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2004-11-22_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-113 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - NOVEMBER 22,2004 - 5:15 P.M. present Michelle Hooton, Deputy Mayor Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Titus and White - and - P. Woods, Deputy City Manager/Common Clerk, J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations, R. Pollock, Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works, R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk, and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 a 17 h 15 Sont presents: Michelle Hooton, maire suppleant Les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Titus et White et P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales et a I'ingenierie; R. Pollock, urbanisme et developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer Deputy Mayor Hooton called the meeting to order with Rev. Crawford of the Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church offering the opening prayer. 1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire suppleant Hooton. Le reverend Crawford, pasteur de I'eglise presbyterienne de I'avenue Douglas, recite la priere d'ouverture. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on November 8, 2004 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 8 novembre 2004 so it adopte. 91-114 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 8.4 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 360 Westmorland Road. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point nO 8.4, projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 360, chemin Westmorland. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Proclamations The Mayor proclaimed the month of November 2004 as "Family Violence Prevention Month" in The City of Saint John. 1.4 Proclamations Le maire suppleant declare Ie mois de novembre 2004, << Mois de prevention contre la violence familiale >> dans The City of Saint John. 1.5 Members' Comments Councillor McGuire extended congratulations to Aids Saint John for winning the Ridgewood Edition Services Community Achievement Award for 2004 and Police Chief A. Bodechon for being selected as the Chairman of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Campaign. Councillor White announced that Ian Gardner won the U.S.B.A. Middle Weight boxing title as well as the N.A.B.F. boxing title in Las Vegas this past weekend. Councillor Farren recognized the organizers of the Santa Claus Parade which was held on Saturday evening, November 20th and thanked everyone for all their work on the parade. 1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres Le conseiller McGuire offre ses felicitations a I'organisme Aids Saint John [Cida Saint John] d'avoir merite Ie prix de distinction honorifique Ridgewood de 2004 pour services communautaires rendus, ainsi qu'au chef de police A. Bodechon, d'avoir ete elu president de la campagne de Noel de I'armee du Salut. Le conseiller White annonce que Ian Gardner a gagne Ie titre de champion U.S.B.A. des poids moyens de boxe ainsi que Ie titre de champion N.A.B.F. de boxe a Las Vegas la fin de semaine derniere. Le conseiller Farren felicite les organisateurs du defile du pere Noel qui a eu lieu en soiree Ie samedi 20 novembre et remercie toutes les personnes qui ont contribue au defile. 2.1 Communities in Bloom Awards Tena Gaunce, Chairperson, Communities in Bloom, advised Council that the judging for the 2004 Mayor's Annual Beautification Award has taken place and presented awards to the following, with the assistance of Deputy Mayor Hooton, with congratulations: 3rd Place - Simonds High School 2nd Place - Brian Carver 91-115 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 2nd Place - Cathy Comeau 1 st Place - One Change Project 2.1 Prix octroyes pour les communautes en fleur Tena Gaunce, presidente de I'organisme Communautes en fleurs, avise Ie conseil que les prix d'embellissement annuels de 2004 offerts par Ie maire ont ete decernes aux personnes suivantes par Ie maire suppleant Hooton avec ses felicitations: 3e place: I'ecole secondaire Simonds; 2e place: Brian Carver; 2e place: Cathy Comeau; 1 re place: One Change Project. 2.2 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners - Budget Before the presentation started, Deputy Mayor Hooton advised that if it is not completed this evening, it would resume at the Open Session of Committee of the Whole on Saturday morning, November 27th. Malcolm Harris, Acting Chairman of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners recognized Board members present in the Council Chambers and, referring to the submitted 2005 Budget document for the Saint John Police Force, advised that on November 5, 2004 the Board of Police Commissioners approved the 2005 Operating Budget of $16,969,816. Chief A. Bodechon provided an overview of the role of the Police Board, core businesses, past reductions and deployment pointing out that the Police Force has lost 31 members in the past decade and cut the budget by $1,420,000. since 2001 and noted that the Force is starting to see the impact of these reductions. Services provided and funding by Program were reviewed. Referring to the issues, challenges and opportunities of the Force, Chief Bodechon commented with regard to crime trends and workload vs. resources at which time he distributed a book to Council members entitled "Organized and Serious Crime in New Brunswick - 2004 Public Report" and explained that if the Police budget stabilizes no program or service cuts are recommended and if additional budget resources are available an increase of 12 officers over the next three years is recommended. Acting Inspector Bill Reid provided Council with a case profile regarding a breathalyzer case. Chief Bodechon commented briefly regarding additional budget resources at which time, due to time constraints it was agreed to end the presentation and resume budget discussions on Saturday. (Councillor Court entered the meeting during the above presentation.) 2.2 Budget du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John Avant Ie debut de la presentation, Ie maire suppleant Hooton indique que si cette presentation n'est pas terminee ce soir, elle sera reprise lors de la seance publique du comite plenier Ie samedi matin 27 novembre. Malcolm Harris, president par interim du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John, reconnalt les membres qui se sont presentes dans la salle du conseil et se reportant au budget de 2005 du corps de police presente, affirme que Ie 5 novembre 2004, Ie Bureau des commissaires de la police a approuve Ie budget d'immobilisations de 2005 au montant de 16969816 $. Le chef A. Bodechon presente un aperyu du role que doit assumer Ie Bureau des commissaires de la police, des fonctions principales, des reductions et du deploiement effectues pendant les dernieres annees et souligne que Ie corps de police a perdu 31 membres au cours de la derniere decennie et a reduit Ie budget d'un montant de 1 420 000 $ depuis 2001 et, affirme qu'actuellement Ie corps de police commence a ressentir les effets de ces reductions. Les services rendus et les programmes de financement sont examines. Se reportant aux problemes, aux defis et aux perspectives qu'envisage Ie corps de police, Ie chef Bodechon discute des tendances de la criminalite et de la charge de travail par rapport aux ressources, et il distribue aux membres du conseille rapport public de 2004 sur << Le crime organise et les crimes graves au Nouveau-Brunswick >> et indique que si Ie budget du corps de police est stabilise, aucune reduction de programmes ou de services n'est recommandee et, si des ressources budgetaires supplementaires sont disponibles, il recommande d'ajouter 12 agents de police supplementaires au cours des trois prochaines annees. Bill Reid, inspecteur par interim du service de police, presente Ie portrait d'un cas relatif a I'ivressometre. Le chef Bodechon discute brievement de ressources budgetaires supplementaires et, vu les contraintes de temps, il est decide de 91-116 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 terminer la presentation afin de reprendre les discussions budgetaires Ie samedi. (Le conseiller Court se joint a la reunion au cours de ladite presentation.) 4.1 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Section 39 Amendment The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed amendment to Section 39 Conditions at 129-131 St. James Street imposed on March 10, 1980, also identified as PID Number 2659 as noted in the submitted plan, to permit a restaurant licensed as a Dining Room under the Liquor Control Act, as requested by George Saunders. (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee (c) Petition in Favour of Amendment (d) Letters in Opposition to the Proposed Amendment Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's November 16, 2004 meeting recommending that Council deny the proposed amendment; (c) a petition in favour of the proposed amendment; and (d) letters in opposition. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed amendment with George Saunders, the applicant, addressing Council advising that he has operated the store at this location for the past four years and would like to improve business with the addition of a licensed Dining Room noting that parking space could be created for three cars at the back of the property. During discussion Mr. Saunders, in responding to a question from Council, advised that it was his intention to install a video lottery machine. Discussion continued with Mr. Nugent pointing out that Council's decision should not be made on the basis of the video lottery machine but rather the affects of the proposed amendment. Joanne Stanton, an employee of Mr. Saunder's, spoke in support of the proposed amendment referring to the submitted petition in favour and noted that parking should not be a problem at the location. Discussion continued with Mr. Pollock responding to questions. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the proposed Section 39 Amendment at 129-131 St. James Street, PID Number 2659, to permit a restaurant licensed as a Dining Room under the Liquor Control Act, as requested by George Saunders, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that items 4.1 (a), (b), (c) and (d) be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.1a) Audience publique relative a la modification proposee en vertu de I'article 39 Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee en vertu des conditions imposees, Ie 10 mars 1980, par I'article 39, visant Ie bien-fonds situe au 129-131, rue St. James, portant Ie NID 2659, tel qu'indique au plan presente, afin de permettre qu'un restaurant soit titulaire d'une licence de salle a manger en vertu de la Loi sur fa regfementation des afcoofs, a la demande de George Saunders. 91-117 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme c) Petition en faveur de la modification d) Lettres d'opposition relatives a la modification Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification, etudies lors de la reunion du comite tenue Ie 16 novembre 2004, qui recommande que Ie conseil rejette la modification proposee; c) petition en faveur de la modification proposee; d) lettres d'opposition. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition relativement aux modifications proposees, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui relativement a la modification proposee et George Saunders, Ie demandeur, s'adresse au conseil et affirme qu'il exploite un magasin a cet endroit depuis les quatre dernieres annees et desire ameliorer son commerce en ajoutant une salle a manger, lui permettant ainsi de servir des boissons alcoolisees et, souligne que trois espaces de stationnement seraient amenages a I'arriere de la propriete. Au cours de la discussion, M. Saunders, en reponse a une question soulevee par Ie conseil, indique qu'il a I'intention d'installer un appareil de loterie video. La discussion se poursuit et Me Nugent signale que Ie conseil ne do it pas formuler sa decision en fonction dudit appareil de loterie video, mais plutot sur les effets que produirait la modification proposee. Joanne Stanton, une employee de M. Saunders, se reportant a la petition presentee en faveur de telle modification, appuie la modification proposee et, affirme que Ie stationnement ne devrait poser aucun probleme audit emplacement. Une discussion s'ensuit et M. Pollock repond aux questions sou levees. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que la modification proposee aux conditions imposees par I'article 39, relativement au bien-fonds situe au 129-131, rue St. James, portant Ie NID 2659, visant a permettre qu'un restaurant so it titulaire d'une licence de salle a manger en vertu de la Loi sur fa regfementation des afcoofs, a la demande de George Saunders, soit approuvee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que les points 4.1 a), b), c) et d) soient acceptes a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Mobile Signs The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning amending subsections 840(3)(b), 840(3)(c)(i), (840(3)(d)(i), 840(3)(e), 840(3)(f), 840(3)(g), 840(3)(h), 840(3)(i), 840(3)0) and 840(3)(k) by deleting the words "a mobile sign, subject to the requirements of subsection (6)"; repealing subsection 840(6) and replacing it with "(6) No mobile sign may be placed, erected or displayed on any lot."; and adding subsection 840(13) "(13) In addition to the maximum sign areas permitted in subsection 840(3), a freestanding sign in any zone, other than an "R" zone, may include an additional double-sided changeable copy area with a maximum total message area of 6 square metres". (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee (c) Letter in Support (d) Letters of Objection Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 21, 2004 meeting at which the Committee, after extensive discussion and consideration, decided to recommend approval of the following staff recommendations: (1) Mobile signs used to advertise off site businesses continue to be illegal and that steps be taken to confiscate such signs if 91-118 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 found; (2) Mobile signs located within the public street right of way continue to be prohibited and steps be taken to confiscate signs found in the public street right of way; and (3) That the Zoning By-law be amended to permit permanent freestanding signs which are presently permitted to also have an increased area for changeable copy signage and that mobile signs be specifically prohibited; (c) letter in support of the proposed amendment; and (d) letters of objection. (Councillor Chang declared a conflict of interest with the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Mobile Signs and withdrew from the meeting.) The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendments with Randy Simpson, General Counsel for Magnetsigns Advertising addressing Council on behalf of Magnetsigns Saint John and Magnetsigns Fundy. Mr. Simpson spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment, and through a slide presentation commented regarding the purpose of mobile signs, the economic impact of mobile signs, permanent changeable signage, other advertising options and recent court decisions. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Simpson responding to questions and offering to work with Council in resolving the issue in a manner that would be beneficial to all those involved. Tony Burke, owner of Meteor Signs, addressed Council, through a slide presentation, in opposition to the proposed amendment providing possible solutions for Council's consideration and responded to questions regarding the matter. Angela Nelson, an employee of Meteor Signs, spoke against the proposed amendment pointing out the impact it would have on employees if the business closed as well as the domino effect that would be created on other local businesses in Saint John and asked that Council work with the owners of the local businesses in resolving the matter. Sean Thorne, owner of Magnetsigns, commented in opposition to the re-zoning amendment; advised that he is also a mortgage broker and relies on a mobile sign to bring him business in this regard; and explained that he is willing to work with Council to resolve the problem with the industry. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed amendments with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" with regard to mobile signs be denied, and the matter be referred to the City Manager for a meeting with locally owned mobile signs companies to resolve the issue of regulating this industry in Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting.) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that items 4.2 (a), (b), (c) and (d) be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Farren and Councillor Chang re-entered the meeting.) Deputy Mayor Hooton called for a ten minutes recess at 9:10 p.m. with Council resuming at 9:20 p.m. 4.2a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif aux panneaux mobiles Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au rezonage propose afin de modifier les paragraphes 840(3)b), 840(3)c)i), 840(3)d)i), 840(3)e), 840(3)f), 840(3)g), 840(3)h), 840(3)i), 840(3)j) et 840(3)k), en supprimant les mots << un panneau mobile, sous reserve des exigences prevues au paragraphe (6) >>; en abrogeant Ie paragraphe 840(6) et en Ie remplayant par << (6) aucun panneau mobile ne peut etre installe, erige ou exhibe sur aucun lot >>; et en ajoutant Ie paragraphe 840(13) << (13) En plus de la superficie maximale permise en vertu du paragraphe 840(3), une enseigne autostable, placee dans toute zone a I'exception d'une 91-119 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 zone << R >>, peut inclure un afficheur de texte variable a double face d'une superficie supplementaire maximale de six metres carres >>. b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme c) Lettre en faveur d) Lettres d'opposition Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire d'un rapport du personnel de planification, etudies lors de la reunion du 21 septembre 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu, a la suite de discussions et d'une etude exhaustives, de recommander I'approbation des recommandations du personnel suivantes : 1) que les panneaux mobiles aux fins de publicite relative a un commerce hors lieu soient toujours consideres comme illegaux et que des demarches soient entreprises afin de confisquer tous les panneaux reperes; 2) que les panneaux mobiles situes a I'interieur d'un droit de passage sur rue publique soient toujours interdits et que des demarches soient entreprises afin de confisquer les panneaux reperes dans lesdits endroits; 3) que I'arrete sur Ie zonage so it modifie afin de permettre I'installation en permanence d'enseignes autostables sur lesquelles il est permis a I'heure actuelle d'augmenter la superficie afin d'apporter des modifications a I'afficheur de texte et, que les panneaux mobiles soient explicitement interdits; c) lettres en faveur de ladite modification; d) lettres d'opposition. (Le conseiller Chang admet qu'il est en conflit d'interets relativement a la modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement aux panneaux mobiles et quitte la reunion.) Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition relativement aux modifications proposees et Randy Simpson, conseil juridique de I'entreprise Magnetsigns Advertising, s'adresse au conseil au nom de Magnetsigns Saint John et Magnetsigns Fundy. Me Simpson se prononce contre la modification proposee et a I'aide d'une presentation electronique de diapositives, discute de I'objectif des panneaux mobiles, des incidences des panneaux mobiles sur I'economie, des installations en permanence d'enseignes autostables sur lesquelles il est possible d'apporter des modifications a I'afficheur de texte, d'autres options de publicite et des jugements recents prononces par les tribunaux. Une breve discussion s'ensuit et Me Simpson repond aux questions et indique qu'il est pret a collaborer avec Ie conseil afin de resoudre Ie probleme de fayon a beneficier toutes les personnes touchees. Tony Burke, proprietaire de I'entreprise Meteor Signs, se presente devant Ie conseil, a I'aide d'une presentation electronique de diapositives, exprime son opposition relativement a la modification proposee et offre des solutions possibles aux fins d'etude par Ie conseil et repond aux questions sou levees relativement a la matiere. Angela Nelson, une employee de Meteor Signs, se prononce contre la modification proposee et souligne les incidences sur les employes si I'entreprise devait fermer ainsi que I'effet domino qui toucherait les autres entreprises a Saint John et, demande que Ie conseil collabore avec les proprietaires des entreprises locales afin de resoudre Ie probleme. Sean Thorne, proprietaire de Magnetsigns, se prononce contre la modification de rezonage; il indique qu'il est egalement courtier en hypotheque et qu'il se fie sur un panneau mobile pour lui apporter des affaires en la matiere; et explique qu'il est pret a collaborer avec Ie conseil afin de resoudre Ie probleme avec I'industrie. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui relativement a la modification proposee, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la modification proposee a I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement aux panneaux mobiles, so it rejetee et que la question so it transmise au directeur general afin qu'il fixe une reunion a laquelle seraient invites les entreprises locales de panneaux mobiles afin de resoudre la question de la reglementation de cette industrie a Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-120 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 (Le conseiller Farren quitte la reunion.) Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que les points 4.2a), b), c) et d) soient acceptes a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Farren et Chang se joignent de nouveau a la reunion.) Le maire suppleant Hooton demande une interruption de dix minutes a 21 h 10 et la reunion se poursuit a 21 h 20. 2.3 Recreational Facilities Committee Referring to a previously submitted letter, John Wallace, Chair, Saint John Recreational Facilities Committee addressed Council with regard to the installation of two outdoor natural ice skating surfaces in the Market Slip area and reviewed the details of the proposed projects as outlined in the submitted letter. Mr. Wallace explained the basic idea behind these ice skating surfaces would be to create a focal point for new recreational activity in the midst of our uptown area which could encourage further commercial and entertainment activities in the uptown area. Jack Kier, Chair of the Rinks Working Group commented briefly regarding the proposed rinks and asked for Council's approval to proceed with the installation of two natural ice surfaces this winter at Market Slip (volleyball court and Loyalist Plaza) noting that the rink on the volleyball court would not begin installation, weather permitting, until dredging of the waterlot at Market Slip is completed on December 15, 2004. During discussion Mr. Edwards advised that the City's Carpenter Shop could build a small shelter type building with a bench at the location. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council approve the installation of two natural ice surfaces, this winter, at Market Slip (volleyball court and Loyalist Plaza) by the Saint John Recreational Facilities Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.3 Comite sur les installations de loisirs Se reportant a une lettre presentee anterieurement, John Wallace, president du Comite sur les installations de loisirs, se presente devant Ie conseil relativement a I'amenagement de deux patinoires exterieures en glace naturelle, dans la region de Market Slip et, presente un aperyu des details relatifs aux projets proposes, tels que soulignes dans la lettre presentee. M. Wallace explique que Ie concept fondamental de ces patinoires vise a creer un noyau pour les activites de loisirs en plein centre-ville afin d'encourager davantage la tenue d'activites commerciales et de spectacles au centre- ville. M. Jack Kier, president du groupe de travail relatif aux patinoires, discute brievement des patinoires proposees et demande I'approbation du conseil afin de proceder a I'installation de deux surfaces de glace naturelle cet hiver dans Ie region de Market Slip (terrain de volley-ball et Loyalist Plaza) et indique que la patinoire sur Ie terrain de volley-ball ne pourrait etre installee, si Ie temps Ie permet, qu'avant que les travaux de dragage du plan d'eau de Market Slip soient completes Ie 15 decembre 2004. Au cours de la discussion, M. Edwards indique que I'atelier de charpenterie municipal pourrait eriger sur place une petite construction comportant un banc a I'interieur pour servir d'abri. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie conseil communal approuve I'installation de deux surfaces de glace naturelle cet hiver dans la region de Market Slip (terrain de volley-ball et Loyalist Plaza) par Ie Comite sur les installations de loisirs de Saint John. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-121 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 2.4 Saint John Waterfront Development Ross Jefferson, General Manager of the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership introduced Bill Butler and Bill MacMackin who will be assisting with the presentation this evening. Mr. Jefferson, through a slide presentation, provided Council with a recap of the Partnership and advised that the four partners, Enterprise Saint John, Saint John Port Authority, Uptown Saint John and the Saint John Board of Trade have all agreed to continue funding for 2005. Referring to the design components of Harbour Passage Reversing Falls and Harbour Passage West Projects, Bill Butler addressed Council noting the natural phenomenon of the Reversing Falls and expressed the view that there may be a more appropriate location for the Loyalist Man sign rather than at the Reversing Falls location. Bill MacMackin concluded the presentation with a review of the strategic outlook and proposed funding strategy. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the presentation document from the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership regarding the Harbour Passage Reversing Falls and Harbour Passage West Projects, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.4 Amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John Ross Jefferson, directeur general du Partenariat sur I'amenagement du secteur riverain de Saint John, presente Bill Butler et Bill MacMackin qui preteront leur assistance a la presentation de ce soir. M. Jefferson, a I'aide d'une presentation electronique de diapositives, presente au conseil un aperyu du partenariat et indique que les quatre partenaires, Enterprise Saint John, l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, Uptown Saint John et la Chambre de commerce de Saint John, ont tous consenti a continuer de financer Ie projet en 2005. Se reportant aux composantes de la conception du Passage du port, des Chutes reversibles et des projets relatifs au Passage du port Ouest, Bill Butler s'adresse au conseil et souligne que les Chutes reversibles sont un phenomene naturel et indique, qu'a son sens, un endroit plus convenable devrait etre trouve pour eriger I'enseigne << Loyalist Man >> [homme loyaliste] plutot que sur Ie site des Chutes reversibles. Bill MacMackin termine la presentation en donnant un aperyu de la perspective strategique et de la strategie de financement proposee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie document de presentation relatif au partenariat d'amenagement du secteur riverain visant Ie Passage du port, les Chutes reversibles et les projets relatifs au Passage du port Ouest, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 United Empire Loyalists Association On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from James McKenzie, President, The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, requesting that The City of Saint John maintain our City's Loyalist Heritage in the design of Phase III of Harbour Passage by keeping the Loyalist Man sign in front of the Reversing Falls Tourist Bureau, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Association United Empire Loyalist Association Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de James McKenzie, president de l'Association United Empire Loyalists Association du Canada, voulant que The City of Saint John protege Ie patrimoine de nature loyaliste de la ville relativement a la conception de la phase III du Passage du port, en conservant I'enseigne << Loyalist Man >> [homme loyaliste] devant Ie centre de renseignements touristiques des Chutes reversibles, soit accepte a titre informatif. 91-122 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3.1 Public Presentation - 945 Rothesay Road Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor as requested by Kevin Lomax. 3.1 Presentation publique relative au 945, chemin Rothesay Une presentation publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification du plan municipal afin de faire passer la designation, a I'annexe 2-A, d'une parcelle de terrain, d'une superficie d'environ 9 800 metres carres (2,4 acres) situee au 945, chemin Rothesay, faisant partie du bien-fonds portant Ie NID 432203, de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone de corridor de service, a la demande de Kevin Lomax. 5.1 Proposed Public Hearing - Zoning By-law Amendment - 115 Union Street, 1461 Loch Lomond Road and 324 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, public hearings for the re-zoning applications at 115 Union Street, 1461 Loch Lomond Road and 324 Rothesay Avenue be set for December 20,2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Concerns were expressed by Councillor Titus regarding the number of public hearings scheduled for December 20th and the possibility that Council may still be discussing the 2005 budget at that time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court, Titus and White voting nay. 5.1 Audience publique proposee relative a la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant les biens-fonds situes aux adresses suivantes : 115, rue Union, 1461, chemin Loch Lomond et 324, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, une audience publique so it tenue Ie 20 decembre 2004 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil, relativement ala demande de rezonage visant Ie 115, rue Union, Ie 1461, chemin Loch Lomond et Ie 324, avenue Rothesay. Le conseiller Titus exprime ses preoccupations relatives au nombre d'audiences publiques prevues Ie 20 decembre et souleve la possibilite que Ie conseil discute toujours du budget de 2005 a ce moment-Ia. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court, Titus et White votent contre. 5.2 Easement - First Westmorland Shopping Centres - Majors Brooks Drive On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of October 12, 2004 pertaining to the assent and release of easements over lands owned by First Westmorland Shopping Centres Limited by deleting item 2 and inserting in its place, the following: "2. Upon the filing of the said Amending Subdivision Plan in the Saint John County Registry/Land Titles Office title to the aforesaid Municipal Services Easement as shown thereon vests in The City of Saint John; immediately thereafter the City shall release all its easement and rights in the 1,214 m2 of land shown on the plan titled "Plan of Survey Showing Portion of Municipal Services Easement to be released crossing First Westmorland Shopping Centres Limited, Majors Brook Drive," as prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc, August 4, 2004." It is further recommended that all other aspects of the resolution remain the same. 91-123 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.2 Servitude relative au centre commercial First Westmorland sur la promenade Majors Brooks Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal modifie la resolution adoptee Ie 12 octobre 2004 visant I'assentiment et I'annulation des servitudes situees sur les biens-fonds appartenant a First Westmorland Shopping Centre Limited, en supprimant Ie point nO 2 et en Ie remplayant par ce qui suit: <<2. Au moment du depot du plan modificateur de lotissement susmentionne au bureau de I'enregistrement et au bureau du conservateur des titres dans Ie comte de Saint John, Ie titre de la servitude de service public susmentionnee, telle que designee sur ledit plan, est devolu a The City of Saint John; aussitot apres, la ville doit annuler toutes les servitudes et renoncer aux droits qu'elle detient sur Ie bien-fonds d'une superficie de 1 214 metres carres, designe sur Ie plan intitule << Plan d'arpentage designant une partie de la servitude de service public devant etre annulee, et traversant First Westmorland Shopping Centres Limited, Majors Brook Drive >>, tel que prepare par Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc., Ie 4 aout 2004. >> De plus, il est recommande que toutes les autres dispositions de ladite resolution demeurent inchangees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 2004 Debenture On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council adopt the following with regard to the 2004 Debenture Issue: Whereas occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following public civic works and needed civic improvements, that is to say: GENERAL FUND General Government Protective Services Transportation Services Environmental Health Environmental Development Recreation and Culture $ 500,000 1,350,000 4,400,000 430,000 4,340,000 790,000 $ 11,810,000 WATER & SEWERAGE UTILITY Water System Sewer System $ 7,730,000 1,630,000 9,360,000 SAINT JOHN TRANSIT 850,000 $22,020,000 1. Therefore resolved that debentures 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. 2. And further that, subject to paragraph 4 of this resolution, the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to issue and to sell to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") a City of Saint John bond or debenture 91-124 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 in the principal amount of $22,020,000. at such terms and conditions as are recommended by the Corporation. 3. And further that The City of Saint John agrees to issue post-dated cheques to the Corporation in payment of principal and interest charges on the above bond or debenture as and when they are required by the Corporation. 4. And further that the Commissioner of Finance be hereby authorized to receive an offer in connection with the foregoing debentures at a price not less than $98 per $100. of debenture, at interest rates not to exceed an average of 7.00% and at a term not to exceed 15 years for the issue related to the General Fund and Transit and not to exceed 20 years for the Water & Sewerage Utility. 5. And further that the Commissioner of Finance report to Common Council the exact values for price per $100. of debenture, interest rate and term in years, together with the date of the issue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.3 Obligations pour 2004 Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal adopte les resolutions suivantes relativement a I'emission d'obligations en 2004. Considerant la necessite, dans I'interet public, de proceder a I'execution de travaux publics et d'apporter certaines ameliorations municipales, relativement aux elements enumeres ci-dessous : FONDS D'ADMINISTRA TION 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 810000 $ 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 850 000 22 020 000 $ 1. II est resolu que soient emises des obligations en vertu des dispositions des Lois de fa Chambre d'assembfee, 52, Victoria, chapitre 27, article 29, et des modifications afferentes, pour la somme de 22 020 000 $. 2. De plus, qu'en vertu du paragraphe 4 de la presente resolution, Ie commissaire aux finances soit autorise a vendre a la Corporation de financement des municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick (Ia << Corporation >>) une obligation ou une debenture, de The City of Saint John au montant de 22 020 000 $ en principal, aux modalites et conditions recommandees par la Corporation. 3. De plus, que The City of Saint John consente a emettre des cheques post-dates a la Corporation pour Ie paiement du principal et des interets relatifs a I'obligation ou a la debenture susmentionnees au moment requis et dans la forme exigee par la Corporation. 4. Et de plus, que Ie commissaire aux finances soit autorise, par les presentes, a accueillir une offre, relativement aux debentures susmentionnees, a un tarif egal 91-125 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 a au moins 98 $ pour 100 $ d'obligations, a un taux d'interet maximal de 7 % en moyenne et pour une duree maximale de 15 ans pour I'emission relative au fonds d'administration et au service de transport et une duree maximale de 20 ans pour Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. 5. Et, de plus, que Ie commissaire aux finances presente un rapport au conseil communal, indiquant la valeur exacte du tarif pour 100 $ en debentures, Ie taux d'interet, et la duree en annees, ainsi que la date d'emission. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 Advertising Agreement - H. Alan Church On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, provided that Mr. Church's arrears, effective September 7, 2004 are paid in full on or before November 24, 2004, The City of Saint John shall enter into a short term agreement upon the terms and conditions contained in the submitted "Advertising Agreement" with Mr. H. Alan Church, permitting him to sell advertising in the Pedway System; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting nay. (Councillor McGuire withdrew from the meeting.) 5.4 Convention de publicite relative a H. Allan Church Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John conclue une convention de courte duree avec M. Church, conformement aux modalites et conditions prevues a la << Convention de publicite >> presentee, lui permettant de vendre de la publicite dans la passerelle, pourvu qu'il acquitte la totalite des arrerages constates en date du 7 septembre 2004, au plus tard Ie 24 novembre 2004; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la convention au nom de la ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le conseiller Titus a vote contre la proposition. (Le conseiller McGuire quitte la reunion.) 5.5. Festival de la Baie Francaise On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve payment of $5,000. to Festival de Ie Baie Francaise. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.5. Le Festival de la baie Franc;aise Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve Ie don de 5 000 $ octroye au Festival de la baie Franyaise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.6 Hickey Road Drainage Basin Study On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Touchie Engineering for design and project management 91-126 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 services for the Hickey Road Drainage Basin Study be accepted, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.6 Bassin-versant situe sur Ie chemin Hickey Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la proposition reyue de Touchie Engineering soit acceptee relativement aux services de conception et de gestion du projet relativement au bassin versant situe sur Ie chemin Hickey, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.7 Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay Service Extension and Road Reconstruction - Update On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report regarding the service extension and road reconstruction project in the Sandy Point Road/Kennebecasis Bay area, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.7 Mise a jour du projet de prolongement de la voie de desserte et de la refection de routes dans Ie secteur du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie rapport relatif au projet de prolongement de la voie de desserte et de la refection de routes dans la region du chemin Sandy Point et de la baie Kennebecasis, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.8 2004 General Fund Capital Program Adjustments - Transportation On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the revisions to the 2004 General Fund Capital Program as outlined in the submitted report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.8 Modifications au programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration pour 2004 relativement au transport Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve les ajustements au programme d'immobilisations du fonds d'administration, tel que Ie souligne Ie rapport presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.9 Contract 2004-11- Sandy Point Road - Street Construction On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2004-11: Sandy Point Road - Street Reconstruction, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $647,434. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 91-127 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor McGuire re-entered the meeting.) 5.9 Contrat nO 2004-11 relatif aux travaux de refection sur Ie chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2004-11, relatif aux travaux de refection sur Ie chemin Sandy Point, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 647 434 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller McGuire se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 5.10 Rockwood Park Golf Clubhouse - Water and Sewer Services On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal as submitted by QM Construction, for the installation of water and sewer services including all plumbing, piping, forcemain, pumps, tanks, electrical, drilling, connections, site excavation and reinstatement be approved in the amount of $87,225. based on estimated quantities, and that this report be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.10 Services d'eau et d'egouts relatifs au chalet du terrain de golf du Pare Rockwood Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la proposition, telle que presentee par I'entreprise QM Construction, relativement a I'installation des services d'eau et d'egouts, y compris la plomberie, la tuyauterie, Ie refoulement, les pompes, les reservoirs, les travaux d'electricite, Ie sondage, Ie branchement, I'excavation et Ie retablissement soit approuvee au montant de 87 225 $, etabli a partir des quantites estimatives, et que Ie present rapport soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.11 Contract 2004-13 - Churchill Heights - Water Storage Reservoir On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2004-13: Churchill Heights - Water Storage Reservoir not be awarded and the tenderer be advised. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.11 Contrat nO 2004-13 relatif au reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2004-13, relatif au reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights, ne so it pas accorde et que Ie soumissionnaire en so it avise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-128 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 5.12 Compensatory Storage - Plaza Atlantic Limited - McAllister Drive On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Plaza Atlantic Limited be advised that Common Council will sell compensatory storage, calculated at the rate of $10.75 per cubic metre, for each cubic metre of flood storage displaced by the development, up to 2,100 cubic metres, at its development on McAllister Drive, and this report be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.12 Entreposage compensatoire relative au Plaza Atlantic Limited situe sur la promenade McAllister Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, I'entreprise Plaza Atlantic Limited soit avisee que Ie conseil communal vendra des espaces d'entreposage compensatoire, au prix de 10,75 $ Ie metre cube, pour chaque metre cube d'entreposage deplace en raison d'inondation a la suite des travaux d'amenagement, jusqu'a concurrence de 2 100 metres cubes, sur les lieux de I'amenagement de la promenade McAllister, et que Ie present rapport soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.13 Traffic Patterns - South Peninsula On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding traffic patterns in the South Peninsula, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.13 Parcours de circulation dans la peninsule sud Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif aux parcours de circulation dans la peninsule sud, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.14 5 McLeod Road - Amending Resolution On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of November 24, 2003 pertaining to the acquisition of land from Krista Shelly Bennett of 5 McLeod Road by deleting, "landscape consideration" and inserting in its place, the following: "pay $3,340. plus HST, being the estimated cost to reinstate the landscaping to and on the 5 McLeod Road property; and that the landowner release The City of Saint John from any and all landscaping obligations (to her property) arising out of the McLeod Road Project." It is further recommended that all other aspects of the resolution remain the same. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-129 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 5.14 Resolution modificatrice relative au 5, chemin McLeod Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal modifie la resolution adoptee Ie 24 novembre 2003, relative a I'acquisition de bien-fonds appartenant a Krista Shelly Bennett, situe au 5, chemin McLeod, en supprimant les mots << consideration de I'amenagement paysager >> et en Ie remplayant par les mots suivants : << de verser la somme de 3 340 $, TVH en sus, soit Ie cout approximatif des travaux necessaires afin de retablir I'amenagement paysager sur la propriete situee au 5, chemin McLeod et Ie terrain conduisant a cette derniere; et que Ie proprietaire donne quittance a The City of Saint John de toute responsabilite relativement a I'amenagement paysager (sur sa propriete) survenant en raison du projet relatif au chemin McLeod. De plus, il est recommande que toutes les autres dispositions de ladite resolution demeurent inchangees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.15 Acquisition of Land - Spar Cove On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John purchase from F. Andrew Simpson Contracting Ltd. (or related company) all its interest in those lands lying east of Bridge Street as generally shown on the submitted plan, for $2,000. plus HST (if applicable) on or before December 31,2004. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.15 Acquisition du bien-fonds situes a Spar Cove Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John acquiere I'ensemble des droits qu'elle detient dans Ie bien-fonds appartenant a F. Andrew Simpson Contracting Ltd., (ou societe affiliee), situe a I'est de la rue Bridge, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente, pour la somme de 2000 $, TVH en sus, (Ie cas echeant) au plus tard Ie 31 decembre 2004. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.16 Easement Acquisition - 368 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John acquire a 25 tm2 easement for municipal services in PID Number 302984, from Brett Realty Ltd., for $625. (+ HST if applicable) and as part of the transaction the City will: 1. prepare and pay for any survey plan required to finalize this transaction; and 2. pay up to $500. inclusive of HST the legal fees incurred by Brett Realty Ltd. to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.16 Acquisition d'une servitude situee au 368, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux 91-130 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 situee sur un terrain d'une superficie d'environ 25 m2 portant Ie NID 302984 appartenant a Brett Realty Ltd., pour la somme de 625 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant) et que la ville se conforme aux conditions suivantes en vertu de ladite transaction: 1. la preparation de tout plan d'arpentage requis afin de conclure ladite transaction; 2. I'acquittement des honoraires juridiques engages par Brett Realty Ltd., jusqu'a concurrence de 500 $, TVH incluse, afin de conclure cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.17 Street Name Change and Street Naming On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and approve the following changes: 1. add the name rue Graham Street; 2. delete the name rue est Victoria Street East; and 3. add the name allee Nestlewood Lane. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.17 Changement de nom de route et attribution de nom Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal modifie la liste des noms de rue officiels et approuve les changements suivants : 1. ajoute Ie nom de la rue Graham; 2. supprime Ie nom de la rue est Victoria Street East; 3. ajoute Ie nom allee Nestlewood Lane. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.1 Sales Mission to Major Cruise Lines On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor Hooton regarding a recent meeting with representatives from The Saint John Port Authority, City of Saint John, Tourism Saint John, Enterprise Saint John, Province of New Brunswick's Tourism and Parks Department and Aquila Tours, with seven cruise lines; noting that the meeting demonstrated to Royal Caribbean that Saint John and New Brunswick support the cruise industry and want to regain their support for the future, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.1 Mission de commercialisation a I'intention des croisieristes importants Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre reyue du maire suppleant Hooton relative a une reunion tenue recemment avec les representants de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John, Tourisme Saint John, Enterprise Saint John, Ie ministere du Tourisme et des Parcs et I'entreprise Aquila Tours, ainsi que sept croisieristes, indiquant que la reunion a prouve a Royal Caribbean que Saint John et Ie Nouveau-Brunswick appuient I'industrie des croisieres et desirent regagner leur appui pour I'avenir, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.1 Disclosure of Interest Consideration was given to a letter from the City Solicitor referring to the November 1, 2004 meeting of Committee of the Whole where Council was advised that the City 91-131 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Manager, Common Clerk, Commissioner of Finance and City Solicitor had each filed with the Clerk a Disclosure of Interest form respecting The City of Saint John Pension Plan. Mr. Nugent further explained they are each a member of the Board of Trustees of the Pension Plan and continue in their respective capacities and that the disclosures have no effect upon their participation in the proceedings of the Board of Trustees; and proposed a resolution, if Council wishes, to permit these individuals to provide Council with advice regarding the Pension Plan. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Common Council acknowledges the Disclosure of Interest filed by each of the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance, the Deputy City Manager/Common Clerk and the City Solicitor relating to The City of Saint John Pension Plan and further, requests such as advice as each might provide with respect to that plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.1 Divulgation des interets Examen d'une lettre reyue de I'avocat municipal dans laquelle il mentionne la reunion du comite plenier tenue Ie 1 er novembre 2004 a laquelle il avait avise Ie conseil que Ie directeur general, Ie greffier communal, Ie commissaire aux finances et I'avocat municipal avaient depose individuellement aupres du greffe un formulaire de divulgation des interets relatifs au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John. Me Nugent affirme qu'ils sont tous membres du conseil d'administration du regime de retraite et continuent d'assumer leurs fonctions et que la divulgation n'a aucune incidence sur leur participation aux seances du conseil d'administration et, propose une resolution qui permettrait, si Ie conseil desirait I'appuyer, aces personnes de fournir au conseil des renseignements relatifs au regime de retraite. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal reconnaisse la divulgation des interets deposee individuellement par Ie directeur general, Ie commissaire aux finances, Ie directeur general adjoint/greffier communal et I'avocat municipal, relativement au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John et, de plus, que lui soient transmis les renseignements fournis relatifs audit regime. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8.1 Schedule of Council Meetings On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Common Clerk, Common Council approve the submitted meeting schedule for the period January 1 - December 31, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.1 Calendrier des reunions du conseil communal Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie greffier, Ie conseil communal approuve Ie calendrier presente relatif a la tenue de seances prevues entre Ie 1er janvier et Ie 31 decembre 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8.2 Third Reading - Parking Zones and Pay & Display Meters On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law to Amend A By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" with regard to allowing parking meters on some blocks and pay and display parking machines on other blocks as described in the submitted by-law amendment be read a third time. 91-132 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend A By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A By-law to Amend A By-law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" with regard to allowing parking meters on some blocks and pay and display parking machines on other blocks as described in the submitted by-law be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend A By- law with Respect to Parking Zones and the Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines". 8.2 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et les systemes de paiement a console d'affichage Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux zones de stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >> permettant I'installation de parcometres sur certains 1I0ts et de consoles d'affichage sur d'autres, tel qu'il est indique aux modifications de I'arrete presentees, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >> soit lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif aux zones de stationnement et a I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >> permettant I'installation de parcometres sur certains 1I0ts et de consoles d'affichage sur d'autres, tel qu'il est indique aux modifications de I'arrete presentees, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>. 8.3 Third Reading - Traffic By-law On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to Schedule "H-1" - Alternate Side Parking - King Street East, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to 91-133 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Schedule "H-1" - Alternate Side Parking - King Street East, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By- law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto". 8.3 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la circulation Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement a I'annexe << H-1 >>, visant I'alternance du stationnement sur la rue King Est, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement a I'annexe << H- 1 >> visant I'alternance du stationnement sur la rue King Est, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte conformement a la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes >>. 8.4 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment - 360 Westmorland Road On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment at 360 Westmorland Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation with a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.4 Projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au terrain situe au 360, chemin Westmorland Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson QUE Ie projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au 360, rue Westmorland 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 mardi 4 janvier 2005, a cet egard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.1 Nominating Committee Report Consideration was given to a Nominating Committee report advising that it met on November 15, 2004 and recommending appointments to the Saint John Transit Commission, P.R.O. Kids Committee and Environment Committee. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Julie Esselmont and Doug Finlay be re-appointed to the Saint john Transit Commission for three year terms expiring 91-134 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 November 2007; Jennifer MacEachern, Christa Skinner, Patrick Beamish, Terry Trecartin, Jason Stephen and Chris Hoyt be appointed to the P.R.O. Kids Committee for two year terms expiring in November, 2006; Kevin Melanson, Leroy Hoffman, Steve Crighton and Christine Saumure be appointed to the Environment Committee for three year terms expiring in November, 2007; and that Councillor Titus be appointed to the Saint John Parking Commission for a three year term expiring November 23,2007. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Rapport du Comite des candidatures Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite des candidatures indiquant qu'il s'est reuni Ie 15 novembre 2004 et qu'il recommande les nominations a la Commission de transport de Saint John, au Comite sur P.R.O. Kids et au Comite sur I'environnement. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Julie Esselmont et Doug Finlay soient nommes de nouveau a la Commission de transport de Saint John pour un mandat de trois ans se terminant en novembre 2007; que Jennifer MacEachern, Christa Skinner, Patrick Beamish, Terry Trecartin, Jason Stephen et Chris Hoyt soient nommes au Comite sur P.R.O. Kids pour un mandat de deux ans se terminant en novembre 2006; que Kevin Melanson, Leroy Hoffman, Steve Crighton et Christine Saumure soient nommes au Comite sur I'environnement pour un mandat de trois ans se terminant en novembre 2007; que Ie conseiller Titus soit nomme pour sieger a la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans se terminant Ie 23 novembre 2007. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.2 Environment Committee On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council endorse the report from the Environment Committee and the Saint John Transit Commission regarding the NB Lung Association Vehicle Scrappage Program for Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.2 Comite sur I'environnement Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie conseil communal appuie Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite sur I'environnement et la Commission de transport de Saint John relatif au programme de mise a la ferraille de Saint John lance par l'Association pulmonaire du Nouveau-Brunswick. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.3 Land for Public Purposes - 2645 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Common Council assent to proposed Lot 11, having an approximate area of 5040 square metres, for the required Land for Public Purposes dedication for the initial phase of the Hillcrest Heights Subdivision (proposed Lots 04-3 to 04-10), and authorize its later exchange under the authority of Section 57 of the Community Planning Act for the larger central L.P.P. dedication of 5.6 hectares north of Mattro Street (proposed). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.3 Terrain d'utilite publique situe au 2645, chemin Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseil communal donne son assentiment relativement a la devolution du terrain designe comme Ie lot 11, d'une 91-135 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 superficie d'environ 5 040 metres carres, aux fins de I'amenagement requis comme terrain d'utilite publique visant la premiere phase du lotissement Hillcrest Heights (lots 04-3 a 04-10 projetes) et autorise I'echange d'un terrain d'une superficie superieure a une date ulterieure, en vertu de I'article 57 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, a savoir Ie terrain d'utilite publique central d'une superficie de 5,6 hectares situe au nord de la rue Mattro (projete) . A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.1 Total Golf Management Inc. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Gerry Connolly, President, Total Golf Management Inc. offering to make a presentation to Common Council regarding the Rockwood Park Golf Course and submitting a summary of enhancements and accomplishments completed at the Golf Course during the 2004 golf season and the proposed 2005 fee structure and enhancements, be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation in 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.1 Total Golf Management Inc. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Gerry Connolly, president de Total Golf Management Inc., visant a offrir une presentation devant Ie conseil communal, relativement au terrain de golf du parc Rockwood et, accompagnee d'un sommaire relatif aux ameliorations et aux realisations completees sur Ie terrain de golf pendant la saison 2004 et, de la grille tarifaire proposee pour I'an 2004 et des ameliorations, soit transmise au greffier communal afin de fixer la date de presentation en 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 Amalgamated Transit Union On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED the letter from Tony Freake, President, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1182 requesting an opportunity to meet with Council regarding The City of Saint John Pension Plan, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Deputy Mayor Hooton declared a conflict of interest with regard to the next item on the agenda, St. Croix Creations, and withdrew from the meeting. Councillor Titus assumed the Chair.) 10.2 Syndicat uni du transport Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de Tony Freake, president de la section locale 1182 du Syndicat uni du transport, visant a se reunir avec les membres du conseil relativement au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le maire suppleant Hooton admet qu'elle est en conflit d'interets relativement au prochain point a I'ordre du jour, St. Croix Creations, et se retire de la reunion. Le conseiller Titus assume la presidence.) 10.3 St. Croix Creations On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Cliff Wilson, Saint Croix Creations, requesting an opportunity to address Council concerning a report to 91-136 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 Council from David Drummond of Clarke, Drummond and Company, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Deputy Mayor Hooton re-entered the meeting and assumed the Chair.) 10.3 St. Croix Creations Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de Cliff Wilson, de I'entreprise Saint Croix Creations, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement au rapport redige par David Drummond, de Clarke, Drummond and Company, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le maire suppleant Hooton se presente de nouveau a la reunion et en assume la presidence.) 10.4 Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick submitting an invoice for 2005 membership dues in the amount of $7,850. and requesting The City of Saint John consider joining the organization, be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Union des municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la lettre reyue de l'Union des municipalites du Nouveau-Brunswick, accompagnee d'une facture au montant de 7 850 $ relative aux frais d'adhesion pour 2005 et priant The City of Saint John de s'adherer a I'organisme, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de la redaction d'un rapport a I'intention du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.5 City Unions Request to Present On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Civic Employees Local Union No. 18 C.U.P.E. requesting an opportunity for the four City Local Unions to make a presentation to Council regarding the financial issues of the City's Pension before the budget is finalized, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Farren voting nay. 10.5 Demande presentee par les Syndicats municipaux locaux Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue des employes de la fonction publique, membres de la section locale 18 du S.C.F.P., visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, accompagnes des quatre syndicats municipaux locaux, relativement aux questions financieres touchant Ie regime de pension de la ville, avant que soient terminees les deliberations budgetaires, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Farren votent contre. Adjournment 91-137 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL NOVEMBER 22, 2004/LE 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h 15. Common Clerk/greffier communal