2004-02-16_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 16th day of February AD. 2004, at 5:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites
- and -
1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett,
Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner
of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; C.
Cogswell, Chief of Police; B. Morrison, Director of Leisure
Services; P. Hanlon, Manager of Water & Sewerage Services;
S. Galbraith, Director of Works; 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 16 fevrier 2004 a 17 h, les personnes suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Le maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites;
1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A
Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services administratifs;
P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird,
commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards,
commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; R.
Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell, chef de police;
B. Morrison, directeur du service des loisirs; P. Hanlon, directeur
des services d'eau et d'egouts; S. Galbraith, directeur des
travaux publics; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general
adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order with Norman Tuplin, Sheila
Croteeu and Cathy Young, all representing the Aboriginal Community, offering the
opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary, accompagne de
Norman Tuplin, Sheila Croteeu et Cathy Young, representant la collectivite autochtone,
qui recitent la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 9, 2004 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal du 9 fevrier 2004 soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Aoenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with item number 18, Potential Litigation Issue, referred to closed Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it
adopte moyennant Ie report du point 18, Litiges possibles, a la reunion privee en comite
plenier.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 16, 2004 as "Guide - Scout
Week" and February 15, 2004 as National Flag of Canada Day in The City of Saint John.
The Mayor offered condolences to the family and friends of the late Peter
Murray noting that he was a former member of Council of The City of Saint John.
4. Proclamations
Le maire declare que la semaine du 16 fevrier 2004 est la semaine du
scoutisme et du guidisme et que Ie 15 fevrier 2004 est Ie jour du drapeau national du
Canada dans The City of Saint John.
Le maire offre ses condoleances a la famille et aux am is de feu Peter
Murray et elle mentionne qu'il fut ancien membre du conseil communal de The City of
Saint John.
8a. Award of Tender - Saint John Waterfront Development
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the City:
1. in the event the City has, by noon of February 20, 2004, acquired from the
Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority and NB Southern Railway Company Limited
the right to construct, operate and maintain the Simonds Section of the Harbour
Passage, Phase II Project, or those land owners have, by noon of February 20,
2004, provided in writing to the City and to the City's satisfaction, permission to
enter upon the respective lands for the purpose of constructing, operating and
maintaining the Simonds Section of the Harbour Passage, Phase II Project, and
committed to execute in due course the formal documentation required by the
City in that regard, advise Meridian Management Inc. pursuant to the terms of
Contract No. 2003-25 to proceed with the Simonds Section of the Project, Items
4, 5 and 6 of the Total Stipulated Lump Sum Price totalling $461,000.00 inclusive
of HST;
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2. that the funds allocated for Harbour Passage in the 2004 Capital Budget be
made available; and
3. that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation
necessary in this regard.
Councillor Teed suggested that the matter be referred to allow more time to
explore issues such as a dangerous crossing.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting
nay.
8b. Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership Request to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the request of Saint John
Waterfront Development Partnership to present to Council be approved for the March 1,
2004 meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8a. Attribution de soumission - Partenariat d'amenagement du littoral de
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la Ville:
1. advenant que la Ville acquiere, au plus tard a midi Ie 20 fevrier 2004, de
l'Administration du pont du port de Saint John et du chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-
Brunswick, Ie droit de construire, d'exploiter et d'entretenir Ie quartier Simonds de la
phase II du projet du passage du port; ou que ces proprietaires, au plus tard a midi Ie
20 fevrier 2004, transmettent par ecrit a la Ville et a la satisfaction de cette derniere, la
permission d'acceder aux terrains respectifs dans Ie but de construire, d'exploiter et
d'entretenir Ie quartier Simonds de la phase II du projet du passage du port et, qu'ils
s'engagent a signer au moment opportun la documentation officielle requise par la Ville
a cet egard, d'aviser Meridian Management Inc., en vertu des conditions stipulees au
contrat nO 2003-25, de poursuivre avec Ie quartier Simonds du projet et des
points 4, 5 et 6 du prix forfaitaire stipule au montant de 461 000 $, TVH incluse;
2. so it mis a la disposition du passage du port les fonds qui y sont attribues dans Ie
budget d'immobilisation de 2004;
3. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation
requise a cet egard.
Le conseiller Teed suggere que la question soit reportee afin d'accorder
du temps supplementaire pour etudier les problemes, tels que les franchissements
dangereux.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote
contre.
8b. Partenariat d'amenagement du littoral de Saint John - Demande de
presentation devant Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la demande du Partenariat d'amenagement
du littoral de Saint John en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseille
1 er mars 2004 so it approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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9. RescindinQ of Earlier Resolution - Sale of Atlantic Avenue (Closed Street)
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding the
sale of land known as the former portion of Atlantic Avenue which was closed at the
request of 501226 N.B. Ltd. and adopted by Common Council resolution of January 19,
2004. The report advised that the July 23, 2001 resolution (or portion thereof) relating to
this matter should be rescinded and amended.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that:
1. the letter of December 4, 2003 from Stephen Ritchie advising The City of Saint
John that 501226 N.B. Ltd. is no longer interested in acquiring PID Number
55157051 (being a former portion of Atlantic Avenue) be received and filed; and
2. Common Council amend its resolution of July 23, 2001, pertaining to a request to
close an undeveloped portion of Atlantic Avenue by deleting: "and in the event
the subject portion of Atlantic A venue is stopped up and closed, The City of Saint
John sell, subject to any easements required for municipal service, the 310m2.:!:
portion of closed street, as generally shown on the submitted plan to 501226
N.B. Ltd. for the purchase price of $7,200 plus HST, if applicable".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Annulation d'une resolution precedente relative a la vente d'une parcelle sur
I'avenue Atlantic (rue fermee)
Examen d'un rapport soumis par Ie directeur general relatif a la vente
d'un terrain, so it I'ancienne parcelle de I'avenue Atlantic, fermee a la demande de la
societe 501226 N.-B. Ltd., et approuvee en vertu d'une resolution du conseil communal
en date du 19 janvier 2004. Le rapport affirme que la resolution en date du
23 juillet 2001 (ou une partie de celle-ci) relative a cette affaire, doit etre resiliee ou
modifiee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE:
1. la correspondance en date du 4 decembre 2003, reyue de Stephen Ritchie,
declarant a The City of Saint John que la societe 501226 N.-B. Ltd. n'a plus
I'intention d'acquerir la parcelle d'un terrain portant Ie NID 55157051 (soit une
ancienne parcelle de I'avenue Atlantic) soit acceptee et deposee au dossier;
2. Ie conseil communal modifie la resolution en date du 23 juillet 2001 relative a la
demande de fermeture d'une parcelle non amenagee de I'avenue Atlantic, en
supprimant Ie texte suivant : << advenant I'interruption et la fermeture de ladite
parcelle de I'avenue Atlantic, The City of Saint John vende, sous reserve d'une
servitude aux fins de services municipaux, environ 310 m2 de la rue fermee,
comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan presente, a la societe 501226 N.-
B. Ltd., au prix d'achat de 7200 $, TVH en sus, s'i! y a lieu. >>
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Residential Infrastructure Assistance
Numbers 24 and 25 - David Street and Boar's Head Road
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council approve Residential Infrastructure Assistance for:
Number 24 - Johanthan Boyle development of 30 one family homes off David Street with
an estimated 2004 expenditure of $36,000; and Number 25 - Barsa Ventures Ltd.
development of Cambridge Estates with the potential of 180 one and two family units
and an estimated 2004 expenditure of $120,000.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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10. Demandes nOs 24 et 25 dans Ie cadre du programme d'aide a I'infrastructure
residentielle - rue David et chemin Boar's Head
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal approuve les demandes suivantes dans Ie cadre du programme
d'aide a I'infrastructure residentielle : Numero 24 : de Johanthan Boyle, I'amenagement
de 30 residences unifamiliales donnant sur la rue David, aux couts prevus pour 2004 de
36000 $; Numero 25: de Barsa Ventures Ltd., I'amenagement du lotissement
Cambridge Estates, prevoyant 180 habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales et des couts
prevus pour 2004 de 120000 $.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Request to Stop-up and Close a Portion of Edward Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council:
1. authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a
by-law to stop-up and close a 2,468 m2 +/- portion of Edward Street situated
north of the Reserved Street as generally shown on the submitted plan;
2. in the event the subject portion of Edward Street is stopped-up and closed, The
City of Saint John sell, subject to an easement for municipal services, the 2,468
m2 +/- of closed street, as generally shown on the submitted plan, to Canterbury
Developments Ltd. for $1,000. plus HST (if applicable), survey costs (if paid by
the City), and advertising costs (including translation); and that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to sign transfer and related documents;
3. Canterbury Developments Ltd. be advised that The City of Saint John is not
explicitly or implicitly obligated to stop-up and close the subject portion of Edward
Street.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Demande d'interruption de la circulation et de fermeture d'un tronc;on de la
rue Edward
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal:
1. autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un arrete visant
a interrompre la circulation et a fermer un tronyon d'une superficie d'environ
2 468 m2 d'une parcelle de la rue Edward situee au nord de la rue reservee,
comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan presente;
2. advenant I'interruption et la fermeture de ladite parcelle de la rue Edward, The
City of Saint John vende, sous reserve d'une servitude aux fins de services
municipaux, environ 2 468 m2 de la rue fermee, comme Ie montre de maniere
generale Ie plan presente, a Canterbury Developments Ltd., pour la somme de
1 000 $, TVH en sus (s'il y a lieu), plus les frais d'arpentage (si ceux-ci sont
acquittes par la Ville) et les frais de publicite (y compris la traduction); et que Ie
maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents de
transfert et les documents afferents;
3. Canterbury Developments Ltd. so it avise que The City of Saint John n'a aucune
obligation, formelle ou tacite, d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer Ie tronyon
de la rue Edward.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12. Design and Construction Management -
West Saint John Water System ReconfiQuration
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited for engineering services, design and
construction management, for the West Saint John - Water System Reconfiguration be
accepted as outlined in the submitted document.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Gestion de la conception et de la construction - reconfiguration du reseau
d'aQueduc dans Ie secteur ouest de la ville
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la proposition de CBCL Limited so it acceptee, telle qu'etablie dans Ie document soumis,
relativement aux services d'ingenierie en matiere de conception et construction, visant la
reconfiguration du reseau d'aqueduc dans Ie secteur ouest de The City of Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Greater Saint John Community Economic
Development AQencv - City Representation Attendance
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that in future if the Mayor is unable to
attend any meeting of the Greater Saint John Community Economic Development
Agency, also known as Enterprise Saint John, every effort be made to have a Council
member attend in the Mayor's place.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency -
Participation du representant de la ville
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE, advenant I'impossibilite du maire d'assister a
une reunion de la Greater Saint John Community Economic Development Agency, aussi
connue sous Ie nom de Enterprise Saint John, tous les efforts soient deployes afin qu'un
membre du conseil y assiste a son nom.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Mini SkatinQ Museum at Lilv Lake
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the feasibility of developing a
museum or display at Lily Lake relating to skating and matters respecting skating be
referred to the Rockwood Park Advisory Board for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
14. Petit musee de patinaQe 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 ou une exhibition relatifs au patinage et aux sujets lies au
patinage, so it transmise au Conseil consultatif du parc Rockwood.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
15. Re-zoninQ of Chown Field - 50 Paul Harris Street
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, to lift from
the table the issue of the proposed re-zoning of Chown Field, 50 Paul Harris Street.
15. RezonaQe du terrain Chown situe au 50. rue Paul Harris
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
voulant que soit soumis aux fins de discussion, la question relative au projet de
rezonage du terrain Chown situe au 50, rue Paul Harris.
16. Possible Reduction or Elimination of the Provincial Film Labour Tax Credit
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Ball in which he calls
attention to the issue of a possible reduction or elimination of the Provincial Film Labour
Tax Credit, advising that this tax credit is essential to the survival of the film industry in
New Brunswick and an important aspect of economic development for Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that Common Council send a letter to
the Premier, and Honourable Jeannot Volpe, Minister of Finance for the Province of New
Brunswick, with copies to local MLA's strongly opposing the reduction or elimination of
the Provincial Film Labour Tax Credit.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(The Deputy Mayor entered the meeting during discussions on the above
item.)
16. Reduction ou elimination potentielle du credit d'impot de Film NB
Examen d'une lettre soumise par Ie conseiller Ball, dans laquelle il
souligne la question d'une reduction ou d'une elimination potentielle du credit d'impot de
Film NB, affirmant que ce credit d'impot est essentiel a la survie de I'industrie
cinematographique au Nouveau-Brunswick et qu'il represente un aspect important du
developpement economique de The City of Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE Ie conseil communal fasse parvenir une lettre
au Premier ministre et a I'Honorable Jeannot Volpe, ministre des Finances de la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick, ainsi que copies conformes aux membres locaux de
l'Assemblee legislative, declarant sa forte opposition a la reduction ou a I'elimination du
credit d'impot de Film NB.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le maire adjoint se presente a la reunion pendant la discussion du point
susmentionne. )
17. Collisions with Moose on HiQhwav 7
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Ball in which he cites
statistics relating to the increase of vehicular collisions with moose on Highway 7,
reluctance of travelers to use the highway, and significant costs in vehicular damage,
medical care, policing, public works, insurance and long term disability and human costs
associated with these accidents.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that Common Council send a letter to
the Premier and Honourable Paul Robichaud, Minister of Transportation, Province of
New Brunswick with copies to local MLA's containing the following:
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1. requesting his Department immediately explore a remedy for reducing collisions
with moose through fencing and improving vision through widening roadside
clearings;
2. requesting in strong terms that the Province enlist the support of the Department
of Defense and Base Gagetown for safer travel on Highway 7, and
3. that members of City staff follow the issue and keep Council, MLA's and MP's
apprised.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Collisions impliQuant des orionaux sur I'autoroute 7
Examen d'une lettre redigee par Ie conseiller Ball dans laquelle il compile
des statistiques relatives a I'augmentation de collisions de vehicules avec les orignaux
sur I'autoroute 7; explique que les voyageurs utilisent I'autoroute a contrec03ur, il cite les
couts importants lies aux voitures endommagees, les soins medicaux, la surveillance
policiere, les travaux publics, les assurances et I'invalidite a long terme et les couts
humains associes a ces accidents.
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase
QUE Ie conseil communal fasse parvenir une lettre
au Premier ministre et a I'Honorable Paul Robichaud, ministre des Transports de la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick, ainsi que copies conformes aux membres locaux de
l'Assemblee legislative, formulant les requetes suivantes :
1. que des etudes soient entreprises immediatement par son ministere afin de
trouver une solution visant a reduire les collisions impliquant des orignaux, par exemple
en erigeant des clotures et en amelioration la visibilite par I'elargissement des clairieres
au bord de la route.
2. que la province demande I'appui du ministere de la Defense et de la BFC
Gagetown pour assurer aux automobilistes de voyager en securite sur I'autoroute 7;
3. qu'un suivi de la question soit effectue par les membres du personnel municipal
et, que Ie conseil, les membres de l'Assemblee legislative et les deputes soient mis au
courant de I'issue de cette question.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Potential Litigation Issue for Referral to
Closed Committee of the Whole Meetino
See item number 3.
18. Report a la reunion en comite plenier des litioes possibles
Voir Ie point numero 3.
19. Use of City Vehicles Outside City Limits
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the issue of City employees who
live outside the City using City vehicles to travel from work to their homes and back
outside city limits, be referred to the City Manager for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Utilisation des vehicules municipaux a I'exterieur des limites de la Ville
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la question relative a I'utilisation des vehicules
municipaux par les employes qui demeurent a I'exterieur de la Ville, pour se rendre au
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travail et rentrer a la maison, so it soumise au directeur general aux fins de rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
20. ParkinQ Meter Bv-Iaw
Consideration was given to a report and submitted "By-law with Respect
to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" from
the City Solicitor.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the necessary advertising of the
proposed Parking By-law pursuant to Section 11.1 and 12 of the Municipalities Act over
a two week period prior to third reading of the by-law be initiated.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law with
Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display
Machines" allowing for amendments regarding pay and display machines and other
amendments be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-law with Respect to
Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law with
Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display
Machines" allowing for amendments regarding pay and display machines and other
amendments be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-law with Respect to
Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines".
20. Arrete sur les parcometres
Examen d'un rapport et de 1'<< Arrete relatif aux zones de stationnement et
a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>
soumis par I'avocat municipal.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la publication des avis requis soit amorcee,
relativement a I'arrete propose relatif aux zones de stationnement en vertu des
paragraphes 11.1 et 12 de la Loi sur les municipalites, au cours d'une periode de deux
semaines precedant la troisieme lecture de I'arrete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif aux zones de
stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >> permettant d'apporter des modifications aux systemes de paiement a
console d'affichage et autres modifications, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif aux zones de
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stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif aux zones de
stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >> permettant d'apporter des modifications aux systemes de paiement a
console d'affichage et autres modifications, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif aux zones de
stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >>.
21 a. Third Reading Proposed Re-zoning Amendment - 796 Loch Lomond Road
b. Report from the City Manager
c. Report from the City Solicitor
Consideration was given to reports from the City Manager and the City
Solicitor in which environmental issues and the issue of imposing a temporal limitation
upon the effectiveness of the re-zoning in regard to the use of property at 796 Loch
Lomond Road were addressed. In his submitted report the City Manager attached Draft
Guidelines for Car Washes prepared by the Province and Section 39 conditions imposed
pursuant to the provision of the Community Planning Act.
Mr. Baird responded to Council Members' question by saying that the
environmental conditions outlined in the City Manager's report had been presented to
Mr. MacDonald and noted that he advised Council at the public hearing that he was able
to meet these conditions. Mr. Baird also advised that the Provincial guidelines and
Section 39 conditions as outlined in the report are to be implemented immediately with
the exception of number 5 of the guidelines, and number 3 of the Section 39 conditions
relating to paving which must be installed by December 31, 2009.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-640 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-640 A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
Resolved that pursuant to the provision of Section
39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development 372 sq m (4,000 sq ft) of
lands located at 796 Loch Lomond Road, also being a portion of PID Number 313767,
as a car and truck wash be subject to the conditions:
1. a detailed site plan be submitted to the Development Officer for approval, prior to
the issuance of a building permit, illustrating the following:
a) the site be paved with asphalt including access, driveways and wash pad
area;
b) landscaping be provided to a minimum depth of 2 metres (6.5 feet)
measured from the front property line, and that the landscaped area be
extended to the edge of the travelled surface of the road;
2. items (1) through (5) inclusive, and (8) listed in the New Brunswick Department of
the Environment Oraft Guidelines for Car Washes, be imposed on the operation
of a car wash facility.
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3. That the site paving and installation of the oil water separator (condition Number
5 of the Department of Environment Oraft Guidelines for Car Washes) be
installed by December 31, 2009.
And further upon rezoning the area, the land and any buildings or structure thereon must
be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-640 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" be
read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by-law, entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-
640 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the correspondence in the above
matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21 a. Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage du
terrain situe au 796, chemin Loch Lomond
b. Rapport du directeur general
c. Rapport de I'avocat municipal
Examen de rapports soumis par Ie directeur general et I'avocat municipal
relatifs aux questions environnementales et a la question de I'imposition d'une limite
temporelle visant I'efficacite du rezonage relativement a I'utilisation de la propriete situee
au 796, chemin Loch Lomond. Dans Ie rapport presente, Ie directeur general joint un
projet de lignes directrices preparees par la province visant les lave-autos, relativement
aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 imposees en vertu des dispositions de la Loi sur
I'urbanisme.
Monsieur Baird repond aux questions sou levees par les membres du
conseil en affirmant que les conditions environnementales soulignees dans Ie rapport du
directeur general avaient ete presentees a M. MacDonald et il indique que ce dernier a
avise Ie conseil a I'audition publique qu'il etait capable de respecter ces conditions.
M. Baird indique egalement que les lignes directrices de la province et les conditions
imposees par I'article 39, telles que soulignees dans Ie rapport, doivent etre mises en
vigueur immediatement, a I'exception du point numero 5 des lignes directrices et du
paragraphe 3 des conditions imposees par I'article 39, relativement a I'asphaltage qui
doit etre pose avant Ie 31 decembre 2009.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-640
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-640 modifiant Ie zonage de The City
of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi
sur I'urbanisme, Ie projet d'amenagement d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie de
372 m2 (4000 pi2), situee au 796, chemin Loch Lomond, portant Ie NID 313767, afin d'y
amenager un lave-autos, soit sujet aux conditions suivantes :
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1. un plan d'amenagement detaille soit soumis a I'agent d'amenagement aux fins
d'approbation, avant I'octroi d'un permis de construire, illustrant les points
suivants :
a) I'emplacement soit asphalte, y compris la voie d'acces, les allees et la
section autour du bloc de lavage;
b) un amenagement paysager a une profondeur minimale de 2 metres
(6,5 pieds) a partir de la ligne de propriete avant et que I'amenagement
paysager so it etendu jusqu'a la surface reservee a la circulation sur la
route;
2. les paragraphes 1) a 5) inclusifs et Ie paragraphe 8) des lignes directrices
projetees par Ie ministere de l'Environnement du Nouveau-Brunswick, relatives
aux lave-autos, soient imposes visant I'exploitation d'un lave-autos.
3. I'asphaltage de I'emplacement et I'installation d'un separateur d'eau et d'huile
(condition numero 5 des lignes directrices relatives aux lave-autos emises par Ie
ministere de l'Environnement), soient effectuees avant Ie 31 decembre 2009.
et que suivant Ie rezonage du secteur, Ie terrain et tout batiment ou toute structure soit
amenage et utilise conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees;
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-640
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme
lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete nO C. P. 100-640 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
22. PlanninQ Advisorv Committee 2004 Executive
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the report from the Planning
Advisory Committee advising of the election of the individuals listed in the submitted
report as members of the executive for the year 2004 be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - Direction 2004
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme, soumettant les noms de candidats elus pour sieger a la direction du comite
au cours de I'an 2004 so it accepte a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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23. Assent to a Revised Subdivision Plan - 110 Drurv Cove
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1. assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, for Phase A and
B of the proposed Highlands of Drury Cove development, as generally illustrated
on the submitted Revised Proposal, February 2004, submitted photo-reduced
copy, with respect to the streets, land for public purposes (LPP) and any
required municipal services easements and public utility easements, with the
following changes:
a) approve the deletion of the strip of LPP along Drury Cove Road in front of the
three unnumbered lots to the north of the intersection of Fox Point Drive, so that
the three lots abut directly onto Drury Cove Road;
b) approve the re-instatement of the strip of LPP along Drury Cove Road to the rear
of Lots A-1, A-2 and A-3 as generally shown on the previous tentative plan,
assented to by Common Council on November 10, 2003.
2. authorize the preparation and execution of one or more city/developer
subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities,
including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City
Engineer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Approbation du plan de lotissement revise relativement au terrain situe au
110. chemin Drurv Cove
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie conseil communal:
1. approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs phases,
relativement aux phases A et B du lotissement propose de Highlands of Drury Cove,
comme I'indique de fayon generale Ie plan revise en date de fevrier 2004, presente et
accompagne d'une copie avec photo reduite, en ce qui concerne les rues, Ie terrain pour
fins d'utilite publique, et les servitudes de services municipaux et les servitudes d'utilite
publique obligatoires, modifies comme suit:
a) approuve la suppression d'une bande du terrain utilise a des fins publiques Ie
long du chemin Drury Cove en avant des trois terrains sans numeros civiques au
nord de I'intersection de la promenade Fox Point, afin que les trois lots attenant
au chemin Drury Cove directement;
b) approuve la reintegration de la ban de du terrain utilise a des fins publiques Ie
long du chemin Drury Cove a I'arriere des lots A-1, A-2 et A-3, comme Ie montre
de maniere generale Ie plan preliminaire precedant, approuve par Ie conseil
communal Ie 10 novembre 2003.
2. autorise la signature d'une ou plusieurs conventions de lotissement entre la Ville
et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en
place des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration
de plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis aux fins d'approbation par
I'ingenieur municipal en chef.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
24. Seniors' Advisorv Committee OpposinQ Proposed New Police Headquarters
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from the Seniors'
Advisory Committee opposing the proposed New Police headquarters be referred to the
City Manager for a report.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
24. Comite consultatif des aines exprimant son opposition au projet de
construction des nouveaux Quartiers oeneraux du Service de police
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre reyue du Comite consultatif des alnes
exprimant leur opposition au projet de construction des nouveaux quartiers generaux du
Service de police soit soumis au directeur general aux fins de rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
25. City of Saint John Environment Committee's
Recommendations - Unloadino of Limestone at Lono Wharf
Consideration was given to a report from the Saint John Environment
Committee in which the issue of unloading limestone at Long Wharf conflicting with
community uses such as Harbour Passage was raised, with the recommendations
to construct a covered area for the limestone and to create a raised walkway for
pedestrians to address the concerns of noise, dust and traffic associated with the
Limestone operation.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the report from the Environment
Committee be referred to the Saint John Port Authority, the Waterfront Development
Committee, the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government and
NB Power for further consideration.
Discussion followed with the Mayor and Councillors Court, and Desmond
stating that they do not support the motion as it conflicts with Council's endorsing the
Port Authority's Limestone project, with Councillors Trites and Ball pointing out that the
motion was to refer it for consideration to the organizations named and does not mean
Council's endorsement of the recommendations.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
25. Recommandations du Comite sur I'environnement de The City of Saint John
relatives au decharoement de pierres calcaires a Lono Wharf
Examen d'un rapport reyu du Comite sur I'environnement de The City of
Saint John, soulevant la question relative au conflit visant Ie dechargement de pierres
calcaires a Long Wharf avec les activites de la collectivite, telles que Ie passage du port,
et formulant des recommandations, a savoir la construction d'une zone de couverture
pour les pierres calcaires et une passerelle sou levee pour les pietons afin d'affronter les
preoccupations Iiees au bruit et a la circulation associes a I'exploitation des pierres
calcaires.
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie rapport reyu du Comite sur I'environnement
so it soumis a l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, au Comite de developpement du
littoral, au ministere de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux du Nouveau-
Brunswick et a Energie NB, aux fins d'etudes.
Une discussion se poursuit, Ie maire et les conseillers Court et Desmond
affirmant qu'ils n'appuient pas la proposition puisqu'elle est en conflit avec I'appui que Ie
conseil accorde au projet de pierres calcaires entrepris par l'Administration portuaire et,
les conseillers Trites et Ball soulignent que la proposition vise a soumettre la question
aux organisations indiquees aux fins d'etude et non pas I'approbation des
recommandations par Ie conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
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26. Canadian Council of the Blind Request for Donation
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian
Council of the Blind requesting a donation be referred to the Mayor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Demande de subvention presentee par Ie Conseil canadien des aveuoles
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre de demande de dons reyue du Conseil
canadien des aveugles, so it transmise au maire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
27. Proposed Bus Shelter at 1100 Manawaoonish Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the letter from Violet Matheson
proposing a bus shelter be installed at 1100 Manawagonish Road be referred to the
Saint John Transit Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Projet d'installation d'un abribus au 1100. chemin Manawaoonish
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la lettre de demande reyue de Violet Matheson,
qu'un abri-bus soit installe au 1100, chemin Manawagonish, soit soumise ala
Commission des transports de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
28. Smoking in Taxi Cabs, Plowing at Bus Stops, Bus Signs and Access
Across McAllister Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Violet Matheson
suggesting that taxi cabs be smoke free; plowing and bus signs at bus stops be
upgraded; and that better access across McAllister Drive at the shopping centers be
provided, be referred to the Taxi Cab Advisory Committee and the Saint John Transit
Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Interdiction de fumer dans les taxis, deneigement des arrets d'autobus,
panneaux d'arret d'autobus et acces face a la promenade McAllister
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre de demande de Violet Matheson qu'il
so it interdit de fumer dans les taxis, que des ameliorations soient apportees au
deneigement des arrets d'autobus et aux panneaux d'arret d'autobus, et que I'acces face
a la promenade McAllister aux centres commerciaux soit amenage, soit soumise au
Comite consultatif sur les taxis et a la Commission des transports de The City of Saint
John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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29. Canada Volunteerism Initiative Request to Present to Council
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the request of Steven Boyce,
Provincial Coordinator of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative, Local Network NB, to
present to Council be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
29. Demande de presentation devant Ie conseil par l'lnitiative canadienne sur Ie
benevolat
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la demande de Steven Boyce, coordonnateur
provincial de l'lnitiative canadienne sur Ie benevolat, reseau local au Nouveau-
Brunswick, en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil, so it approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
30. Facilities at the Saint John Reoional Correction Centre
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the matter of lack of facilities for
women at the Saint John Regional Correction Centre be referred to the Department of
Public Safety.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Installations du Saint John Reoional Correction Centre
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la question du manque d'installations pour
femmes au Saint John Regional Correction Centre so it soumise au ministere de la
securite publique.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
31. Invoice from Dvnamic Construction Corporation Ltd. for Water Storaoe
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Ethel Carolyn Land
submitting an invoice from Dynamic Construction Corporation Ltd. for supplying
compensatory water storage, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Facture rec;ue de Dynamic Construction Corporation Ltd. concernant Ie
stockaoe des eaux
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la lettre reyue de Ethel Carolyn Land,
soumettant une facture de Dynamic Construction Corporation Ltd. pour services
compensatoires de stockage des eaux, so it acceptee a titre d' information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5. Presentation Annual Heritaoe Preservation Awards
Malcolm Harris, Chair of the Preservation Review Board introduced Jim
Bezanson, Secretary of the Preservation Review Board who proceeded to present the
Heritage Awards as described in his submitted report. Mr. Bezanson commented that
the Annual Heritage Awards recognize outstanding contributions to Heritage
Preservation in Saint John. The 2004 Awards were presented as follows:
Education - Lorne School
Residential - William and Margaret Vallis
Commercial - Spencer Investments Ltd.
Awareness/Journalism - Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership
Scholarship - The City of Saint John Water and Sewerage Department
Publication - Valerie Evans
Awareness - Hazel Braithwaite
In his capacity as Chair of the 400th Heritage Anniversary Week
Committee Councillor Teed made a presentation of a spittoon depicting a Pony Express
crest to Council, commemorating the history of a Pony Express operating between Saint
John and Halifax in the early 1800's.
The Mayor advised that Council will be in recess until 7:00 p.m. at which
time the public hearings scheduled for that time will be heard.
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting).
5. Presentations des prix annuels relatifs a la preservation du patrimoine
Malcolm Harris, president du Comite de revision sur la conservation,
presente Jim Bezanson, secretaire du Comite, qui procede a la presentation des prix du
patrimoine, tels que decrits dans Ie rapport presente. M. Bezanson affirme que les prix
annuels relatifs a la preservation du patrimoine sont attribues en reconnaissance des
contributions exceptionnelles apportees a la preservation du patrimoine dans The City of
Saint John. Les prix de 2004 sont presentes aux personnes suivantes dans les
domaines indiques :
Education - Lorne School
Residentiel - William et Margaret Vallis
Commercial - Spencer Investments Ltd.
Sensibilisation et journalisme - Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership
Bourses scolaires - Service du reseau d'eau et d'egouts de The City of Saint
John
Publication - Valerie Evans
Sensibilisation - Hazel Braithwaite
En tant que president du Comite sur la semaine du 400e anniversaire du
patrimoine, Ie conseiller Teed presente un crachoir sur lequel figurent les armoiries de la
diligence Pony Express, en commemoration de I'histoire de ces messageries voyageant
depuis Saint John jusqu'a Halifax au debut du XIXe siecle.
Le maire declare que Ie conseil prend une pause jusqu'a 19 h, heure a
laquelle les audiences publiques prevues auront lieu.
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion.)
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6(a) Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment
(b) ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on
Schedule 2-C of the Municipal Development Plan from Medium Density Residential to
Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 186
square metres, located at 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen Street, also
identified as being PID Number 4721, and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel
of land, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business classification in
the manner illustrated in the submitted plan to permit an existing convenience store to be
expanded as requested by Shahnam Yousefi Arabi.
6{c).
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report, one letter in favour of and no
objections to the amendments considered at the Committee's February 10, 2004
meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as set out in
the staff recommendation with additional Section 39 conditions as described in the
submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Mr. Moenie, an employee of Sam's Variety Store at 198-200 Duke Street, speaking
in favor of the re-zoning.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2C of the Future
Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen
Street from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development
classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2C of the Future
Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen
Street from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development
classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen Street from "RM-IF Multiple
Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
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On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 198-200 Duke Street and 160 Carmarthen Street from "RM-IF Multiple
Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6(a) Audience publique - modification du plan municipal
(b) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 198-200, rue Duke
et 160. rue Carmarthen
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement a) au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a
I'annexe 2-C, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain, d'une superficie d'environ
186 metres carres, situee au 198-200, rue Duke et 160, rue Carmarthen, portant Ie
NID 4721, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone
d'amenagement commercial approuve et, b) au projet de rezonage de la meme parcelle
de terrain pour la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain
intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, comme Ie montre de fayon
generale Ie plan presente, afin de permettre I'agrandissement d'un depanneur existant, a
la demande de Shahnam Yousefi Arabi.
6{c).
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme ainsi qu'une lettre a I'appui et aucune
opposition aux modifications etudiees a la reunion du comite tenue Ie 10 fevrier 2004 a
laquelle Ie comite recommandait I'approbation de la proposition, telle que decrite dans la
recommandation du personnel, avec I'ajout de certaines conditions prevues a I'article 39
et decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
modification de zonage, ce que fait M. Moenie, employe du depanneur Sam's Variety
Store, situe au 198-200, rue Duke.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C, Ie plan d'utilisation future des
terres, une parcelle de terrain situe au 198-200, rue Duke et 160, rue Carmarthen, pour
la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C, Ie plan d'utilisation future des
terres, une parcelle de terrain situe au 198-200, rue Duke et 160, rue Carmarthen, pour
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la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 198-200, rue Duke et 160, rue Carmarthen, en vue de la faire passer de zone
d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IL >> a zone
commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant une parcelle de terrain situee au 198-
200, rue Duke et au 160, rue Carmarthen, en vue de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >>
a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7a. Proposed ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment - 1350 Hickev Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the re-zoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately
7200 square metres (1.8 acres), located at 1350 Hickey Road, also identified as being
PID Number 313072, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2"
General Business classification as illustrated in the submitted plan to permit the
development of a garden centre, bakery, delicatessen and produce area as requested
by Brian Cornish with no written objections received.
7b.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
February 10, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the
proposal as set out in the staff recommendation with additional Section 39 conditions as
described in the submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Brian Cornish, 1350 Hickey Road speaking in favor of the re-zoning.
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On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 1350 Hickey Road from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to
"B-2" General Business classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 1350 Hickey Road from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to
"B-2" General Business classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7a. Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonaoe relatif au 1350. chemin Hickev
Le greffier communal declare que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
7200 metres carres (1,8 acres), situe au 1350, chemin Hickey, portant Ie NID 313072,
pour faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>,
comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un centre
jardinier, une boulangerie, une charcuterie et une boutique de fruits et legumes, tel que
Ie demande Brian Cornish, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard.
7b.
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification etudie a la reunion du
10 fevrier 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle
que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel, avec I'ajout de certaines conditions
prevues a I'article 39 et decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, ce que fait Brian Cornish, residant au 1350, chemin Hickey.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
1350, chemin Hickey, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
1350, chemin Hickey, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant Ie zonage
de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. advising that the
next regular meeting of Council will be March 1, 2004.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 10 et precise que la
prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil aura lieu Ie 1 er mars 2004.
Common Clerk/greffier communal