2004-03-22_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 22nd day of March, A.D. 2004, at 5:30 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Court, Desmond,
Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, 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; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; C. Cogswell,
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 22 mars 2004 a 17 h 30, les personnes
suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Court, Desmond,
Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, 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; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux
publics; C. Cogswell, chef de police; 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.
(Councillor Trites entered the meeting.)
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere
d'ouverture.
(Le conseiller Trites se joint a la reunion.)
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on March 15,2004, 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 Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal du 15 mars 2004 soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 3A, sale of a portion of LPP - Rivershore Drive.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte,
moyennant I'ajout du point 3A, vente d'une partie du terrain d'utilite publique situe sur la
promenade Rivershore.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Loss of Electricity due to Landlord's Default
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed regarding the
loss of electricity due to landlord's default; recognizing the effort put forth by Saint John
Energy; and recommending that the matter of the rights of tenants to ensure electric
power is provided not withstanding a failure by the landlord to pay charges be referred
to: (a) the next meeting of Council members with area MLA's on how to correct the
situation, (b) Saint John Energy for recommendations on a way to correct the problem;
and (c) the City Solicitor for a report on what remedies might be sought.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the matter regarding the loss of
electricity due to landlord's default be referred to the next meeting of Council members
with area MLA's on how to correct the situation.
A brief discussion followed regarding the proposed motion with Councillor
Trites putting forward an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald, that
Council meet only with area MLA's at this time. Mayor McAlary noted the mover and
seconder agreed to the proposed amendment.
Question being taken, the motion as amended was carried.
16. Perte d'electricite imputee au defaut du proprietaire
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed relative a la perte
d'electricite imputee au defaut du proprietaire, reconnaissant les efforts deployes par
Saint John Energy et, recommandant que la question des droits des locataires, plus
particulierement I'assurance que I'electricite est fournie nonobstant Ie defaut du
proprietaire a payer les frais, so it a) reportee a la prochaine reunion du conseil avec les
membres de l'Assemblee legislative de la region; b) transmise a Saint John Energy aux
fins de recommandations relativement a la mise en place d'une procedure visant a
corriger Ie probleme; c) transmise a I'avocat municipal aux fins de redaction d'un rapport
etablissant les mesures de redressement disponibles.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la question relative a la perte d'electricite
imputee au defaut du proprietaire soit reportee a la prochaine reunion du conseil avec
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les membres de l'Assemblee legislative en vue de corriger Ie probleme.
Une breve discussion s'ensuit relativement a la proposition avancee par
Ie conseiller Trites qui propose une modification, appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald,
que Ie conseil ne se reunisse qu'avec les membres de l'Assemblee legislative de la
region pour Ie moment. Le maire McAlary indique que I'auteur de la proposition et Ie
conseiller qui I'appuie consentent a la modification proposee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est modifiee et adoptee.
17. Article from United Nations Update
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed
regarding an article from United Nations Update, a publication of United Nations Non
Governmental Liaison Services on the state of the environment, be referred to the City
Manager, Water and Sewerage Department, and the Environment Committee for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Article relatif aux derniers developpements des Nations Unies
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed
visant un article relatif aux derniers developpements des Nations Unies, une publication
du Service de liaison non gouvernemental des Nations Unies sur I'etat de
I'environnement, so it transmise au directeur general, au Service du reseau d'eau et
d'egouts et au Comite sur I'environnement, a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. External Advisory Committee on Cities and Communities
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that Common Council endeavour to
establish an informal meeting with Robyn Tingley of Aliant, who has been appointed to
the recently established External Advisory Committee on Cities and Communities; as
soon as such can be arranged for the purpose of discussion on the challenges facing
Saint John with respect to the areas of study of the Advisory Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Comite consultatif externe relatif aux municipalites et collectivites
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie conseil communal prevoie, aussitot que
possible, une rencontre informelle avec Robyn Tingley, de Aliant, nomme au Comite
consultatif externe relatif aux municipalites et collectivites, forme recemment, afin de
discuter des defis qu'affronte The City of Saint John relativement aux sujets d'etude
soumis au comite consultatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
19. Faulty Street Repairs
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded,
concerning faulty street repairs caused by installation of gas lines
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting as he was not present
for the March 15, 2004 public hearing for the proposed re-zoning of 350 Ashburn Road
and 75 Consumers Drive.)
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19. Reparations effectuees aux rues endommagees
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
relative aux reparations effectuees aux rues endommagees en raison de I'installation
des conduites de gaz.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion puisqu'il n'etait pas present a
I'audience publique tenue Ie 15 mars 2004, visant les projets de rezonage relatifs au
350, chemin Ashburn et au 75, promenade Consumers.)
20(a). Third Reading Municipal Plan Amendment- 350 Ashburn Road
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 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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" was
read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
20(b). Zoning By-law Amendment - 350 Ashburn Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-645, 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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-645, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
20(c). Section 39 Conditions - 350 Ashburn Road
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of 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 for a retail home sales lot be
subject to the following conditions:
a) the use of the re-zoned area is limited to the proposed retail home sales lot;
b) the developer must pave the customer driveway and parking area with asphalt;
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c) adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer in
accordance with a detailed drainage plan, prepared by the developer and subject
to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved
drainage plan must be attached to any application for building permit for the
development;
d) the developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by
buildings, driveways, walkways, parking or loading areas;
e) exterior lighting must be designed and constructed in a manner that prevents
rays of light from shining onto adjacent properties;
f) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with a detailed site plan,
prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development
Officer, indicating the location of all buildings and structures, location and
treatment of parking and other vehicular circulation areas, freestanding signs,
exterior lighting, landscaped areas and any other site features, and the approved
site plan must be attached to any application for a building permit for the
development;
g) all site improvements as shown on the approved site plan and drainage plan
must be completed within one year of building permit approval,
and further that upon re-zoning the area, the land and any building 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 Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-645, 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 third time,
enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-
645, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
20a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au
terrain situe au 350, chemin Ashburn
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> modifiant, a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation d'une parcelle de terrain 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 lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> est lu
integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> 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 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.
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Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >>.
20b) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 350, chemin Ashburn
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero C.P. 100-645,
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> 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
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete numero C. P. 100-645 modifiant Ie zonage de The
City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
20c) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 relatives au 350, chemin Ashburn
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi
sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement d'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,
afin de permettre I'etablissement d'un terrain de vente de maisons au detail, soit
assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) I'usage du secteur rezone est limite au terrain propose pour la vente de maisons
au detail;
b) Ie promoteur doit asphalter la voie d'acces utilisee par la clientele et I'aire de
stationnement;
c) des installations de drainage adequates doivent etre fournies par Ie promoteur,
conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et
assujetti a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou de son representant,
et ledit plan de drainage approuve doit etre joint a toute demande de permis de
construire relatif a I'amenagement;
d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees du site
ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees pietonnieres et d'aires de
stationnement ou de chargement;
e) I'eclairage exterieur doit etre conyu et amenage de maniere a eviter que la
lumiere ne se reflete sur les proprietes adjacentes;
f) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement a un plan de situation detaille,
etabli par Ie promoteur et approuve par I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant
I'emplacement de tous les batiments et les constructions, I'emplacement et Ie
traitement des aires de stationnement et des aires de circulation, les affiches
autostables, I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et toutes les autres
caracteristiques, et ledit plan de situation doit accompagner toute demande de
permis de construire;
g) to utes les ameliorations indiquees sur Ie plan de situation et Ie plan de drainage
approuves doivent etre terminees dans un delai d'un an a compter de la date
d'emission du permis de construction;
et, que suivant Ie rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout batiment ou construction qui
s'y trouvent soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions
stipulees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero C.P. 100-645,
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> 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
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 C. P. 100-
645 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
21 (a). Third Reading Zoning By-law Amendment - 75 Consumers Drive
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-646, 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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-646, A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
21 (b). Section 39 Conditions - 75 Consumers Drive
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development 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, for commercial purposes be subject to the
following conditions:
a) the developer must pave all parking areas, loading areas, manoeuvring areas
and driveways with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in-place concrete curbs
to protect the landscaped areas and facilitate proper drainage;
b) adequate site drainage facilities must be provided by the developer in
accordance with detailed drainage plans, prepared by the developer and subject
to the approval of the Chief City Engineer;
c) all utilities, including power and telephone, must be provided underground;
d) all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways,
parking or loading areas must be landscaped by the developer and the
landscaping must extend onto the City street right-of-way to the edge of the City
curb/sidewalk;
e) the development layout must include a driveway connection from Consumers
Drive to the adjacent Canadian Tire development, designed and constructed in a
manner which is satisfactory to the owner of the Canadian Tire property and
Development Officer;
f) the site shall not be developed except in accordance with detailed site plans and
building elevation plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval
of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings, parking areas,
driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and other
site features, and the approved plans must be attached to the application for a
building permit for the development;
g) all site improvements as shown on the approved site and drainage plans, except
for landscaping, must be completed prior to the opening of the facility for
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business, and landscaping must be completed within one year of building permit
approval;
and further that upon the re-zoning the area, the land and any building 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 Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-646, 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 third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-
646, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
21 a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif
au 75, promenade Consumers
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero 100-646,
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> 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 lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete numero C. P. 100-646 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
21 b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 relatives au 75, promenade Consumers
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi
sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement aux fins commerciales d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 1,8 hectares, situee au 75, chemin Consumers et portant Ie
NID 55154892, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) Ie promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de
chargement et de man03uvre et toutes les voies d'acces et prevoir des bordures
de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie
drainage;
b) Ie promoteur doit assurer des installations de drainage adequates conformement
a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et sujet a I'approbation
de I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
c) to utes les installations d'utilites publiques doivent etre installees sous-terre, y
compris les lignes d'energie electrique et les lignes telephoniques;
d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de
I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees
pietonnieres, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, et I'amenagement
paysager do it se prolonger jusqu'au droit de passage municipal, a partir de la rue
jusqu'a la bordure ou Ie trottoir;
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e) Ie projet d'amenagement doit inclure une voie d'acces, afin de relier la
promenade Consumers a I'amenagement adjacent appartenant a Canadian Tire,
conyue et construite de maniere a satisfaire Ie proprietaire du terrain Canadian
Tire et son agent d'amenagement;
f) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement aux plans de situation et aux
plans d'elevation detailles, prepares par Ie promoteur et sujets a I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires
de stationnement, les voies d'acces, les aires de chargement, les affiches,
I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et les autres caracteristiques, et
lesdits plans doivent accompagner la demande de permis de construction;
g) to utes les ameliorations indiquees sur les plans de situation et de drainage, sauf
I'amenagement paysager, doivent etre terminees avant I'ouverture de
I'emplacement aux fins commerciales et I'amenagement paysager do it etre
termine dans un delai d'un an a compter de la date d'approbation du permis de
construire.
et que suivant Ie rezonage du secteur, les terrains et tout batiment ou construction qui
s'y trouve soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions
stipulees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete numero 100-646,
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> 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 troisieme lecture, que ledit
arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete numero C. P. 100-
646 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
22. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Barge Terminal Project,
Lorneville Industrial Site
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Trites, President,
Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (SJIPL), regarding a study initiated by the Province of
New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Saint John Industrial Parks
to determine the economic viability of establishing a barge terminal facility in the vicinity
of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park; which resulted in the consultant concluding that the
concept was economically viable. The consultant advised the terminal itself could be
constructed for as little as $200,000. noting the cost for the access road would bring the
total estimated project cost to $500,000. Councillor Trites' letter further explained the
Province of New Brunswick has agreed to support Phase II of this project with a
contribution of $30,000.; and a letter of support in the amount of $30,000. will be
forthcoming from ACOA which leaves SJIPL $30,000. short of the required project
budget.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd. Common Council authorize the transfer of $30,000. from the 2004
Industrial Park Capital Budget to Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. to help fund Phase II of
the Lorneville Industrial Site Barge Terminal Project.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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22. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (Parc industriel de Saint John Itee) - Projet
relatif au terminal pour barges situe a I'emplacement industriel de Lorneville
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Trites, president du Parc
industriel de Saint John Itee, (PISJ), relative a une etude entreprise par la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, l'Agence de promotion economique du Canada atlantique et les
parcs industriels de Saint John, afin de determiner la faisabilite economique de
I'etablissement d'un terminal pour barges dans la region du parc industriel au lac
Spruce; Ie conseiller ayant juge que Ie concept est faisable du point de vue economique.
L'expert-conseil avise que Ie terminal en soi pourrait etre construit pour la modique
somme de 200 000 $ et il indique que la construction d'un chemin d'acces augmenterait
les couts du projet jusqu'au total de 500 000 $. De plus, la lettre du conseiller Trites
indique que la province du Nouveau-Brunswick a consenti a appuyer la phase II de ce
projet en contribuant la somme de 30 000 $; et une lettre d'appui au montant de
30 000 $ est attendue de I'APECA, donc I'insuffisance budgetaire du projet du PISJ ne
s'eleve qu'a 30 000 $.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
Comme Ie recommande Ie Parc industriel de Saint
John Itee, QUE Ie conseil communal autorise Ie transfert des fonds qui y sont attribues,
d'une somme de 30 000 $ provenant du budget d'immobilisation de 2004 afin de
subventionner la phase II du projet de terminal pour barges situe a I'emplacement
industriel de Lorneville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
23. Letter from Brenda Seeley Regarding Problem with Flooding
on Wood haven Drive
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Brenda Seeley
expressing concern regarding flooding on Wood haven Drive advising there is marshland
that backs on properties in the area; and requesting this problem be investigated with or
without an expansion to the Gorman Arena, be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Lettre rec;ue de Brenda Seeley concernant Ie probleme d'inondation
sur la promenade Wood haven
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre reyue de Brenda Seeley, relative a
ses inquietudes visant les inondations survenues sur la promenade Wood haven et,
soulignant I'existence d'un marais situe a I'arriere des proprietes de la region; et exigeant
que ce probleme fasse I'objet d'une etude avec ou sans I'agrandissement prevu jusqu'a
I'arena Gorman, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
24. Application of Lokesh Kant for Zoning By-law Amendment
1131-1141 Manawagonish Road
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the application of Lokesh Kant for
re-zoning of property located at 1131-1141 Manawagonish Road, PID Number
55160246 and 55158232, be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report
and recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard for a
public hearing.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
24. Demande rec;ue de Lokesh Kant concernant une modification a I'arrete relatif
au zonage visant Ie 1131-1141, chemin Manawagonish
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Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la demande de Lokesh Kant relative ala
modification du zonage de la propriete situee au 1131-1141, chemin Manawagonish et
portant les NID 55160246 et 55158232, so it soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
en vue de la preparation d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations, que la
publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee afin de prevoir une audience publique.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
25. Letter from Saint John District Labour Council Regarding Waterfront
Development
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Ron Oldfield,
President, Saint John District Labour Council, expressing support for waterfront
development which includes Harbour Passage, the cruise ship terminal and proposed
building of Fort LaTour; pointing out they will not support giving up berths where ocean-
going vessels can be tied up citing the number of jobs created in our community as a
result of the Port of Saint John; and requesting that Council help the Port be competitive
and protect the berths that are now used for ocean-going vessels, be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
25. Lettre rec;ue du Conseil du travail du district de Saint John concernant
I'amenagement du secteur riverain
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre reyue de Ron Oldfield, president du
Conseil du travail du district de Saint John, exprimant son appui a I'amenagement du
secteur riverain, y compris Ie passage du port, Ie terminal de paquebots de croisiere et
la construction prevue du Fort LaTour; soulignant qu'il n'appuie pas la reduction du
nombre de postes d'amarrage pour les navires de haute-mer et affirmant que certains
emplois sont crees au sein de la collectivite en raison du port de Saint John; et sollicitant
Ie conseil a aider Ie port a concurrencer et a proteger les postes d'amarrage qui sont a
I'heure actuelle utilises pour les navires de haute-mer, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
26. Letter from NBPEA Regarding General Agreement on Trade in Services
Consideration was given to a letter from Deborah Lacelle, President, New
Brunswick Public Employees Association, bringing to Council's attention the effect that
the current round of negotiations for the General Agreement on Trade in Services
(GATS) will have on municipal governments in New Brunswick. Ms. Lacelle urged
Council to demand that the Federal Government: (1) make public the full documents
containing the GATS requests and offers at the time they are issued and received; (2)
call for an immediate moratorium on the current negotiations until such time as there can
be a full assessment of the potential impact of the requests that have been made thus
far; (3) consult widely and in depth with Canadians, including provincial and municipal
governments, before taking any further action on the GATS; and (4) file a permanent
and explicit exemption in the GATS limiting application to areas of federal jurisdiction to
ensure sub-national jurisdictions maintain local flexibility and control over the funding
and delivery of public services. This is the position the Federal Government has recently
taken in negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Deborah Lacelle,
President, New Brunswick Public Employees Association expressing concern regarding
the risk contained in the General Agreement on Trade in Services to the powers of
provincial and municipal governments in Canada and outlining demands of the Federal
Government, as noted above, be received for information.
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Councillor Teed stressed the importance of this issue and questioned if
this should be re-affirmed or supported in principle by Council. Mayor McAlary noted the
City has supported this in the past.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting
nay.
26. Lettre rec;ue de I'AEFPNB concernant un accord general sur Ie commerce et
les services
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Deborah Lacelle, presidente de
l'Association des employes de la fonction publique du Nouveau-Brunswick, avisant Ie
conseil des effets ressentis par les gouvernements municipaux au Nouveau-Brunswick,
en raison de la ronde de negociations relatives a l'Accord general sur Ie commerce des
services (AGCS). Mme Lacelle insiste que Ie conseil demande au gouvernement federal
de : 1) vulgariser toute la documentation relative aux demandes et aux offres de I'AGCS
au moment ou elle est emise ou reyue; 2) exiger un moratoire instantane relativement
aux negociations en cours jusqu'au moment ou une evaluation complete est effectuee
relativement aux incidences possibles visant les demandes qui ont ete soumises jusqu'a
maintenant; 3) consulter minutieusement les Canadiens en grand nombre, y compris les
gouvernements provinciaux et municipaux, avant d'entreprendre toute demarche relative
a I'AGCS; 4) deposer une exemption permanente et formelle en vertu de I'AGCS visant
a limiter Ie champ d'application des secteurs de competence federale afin d'assurer que
les competences provinciales maintiennent un niveau de souplesse et de controle
regional relativement au financement et a la distribution de services au public. Le
gouvernement federal a adopte cette position recemment relativement aux negociations
entreprises en vertu de la zone du libre echange des Ameriques.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue de Deborah Lacelle, presidente
de l'Association des employes de la fonction publique du Nouveau-Brunswick, exprimant
ses preoccupations relatives aux risques associes a l'Accord general sur Ie commerce
des services concernant les pouvoirs des gouvernements provinciaux et municipaux au
Canada et soulignant que les demandes deposees par Ie gouvernement federal, telles
qu'elles sont indiquees ci-dessus, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
Le conseiller Teed souligne I'importance de ce sujet et demande au
conseil si ce dernier devait reaffirmer ou appuyer la question en principe. Le maire
McAlary indique que la Ville a appuye cette question anterieurement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote
contre.
27. Letter from Uptown Saint John Regarding Canada Day Celebrations 2004
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mike McGraw,
President, Uptown Saint John, requesting financial support for a grand finale fireworks
display over Saint John Harbour to celebrate Canada Day in Saint John on July 1, 2004,
be referred back to Uptown Saint John with a request to provide Council with their 2004
budget.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Lettre rec;ue de Uptown Saint John concernant les celebrations de la fete
du Canada
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
QUE la lettre de demande d'aide financiere reyue
de Mike McGraw, president de Uptown Saint John, relativement a I'apotheose du
spectacle de feux d'artifice au-dessus du havre de Saint John, pour celebrer la fete du
Canada a Saint John Ie 1 er juillet 2004, soit retransmise a Uptown Saint John aux fins de
production aupres du conseil de son budget pour 2004.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
28. Letter from Festival By the Sea Requesting Funding
Consideration was given to a letter from Wendy Morton, President, Board
of Directors, Festival By The Sea, submitting information with respect to Festival By The
Sea 2004 scheduled for August 2 - 81h as well as financial details; and requesting
financial support in the amount of $25,000. and in-kind support to the value of $5,000.
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that a grant of $15,000. be approved
for the 2004 Festival By The Sea.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Demande de subvention rec;ue de I'organisation Festival By the Sea
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Wendy Morton, presidente du conseil
d'administration de Festival By The Sea, incluant des renseignements relatifs au festival
de 2004 prevu Ie 2 au 8 aout, y compris des details financiers; et formulant une
demande d'aide financiere au montant de 25 000 $ et un appui en nature d'une valeur
de 5 000 $.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QU'une subvention de 15 000 $ soit approuvee
pour Festival By The Sea pour I'an 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Mayor McAlary extended condolences to the family of Charles O'Brien
who passed away March 21,2004.
Mayor McAlary recognized the presence at the meeting of members of
the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Committee, promoting the Society's Annual
Daffodil Campaign. Charlene Hayes Co-ordinator of the Southern District Division of the
Canadian Cancer Society introduced the Committee members present and spoke on
behalf of the 2004 Campaign encouraging citizens to support the Daffodil Campaign.
Cathy Roger, a cancer survivor, presented the Mayor with a bouquet of daffodils.
Le maire McAlary offre ses condoleances a la famille de feu Charles
O'Brien qui est decede Ie 21 mars 2004.
Le maire McAlary souligne la presence a la reunion des membres du
comite des << Jours de la jonquille >> de la Societe canadienne du cancer, qui fait la
promotion de la campagne annuelle de financement de la Societe. Charlene Hayes,
coordonnatrice de la division du secteur du sud de la Societe canadienne du cancer,
prend la parole afin de presenter les membres du comite qui sont presents et
d'encourager les citoyens a appuyer la campagne de 2004. Cathy Roger, survivante du
cancer, offre un bouquet de jonquilles au maire.
3A. Sale of a Portion of LPP - Rivershore Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1. Common Council seek the concurrence of the Planning Advisory Committee for
the sale of a 1,000 m2 more or less portion of PID Number 55114847 being land
along Rivershore Drive designated on Plan Number 200270 as "Land for Public
Purposes" and as generally shown on the submitted plan.
2. In the event the Planning Advisory Committee concurs with the sale of the
aforesaid land, it is further recommended that:
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(a) The City of Saint John subdivide and sell a 1,000 m2 more or less portion
of PID Number 55114847, as generally shown on the submitted plan, to
Gary Spicer for: 1) $15,000 (plus HST, if applicable); 2) subdivision costs,
and 3) a 320 m2 more or less portion of PID Number 55166391, being
land owned by Gary Spicer (to be conveyed by subdivision and
document, or by subdivision and vesting as LPP);
(b) that Common Council authorize the purchaser to make an application to
re-zone the subject portion of PID Number 55114847;
(c) that the purchaser be advised that The City of Saint John does not
warrant the development potential of the parcel; that nothing herein shall
explicitly or implicitly obligate The City of Saint John, or the Planning
Advisory Committee to approve any LPP divesting, or any future re-
zoning, subdivision, or development application arising out of the sale
contemplated herein.
3. It is further recommended that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
sign transfer and related documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3A. Vente d'une parcelle d'un terrain d'utilite publique situee sur la
promenade Rivershore
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general QUE:
1. Le conseil communal sollicite I'accord du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme afin de
proceder a la vente d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
1 000 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55114847, situee Ie long de la promenade
Rivershore, classee sur Ie plan numero 200270 comme << terrain d'utilite
publique >>, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente.
2. Dans Ie cas ou Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accorde son consentement a la
vente du terrain susmentionne, il est recommande que:
a) The City of Saint John procede au lotissement et a la vente d'une parcelle
d'environ 1 000 metres carres portant Ie NID 55114847, comme Ie montre
de fayon generale Ie plan presente, a Gary Spicer aux conditions
suivantes: 1) 15000 $ (plus TVH, s'il ya lieu); 2) couts de lotissements;
3) une parcelle d'environ 320 metres carres du terrain portant Ie
NID 55166391, appartenant a Gary Spicer (transmis par lotissement et
documentation ou par lotissement et devolution comme terrain d'utilite
publique);
b) que Ie conseil communal autorise I'acquereur a soumettre une demande
de rezonage relativement a ladite parcelle du terrain portant Ie
NID 55114847;
c) que I'acquereur so it avise que The City of Saint John ne garantit aucune
possibilite d'amenagement de ladite parcelle; qu'aucune disposition des
presentes n'oblige de fayon formelle ou tacite The City of Saint John ou Ie
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme a approuver tout retranchement du terrain
d'utilite publique ou tout projet de rezonage futur, de lotissement ou de
demande d'amenagement en raison de la vente prevue par les presentes.
3. De plus, il est recommande que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises
a signer I'acte de transfert et les documents afferents.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5. Total Golf Management - Rockwood Park Golf Course
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a
fee proposal from Total Golf Management Incorporated (TGMI), the operators of the
Rockwood Park Golf Course, further to discussion by Council on March 151h, regarding
fees for the 2004 golf season advising that as a result of this review and subsequent
discussions with TGMI an amended fee proposal has been put forward by TGMI.
Councillor Desmond proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Teed,
that Common Council accept the 2004 fee proposal for the Rockwood Park Golf Course,
as submitted by the course operator Total Golf Management Incorporated; and the item
be referred back to the City Manager for discussion concerning the number of
tournaments on the course, with the intention to reduce this number, and seniors be
given the opportunity to purchase their own power carts and pay trail fees. Discussion
ensued at which time it was suggested that two separate motions be adopted. Mayor
McAlary noted the mover and seconder agreed to this amendment.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the 2004 fees for the Rockwood Park Golf Course, be approved as submitted
by the course operator Total Golf Management Incorporated.
Councillor Fitzgerald expressed the view the restricted fee should only
increase $20. and advised he would not support the proposed motion. Expressing
opposition to the proposed motion Councillor Titus commented there should not be any
special rates or passes and suggested Council should be more concerned with the
green fee rate because it is a public golf course.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court,
Fitzgerald, and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
regarding the fee proposal from Total Golf Management Incorporated, be referred to the
City Manager for discussion with regard to reducing the number of tournaments on the
course; and giving seniors the opportunity to purchase power carts and pay trail fees.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Total Golf Management - Terrain de golf du parc Rockwood
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general indiquant les tarifs
etablis par Total Golf Management Incorporated (TGMI), agissant en tant
qu'administrateurs du terrain de golf du parc Rockwood, suivant les discussions
sou levees par Ie conseille 15 mars, relativement aux tarifs etablis pour la saison de golf
de 2004 et, avisant qu'en raison d'une revision et de discussions subsequentes avec
TGMI, cette derniere presente une proposition modifiee.
Le conseiller Desmond presente une proposition, appuyee par Ie
conseiller Teed, que Ie conseil communal accepte la proposition etablissant les tarifs du
terrain de golf Rockwood pour 2004, telle que presentee par I'administrateur du terrain,
Total Golf Management Incorporated; que ce point so it reporte au directeur general aux
fins de discussion relativement au nombre de tournois de golf organises sur Ie terrain et
I'intention de reduire ce nombre, et accordant aux alnes I'occasion d'acheter leurs
propres chariots a moteur et de payer des tarifs de parcours. Une discussion s'est
engagee et il est suggere d'approuver deux propositions differentes. Le maire McAlary
indique que I'auteur de la proposition et Ie conseiller qui I'appuie consentent a la
modification.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
les tarifs pour 2004 du terrain de golf du parc Rockwood, soient approuves tels que
presentes par les administrateurs du terrain, Total Golf Management Incorporated.
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Le conseiller Fitzgerald exprime son opinion voulant que les tarifs exclus
ne devraient augmenter que de 20 $ et il indique qu'il n'appuie pas la proposition
presentee. Exprimant son opposition a la proposition presentee, Ie conseiller Titus
indique qu'aucun tarif ou laisser-passer special ne devrait etre permis et que Ie conseil
devrait plutot se concentrer sur les tarifs du droit de jeu puisqu'il s'agit d'un terrain de
golf public.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee, les conseillers Court,
Fitzgerald et Titus ayant vote contre.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general
relatif a I'etablissement de tarifs par Total Golf Management Incorporated, so it reporte au
directeur general aux fins de discussion relativement a la reduction du nombre de
tournois sur Ie terrain; et que les alnes puissent acquerir des chariots a moteur et de
payer les tarifs de parcours.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Agreement on Purchasing Pay and Display Parking Machines for
On-Street Parking
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council agree to the proposal from the Saint John Parking
Commission to proceed with the purchase of 35 Pay and Display parking machines at an
estimated cost of $511,000. plus HST with funds to be repaid by the City in equal annual
installments over a seven-year period commencing in 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Entente relative a I'acquisition d'un systeme de paiement a console d'affichage
sur rue
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal accorde son consentement a la proposition presentee par la
Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John visant a proceder avec I'acquisition de
35 consoles d'affichage pour Ie stationnement au montant prevu de 511 000 $, TVH en
sus, ces montants devant etre payes par la Ville en versements annuels egaux sur une
periode de sept ans a compter de I'an 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Release of Easements - 1350 Hickey Road
Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor further to
Council's meeting of March 1, 2004 at which time a by-law to re-zone a parcel of land
located at 1350 Hickey Road was enacted, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act, to permit development of the parcel for commercial purposes subject to
specific conditions, including "h) Prior to commencing the development of the site, the
owner of the land shall grant to The City of Saint John any necessary easements that, in
the opinion of the Chief City Engineer, are required to protect the existing municipal
water transmission lines that traverse the site, with all documentation to be prepared by
the City and executed at no cost to the owner". The City Solicitor commented the
current owner's title to the land is encumbered by an easement in favour of the City
dating from an agreement recorded in 1874 and proposing a resolution in this regard.
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On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that in exchange for O'Henry's Country
Market Emporium Inc.'s granting to The City of Saint John any necessary easements
that in the opinion of the Chief City Engineer are required to protect all existing water
transmission lines that traverse the site at 1350 Hickey Road, the City release the site
from the terms and conditions of the 1874 agreement, with all documentation to be
prepared by and at the cost of the City, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute all related documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Liberation de servitude relative au 1350, chemin Hickey
Examen d'un rapport presente par I'avocat municipal relatif a la reunion
du conseil tenue Ie 1 er mars 2004, a laquelle un arrete modifiant Ie zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain situee au 1350, chemin Hickey a ete edicte en vertu de I'article 39 de
la Loi sur I'urbanisme, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'une parcelle a des fins
commerciales, sous reserve de conditions precises, y compris les suivantes : << h) avant
d'entreprendre les travaux d'amenagement sur Ie terrain, Ie proprietaire accorde a The
City of Saint John toute servitude exigee selon I'avis de I'ingenieur municipal en chef afin
de proteger les conduites de transport d'eau de la Ville qui traversent I'emplacement, et
toute la documentation do it etre completee par la Ville et Ie proprietaire n'en assume
aucuns frais.>> L'avocat municipal affirme que Ie proprietaire actuel est titulaire d'un titre
foncier greve par une servitude en faveur de la Vi lie en vertu d'une convention inscrite
en 1874 et, il propose une resolution a cet egard.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QU'en echange de la concession a The City of
Saint John par O'Henry's Country Market Emporium Inc., de toute servitude necessaire,
selon I'opinion de I'ingenieur municipal en chef, necessaire afin de proteger les
conduites de transport d'eau de la Ville qui traversent Ie terrain situe au 1350, chemin
Hickey, la Ville libere Ie terrain des modalites et conditions de la convention de 1874, et
que la documentation soit redigee par la Ville a ses frais et que Ie maire et Ie greffier
communal soient autorises a signer toute la documentation afferente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Uptown Saint John - Festival and Events Position
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding a
request from Uptown Saint John for funding from the City to support the hiring of a
Festival and Events Coordinator position to provide support activities and coordination
for the various festivals and events held in the uptown area throughout the year. The
City Manager outlined the reasons why the City should not provide additional funding for
the costs associated with this position pointing out they do not question the merits of the
position being put in place; and explained if Uptown Saint John proceeds with the hiring
of this position the City will already be providing funding through the Business
Improvement Levy amount that it pays.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that Common Council deny the
request of Uptown Saint John, at this time with regret, and a letter be forwarded to
Uptown Saint John advising what The City of Saint John's contribution level is to
festivals in the uptown area.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Uptown Saint John Inc. - etat des festivals et des evenements
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif a une
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demande de subvention, reyue de Uptown Saint John, afin d'appuyer I'embauche d'un
coordonnateur des festivals et des evenements pour soutenir les activites et coordonner
les divers festivals et evenements tenus au centre-vi lie pendant I'annee. Le directeur
general indique les raisons pour lesquelles la Ville ne peut accorder une subvention
supplementaire relative aux couts associes a ce poste et souligne que Ie conseil ne met
pas en question la valeur du poste prevu; et il explique que dans Ie cas ou Uptown Saint
John procede a combler ce poste, la Ville fournirait deja une subvention par I'entremise
de la taxe d'amelioration des affaires qu'elle acquitte.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie conseil communal rejette en ce moment,
avec regrets, la demande de Uptown Saint John et qu'une lettre soit expediee a cette
derniere indiquant Ie niveau de contribution de la Ville offerte aux festivals du centre-
ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. License to Encroach Upon a Public Street - Fallsview Drive
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the City Manager's report with
respect to a license to encroach upon a public street - Fallsview Drive be withdrawn,
from the agenda of this meeting, until the next open session of Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Permis d'empietement sur une rue publique - promenade Fallsview
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie rapport du directeur general relatif a un
permis d'empietement sur la rue publique, a savoir la promenade Fallsview, soit retire de
I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion et examine a la prochaine reunion publique du
conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Early Access to Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Lands at
160 Chesley Drive
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1) The City of Saint John shall indemnify and save harmless Her Majesty the Queen
in Right of Canada, (Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans), its employees, officers and
agents from and against any and all actions, causes of actions, demands, suits,
claims and or proceedings that may be brought against or made upon Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada her servants, agents and employees by
any person or persons in which the claims, demands, suits, actions, causes of
action and or proceedings may result from, arise from, be contributed to andlor in
any way related to any act, failure to act or otherwise of The City of Saint John
andlor its servants, employees, or agents in respect of andlor pertaining to any of
the rights and uses granted to The City of Saint John by the Licensor (DFO) with
regards to the Harbour Passage construction in on and around the 33 sq.m. +1-
portion of DFO lands at 160 Chesley Dr. as generally shown on the submitted
plan; and
2) The City of Saint John shall obtain and keep in force a policy of comprehensive
general liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage with inclusive
limits of not less than ten million dollars CDN ($10,000,000.00). This policy
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includes; 1) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as added as additionally
insured; and 2) a standard Cross Liability Clause.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Acces anticipe aupres du ministere des Peches et Oceans relativement aux
terrains situes au 160, promenade Chesley
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general QUE:
1) The City of Saint John indemnise et garantit contre toute responsabilite Sa
Majeste la Reine du Chef du Canada (ministere des Peches et Oceans), ses
employes, fonctionnaires et mandataires, contre toute action en justice ou cause
d'action, sommation, poursuite, reclamation ou procedure de toute nature,
intentee contre ou au nom de Sa Majeste la Reine du Chef du Canada, ses
serviteurs, fonctionnaires ou employes, par toute personne de laquelle la
reclamation, sommation, poursuite, action en justice ou cause d'action, ou
procedure qui resulte ou provient de toute action, inaction, ou autre, ou qui a
contribue ou se rapporte de fayon quelconque, a The City of Saint John ou ses
serviteurs, employes ou fonctionnaires relativement a tout droit ou usage cede a
The City of Saint John par la partie concedante (MPO) relativement a la
construction du passage du Port, a I'interieur, sur la surface et autour d'une
parcelle de terrain d'environ 33 metres carres, situee au 160, promenade
Chesley et appartenant au MPO, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan
presente;
2) The City of Saint John doit obtenir et maintenir en vigueur une police d'assurance
de responsabilite civile contre les blessures corporelles et dommages materiels a
un montant par sinistre d'au moins dix millions de dollars canadiens
(10 000 000 $). Ladite police d'assurance comprend les dispositions suivantes :
1) Sa Majeste la Reine du Chef du Canada est ajoutee en tant qu'assure
additionnel; 2) une clause de responsabilite reciproque est inseree.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Tender for Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the supply of PremiumlHigh Performance Traffic Paint be
awarded to Ibis Products Ltd., as indicated on the submitted Summary of Bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Soumission relative a la peinture routiere
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere de haute qualite ou haute
performance soit accordee a Ibis Products Ltd., comme I'indique Ie resume des
soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. 2004 General Fund Capital Program Adjustments - Storm Drainage
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager, submitting a
table summarizing the proposed adjustments to the 2004 General Fund Capital Program
regarding storm drainage, and requesting Council's approval. The City Manager advised
that this program originally included two projects to be completed in conjunction with
water and sanitary infrastructure renewal projects those being the combined sewer
separation at Bayview Drive and Wright Street; which have subsequently been deferred
to 2005 and 2006 respectively in order to meet the proposed cap of $11.5 million.
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Referring to the approved funding levels for storm drainage the City Manager's report
outlined the following three new projects that will be added to the program which were
selected based on system improvement needs at Alvic Place and Norris Road as well as
requirements for future surface work on Loch Lomond Road.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council approve the submitted revisions to the 2004 General Fund
Capital Program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Modifications au programme d'investissement du fonds d'administration
pour 2004 - reseaux pluviaux
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general, accompagne d'un
tableau indiquant les modifications proposees au programme d'investissement du fonds
d'administration pour 2004 relativement aux reseaux pluviaux et demande d'approbation
du conseil. Le directeur general declare que Ie present programme comprenait a
I'origine deux projets devant etre completes simultanement avec les projets de
renouvellement de I'infrastructure du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts, a savoir la
separation de la canalisation d'egout combinee situee a la promenade Bayview et a la
rue Wright, qui ont subsequemment ete reportes a 2005 et 2006, respectivement, afin
de respecter la limite proposee de 11,5 millions de dollars. Se reportant aux niveaux de
financement approuves relativement aux reseaux pluviaux, Ie rapport du directeur
general expose les grandes lignes des trois nouveaux projets suivants, situes a la Place
Alvic et au chemin Norris, ainsi que les exigences relatives aux travaux de surface
devant etre effectues sur Ie chemin Loch Lomond, qui seront ajoutes au programme et
choisis en fonction des besoins d'amelioration du systeme.
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal approuve les modifications proposees au programme
d'investissement du fonds d'administration de 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Design and Project Management - Marsh Creek Sewerage Scheme
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of Hydro-Com Technologies Ltd. for engineering services (design
and project management) for Inflowllnfiltration Reduction Program and Evaluation of the
Marsh Creek Sewerage Scheme be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Conception et gestion du projet de reseau d'egouts du ruisseau Marsh
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la proposition de Hydro-Com Technologies Ltd., relativement aux services d'ingenierie
(conception et gestion de projet) visant Ie programme de reduction du captage et
d'infiltration et I'evaluation du projet de reseau d'egouts du ruisseau Marsh, so it acceptee
et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation
adequate a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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14. Design and Project Management - Interconnection of the East and West
Saint John Water Systems
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited Consulting Engineers for engineering services
(design and project management) for the Interconnection of the East and West Saint
John Water Systems project be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Conception et gestion du projet visant a relier les reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la proposition de CBCL Itee, experts-conseils en ingenierie, concernant les services
d'ingenierie (conception et gestion de projet) relativement au projet visant a relier les
reseaux d'aqueduc et d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest de Saint John, so it acceptee et
que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation
adequate a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. Truck Routes - Ocean Westway
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council amend the Traffic By-law by adding the section of Ocean
Westway, from King William Road to the access ramps to Route 7 to schedule "K" of the
By-law, and that this recommendation be forwarded to the Legal Department for review
and draft of the amendment in proper form.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Itineraires pour camions sur Ocean Westway
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal modifie I'arrete relatif a la circulation en ajoutant Ie texte suivant a
I'annexe <<K>> de I'arrete, << la section de Ocean Westway, a partir du chemin King
William jusqu'a la rampe d'acces a la route 7 >>, et que cette recommandation so it
transmise au Service juridique aux fins d'etude et de redaction de la modification en
bonne et due forme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Canada Volunteerism Initiative - Steven Boyce
Steven Boyce, Coordinator for the Canada Volunteerism Initiative and
Local Network New Brunswick Coordinator for the project distributed brochures on the
Initiative, and in addressing Council gave an overview of the project pointing out the
volunteer sector is in need of infrastructural support, funding and assistance in a number
of forms. Referring to the National Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating
2000, Mr. Boyce advised the number of people involved in the volunteer sector is over
one million and remarked that 29% of New Brunswickers volunteer. Mr. Boyce
commented the week of April 181h is Volunteer Week and December 51h is International
Volunteer Day. In concluding his presentation, Mr. Boyce reviewed the following
objectives: 1) encourage New Brunswickers to participate in voluntary organizations; 2)
improve the capacity of N.B. organizations to benefit from the contribution of volunteers;
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and 3) enhance the experience of volunteering in N.B.; and visions: 1) government at all
levels tangibly support volunteerism; 2) there is a unified voice for volunteering in the
province; and 3) a mechanism for support and capacity building exists.
A brief discussion followed regarding Mr. Boyce's presentation with Mayor
McAlary expressing appreciation to the many volunteers in The City of Saint John.
4. Initiative canadienne sur Ie benevolat - Steven Boyce
Steven Boyce, coordonnateur de l'lnitiative canadienne sur Ie benevolat
et coordonnateur du reseau local au Nouveau-Brunswick, distribue des brochures
relatives a I'initiative et presente au conseil un aperyu du projet, soulignant que Ie
secteur de benevolat manque de soutien par rapport a I'infrastructure, Ie financement et
I'aide de tous genres. Se reportant au Sondage national 2000 sur les dons, Ie benevolat
et la participation, M. Boyce affirme que Ie secteur du benevolat compte plus de un
million de participants et indique que 29 % des Neo-brunswickois se portent benevoles.
M. Boyce indique que la semaine du 18 avril est la semaine du benevolat et que la
journee internationale du benevolat est Ie 5 decembre. Pour conclure sa presentation,
M. Boyce souligne les objectifs suivants: 1) encourager les Neo-Brunswickois a
participer aux organisations benevoles; 2) ameliorer la capacite des organisations du
Nouveau-Brunswick de profiter de la contribution apportee par les benevoles; 3) mettre
en valeur I'experience benevole au Nouveau-Brunswick; la vision: 1) tous les paliers
gouvernementaux appuient nettement Ie benevolat; 2) la province beneficie d'une voie
unifiee pour Ie benevolat; 3) et il existe un mecanisme d'appui et la capacite de creer.
Une breve discussion se poursuit relative a la presentation de M. Boyce
et Ie maire McAlary temoigne sa reconnaissance aux nombreux benevoles dans The
City of Saint John.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. advising that
there will be a public Committee of the Whole meeting on March 29, 2004.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 18 h 55 et annonce qu'une
reunion publique en comite plenier sera tenue Ie 29 mars 2004.
Assistant Common Clerk/greffiere communale adjointe