2004-04-19_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 19th day of April, AD. 2004, at 5:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites
- and -
1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett,
Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner
of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police;
Cst. J. Flemming, Police Force; S. Galbraith, Director of Works;
G. Yeomans, Comptroller; C. Graham, Assistant Comptroller;
D'joura Abdellou, Assistant Comptroller; D. Logan, Manager,
Materials and Fleet Management; 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 19 avril 2004 a 17 h, 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;
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; C. Cogswell, chef de police;
gendarme J. Flemming, Service de police; S. Galbraith, directeur
des travaux publics; G. Yeomans, controleur; C. Graham,
controleuse adjointe; D'joura Abdellou, controleuse adjointe;
D. Logan, chef de I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile;
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. Glen Bridges of the
Full Gospel Assembly offered the opening prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary. Le reverend Glen Bridges de
la Full Gospel Assembly recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on April 13, 2004, be approved, as amended.
Referring to item 15 - Preservation Review Board - proposed amendment
to Saint John Preservation Areas By-law, Councillor Teed expressed the view that the
Preservation Review Board recommended the by-law be tabled; noted the difference
between tabling and canceling a by-law; and commented that the minutes do not reflect
the decision of Council. Mayor McAlary explained the public hearing scheduled for
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April 19, 2004 was cancelled at the meeting of April 13th and asked that the minutes be
amended to reflect this decision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal tenue Ie 13 avril 2004, soit approuve, tel que modifie.
Relativement au point 15 de I'ordre du jour, Ie Comite de revision de la
sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal, visant Ie projet de modification a l'Arrete
concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal de Saint John, Ie conseiller Teed
indique, que Ie Comite de revision de la sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal
recommande que I'arrete soit reporte a une date ulterieure; il souligne la difference entre
les termes reporter et annuler en ce qui concerne un arrete; et il affirme que Ie proces-
verbal ne reflete pas la decision du conseil. Le maire McAlary explique que I'audience
publique prevue Ie 19 avril 2004 avait ete annulee au cours de la seance du 13 avril et
demande que Ie proces-verbal soit modifie afin de refleter cette decision.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Councillor Teed expressed concern there was no action taken with regard
to the letter from the Preservation Review Board, item 15, at Council's meeting on
April 13th; pointing out there was a decision made with regard to the public hearing; and
questioned why the letter was not on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting
nay.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte.
Le conseiller Teed exprime ses preoccupations relatives a la lettre reyue
du Comite de revision de la sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal, Ie point 15 de I'ordre
du jour, a savoir qu'aucune mesure n'a ete prise au cours de la reunion du conseil du
13 avril; il souligne qu'une decision a ete prise relativement a I'audience publique; et il
s'interroge sur Ie fait que cette lettre ne figure pas a I'ordre du jour de la presente
reunion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote
contre.
4. Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 3-7,2004 as the 4th Annual
Senior Safety Week, and Monday, April 26, 2004 as "Women in IT Day".
On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 21, the 2003 Audited
Financial Statements, be brought forward for consideration at this time
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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4. Proclamations
Le maire declare que la semaine du 3 au 7 mai 2004 est la 4e semaine
annuelle de la securite des aines et Ie lundi 26 avril 2004 est la << Journee de la femme
en technologie de I'information .
Proposition du conseiller Fitzpatrick
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE Ie point 21 de I'ordre du jour, Etats financiers
verifies de 2003, soit examine au cours de la presente reunion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
21. Finance Committee - 2003 Audited Financial Statements
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Desmond, Chair of the
Finance Committee, submitting the 2003 audited Financial Statements for The City of
Saint John General Fund, Water and Sewerage Utility and Reserve and Trust Funds to
be presented at this meeting. General commentary was also submitted from the
Commissioner of Finance on the operating results indicating that the Statements are
stamped Oraft simply to reflect that final statements cannot be issued until Common
Council has approved them, and advising that the General Operating Fund ended the
year with a small deficit of $15,069; the Water & Sewerage Utility Operating Fund
experienced a deficit of $254,993; and the Pension Plan is currently conducting an
actuarial review as of December 31, 2003 which will determine an estimate for the
present value of the accumulated benefits under the Plan. Mr. Beckett pointed out an
extrapolation of the December 31, 2000 actuarial results to December 31, 2003 indicates
that a going concern deficit in excess of $40,000,000 exists with the Plan at this time and
in the absence of any other action to reduce benefit costs the City will be required to
provide additional funding to the Pension Plan over a fifteen year period to reduce this
deficit position.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the audited Financial Statements
of The City of Saint John General Fund, the Water and Sewerage Utility and the
Reserve and Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2003, be approved as
presented.
Mr. Beckett introduced City auditors Michael Bishop and Robert Crowley
of Ernst and Young, and Mr. Crowley proceeded to review the Auditors' Report in the
Financial Statements, stating that in the Auditors' opinion the Financial Statements
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of these Funds as
at December 31, 2003 and the results of its operations and the source and application of
its capital financing for the year then ended in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles adopted for New Brunswick municipalities.
Mr. Beckett acknowledged staff members present that assisted with the
preparation of the Financial Statement and advised that interim reporting to Council,
which was lacking in 2003 will resume at the end of April and August 2004. Mr. Beckett
reviewed the statements commenting with regard to over expenditures, revenue, the
Water and Sewerage Utility; and spoke regarding the long-term debt which was
approximately $50 million in 2003. A discussion followed concerning the financial
position of the Pension Plan with Mr. Beckett advising that based on a preliminary review
of the Plan at December 31, 2003 there is a going concern deficit of $41 million, subject
to change based on the completion of the actuarial review and the valuation of the
liabilities, which will have to be repaid over a period of 15 years plus interest. During
discussion it was suggested that a copy of the financial statements be sent to the
surrounding area MLA's and Minister of Environment and Local Government to make
them aware of the challenges facing The City of Saint John.
(Deputy Mayor White entered the meeting during the above discussion.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried
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21. Comite des finances - Etats financiers verifies de 2003
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Desmond, president du
Comite des finances, accompagnee des etats financiers verifies de 2003, relatifs au
fonds d'administration generale, au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts, au fonds en fiducie et
au fonds de reserve de The City of Saint John, aux fins d'examen pendant la presente
reunion. Le commissaire aux finances fait des remarques generales relatives aux
resultats des activites et, souligne que Ie terme Ebauche est etampe sur les etats
financiers seulement pour indiquer que les etats financiers definitifs ne peuvent etre
em is avant qu'ils aient reyu I'approbation du conseil communal et avise que Ie fonds
d'administration generale a termine I'annee avec un faible deficit de 15 069 $; Ie fonds
de fonctionnement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts a connu un deficit de 254 993 $; et
Ie regime de retraite fait I'objet a I'heure actuelle d'une revision actuarielle en date du
31 decembre 2003 qui fournira un calcul approximatif de la valeur des prestations
constituees en ce moment en vertu du regime. M. Beckett souligne qu'une extrapolation
des resultats actuariels du 31 decembre 2000 au 31 decembre 2003 indique I'existence
d'un deficit inquietant de plus de 40 000 000 $ concernant Ie regime actuel et qu'a defaut
d'intervenir afin de reduire les couts lies aux prestations, la ville devra introduire des
fonds supplementaires au regime de retraite sur une periode de quinze ans afin
d'attenuer cette situation deficitaire.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE les etats financiers verifies de The City of
Saint John relatifs au fonds d'administration generale, au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts,
au fonds en fiducie et au fonds de reserve pour I'exercice termine Ie 31 decembre 2003
soient approuves tels que presentes.
M. Beckett presente Michael Bishop et Robert Crowley, de la firme
comptable Ernst et Young, verificateur de The City of Saint John. M. Crowley s'adresse
au conseil et presente Ie rapport du verificateur accompagnant les etats financiers,
indiquant que Ie verificateur est d'avis que les etats financiers presentent fidelement, a
tous les egards importants, la situation financiere de la ville relativement auxdits fonds
en date du 31 decembre 2003 et que les resultats de ses activites ainsi que la
provenance et Ie financement d'immobilisations pour I'exercice termine sont conformes
aux principes comptables generalement reconnus et adoptes par les municipalites du
Nouveau-Brunswick.
M. Beckett remercie les employes presents qui ont aide a la preparation
des etats financiers et souligne que la presentation de rapports interimaires au conseil
qui n'a pas eu lieu en 2003, reprendra a la fin avril et en aout 2004. M. Beckett passe en
revue les etats financiers et com mente certains points tels Ie depassement de credit, les
recettes et Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts; il discute de la dette a long terme, s'elevant
a environ 50 M$ en 2003. Une discussion s'ensuit sur la situation financiere du regime
de retraite et M. Beckett avise Ie conseil que selon une evaluation preliminaire du
regime, en date du 31 decembre 2003, il Y a un deficit inquietant de 41 M$, sujet a
modification suivant I'execution de la revision actuarielle et I'evaluation du passif, dette
qui doit etre remboursee sur une periode de quinze ans, plus les interets. Au cours de la
discussion, il est suggere qu'un exemplaire des etats financiers soit transmis aux
membres de l'Assemblee legislative des regions environnantes ainsi qu'au ministre de
l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux afin de les sensibiliser aux defis
auxquels The City of Saint John fait face.
(Le maire suppleant White se joint a la reunion au cours de la
discussion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. Tender for Printing Visitor Guides
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender of Print Atlantic, Dartmouth, N.S. in the amount of $39,600. for the
printing of one hundred thousand English and twenty thousand French versions of the
tourism Information Guide for The City of Saint John be accepted.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Soumission relative a I'impression de guides destines aux visiteurs
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission de Print Atlantic de Dartmouth en Nouvelle-Ecosse, au montant de
39 600 $ concernant I'impression de 100 000 exemplaires en langue anglaise et de
20 000 exemplaires en langue franyaise, du Guide de renseignements touristiques pour
The City of Saint John, so it acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Tender for Equipment Rentals
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the establishment of the supply agreement for rental equipment
for a twelve month period be awarded to the low bidder in each case, as indicated on the
submitted summary of bids.
Councillor Desmond questioned the acceptance of a bid for a dozer and
float, to which Mr. Logan advised this equipment is normally rented for a week or longer
pointing out it is not rented for several hours at a time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond
voting nay.
13. Soumission relative a la location d'equipement
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie contrat de fourniture pour la location d'equipement pendant une periode de 12 mois
so it accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie
sommaire des soumissions presente.
Le conseiller Desmond remet en question I'acceptation d'une soumission
relative a un tracteur sur pneumatiques et une lisseuse, et M. Logan de repondre que
cet equipement est habituellement loue pour une periode d'au moins une semaine et
qu'il ne peut etre loue que pour quelques heures seulement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Desmond a
vote contre la proposition.
14. Borrowing Resolutions - City's Line of Credit
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED for general operating purposes:
1. That the Commissioner of Finance is hereby authorized to borrow, on behalf of
The City of Saint John (the Corporation), from the Bank of Nova Scotia (the
Bank) from time to time by way of promissory note, a sum or sums not exceeding
at anyone time three million two hundred thousand dollars ($3,200,000) to meet
current expenditures of the Corporation for the year 2004;
2. That any two of the following, the Commissioner of Finance, the Deputy City
Manager, Comptroller or Assistant Comptrollers are hereby authorized to sign on
behalf of the Corporation and to furnish to the Bank from time to time a
promissory note or notes sealed with the Corporate Seal for the sum or sums so
borrowed with interest at such rate as the Bank may from time to time determine;
3. That the Commissioner of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to
the Bank at the time of each borrowing and at such other times as the Bank may
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from time to time request, a statement showing the nature and amount of the
estimated revenues of the current year not yet collected or where the estimates
for the year have not been adopted, a statement showing the nature and amount
of the estimated revenues of the Corporation as set forth in the estimates
adopted for the next preceding year and also showing the total of any amounts
borrowed in the current year and in any preceding year that have not been
repaid; and
4. That the Commissioner of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to apply in
payment of all sums borrowed from the Bank, with interest thereon, all of the
monies hereafter collected or received on account or realized in respect of the
taxes levied for the current year and for any preceding year and all of the monies
collected or received from any other source:
5. That for the purposes of bridge financing on capital expenditures, The City of
Saint John establish a revolving term loan to bridge finance capital expenditures
to a maximum of $8,000,000 and the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to
borrow from the Bank to the specified limit, and
6. That any two of the following, the Commissioner of Finance, the Deputy City
Manager, Comptroller or Assistant Comptrollers are hereby authorized to sign on
behalf of the Corporation and to furnish to the Bank from time to time a
promissory note or notes sealed with the Corporate Seal for the sum or sums so
borrowed with interest at such rate as the Bank may from time to time determine,
and
7. That any two of the following, the Commissioner of Finance, the Deputy City
Manager, Comptroller or Assistant Comptrollers are hereby authorized to sign on
behalf of the Corporation and to furnish to the Bank an agreement or agreements
under the Seal of the Corporation providing for payment to the Bank of all
amounts required to be paid by the Bank pursuant to each promissory note of the
Corporation guaranteed by the Bank with interest at such rate as the Bank may
from time to time determine and of a guarantee fee in respect of each such
promissory note at such rate as the Bank may from time to time determine.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Resolution sur les emprunts -ligne de credit de la ville
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
Aux fins du fonctionnement general:
1. QUE Ie commissaire aux finances so it autorise a emprunter, s'il ya lieu, au nom
de The City of Saint John (Ia Corporation), a la Banque de Nouvelle-Ecosse (Ia
Banque), au moyen de billets a ordre, une somme ou des sommes qui ne
peuvent depasser trois millions deux cent mille dollars (3 200 000 $) afin de
couvrir les depenses courantes de la Corporation pour I'annee 2004;
2. QUE deux des personnes suivantes, so it Ie commissaire aux finances, Ie
directeur general adjoint, Ie controleur ou les controleurs adjoints, soient
autorisees a signer au nom de la Corporation et a fournir a la Banque, s'il y a
lieu, un ou des billets a ordre, revetus du sceau de la Corporation, pour la ou les
sommes empruntees avec interet au taux que la Banque peut determiner
periodiquement;
3. QUE Ie commissaire aux finances so it autorise et charge de fournir ala Banque,
au moment de chaque emprunt et a tout autre moment juge opportun par la
Banque, un releve indiquant la nature et Ie montant des recettes estimatives de
I'annee courante qui n'ont pas encore ete peryues ou, si Ie budget n'a pas ete
adopte, un releve indiquant la nature et Ie montant des recettes estimatives de la
Corporation etablies dans Ie budget adopte pour I'annee precedente et faisant
etat egalement du total des sommes empruntees pendant I'annee courante et les
annees precedentes qui n'ont pas ete remboursees;
4. QUE Ie commissaire aux finances so it autorise et charge d'appliquer au
paiement de toutes les sommes empruntees a la Banque, avec interet, les
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sommes peryues ou reyues en acompte ou realisees a I'egard des taxes
foncieres prelevees pour I'annee courante et pour les annees precedentes, et
to utes les sommes peryues ou reyues de toute autre source;
5. QU'aux fins de financement provisoire des depenses en immobilisations, The
City of Saint John puisse negocier une entente de credit renouvelable pour Ie
financement provisoire des depenses en immobilisations jusqu'a concurrence de
8 000 000 $ et que Ie commissaire aux finances soit autorise a emprunter a la
Banque Ie maximum fixe;
6. QUE deux des personnes suivantes, so it Ie commissaire aux finances, Ie
directeur general adjoint, Ie controleur ou les controleurs adjoints, soient
autorisees a signer au nom de la Corporation et a fournir a la Banque, s'il y a
lieu, un ou des billets a ordre, revetus du sceau de la Corporation, pour la ou les
sommes empruntees avec interets au taux que la Banque peut determiner
periodiquement;
7. QUE deux des personnes suivantes, so it Ie commissaire aux finances, Ie
directeur general adjoint, Ie controleur ou les controleurs adjoints, soient
autorisees a signer au nom de la Corporation et a fournir a la Banque une ou des
ententes, revetues du sceau de la Corporation, prevoyant Ie remboursement a la
Banque de toutes les sommes versees par la Banque au titre de chaque billet a
ordre de la Corporation garanti par la Banque avec interet au taux que la Banque
peut determiner periodiquement et Ie paiement d'une commission de garantie a
I'egard de chaque billet a ordre au taux que la Banque peut determiner
periodiquement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. Proposed Apartment Development - 15-19 Magazine Street
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager, further to
Council's meeting of April 13, 2004 at which a letter of objection was received from area
residents regarding the proposed apartment development at 15-19 Magazine Street;
providing background information on the site and advising the developer is pursuing a
development option which meets all existing by-law and regulations.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from the City Manager
regarding the proposed apartment development - 15-19 Magazine Street, be received
for information.
Mr. Baird reviewed the report submitted which included background
details to the 1960's; explained there is now a parcel of land with substantial frontage on
Magazine Street and a 50 foot frontage on St. Peter's Court; and pointed out both of
which are public streets. Mayor McAlary expressed the view that residents in the area
would prefer that St. Peter's Court remain as it is and not be extended. Discussion
followed with Mr. Baird responding to questions from Council concerning the option of
closing a portion of St. Peter's Court and the potential for the Fire Department to have
difficulties maneuvering equipment if it is closed.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the report regarding the proposed
apartment development at 15-19 Magazine Street be referred to the City Manager and
the City Solicitor, for an indication of the legalities of closing a portion of St. Peter's
Court, with a report back to Council on May 3, 2004.
Councillor Titus spoke against the referral motion. Mr. Nugent advised the
City has the right to adopt a by-law closing off a portion of St. Peter's Court but
questioned if the City would have any responsibility to the developer if this were to
happen. In terms of the building permit sequence Mr. Nugent suggested the developer
should be made aware that Council is considering the option of closing a portion of St.
Peter's Court provided the response from the City Manager, City Solicitor and Fire
Department are consistent with that action.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the advertising of the possible
stopping up and closing of a portion of St. Peter's Court be delayed until a report is
received back from the City Manager and City Solicitor regarding the matter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
15. Projet d'amenagement d'un immeuble d'habitations situe au
15-19, rue Magazine
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general, suivant la reunion
du 13 avril 2004, a laquelle une lettre d'opposition a ete reyue de certains residents de la
region relativement au projet d'amenagement d'un immeuble d'habitations situe au
15-19, rue Magazine; fournissant de I'information documentaire relative a I'emplacement
et avisant que Ie promoteur poursuit une option d'amenagement conforme a tous les
arretes et les reglements en vigueur.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre presentee par Ie directeur general
relative au projet d'amenagement d'un immeuble d'habitations situe au 15-19, rue
Magazine, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
M. Baird examine Ie rapport presente comprenant de I'information
documentaire detaillee remontant jusqu'aux annees 1960; il explique qu'a I'heure
actuelle, une parcelle importante est situee en bordure de la rue Magazine, que Ie
terrain en bordure de I'impasse St. Peter's mesure 50 pieds, et il souligne qu'il s'agit de
deux rues publiques. Le maire McAlary allegue que les residents du quartier preferent
que I'impasse St. Peter's demeure tel quel et ne fasse pas I'objet d'une prolongation.
Une discussion s'ensuit et M. Baird repond aux questions posees par les membres du
conseil relativement a la possibilite de fermer une partie de I'impasse St. Peter's ainsi
qu'au fait que Ie service d'incendie aurait des difficultes a man03uvrer son equipement si
ladite rue etait fermee.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE Ie rapport relatif au projet d'amenagement
d'un immeuble d'habitations situe au 15-19, rue Magazine so it transmis au directeur
general et a I'avocat municipal aux fins d'etude visant la legalite de la fermeture d'une
partie de I'impasse St. Peter's et qu'un rapport so it presente au conseille 3 mai 2004.
Le conseiller Titus s'oppose a la proposition de renvoi. M. Nugent avise la
ville qu'elle est en droit d'adopter un arrete pour fermer une partie de I'impasse
St. Peter's, mais il remet en question la responsabilite de la ville envers Ie promoteur, Ie
cas echeant. Relativement aux etapes Iiees a la demande de permis de construire,
M. Nugent avise Ie conseil d'informer Ie promoteur qu'il etudie la possibilite de fermer
une partie de I'impasse St. Peter's, selon que Ie directeur general, I'avocat municipal et
Ie service d'incendie appuient ladite fermeture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Titus a vote
contre la proposition.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la publicite relative a I'interruption de la
circulation et a la fermeture eventuelle d'une partie de I'impasse St. Peter's soit reportee
en attendant la reception des rapports du directeur general et de I'avocat municipal
relativement a cette affaire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Titus a vote
contre la proposition.
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16. Street Name Changes
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and approve the
following changes:
1. Add the names Vair's Cove Road, Nature's Way and Revere Street;
2. Change the name of Montreal Street to Vair's Cove Road;
3. Change the name of Waterloo Road to Nature's Way;
4. Change the name of Oxford Street to Revere Street; and
5. Delete the names Montreal Street, Waterloo Road and Oxford Street.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Changement de nom de rue
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal modifie la liste des noms de rue officiels et approuve les
changements suivants :
1. I'ajout du chemin Vair's Cove, de la voie Nature et de la rue Revere;
2. changement de nom de la rue Montreal au chemin Vair's Cove;
3. changement de nom du chemin Waterloo a la voie Nature;
4. changement de nom de la rue Oxford a la rue Revere;
5. suppression de nom de la rue Montreal, du chemin Waterloo et de la rue Oxford.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. 2004 Selection of Saint John Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Desmond on behalf of the Saint John Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee
announcing the following 2004 Honourable Inductees: Jackie Boyle - hockey/football;
Gordie Drillon - hockey; Robert Hargrove - billiards; Lou Kiley - hockey; Tarek Raafat -
swimming; and David McAuley - athletics, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Les intronises de I'an 2004 au Temple de la renommee de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Desmond
au nom du Comite de selection des intronises de 2004 au Temple de la renommee de
Saint John, annonyant les intronises de marque suivants pour I'an 2004 : Jackie Boyle,
hockey et football; Gordie Drillon, hockey; Robert Hargrove, billards; Lou Kiley, hockey;
Tarek Raafat, natation; et David McAuley, athletisme, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5(a). Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment
(b) Zoning By-law Amendment - 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on
Schedule 2C of the Municipal Development Plan from Medium Density Residential to
Approved Commercial Development, two parcels of land with an area of approximately
2940 square metres, located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street, also identified as
being PID Numbers 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, and (b) the proposed
re-zoning of the same parcels of land, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-
IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "SZ#14" Special Zone #14 classification as illustrated in
the submitted plan to permit the use of the former church building as a school of
performing arts, culinary training and catering facility, as well as a licensed dinner
theatre, and associated parking facilities as requested by David H. Mills with no written
objections received.
5(c). Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report, one letter in support of the
amendment and one in opposition, considered at the Committee's April 6, 2004 meeting
at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation with Section 39 conditions as described in the submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with David Mills, the applicant, of 6 Highwood Drive, speaking in favour of the re-zoning.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2C of the Municipal
Development Plan, two parcels of land located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street,
identified as being PID Numbers 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be
read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2C of the Municipal
Development Plan, two parcels of land located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street,
identified as being PID Numbers 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be
read a second time.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning two parcels of land
located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street, identified as being PID Numbers 16204,
16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-
IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "SZ#14" Special Zone #14 classification be read a first
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning two parcels of land
located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street, identified as being PID Numbers 16204,
16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, from "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional and "RM-
IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "SZ#14" Special Zone #14 classification be read a
second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Sa) Audience publique relative a la modification du plan municipal
b) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relative au 68-70, rue Exmouth
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement a) au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a
I'annexe 2C du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation de deux parcelles de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2 940 metres carres, situees au 68-70 et au 69-73, rue
Exmouth et portant les NID 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 et 55146716, afin de les faire
passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial
approuve et b) au projet de rezonage des memes parcelles afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> et zone d'edification
de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone speciale nO 14
<< SZ#14 >>, tel que Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre que I'ancienne eglise
so it transformee en ecole d'arts du spectacle et de formation culinaire et de restauration,
et qu'un restaurant-theatre avec permis d'alcool y so it loge, y compris un emplacement
de stationnement, ala demande de David H. Mills, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a
ete reyue a cet egard.
5c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme ainsi qu'une lettre d'appui et une lettre
d'opposition a la modification etudiee au cours de la reunion du comite tenue
Ie 6 avril 2004 a laquelle Ie comite recommandait I'approbation de la proposition, telle
que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel, conformement aux conditions
prevues a I'article 39 et decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, ce que fait David Mills, Ie demandeur, residant au 6, promenade Highwood.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2C du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation de deux parcelles de terrain situees au 68-70 et au 69-73, rue Exmouth et
portant les NID 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 et 55146716, pour les faire passer de
zones residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve,
fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
plan municipal.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2C du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation de deux parcelles de terrain situees au 68-70 et au 69-73, rue Exmouth et
portant les NID 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 et 55146716, pour les faire passer de
zones residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve,
fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage de deux parcelles de
terrain situees au 68-70 et au 69-73, rue Exmouth et portant les NID 16204, 16097,
13037, 13045 et 55146716, en vue de faire passer les designations s'y rapportant de
quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> et zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone speciale nO 14 << SZ#14 >>, fasse I'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage de deux parcelles de
terrain situees au 68-70 et au 69-73, rue Exmouth et portant les NID 16204, 16097,
13037, 13045 et 55146716, en vue de faire passer les designations s'y rapportant de
quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> et zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone speciale nO 14 << SZ#14 >>, fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6(a). Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment - 1382 Hickey Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on
Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan from District Centre Commercial to
Light Industrial, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres),
located at 1382 Hickey Road also identified as PID Number 55007066 as illustrated in
the submitted plan to permit the re-adoption of a previous amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan that, due to an error, was not finalized and registered within the
required time limits as set out in the Community Planning Act with no written objections
received.
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(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as
set out in the staff recommendation.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal
Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 1382 Hickey Road, identified as being PID
Number 55007066, from District Centre Commercial to Light Industrial classification, be
read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal
Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 1382 Hickey Road, identified as being PID
Number 55007066, from District Centre Commercial to Light Industrial classification, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6a) Audience publique visant Ie projet de modification du plan municipal relatif
au terrain situe au 1382, chemin Hickey
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement a) au projet de modification au plan municipal en vue de modifier, a
I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation commerciale (district du
centre) a industrie legere, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,5 hectare
(3,7 acres), situee au 1382, chemin Hickey, portant Ie NID 55007066, comme Ie montre
Ie plan presente, afin de permettre d'adopter de nouveau une modification anterieure au
plan d'amenagement municipal qui, par erreur, n'avait pas ete redigee et deposee au
bureau de I'enregistrement dans les delais prevus par la Loi sur I'urbanisme, et
qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard.
b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie a la reunion du
comite Ie 6 avril 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition
telle que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel;
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Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation d'une parcelle situee au 1382, chemin Hickey et portant Ie NID 55007066,
pour la faire passer de zone commerciale (district du centre) a zone d'industrie legere,
fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation d'une parcelle situee au 1382, chemin Hickey et portant Ie NID 55007066,
pour la faire passer de zone commerciale (district du centre) a zone d'industrie legere,
fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7(a). Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment - 2075 Loch Lomond Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on
Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan from Low Density Residential to
Neighbourhood Centre, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5
acres), located at 2075 Loch Lomond Road also identified as PID Number 55164230
(formerly part of PID 325209) as illustrated in the submitted plan to permit the re-
adoption of a previous amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that, due to an
error, was not finalized and registered within the required time limits as set out in the
Community Planning Act with no written objections received.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as
set out in the staff recommendation.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with no one presenting.
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On motion of Councillor Court
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 2075 Loch Lomond Road, identified as
being PID Number 55164230 (formerly part of PID 325209), from Low Density
Residential to Neighbourhood Centre classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
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 2075 Loch Lomond Road, identified as
being PID Number 55164230 (formerly part of PID 325209), from Low Density
Residential to Neighbourhood Centre classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Municipal Plan By-law".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7a) Audience publique visant Ie projet de modification du plan municipal relatif
au terrain situe au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement a) au projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier, a
I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation de zone residentielle a
faible densite a zone de centre commercial de voisinage, une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 1,8 hectare (4,5 acres), situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond,
portant Ie NID 55164230, (anciennement une parcelle du terrain portant Ie NID 325209),
comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre d'adopter de nouveau une
modification anterieure au plan d'amenagement municipal qui, par erreur, n'avait pas ete
redigee et deposee au bureau de I'enregistrement dans les delais prevus par la Loi sur
I'urbanisme, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard.
b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie a la reunion du
comite Ie 6 avril 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition
telle que decrite dans la recommandation du personnel;
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation d'une parcelle situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie
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NID 55164230 (anciennement une parcelle du terrain portant Ie NID 325209), pour la
faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone de centre commercial de
voisinage, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au
plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >> en modifiant, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la
designation d'une parcelle situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie
NID 55164230 (anciennement une parcelle du terrain portant Ie NID 325209), pour la
faire passer de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone de centre commercial de
voisinage, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8(a) Proposed Zoning B-Iaw Amendment - 96-98 Pauline Street
(b) Letters in Support of Proposed By-law Amendment
(c) Letter in Opposition to Proposed By-law Amendment
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the re-zoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately
1960 square metres (21,098 square feet) located at 96-98 Pauline Street, also identified
as being PID Number 325282, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential
to "R-4" Four Family Residential classification as illustrated in the submitted plan to
permit the property to be re-zoned in a manner that would allow for the continued use
with a four-unit apartment building as requested by Jonathan L. Boyle; (b) letters in
support of the proposed re-zoning; and (c) a letter in opposition to the proposed
amendment.
8(d). Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee resolved to adopt the staff
recommendation that Council deny the re-zoning.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Jonathan Boyle, the applicant, of 96-98 Pauline Street addressing Council in
support of the re-zoning. Mr. Boyle advised Council that he is prepared to bring the
property up to the required building standards and anticipates having this work
completed by the summer. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Boyle responding to
questions.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 96-98 Pauline Street, identified as being PID Number 325282 from "RS-2"
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One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential
classification, be read a first time.
Discussion ensued concerning the option of withholding 3rd reading until a
report is brought back advising the required work on the property has been completed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 96-98 Pauline Street, identified as being PID Number 325282 from "RS-2"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential
classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
It was noted by Mayor McAlary that the proposed re-zoning would be
back to Council for 3rd reading on May 3, 2004 at which time the City Solicitor would be
submitting a report regarding the issue.
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 96-98, rue Pauline
b) Lettres d'appui relatives au projet de modification de I'arrete
c) Lettre d'opposition relative au projet de modification de I'arrete
La greffiere communale affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
1 960 metres carres (21 098 pieds carres) situee au 96-98, rue Pauline et portant Ie
NID 325282, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle -
habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de
continuer I'usage actuel de la propriete pour permettre un immeuble de quatre
logements, a la demande de Jonathan L. Boyle; b) les lettres d'appui au rezonage
propose; c) une lettre d'opposition au projet de modification
8d) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie a la reunion du comite
Ie 6 avril 2004 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du
personnel que Ie conseil refuse de proceder au rezonage;
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage
et Ie demandeur, Jonathan Boyle, residant au 96-98, rue Pauline se presente devant Ie
conseil pour appuyer Ie rezonage. M. Boyle affirme qu'il consent a respecter les normes
de construction exigees relativement a ladite propriete et qu'il prevoit terminer les
travaux avant I'ete. Une breve discussion s'ensuit et M. Boyle repond a certaines
questions.
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Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
96-98, rue Pauline et portant Ie NID 325282 afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une premiere lecture.
Une discussion s'ensuit relative a une option visant a differer la troisieme
lecture moyennant la reception d'un rapport indiquant que les travaux requis ont ete
effectues sur ladite propriete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
96-98, rue Pauline et portant Ie NID 325282 afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Le maire McAlary indique que Ie projet de rezonage sera presente devant
Ie conseil pour troisieme lecture Ie 3 mai 2004 et que I'avocat municipal presentera alors
son rapport relativement a cette affaire.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9(a). Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 25 Victoria Street East
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the re-zoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately
2.3 hectares, located at 25 Victoria Street East, also identified as being PID Number
324780, from "P" Park to "TH" Townhouse classification as illustrated in the submitted
plan to permit the development of approximately five townhouse buildings with a total of
twenty owner-occupied dwelling units as requested by Gordon Breau and Mike Boyle
with no written objections received.
9(b). Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as
set out in the staff recommendation with Section 39 conditions as described in the
submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Mike Boyle, the applicant, of 1943 Loch Lomond Road, speaking in favour of the
proposed re-zoning.
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On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 25 Victoria Street East, identified as being PID Number 324780 from "P" Park
to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 25 Victoria Street East, identified as being PID Number 324780 from "P" Park
to "TH" Townhouse classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 25, rue Victoria Est
La greffiere communale avise que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
2,3 hectares, situee au 25, rue Victoria Est et portant Ie NID 324780, afin de faire passer
la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc << P >> a zone d'habitations en
rangee << TH >>, tel que Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre I'amenagement
d'environ cinq immeubles de maisons en rangee comprenant vingt unites d'habitation
occupees par leurs proprietaires, a la demande de Gordon Breau et de Mike Boyle et
qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue.
9b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification etudie a la reunion du 6 avril 2004 a
laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle que decrite dans la
recommandation du personnel, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 telles
que decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, ce que fait Mike Boyle, Ie demandeur, residant au 1943, chemin Loch
Lomond.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 25, rue Victoria Est et portant Ie NID 324780, pour la faire passer de zone de
parc << P >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 25, rue Victoria Est et portant Ie NID 324780, pour la faire passer de zone de
parc << P >> a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 2219 Loch Lomond Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the re-zoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately
5881 square metres, located at 2219 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID
Number 327122, from "RR" One Family Rural Residential to "RS-1" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential classification as illustrated in the submitted plan to allow for
the eventual construction of a split-level home with an attached dwelling unit for an
immediate family member when the property is further subdivided as requested by
Pamela and Douglas Golding with no written objections received.
1 O(b). Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as
set out in the staff recommendation with Section 39 conditions as described in the
submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Douglas Golding of 183 Range Road addressing Council in favour of the re-zoning.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 2219 Loch Lomond Road, identified as being PID Number 327122 from "RR"
One Family Rural Residential to "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential
classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 2219 Loch Lomond Road, identified as being PID Number 327122 from "RR"
One Family Rural Residential to "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential
classification, be read a second time.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au terrain situe au
2219, chemin Loch Lomond
La greffiere communale affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
5881 metres carres, situee au 2219, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 327122,
afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle rurale, habitations
unifamiliales << RR >> a zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-1 >>, tel que Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre la
construction future d'une maison a paliers comprenant une unite jointe a cette derniere,
aux fins d'habitation par un membre de la famille immediate, lorsque la propriete sera
lotie, a la demande de Pamela et Doublas Golding, et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a
ete reyue a cet egard.
10b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification etudie a la reunion du 6 avril 2004 a
laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle que decrite dans la
recommandation du personnel, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 telles
que decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, ce que fait Douglas Golding, residant au 183, chemin Range.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 2219, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 327122, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>
a zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >>,
fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 2219, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 327122, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>
a zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >>,
fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11 (a). Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 540-542 Havelock Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the re-zoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately
310 square metres (3,337 square feet), located at 540-542 Havelock Street, also
identified as being PID Number 393363, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R-4" Four Family Residential classification as illustrated in the submitted plan to reflect
the existing use as a three family dwelling as requested by Robert C. Poirier with no
written objections received.
11 (b). Report from Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's
April 6, 2004 meeting at which the Committee recommended approval of the proposal as
set out in the staff recommendation with Section 39 conditions as described in the
submitted report.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-
zoning with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak for the re-zoning
with Robert Poirier, the applicant, speaking in support of the proposed re-zoning.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 540-542 Havelock Street, identified as being PID Number 393363 from "R-2"
One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential classification, be read
a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning
By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
located at 540-542 Havelock Street, identified as being PID Number 393363 from "R-2"
One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential classification, be read
a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the
Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
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11 a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au
540-542, rue Havelock
La greffiere communale declare que les avis requis ont ete publies
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 310 metres
carres (3337 pieds carres), situee au 540-542, rue Havelock, portant Ie NID 393363,
pour faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre
logements << R-4 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin d'attribuer au terrain une
designation permettant I'utilisation existante d'un immeuble de trois logements, a la
demande de Robert C. Poirier et qu'aucune objection par ecrit n'a ete reyue a cet egard.
11 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification etudie a la reunion du 6 avril 2004 a
laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la proposition telle que decrite dans la
recommandation du personnel, conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 telles
que decrites dans Ie rapport presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de
rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de
rezonage, ce que fait Ie demandeur, Robert Poirier.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 540-542, rue Havelock et portant Ie NID 393363 afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 540-542, rue Havelock et portant Ie NID 393363 afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur
Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage precite so it acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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17. Update on Sandy Point Road Service Extension - Road Reconstruction
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council adopt the following policy, and receive and file the submitted
report:
"Where a sanitary sewer and/or water main is/are installed for the first
time, not all the request of area residents, existing residents only who
are given notice by the Commissioner to connect up with the said
sewer and/or water main in accordance with section 5 of the Water &
Sewerage By-law shall be eligible for financial assistance, based on an
amount equal to: Annual Combined W&S Rate x 0.25 x Distance in
Metres from Building to Street Right-of-Way".
The City Manager asked to have the following deleted from the policy
"and where underlying rock conditions are considered extraordinary in the opinion of the
Commissioner". Mr. Groody commented regarding the public meetings held with
residents in the area and the significance of the project. During discussion Councillor
Fitzpatrick expressed disagreement with the proposed policy and suggested the existing
residents in the area be given the option of not connecting to the utility services.
Question being taken, on the motion as amended was carried with
Councillor Fitzpatrick voting nay.
17. Mise a jour relative au prolongement des services dans Ie secteur du chemin
Sandy Point - refection de routes
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal adopte la politique suivante et accueille et depose Ie rapport
presente.
<< Dans Ie cas d'un reseau d'egout sanitaire ou d'une conduite
principale d'eau installe pour la premiere fois, seuls les residents
existants, qui ont reyu un avis du commissaire indiquant qu'ils doivent
se brancher audit reseau d'egout ou a ladite conduite principale d'eau,
conformement a I'article 5 de l'Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc
et d'egout, sont admissibles a une aide financiere, selon un montant
egal au montant etabli par Ie calcul de la formule suivante : taux annuel
d'eau et d'egout combines x 0,25 x distance en metres a partir du
batiment jusqu'au droit de passage de la rue. >>
Le directeur general demande la suppression du texte suivant de la
politique : << et ou Ie substratum, dans I'opinion du commissaire, est hors du commun >>.
M. Groody discute des audiences publiques tenues aupres des residents de la region et
de la signification du projet. Au cours de la discussion, Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick exprime
son desaccord avec la politique proposee et suggere que les residents du quartier a
I'heure actuelle soient accordes Ie choix de se brancher ou non aux services publics.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Fitzpatrick a
vote contre.
19. Panhandling and Use of Sidewalks
Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor providing
background information with regard to the issue of panhandling and the drafting of a by-
law. Mr. Nugent commented regarding a discussion with the Deputy Chief of Police
concerning Section 175 of the Criminal Code; suggestions from Uptown Saint John; and
maps submitted reflecting where panhandling activity regularly occurs and the effect of
the draft by-law. Referring to the expectation regarding the empowerment of the police to
insist that a panhandler "move along", Mr. Nugent advised this cannot be met and
expressed the opinion that violation of the by-law would not directly give rise to the
power of arrest and if a person who was in violation of the by-law persisted, it would
simply form the basis of an additional charge. If the draft by-law, as submitted, were
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enacted there would be practical enforcement challenges with regard to non-aggressive
and non-obstructive activity and Mr. Nugent offered the following points for Council's
consideration: 1) it lies within the City's authority to enact the draft by-law; 2) the draft by-
law prohibits throughout the City panhandling or solicitation which is obstructive or
aggressive in its manner; 3) it does not lie within the City's authority to enact a by-law
which would impose spatial restrictions upon all panhandling as expansive as those
recommended by Uptown Saint John; and 4) the City authority to prohibit non-
obstructive and non-aggressive panhandling goes no further than is necessary to
preserve the dominant use of the street being the safe and efficient passage of
pedestrians.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that "By-law Number M-10 A By-law
To Amend A By-law Respecting The Use of Sidewalks Within The City of Saint John" be
read a third time.
Responding to a question raised, Mr. Nugent explained the proposed by-
law will address the aggressive, obnoxious, obstructive behaviour on sidewalks by
panhandles by prohibiting that activity everywhere in the City; and further advised it will
also prohibits all panhandling within 10 metres of A TM's and financial institutions.
Referring to the one case in Canada, in the City of Vancouver, that dealt with this
approach to panhandling, Mr. Nugent advised a challenge was made to the by-law as
being contrary to the Charter and the court determined that a 10 metre radius from
A TM's and financial institutions was a reasonable restriction for individuals to express
themselves because the court inferred that panhandling within that distance would
interfere with the normal use of the streets and sidewalks; and pointed out the by-law
being considered by Council tonight is a model of what was upheld in Vancouver.
Discussion regarding the social aspect of the panhandling problem and enforcement of
the by-law followed, at which time the view was expressed by Councillors that the
10 metre radius should be increased to 20 or 25 metres.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that section 13.2(2) (d) of the by-law
entitled, "A By-law Respecting the Use of Sidewalks Within The City of Saint John", be
amended as follows: "to solicit on a street within 20 metres of schools, churches, public
transit stops, retail outlets, liquor stores, the City Market, an entrance to a bank, credit
union, trust company or automated teller machine".
Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried with
Deputy Mayor White, and Councillors Fitzgerald, Titus and Teed voting nay.
Question being taken on the motion as amended, was carried with
Councillors Fitzgerald and Titus voting nay.
(Councillors Desmond and Court withdrew from the meeting.)
19. Mendicite et utilisation des trottoirs
Examen d'un rapport presente par I'avocat municipal fournissant de
I'information documentaire relative a la question de la mendicite et relatif a la redaction
d'un arrete. M. Nugent mentionne une discussion engagee entre Ie chef de police adjoint
et lui-meme relativement a I'article 175 du Code criminel, aux suggestions formulees par
Uptown Saint John, et aux plans de la ville presentes indiquant les endroits ou les
activites de mendicite se poursuivent habituellement et les effets d'un tel arrete.
Relativement aux attentes visant Ie pouvoir que detiennent les policiers afin d'inciter un
mendiant a s'eloigner, M. Nugent indique qu'elles ne sont pas realisables et affirme que
selon son opinion, une contravention a I'arrete n'entrainerait pas automatiquement Ie
pouvoir de proceder a I'arrestation d'une personne et que si ladite personne en violation
de I'arrete s'obstinait, il ne s'agirait que d'un motif de fondement pour porter une
accusation supplementaire. Si Ie projet d'arrete etait edicte tel que presente, des defis
pratiques se presenteraient relativement a la mise a execution des activites non
agressives et non obstructives et M. Nugent presente les points suivants aux fins
d'etude par les membres du conseil : a) il ressort de I'autorite de la ville d'edicter Ie projet
de I'arrete; 2) Ie projet d'arrete interdit la mendicite et la sollicitation partout dans la ville
lorsqu'elle est de nature obstructive ou agressive; 3) il n'est pas de I'autorite de la ville
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d'edicter un arrete qui imposerait des restrictions d'espace relatives a la mendicite d'une
telle ampleur que celles recommandees par Uptown Saint John; 4) I'autorite de la ville
en matiere d'interdiction de la mendicite non obstructive et non agressive ne s'etend pas
plus loin que necessaire afin de preserver I'usage principal de la rue, a savoir Ie passage
securitaire et efficace des pietons.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE 1'<< Arrete nO M-10, un arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >> fasse I'objet d'une
troisieme lecture.
En reponse a une question soulevee, M. Nugent explique que I'arrete
propose s'adresse au comportement agressif, nuisible et obstructif des mendiants sur
les trottoirs en interdisant la mendicite partout dans la ville; de plus, il declare que ledit
arrete interdit egalement toute mendicite a I'interieur d'une limite de 10 metres des
guichets automatiques bancaires et des institutions financieres. Se reportant a la seule
cause au Canada, a savoir la ville de Vancouver, qui a traite de cette fayon la mendicite,
M. Nugent affirme qu'une contestation avait ete sou levee relative a I'arrete indiquant qu'il
etait contraire aux dispositions de la Charte et Ie tribunal a juge qu'un rayon de
10 metres a partir des guichets automatiques bancaires et des institutions financieres
etait une restriction raisonnable pour qu'une personne puisse s'exprimer, puisque que Ie
tribunal avait conclu que la mendicite a I'interieur de ce rayon porterait atteinte a I'usage
normal des rues et des trottoirs et, il souligne que I'arrete examine par Ie conseil a
I'heure actuelle est conyu a partir de I'arrete en vigueur a Vancouver. Une discussion
s'ensuit relativement a I'aspect social du probleme de mendicite et I'execution de I'arrete,
et les conseillers expriment leurs opinions concernant Ie prolongement du rayon de
10 metres a 20 ou a 25 metres.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE I'article 13.2(2)d) de I'arrete intitule << Arrete
concernant I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John >> so it modifie comme
suit: << .. .de solliciter dans la rue a I'interieur d'une distance de 20 metres d'une ecole,
d'une eglise, d'un arret d'autobus, d'un magasin de detail, d'une regie d'achool, du City
Market, de I'entree d'une banque, d'une cooperative d'epargne, d'une societe de fiducie
ou d'un guichet automatique bancaire >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant White,
les conseillers Fitzpatrick, Desmond et Court ont vote contre la proposition.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee telle que modifiee, les
conseiller Fitzgerald et Titus ont vote contre la proposition.
(Les conseillers Desmond et Court quittent la reunion).
20. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 647-663 Brunswick Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the application for municipal plan
amendment located at 647-663 Brunswick Drive be referred to the Planning Advisory
Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized in this regard with a public hearing to take place on June 7, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 647-663, promenade
Brunswick
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la demande relative a la modification du plan
municipal relativement au terrain situe au 647-663, promenade Brunswick so it soumise
au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement 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.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
22. Saint John Board of Police Commissioners Notice of Election of Officers
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Board of Police Commissioners advising of its re-election of Edward W. Keyes as
Chairman, J. Wesley Cosman as Secretary and Malcolm Harris as Vice Chairman, for
the year 2004-2005, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. Nomination des dirigeants du Bureau des commissaires de la police de
Saint John
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue du bureau des commissaires
de la police de Saint John au sujet de la nomination de M. Edward W. Keyes pour
remplir un deuxieme mandat au poste de president, J. Wesley Cosman, secretaire et
Malcolm Harris, vice-president, pour I'annee 2004-2005, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
23. Saint John Arts Centre - Report April 2003 - April 2004
Consideration was given to a letter from Betty Tompkins, Chairperson,
Saint John Arts Centre, submitting a list of activities undertaken at the Centre as well as
a record of building and maintenance repairs since 2002. Ms. Tompkins explained the
Centre is requesting that The City of Saint John continue to support the Centre as they
have since September 2002.
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the Saint John Arts Centre be
invited to make a presentation, at its convenience, to Council after May 25,2004; and a
letter of support be forwarded to the Centre.
It was noted during discussion the Centre was at one time included in the
Regional Facilities Commission and perhaps a letter requesting that they reconsider
including the Centre should be forwarded to the Commission. Mr. Totten commented the
Centre is actively seeking financial support.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Centre des arts de Saint John - rapport d'avril 2003 a avril 2004
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Betty Tompkins, presidente du Centre des
arts de Saint John, y compris une liste d'activites entreprises au centre ainsi qu'un releve
de I'entretien et des reparations effectues a I'immeuble depuis 2002. Madame Tompkins
explique que Ie centre desire que The City of Saint John continue a appuyer Ie centre
comme elle Ie fait depuis 2002.
Proposition du conseiller Ball
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie Centre des arts de Saint John so it invite a
se presenter devant Ie conseil, a sa meilleure convenance, apres Ie 25 mai 2004; et
qu'une lettre d'appui soit transmise au centre.
II est mentionne au cours de la discussion que Ie centre avait ete inclus, a
un moment donne, sous I'egide de la Commission regionale des installations et qu'il
serait peut-etre souhaitable de leur faire parvenir une lettre pour leur demander d'inclure
Ie centre. M. Totten indique que Ie centre est activement a la recherche d'aide
financiere.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
24. Re-naming of Forest Hills Softball Field to Charlie O'Brien Memorial Field
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the Forest Hills Softball Field be
re-named Charlie O'Brien Memorial Field after Charles O'Brien, a well known citizen of
Saint John who made a significant contribution to the game of softball and passed away
March 21,2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
24. Changement de nom du terrain de balle molle Forest Hills a Charlie O'Brien
Memorial Field
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie nom du terrain de balle molle Forest Hills
so it change a Charlie O'Brien Memorial Field, a la memoire de feu M. Charles O'Brien,
un citoyen reconnu de Saint John qui a contribue de fayon significative au jeu de balle
molle et qui est decede Ie 21 mars 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
25. Application of Fundy Bay Sand & Gravel Inc. for re-zoning of 356 Eldersley
Avenue
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the application of Fundy Bay Sand
& Gravel Inc. for re-zoning of property located at 356 Eldersley Avenue PID Number
330159, 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.
25. Demande de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 356, avo Eldersley,
soumise par Fundy Bay Sand & Gravel Inc.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la demande reyue de Fundy Bay Sand &
Gravel Inc., relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 356, avenue
Eldersley et portant Ie NID 330159, soit soumise au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en
vue de la redaction d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations, que la
publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie
7 juin 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
26. Letter from Tobias Properties Regarding Heritage By-law
Consideration was given to a letter from Paul Tobias of Tobias Properties,
expressing disappointment with regard to Council's decision to cancel the public hearing
scheduled for April 19, 2004 for proposed amendments to the Preservation Areas By-
law; and advising that he has made application to the Heritage Review Board. Mr.
Tobias further explained that had he been given an opportunity to make a presentation
to Council concerning his proposed development he could have satisfied the concerns of
most people opposed.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Paul Tobias of
Tobias Properties regarding the Preservation Areas By-law, be received for information.
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Mayor McAlary advised that the Nominating Committee is working on
putting together a steering committee for the review of the Preservation Areas By-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Lettre rec;ue de Tobias Properties relative a I'arrete concernant Ie patrimoine
municipal
Examen d'une lettre reyue de Paul Tobias de I'entreprise Tobias
Properties, exprimant sa deception relativement a la decision prise par Ie conseil
d'annuler I'audience publique prevue Ie 19 avril 2004 visant les modifications proposees
a I'arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal; et indiquant qu'il a transmis
une demande aupres du Comite du patrimoine. De plus, M. Tobias explique que s'il avait
ete permis de se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement a I'amenagement qu'il
propose, il aurait pu dissiper les inquietudes de la majorite des personnes qui s'y
opposent.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue de Paul Tobias de I'entreprise
Tobias Properties relative a I'arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine municipal,
so it acceptee a titre informatif.
Le maire McAlary indique que Ie Comite des candidatures doit constituer
un comite directeur afin d'etudier I'arrete concernant les aires de conservation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
27. Request of Cherry Brook Zoo to Present to Council May 3,2004
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the request from John S. Mackay,
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cherry Brook Zoo Inc. to present to Council be approved,
and the presentation be scheduled after May 25, 2004.
Councillors Chase and Ball spoke against the proposed motion
expressing the view that Mr. Mackay should be meeting with the current Council
members.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Demande du jardin zoologique de Cherry Brook de se presenter devant Ie
conseille 3 mai 2004
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la demande reyue de John S. Mackay,
president du conseil d'administration du jardin zoologique de Cherry Brook de se
presenter devant Ie conseil so it approuvee et que ladite presentation so it prevue Ie
25 mai 2004.
Les conseillers Chase et Ball s'opposent a la proposition presentee et
indiquent qu'a leur avis M. Mackay devrait plutot se reunir avec les membres du conseil
actuels.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
28. Request of David Clark on Behalf of Concerned Citizens of Torryburn and
Brookville to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the request from David Clark on
behalf of concerned citizens of Torryburn and Brookville to present to Council be
approved, and the presentation be scheduled after May 25,2004.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Demande de David Clark au nom des residents interesses de Torryburn et de
Brookville de se presenter devant Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la demande reyue de David Clark au nom des
residents interesses de Torryburn et de Brookville de se presenter devant Ie conseil so it
approuvee et que ladite presentation soit prevue Ie 25 mai 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. advising that the
next meeting of Council will be a public Committee of the Whole session on April 26,
2004; and commented briefly regarding the advisory for a water boil order.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 10 et annonce qu'une
reunion publique en comite plenier sera tenue Ie 26 avril 2004; et elle discute brievement
des conseils relatifs a une ordonnance visant la necessite de faire bouillir I'eau.
Assistant Common Clerk/greffiere communale adjointe