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2004-03-15_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-472 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the fifteenth day of March, A.D. 2004, at 6:15 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus and Trites - and - P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy 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; A. Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk; and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant 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 15 mars 2004 a 18 h 15, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus et Trites; - et- P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; 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; A. Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1. Meeting Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 8, 2004, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 8 mars 2004 so it adopte. 90-473 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 9A application of Gordon BreaulMike Boyle for Zoning By-law amendment of 25 Victoria Street East. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 9A relatif a la demande deposee par Gordon Breau et Mike Boyle relative a la modification de l'Arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 25, rue Victoria Est. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4. Public Presentation of Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 647 and 663 Brunswick Drive Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on Schedule 2C on the Future Land Use Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1330 square metres, located at 647 and 663 Brunswick Drive, also identified as being PID Numbers 12609,15719,12617,12625,12971,12989 and 12633, as illustrated in the submitted plan to recognize the existing use of 647 Brunswick Drive as a soup kitchen, health clinic, and clothing depot, and to permit the use to be expanded into the adjacent building at 663 Brunswick Drive as requested by Romero House Inc. 4. Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au 647 et 663, promenade Brunswick Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2C du plan d'usage futur des terrains, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 330 metres carres, situee au 647 et 663, promenade Brunswick et portant les NID 12609,15719,12617,12625,12971,12989 et 12633, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, afin de reconnaltre I'usage actuel de la propriete situee au 647, promenade Brunswick en tant que soupe populaire, clinique medicale et depot de vetements et de permettre d'etendre I'usage au batiment adjacent situe au 663, promenade Brunswick, a la demande de Romero House Inc. 8. MicroPAVER Pavement Management System Consideration was given to a report from the Deputy City Manager regarding a Pavement Management System which is a decision making system or process that will assist in making cost effective decisions concerning the maintenance and rehabilitation of the City's transportation infrastructure. Mr. Woods explained the basic purpose of the system is to achieve the best value possible for the available public funds while providing a safe and economical transportation system; and advised the implementation of the MicroPA VER pavement management system is proposed to take place over a three year period. 90-474 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the Deputy City Manager, Common Council authorize the engagement of Infrastructure Management & Associates to provide engineering services for the implementation of the MicroPA VER Pavement Management System. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. MicroPAVER Pavement Management System (Systeme de gestion de I'asphaltage MicroPAVER) Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general adjoint relatif a un systeme de gestion de I'asphaltage, c'est-a-dire un procede ou un systeme qui permet de faciliter une prise de decision economique relativement a I'entretien et a la remise en etat de I'infrastructure des transports. M. Woods affirme que I'objectif fondamental du systeme est d'obtenir la meilleure valeur possible en fonction des fonds publics disponibles tout en assurant un systeme de transport securitaire et economique; il indique que la mise en 03uvre du systeme de gestion de I'asphaltage MicroPA VER est prevue se derouler au cours d'une periode de trois ans. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general adjoint, QUE Ie conseil communal autorise la retenue des services d'ingenierie de la firme Infrastructure Management & Associates relativement a la mise en 03uvre du systeme de gestion de I'asphaltage MicroPA VER. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. Volleyball on the Boardwalk - Agreement Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager on the issue of volleyball on the Boardwalk advising that Council resolved on May 30, 1994 to "enter into an agreement with the Saint John YM/YWCA relative to the former decorative pool area at Market Slip", the term of this agreement being 4.5 years commencing May 1, 1994 and terminating September 30, 1998. Mr. Totten advised there has been no formal resolution granting the YM/YWCA an extension of term on their agreement with the City since the original agreement terminated. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John give a 5 year license with the YMIYWCA of Saint John under the terms and conditions of the submitted license and require that its insurance coverage provide a cross liability clause; and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute said license. Councillor Teed expressed opposition to the motion and proposed a deferral motion, which was not seconded, until there has been an opportunity to review the matter with regard to a cooperative use of the site. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting nay. 9. Ballon-volant sur la promenade - entente Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif a la question des parties de ballon-volant jouees sur la promenade, affirmant que Ie conseil a resolu, Ie 30 mai 1994, de conclure une entente avec Ie YMIYWCA de The City of Saint John relativement a I'utilisation de I'ancienne aire commune decorative du Market Slip, pour un terme de 4,5 ans a partir du 1er mai 1994 et se terminant Ie 30 septembre 1998. M. Totten indique qu'il n'y a eu aucune resolution formelle accordant au YM/YWCA une prolongation du terme en vertu de I'entente conclue avec la ville depuis la resiliation de I'entente originale. 90-475 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John accorde un permis pour un terme de cinq ans a YMIYWCA de The City of Saint John, sous reserve des memes modalites et conditions prevues en vertu du permis presente et, qu'elle exige que la couverture d'assurance prevoie une clause de responsabilite reciproque, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit permis. Le conseiller Teed exprime son opposition a la proposition et presente une proposition differee, qui n'est pas appuyee, jusqu'au moment ou une occasion se presente afin d'etudier la question eu egard a I'usage solidaire de I'emplacement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. 9A. Application of Gordon Breau/Mike Boyle for Zoning By-law Amendment 25 Victoria Street East On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application of Gordon BreaulMike Boyle for re-zoning of property at 25 Victoria Street East, PID Number 324780, be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation with the proper address being confirmed; and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard with the public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9A. Demande presentee par Gordon Breau et Mike Boyle relative a la modification de l'Arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 25, rue Victoria Est Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande presentee par Gordon Breau et Mike Boyle relative au rezonage de la propriete situee au 25, rue Victoria Est et portant Ie NID 324780, so it transmise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations, et que I'adresse precise so it confirmee; et que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie 19 avril 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Vacant Lot at Intersection of Main and Adelaide On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed proposing that the vacant land on the eastern corner of the intersection of Main and Adelaide Street and the boarded up building immediately north, be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for re-zoning to enable developers to consider a high density building. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 10. Terrain vacant a I'intersection des rues Main et Adelaide Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed, relativement au terrain vacant situe sur Ie coin est de I'intersection des rues Main et Adelaide et au batiment condamne situe directement au nord, so it transmise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rezonage pour permettre aux promoteurs d'examiner la possibilite de construire un immeuble a forte densite. 90-476 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 11. Exchange of Rock Memorial On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed regarding the 400lh anniversary of the founding of Acadia; submitting a draft form of letter for contact, with locations associated with Sieur de Monts in the 1600's including Rouen, Le Harve and others, as well as a listing of memorials and recognition of Sieur de Monts; and recommending that the concept of an exchange of Saint John rock memorials with appropriate municipalities in France be referred to the 400lh Observance Committee for a recommendation. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 11. Echange du monument en pierre Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed relative au 400e anniversaire de la fondation de l'Acadie, accompagnee d'une ebauche de lettre comprenant les noms des personnes-ressources, des lieux associes au Sieur de Monts au cours du XVlle siecle, y compris Rouen, Le Havre et autres, ainsi qu'une liste de monuments en reconnaissance du Sieur de Monts; et conseillant I'echange de monuments en pierre entre The City of Saint John et certaines municipalites pertinentes en France, soit transmise au Comite d'observation des fetes du 400e anniversaire, aux fins de presentation de recommandations. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 12. Appropriate Terminology for Letters to Council On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed expressing concern regarding the growing trend in written communications to Council with improper phraseology and inappropriate headings, such as "The Mayor and Council Members", as opposed to "The Mayor and Councillors" when addressing correspondence to Common Council; and noting that a letter sent to or from the Mayor is a personal letter and not to or from the Council unless the Council directs the Mayor to send a communication on its behalf; and advising that a communication signed by the Clerk means the Council as a whole has taken the time and made the decision to direct such a communication, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Terminologie precise relative a la correspondance adressee au conseil Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed exprimant ses preoccupations relatives a la tendance croissante relativement a I'expedition des communications ecrites au conseil en utilisant une phraseologie et des titres impropres, tels que << Le maire et les membres du conseil >> plutot que << Le maire et les conseillers >>, dans I'adressage de la correspondance destinee au conseil communal; et il indique qu'une lettre expediee au maire ou une lettre expediee par Ie maire est une lettre personnelle et ne vise pas Ie conseil a moins que ce dernier ordonne au maire d'expedier une communication en son nom; et affirmant qu'une communication signee par Ie greffier est expediee au nom de I'ensemble du conseil qui a consacre son temps et a pris la decision d'expedier ladite communication, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-477 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 13. Water Contracts and the Musquash Water Shed Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed expressing concern with regard to the price of water for industry and noting one substantial consumer whose supply contract rates expired. The letter called attention to the fact that this consumer has yet to make a new contract; and advised that due to increasing costs the City water rates have been increased for all consumers except those on contracts. Mr. Teed further explained that orimulsion will require an additional one million gallons a day and questioned the future of the Musquash Water Shed. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the matter of water contracts and the Musquash Water Shed be referred to the City Manager for a report on the status of the new water supply contracts for those industries which require such. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Contrats d'approvisionnement en eau et bassin versant Musquash Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed exprimant ses inquietudes relatives aux tarifs d'eau payes par les industries et il mentionne un consommateur important en particulier pour lequelles tarifs sont fixes par un contrat arrive a terme; la lettre indique que ce consommateur n'a toujours pas conclu un nouveau contrat et, il affirme qu'en raison de I'augmentation des couts, les tarifs payes par les consommateurs pour I'eau de la ville ont augmente, a I'exception des tarifs etablis par contrat. De plus, M. Teed declare que I'orimulsion exige un million de gallons additionnels par jour et il met en question I'avenir du bassin versant Musquash. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la question des contrats relatifs a I'approvisionnement en eau et au bassin versant Musquash soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de la redaction d'un rapport visant I'etat des nouveaux contrats relatifs a I'approvisionnement en eau pour les industries qui les requierent. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 14. Proposed Gorman Arena Expansion - Private Sector Investment Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Chase, submitting a conceptual drawing of an expanded ice arena at the Gorman Arena in Millidgeville outlining the reasons for using this arena, concerns regarding ice arena use in Saint John, and financing; and proposing a recommendation regarding the matter. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Teed RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase regarding the concept of a Private - Public Partnership of Arenas be referred to the City Manager. (Councillors Titus withdrew from the meeting and Deputy Mayor White entered.) Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 14. Projet d'agrandissement de I'arena Gorman - Investissement par Ie secteur prive Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chase, ainsi qu'un dessin conceptuel de I'agrandissement prevu a la patinoire de I'arena Gorman de Millidgeville, soulignant les raisons appuyant I'utilisation de cette arena, les inquietudes relatives a I'utilisation des patinoires dans The City of Saint John et Ie financement; et formulant une recommandation a cet effet. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chase relative a la notion d'un partenariat entre les arenas privees et publiques soit transmise au directeur general. 90-478 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 (Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion et Ie maire suppleant White s'y presente.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 15. Third Reading Parking Meter By-law 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 third time by section number. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.) Read a third time by section number, 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 Fitzgerald 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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Teed voting nay. Read a third 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". 15. Troisieme lecture de l'Arrete sur les parcometres 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 troisieme lecture par numero d'article. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Trites quitte la reunion.) Troisieme lecture par numero d'article 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald 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 troisieme lecture par numero d'article, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote contre. Troisieme lecture par titre 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 >>. 90-479 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 16. Second and Third Readings of Translated By-laws (a) By-law Number PC13, A By-law Under the Authority of Section 19 of the Saint John Parking Commission (b) By-law Number M-8, A By-law Respecting Local Improvements (a) On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PC-13 A By-law Under the Authority of Section 19 of The Saint John Parking Commission Act in Respect of Relief to Owners from the Provision or Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Facilities" be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PC-13 A By-law Under the Authority of Section 19 of The Saint John Parking Commission Act in Respect of Relief to Owners from the Provision or Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Facilities". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PC-13 A By-law Under the Authority of Section 19 of The Saint John Parking Commission Act in Respect of Relief to Owners from the Provision or Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Facilities" be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PC-13 A By-law Under the Authority of Section 19 of The Saint John Parking Commission Act in Respect of Relief to Owners from the Provision or Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Facilities". (b) On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-8 A By-law Respecting Local Improvements" be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-8 A By-law Respecting Local Improvements". On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-8 A By-law Respecting Local Improvements" be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-8 A By- law Respecting Local Improvements". (Councillor Titus re-entered the meeting.) 16. Deuxieme et troisieme lectures des arretes municipaux bilingues a) Arrete numero PC-13 en vertu de I'article 19 de la Loi de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John b) Arrete numero M-8 relatif aux amenagements locaux a) Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero PC-13 en vertu de I'article 19 de la Loi de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John relatif a I'exemption aux proprietaires de la disposition ou de I'entretien des emplacements de 90-480 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 stationnement en retrait de la rue >>, 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 numero PC-13 en vertu de I'article 19 de la Loi de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John relatif a I'exemption aux proprietaires de la disposition ou de I'entretien des emplacements de stationnement en retrait de la rue >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero PC-13 en vertu de I'article 19 de la Loi de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John relatif a I'exemption aux proprietaires de la disposition ou de I'entretien des emplacements de stationnement en retrait de la rue >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete numero PC-13 en vertu de I'article 19 de la Loi de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John relatif a I'exemption aux proprietaires de la disposition ou de I'entretien des emplacements de stationnement en retrait de la rue >>. b) Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero M-8 relatif aux amenagements locaux >> 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 numero M-8 relatif aux amenagements locaux >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero M-8 relatif aux amenagements locaux >> fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete numero M-8 relatif aux amenagements locaux >>. (Le conseiller Titus se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 17. Application of Robert C. Poirier for Zoning By-law Amendment 540-542 Havelock Street On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the application of Robert C. Poirier for re-zoning of property located at 540-542 Havelock Street, PID Number 393363, be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard with the public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Demande rec;ue de Robert C. Poirier relative a la modification de l'Arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 540-542, rue Havelock Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande de Robert C. Poirier, relative a la modification de zonage visant Ie terrain situe au 540-542, rue Havelock et portant Ie NID 393363, soit soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de la redaction d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet 90-481 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 so it autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie 19 avril 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Letter from Peter Service, Citizens Action Group Expressing Concerns with Water and Sewerage - Sandy Point Road On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the request of the Citizen's Action Group of the Sandy Point Road area to meet with Council regarding the blasting and implementation of the water and sewerage project in their area be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Lettre rec;ue de Peter Service, de Citizens' Action Group, formulant ses inquietudes relatives au reseau d'eau et d'egouts du chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la demande reyue de Citizens' Action Group, de la region du chemin Sandy Point, voulant qu'une reunion soit tenue avec Ie conseil relativement au dynamitage et a la mise en 03uvre du projet d'aqueduc et d'egouts dans Ie quartier, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport pour soumission au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Letter from Helene Williams, Citizens for Fort La Tour, Requesting Assistance in the Placement of Monument On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Helene Williams on behalf of the Citizens for Fort La Tour requesting permission to place a boulder type monument in Queen Square West, to commemorate Pierre Dugua de Mont's expedition and the naming of the St. John River, on behalf of Celebrations 1604-2004, be approved and referred to the City Manager, and appropriate staff, to provide assistance with this project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Lettre de demande d'assistance rec;ue de Helene Williams, de Citizens for Fort La Tour, relativement a I'installation d'un monument Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de demande reyue de Helene Williams au nom de I'organisation Citizens for Fort La Tour, voulant qu'une permission so it octroyee afin d'eriger un monument en forme de rocher dans la section ouest de Queen Square, pour commemorer I'expedition de Pierre Dugua de Mont et I'attribution du nom de la riviere Saint-Jean, au nom de Celebrations 1604-2004, soit approuvee et transmise au directeur general et aux employes pertinents pour qu'ils pretent assistance a ce projet. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Letter from Cyril L. Oram Regarding Rockwood Park Golf Course On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the letter from Cyril L. Oram, Municipal Golf 2000, providing concerns with regard to the Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course, be received for information (Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.) 90-482 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 Mayor McAlary noted this item would be on the agenda for the next open session of Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Lettre de Cyril L. Oram relative au terrain de golf du parc Rockwood Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE la lettre reyue de Cyril L. Oram, de Municipal Golf 2000, formulant ses inquietudes relatives au terrain de golf municipal du parc Rockwood, so it acceptee a titre informatif. (Le conseiller Trites est de nouveau present a la reunion.) Le maire McAlary declare que ce point sera inclus a I'ordre du jour de la prochaine reunion. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 21. Letter from Stephen Savoie Regarding Summer Ice Time at City Rinks On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Stephen Savoie, submitting a 2004 Hockey Clinics brochure, expressing concern regarding summer ice time at City rinks; and asking Council to evaluate the situation, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 21. Lettre rec;ue de Stephen Savoie relative a la location de patinoires municipales pendant I'ete Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre reyue de Stephen Savoie, accompagnee d'une brochure relative a I'ecole de hockey pour I'annee 2004, exprimant ses inquietudes relatives a la location de patinoires municipales pendant I'ete, et voulant que Ie conseil evalue la situation, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 22. Letter from Uptown Saint John Opposing Location of Proposed Police Headquarters On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Mike McGraw, President, Uptown Saint John, expressing concern regarding the proposed location of the new police headquarters and offering to assist the City with options for an uptown location that will meet the greater community goals, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Lettre rec;ue de Uptown Saint John exprimant son opposition a I'endroit propose pour la construction des nouveaux quartiers generaux du Service de police Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre reyue de Mike McGraw, president de Uptown Saint John, exprimant ses inquietudes relatives a I'endroit propose pour la construction des nouveaux quartiers generaux du Service de police et, offrant de I'aide a la ville au moyen d'options visant des endroits au centre-ville qui puissent repondre aux objectifs globaux de la collectivite, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 90-483 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6(a). Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment (b). Zoning By-law Amendment - 350 Ashburn Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.33 hectares (3.29 acres), located at 350 Ashburn Road, also identified as being PID Number 55116073, and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "RF" Rural to "1-1" Light Industrial classification in the manner illustrated in the submitted plan to permit the establishment of a retail home sales lot as requested by Hughes Surveys and Consultants Inc. on behalf of Barsa Ventures Ltd. with no written objections received. (c). Report from the Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its March 9, 2004 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff recommendation; and recommending that Common Council amend The City of Saint John Zoning By-law as described above with Section 39 conditions. 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 Richard Turner, of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., addressing Council on behalf of the applicant advising he is in agreement with the recommendations. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 350 Ashburn Road identified as being PID Number 55116073 from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial 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 Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 350 Ashburn Road identified as being PID Number 55116073 from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial 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 Trites 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 350 Ashburn Road identified as being PID Number 55116073 from "RF" Rural to "1-1" Light Industrial 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". 90-484 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White 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 350 Ashburn Road identified as being PID Number 55116073 from "RF" Rural to "1-1" Light Industrial 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 Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6a) Audience publique relative a la modification du plan municipal b) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 350, chemin Ashburn Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a a) un projet de modification au plan municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,33 hectares (3,29 acres), situee au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073 et, b) un projet de modification de la meme parcelle pour la faire passer de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, 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, qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel de planification et de la correspondance qui ont ete etudies a la reunion du 9 mars 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation de la proposition, comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel, et recommandant au conseil communal de modifier l'Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, tel qu'indique ci-dessus, sujet aux conditions imposees par I'article 39. 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 Richard Turner, de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., au nom du demandeur. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation d'une parcelle situee au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, 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 Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la 90-485 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 designation d'une parcelle situee au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'industrie legere, 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 Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situe au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073, pour la faire passer de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, 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 I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 350, chemin Ashburn et portant Ie NID 55116073, pour la faire passer de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, 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 I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites QUE la correspondance relative au projet de zonage precite so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 75 Consumers Drive 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 1.8 hectares, located at 75 Consumers Drive, also identified as being PID Number 55154892, from "SC" Shopping Centre to "SC-2" Shopping Centre 2 classification as illustrated in the submitted plan to permit a licensed lounge area within a proposed restaurant as requested by Apple Atlantic Inc. with no written objections received. (b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's March 9, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as set out in the staff recommendation with 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 Paul Moore of Apple Atlantic Inc., expressing agreement with the proposed recommendations. 90-486 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond 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 75 Consumers Drive identified as being PID Number 55154892, from "SC" Shopping Centre to "SC-2" Shopping Centre 2 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 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 75 Consumers Drive identified as being PID Number 55154892, from "SC" Shopping Centre to "SC-2" Shopping Centre 2 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 Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 75, promenade Consumers Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectares, situee au 75, promenade Consumers et portant Ie NID 55154892, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de centre commercial << SC >> a zone de centre commercial 2 << SC-2 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un bar-salon a I'interieur d'un restaurant, a la demande de Apple Atlantic Inc., et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard. b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification etudie a la reunion du 9 mars 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 telle que 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 Paul Moore, de Apple Atlantic Inc. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 75, promenade Consumers et portant Ie NID 55154892, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de centre commercial << SC >> a zone de centre commercial 2 << SC-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-487 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Desmond Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 75, promenade Consumers et portant Ie NID 55154892, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de centre commercial << SC >> a zone de centre commercial 2 << SC-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 I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la correspondance relative au projet de zonage precite so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5. Residents' Committee on Pits and Quarries Mr. David R. Bowen, of 11 By Road 7, distributed a copy of his presentation document to Council members and addressed Council on behalf of the Residents' Committee on Pits and Quarries regarding aggregate management, Section 680 Pits and Quarries By-law approved by Council February 19, 2001 advising that no action has been taken to initiate any amendment; and pointing out the second half of the aggregate resources management PQ-2 zoning for quarries has not gone forward despite being completed by a former City Planner. Mr. Bowen reviewed concerns of the Residents' Committee and asked Council to have staff study these issues and to petition the Province of New Brunswick to make amendments to the Community Planning Act and other Provincial ordinances where required. In concluding his presentation, Mr. Bowen urged Council to establish a "Pits and Quarry II Zone" and related Plan and By-law changes. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that Common Council address the concerns raised by the Residents' Committee on Pits and Quarries with the establishment of the "Pits and Quarry II Zone"; and the Province of New Brunswick be requested to make an amendment to the Community Planning Act and other Provincial ordinances where required, be referred to the City Manager for a report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Residents' Committee on Pits and Quarries (Comite des residents relatif aux carrieres et sablieres) Monsieur David Bowen, residant au nO 11 de I'embranchement nO 7, distribue aux membres du conseil des copies du document relatif a sa presentation et il adresse Ie conseil au nom du Comite des residents relatif aux carrieres et sablieres concernant la gestion des agregats, prevue a I'article 680 de l'Arrete relatif aux carrieres et sablieres adopte par Ie conseille 19 fevrier 2001 et il indique qu'aucune demarche n'a ete entreprise pour amorcer une modification; il souligne que la deuxieme moitie du projet de zonage relatif aux carrieres << PQ-2 >>, visant la gestion des ressources en agregats, n'a pas avance malgre qu'il a ete complete par un ancien urbaniste. M. Bowen enumere les preoccupations du Comite des residents et demande au conseil de soumettre ces questions aux fins d'etude par son personnel et d'entreprendre des demarches aupres de la Province du Nouveau-Brunswick afin de modifier la Loi sur I'urbanisme et autres ordonnances, Ie cas echeant. En conclusion, M. Bowen insiste sur Ie fait que Ie conseil etablisse une zone intitulee << carrieres et sablieres II >> et apporte les modifications necessaires au plan et a I'arrete. Monsieur David Bowen, residant au nO 11 de I'embranchement nO 7, distribue aux membres du conseil des copies du document relatif a sa presentation et il adresse Ie conseil au nom du Comite des 90-488 COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2004/LE 15 MARS 2004 residents relatif aux carrieres et sablieres concernant la gestion des agregats, prevue a I'article 680 de l'Arrete relatif aux carrieres et sablieres adopte par Ie conseille 19 fevrier 2001 et il indique qu'aucune demarche n'a ete entreprise pour amorcer une modification; il souligne que la deuxieme moitie du projet de zonage relatif aux carrieres << PQ-2 >>, visant la gestion des ressources en agregats, n'a pas avance malgre qu'il a ete complete par un ancien urbaniste. M. Bowen enumere les preoccupations du Comite des residents et demande au conseil de soumettre ces questions aux fins d'etude par son personnel et d'entreprendre des demarches aupres de la Province du Nouveau- Brunswick afin de modifier la Loi sur I'urbanisme et autres ordonnances, Ie cas echeant. En conclusion, M. Bowen insiste sur Ie fait que Ie conseil etablisse une zone intitulee << carrieres et sablieres II >> et apporte les modifications necessaires au plan et a I'arrete. Proposition du conseiller Trites Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie conseil communal etudie les questions soumises par Ie Comite des residents relatif aux carrieres et sablieres et qu'il etablisse une zone intitulee << carrieres et sablieres II >>; et qu'une demande so it transmise a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick afin de modifier la Loi sur I'urbanisme et autres ordonnances provinciales, Ie cas echeant, et que la question so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport pour presentation au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 25. Common Clerk/greffier communal