2004-10-25_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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OCTOBER 25, 2004/LE 25 OCTOBRE 2004
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - OCTOBER 25,2004 - 5:10 p.m.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White
- 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; R. Simonds, Fire Chief;
A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; S. Galbraith, Director of Works,
D. Logan, Manager of Materials and Fleet Management;
B. Morrison, Director of Leisure Services; 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 25 OCTOBRE 2004 A 17 H 10
Sont presents:
Norman McFarlane, maire
Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase,
Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White
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; R. Simonds, chef du service
d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police; S. Galbraith, directeur
des travaux publics; D. Logan, responsable des achats et chef de
I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile; B. Morrison, directeur
du service des loisirs; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur
general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale
adjointe.
1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order with Pastor Joe Zablocki
offering the opening prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane, accompagne du pasteur
Joe Zablocki qui recite la priere d'ouverture.
1.2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on October 12,2004, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal du 12 octobre 2004 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.3 Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with item 5.6, Lease of Space Stall E, City Market and 5.7 Lease of Space
Stall No's 18, 19 and 20 City Market being withdrawn.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it
adopte moyennant I'omission du point nO 5.6, location d'espace au marche municipal
visant I'etal << F)) et du point nO 5.7, location d'espace visant les etaux nOs 18, 19 et 20.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.4 Proclamations
There were no proclamations.
1.4 Proclamations
II n'y a aucune proclamation.
1.5 Members' Comments
Councillor White announced Deputy Mayor Hooton as the winner of the Councillors'
Pumpkin Carving Contest held last week to raise funds for P.R.O. Kids, and presented
her with a medal.
Councillor McGuire thanked the Fusion Group for facilitating a successful town hall
meeting last week at the Arts Centre. He also thanked the Bank of Nova Scotia for the
generous donation of its former building on Charlotte Street to the University of New
Brunswick.
Councillor Farren announced that on October 17 he presented a plaque to the town of
St. George on behalf of The City of Saint John on the occasion of its 100th anniversary of
incorporation.
1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le conseiller White presente une medaille au maire suppleant Hooton qui a gagne Ie
concours de decoration de citrouille organise la semaine passee par les conseillers dans
Ie but de ramasser des fonds pour Ie programme P.R.O. Kids.
Le conseiller McGuire remercie Ie groupe sur la fusion d'avoir reussi la tenue d'une
assemblee publique locale la semaine derniere au centre des arts. II remercie
egalement la Banque Scotia d'avoir genereusement offert a l'Universite du Nouveau-
Brunswick, comme don, I'immeuble situe sur la rue Charlotte qui abritait anterieurement
ses bureaux.
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Le conseiller Farren annonce que Ie 17 octobre, il a presente une plaque, au nom de
The City of Saint John, a la ville de St. George a I'occasion du 100e anniversaire de la
constitution de cette derniere a titre de ville.
2.2 Greater Saint John Transportation Committee
Coleen Knudson and Silvia Borsic of the Greater Saint John Transportation Committee
addressed Council referring to their submitted presentation. They presented a history of
the committee, its mission and vision, and listed the many community based agencies,
businesses and government departments involved.
The presenters called attention to the crucial role of the transit system in the community
which provides the only method for low income users to access many necessary links for
daily living. They expressed their appreciation for the low entry buses added to the fleet
of Saint John Transit, and spoke about their initiative to raise funds for the production of
single trip bus tokens which enables many users to access services.
Listed among the committee's future goals, were to advocate for such things as a fuel
tax rebate and affordable transportation.
The Committee asked Council to maintain if not enhance the present transit system.
Councillor Titus advised that there are presently three low entry buses in service with
two more to arrive this year, and possibly two more in 2005.
(Councillor Chang entered the meeting during the above presentation.)
2.2 Comite sur les transports du Grand Saint John
Coleen Knudson et Silvia Borsic, du Comite sur les transports du Grand Saint John,
adressent Ie conseil relativement a la presentation qu'elles ont preparee. Elles
presentent un historique du comite, sa mission et sa vision, et mentionnent un grand
nombre d'organismes communautaires, de commerces et d'agences gouvernementales
qui s'y sont engages.
Elles soulignent Ie role fondamental que joue Ie reseau de transport au sein de la
collectivite en offrant Ie seul moyen de transport a des usagers a faible revenu afin qu'ils
puissent acceder a un grand nombre de services necessaires a la vie quotidienne a
differents endroits. Elles expriment egalement leur reconnaissance relativement aux
autobus a plancher surbaisse ajoutes a la flotte de la Commission des transports et
mentionnent I'initiative qu'elles ont entreprise visant a ramasser des fonds pour la
fabrication de jetons d'allee simple permettant ainsi a de nombreux usagers a acceder
aux services.
Parmi les objectifs futurs envisages par Ie comite, elles prevoient entreprendre des
demarches visant a obtenir un remboursement de la taxe sur Ie carburant et un moyen
de transport qui soit abordable.
Le comite demande au conseil de bien entretenir, sinon d'ameliorer, Ie reseau de
transport actuel.
Le conseiller Titus indique qu'a I'heure actuelle, trois autobus a plancher surbaisse sont
en service et qu'il est prevu en ajouter deux avant la fin de I'annee et, dans la mesure du
possible, deux en 2005.
(Le conseiller Chang se joint a la reunion au cours de la presentation.)
5.1 Tender - Tires and Tubes
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement for the provision of
tires and tire related services be awarded to the low bidder for each item as indicated on
the summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.1 Soumissions relatives aux pneus et aux chambres a air
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
Ie contrat de fourniture de services relatifs aux pneus et aux services connexes soit
accorde au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie
sommaire des soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.2 Tender - Sand and Gravel
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the establishment of a supply agreement for the provision of
sand, gravel and aggregate be awarded to the lowest bidder for each of the items
tendered as indicated on the summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.2 Soumission relative a I'approvisionnement de sable et de gravier
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
Ie contrat d'approvisionnement de sable, de gravier et de granulat soit accorde au
soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans chaque cas, comme I'indique Ie sommaire des
soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.3 Sale of Land - 20-26 and 60 Russell Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1. the lease with Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. for space in the building at 20-26
Russell Street (PI D #19471) be terminated on November 30, 2004, that the tenant be
given Notice to Quit, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign said
Notice to Quit.
2. the lease with Viacom Outdoor Canada for a billboard sign at 20-26 Russell
Street (PID Number 19471) be terminated on November 30,2004, that the tenant be
given Notice to Quit and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the
said Notice to Quit.
3. The City of Saint John sell lands designated by Parcel Identifiers 19328 and
19471 to the Province of New Brunswick for the sale price of $843,900.00 plus H.ST, if
applicable, on or before December 15, 2004; provided that the City retain an easement
and rights for the existing municipal infrastructure within the limits of PID Number 19323
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.3 Vente d'un terrain situe au 20-26 et au 60, rue Russell
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general:
1. QUE Ie bail conclu avec Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd., relatif a la location de
locaux dans I'immeuble situe au 20-26, rue Russell (NID 19471) so it resilie Ie
30 novembre 2004, que Ie locataire soit donne un avis de conge et que Ie maire et Ie
greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit avis de conge.
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2. QUE Ie bail conclu avec Viacom Outdoor Canada, relatif a la location d'un
panneau d'affichage situe au 20-26, rue Russell (N I D 19471) soit resilie Ie
30 novembre 2004, que Ie locataire soit donne un avis de conge et que Ie maire et Ie
greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit avis de conge.
3. QUE The City of Saint John procede a la vente de bien-fonds portant les
NID 19328 et 19471 a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, pour la somme de 843 900 $,
TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant, au plus tard Ie 15 decembre 2004, pourvu que la ville
conserve un droit de servitude et les droits relatifs a I'infrastructure existante a I'interieur
des limites du terrain portant Ie N I D 19323 et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal
soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.4 Proposed Public Hearing - 129-131 St. James Street
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, a Public Hearing for the application of a Section 39 amendment at 129-131 St.
James Street be set for Monday, November 22,2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.4 Date de la tenue d'une audience publique relativement au 129-131, rue
James
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE soit tenue, comme Ie recommande Ie
directeur general, une audience publique, Ie lundi 22 novembre 2004 a 19 h dans la
salle du conseil, relativement a la demande de modification des conditions imposees par
I'article 39, visant Ie 129-131, rue St. James.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.5 Closure of Public Road - Drury Cove Area
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to
consider the passing of a by-law to stop-up and close all that portion of the reserved
"Public Road", being 1.474 Ha .:!:....and traversing PID Number 53207, as generally shown
on the submitted plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.5 Fermeture de route publique dans Ie quartier Drury Cove
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
Ie conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter
un arrete visant la fermeture et Ie barrage de I'ensemble d'une << route publique ))
d'environ 1 474 hectares traversant Ie bien-fonds portant Ie NID 53207, comme I'indique
de fayon generale Ie plan presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5.6 Lease of Space - Stall No. E - City Market
Refer to Agenda item No. 1.3
5.6 Marche municipal - location de I'etal nO << E >>
Voir Ie point nO 1.3 de I'ordre du jour.
5.7 Lease of Space - Stalls No. 18, 19, 20 - City Market
Refer to Agenda item No. 1.3
5.7 Marche municipal - location d'etal aux nOs 18, 19 et 20
Voir Ie point nO 1.3 de I'ordre du jour.
5.8 Offer to Lease - The Infusion Co. Ltd.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager,
The City of Saint John:
rescind its resolution of Aug. 3, 2004 to ... "lease the former Betty Brite space in the City
Market to "The Infusion" for a 5 year term under the terms and conditions contained in
the "Offer to Lease and Interim Agreement";
enter into a 5 year Lease with "The Infusion Co. Ltd." in the former "Betty Brite" space at
the City Market upon the terms and conditions as generally set out in the revised "Offer
to Lease" as submitted;
initiate a change in "The By-law relating to the Market in The City of Saint John" by
amending Section 5(2) by adding "(g) The Infusion Co. Ltd.", and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease or any other document required
to finalize this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.8 Offre de location presentee par I'entreprise The Infusion Co. Ltd.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The
City of Saint John procede a :
I'annulation de la resolution du 3 aout 2004 visant a << louer I'espace anciennement
amenage par Betty Brite au marche municipal a << The Infusion >> pour une duree de cinq
ans conformement aux modalites et conditions prevues dans I' << offre de bail et entente
provisoire >> presentee >>;
la signature d'un bail d'une duree de cinq ans avec << The Infusion Co. Ltd. >>, visant
I'espace anciennement amenage par << Betty Brite >> au marche municipal,
conformement aux modalites et conditions stipulees dans I' << Offre de bail >> telle que
revisee et presentee;
la modification de I'arrete concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John en modifiant
I'article 5(2) par I'ajout de ce qui suit: << g) The Infusion Co. Ltd. >> et, de plus, que Ie
maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer Ie bail et toute documentation
afferente afin de conclure ladite transaction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5.9 Sandy Point Road - Re-zoning of Land
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John initiate an amendment of: 1) the Municipal
Development Plan from Open Space to Low Density Residential; and 2) the Zoning By-
law from "Park" (P) to "One Family Residential" (R-1A), with respect to the public and
private lands situated north of 1255 Sandy Point Road to and including 1711 Sandy
Point Road, all being situated along the eastern side of Sandy Point Road, as generally
shown on the submitted plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.9 Rezonage des biens-fonds situes sur Ie chemin Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
The City of Saint John procede a la modification: 1) du plan d'amenagement municipal
afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'espaces libres a zone
residentielle a faible densite; 2) de I'arrete sur Ie zonage afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc << P >> a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales << R-1A >>, relativement aux biens-fonds publics et prives situes au nord du
1255, chemin Sandy Point, jusqu'au 1711, chemin Sandy Point, I'ensemble etant situe Ie
long de la limite est du chemin Sandy Point, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan
presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.10 License to Encroach - Cranston Avenue
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John give a license to Joseph and Jean Gabriel, the owners
of 77 Cranston Avenue, their successors and assigns, to permit the construction of a
single storey garage (14 feet wide by 22 feet long more or less) on a portion of Cranston
Avenue, as generally shown on the submitted plan and with the submitted terms and
conditions, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the
license.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.10 Permis d'empietement sur I'avenue Cranston
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
The City of Saint John octroie un permis a Joseph et Jean Gabriel, les proprietaires du
bien-fonds situe au 77, avenue Cranston, a leurs heritiers et ayants-droit, afin de
permettre la construction d'un garage de plain-pied (14 pieds de largeur par environ
22 pieds de longueur) sur une partie de I'avenue Cranston, comme Ie montre de fayon
generale Ie plan presente et sous reserve des modalites et conditions presentees et, de
plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit permis.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.11 Tendering Process Construction Contracts - Bidders List
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the submitted report containing
background information on the tendering process for construction contracts and bidders
list, be received for information and the Saint John Construction Information Centre be
advised that the City will continue its policy regarding the names of those who have
taken out tender documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.11 Processus d'appel d'offres visant la liste des soumissionnaires relative aux
contrats de construction
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE Ie rapport presente, contenant de I'information
historique relative au processus d'appel d'offres visant les contrats de construction et la
liste des soumissionnaires, so it accueilli a titre informatif et, que Ie centre d'information
sur la construction de Saint John soit avise que la ville continue d'exercer sa politique
relativement aux noms des personnes qui ont retire des documents relatifs a une
soumission.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.12 Capital Financing
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the following notice of motion prepared as a first step to place the City in a
position to take action after a 30 day period with regard to its capital financing, be
received for information:
"RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the
following Public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
Purpose of Issue
GENERAL FUND
General Government $ 500,000.
Protective Services $ 1,350,000.
Transportation Services $ 4,400,000.
Environmental Health $ 430,000.
Environmental Development $ 4,340,000.
Recreation and Culture $ 790,000.
$ 11,810,000.
WATER & SEWERAGE UTILITY
Water System $ 7,730,000.
Sewer System $ 1,630,000. 9,360,000.
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT 850,000
TOTAL $22,020,000.
THEREFORE RESOLVED that debenture be issued under provisions of the Acts of
Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments thereto, to the amount
of $22,020,000."
The Commissioner of Finance explained that this is step one in a three step process,
with step two being the authorization to staff to negotiate the capital financing and the
last step being the recommendation and authorization by Council to finalize the
agreement negotiated.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.12 Financement d'immobilisations
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
I'avis de motion suivant redige en tant que premiere procedure afin que la ville soit en
mesure de proceder, relativement a son financement d'immobilisations, suivant un delai
de prescription de 30 jours, so it accueilli a titre informatif :
<< A TTENDU QUE certaines circonstances s'etant presentees dans
I'interet public, relativement a I'execution de travaux et d'ameliorations publics
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municipaux necessaires, visant les elements enumeres ci-dessous :
Objet de I'emission
FONDS D'ADMINISTRATION
Administration generale
Services de protection
Services de transport
Salubrite de I'environnement
Mise en valeur de I'environnement
Services de loisirs et culture
500 000 $
1 350 000 $
4 400 000 $
430 000 $
4 340 000 $
790 000 $
11 810 000 $
RESEAU D'AQUEDUC ET D'EGOUTS
Reseau d'aqueduc
Reseau d'egouts
7 730 000 $
1 630 000 $ 9 360 000 $
COMMISSION DES TRANSPORTS DE SAINT JOHN
TOTAL
850 000 $
22 020 000 $
IL EST RESOLU d'emettre des obligations en vertu des dispositions des Lois de la
Chambre d'assemblee, 52 Victoria, chapitre 27, article 29, et des modifications
afferentes, pour la somme de 22 020 000 $. >>
Le commissaire aux finances explique qu'il s'agit de la premiere etape d'un procede de
trois etapes dont la deuxieme vise I'autorisation accordee au personnel afin de negocier
Ie financement d'immobilisations et la troisieme vise la recommandation et I'autorisation
accordee par Ie conseil afin de conclure la convention telle que negociee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.13 Discussion of 2005 Budgets
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council accept the times outlined in the report submitted for discussion of
2005 budgets.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.13 Discussions relatives au budget de 2005
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
Ie conseil se conforme a I'horaire etabli dans Ie rapport presente aux fins de discussions
relatives au budget de 2005.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.14 Regional Information Sessions
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the submitted report advising of regional information sessions to be delivered
by provincial government departments be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.14 Seances d'information regionales
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
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Ie rapport presente relatif aux seances d'information regionales, que prevoient presenter
les ministeres provinciaux, soit accueilli a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.15 Environmental Trust Fund
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
on the Environmental Trust Fund, including information received from the Minister of
Environment and Local Government, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.15 Fonds en fiducie pour I'environnement
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general
relatif aux fonds en fiducie pour I'environnement, y compris I'information reyue du
ministre de l'Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux, so it reyu a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.16 Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the Mayor meet with the Governors of Saint John Jeux Canada Games
Foundation on behalf of Council, in an effort to determine if an opportunity exists for the
Foundation to playa more active role in supporting the facilities required by amateur
athletes.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.16 Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Inc.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general,
Ie maire prevoie rencontrer les gouverneurs de la fondation Saint John Jeux Canada
Games au nom du conseil afin de determiner s'il existe une occasion pour la fondation
d'assumer un role plus actif visant a appuyer des installations dont ont besoin les
athletes amateurs.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.1 Relationship with Provincial and Federal Government
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Common Council make a
commitment to pay at least four trips to Ottawa and Fredericton to lobby for the City, and
that a budget in the amount of $25,000.- $30,000. be considered at budget deliberations
for this initiative.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.1 Relations avec les gouvernements provincial et federal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE Ie conseil communal s'engage a entreprendre
au moins quatre visites a Ottawa et a Fredericton afin d'exercer des pressions a
I'intention de la ville et, que so it examinee, au cours des deliberations budgetaires, la
possibilite d'etablir un budget d'un montant s'elevant entre 25 000 $ et 30 000 $ aux fins
de cette initiative.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.2 Industrial and Business Park Review
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that an ad hoc committee be created
to undertake a review of the future of the Saint John Industrial and Business Parks; that
Common Council refer the membership of this ad hoc committee to the Nominating
Committee for consideration and recommendation back to Council; and that the matter
of the terms of reference and budget for this ad hoc committee be referred to the City
Manager for consideration and report back to Council.
Councillor Court expressed his opinion that the issue should have been referred to the
Industrial Parks, of which he is a member, with the Mayor explaining that the issue is no
different than other committees recently struck by Council such as the Heritage By-law
Review Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.2 Etude relative aux parcs industriels et commerciaux
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QU'un comite special so it forme afin d'entreprendre
une etude relative a I'avenir des parcs industriels et commerciaux de Saint John; que Ie
conseil communal transmette la nomination des membres dudit comite special au comite
des candidatures aux fins d'examen et de formulation de recommandations a I'intention
du conseil; et que la question du cadre de reference et du budget relatifs audit comite
special so it soumise au directeur general aux fins d'etude et de presentation d'un rapport
a I'intention du conseil.
Le conseiller Court indique, qu'a son avis, la question aurait du etre soumise au comite
sur les parcs industriels, dont il est membre, et Ie maire explique que la question ne
differe aucunement des autres relatives aux comites recemment crees par Ie conseil,
tels que Ie comite special d'etude sur I'arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.3 Safety and Security - Uptown Area
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Tait in which he raises the issue of
safety and security in the uptown and south end of the City noting that he would like to
determine if the concerns raised by some citizens are real or a perception.
Councillor Chase spoke about recommendations made in the Perivale-Taylor report, and
requested information on the action taken to increase the number of police patrolling at
any given time.
Councillor Chang reiterated his request, made at a recent meeting of Council, that the
Police Commission provide Council with statistics on criminal activity on a monthly or bi-
monthly basis.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the Police Commission and Police
Chief be requested to appear before Council and speak to the subject of safety and
security in the City with a focus on the uptown/south end; the current and future direction
of the force with respect to community base policing, including the recommendations of
the Perivale Taylor report with the full implementation plan with regard to community
based policing, and the steps taken to increase the number of police on patrol from 14
as referred to in a recommendation of the Perivale Taylor report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.3 SClrete et securite
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Tait dans laquelle il souleve la question
de la surete et de la securite dans Ie centre-ville et Ie quartier sud et indique qu'il desire
determiner si les preoccupations mentionnees par certains citoyens sont fondees ou
non.
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Le conseiller Chase mentionne les recommandations formulees dans Ie rapport
Perivale-Taylor et demande qu'on lui fournisse de I'information sur les mesures
entreprises afin d'augmenter Ie nombre de policiers en patrouille en tout temps.
Le conseiller Chang reitere la demande qu'il a formulee lors d'une recente reunion du
conseil, c'est-a-dire que la Commission de police mette a la disposition du conseil des
statistiques relatives aux activites criminelles sur une base mensuelle ou bimensuelle.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la Commission de police et Ie chef de police
soient demandes de se presenter devant Ie conseil afin de discuter de la question de la
surete et de la securite dans la ville, en particulier au centre-ville et dans Ie quartier sud;
la direction actuelle et future de la commission de police, relativement a la surveillance
policiere dans la collectivite, y compris les recommandations du rapport Perivale-Taylor,
incluant Ie projet de mise en 03uvre complet relatif a la surveillance policiere dans la
collectivite et les demarches entreprises afin d'augmenter Ie nombre actuel de 14
policiers en patrouille, tel que recommande par Ie rapport Perivale-Taylor.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
2.1 Enterprise Saint John - Growth Strategy
Dale Knox, Chair of Enterprise Saint John, introduced the presentation and the
Honorable Paul Zed, M.P. present in the audience, and proceeded to address Council.
Referring to a submitted document and electronic slide presentation, Mr. Knox reviewed
the history of Enterprise Saint John and the Greater Saint John Growth Strategy,
emphasizing the people and their ideas, regional cooperation, and a single strong,
unified image essential to the success of the strategy.
Gwen McKay of Amulet Consulting presented demographics from a Canadian and local
perspective, noting that a population decline will be a major challenge for the success of
the strategy.
Steve Carson, Manager of the Growth Strategy reviewed the program's priorities, as
outlined in the submitted document, and noted the following nine recommendations:
Regional cooperation
Accountability
Infrastructure prioritization
Leadership development
Education
Tourism partnership
Enhancing communication among our community partners
A better way of life
Environmental excellence
He also noted the following achievements:
Highest employment numbers in our history
Record number of new home development
Significant growth in retail development
A number of new ethnically diverse restaurants opened
Leading in young emerging entrepreneurs
Young people take leadership roles (Fusion)
Harbour Passage/Waterfront development
Community emerging as a leader in the Country dealing with Poverty
Increased awareness and importance on arts and culture, heritage and
recreation
Peter Bessy, a member of the Board of Directors of Enterprise Saint John continued the
presentation and requested that Council, together with other regional Councils, formally
endorse the Growth Strategy document as our regional action plan, and to meet with
Councils individually over the next few weeks to receive input to move the plan forward
and identify respective roles.
The Mayor commented that Enterprise Saint John is the leader of the Growth Strategy,
with Council playing a supporting role, and that Council offers its full support to the
Growth Strategy.
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2.1 Strategie de croissance de Entreprise Saint John
Dale Knox, Ie president de Enterprise Saint John, s'adresse au conseil et presente
I'honorable Paul Zed, depute, present dans I'auditoire.
Se reportant a un document presente et a I'aide d'une presentation electronique de
diapositives, M. Knox passe en revue I'historique de Enterprise Saint John et la strategie
de croissance du grand Saint John qui vise les personnes et leurs idees, la collaboration
regionale et I'unique image dynamique unifiee, essentielle au succes de la strategie.
Gwen McKay, de I'entreprise Amulet Consulting, presente des elements
demographiques d'une perspective canadienne et locale, et indique que Ie declin de la
population est un defi important a surmonter pour assurer Ie succes de la strategie.
Steve Carson, directeur de la strategie de croissance, passe en revue les priorites
etablies par Ie programme, telles qu'indiquees au document presente et souligne les
neuf recommandations suivantes :
collaboration regionale;
responsabilite;
etablissement des priorites relatives a I'infrastructure;
developpement des qualites de chef;
formation
partenariat en matiere de tourisme;
amelioration de la communication parmi les partenaires dans la collectivite;
meilleure habitude de vie;
excellence environnementale.
II a egalement souligne les exploits suivants :
taux d'emploi Ie plus eleve de notre histoire;
nombre record d'amenagement de nouvelles habitations;
croissance considerable du commerce au detail;
plusieurs nouveaux restaurants de diverses ethnies;
attirance de jeunes entrepreneurs;
roles de chef de file assumes par les jeunes (fusion);
Passage du port et amenagement du secteur riverain;
collectivite surgissant en tant que chef de file dans un pays qui se heurte contre
la pauvrete;
sensibilisation augmentee relativement a I'importance accordee aux arts et a la
culture, au patrimoine et aux loisirs.
Peter Bessy, membre du conseil d'administration de Enterprise Saint John, continue la
presentation et demande au conseil, ainsi qu'aux autres conseils regionaux, d'appuyer
formellement Ie document relatif a la strategie de croissance en tant que plan d'action
regional et, de rencontrer les autres conseils individuellement au cours des prochaines
semaines afin de recueillir des commentaires, de faire progresser Ie plan et d'etablir les
roles respectifs.
Le maire reconnalt Enterprise Saint John en tant que chef de file relativement a la
strategie de croissance et indique que Ie conseil assume un role de soutien et qu'il offre
son appui entier a la strategie de croissance.
4.1 Street Closing - Hillcrest Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
a proposed Street Closing By-law amendment to stop up and close all that portion of
Hillcrest Road, a public street in the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and
Province of New Brunswick, comprising an area of approximately 1,381 m2 as shown on
the Plan of Survey / Plan d'Arpentage dated Sept. 17,2004/17 Septembre 2004,
surveyed by / arpente par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., signed by Russell J.
Robinson, New Brunswick Land Surveyor, and the said submitted plan.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposal
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the
proposal with no one presenting.
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On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To
Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" with regard to Hillcrest Road be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law
Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law To
Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of
Saint John" with regard to Hillcrest Road be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a
By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the correspondence relating to the
above be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.1 Fermeture du chemin Hillcrest
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete concernant la fermeture de route afin de barrer et de fermer
une partie du chemin Hillcrest, une rue publique dans The City of Saint John, comte de
Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, ayant une superficie d'environ
1 381 m2, tel qu'indique sur Ie plan d'arpentage date Ie 17 septembre 2004, arpente par
Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., et signe par Russel J. Robinson, arpenteur pour la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick, ledit plan etant presente.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant a la proposition,
mais personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant a la proposition, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>,
relativement au chemin Hillcrest, 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 concernant
la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>,
relativement au chemin Hillcrest, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.2(a & b) Public Hearing - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment & Proposed
Zoning By-Law Amendment - 101 Leinster Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to re-designate on Schedule
2-C of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 101 Leinster Street
from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development and to re-zone
the same parcel of land from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business
classification to permit the establishment of a business office within the existing building.
(c). Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its October 19, 2004 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-designate on Schedule 2-C of
the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 101 Leinster Street with an
area of approximately 280 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 9407,
from Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development and to re-zone
the same parcel of land from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business
classification with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with
Gavan and Monique Richards commenting that they will invest an additional $70,000.
into the property thereby making improvements.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2-C of the Municipal
Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 101 Leinster Street with an area of
approximately 280 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 9407, 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 White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2-C of the Municipal
Development Plan, a parcel of land located at 101 Leinster Street with an area of
approximately 280 square metres, also identified as being PID Number 9407, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton
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 with
an area of approximately 280 square metres, located at 101 Leinster Street, also
identified as being PID Number 9407, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1"
Local Business 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".
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On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
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 with
an area of approximately 280 square metres, located at 101 Leinster Street, also
identified as being PID Number 9407, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1"
Local Business 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 Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information, and the Section 39 conditions be referred for
Council's consideration at third reading of the by-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.2a) et b) Audience publique - Modifications proposees au plan municipal
et a I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement au 101, rue Leinster
Le greffier communal indique que les avis necessaires ont ete publies relativement aux
modifications proposees au plan municipal et a I'arrete sur Ie zonage en modifiant a
I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 101, rue Leinster en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle a densite
moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve et, la designation de la meme
parcelle en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, afin de permettre
I'amenagement d'un bureau commercial a I'interieur du batiment existant.
c) Rapport presente par Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
19 octobre 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition telle qu'etablie en vertu de la recommandation du personnel qui
recommande que Ie conseil communal procede a la modification du rezonage, a
I'annexe 2-C du Plan d'amenagement municipal, d'une parcelle de terrain, situee au
101, rue Leinster, d'une superficie d'environ 280 metres carres, et portant Ie N I D 9407,
afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle a densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, et la modification du rezonage de la meme parcelle, afin de la
faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-
IF >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par
I'article 39.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage et Gavan et Monique
Richards affirment qu'ils investiront une somme additionnelle de 70 000 $ dans la
propriete afin d'effectuer des ameliorations.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C du plan d'amenagement municipal,
une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rue Leinster, d'une superficie d'environ 280 metres
carres et portant Ie NID 9407, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite
moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, 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 relatif au plan
municipal >>.
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Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant Ie plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2C du plan d'amenagement
municipal, une parcelle de terrain situee au 101, rue Leinster, d'une superficie d'environ
280 metres carres et portant Ie NID 9407, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de
densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement commercial approuve, 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 maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 100 metres carres, situee au 110, rue Leinster et portant Ie
NID 9407, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IL >> a zone commerciale locale << B-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 White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
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
d'une superficie d'environ 100 metres carres, situee au 110, rue Leinster et portant Ie
NID 9407, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IL >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la correspondance relative au projet de
zonage susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif et que les conditions prevues a
I'article 39 soient soumises au conseil aux fins d'etude au moment de la troisieme
lecture de I'arrete.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.3 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment - 986
Manawagonish Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 986 Manawagonish Road, having a
total area of approximately 900 square metres, also identified as being PID Number
447052, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business, to permit
the establishment of a business office within the existing building as requested by Mary-
Eileen Flanagan.
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(b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its October 19, 2004 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation; recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land located
at 986 Manawagonish Road, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local
Business classification with Section 39 conditions and that Common Council not give
third reading to this re-zoning until such time as confirmation is received that all Building
Code and Minimum Standard By-law violations for the intended use of the applicant are
resolved to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector and the outstanding Fire Marshal's
Order is resolved to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal.
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 in favour of the re-zoning with Mary
Eileen Flanagan advising Council that no objections were raised by the neighbors, and
that her plans are consistent with the recommendations of the Planning Advisory
Committee. She added that the purchase of the property at 986 Manawagonish Road is
contingent on several building code violations being rectified.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 900 square metres, located at 986 Manawagonish
Road, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business 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 White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 900 square metres, located at 986 Manawagonish
Road, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "B-1" Local Business 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 Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information, and that Council not give third reading to the
re-zoning until such time as confirmation is received that all Building Code and Minimum
Standard By-law violations for the intended use of the applicant are resolved to the
satisfaction of the Building Inspector and the outstanding Fire Marshal's Order is
resolved to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.3 a) Audience publique concernant la modification proposee au zonage
relative au 986, chemin Manawagonish
Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
rezonage propose d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish, d'une
superficie totale d'environ 900 metres carres et portant Ie NID 447052, afin de la faire
passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone
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locale commerciale << B-1 >>, dans Ie but de permettre I'amenagement d'un bureau
commercial a I'interieur du batiment existant, a la demande de Mary Eileen Flanagan.
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 lors de la reunion du 19 octobre 2004, a
laquelle Ie comite a pris la decision de recommander I'approbation de la proposition, telle
que redigee dans la recommandation du personnel, a savoir que Ie conseil communal
procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish,
afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-
2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par
I'article 39 et, que Ie conseil communal s'abstienne de proceder a la troisieme lecture
dudit rezonage jusqu'au moment ou il reyoive confirmation du redressement de toutes
les violations commises a I'encontre du code du batiment et de I'arrete concernant les
normes minimales, a la satisfaction de I'inspecteur des batiments relativement a I'usage
prevu par Ie demandeur et, que Ie prevot des incendies so it satisfait que les conditions
de I'ordonnance qu'il a delivree sont respectees.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage et Mary Eileen
Flanagan affirme qu'aucune objection n'a ete sou levee par les voisins et que ses projets
sont conformes aux recommandations formulees par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme.
Elle ajoute que I'acquisition de la propriete situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish est
sujette au redressement de plusieurs violations en vertu du code du batiment.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, so it modifie par Ie rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 900 metres carres, situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish, afin de
faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-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 White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>, so it modifie par Ie rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 900 metres carres, situee au 986, chemin Manawagonish, afin de
faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone commerciale locale << B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la correspondance relative a I'affaire
susmentionnee so it accueillie a titre informatif et que Ie conseil s'abstienne de proceder
a la troisieme lecture visant Ie rezonage jusqu'au moment ou il reyoit confirmation du
redressement de toutes les violations commises a I'encontre du code du batiment et de
I'arrete concernant les normes minimales, a la satisfaction de I'inspecteur des batiments
relativement a I'usage prevu par Ie demandeur et, que Ie prevot des incendies soit
satisfait que les conditions de I'ordonnance qu'il a delivree sont respectees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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6.4 Intergovernmental Negotiations - City of Saint John Pension Plan
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Board of Trustees for The City of
Saint John Pension Plan present to Council an update of the state of the Plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.4 Negociations intergouvernementales relatives au regime de retraite de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE Ie conseil d'administration du regime de
retraite de The City of Saint John presente, devant Ie conseil, une mise a jour de I'etat
actuel du regime.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.5 Belyea Arena
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus in
which he thanks Buildings and Inspection Services staff for the work done on the Belyea
Arena be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.5 Arena Belyea
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Titus
remerciant les employes des services d'inspection et des batiments du travail effectue a
l'Arena Belyea soit accueillie a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.6 Saint John Transit
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that $125,000. be allocated from the
2004 Capital Budget to effect needed repairs to the City Transit building at 951 Fairville
Boulevard.
Deputy Mayor Hooton expressed her dismay at approving an item outside of budget
deliberations, noting that these discussions will be taking place shortly.
Councillor Chase advised that he recognized the need for repairs, but would like to see a
financial report before the money is allocated, and made a motion to table the issue,
which was seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton, until such a report could be prepared.
Question being taken on the tabling motion, the motion was defeated.
Councillor Ferguson proposed an amendment to the motion which was seconded by
Councillor White to make the repairs if the Capital budget is underspent, which he later
withdrew with the consent of the seconder.
Councillor Farren called for the question.
The Mayor called attention to the process for making budget decisions to which Council
has committed, and said that Council should follow that process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Deputy Mayor Hooton,
and Councillors Chang and Chase voting nay.
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6.6 Commission des transports de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE 125000 $ soient attribues a meme Ie budget
d'immobilisations de 2004 afin d'effectuer les travaux necessaires au batiment de la
Commission des transports situe au 951, boulevard Fairville.
Le maire suppleant Hooton exprime sa consternation relativement a I'approbation d'un
element en dehors des deliberations budgetaires et indique que ces dernieres sont
prevues avoir lieu prochainement.
Le conseiller Chase indique qu'il reconnalt Ie besoin d'effectuer des reparations, mais
qu'il desire consulter un rapport financier avant d'attribuer des fonds et propose de
reporter la question, appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton, jusqu'au moment de la
redaction d'un tel rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter Ie rapport est rejetee.
Le conseiller Ferguson propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie
conseiller White, d'effectuer des reparations si les sommes du budget d'immobilisations
ne sont pas entierement attribuees, puis il retire sa proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller
White.
Le conseiller Farren demande Ie vote sur la proposition.
Le maire souligne Ie processus en vigueur pour la prise de decisions budgetaires auquel
Ie conseil s'est engage et indique que Ie conseil devrait respecter ledit processus.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Hooton
et les conseillers Chang et Chase votent contre.
6.7 Collection of Solid Waste - Budget
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Titus in which he raised the issue of
solid waste and expressed his opinion that there should be a system where citizens
should be paying according to the amount of waste each citizen uses.
Mr. Beckett advised that the cost associated with the collection of solid waste is
approximately $.03 on the tax rate.
The City Manager advised that the issue is being worked on, and that a report would be
forthcoming.
6.7 Collecte des matieres usees solides - budget
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Titus dans laquelle il souleve la question
des matieres usees solides et exprime son opinion, a savoir qu'il devrait exister un
systeme selon lequel chaque citoyen verserait une certaine somme d'argent par rapport
au montant de dechets qu'il produit.
M. Beckett indique que les couts associes ala collecte de dechets soli des s'elevent a
environ 0,03 $ sur Ie taux d'imposition.
Le directeur general indique, qu'a I'heure actuelle, la question fait I'objet d'une etude et
qu'un rapport est attendu prochainement.
7.1 Smoking By-law - Smoke Free Places Act
Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor concerning the Saint John
Smoking By-Law enacted on June 7, 1993 prohibiting smoking in certain areas.
Referring to his submitted report, The City Solicitor advised that the Province of New
Brunswick recently enacted the Smoke-Free Places Act, (Chapter S-9.5) and it became
effective on October 1, 2004 prohibiting a person from smoking in the following places:
an enclosed public place, an indoor workplace, a group living facility, a public vehicle, a
vehicle used in the course of employment while carrying two or more employees, and on
the grounds of a school. He added that the manager of a place in which smoking is
prohibited is required to ensure that no one smokes in such a place, and that an
employer who has control over such a place bears the same responsibility to ensure that
smoking does not occur there. He further outlined obligations, and consequences
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accompanying the new legislation noting that the Department of Environment has
recently advised that it is also of the view that smoking by-laws enacted under the
Municipalities Act section in question are no longer effective.
The City Solicitor advised that it is in order for Common Council to repeal the Smoking
By-Law.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-Law to
Repeal a By-law Respecting Smoking In Indoor Public Places In The City Of Saint
John", be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-Law to Repeal a By-law Respecting
Smoking In Indoor Public Places In The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-Law to
Repeal a By-law Respecting Smoking In Indoor Public Places In The City Of Saint
John", be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled "A By-Law to Repeal a By-law
Respecting Smoking In Indoor Public Places In The City Of Saint John".
7.1 Arrete concernant I'usage du tabac - Loi sur les endroits sans fumee
Examen d'un rapport presente par I'avocat municipal relatif a I'arrete concernant I'usage
du tabac edicte Ie 7 juin 1993, interdisant I'usage du tabac dans certains endroits.
Se reportant au rapport qu'il a presente, I'avocat municipal indique que la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick a recemment promulgue la Loi sur les endroits sans fumee
(chapitre S-9.5) qui est entree en vigueur Ie 1 octobre 2004, interdisant aux personnes
de fumer dans les endroits suivants : un endroit public ferme, un lieu de travail interieur,
un etablissement ou les gens vivent en groupe, un vehicule public, un vehicule utilise
dans Ie cadre d'un emploi, ayant a son bord deux employes ou plus, et sur la propriete
d'une ecole. II ajoute que Ie gerant d'un endroit ou il est interdit de fumer doit s'assurer
que personne ne fume dans un tel endroit et que I'employeur qui exerce un controle sur
un tel endroit est egalement responsable de s'assurer que personne ne fume dans un tel
endroit. De plus, il souligne les obligations et les consequences qui accompagnent la
nouvelle legislation et indique que Ie ministere de l'Environnement a recemment affirme
qu'il est egalement d'avis que les arretes concernant I'usage du tabac, edictes en vertu
des dispositions de la Loi sur les municipalites, ne sont plus en vigueur.
L'avocat municipal avise que Ie conseil communal doit alors abroger I'arrete concernant
I'usage du tabac.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete visant a abroger
I'arrete concernant I'usage du tabac dans les endroits publics de The City of Saint
John >> 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 visant a abroger I'arrete concernant
I'usage du tabac dans les endroits publics de The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete visant a abroger
I'arrete concernant I'usage du tabac dans les endroits publics de The City of Saint
John >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete visant a abroger I'arrete concernant
I'usage du tabac dans les endroits publics de The City of Saint John >>.
8.1 (a) Third Reading Proposed By-law Amendment -120 McAllister Drive
(b) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law No.
C.P. 100-668, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 120 McAllister Drive having an area of
approximately 1.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55165807,
from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC-2" Shopping Centre classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law No. C.P. 100-668, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that
1. pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed
development of a parcel of land located at 120 McAllister Drive, having an area of
approximately 1.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55165807,
for commercial purposes be subject to the following conditions:
a) The developer must pave all parking areas, loading areas, maneuvering areas
and driveways with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in-place concrete curbs
to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage;
b) Adequate drainage facilities must be provided by the developer in accordance
with detailed drainage plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the
approval of the Chief City Engineer;
c) All utilities, including power and telephone, must be provided underground;
d) The developer must construct a concrete sidewalk along the Majors Brook Drive
frontage of the subject site in accordance with City specifications;
e) The site development must provide for future direct vehicular connection
between the subject site and the adjacent property;
f) All disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways,
parking or loading areas must be landscaped by the developer, including a
minimum of 6 metres (20 feet) inside the front lot lines, and the landscaping must
also extend onto the City street right-of-way to the edge of the travelled street;
g) Access to the site is limited to a maximum of one driveway on McAllister Drive
and a maximum of one driveway on Majors Brook Drive, and the exact location of
each driveway is subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer;
h) The site shall not be developed except in accordance with detailed site plans and
building elevation plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval
of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings, parking areas,
driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, landscaped areas and other
site features;
i) The approved plans mentioned in conditions (b) and (h) above must be attached
to the application for building permit for the development, except that such plans
are not required for permit applications for site preparation and foundation only;
j) All site improvements as shown on the approved site and drainage plans, except
for landscaping, must be completed prior to the opening of the facility for
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business, and landscaping must be completed within one year of building permit
approval,
and further that upon the rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law No.
C.P. 100-668, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended
by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 120 McAllister Drive having an area of
approximately 1.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 55165807,
from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC-2" Shopping Centre classification", be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal Affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law No. C.P. 100-668, A Law to Amend
the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
(Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting as he was not present
for the Public Hearing on this property.)
8.1 a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage
visant Ie 120, promenade McAllister
b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-668
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet d'une modification
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 120, promenade McAllister,
d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare et portant Ie NID 55165807, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre
commercial << SC-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-668 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>
est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU :
1. QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement
propose aux fins commerciales d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 120, promenade
McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare, et portant Ie NID 55165807, soit
assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) Ie promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de
chargement et de man03uvre et toutes les voies d'acces et prevoir des bordures
de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie
drainage;
b) Ie promoteur doit assurer des installations de drainage adequates conformement
a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et sujet a I'approbation
de I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
c) to utes les installations d'utilites publiques doivent etre installees sous-terre, y
compris les lignes d'energie electrique et les lignes telephoniques;
d) Ie promoteur doit construire, a I'emplacement en question, un trottoir en beton Ie
long de la bordure de la promenade Majors Brook, conformement aux
specifications de la ville;
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e) I'amenagement de I'emplacement do it prevoir, a I'avenir, un raccordement direct
pour la circulation de vehicules, entre I'emplacement en question et la propriete
adjacente;
f) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de
I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees
pietonnieres, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, y compris un minimum
de 6 metres (20 pieds) a I'interieur de la limite frontale et, I'amenagement
paysager do it se prolonger jusqu'au droit de passage municipal, a partir de la rue
jusqu'a la bordure de la partie frequentee de la rue;
g) I'acces a I'emplacement se limite qu'a une seule voie a partir de la promenade
McAllister et qu'a une seule voie d'acces a partir de la promenade Majors Brook
et, I'emplacement de chaque voie d'acces doit etre precise et assujetti a
I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
h) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement aux plans de situation et aux
plans d'elevation detailles, prepares par Ie promoteur et sujets a I'approbation de
I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires
de stationnement, les voies d'acces, les aires de chargement, les affiches,
I'eclairage exterieur, les espaces paysagers et les autres caracteristiques de
I'emplacement;
i) les plans approuves mentionnes aux conditions b) et h) ci-dessus doivent
accompagner la demande d'un permis de construction relativement a
I'amenagement, a I'exception des demandes de permis qui ne vi sent que les
travaux de preparation du terrain et de la fondation, pour lesquels lesdits plans
ne sont pas exiges;
j) to utes les ameliorations indiquees sur les plans de situation et de drainage, sauf
I'amenagement paysager, doivent etre terminees avant I'ouverture de
I'emplacement aux fins commerciales et, I'amenagement paysager do it etre
termine dans un delai d'un an a compter de la date d'approbation du permis de
construire.
a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains ainsi que tout batiment ou construction qui
s'y trouvent, doivent etre amenages et utilises conformement au projet et aux conditions
enoncees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-668
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet d'une modification
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 120, promenade McAllister,
d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare et portant Ie NID 55165807, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre
commercial << SC-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et
que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-668 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
(Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la reunion puisqu'il n'a pas assiste a
I'audience publique relativement a ladite propriete.)
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8.2 (a)Third Reading Proposed By-Law Amendment - Mountain View Drive and
McAllister Drive
(b) Section 39 Conditions - Townhouse Development and General
Business
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law No.
C.P. 100-669, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended
by re-zoning two parcels of land with an area of approximately 2.1 hectares, located at
Mountain View Drive and McAllister Drive, also identified as being PID Number
55116966 and portions of PID Numbers 55147532 and 55164495, as follows:
(a) an approximately 1.2-hectare portion of PID 55147532 and 55164495 from "RS-2"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "R-2" One and Two Family Residential
to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification,
(b) an approximately 0.9-hectare portion of PID 55116966 and 55147532 from "RS-2"
One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law No. C.P. 100-669, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that:
1. pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of
the area re-zoned to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, having an area of
approximately 1.2 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID 55147532 and
55164495, for a townhouse development be subject to the following conditions:
a) The site must be developed and maintained in accordance with a detailed site
plan and building elevation plans prepared by the developer and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the location of buildings,
driveway access, parking area, exterior lighting and landscaping, and the
approved site plan must be attached to the application for a building permit;
b) All driveways and parking areas must be paved, and site drainage must be
provided in accordance with a detailed drainage plan prepared by the developer
and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate;
c) In lieu of curbing and related street improvements along Mountain View Drive,
the property owner must pay the sum of $21,000. to The City of Saint John when
street work is undertaken along the frontage of the subject site;
d) All disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, parking areas,
driveways and walkways, must be landscaped by the developer, and such
landscaping must extend into the Mountain View Drive right-of-way to the
shoulder of the existing paved street;
e) All public utilities must be provided by underground conduits from the existing
facilities to any building;
f) The use of the property is restricted to the development of one-storey
townhouses, some or all of which may include walk-out basement levels at grade
level;
and, further, that upon rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
2. That, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed
development of the area rezoned to "B-2" General Business, having an area of
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approximately 0.9 hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID Numbers
55116966 and 55147532, for professional offices be subject to the following
conditions:
a) The site must be developed and maintained in accordance with a detailed site
plan and building elevation plans prepared by the developer and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer, illustrating the location of buildings,
driveway access, parking area, exterior lighting and landscaping, and the
approved site plan must be attached to the application for building permit;
b) All driveways and parking areas must be paved, and site drainage must be
provided in accordance with a detailed drainage plan prepared by the developer
and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate;
c) In lieu of curbing and related street improvements along Mountain View Drive,
the property owner must pay the sum of $20,000. to The City of Saint John when
street work is undertaken along the frontage of the subject site;
d) All disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, parking areas,
driveways and walkways, must be landscaped by the developer, and such
landscaping must extend into the Mountain View Drive right-of-way to the
shoulder of the existing paved street;
e) All public utilities must be provided by underground conduits from the existing
facilities to any building;
f) The site must be serviced with sanitary sewer by means of a private forcemain
directed to the existing City sewer on Westbrook Drive;
g) The use of the property is restricted to the development of professional office
uses;
and further, that upon the rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-669, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John",
amended by re-zoning two parcels of land with an area of approximately 2.1 hectares,
located at Mountain View Drive and McAllister Drive, also identified as being PID
Number 55116966 and portions of PID Numbers 55147532 and 55164495, as follows:
(a) an approximately 1.2-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55147532 and 55164495 from
"RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "R-2" One and Two Family
Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential classification
(b) an approximately 0.9-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 from
"RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business
classification, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law No. C.P. 100-669, A Law to Amend
the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
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8.2 a) Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage
relativement aux promenades Mountain View et McAllister
b) Conditions imposees par I'article 39 relatives a I'amenagement de
maisons en rangee et a la zone commerciale generale
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-669
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet d'une modification
relativement au rezonage de deux parcelles de terrain situees aux promenades
Mountain View et McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,1 hectares et portant Ie
NID 55116966, et une partie des NID 55147532 et 55164495, comme suit:
a) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare portant les NID 55147532 et
55164495 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> et de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-
1 >>;
b) une partie d'une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 0,9 hectare portant les
NID 55116966 et 55147532 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>,
fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-669 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>
est lu integralement.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU :
1. QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement
propose d'une parcelle de terrain, d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare, et portant
les NID 55147532 et 55164495, en vue de la faire passer a zone d'immeubles a
logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, aux fins d'amenagement de maisons
en rangee, soit assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) I'emplacement doit etre amenage et entretenu conformement aux plans de
situation et aux plans d'elevation detailles, prepares par Ie promoteur et sujets a
I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement de tous les
batiments, les voies d'acces, les aires de stationnement, I'eclairage exterieur et
les espaces paysagers et, Ie plan de situation approuve do it accompagner la
demande d'un permis de construction;
b) to utes les voies d'acces et les aires de stationnement seront asphaltees et des
installations de drainage seront amenagees conformement au plan de drainage
detaille prepare par Ie promoteur, sous reserve de I'approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son representant;
c) plutot que d'effectuer les travaux de bordure et les ameliorations routieres
afferentes Ie long de la promenade Mountain View, Ie proprietaire do it verser la
somme de 21 000 $ a The City of Saint John lorsque cette derniere entreprend
les travaux routiers longeant la limite frontale dudit terrain;
d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de
I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees
pietonnieres et d'aires de stationnement et tel amenagement paysager do it se
prolonger afin d'inclure Ie droit de passage municipal de la promenade Mountain
View, jusqu'a I'accotement de la rue asphaltee existante;
e) tous les services publics sont fournis par I'entremise de canalisations
souterraines a partir d'installations existantes en direction de tout batiment;
f) I'usage de la propriete est limite a I'amenagement de maisons en rangee d'un
seul etage, mais qui peuvent comprendre, au choix, un sous-sol avec acces au
niveau du sol.
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et qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, Ie terrain et tout batiment ou construction
so it amenage et utilise conformement a la proposition et aux conditions stipulees par
les presentes.
2. QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement
propose au secteur rezone, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
0,9 hectare et portant les NID 55116966 et 55147532, a zone commerciale
generale << B-2 >>, afin d'amenager des bureaux professionnels, so it assujetti aux
conditions suivantes :
a) I'emplacement doit etre amenage et entretenu conformement aux plans de
situation et aux plans d'elevation detailles, prepares par Ie promoteur et sujets a
I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement de tous les
batiments, les voies d'acces, les aires de stationnement, I'eclairage exterieur et
les espaces paysagers et, Ie plan de situation approuve do it accompagner la
demande d'un permis de construction;
b) to utes les voies d'acces et les aires de stationnement seront asphaltees et des
installations de drainage seront amenagees conformement au plan de drainage
detaille prepare par Ie promoteur, sous reserve de I'approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef ou de son representant;
c) plutot que d'effectuer les travaux de bordure et les ameliorations routieres
afferentes Ie long de la promenade Mountain View, Ie proprietaire do it verser la
somme de 20 000 $ a The City of Saint John lorsque cette derniere entreprend
les travaux routiers longeant la limite frontale dudit terrain;
d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de
I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees
pietonnieres et d'aires de stationnement et tel amenagement paysager do it se
prolonger afin d'inclure Ie droit de passage municipal de la promenade Mountain
View, jusqu'a I'accotement de la rue asphaltee existante;
e) tous les services publics sont fournis par I'entremise de canalisations
souterraines a partir d'installations existantes en direction de tout batiment;
f) les services d'egouts doivent etre installes au moyen d'une conduite de
refoulement privee conduisant au reseau d'egouts municipal existant de la
promenade Westbrook;
g) I'usage de la propriete se limite a I'amenagement de bureaux professionnels;
et, de plus, qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les biens-fonds ainsi que tout
batiment ou construction qui s'y trouvent, doivent etre amenages et utilises
conformement au projet et aux conditions enoncees par les presentes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-669
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet d'une modification
relativement au rezonage de deux parcelles de terrain situees aux promenades
Mountain View et McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,1 hectares et portant Ie
NID 55116966, et une partie des NID 55147532 et 55164495, comme suit:
a) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,2 hectare portant les NID 55147532 et
55164495 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> et de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-
1 >>;
b) une partie d'une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 0,9 hectare portant les
NID 55116966 et 55147532 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>,
fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau
communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-669 modifiant Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
8.3 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 41 Ross Street
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan
Amendment at 41 Ross Street be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a
report and recommendation with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 6,
2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting)
8.3 Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 41, rue Ross
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE Ie projet de modification du plan municipal
relatif au 41, rue Ross soit transmis au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de la
redaction d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations et qu'une audience
publique soit prevue Ie lundi 6 decembre 2004, a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Ferguson se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
9.1 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners - Vacant Positions
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Board of Police Commissioners asking that Ed Keyes and Anne Marie McGrath be re-
appointed to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, be referred to the
Nominating Committee.
Councillor Titus remarked that on the advice of the City Solicitor, Council decided not to
re-appoint the two individuals.
Deputy Mayor Hooton requested that the motion be withdrawn, however the seconder
did not give his consent.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Board of Police Commissioners asking that Ed Keyes and Anne Marie McGrath be re-
appointed to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Hooton
and Councillors Court and Farren voting nay.
9.1 Postes vacants au Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la lettre reyue du Bureau des commissaires
de la police de Saint John relative a la nomination de Ed Keyes et de Anne Marie
McGrath, afin de remplir un deuxieme mandat au sein dudit bureau, soit transmise au
Comite des candidatures.
Le conseiller Titus constate que conformement aux conseils donnes par I'avocat
municipal, Ie conseil communal a juge opportun de ne pas renommer ces deux
personnes.
Le maire suppleant Hooton demande que la proposition soit retiree, cependant, Ie
conseiller qui I'appui reserve son consentement.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
QUE la lettre reyue du Bureau des commissaires
de la police de Saint John, relative a la nomination de Ed Keyes et de Anne Marie
McGrath afin de remplir un deuxieme mandat au sein dudit bureau, soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Hooton
et les conseillers Court et Farren votent contre.
9.2 Greater Saint John Regional Facilities Commission - 2005 Budget
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Ferguson, Chair of the Greater Saint John Regional Facilities Commission, submitting
the Commission's 2005 budget be received for information.
The City Manager advised that the Commission's budget has already been considered
in the City's budget.
Councillor White remarked that there is a 20% increase in the Commission's budget,
whereas the City's departments are asked to either maintain or lower expenses.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2 Commission regionale des installations du Grand Saint John relativement
au budget pour 2005
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Ferguson,
president de la Commission regionale des installations du Grand Saint John,
accompagnee du budget pour 2005, soit accueillie a titre informatif.
Le directeur general indique que Ie budget de la commission a deja fait I'objet d'examen
lors de I'etude du budget municipal.
Le conseiller White souligne que Ie budget de la commission reflete une augmentation
de 20 %, alors que les services municipaux sont pries d'equilibrer ou de reduire leurs
depenses.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.3 Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership - Request to Present to
Council
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the request from Bill MacMackin,
President of the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership to present to Council
be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3 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 McGuire
QUE la lettre de demande reyue de Bill
MacMackin, president du Partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John,
visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, 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.
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9.4 Saint John Parking Commission - Residential Parking and Snow Removal
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John
Parking Commission be received for information and an amendment to the by-law be
scheduled for November 8, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.4 Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John - stationnement residentiel
et deneigement
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE Ie rapport reyu de la Commission sur Ie
stationnement de Saint John soit accueilli a titre informatif et qu'une modification soit
apportee a I'arrete, lors de la reunion du 8 novembre 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.5 Saint John Industrial Parks - Alloy Drive Extension
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John issue a
purchase order in the amount of $28,900. plus HST to Hughes Surveys & Consultants
Inc. for the engineering design of the extension of Alloy Drive in Spruce Lake Industrial
Park, with the scope of work to include tender documents preparation (to City standards)
and review of tender results.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.5 Parcs industriels de Saint John - prolongement de la promenade Alloy
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE The City of Saint John emette un bon de
commande au montant de 28 900 $, TVH en sus, a Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.,
relatif aux services d'ingenierie et de conception visant Ie prolongement de la
promenade Alloy situee dans Ie parc industriel Spruce Lake et, que I'etendue des
services comprenne la preparation de la documentation de soumission (conforme aux
normes etablies par la ville) et I'evaluation des propositions deposees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.1 Offer of Donation or Sale of Land - 386 Norris Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from the Greater Saint
John Community Foundation regarding a gift of land to The City of Saint John be
referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.1 Offre de donation du bien-fonds situe au 386, chemin Norris
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la lettre reyue de la fondation communautaire
du Grand Saint John relative a une donation de biens-fonds a I'intention de The City of
Saint John, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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10.2 Request for Update on Heritage Status - King Street East
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Dwight Kerr
inquiring about the status of his request to include King Street East into the Heritage
Preservation area be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Demande de mise a jour relativement a I'etat patrimonial de la rue King Est
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la lettre reyue de Dwight Kerr, visant a
recevoir une reponse a sa demande relative a I'inclusion de la rue King Est a la liste des
secteurs designes sauvegardes, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.3 Refurbishing of Lepreau Power Plant
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed
suggesting that Council support the refurbishing of the Lepreau Electrical Power Facility
be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.3 Remise a neuf de la centrale electrique Lepreau
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la lettre reyue de Eric Teed, suggerant que Ie
conseil appuie la remise a neuf de la centrale electrique Lepreau, soit accueillie a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.4 Fundy Skateboard Association - Request to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the request from the Fundy Skate
Board Association to present to Council be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a
presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.4 Demande rec;ue de I'association des planchistes de Fundy visant a se
presenter devant Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la lettre de demande reyue de I'association
des planchistes de Fundy, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, so it transmise au
greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de la date de presentation a I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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10.5 Carleton Community Centre Advisory Board - Playground for Market Place
West
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Don Dwyer,
Chairperson of the Carleton Community Centre Advisory Board seeking permission to
use City owned land for a playground be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.5 Comite consultatif du centre communautaire de Carleton - terrain de jeux a
la place Market Ouest
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la lettre reyue de Don Dwyer, president du
Comite consultatif du centre communautaire de Carleton, demandant la permission
d'utiliser les biens-fonds appartenant a la ville aux fins d'un terrain de jeux, soit
transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.6 B. Desmond - Resignation from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council accept Bernard
Desmond's resignation from the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission and that a letter
of thanks be sent for his services.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.6 Demission de B. Desmond de la Commission de gestion des matieres
usees solides de la region de Fundy
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE Ie conseil accueille la demission de Bernard
Desmond de la Commission de gestion des matieres usees soli des de la region de
Fundy et qu'une lettre de remerciements lui soit expediee pour reconnaltre les services
qu'il a rendus.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.7 Atlantic Canada Energy Coalition - Request to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Atlantic Canada
Energy Coalition requesting to present to Council be referred to the Common Clerk to
schedule a presentation.
Discussion followed regarding Council's public endorsement of the refurbishment of the
Lepreau Power Plant, at which time Councillor Ferguson withdrew his motion with the
consent of the seconder.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Atlantic Canada
Energy Coalition requesting to present to Council be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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10.7 Demande rec;ue de Atlantic Canada Energy Coalition [coalition de I'energie
du Canada atlantique] visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE la lettre de demande reyue de la coalition de
I'energie du Canada atlantique, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, soit transmise au
greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de la date de presentation a I'ordre du jour.
Une discussion s'ensuit relativement a I'appui public donne par Ie conseil visant la
remise a neuf de la centrale electrique Lepreau et, Ie conseiller Ferguson retire sa
proposition avec I'assentiment du conseiller qui I'appuie.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre reyue de la coalition de I'energie du
Canada atlantique visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil so it accueillie a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.8 Sewerage Outfall at Harbour Passage
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Mabel
FitzRandolph regarding sewerage outfall at Harbour Passage be received for information
and a letter explaining that process be sent to Ms. FitzRandolph.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.8 Emissaire d'eaux usees au Passage du port
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre reyue de Mabel FitzRandolph, relative
a I'emissaire d'eaux usees aux abords du Passage du port, so it accueillie a titre
informatif et, qu'une lettre so it redigee afin d'expliquer ledit processus et qu'elle soit
expediee a Mme FitzRandolph.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.9 Heritage Status for Properties Located on King Street West
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Ronald Roy on
behalf of residents of King Street West, expressing an interest in pursuing heritage
designation for properties on King Street West be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.9 Designation de propriete patrimoniale accordee aux batiments situes sur la
rue King Ouest
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre reyue de Ronald Roy, au nom des
residents de la rue King Ouest, exprimant son interet a poursuivre I'obtention de la
designation de propriete patrimoniale pour les batiments situes sur la rue King Ouest,
so it transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.10 Use of Mobile Signs
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Neil Stanton, owner
of Look and Tel Auto regarding use of mobile signs be received for information.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.10 Utilisation de panneaux mobiles
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la lettre reyue de Neil Stanton, proprietaire de
I'entreprise Look and Tel Auto, relative a I'utilisation de panneaux mobiles, so it accueillie
a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.11 Saint John Police Protective Association
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Police Protective Association, CUPE Local No. 61 filing a complaint about the Saint John
Board of Police Commissioners be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.11 Association protectrice de la police de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE la lettre reyue du SCFP, section locale 61 de
I'association protectrice de la police de Saint John, relative a une plainte deposee
relativement au Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John, soit accueillie a
titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 15.
Common Clerk/greffier communal