2004-04-13_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 13th day of April, AD. 2004, at 5:30 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites
- and -
1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Comptroller; 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; R. Simonds, Fire Chief;
C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; B. Morrison, Director of Leisure
Services; 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 mardi 13 avril 2004 a 17 h 30, les personnes
suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites;
- et-
1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, controleur; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations
municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services
d'inspection et des batiments; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux
publics; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell,
chef de police; B. Morrison, directeur du service des loisirs; 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 Rev. Edward Powell of
Grand Bay Baptist Church offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend Edward Powell,
pasteur de la Grand Bay Baptist Church, recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on April 5, 2004, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal tenue Ie 5 avril 2004 so it adopte.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 3A, Settlement of Litigation - Forbes v. The City of
Saint John and item 4C, Water and Wastewater Strategy Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte,
moyennant I'ajout des points 3A, reglement du litige relatif a I'affaire Forbes c. The City
of Saint John et Ie point 4C, Comite sur la strategie de distribution d'eau et d'egouts.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Letter from Rebecca Bourdage on behalf of Residents of St. Peters Court
Opposing Variances at 15-19 Magazine Street
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Rebecca Bourdage
on behalf of residents of St. Peters Court, opposing variances at 15-19 Magazine Street;
and submitting a document outlining amendments to one of the submitted plans, be
tabled for one week.
Mayor McAlary advised that a report would be on the agenda for
consideration at next open session of Council scheduled for April 19' 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Lettre rec;ue de Rebecca Bourdage au nom des residents de I'impasse
St. Peters, s'opposant aux modifications proposees au 15-19, rue Magazine
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue de Rebecca Bourdage au nom
des residents de I'impasse St. Peters, s'opposant aux modifications proposees au 15-
19, rue Magazine et, incluant un document soulignant les modifications apportees a un
des plans presentes, soit reportee pour une semaine.
Le maire McAlary declare qu'un rapport sera ajoute a I'ordre du jour aux
fins d'examen a la prochaine reunion publique du conseil prevue Ie 19 avril 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3a. Settlement of Litigation - Forbes v. The City of Saint John
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute a general release in favour of Godfrey & Associates Ltd. with
respect to the subject matter of Cause No. S/C/464/98.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3a. Reglement du litige relatif a I'affaire Forbes c. The City of Saint John
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient
autorises a signer une remise generale en faveur de Godfrey & Associates Ltd.
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relativement a la matiere en question de la cause nO S/C/464/98.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4(a). City of Saint John Environment Committee
Consideration was given to a letter from The City of Saint John
Environment Committee expressing support for the Water and Wastewater
Implementation Strategy and referencing the Goals for Saint John approved by Council
in 1989 as well as outlining issues that have been an Environment Committee priority for
some time.
Terry Gray, Chairman of the Environment Committee in addressing
Council expressed support for the Water and Wastewater Implementation Strategy;
commented regarding the Goals for Saint John approved by Council in 1989; and gave
an overview of the followings items that have been an Environment Committee priority:
(1) in 1999 the Committee felt increased action was need; (2) the 1993 Wastewater and
1999 Water strategies had been completed; (3) the Committee invited Municipal
Operations engineers to present and discuss the strategies; and then (4) the Committee
made presentations to Council early in 2000 asking for aggressive implementation of the
strategies; (5) in its 2003 annual report to Council the Committee complemented both
Council and the Municipal Operations Department on the efforts they had made to date;
however, it was acknowledged that there was a long way to go. Mr. Gray concluded his
presentation referring to comments by the Federal Environment Minister, who recently
visited the City, that harbour and wastewater clean up was not a Saint John priority; and
urged Council to demonstrate that this is a serious priority and do what is necessary to
secure the government funds that are needed.
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from The City of Saint
John Environment Committee regarding the Water and Wastewater Implementation
Strategy, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4a) Comite sur I'environnement de The City of Saint John
Examen d'une lettre reyue du Comite sur I'environnement de The City of
Saint John, affirmant son appui a la mise en 03uvre de la strategie de distribution d'eau
et d'egouts, reiterant les objectifs prevus pour The City of Saint John, tels qu'approuves
par Ie conseil en 1989 et, soulignant les questions prioritaires de longue date du Comite
sur I'environnement.
Terry Gray, president du Comite sur I'environnement, adresse Ie conseil
et indique son appui a la mise en 03uvre de la strategie de distribution d'eau et d'egouts;
exprime ses opinions relativement aux objectifs prevus pour The City of Saint John, tels
qu'approuves par Ie conseil en 1989; et souligne les points prioritaires suivants etablis
par Ie Comite sur I'environnement: 1) en 1999, Ie comite etait d'avis qu'il fallait agir
davantage; 2) les strategies relatives au reseau d'egouts de 1993 et au reseau d'eau de
1999 ont ete completees; 3) Ie comite a invite les ingenieurs charges des operations
municipales a presenter les strategies et a en discuter; 4) Ie comite s'est presente
devant Ie conseil au debut de I'annee 2000 et a demande que la mise en 03uvre des
strategies so it effectuee avec plus de tenacite; 5) dans son rapport annuel de 2003
presente au conseil, Ie comite souligne les efforts contribues par Ie conseil et Ie Service
des operations municipales; cependant, il indique qu'il y a toujours du chemin a faire.
M. Gray termine sa presentation en repetant les commentaires prononces par Ie ministre
de l'Environnement du Canada, recemment en visite a Saint John, que Ie nettoyage du
port et des eaux usees n'etaient pas une priorite pour The City of Saint John; et prie Ie
conseil d'indiquer qu'il s'agit d'une priorite primordiale et de faire tout ce qui est
necessaire afin d'obtenir les subventions gouvernementales requises.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue du Comite sur I'environnement
de The City of Saint John, relative a la strategie de distribution d'eau et d'egouts, so it
acceptee a titre informatif.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4(b). Water and Wastewater Strategy
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager, which was
discussed at the public Committee of the Whole meeting on March 29, 2004, regarding a
plan of action to bring our water and wastewater services to high quality standards for
the 21st Century setting out a time line of nine years beyond 2004 during which this
community would: (1) achieve 100% treatment of its wastewater effluents for areas
currently serviced; (2) establish necessary treatment/filtration of its drinking water; and
(3) begin the transition to adequate levels of investment in infrastructure renewal; and
proposing recommendations for Council's consideration.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that Common Council adopt the
following recommendations:
Wastewater Treatment
1. That Common Council endorse the proposed implementation strategy for wastewater
(treatment) system upgrades, as outlined in the submitted report.
2. That Common Council adopt the wastewater treatment concept recommended in the
CBCL Limited report Eastern Wastewater System - Evaluation of Wastewater
Treatment Options for a new conventional activated sludge (secondary) treatment
plant at the Hazen Creek site, as presented to Council on May 12, 2003.
3. That the City proceed with a public call for proposals for engineering consultant
services to provide detailed design and construction management for a new 35,000
m3/day wastewater treatment facility at Hazen Creek.
Water Qualitv
4. That Common Council endorse the proposed implementation strategy for water
service needs (treatment) upgrades, as outlined in the submitted report.
5. That consulting services be retained to carry out a detailed engineering evaluation of
a Modified Option 2B water treatment/system configuration, as outlined, including a
thorough assessment of source supply considerations, as a possible future water
servicing configuration for Saint John and to advise appropriately.
6. That the City continue its work towards improved water quality, in a manner
consistent with both Option 4 and Modified Option 2B, as outlined.
7. That Common Council set 2012 as the goal for a fully treated water service, with
years 2010 and 2011 designated for construction of water treatment facilities.
8. That Common Council prepare to address the very complex and serious question of
Musquash water rights - either legally or through negotiation with the Province of
New Brunswick.
9. That Common Council reiterate its position that an East industrial transmission
system would be considered only if and when principle industrial clients clearly want
it and are prepared to fully fund its capital and operating costs.
Sustainable Infrastructure
10. That Common Council endorse a comprehensive and ongoing program of
Sustainable Utility Infrastructure, based on the principles of the FCM-NRC National
Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure and the recommendations of the 2002
Water & Sewerage Business Plan Review.
11. That Common Council, in its financial management plan for the utility, put in place
over time direct financing (from revenues) for capital infrastructure renewal projects,
and further that it review the adequacy of such investments on a regular, 3-year
basis in conjunction with a triennial review of the utility business plan.
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FinancinQ ProQress
12. That Common Council acknowledge the need for adequate water and sewerage
rates to support essential service upgrades and substantial infrastructure renewal
and, further, that the rate structure reflect fairness and user pay principles, with utility
costs fully and fairly allocated across the classes of utility customers.
13. That the principles of equity, optimality, efficiency and validity, as outlined, be
established as the basis for service effectiveness and sustainability.
14. That the current 4-block rate structure (number of blocks and consumption levels
only) for metered customers be maintained until fully treated (filtered) water comes
on line and, at that time, change to a 3-block system by dropping the 4th block.
15. That the 4th block rate be set to ensure it reflects the production costs of raw water
and that it become the rate for raw water when fully treated water comes on line.
16. That Common Council adopt Model "0", funding support from others for major
upgrade programs, as outlined, as its desired financial model for the utility.
17. That Common Council formally request the required funding support of $83.55
million from others (for cost shared programs totaling at least $175 Million).
18. That Common Council adopt a policy to set rates for 3-year periods beginning in the
2005 budget year, that is for the period 2005 to 2007.
19. That the utility business plan be reviewed on a triennial basis, in the mid year of each
3-year rate period, with recommendations considered for the subsequent rate period.
20. That Common Council acknowledge that it will strive to provide a reasonable level of
rate predictability, recognizing that circumstances could result in need for changes.
21. That meter installations for existing residential customers be phased in over a 6-year
period commencing in 2006 and, further, that such households be charged for
services through the block structure effective January 1st of the year following
installation.
22. That a review of section 55 of the Water & Sewerage By-Law be undertaken, its
provisions updated, and guidelines established for its application.
Communications Plan
23. That Common Council entertain proposals from experienced, industry-recognized
communications firms or professionals, to be engaged to assist The City of Saint
John develop a comprehensive communications and public information program for
water and wastewater services in the 21st Century.
Priorities of the City
24. That Common Council reaffirm its commitment to high quality, safe drinking water
and to an environment free of raw municipal sewage, and, further, that these
objectives remain foremost priorities of The City of Saint John.
25. That Common Council endorse the overall strategies outlined and commit to: (1)
achieve 100% treatment of its wastewater effluents for areas currently serviced; (2)
establish necessary treatment/filtration of its drinking water; and (3) begin the
transition to adequate levels of investment in infrastructure renewal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4b) Strategie de distribution d'eau et d'egouts
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general, discute lors de la
reunion publique en comite plenier tenue Ie 29 mars 2004, relatif a un plan d'action
visant a ameliorer la qualite des services d'eau et d'egouts, au 21e siecle, a une norme
de qualite superieure, etablissant un calendrier de neuf ans, a compter de I'an 2004,
pendant lesquels la collectivite adresserait les points suivants : 1) Ie traitement de 100 %
des effluents d'eaux usees dans les quartiers desservis a I'heure actuelle;
2) I'etablissement de systemes de traitement et de filtration necessaires de I'eau potable;
3) I'introduction de la transition vers des niveaux d'investissement adequats dans Ie
renouvellement de I'infrastructure; et la proposition de recommandations aux fins d'etude
par Ie conseil.
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Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie conseil communal adopte les
recommandations suivantes :
Traitement des eaux usees
1. Que Ie conseil communal appuie la strategie de mise en 03uvre proposee visant la
mise au point du systeme de traitement des eaux usees, telle que soulignee dans Ie
rapport presente;
2. Que Ie conseil communal adopte la solution de traitement des eaux usees
recommandee dans Ie rapport du CBCL Limited intitule Reseau d'assainissement de
I'ESt - Evaluation des options de traitement des eaux usees, relativement a une
nouvelle station traditionnelle de traitement par boues (secondaires) activees situee
a I'emplacement de Hazen Creek, telle que presentee au conseille 12 mai 2003.
3. Que la Ville procede a un appel public de propositions relativement aux services
d'ingenieurs-conseils pour gerer la conception detaillee et la construction d'une
nouvelle installation de traitement des eaux usees a un debit de 35 000 m3 par jour.
Qualite de I'eau
4. Que Ie conseil communal appuie la strategie de mise en 03uvre proposee, visant les
mises au point du systeme de traitement des eaux, telle que soulignee dans Ie
rapport presente.
5. Que les services d'experts-conseils soient retenus afin de proceder a une evaluation
detaillee d'ingenierie relativement a la configuration d'un systeme de traitement
d'eau, Option modifiee 2B, tel que soulignee, y compris une evaluation detaillee des
considerations relatives a la source d'approvisionnement comme possibilite de
configuration du reseau d'aqueduc futur pour The City of Saint John et, d'en aviser Ie
conseil adequatement.
6. Que la Ville continue a deployer des efforts afin d'ameliorer la qualite de I'eau
potable conformement a l'Option 4 et a l'Option modifiee 2B, telles que soulignees.
7. Que Ie conseil communal prevoit realiser son objectif visant a fournir un service
complet de traitement d'eau en I'an 2012, et que la construction d'une installation de
traitement des eaux so it prevue pour 2010 et 2011.
8. Que Ie conseil communal prevoit adresser la question complexe et epineuse des
droits relatifs a I'eau de Musquash, so it juridiquement, soit par I'entremise de
negociations avec la province du Nouveau-Brunswick.
9. Que Ie conseil communal reitere sa position voulant qu'un systeme de transmission
industriel Est soit examine seulement dans Ie cas ou les clients industriels principaux
I'exigent explicitement et soient prets a contribuer Ie total des fonds d'immobilisation
et de depenses necessaires.
Infrastructure durable
10. Que Ie conseil communal appuie un programme comprehensif et continu relatif a
une infrastructure durable de services fondee sur les principes du Guide national
pour des infrastructures municipa/es durables de la FCM et du CNRC et les
recommandations formulees dans Ie document d'evaluation du plan d'activites du
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de 2002.
11. Que Ie conseil communal, dans son plan de gestion relatif au service, prevoit, au
cours des prochaines annees, la contribution d'un financement direct, a partir des
recettes, pour les projets de renouvellement d'immobilisations d'infrastructure et, de
plus, qu'il examine la pertinence de tels investissements, periodiquement, aux trois
ans, en collaboration avec une revision du plan de developpement, tous les trois
ans.
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ProQres financiers
12. Que Ie conseil communal reconnaisse Ie besoin d'etablir des tarifs adequats relatifs
au reseau d'eau et d'egouts afin de soutenir les mises au point essentielles du
service et du renouvellement important de I'infrastructure et, de plus, que la structure
tarifaire so it equitable et qu'elle respecte les principes de paiement par I'utilisateur,
les couts lies aux services etant completement et equitablement repartis parmi les
diverses categories de clients utilisant Ie service.
13. Que les principes d'equite, de rationalisation, d'efficacite et de validite, tels que
soul ignes, soient etablis comme fondement d'un service efficace et durable.
14. Que la structure tarifaire actuelle a quatre categories (nombre de categories et de
niveaux de consommation seulement) pour les clients beneficiant de compteurs, soit
maintenue jusqu'a ce que Ie service du reseau d'eau, completement traite (filtre) so it
disponible et, a ce moment, qu'elle soit modifiee a un systeme a trois categories en
eliminant la quatrieme categorie.
15. Que Ie tarif de la quatrieme categorie soit etabli afin d'assurer qu'il reflete les couts
de production de I'eau brute et qu'il so it applique a I'eau brute lorsque I'eau traitee
integralement est disponible.
16. Que Ie conseil communal adopte I'appui financier selon Ie modele << 0 >> provenant
d'autres sources relativement aux programmes de mises au point importants, tels
que soulignes, en tant que modele financier souhaitable pour Ie service.
17. Que Ie conseil communal fasse une demande formelle relative a I'appui financier au
montant de 83,55 millions de dollars provenant d'autres sources (programme a frais
partages s'elevant a au moins 175 millions de dollars).
18. Que Ie conseil communal adopte une politique d'etablissement des tarifs pour des
periodes consecutives de trois ans a partir du budget de 2005, so it la periode de
2005 a 2007.
19. Que Ie plan de developpement soit examine tous les trois ans, au cours de la
deuxieme annee de chaque periode de trois ans, et que des recommandations
soient formulees visant les tarifs prevus pour la periode subsequente.
20. Que Ie conseil communal reconnaisse qu'il doit tenter de fournir un niveau
raisonnable de prevision relativement aux tarifs, que certaines circonstances
peuvent entrainer Ie besoin de les modifier.
21. Que les installations de compteur pour les clients residentiels soient entreprises sur
une periode graduelle de six ans a partir de 2006 et, de plus, que ces clients soient
factures pour les services en fonction de la structure tarifaire a categories, a partir du
1er janvier de I'annee suivant I'installation.
22. Qu'une etude de I'article 55 de l'Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
so it entreprise, que les dispositions soient mises a jour et que des lignes directrices
soient etablies aux fins d'application.
Plan de communication
23. Que Ie conseil communal sollicite des propositions provenant de professionnels ou
de firmes avec experience dans Ie domaine des communications et respectes par Ie
milieu de I'industrie, qui s'engageraient a assister The City of Saint John a
developper un programme comprehensif de communications et de vulgarisation
d'information relativement aux services offerts par Ie reseau d'eau et d'egouts au
21e siecle.
Priorites de The City of Saint John
24. Que Ie conseil communal reaffirme son engagement a fournir une eau potable de
qualite superieure et sanitaire et un environnement libre d'eaux d'egouts brutes dans
la municipalite et, de plus, que ces objectifs demeurent prioritaires pour The City of
Saint John.
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25. Que Ie conseil communal appuie I'ensemble des strategies soulignees et qu'il
s'engage a respecter les points suivants : 1) Ie traitement de 100 % des effluents
d'eaux usees dans les quartiers desservis a I'heure actuelle; 2) I'etablissement de
systemes de traitement et de filtration necessaires d'eau potable; 3) I'introduction de
la transition vers des niveaux d'investissement adequats dans Ie renouvellement de
I'infrastructure.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4c. Water and Wastewater Strategy Committee
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the Water and Wastewater
Strategy Committee be comprised of the following members - Mayor Shirley McAlary,
Deputy Mayor White, Councillors Ball, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed and Trites.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4c. Comite sur la strategie de distribution d'eau et d'egouts
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie Comite sur la strategie de distribution d'eau
et d'egouts so it compose des membres suivants : Ie maire Shirley McAlary, Ie maire
suppleant White, les conseillers Ball, Court, Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed et Trites.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5. Final Payment to Meridian Construction - 2005-25 Harbour Passage Phase I
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize the payment of $33,290. from the Greenway Fund
to cover the final costs for Contract 2002-25 Harbour Passage Phase I.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Paiement final effectue a Meridian Construction relatif au contrat 2002-25 visant
Ie Passage du port, Phase I
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal autorise Ie paiement de 33 290 $ provenant du fonds Greenway
pour payer les couts finals relatifs au contrat 2002-25 visant Ie Passage du port, Phase I.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Design and Construction Management, Mountain Road Water Transmission
Main Installation
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of Crandall Engineering Ltd. for engineering services (design and
construction management) for the Mountain Road Water Transmission Main Installation
project be accepted, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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6. Gestion de la conception et de la construction relativement a I'installation de la
conduite principale d'eau au chemin Mountain
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la proposition de Crandall Engineering Ltd. soit acceptee visant les services d'ingenierie
(conception et pilotage) relativement a I'installation de la conduite principale d'eau au
chemin Mountain et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la
documentation exigee a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Investment in Uptown by Saint John Policemen's Protective Association
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Saint John Policemen's
Protective Association be commended on their investment in uptown with the recent
purchase of the former Jack Calp building on Charlotte Street.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Investissement dans Uptown Saint John par l'Association sur la protection des
agents de police
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE l'Association sur la protection des agents de
police so it felicitee de son investissement dans Ie centre-vi lie, relativement a I'acquisition
de I'immeuble situe sur la rue Charlotte, anciennement connu sous Ie nom de I'immeuble
Jack Calp.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Location of Public Auto Insurance Office
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Chase referencing a
recent news report advising that a final decision has not yet been made on the location
of the proposed public auto insurance office; and suggesting that locating the office in
Saint John may alleviate some job loss that will occur in the private insurance industry
by reducing the net loss in insurance industry jobs.
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that Council organize a team to be
tasked with convincing the Provincial Government to locate the public insurance office in
Saint John.
During discussion it was suggested that this issue should be brought to
the attention of the local MLA's during the next meeting with Council at which time they
could be requested to lobby The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Emplacement du bureau de I'assurance automobile publique
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chase mentionnant une
recente information de presse indiquant qu'une decision finale n'a pas encore ete prise
concernant I'emplacement du bureau de I'assurance automobile publique propose; et
suggerant que la localisation du bureau dans The City of Saint John pourrait attenuer la
perte d'emploi qui se produira dans I'industrie de I'assurance privee en reduisant la perte
brute d'emplois dans I'industrie de I'assurance.
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Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie conseil organise une equipe chargee de
convaincre Ie gouvernement federal de localiser Ie bureau de I'assurance automobile
publique dans The City of Saint John.
Une discussion s'ensuit et il est suggere que cette question soit portee a
I'attention des membres de l'Assemblee legislative au cours de la prochaine reunion
avec Ie conseil, a laquelle ils seraient pries d'exercer des pressions a I'intention de The
City of Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Saint John-Bangor Corridor Conference March 28, 29, 2004
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, regarding
his recent attendance at the Saint John-Bangor Corridor Conference held March 28, 29,
2004 suggesting that the positive phrase "Canada's First City" be used rather than the
term "one of the oldest Cities in North America".
9. Conference du Couloir Saint John I Bangor tenue les 28 et 29 mars 2004
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
relative a la Conference du Couloir Saint John / Bangor, tenue les 28 et 29 mars 2004, a
laquelle il a assiste, et suggere que la phrase positive suivante << Premiere ville au
Canada >>, so it utilisee plut6t que << une des plus anciennes vi lies en Amerique du
Nord >>.
10. Public Facilities in the City
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed
expressing concern regarding the lack of public facilities in the City and proposing that
the matter of public facilities in uptown be accessible on a 24 hour basis, be referred to
the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.)
10. Installations publiques de la Ville
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre du conseiller Teed, exprimant ses
preoccupations relatives au manque d'installations publiques dans la Ville et proposant
que les installations publiques au centre-vi lie soient accessibles 24 heures sur 24, soit
transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick quitte la reunion.)
11. Waterfront Development - Water Street Expenditure 2004
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded, regarding
waterfront development - Water Street 2004 expenditure.
11. Amenagement du secteur riverain - depenses relatives a la rue Water en 2004
Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee,
relative a I'amenagement du secteur riverain, en particulier les depenses prevues pour la
rue Water en 2004.
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12. Linkages between Transit and Parking Services
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Titus regarding
linkages between a public transit system, parking availability and traffic congestion; and
expressing the opinion that future financial pressures will undoubtedly cause the City to
reflect on its financial commitment to a public transit service and suggesting it would be
appropriate for the City to attempt to establish a more tangible relationship between the
two. Councillor Titus proposed the Parking Commission impose a monthly "levy" on
every off street parking spot under its management and the total of this levy be used
specifically to offset the cost of providing a public transit system which would serve in
educating the public as to the linkages between these two important services.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the City Manager collaborate with
representatives of both the Saint John Parking Commission and the Saint John Transit
Commission and report back to Council as to the advantages and disadvantages of such
a policy, as outlined above regarding linkages between these two municipal services.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
12. Liaisons entre les services de transport et les services de stationnement
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Titus relative aux liaisons
entre Ie reseau de transport public, la disponibilite de stationnement et la congestion des
rues; affirmant son opinion que des pressions financieres futures meneront la ville a
reflechir sur ses engagements financiers relatifs au reseau de transport public et
suggerant qu'il serait opportun que la Ville tente d'etablir des relations plus tangibles
entre les deux; Ie conseiller Titus propose que la Commission sur Ie stationnement
peryoive un prelevement sur chaque place de stationnement hors rue sous sa gestion et
que Ie total de ces prelevements so it utilise precisement pour contrebalancer les couts
prevus pour I'etablissement d'un reseau de transport public et, qui servirait a sensibiliser
Ie public relativement aux liaisons entre ces deux services importants.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie directeur general collabore avec des
representants de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John et la Commission
des transports de Saint John et presente un rapport au conseil etablissant les avantages
et les inconvenients d'une telle politique, telle que soulignee ci-dessus, relativement a
I'etablissement de liaisons entre ces deux services municipaux.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Fitzpatrick se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
13. 1 st and 2nd Readings Water and Sewerage By-law
Consideration was given to a letter from the Common Clerk submitting an
outline of changes made to the Water and Sewerage By-law and recommending 1 sl and
2nd readings.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number M-16 A By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage" be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-16 A By-
law Respecting Water and Sewerage".
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On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number M-16 A By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage" 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-16 A
By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. 1 re et 2e lectures de l'Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie greffier communal incluant un
resume des modifications apportees a l'Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et
d'egouts et recommandation de proceder aux 1 re et 2e lectures.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-16 concernant Ie
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> 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 nO M-16 concernant Ie
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO M-16 concernant Ie
reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> 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 nO M-16 concernant
Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Third Reading - Parking Meter By-law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law to
Amend A By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay
and Display Machines" be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend A By-law with Respect to
Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" was read
in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law to
Amend A By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay
and Display Machines" 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 By-law to Amend A By-
law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display
Machines".
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14. Troisieme lecture de la modification de l'Arrete concernant les parcometres
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete concernant les zones
de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >> fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et
I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >> fasse
I'objet d'une lecture.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete concernant les zones
de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console
d'affichage >> 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 modifiant I'arrete
concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de
paiement a console d'affichage >>.
15. Preservation Review Board - Proposed Amendment to Saint John Preservation
Areas By-law
Consideration was given to a letter from Malcolm Harris, Chair of the
Preservation Review Board advising that in response to Council's request, the Board has
discussed the proposed amendment to Section 9(1)(d) of the Saint John Preservation
Areas By-law which would permit a building of up to 22 metres (72.2 feet) to be
constructed at 239-241 Germain Street and proposed recommendations for Council's
consideration regarding the matter.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the public hearing scheduled for
April 19, 2004 to consider a proposed amendment to the Saint John Preservation Areas
By-law be cancelled; and Common Council appoint a Steering Committee involving the
expertise of the City's Heritage Officer and others from the community by the next open
session of Council following the April 191h session, to review the entire content of the
Preservation Areas By-law.
Discussion followed with Councillors speaking in support of the motion
proposed by the Preservation Review Board pointing out the importance of reviewing the
Preservation Areas By-law; and noting the proposed development by Mr. Tobias did not
meet all the criteria of the By-law. Councillor Teed expressed concern regarding the
concept and stressed the need to have more people living in the uptown core. An
amendment was proposed by Councillor Chase, seconded by Deputy Mayor White that
a committee be established by April 26, 2004 for the purpose of reviewing the
Preservation Areas By-law.
Question being taken, the main motion was carried with Councillor Teed
voting "nay".
15. Bureau de revision sur la conservation relativement a la modification
proposee a l'Arrete municipal sur les aires de conservation
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Malcolm Harris, president du Bureau de
revision sur la conservation, affirmant qu'en reponse a la demande du conseil, Ie bureau
a procede a des discussions relatives aux modifications proposees visant I'article 9(1)d)
de l'Arrete concernant les aires de conservation, afin de permettre la construction d'un
immeuble d'une hauteur d'environ 22 metres (72,2 pieds) au 239-241, rue Germain et,
recommandant que Ie conseil etudie la question.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Que I'audience publique prevue pour Ie 19 avril
2004 en vue de considerer un projet de modification a I'arrete sur les zones de
conservation de The City of Saint John soit annulee, et que Ie conseil communal nom me
un Comite d'organisation comprenant I'expertise de I'agent du patrimoine de la Ville et
d'autres personnes dans la communaute d'ici la prochaine seance publique suivant celie
du 19 avril, afin de reviser Ie contenu de I'arrete sur les zones de conservation.
Une discussion s'ensuit parmi les conseillers, appuyant la proposition
presentee par Ie Bureau de revision sur la conservation, soulignant I'importance d'une
revue de l'Arrete concernant les aires de conservation; et indiquant que I'amenagement
propose par M. Tobias ne respecte pas tous les criteres de I'arrete. Le conseiller Teed
exprime ses preoccupations relatives au concept et souligne que Ie centre-ville a besoin
d'integrer un plus grand nombre de residents. Une modification est proposee par Ie
conseiller Chase, appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White, qu'un comite soit etabli avant Ie
26 avril 2004, afin d'etudier l'Arrete concernant les aires de conservation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition principale est acceptee, Ie conseiller Teed
ayant vote contre.
17. Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, Inc. Request to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the request from the Loch
Lomond Villa Foundation to present to Council be approved for the May 3, 2004
meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Demande de Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, Inc. de se presenter devant Ie
conseil
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la demande de Loch Lomond Villa
Foundation, Inc., en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseille 3 mai 2004, so it
approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Letter from J.K. Gibbs Regarding Bus Drivers
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J.K. Gibbs of
33 Smythe Street expressing concern regarding bus drivers in Saint John, be received
for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Lettre rec;ue de J.K. Gibbs relative aux conducteurs d'autobus
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre reyue de M. J.K. Gibbs, residant au
33, rue Smythe, exprimant ses inquietudes relatives aux conducteurs d'autobus dans
The City of Saint John, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
19. Letter from United Nations Association in Canada Regarding World Water
Museum in Saint John
Consideration was given to a letter from Wendy Clark Secretary, United
Nations Association, Saint John Branch, advising that March 22nd in each year is
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International World Day for Water as proclaimed by the United Nations; and suggesting
that where Saint John was the first City in Canada to establish a public water supply
system it would be appropriate to endeavour to develop a Museum of samples of water
from around the world accompanied by a photograph of the location from where the
water came. Ms. Clark suggested citizens of Saint John could be asked to obtain a small
container and in their travels obtain water from areas visited and on their return, the
samples could be contributed to the Museum of Water Samples to be located in the City
Water Works Office or other suitable location.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from the United Nations
Association in Canada, Saint John Branch, requesting Council to approve the concept in
principle of a World Water Museum in Saint John, and seek means, methods, and costs
of such a development be referred to the City Manager.
(Councillors Fitzpatrick and Titus withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
19. Lettre rec;ue de l'Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies relative au
musee mondial de I'eau a Saint John
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Wendy Clark, secretaire de l'Association
canadienne pour les Nations Unies, section de Saint John, declarant que Ie 22 mars de
chaque annee est la Journee mondiale de I'eau, proclamee par l'Organisation des
Nations Unies; et suggerant que puisque The City of Saint John fut la premiere ville au
Canada a etablir un reseau d'approvisionnement en eau, il serait opportun de tenter
d'amenager un musee contenant des echantillons d'eau, provenant de partout au
monde, accompagnes de photographies de la region d'ou ces echantillons proviennent.
Mme Clark propose que les residents de Saint John puissent obtenir de petites fioles et
qu'au cours de leurs voyages, ils les rempliraient d'eau provenant des lieux qu'ils visitent
et, a leur retour, ces echantillons seraient offerts au musee d'echantillons d'eau, situe au
bureau des travaux publics ou a un autre emplacement convenable.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre de demande reyue de l'Association
canadienne pour les Nations Unies, section de Saint John, voulant que Ie conseil
approuve Ie principe du concept d'amenagement d'un musee mondial de I'eau a Saint
John, et poursuive les moyens, les methodes et les couts necessaires associes a un tel
amenagement, so it transmise au directeur general.
(Les conseillers Fitzpatrick et Titus quittent la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
20. Application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. on behalf of Clovis J.
Hachey, Linda M. Hachey and Bernice F. Hachey for Re-zoning of
2420 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the application of Clovis J.
Hachey, Linda M. Hachey and Bernice F. Hachey for re-zoning of property located at
2420 Loch Lomond Road PID Number 329102, 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 June 7, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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20. Demande rec;ue de Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. au nom de Clovis J.
Hachey, Linda M. Hachey et Bernice F. Hachey relative au rezonage du
2420, chemin Loch Lomond
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la demande de Clovis J. Hachey, Linda M.
Hachey et Bernice F. Hachey, relative a la modification de zonage visant Ie terrain situe
au 2420, chemin Loch Lomond, portant Ie NID 329102, so it 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 soit autorisee et qu'une
audience publique soit tenue Ie 7 juin 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. advising that the
next open session of Council will be on April 19, 2004.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 18 h 50 et precise que la
prochaine seance publique du conseil aura lieu Ie 19 avril 2004.
Assistant Common Clerk/Greffiere communale adjointe