2004-02-09_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint
John, on Monday, the 9thth day of February AD. 2004, at 6:30 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites
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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; A Bodechon,
Deputy Police Chief; 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 9 fevrier 2004 a 18 h 30, les personnes
suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court,
Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites;
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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; A Bodechon, chef de
police adjoint; 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 and offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 2, 2004 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal du 2 fevrier 2004 soit adopte.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Aoenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3A. Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 9, 2004 as Heritage Week
and Monday, February 16, 2004 as Heritage Day in The City of Saint John, and
welcomed a local choral group, The Sea Belles, who performed for Council and the
public.
3A. Proclamations
Le maire declare que la semaine du 9 fevrier 2004 est la semaine du
patrimoine et que Ie lundi 16 fevrier 2004 est Ie jour du patrimoine dans The City of Saint
John et elle accueille la chorale locale, The Sea Belles, qui offrent une representation au
conseil et au public.
4. Atlantic Health Sciences - Saint John Community Health Centre
Bill Teed, Chair of Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, referring to a
submitted report which included electronic slides, began his presentation by explaining
that the Saint John Community Health Centre and Saint Joseph's Health Care Centre,
are integral components of the Atlantic Health Science Corporation, and is one of
12 facilities of its kind in the Province. He added that the services offered at St. Joseph's
Health Centre, such as the Health and Aging program, the Women's Health Centre and
the Medical/Surgical Day Hospital, are unique bringing together doctors, nurses, nurse
practitioners, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists and other health care
professionals to care for people in the community who do not have family doctors.
Other programs and services presented were, "Baby Think it Over", a
program to help reduce the teen pregnancy rate, "Menopositive Thinking" which provides
information on Menopause, and a walk-in service providing care to individuals with minor
medical issues.
Referring to submitted preliminary drawings, Mr. Teed reported on the
facility of the Community Health Centre, advising that a construction contract for $1.1
million was awarded in December, 2003 with construction to begin in February, 2004.
It was noted that the Saint John Community Health Centre operates with
the assistance of a Community Advisory Council currently chaired by Bill Butler.
4. Sciences de la sante de l'AtlantiQue - Centre de sante communautaire de Saint
John
Bill Teed, president de la Corporation des sciences de la sante de
l'Atlantique, se reportant au rapport presente comprenant des diapositives electroniques,
commence sa presentation en expliquant que Ie Centre de sante communautaire de
Saint John et Ie centre de sante Saint Joseph sont des composantes integrales de la
Corporation des sciences de la sante de l'Atlantique, un emplacement parmi douze de
ce type dans la province. II ajoute que Ie centre de sante Saint Joseph offre des services
uniques, tels que Ie programme relatif a la sante et Ie vieillissement, Ie centre de sante
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pour les femmes et I'hopital de jour; et qu'il rassemble les medecins, les infirmieres, les
infirmieres praticiennes, les travailleurs sociaux, les dieteticiens, les therapeutes
occupationnels, et autres professionnels de la sante pour soigner les personnes de la
collectivite qui ne beneficient pas de services de medecins omnipraticiens.
II presente d'autres programmes et services, tels que Ie programme
intitule << Baby Think it Over >> conyu pour reduire Ie taux de conception parmi les
adolescentes, Ie programme << Menopause Thinking >> qui fournit des informations
relatives a la menopause ainsi qu'un service de patient ambulatoire pour traiter les
personnes qui souffrent de problemes medicaux mineurs.
Se reportant a des dessins preliminaires presentes, M. Teed indique
qu'un contrat de construction d'une valeur de 1,1 million de dollars a ete octroye au
Centre de sante communautaire en decembre 2003 et que les travaux de construction
sont prevus en fevrier 2004.
II indique que Ie Centre de sante communautaire de Saint John est dirige
par un conseil consultatif communautaire preside a I'heure actuelle par Bill Butler.
5. Fundv Skateboard Association
Representing the Fundy Skateboard Association, Trevor Snow, Chair,
Cory Hodges, Secretary and Constable Jim Flemming of the Saint John Police Force
submitted an electronic slide presentation with attached letters and a petition in support
of a skateboard park. The speakers provided background on the development of the
Association, including an insight into the research carried out in an attempt to establish a
skateboard park in Saint John. They cited findings from various studies noted in the
submitted report, such as, "Society can save up to $2 million, by keeping one youth over
a life time out of the criminal justice system", and presented the notion that
skateboarding can help by providing an affordable and accessible form of positive
recreation for urban youth.
The presenters addressed the issue of risk management as it relates to
skateboarding calling attention to the claim that as of May 2003 there had not been a
single skateboard related claim against any Canadian municipality. He advised that his
group will address the potential risks involved by proposing to locate a professionally
designed and constructed skateboard park in a safe area which would be maintained
and inspected. The preferred site was indicated as the area under the Main Street
Viaduct. Council heard the reasons for preferring the Viaduct site which included: easy
access and visibility, easy relocation of skateboarders, the location being near Harbour
Station offering potential for event partnerships, the site being an open, visible area for
security reasons providing for easy police patrol.
Summarizing the presentation, the Fundy Skateboard Association, in
partnership with the Saint John Police Force, proposed the development of the finest
skateboard park on the upper eastern seaboard on land under the Viaduct, as
recommended by the Waterfront Development Commission. The presenters noted that a
skateboard park can help draw tourists to a re-vitalized waterfront; help retain and attract
new residents, particularly youth, and emphasized that the promotion of positive
recreational opportunities for all youth, helps to curb crime and build an inclusive active
community, with all its inherent benefits.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that Council authorize the following:
1. Establish a committee for Fundy Skate Park;
2. City Staff work with the committee to pursue access to the proposed location;
3. If access is granted, proceed with the design of the park in the proposed location;
4. Develop partnerships to build a skateboard park, and
5. Return to Council prior to any construction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5. Fundv Skateboard Association
Trevor Snow, president, et Cory Hodges, secretaire, de Fundy
Skateboard Association, ainsi que I'agent de police Jim Flemming, service de police de
Saint John, presentent un diaporama, la correspondance connexe et une petition a
I'appui d'un planchodrome. Les presentateurs retracent I'historique de la croissance de
I'association et presentent un aperyu de la recherche entreprise afin de tenter d'etablir
un planchodrome dans Saint John. lis citent les resultats provenant de diverses etudes
indiquees dans Ie rapport presente, tels que Ie fait que << la collectivite peut economiser
jusqu'a 2 millions de dollars en evitant, au cours d'une vie, qu'un adolescent soit traite
par Ie systeme judiciaire >> et, ils avancent Ie concept que Ie planchodrome offre un
moyen de divertissement positif, economique et accessible pour les jeunes en milieu
urbain.
Les presentateurs adressent la question de la gestion des risques
associes au planchodrome en soulignant que depuis mai 2003, aucune reclamation
relative aux activites Iiees a la planche a roulettes n'a ete intentee contre une
municipalite a I'echelle nationale. Tout risque eventuel sera considere en proposant
d'amenager un planchodrome conyu et construit par des professionnels dans un lieu
securitaire, entretenu et inspecte. L'emplacement de choix, tel qu'indique, est situe en
dessous du viaduc de la rue Main. Les considerations relatives au choix de
I'emplacement sous Ie viaduc sont les suivantes : accessibilite et visibilite, facilite de
deplacement des planchistes, emplacement pres de Harbour Station, offrant ainsi des
possibilites d'association pour la presentation d'evenements et, aux fins de securite, la
surveillance policiere est facile a assurer puisqu'il s'agit d'un emplacement hautement
expose et visible.
En resumant la presentation, la Fundy Skateboard Association, en
collaboration avec Ie service de police de Saint John, propose la construction du
meilleur planchodrome dans la region cotiere du nord-est, sous Ie viaduc, tel que Ie
recommande la Waterfront Development Commission. Les presentateurs indiquent
qu'un planchodrome pourrait aider a attirer les touristes au secteur riverain revitalise, a
retenir et a attirer de nouveaux residents, les jeunes en particulier et, ils soulignent que
la promotion d'activites positives de divertissement pour tous les jeunes aide a reduire la
criminalite et a fonder une collectivite active inclusive, comportant tous les avantages
inherents.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie conseil autorise ce qui suit:
1. I'etablissement d'un comite relatif au planchodrome Fundy;
2. la collaboration du personnel municipal avec Ie comite pour permettre I'acces a
I'emplacement propose;
3. la conception du planchodrome a I'emplacement propose si I'acces a celui-ci est
accorde;
4. I'etablissement de partenariats pour permettre la construction du planchodrome;
5. Ie report au conseil avant de proceder aux travaux de construction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. EnQaQement of EnQineerinQ Consultants - 2004 Capital ProQram
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for Engagement of Professional
Services, Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of
engineering consultants to carry out design and construction management services for
the 2004 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital Programs with the
proposed consultants identified in the submitted Consultant Engagements chart.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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6. Nomination d'inoenieurs-conseils - Prooramme d'immobilisation de 2004
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la ville relativement au recours a des
services professionnels, Ie conseil autorise Ie personnel a entretenir des negociations
relativement au recours a des ingenieurs-conseils afin d'effectuer les services de gestion
visant la conception et la construction au moyen du programme de fonds relatif au
service d'eau et d'egouts pour 2004 et Ie programme de fonds general d'immobilisation,
les conseillers etant identifies au tableau presente indiquant les services de conseillers.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Dangerous and Unsightly Condition of
Vacant Buildino Located at 38 St. James Street
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager on the issue of
the dangerous and unsightly condition of a vacant building at 38 St. James Street in
which he advised Council that the building poses a threat to neighbouring residents and
properties. He further reported that the owner, Marie Darling, is not able to repair or
demolish the building and has offered to give the building and property to the City at no
charge in order for the City to expedite the demolition.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John:
1. acquire the fee simple absolute interest in 38 St. James Street, PID Number
2394, as generally shown on the submitted plan from Marie Darling, for $1.00;
2. pay any outstanding Real Property taxes;
3. administer and pay all legal requirements related to this acquisition to a
maximum of $350., HST included, on behalf of Marie Darling, and
4. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any document
necessary to finalize this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Conditions dangereuses et inesthetiques de I'immeuble inoccupe situe au
38. rue St. James
Examen d'un rapport du directeur general relativement a la question des
conditions dangereuses et inesthetiques de I'immeuble inoccupe situe au 38, rue
St. James, dans lequel il declare au conseil que led it immeuble pose un danger aux
residents et aux proprietes du quartier. De plus, il indique que la proprietaire,
Marie Darling, n'est pas en mesure de reparer ou de demolir I'immeuble et qu'elle offre
gratuitement I'immeuble et la propriete a la ville afin que cette derniere accelere telle
demolition.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
The City of Saint John procede a :
1. I'acquisition en fief simple et interet absolu de la propriete appartenant a Marie
Darling, situee au 38, rue St. James, portant Ie NID 2394, comme Ie montre de maniere
generale Ie plan presente, pour Ie montant de 1 $;
2. I'acquittement de tout impot foncier non regie;
3. I'administration et Ie paiement de toute prescription juridique relative a ladite
acquisition, jusqu'au montant maximal de 350 $, TVH incluse, au nom de Marie Darling;
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4. et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents
requis afin de conclure cette transaction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Mayor's Presentation to the
Banoor Reoion Chamber of Commerce
The Mayor highlighted contents of her submitted presentation given to the
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce on January 21,2004 emphasizing the long-
standing positive relationship between Bangor and Saint John citing the joint efforts on
the East-West Highway initiative. The Mayor continued by commenting on the
opportunities available for advancing the two Cities, particularly in the areas of
transportation, economic development and tourism. As a model, she made reference to
the Continental Transportation Corridor Analysis, a multi-state coalition led by the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation established to accommodate trade and
tourism, to expand economic development and growth opportunities through improved
transportation routes, to identify transportation infrastructure needs to take advantage of
these opportunities, and to develop strategies for pursuing non-traditional sources of
funding for the necessary transportation improvements.
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the presentation delivered by the
Mayor to the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce on January 21,2004 and presented
to Council at this meeting be received for information
After discussion on the resolution Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew the
motion with the consent of Council, allowing for another motion which follows.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that Council endorse the
establishment of the International North-East Strategic Alliance for Economic Leadership
as proposed and that a working group be established in Saint John with further
discussion to take place with the delegates from Bangor at the next meeting in the
Spring.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Presentation a la chambre de commerce de Bangor
(Banoor Reoion Chamber of Commerce)
Le maire expose Ie contenu de sa presentation a la chambre de
commerce de Bangor (Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce), Ie 21 janvier 2004,
soulignant les relations positives de longue date entre les vi lies de Bangor et de Saint
John, citant les efforts conjoints de I'initiative visant la route est-ouest. Elle poursuit avec
des commentaires relatifs aux occasions disponibles relativement aux progres prevus
par les deux villes, surtout en matiere de transport, de developpement economique et de
tourisme. Comme modele, elle souleve I'analyse relative au corridor de transport
continental, (Continental Transportation Corridor), une coalition entre plusieurs etats
dirigee par Ie ministere du transport de la Pennsylvanie (Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation), etabli afin de pourvoir aux besoins du commerce et du tourisme,
d'elargir Ie developpement economique et les occasions de croissance par I'entremise
de routes de transport ameliorees afin de determiner les besoins en matiere de transport
et d'infrastructure, de beneficier de ces occasions, d'elaborer des strategies et de
poursuivre des sources non traditionnelles de subvention pour apporter les
ameliorations necessaires au systeme de transport.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la presentation du maire ala chambre de
commerce de Bangor Ie 21 janvier 2004 et presentee au conseil ce jour, so it acceptee a
titre d'information.
Apres discussion de la resolution, Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick retire sa
proposition avec I'appui du conseil, ajoutant ainsi la proposition suivante :
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Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie conseil approuve I'etablissement de
I'alliance International North-East Strategic Alliance for Economic Leadership, qu'un
groupe de travail soit etabli a Saint John et que des discussions supplementaires soient
entamees avec les delegues de Bangor a la prochaine reunion au printemps.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Mini Skatino Museum Located at Lilv Lake
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the feasibility of developing a
museum relating to skating and matters related to skating be referred to the City
Manager for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
9. Petit musee de patinaoe situe au lac Lilv
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la question de faisabilite relative a
I'amenagement d'un musee relatif au patinage et aux sujets lies au patinage soit
transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
10. Heritaoe Week and Canada Flao Dav
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the Council of The City of Saint
John urge the citizens of the City to recognize Canada Flag Day during Heritage Week
and ask the citizens that on February 15th, they wear a Canadian Flag or cause a
Canadian Flag to be displayed or flown at their homes or businesses.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Semaine du patrimoine et jour du drapeau national du Canada
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie conseil de The City of Saint John
encourage les residents de la ville a reconnaltre Ie jour du drapeau national du Canada
pendant la semaine du patrimoine et qu'il prie les residents de porter un drapeau
national Ie 15 fevrier ou d'afficher ou hisser un drapeau national sur leur propriete ou
commerce.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. New Police Headquarters
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to
negotiate the purchase of land to locate the new Police Headquarters facility, and DFS
Architects in collaboration with Nelson Wong Architects Ltd. be engaged to complete the
detailed design requirements on the new Police Headquarters facility by December
2004, if possible.
Councillor Titus read contents from his prepared text offering his support
for the construction of a new Police Headquarters stating that based on six studies
undertaken over several years, the present facility is inadequate and does not meet
minimum standards. He gave examples such as poor ventilation for specialized services,
victims and violent offenders being forced into the same spaces, lack of private spaces,
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lack of adequate security, and duplication of equipment as a result of poor design. He
advised that he supported the proposed location bordering on the Central Peninsula. He
further noted that it would be expected that there be a tax increase to support the project
and the debt costs would probably be paid for over a twenty-five year span.
Discussion followed with Councillor Ball suggesting that the Police
Commission deliver a presentation to the public to inform them of the inadequacies of
the present facility and other details of interest to the public.
Councillors Teed and Fitzgerald acknowledged the need for a new Police
Headquarters, and expressed their concern with proceeding with the project at this time,
given that financial implications, including taxes, have not yet been determined.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting
nay.
11. Nouveau Quartier oeneral du service de police
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie directeur general soit autorise a negocier
les conditions relatives a I'acquisition d'un terrain pour abriter Ie nouveau quartier
general du service de police.
Le conseiller Titus procede a la lecture d'un texte redige en appui de la
construction d'un nouveau quartier general du service de police et s'appuyant sur six
etudes entreprises au cours de plusieurs annees, il declare que I'emplacement actuel
est inadequat et ne repond pas aux normes minimales. II offre des exemples, tels que la
mauvaise ventilation pour les services specialises, les victimes et les agresseurs
violents etant forces a partager les memes espaces, Ie manque de securite adequate et
la duplication d'equipement en raison d'une pietre conception. II declare qu'il appuie
I'emplacement propose situe en bordure de la peninsule centrale. De plus, il ajoute
qu'une hausse de taxe est prevue afin de soutenir Ie projet, les paiements etant
probablement etales au cours d'une periode de vingt-cinq ans.
Subsequemment, une discussion se poursuit, Ie conseiller Ball suggerant
que la commission de police adresse Ie public afin de I'aviser des lacunes de
I'emplacement actuel et d'autres details d'interet public.
Les conseillers Teed et Fitzgerald reconnaissent Ie besoin d'un nouveau
quartier general du service de police et expriment leurs preoccupations relatives a la
mise en 03uvre du projet a ce moment, vu que les considerations financieres, y compris
les taxes, n'ont pas ete determinees jusqu'a maintenant.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote
contre.
12{a) Sunday Shoppino
On motion of Councillor Trites
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" as amended to
allow for Sunday Shopping be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the Closing of Retail
Establishments in The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Trites
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" as amended to
allow for Sunday Shopping be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common
Seal be affixed thereto.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law Related to the
Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John".
The Mayor announced that the By-law is now in place and that stores
may remain open on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the issue of Sunday opening of
the Saint John City Market be referred to the City Solicitor to review the unique situation
of the City Market with a view to creating an amendment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12 (b) (c) and (d) Letters Opposino the Amendment to the Bv-Iaw
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
"By-law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in The City of Saint John" be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting before third reading by title of
the By-law.)
12{a) Maoasinaoe Ie dimanche
Proposition du conseiller Trites
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 >>, tel que modifie afin
de permettre Ie magasinage Ie dimanche, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif ala fermeture des etablissements de
vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >> soit lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif ala fermeture
des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>, tel que modifie afin
de permettre Ie magasinage Ie dimanche, 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 relatif a la fermeture
des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint John >>.
Le maire declare que I'arrete entre en vigueur a partir de ce jour et que
les etablissements de vente au detail ont Ie droit de demeurer ouverts Ie dimanche entre
12 h et 17 h.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la question visant I'ouverture Ie dimanche du
marche municipal de Saint John soit transmise a I'avocat municipal aux fins d'etude de
la situation unique du marche en vue de la redaction d'une modification a I'arrete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12(b), (C), et (d). Correspondance relative a I'opposition visant telle modification
apportee a I'arrete
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la correspondance relative a I'arrete intitule <<Arrete
relatif a la fermeture des etablissements de vente au detail dans The City of Saint
John >> so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Titus se retire de la reunion avant la troisieme lecture par
titre de I'arrete.)
13. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 350 Ashburn Road
The Common Clerk advised that a Public Presentation was given on a
proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, a
parcel of land located at 350 Ashburn Road from Low Density Residential to Light
Industrial to permit the establishment of a retail home sales lot as requested by Hughes
Surveys and Consultants Inc. on behalf of Barsa Ventures Ltd., and that the required
advertising has been completed with no written objections received.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the application for a proposed
Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, a parcel of land
located at 350 Ashburn Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial as
requested by Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc. on behalf of Barsa Ventures Ltd. 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,
March 15, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au
350. chemin Ashburn
Le greffier communal indique qu'une presentation publique s'est tenue
relativement au projet de modification visant Ie plan municipal en vue de modifier la
designation, a I'annexe 2A, d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 350, chemin Ashburn, de
zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, afin de permettre
I'etablissement d'un terrain de vente de maisons au detail, a la demande de Hughes
Surveys and Consultants Inc., au nom de Barsa Ventures Ltd. 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 conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la demande relative au projet de modification
du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2A, la designation d'une parcelle de
terrain situe au 350, chemin Ashburn, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible
densite a zone d'industrie legere, a la demande de Hughes Surveys and
Consultants Inc. au nom de Barsa Ventures Ltd., so it soumise au comite consultatif
d'urbanisme aux fins d'un rapport et recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet
egard soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie lundi 15 mars 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Letter from Saint John Community Arts Board Congratulating
Council and Staff on Their Recoonition of Arts and Culture
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Community Arts Board congratulating Council and staff on their recognition of arts and
culture with the inclusion of a full page of a twelve-page budget document devoted to the
area of arts and culture be received for information.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Lettre rec;ue du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John adressee au
conseil et aux employes, les felicitant de la reconnaissance qu'ils accordent
aux arts et a la culture
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre de felicitations reyue du Conseil des
arts communautaires de Saint John, adressee au conseil et aux employes municipaux,
relative a la reconnaissance que ces derniers temoignent aux arts et a la culture, y
compris une page integrale prise d'un budget de douze pages visant Ie domaine des arts
et de la culture, soit acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 15.
Common Clerk/greffier communal