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2004-08-30_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-888 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - AUGUST 30,2004 - 5:00 P.M. Present: Norman McFarlane, Mayor Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White - and - T. Totten, City Manager; L. Farrell, Solicitor; A. Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; R. Pollack, Planner; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 30 AOOT 2004 A 17 H SONT PRESENTS: Norman McFarlane, maire Les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White et T. Totten, directeur general; L. Farrell, avocate; A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services administratifs; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; R. Pollack, urbaniste; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. 1.1 Meeting Called To Order Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order. 1.1 Ouverture de la reunion La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on August 16, 2004, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 16 aout 2004 soit adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-889 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Proclamations Mayor McFarlane proclaimed September 6, 2004 as "University of New Brunswick - Saint John Day"; September 9, 2004 as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day", and the week of September 6-12,2004 as "Battle of Britain Week" all in the City of Saint John. 1.4 Proclamations Le maire McFarlane proclame que Ie 6 septembre 2004 est la journee de I'universite du Nouveau-Brunswick a Saint John; Ie 9 septembre 2004 est la journee de sensibilisation au << syndrome d'alcoolisme f03tal >> et la semaine du 6 au 12 septembre 2004 est la semaine de la Bataille d'Angleterre, dans The City of Saint John. 1.5 Members' Comments Councillor Ferguson announced the Run through History event sponsored by Tim Hortons to be held on September 26, 2004 commemorating 400 years of history. Councillor Court congratulated Ed Keyes on his re-appointment as President of the Canadian Association of Police Boards and advised that Mr. Keyes will be working with the Deputy Prime Minister on two major initiatives, port security and the marijuana issue. He thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for addressing these issues. The Mayor spoke on behalf of the Deputy Mayor announcing a series of public meetings for the Governance System Citizens Committee as follows: September 7 at Loch Lomond Community Centre, September 9 at St. Joachim's Church, September 16 at Red Head United Church, with meetings to follow in the North End, South End, and the West Side, with other opportunities to input by communicating with the Common Clerk's office. 1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres Le conseiller Ferguson annonce I'evenement Course d'histoire parrainee par Tim Hortons qui aura lieu Ie 26 septembre 2004 pour commemorer les 400 ans d'histoire. Le conseiller Court felicite Ed Keyes de sa re-nomination a la presidence de l'Association canadienne des commissions de police et indique que M. Keyes collaborera avec Ie vice-premier ministre sur deux initiatives importantes, la securite du port et la question de la marijuana. II remercie Ie vice-premier ministre d'adresser ces questions. Le maire annonce, au nom du maire suppleant, la tenue d'une serie de reunions publiques par Ie Comite des citoyens sur Ie systeme de gouvernance, comme suit: Ie 7 septembre au centre communautaire de Loch Lomond; Ie 9 septembre a I'eglise St. Joachim; Ie 16 septembre a I'eglise unifiee de Red Head et des reunions subsequentes sont prevues dans les quartiers nord, sud et ouest, ainsi que d'autres occasions de participation, de plus amples details etant disponibles aupres du bureau du greffier communal. 90-890 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 2.1 Presentation - Connecting with Canadians - First Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment The presenters did not appear for the presentation. 2.1 Contact avec les Canadiens - Premier bataillon, regiment royal du Nouveau-Brunswick Les animateurs ne se sont pas presentes. 2.2 Presentation - Urban Core Support Network Bonny McGraw, Brenda Murphy, Lynn King and Randy Hatfield, members of the Urban Core Support Network, presented the history, mandate and membership of the Network, stating that the organization is made up of representatives of individuals living in poverty, government, agencies and business to address issues of those living in poverty. The presenters gave examples of difficulties which are encountered by people working for minimum wage. They stressed the barriers which inhibit these individuals from progressing such as transportation, child care, personal barriers, attitude issues and government policies. The Network requested Council's consideration of appointing a staff member to the Urban Core Support Network; of a Poverty Minister in the environment of an informal caucus to deal with issues of poverty in the City, and attendance at the September 22, 2004 Poverty Workshop. Discussion followed on the issue of poverty concerning what the City has done and can do to help with the issue of poverty, recognizing transportation and recreation as issues which are under the City's jurisdiction. It was acknowledged that there is much being done that is positive in the City, with room for more leadership which could be taken by the City. The Mayor advised that the City is working with other levels of government on the Housing issue, with approximately 130 new housing units slated to come to Saint John. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the requests of the Urban Core Support Network, Council's consideration of appointing a staff member to the Urban Core Support Network; of a Poverty Minister in the environment of an informal caucus to deal with issues of poverty in the City, and attendance at the September 22,2004 Poverty Workshop be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.2 Presentation - Urban Core Support Network [reseau de soutien du noyau urbain] Bonny McGraw, Brenda Murphy, Lynn King et Randy Hatfield, membres du Reseau de soutien du noyau urbain, presentent I'histoire, Ie mandat et la liste des membres du reseau qui comprend des personnes demunies, des representants du gouvernement et de divers organismes communautaires et entreprises qui luttent contre les problemes que confrontent les personnes demunies. Les animateurs ont cite des exemples de problemes que confrontent les personnes qui sont remunerees au salaire minimum. lis ont souligne les obstacles qui empechent ces personnes d'avancer, telles que Ie transport, la garde des enfants, les obstacles personnels, les questions Iiees a I'attitude et aux politiques gouvernementales. Le reseau a demande au conseil d'examiner la question de la nomination d'un employe municipal pour sieger au comite du Reseau de soutien du noyau urbain, d'un ministre pour adresser la question de la pauvrete en reunion informelle afin de traiter les questions relatives a la pauvrete dans la ville et d'assister a I'atelier sur la pauvrete prevu Ie 22 septembre 2004. Une discussion s'ensuit sur la question de la pauvrete relativement aux demarches entreprises par la ville et a I'aide qu'elle peut fournir a I'avenir pour lutter contre la pauvrete en reconnaissant que Ie transport et les loisirs relevent de la competence 90-891 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 municipale. II est reconnu que plusieurs demarches positives sont entreprises dans la ville, mais que cette derniere pourrait contribuer davantage de leadership. Le maire affirme que la ville collabore avec d'autres paliers gouvernementaux sur la question de logements et indique qu'environ 130 nouvelles unites d'habitation sont prevues pour Saint John. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE les demandes reyues du Reseau de soutien du noyau urbain relativement a la nomination par Ie conseil d'un employe municipal pour sieger au comite du Reseau de soutien du noyau urbain, d'un ministre pour adresser la question de la pauvrete en reunion informelle afin de traiter les questions relatives a la pauvrete dans la ville et d'assister a I'atelier sur la pauvrete prevu Ie 22 septembre 2004, soient transmises au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.1 Harbour Passage Easement Agreement - Port Authority On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager The City of Saint John acquire an easement from the Saint John Port Authority for the purposes of operating and maintaining Harbour Passage under the terms and conditions outlined in the submitted easement agreement; and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.1 Entente relative a une servitude visant Ie passage du port - Administration portuaire Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John aux fins des operations et de I'entretien du Passage du port en vertu des modalites et conditions prevues a I'entente de servitude presentee; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Proposed Public Hearings Dates - 597 Wallace Court and Adjacent Lands and Mountain View Drive/McAllister Drive On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire 1. RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council: a) authorize Redpath Realty Ltd. to apply for the proposed rezoning of the City- owned land having PID Number 55166375; and b) schedule the Public Hearing for the rezoning application of Redpath Realty Ltd., 597 Wallace Court and adjacent lands (including the above-noted City-owned parcel) for September 27,2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 2. That Common Council schedule the Public Hearing for the rezoning application of North Star Holdings Ltd., Mountain View Drive and McAllister Drive, for September 27,2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-892 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 5.2 Dates fixees pour la tenue d'audiences publiques visant Ie 597, impasse Wallace, les terrains adjacents et les promenades Mountain View et McAllister Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire 1. Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal: a) autorise I'entreprise Redpath Realty Ltd. a presenter une demande de rezonage relativement aux bien-fonds appartenant ala ville et portant Ie NID 55166375; b) prevoit la tenue d'une audience publique Ie 27 septembre 2004 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil relativement a la demande de rezonage presentee par I'entreprise Redpath Realty Ltd., visant Ie 597, impasse Wallace et les terrains adjacents (y compris la parcelle susmentionnee appartenant a la ville). 2. Que Ie conseil communal prevoit une audience publique relativement a la demande de rezonage presentee par I'entreprise North Star Holdings Ltd., visant les promenades Mountain View et McAllister, Ie 27 septembre 2004 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Purchase of Licenses for Microsoft Software On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the enrollment into an agreement with Microsoft Corporation providing for the licensing of various software, as provided for by the Province of New Brunswick's agreement with Microsoft Corporation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.3 Acquisition de licences pour Ie logiciel Microsoft Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal autorise I'inscription d'une entente entre elle-meme et Microsoft Corporation relativement a I'octroi de licences pour divers logiciels, conformement a I'entente convenue entre la province du Nouveau-Brunswick et Microsoft Corporation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 Contract No. 2004-12 Lancaster Street and Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract No. 2004-12: Lancaster Street and Loch Lomond Road - Water and Sewer Renewal and Curb and Sidewalk Construction be awarded to the low tenderer Fairville Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $884,600. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. The Director of Works clarified that the decision as to which streets are to be repaired is based on prioritization exercises as well as individual issues around a certain project requiring urgency, such as water and sewer problems which require attention, making a street repair a priority when coupled with the other problems. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-893 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 5.4 Contrat nO 2004-12 relatif a la rue Lancaster et au chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2004-12, relatif a la rue Lancaster et au chemin Loch Lomond, et plus particulierement au reseau d'eau et d'egouts et a la construction de bordures et de trottoirs, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 884 600 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. Relativement aux rues qui ont besoin de reparations, Ie directeur des travaux publics explique que les decisions sont prises en fonction de mesures qui etablissent la priorite et de problemes particuliers relatifs a un projet urgent, tel qu'un probleme lie a I'eau et aux egouts qui requiert une attention immediate et qui devient prioritaire lorsqu'il est jumele a d'autres problemes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.5 Contract 2004-23 Ocean Westway - New Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Renewal On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2004-23: Ocean Westway - New Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $411 ,847.50 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.5 Contrat nO 2004-23, Voie Ouest Ocean - Nouveaux egouts pour eaux usees et renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2004-23, relatif a la voie Ouest Ocean, nouveaux egouts pour eaux usees et renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 411 847,50 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.6 Contract 2004-20 Alvic Place - Storm Separation, Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2004-20: Alvic Place - Storm Separation, Water & Sewer Renewal, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd, at its tendered price of $397,324.00 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.6 Contrat nO 2004-20 relatif a la place Alvic - egouts pluviaux, eau et renouvellement des egouts Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2004-20, relatif a la place Alvic, egouts pluviaux, eau et renouvellement des egouts, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 397 324 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-894 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 5.7 Howes Lake Landfill Closure Phase I - Additional Work On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the additional work be included within Contract 2004-14: Howes Lake Landfill Closure - Phase I at the estimated cost of $125,000. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.7 Phase I de la fermeture du site d'enfouissement situe au lac Howes - travaux supplementaires Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE les travaux supplementaires soient inclus au contrat nO 2004-14, phase I de la fermeture du site d'enfouissement du lac Howes aux couts prevus de 125000 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.8 Route 1 - Catherwood Street Interchange On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager providing an update on the Route 1 - Catherwood Street Interchange be received for information Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.8 Route 1 - echangeur a la rue Catherwood Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE Ie rapport de mise a jour presente par Ie directeur general relatif a I'echangeur situe a I'intersection de la rue Catherwood et de la route 1, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.9 Spruce Lake and Latimer Lake Water Treatment Plants - Electrical Systems Condition Survey On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Ralph Smith Engineering Inc. for engineering services for "Spruce Lake and Latimer Lake Water Treatment Plants - Electrical Systems Condition Survey" be accepted, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.9 Usine de traitement des eaux usees du lac Spruce et du lac Latimer: etude de I'etat des reseaux electriques Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la proposition de Ralph Smith Engineering Inc., visant les services d'ingenierie relatifs a I'etude de I'etat des reseaux electriques des usines de traitement des eaux usees situees aux lacs Spruce et Latimer, soit acceptee et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-895 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 6.1 Harbour Passage Maintenance On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Mayor McFarlane RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus in which he suggests that the assistance of community volunteers be engaged one day in the fall and spring to help clean up Harbour Passage under the guidance of City staff be referred to the City Manager for consultation with the Director of Leisure Services. Councillor Court suggested that the sponsors of Harbour Passage build maintenance costs into the dollars contributed. Councillor Chase presented the idea that this is a good case for activating the hospitality surtax which could be used to help maintain facilities that are attractive to tourists and not just for advertising. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.1 Entretien du Passage du port Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire McFarlane QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Titus dans laquelle il suggere de demander I'aide de benevoles de la collectivite pour une journee a I'automne et au printemps afin de nettoyer Ie Passage du port, sous la surveillance des employes municipaux, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de consultation avec Ie directeur des Services des loisirs. Le conseiller Court suggere que les commanditaires du Passage du port incluent les couts d'entretien aux montants d'argent contribues. Le conseiller Chase avance Ie concept d'activation de la surtaxe d'hospitalite qui pourrait etre utilisee pour aider a entretenir les installations qui plaisent aux touristes et non seulement aux fins de publicite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.1 Proposed Condominium Housing - Market Square Site - Amendment to Deed On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the amended Deed to Air Space Parcel 85-4 between The Saint John Development Corporation and 609788 N.B. Inc. and The City of Saint John and Hilton Canada Co. and the Saint John County Condominium Corporation No.2 and The Hardman Group; provided that the amended Deed is approved by CMHC and NB Housing. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.1 Projet de coproprietes residentielles situees au square Market- modification apportee a I'acte formaliste Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren QUE Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert modifie relatif a la parcelle d'espace aerien nO 85-4 conclu entre The Saint John Development Corporation, 609788 N.-B. inc., The City of Saint John, Hilton Canada Co., Saint John County Condominium Corporation No.2 et The Hardman Group; pourvu que I'acte de transfert modifie soit approuve par la S.C.H.L. et la Societe d'habitation au Nouveau-Brunswick. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-896 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 9.1 Letter from Saint John Waterfront Development in Support of Proposed Skateboard Park On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership in support of the uptown proposed skateboard park as prepared by City staff be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Lettre rec;ue du Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John appuyant Ie planchodrome Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre reyue du Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John appuyant Ie projet de planchodrome prevu au centre- ville, tel que conyu par les employes municipaux, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.2 Letter from Saint John Waterfront Development Requesting to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the request from the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership to present to Council on September 7,2004 be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule the presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.2 Lettre de demande rec;ue du Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre de demande reyue du Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John visant a se presenter devant Ie conseille 7 septembre 2004, soit transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.1 Canadian National Institute for the Blind Recommending Installation of Audible Pedestrian Signal at the Visart-Churchill Street Intersection On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind recommending installation of audible pedestrian signal at the Visart-Churchill Street Intersection be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.1 Institut national canadien pour les aveugles recommandant I'installation de signaux sonores pour pietons a I'intersection des rues Visart et Churchill Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre reyue de l'lnstitut national canadien pour les aveugles recommandant I'installation de signaux sonores pour pietons a I'intersection des rues Visart et Churchill, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-897 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 10.2 Saint John Construction Information Centre Requesting City Provide Bidding Lists On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Construction Information Centre requesting that the City make available bidding lists to suppliers and contractors be referred to the City Manager for a report back to Council with previous reports and recommendations included. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Centre d'information sur la construction de Saint John demandant que la ville fournisse des listes de soumissions Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson QUE la lettre reyue du Centre d'information sur la construction de Saint John, demandant que la ville fournisse des listes de soumissions aux fournisseurs et aux entrepreneurs, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport auquel tous les rapports et les recommandations anterieurs seront inclus. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.3 Letter from Helen Tremblay Regarding Defects in Harbour Passage On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Helen Tremblay regarding defects at the western end kiosk of Harbour Passage with respect to access for seniors and handicapped be referred to the City Manager to determine if changes can be made. Discussion followed with several Councillors suggesting that the passage in place to push bicycles up an incline poses some danger and should be closed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3 Lettre rec;ue de Helen Tremblay relative aux defectuosites constatees au Passage du port Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la lettre reyue de Helen Tremblay relative aux defectuosites constatees au kiosque situe sur Ie cote ouest du Passage du port et plus particulierement a I'acces pour les alnes et les personnes handicapees, soit transmise au directeur general afin qu'il determine si des modifications peuvent etre apportees. Une discussion s'ensuit et plusieurs conseillers suggerent que Ie passage existant servant a pousser les velos en montant une pente pose certains dangers et devrait etre ferme. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Letter from Bob Lawson Regarding Police Station On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Bob Lawson objecting to spending $15 million on a stand-alone police station be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Lettre rec;ue de Bob Lawson relative au poste de police Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE la lettre reyue de Bob Lawson s'opposant a des depenses qui s'eleveraient a 15 millions de dollars relativement au poste de police autonome, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-898 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 10.5 Letter from Charles Breen Objecting to Mountain Bike Racing in Rockwood Park On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Charles Breen objecting to mountain bike racing in Rockwood Park be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5 Lettre rec;ue de Charles Breen s'opposant aux courses de velo tout-terrain dans Ie parc Rockwood Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre reyue de Charles Breen s'opposant aux courses de velo tout-terrain dans Ie pare Rockwood so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 Letter from Sharon Best Regarding Improper Treatment of her Son by Police On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Sharon Best regarding improper treatment of her son by police be referred to the Police Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Lettre rec;ue de Sharon Best relative a I'allegation de maltraitance subie par son fils et infligee par la police Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren QUE la lettre reyue de Sharon Best relative a I'allegation de maltraitance subie par son fils et infligee par la police so it transmise a la commission de police. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.7 Letter from South Central Citizens Council Objecting to Developing Rainbow Park as a Police Headquarters with a 1,425 Petition On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from South Central Citizens Council objecting to developing Rainbow Park as a Police Headquarters with a 1 ,425-name petition be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. to resume again at 7:00 p.m. for the scheduled public hearing. Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 10.7 Lettre rec;ue du conseil public du centre-sud s'opposant a I'amenagement du parc Rainbow en tant que quartier general du service de police accompagnee d'une petition comprenant 1 425 noms Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre reyue du conseil public du centre- sud s'opposant a I'amenagement du pare Rainbow en tant que quartier general du service de police, accompagnee d'une petition comprenant 1 425 noms, so it acceptee et deposee au dossier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La seance est suspendue a 18 h 30 et reprendra a 19 h afin de tenir I'audience publique. Le conseil reprend la reunion a 19 h. 90-899 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL AUGUST 30, 2004/LE 30 AOOT 2004 4.1 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Section 39 Amendment at York Point Condominium - 2 Union Street (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee Recommending the Proposed Amendment to Section 39 Conditions (a) The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed amendment to the Section 39 conditions imposed on the June 23, 1980 rezoning of the subject property located at Market Square, also identified as PID Number 55022412 to permit the construction of additional balconies on the harbour side of the York Point Condominium building as requested by York Point Condominium Corporation. (b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its August 24, 2004 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff recommendation. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the June 23, 1980 rezoning of the subject property located at Market Square, also identified as PID Number 55022412, to permit the proposed set of balconies facing the water at the York Point condominium building, as generally illustrated on the submitted drawings. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.1 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'article 39 visant la copropriete York Point, situee au 2, rue Union b) Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui recommande les modifications proposees en vertu des conditions prevues a I'article 39 a) Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification en vertu des conditions imposees par I'article 39, Ie 23 juin 1980, lors du rezonage de ladite propriete situee au square Market, portant Ie NID 55022412, afin de permettre la construction de balcons supplementaires sur I'immeuble de copropriete York Point, donnant sur Ie cote du havre, a la demande de York Point Condominium Corporation. b) Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par Ie personnel de planification et de la correspondance qui ont ete etudies lors de la reunion du 24 aout 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation de la proposition, comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson Comme Ie recommande Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil communal modifie les conditions imposees par I'article 39, Ie 23 juin 1980, lors du rezonage de ladite propriete situee au square Market, portant Ie NID 55022412, afin de permettre la construction d'une serie de balcons sur I'immeuble de copropriete York Point, donnant sur Ie cote du havre, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 05. Common Clerk/greffier communal