichage sur rue, so it accepte a titre d'information. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Green Municipal EnablinQ Fund - Water and SeweraQe EnerQV Study On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the City enter into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to conduct a Water and Sewerage Energy Study and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-323 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 7. Fonds d'habilitation municipal vert- etude enerQetiQue relative aux aQueducs et aux eQouts Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la Ville conclue une entente avec la Federation canadienne des municipalites en vue de la realisation d'une etude energetique relative aux aqueducs et aux egouts et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. Results of Public OfferinQ of Surplus City Land On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that: 1. The City of Saint John sell 40 Barker Street, PID Number 55157705 to Canterbury Developments Ltd. for $10,500., plus HST, if applicable in accordance with the terms and conditions in Proposal Call 03-1; that the bid deposit of $525. form part of the purchase price; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents. 2. The City of Saint John sell 93 Duke Street West, PID Number 361667 to Janette MacDonald for $3,300., plus HST, if applicable in accordance with the terms and conditions in Proposal Call 03-1; that the bid deposit of $165. form part of the purchase price; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents; 3. That the bid deposit submitted by Rollin Limited for 93 Duke Street West be returned and The City of Saint John thank Rollin Limited for their interest in bidding on City land; and 4. Staff be authorized to solicit proposals for the listing of the below noted City owned parcels and lots with a Real Estate Agent (s). '# 1 PIDI\I, ...... 1 199 Cranston Avenue 31401 2 26 Lockhart Street 24927 3 13 Foulis and 131 Pugsley Avenue 371948 and 411876 4 Churchill Boulevard 55160691 5 Pidgin Terrace / McLaren Blvd. 55054761 6 50-54 Main Street 37074 and 55159693 7 224-228 Main Street 374256 8 217 Victoria Street 375956 9 Millidge at Somerset 47381 10 Eldersley A venue 55155048,55155055,55155071 and 55055089 11 128 St. John Street West 365338 and 365346 12 643 Fundy Drive - portion 415141 13 360 Ludlow Street 55008155 and 55062087 14 Sea Street 394973 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Resultats de I'appel d'offres de vente de terrains excedants de la Ville Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald 1. QUE The City of Saint John vende Ie terrain situe au 40, rue Barker, portant Ie NID 55157705 a Canterbury Developments Ltd. au montant de 10 500 $, TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu, conformement aux modalites et conditions stipulees a I'appel d'offres numero 03-1; que Ie depot de soumission de 525 $ soit inclus dans Ie prix de vente; et que Ie maire et Ie 90-324 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents de transfert et les documents afferents; 2. QUE The City of Saint John vende Ie terrain situe au 93, rue Duke ouest, portant Ie NID 361667 a 5Janette MacDonald au montant de 3 300 $, TVH en sus, s'il ya lieu, conformement aux modalites et conditions stipulees a I'appel d'offres numero 03-1; que Ie depot de soumission de 165 $ so it inclus dans Ie prix de vente; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents de transfert et les documents afferents; 3. QUE Ie depot de soumission soumis par Rollin Limited pour Ie terrain situe au 93, rue Duke ouest lui soit remis et que The City of Saint John remercie Rollin Limited de I'interet qu'elle porte a soumissionner relativement a I'achat des terrains de la Ville; 4. QUE les employes soient autorises a solliciter des propositions pour permettre aux agents immobiliers de vendre les parcelles et les terrains sous-mentionnes appartenant a la Ville; A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. '#J l"'\""'V~~'Vdelap'"t'.,,,,...... NIlE) 1 199, avenue Cranston 31401 2 26, rue Lockhart 24927 3 13, cour Foulis et 131, avenue 371948 et 411876 Pugsley 4 Boulevard Churchill 55160691 5 Terrasse Pidgin / Boulevard McLaren 55054761 6 50-54, rue Main 37074 et 55159693 7 224-228, rue Main 374256 8 217, rue Victoria 375956 9 Avenue Millidge, au coin de la rue 47381 Somerset 10 Avenue Eldersley 55155048,55155055,55155071 et55055089 11 128, rue St. John ouest 365338 et 365346 12 643, promenade Fundy - parcelle 415141 13 360, rue Ludlow 55008155 et 55062087 14 Rue Sea 394973 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Results of Public Offering of Surplus City Land - Eagle Boulevard and Former DV A Land in Lakewood HeiQhts On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that: 1. The City of Saint John subdivide and sell a 6.5 acre +/- portion of PID Number 456590, being the former LPP land along Eagle Boulevard as generally shown on the submitted plan to North Star Holdings Ltd. for its bid price of $35,100., plus HST, if applicable in accordance with the terms and conditions in Proposal Call 03-2; that the bid deposit of $1,755. form part of the purchase price; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents. 2. The City of Saint John, the vendor, grant North Star Holdings Ltd., the purchaser, an option to purchase PID Number 55158760 together with all that portion of Huxtable Avenue and Lakeview Drive situated north of Willie Avenue, and Gibson Avenue in its entirety, should they be stopped up and closed, less all land required to buffer the City's water tank, as determined by the City; and further that: a. the sale be subject to a 15 metre wide +/- right-of-way from Willie Avenue to the water tank, as generally shown on the submitted plan; 90-325 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 b. that the bid deposit of $3,775. form part of the purchase price; c. upon the closure of the aforesaid portions of street and the subdivision of land for the water tank parcel, the purchaser shall have 90 days to exercise the option to purchase the subject land; d. that the sale of the subject land be in accordance with the terms and conditions in Proposal Call 03-2, a copy having been submitted; e. that the purchaser be advised that The City of Saint John is not explicitly or implicitly obligated to close the aforesaid streets; f. in the event the aforesaid streets are not stopped-up and closed, as proposed herein, the option shall terminate and the deposit shall be returned by the vendor forthwith without interest and neither the vendor nor the purchaser shall have recourse against the other; and g. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the option and related documents; 3. That the bid deposit submitted by Canterbury Development Ltd. and Dunnett Holdings Ltd. be returned and The City of Saint John thank all bidders for their interest. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Resultats de I'appel d'offres de vente des terrains excedants suivants - Ie boulevard Eagle et Ie terrain anterieurement appartenu par Ie ministere des Anciens combattants a Lakewood HeiQhts Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White 1. QUE The City of Saint John procede au lotissement et a la vente d'une parcelle d'environ 6,5 acres d'un terrain portant Ie NID 456590, soit I'ancien terrain utilise a des fins publiques situe au long du boulevard Eagle, comme I'indique de maniere generale Ie plan presente, a North Star Holdings Ltd., a son prix de soumission de 35 100 $, TVH en sus, s'il y a lieu, conformement aux modalites et conditions de I'appel de soumission numero 03-2; que Ie depot de soumission de 1 755 $ so it inclus dans Ie prix de vente; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert et les documents afferents; 2. QUE The City of Saint John, Ie vendeur, concede a North Star Holdings Ltd., I'acheteur, une option d'achat relativement au terrain portant Ie NID 55158760, ainsi que la parcelle integrale du terrain situe a I'avenue Huxtable et a la promenade Lakeview, au nord des avenues Willie et Gibson, dans Ie cas ou ces dernieres devaient etre fermees, a I'exception de la parcelle de terrain qui s'avere necessaire pour tamponner Ie reservoir d'eau de la ville, tel que determine par la Ville et, de plus, a) que la vente so it sujette a une servitude d'une largeur de 15 metres a partir de I'avenue Willie jusqu'au reservoir d'eau, comme I'indique de maniere generale Ie plan presente; b) que Ie depot de soumission de 3 775 $ soit inclus dans Ie prix de vente; c) que suivant la fermeture des portions de rues susmentionnees et Ie lotissement du terrain relatif au reservoir d'eau, I'acheteur dispose de 90 jours afin d'exercer son option d'achat visant Ie terrain susmentionne; d) que la vente dudit terrain soit effectuee conformement aux modalites et conditions stipulees a I'appel d'offres numero 03-2, un exemplaire ayant ete soumis; e) que I'acheteur soit avise que The City of Saint John n'a aucune obligation, formelle ou tacite, de fermer les rues susmentionnees; f) que dans Ie cas ou les rues susmentionnees ne sont pas fermees, tel que propose en vertu des presentes, I'option est resiliee et Ie depot est retourne par Ie vendeur 90-326 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 dans les plus brefs delais, sans interets, Ie vendeur et I'acheteur n'ayant aucun recours I'un contre I'autre; g) que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer telle option ainsi que les documents afferents; 3. que Ie depot de soumission soumis par Canterbury Development Ltd. et Dunnett Holdings Ltd. leur so it remis et The City of Saint John remercie tous les soumissionnaires de leur interet; A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5. Presentation - Fort Howe Master Plan Bernard Morrison, Director of Leisure Services, introduced the presentation on a master plan for Fort Howe development. Jim Sackville outlined the history of Fort Howe, including the fact that it is recognized by Parks Canada as a National Historic Site, and noted the preparation work that has been completed which included input from the public. Mr. Sackville listed the project goals as to develop a world class destination as part of The City of Saint John culture and heritage tourism strategy; to establish a recreation area and passive park for residents; and to develop the project within the context of the City waterfront and inner harbour redevelopment initiative. Proposed goals, objectives and interpretive themes were also presented as outlined in the submitted report, as follows: to create a new venue for the interpretation of Fort Howe's military history, and of Saint John's cultural and natural history; to highlight and interpret the significant role that Fort Howe played in the history of Saint John, in New Brunswick, and in Canada; to take advantage of Fort Howe's spectacular view of the harbour by developing its potential as a tourism destination; to create an interesting and engaging interpretive node on the New Brunswick Trail, and to identify and give the significance of the dramatic geology of the site. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the Fort Howe Master Plan be referred to the City Manager for consideration with the Waterfront and Harbour Passage Development plans and a report back to include priorities, recommendations and pricing estimates. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Presentation du plan d'amenaQement urbain de Fort Howe Bernard Morrison, directeur des Services des loisirs, procede a la presentation du plan d'amenagement urbain de Fort Howe. Jim Sackville commente I'histoire de Fort Howe, soulignant Ie fait que ce dernier est reconnu par Parcs Canada comme etant un lieu national historique et il mentionne que les travaux de preparation sont termines grace a la collaboration du public. M. Sackville affirme que les objectifs du projet sont les suivants : d'amenager un lieu de destination de classe mondiale sous I'egide de la strategie touristique relativement a la culture et au patrimoine de The City of Saint John, d'etablir un lieu de loisirs et un parc pass if pour les residents; et d'elaborer Ie projet dans Ie contexte du secteur riverain et de I'initiative de reamenagement du port interieur. Les objectifs et les themes interpretatifs sont egalement presentes tels que soulignes dans Ie rapport soumis, comme suit: de creer une nouvelle voie pour I'interpretation de I'histoire militaire de Fort Howe et de la culture et de I'histoire naturelle de The City of Saint John; de souligner et d'interpreter Ie role important que Fort Howe joue dans I'histoire de The City of Saint John au Nouveau-Brunswick et au Canada; de profiter du panorama spectaculaire du port offert a Fort Howe en developpant son potentiel en tant que destination touristique; de creer un n03ud attirant d'interet et d'interpretation des Sentiers Nouveau-Brunswick et d'identifier et de signaler I'importance de la geologie frappante du lieu. 90-327 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Ie plan d'amenagement urbain de Fort Howe so it soumis au directeur general aux fins d'etude des projets relatifs au secteur riverain et au passage du port et d'un rapport au conseil portant sur les priorites, les recommandations et les couts prevus. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Presentation - New Brunswick Electoral Office - Proposed Pilot Proiect for Municipal Election on Mav 10. 2004 Referring to a submitted report, Annise Hollies, Chief Electoral Officer and Municipal Electoral Officer of the Province of New Brunswick, presented a proposal to use an electronic method of voting for the May 10, 2004 Municipal election. Ms. Hollies elaborated on the proposed pilot project saying that Saint John has a long ballot which creates challenges, such as difficulty finding workers for the polls, and excessive time in counting votes. She explained that several other cities in Canada are using the machines successfully, with one vote counting machine having the capacity to handle 1500-2000 voters. She further advised that if Council were agreeable to the pilot project, amendments would have to be made to the Municipal Elections Act to implement the system. Ms. Hollies responded to concerns of Council Members, such as small print on the sample ballot, advertising, and accuracy of the machine count, assuring Council that she will explore ideas to address the concerns, and offered Council the opportunity to view the machine in operation in Fredericton in late January. It was requested that a sample package which would include a ballot, be made available to Council as well as an outcome report from other regions using the machine, if one is available. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Council approve the proposed pilot project to implement an automated vote counter as proposed in the Chief Electoral Officer's submitted report for use in the May 10, 2004 Saint John Municipal Election. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Fitzpatrick, Court voting nay. 6. Presentation par Ie Bureau electoral du Nouveau-Brunswick visant Ie projet pilote propose relatif aux elections municipales du 10 mai 2004 Annise Hollies, directrice generale des elections et directrice des elections municipales de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, presente une proposition visant I'utilisation d'un systeme de vote electronique pour les elections municipales du 10 mai 2004. Madame Hollies decrit Ie projet pilote propose en declarant que The City of Saint John possede un long bulletin comportant certains defis, tels que la difficulte a combler les postes aux urnes et Ie temps excessif passe a compter les votes. Elle explique que plusieurs autres vi lies au Canada utilisent Ie systeme efficacement, vu qu'un seul terminal de denombrement des suffrages peut traiter de 1 500 a 2 000 electeurs. De plus, elle avise Ie conseil que des modifications devront etre apportees a la Loi sur les elections municipa/es pour mettre en 03uvre Ie systeme advenant que Ie conseil consente au projet pilote. Madame Hollies adresse les preoccupations des membres du conseil, telles que les caracteres discrets sur Ie modele de bulletin, la publicite et I'exactitude du denombrement des suffrages, et elle assure Ie conseil qu'elle procedera a une etude afin de fournir des reponses a ces questions et offre au conseill'occasion d'observer Ie fonctionnement du systeme a Fredericton a la fin janvier. Une demande est formulee de fournir au conseil comme modele, une trousse comprenant Ie bulletin de vote ainsi qu'un rapport des resultats provenant d'autres regions ou Ie systeme est utilise, si tel rapport est disponible. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie conseil approuve Ie projet pilote propose 90-328 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 pour la mise en 03uvre d'un systeme de denombrement des suffrages tel que propose Ie rapport soumis par la directrice generale des elections aux fins d'utilisation au cours des elections municipales de The City of Saint John Ie 10 mai 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Court ayant vote contre. 10. Lease Number 222 - Saint John Port Authoritv On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager The City of Saint John renew Lease Number 222 with the Saint John Port Authority Corporation for a further three-year term, commencing January 1, 2004, and expiring on December 31, 2006, at an annual rent of $310. per annum, plus HST, if applicable, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Locataire numero 222 - Administration portuaire de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John procede a la reconduction du bail numero 222 entre elle-meme et Saint John Port Authority Corporation pour un terme additionnel de trois (3) ans, a la date d'entree en vigueur du 1er janvier 2004 et a la date d'expiration du 31 decembre 2006, au loyer annuel de 310 $ plus TVH, s'il ya lieu et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer ladite reconduction de bail. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Contract 2003-33 Sanitary Sewer Renewal - Hawthorne Avenue Extension On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Contract 2003-33, Hawthorne Avenue Extension - Sanitary Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $186,390. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Contrat numero 2003-33 relatif a la reparation de conduites d'eau situees au prolonQement de I'avenue Hawthorne Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat 2003-32, relatif a la reparation de conduites d'eau situees au prolongement de I'avenue Hawthorne, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 186 390 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 12. Municipal Plan Amendments - 1382 Hickev Road and 2075 Loch Lomond Road Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that as a result of changes to the New Brunswick registry system, which caused delays in registering Municipal Plan amendments with respect to 1382 Hickey Road and 2075 Loch Lomond Road, time limits specified in the Community Planning Act could not be met for ministerial approval and registration, and require re-advertising and hearing processes for both these properties. 90-329 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager the City reinitiate the amendments to the Municipal Development Plan with respect to 1382 Hickey Road and 2075 Loch Lomond Road. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Modifications au plan municipal relativement au 1382, chemin Hickey et au 2075. chemin Loch Lomond Examen d'un rapport du directeur general declarant que suite aux modifications apportees au systeme d'enregistrement du Nouveau-Brunswick, entralnant ainsi des delais visant les modifications prevues au plan municipal relativement au 1382, chemin Hickey et 2075, chemin Loch Lomond, les delais stipules par les dispositions de la Loi sur I'urbanisme n'ont pu etre respectes aux fins d'approbation et d'enregistrement par Ie ministere et, par consequent, doivent de nouveau faire I'objet d'autorisation de publication et de tenue d'audience. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la Ville entame de nouveau les modifications prevues au plan d'amenagement municipal relativement aux proprietes situees au 1382, chemin Hickey et au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 13. NominatinQ Committee Report The Mayor presented the results of the Nominating Committee Meeting held earlier on this date with the following resolutions approving the recommendations of the Committee as follows. Aquatic Centre Commission On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Mary Linn Stephenson be re- appointed to the Aquatic Centre Commission for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Environment Committee On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Melanie Best Frier be appointed to the Environment Committee for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Community Arts Board On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that John Noddin be appointed to the Saint John Community Arts Board for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Free Public Library On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald 90-330 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 RESOLVED that Nicholas Barfoot, Douglas Spinney, David O'Brien and M. Eileen Travis be re-appointed to the Saint John Free Public Library for a three-year term, and that Don McKim be appointed for a three year term due to the vacancy caused by the passing of Henry Meinhardt. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Ronald Hutton and Delvan G. O'Brien be re-appointed to the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority for a three-year term. Councillor Teed expressed his dismay at the method used for appointments to Committees and Commissions saying that it would be fairer and more inclusive to the public if the vacancies were advertised. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Harbour Station Commission On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Ralph McLenaghan be re-appointed to Harbour Station Commission for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Lord Beaverbrook Rink On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Gordon A. Thorne and Rick Reynolds be re-appointed to the Lord Beaverbrook Rink for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Saint John Parking Commission On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Mike Brown, Shelley Courser and C. Dwight Allaby be re-appointed to the Saint John Parking Commission for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Planning Advisory Committee On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Stephen Horgan and Philip Hovey be re-appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee for a three-year term, and that Michael Butler be appointed for a three-year term filling the vacancy created by the completion of Brian Cunningham's term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-331 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Edward W. Keyes and Anne Marie McGrath be re-appointed to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Saint John Energy On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Patrick Riley be re-appointed to the Saint John Energy Board for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Preservation Review Board On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that Malcolm Boyd be appointed to the Preservation Review Board for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Recreation and Parks Advisory Board On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that Bruce S. Lathan be re-appointed to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board for a three-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Council Committee for Expression of Interest for Development of a New City Hall On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that Mayor Shirley McAlary and Councillors Stephen Fitzpatrick, Victor Fitzgerald, Peter Trites and Eric Teed be appointed to the Council Committee for Expression of Interest for Development of a new City Hall. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Rockwood Park Advisory Board On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that Dorothy Dawson, Douglas Trentowsky, Chris Smith, Deborah MacDonald and Holly Haines be re-appointed to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board for a one-year term. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Rapport du comite des candidatures Le maire presente les resultats de la reunion du comite des candidatures tenue plus tot ce jour, les propositions suivantes refletant I'approbation des recommandations dudit comite : 90-332 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 Commission du centre aQuatiQue Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Mary Linn Stephenson so it nommee de nouveau a sieger a la Commission du centre aquatique pour une periode additionnelle de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite sur I'environnement Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Melanie Best Frier soit nommee a sieger au Comite sur I'environnement pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE John Noddin soit nomme a sieger au Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Bibliotheque publique de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Nicholas Barfoot, Doublas Spinney, David O'Brien et M. Eileen Travis soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au conseil de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans et que Don McKim so it nomme pour une periode de trois ans afin de remplacer feu Henry Meinhardt. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Administration du pont du port de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ronald Hutton et Delvan G. O'Brien soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger a l'Administration du pont du port de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. Le conseiller Teed exprime sa consternation relativement au processus de nomination visant les comites et les commissions et affirme qu'il serait plus equitable et que Ie public serait davantage inclus si les postes vacants etaient publies. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Commission de Harbour Station Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ralph McLenaghan so it nomme pour sieger a la Commission de Harbour Station pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 90-333 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 Patinoire Lord Beaverbrook Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Gordon A. Thorne et Rick Reynolds soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au comite de la Patinoire Lord Beaverbrook pour une peri ode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Mike Brown, Shelley Courser et C. Dwight Allaby soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger a la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Stephen Horgan et Philip Hovey soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme pour une periode de trois ans et que Michael Butler soit nomme pour une periode de trois ans pour remplacer Brian Cunningham dont Ie terme est echu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Bureau des commissaires de la Police de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Edward W. Keyes et Anne Marie McGrath soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au Bureau du commissaire de la police de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Saint John Energy Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Patrick Riley so it nomme de nouveau pour sieger a la Commission de I'energie de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite de revision sur la conservation Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE Malcolm Boyd so it nomme a sieger au Comite de revision sur la conservation pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite consultatif des loisirs et des parcs Proposition du conseiller Desmond 90-334 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Bruce S. Lathan so it nomme de nouveau pour sieger au Comite consultatif des loisirs et des parcs pour une periode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Comite du conseil sur la declaration d'interet relatif a I'amenagement d'un nouvel hotel de ville pour Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Ie maire Shirley MacAlary et les conseillers Stephen Fitzpatrick, Victor Fitzgerald, Peter Trites et Eric Teed soient nommes pour sieger au Comite du conseil sur la declaration d'interet relative a I'amenagement d'un nouvel hotel de ville pour Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE Dorothy Dawson, Douglas Trentowsky, Chris Smith, Deborah MacDonald et Holly Haines soient nommes de nouveau pour sieger au Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood pour une periode d'un an. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Saint John Promotions - Residents' KnowledQe of the City On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that whereas people need to focus on what can be done but to do this they must become more aware of the physical concepts of the City, what it is, why it is as it is and what ramifications flow from its arrangements, and whereas it has been suggested the first step is to ensure citizens know more about the geography of their own City, and that many are unaware of and unfamiliar with sections of the City other than where they live, and whereas the objective of this concept is to have all citizens become more acquainted with the City, its physical attributes, its historical interests and its heritage, and in this way there can be a more positive concept and a greater belief in Saint John, the concept of the development of a programme to ensure our residents adopt the concept of "Know Your City" be referred to the Nominating Committee to bring back a report on how such can be achieved. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 14. Promotion de Saint John - connaissances des residents visant la ville Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase A TTENDU QUE les gens doivent se concentrer sur ce qui est possible d'accomplir mais pour se faire ils doivent connaltre I'etat physique de la ville, ce que cette derniere represente, la raison pour laquelle elle est comme telle et les ramifications qui decoulent des amenagements et, attendu qu'il est suggere que la premiere etape vise a s'assurer que les residents ameliorent leurs connaissances de la geographie de leur propre ville, vu que plusieurs personnes ne connaissent pas I'existence ou n'ont jamais visite d'autres quartiers a I'exception de celui ou ils vivent et, attendu que I'objectif de ce concept est d'encourager les residents a faire connaissance de la ville, les attributs physiques, les points d'interet historiques et Ie patrimoine et, de cette fayon, la voie est ouverte pour generer davantage un concept positif et une confiance en Saint John, soit I'elaboration d'un programme pour assurer a nos residents I'adoption du concept intitule << Connaltre sa ville >>, so it soumis au Comite des candidatures aux fins de redaction d'un rapport relativement aux demarches a entreprendre pour realiser un tel programme. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 90-335 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 15. ImmiQration Needs Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded that a copy of an article dealing with immigration levels be forwarded to Enterprise Saint John for its views. 15. Besoins relatifs a l'immiQration Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant qu'une copie visant les niveaux d'immigration soit soumise a Enterprise Saint John aux fins de commentaires. 16. New Provincial-Municipal FundinQ Formula On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the question of how the new Provincial Municipal Funding Formula will provide adequate and a fair funding for all municipalities be referred to the Commissioner of Finance for a report on its effect for The City of Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 16. Nouvelle formule relative aux subventions provenant de la province et de la Ville Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la question relative ala fayon dont la formule visant les nouvelles subventions provenant de la province et de la Ville parviendra a offrir des subventions equitables et adequates a toutes les municipalites, so it soumise au commissaire des finances aux fins d'un rapport visant son incidence sur The City of Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 17. Proposed Skateboard Park On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that in order to further proceed with the construction of a skateboard park to be located under the viaduct, Council request a presentation of the proposal at an appropriate time. Councillor Chase recognized the coordinated efforts of the Saint John Police Force, staff of Leisure Services, Uptown Saint John and the youth of the City, and acknowledged members of the Skateboard Committee and Constable Jim Flemming present in Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Proiet d'amenaQement d'un parc a planches a roulettes Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE, afin de proceder a la construction d'un parc a planches a roulettes situe en dessous du viaduc, Ie conseil demande la presentation de la proposition en temps opportun. Le conseiller Chase reconnalt les efforts un is du service de Police de Saint John, des employes des Services des loisirs et de Uptown Saint John et des jeunes de la ville et souligne la presence a la reunion des membres du comite sur les planches a roulettes et I'agent de police Jim Fleming. 90-336 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Transit Commission Minutes Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor concerning a request made by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 to have access to the Saint John Transit Commission's minutes at the December 8, 2003 Council meeting. The City Solicitor referring to his report advised Council that in his opinion because Council does not require the Transit Commission to keep minutes, which would make their access effectively controlled by Council, the decision whether or not to allow a person access to Commission minutes is therefore not a decision for Common Council, but rather for the Commission. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor be received for information and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 be informed that access to the Saint John Transit Commission's minutes is controlled by the Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Proces-verbaux de la Commission de transport Examen d'un rapport de I'avocat municipal, relatif a la demande de la section locale 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport, formulee au cours de la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 8 decembre 2003, de lui accorder I'acces aux proces-verbaux de la Commission de transports de Saint John. L'avocat municipal, se reportant a son rapport, avise Ie conseil qu'a son avis, puisque Ie conseil n'exige pas que la Commission de transports redige des proces-verbaux, Ie conseil dans ce cas aurait effectivement Ie controle sur I'accessibilite de ces derniers, la decision de permettre a une personne I'acces aux proces-verbaux releve de la competence de la commission et non pas du conseil communal. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie rapport de I'avocat municipal soit accepte a titre d'information et que la section locale 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport soit avise que I'acces aux proces-verbaux de la Commission des transports de Saint John releve de la competence de la Commission. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Appeal - CanSuQar Inc. Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor, following up on the December 15, 2003 Committee of the Whole meeting, on the matter of a possible appeal of the Orders of Mr. Justice Glennie dated December 10 and 11,2003. The report explained that the Orders prohibited the City's shutting off the water connection to CanSugar Inc. despite the damage which had been caused to the City's system, as well as potential for significant future damage. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that Common Council hereby ratifies the filing of a Motion for Leave to Appeal from the Orders of the Court of Queen's Bench dated December 10 and 11, 2003 in the matter of CanSugar Inc. and The City of Saint John; and further that the City Solicitor or his designate be authorized to file and proceed with an appeal from the said decision, should leave be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Appel - CanSuQar Inc. Examen d'un rapport de mise a jour de I'avocat municipal, relativement a 90-337 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 la reunion en comite plenier du 15 decembre 2003, en matiere de la possibilite de porter en appelles ordonnances de Monsieur Ie juge Glennie en date du 10 et du 11 decembre 2003. Le rapport explique que les ordonnances interdisent a la Ville de fermer Ie branchement du reseau d'aqueduc relie a Can Sugar Inc. en depit des dommages qui ont ete causes au systeme de la Ville et de la possibilite de dommages futurs importants. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE Ie conseil communal ratifie par les presentes Ie depot d'une requete en autorisation d'appel en vertu des ordonnances de la Cour du Banc de la Reine en date du 10 et du 11 decembre 2003, dans I'affaire de CanSugar Inc. c. The City of Saint John et que I'avocat municipal ou son delegue soit autorise a deposer une requete et de poursuivre en appel en vertu dudit jugement, si I'autorisation d'appel est accordee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Sunday ShoppinQ Bv-Iaw On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John" be read a first time. Councillor Fitzpatrick proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Trites, to add Canada Day and New Brunswick Day to the list of Statutory Holidays, submitted as Schedule A, which prohibits retail establishments from being open to the public. Councillor Titus expressed his opinion that Council should not be regulating and fine tuning the details of the by-law. The Mayor called for the question on the amendment, the motion being carried with Councillors Titus, and Desmond voting nay. The Mayor called for the question on the motion that the by-law be read a first time by title with the motion being carried with Councillor Titus voting nay. Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John" be read a second time by title. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting nay. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that third reading of the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John" be tabled for 4 weeks to allow for input on the issue in writing from the public. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Arret relatif au maQasinaQe du dimanche Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White 90-338 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif ala fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Le conseiller Fitzpatrick propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites, afin que Ie jour du Canada et la Fete du Nouveau- Brunswick soient ajoutes a la liste des jours feries, presentee comme I'annexe A, qui interdit I'ouverture des etablissements de vente au detail au public. Le conseiller Titus indique qu'a son sens Ie conseil ne doit pas reglementer et mettre au point les details de I'arrete. Le maire demande que la modification soit mise aux voix et a I'issue du vote, la modification est adoptee, les conseillers Trites et Desmond ayant vote contre. Le maire demande que la proposition telle que modifiee, c'est-a-dire que I'arrete fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture par titre, soit mise aux voix. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif ala fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture par titre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, Ie conseiller Titus ayant vote contre. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE la troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>, soit reportee de 4 semaines afin de permettre au public de donner son avis par ecrit sur la question. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Potential LitiQation 10.2(4){Q) See item number 3. 21. LitiQes possibles - alinea 10.2(4)Q) Voir Ie point numero 3. 22. Third ReadinQ - Street ClosinQ of Roberta Avenue 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. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 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" was read in its entirety. 90-339 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 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" be read a third time by title, 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, "A By-law To Amend a By- law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John". 22. Troisieme lecture relativement a la fermeture de 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 lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. 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 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture par titre, que ledit arrete soit 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 modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 23. City of Saint John Pension Board - LeQal Opinion 10.2(4){f) See item number 3. 23. Commission des pensions de The City of Saint John - avis iuridiQue 10.2(4)f) Voir Ie point numero 3. 24. Request to Amend Subdivision Bv-Iaw - Park Wood Developments Ltd. Consideration was given to a request by Park Wood Developments Ltd. to amend the Subdivision By-law by removing the requirement of developers to complete a bond/letter of credit which ensures final completion of subdivision infrastructure. In the letter submitted by Park Wood Developments, it was explained that the bond/letter of credit would be offset by the Residential Infrastructure Assistance grant paid to the developer. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the letter requesting amendments to the Subdivision By-law from Park Wood Developments Ltd. be referred to the City Manager for inquiry. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Demande de modification de I'arrete de lotissement relatif a Park Wood Developments Ltd. Examen d'une demande adressee par Park Wood Developments Ltd. pour modifier I'arrete de lotissement en supprimant I'exigence des promoteurs, laquelle 90-340 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 12, 2004/LE 12 JANVIER 2004 consiste a remplir une lettre de credit ou une caution qui assure la fin des travaux de I'infrastructure du lotissement. Dans la lettre envoyee par Park Wood Developments, il est explique que la caution ou la lettre de credit serait compensee par la subvention du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle accordee au promoteur. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick QUE la lettre de demande de modifications apportees a I'arrete relatif au lotissement, reyue de Park Wood Developments Ltd., soit transmise au directeur general aux fins d'examen. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 40. Common Clerk/greffier communal