2004-12-20_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - DECEMBER 20, 2004 - 7:20 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; B. Morrison, Director of Leisure
Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; 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 20 DECEMBRE 2004 A 19 H 20
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; B. Morrison, directeur du
service des loisirs; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics;
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 A. Sheick offering the
opening prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane, accompagne de A. Sheick
qui recite la priere d'ouverture.
1.2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of
Common Council, held on December 6 and December 13, 2004, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que les proces-verbaux des reunions du
conseil communal tenues les 6 et 13 decembre 2004 soient approuves.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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1.3 Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of items 5.13 to 5.16.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points numerotes de 5.13 a 5.16.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.5 Members' Comments
Councillor Court thanked the Mayor, the Fire Department, and citizens for greetings he
received while he was ill. He also commended citizens for the respect paid to funeral
processions in Saint John.
Councillor Farren congratulated the Port Corporation, Paul Castle and CBC for erecting
a Christmas tree to raise money for the needy.
The Mayor welcomed Mr. Baird back from his recent absence due to illness and thanked
Council, staff and citizens for their work and support and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le conseiller Court remercie Ie maire, Ie service d'incendie et les citoyens des souhaits
qu'il a reyus lorsqu'il a ete malade. II felicite egalement les citoyens du respect qu'ils
accordent aux corteges funebres qui ont lieu dans The City of Saint John.
Le conseiller Farren felicite la Societe des ports, Paul Castle et Radio-Canada d'avoir
erige un sapin de Noel dans Ie but de ramasser des fonds pour les personnes dans Ie
besoin.
Le maire souhaite la bienvenue a M. Baird, recemment de retour a la suite d'une
absence en raison de maladie et remercie Ie conseil, les employes et les citoyens de
leur travail et de leur appui et souhaite un Joyeux Noel et une bonne et heureuse an nee
a tous.
3.1 Public Presentation - 1295-1711 Sandy Point 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 involving sixteen properties having an
approximate area of 18 hectares (44.5 acres), located at 1295-1711 Sandy Point Road
also identified as being PID Numbers 55008940,00051375,00051367,00051342,
00051334,00432781,55019772,00051326,55058556, and 00051821, as well as
portions of PID Numbers 00052548,55059125, 55059091,55059034, 55059026, and
00418129, from Open Space to Low Density Residential classification, to permit re-
zoning of the subject area from "P" Park to "R-1A" One Family Residential in order to
facilitate future serviced residential development as requested by The City of Saint John.
3.1 Audience publique relative au 1295-1711, chemin Sandy Point
Une audience publique a eu lieu relativement a une modification proposee au plan
municipal visant a modifier la designation a I'annexe 2-A du plan, d'une parcelle de
terrain composee de seize proprietes, d'une superficie d'environ 18 hectares
(44,5 acres), situee au 1295-1711, chemin Sandy Point, portant les NID 55008940,
00051375,00051367,00051342,00051334, 00432781, 55019772, 00051326,
55058556 et 00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548,55059125, 55059091,
55059034,55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de
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zone d'espaces libres a zone residentielle a faible densite, en vue de permettre que Ie
rezonage dudit terrain passe de zone de parc << P >> a zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales << R-1A >> pour faciliter a I'avenir I'amenagement de lots residentiels, ala
demande de The City of Saint John.
3.2 Public Presentation - 2260 Loch Lomond 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 9.8 hectares
(24.2 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of
PID Number 00327106, from Low Density Residential to Unserviced Residential
classification, to permit re-zoning of the property to "RR" One Family Rural Residential
and subsequent development of a rural residential subdivision as requested by Fundy
Bay Holdings Ltd.
3.2 Audience publique relative au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond
Une audience publique a eu lieu relativement a la modification proposee au plan
municipal en vue de modifier, a I'annexe 2-A, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 9,8 hectares (24,2 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et faisant
partie du terrain portant Ie N I D 00327106, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de
faible densite a zone residentielle non amenagee, afin de permettre Ie rezonage du
terrain a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >> et I'amenagement
subsequent d'un lotissement residentiel rural, a la demande de Fundy Bay Holdings Ltd.
4.1 (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 115 Union Street
4.1 (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 115 Union Street, having a total
area of approximately 180 square metres, also identified as being PID Number
000337358, from "B-3" Central Business to "B-2" General Business classification, to
permit a one family dwelling on the ground floor of the existing building as requested by
Reed and Loella McNutt.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 14, 2004 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land
located at 115 Union Street, having a total area of approximately 180 square metres,
also identified as being PID Number 000337358, from "B-3" Central Business to "B-2"
General Business classification.
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 no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Tait
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", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 115 Union Street, having a total area of approximately 180 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 000337358, from "B-3" Central Business to
"B-2" General 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 115 Union Street, having a total area of approximately 180 square
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metres, also identified as being PID Number 000337358, from "B-3" Central Business to
"B-2" General 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".
4.1 a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 115, rue Union
4.1 b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
rezonage propose d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 115, rue Union, d'une superficie
totale d'environ 180 metres carres et portant Ie NID 000337358, afin de la faire passer
de zone centrale commerciale << B-3 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, dans Ie but
de permettre I'amenagement d'un logement unifamilial au premier etage de I'immeuble
existant, a la demande de Reed et Loella McNutt.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire
d'un rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
14 decembre 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition, comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel; et recommandant que Ie
conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 115, rue
Union, d'une superficie totale d'environ 180 metres carres, portant Ie NID 000337358,
afin de la faire passer de zone centrale commerciale << B-3 >> a zone commerciale
generale << B-2 >>.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 180 metres carres, situee au 115, rue Union et portant
Ie NID 000337358, en vue de la faire passer de zone centrale commerciale << B-3 >> a
zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, 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
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 180 metres carres, situee au 115, rue Union et portant
Ie NID 000337358, en vue de la faire passer de zone centrale commerciale << B-3 >> a
zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, 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 >>.
4.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment -1461 Loch Lomond Road
4.2(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 1461 Loch Lomond Road, having a
total area of approximately 3244 square metres, also identified as being PID Number
55169114, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RM-1", Three
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Storey Multiple Residential classification to permit the development of two four family
dwellings as requested by Martin Duguay.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 14, 2004 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land
located at 1461 Loch Lomond Road, having a total area of approximately 3244 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 55169114, from "RS-2" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential to "RM-1", Three Storey Multiple Residential 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 Don
Hemmings advising, on behalf of the applicant, that he is in agreement with the
Committee's recommendations.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 1461 Loch Lomond Road, having a total area of approximately 3244
square metres, also identified as being PID Number 55169114, from "RS-2" One and
Two Family Suburban Residential to "RM-1", Three Storey Multiple Residential
classification with Section 39 conditions, 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 1461 Loch Lomond Road, having a total area of approximately 3244
square metres, also identified as being PID Number 55169114, from "RS-2" One and
Two Family Suburban Residential to "RM-1", Three Storey Multiple Residential
classification with Section 39 conditions, 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".
4.2a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage -1461, chemin Loch Lomond
4.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
rezonage propose d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1461, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une
superficie totale d'environ 3 244 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55169114, afin de la
faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, dans Ie
but de permettre I'amenagement de deux immeubles d'habitations a quatre families, a la
demande de Martin Duguay.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire
d'un rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
14 decembre 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition, comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel et, de recommander que
Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
1461, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie totale d'environ 3244 metres carres et
portant Ie NID 55169114, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone
d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, sous reserve des
conditions imposees par I'article 39;
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Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage et, Don
Hemmings, au nom du demandeur, indique qu'il appuie les recommandations formulees
par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet de modification
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1461, chemin Loch
Lomond, d'une superficie totale d'environ 3 244 metres carres, et portant Ie
NID 55169114, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a
logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees
par I'article 39, 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
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, fasse I'objet de modification
relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1461, chemin Loch
Lomond, d'une superficie totale d'environ 3 244 metres carres, et portant Ie
NID 55169114, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a
logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees
par I'article 39, 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 >>.
4.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 324 Rothesay Avenue
4.3(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 324 Rothesay Avenue, having a
total area of approximately 4350 square metres, also identified as being PID Number
303933, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SZ#9", Special Zone # 9 classification to permit a
licensed lounge within an existing restaurant as requested by Gamma 2 Ltd.
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 14, 2004 meeting at which the
Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation; and recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land
located at 324 Rothesay Avenue, having a total area of approximately 4350 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 303933, from "1-1" Light Industrial to
"SZ#9", Special Zone # 9 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 no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 324 Rothesay Avenue, having a total area of approximately 4350 square
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metres, also identified as being PID Number 303933, from "1-1" Light Industrial to
"SZ#9", Special Zone # 9 classification with Section 39 conditions, 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 Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", amended by re-zoning a parcel of
land located at 324 Rothesay Avenue, having a total area of approximately 4350 square
metres, also identified as being PID Number 303933, from "1-1" Light Industrial to
"SZ#9", Special Zone # 9 classification with Section 39 conditions, 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".
4.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 324, avenue
Rothesay
4.3b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain situee au 324, avenue Rothesay, d'une superficie totale d'environ 4 350 metres
carres, portant Ie NID 303933, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone
d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone speciale nO 9 << SZ#9 >>, pour permettre I'exploitation
d'un bar-salon a I'interieur d'un restaurant existant, a la demande de I'entreprise
Gamma 2 Ltd.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du
rapport du personnel de planification qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
14 decembre 2004 a laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition, comme I'enonce la recommandation du personnel; et recommandant que Ie
conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 325, avenue
Rothesay, d'une superficie totale d'environ 4 350 metres carres, portant Ie NID 303933,
afin de la faire passer de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone speciale nO 9 << SZ#9 >>,
sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 4 350 metres carres, situee au 324, avenue Rothesay
et portant Ie NID 303933, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a
zone speciale nO 9 << SZ#9 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39,
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 Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 4 350 metres carres, situee au 324, avenue Rothesay
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et portant Ie NID 303933, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a
zone speciale nO 9 << SZ#9 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39,
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 >>.
4.4 Proposed Street Closure - Public Road - Drury Cove Area
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 the
public road, Drury Cove as laid out by John McAvity and James Robinson,
commissioners and a jury on the thirtieth day of November, A.D. 1858 as appears by the
certificate and award of the said Commissioners dated the ninth day of March, AD. 1859;
in The City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick
described as follows:
"Commencing at a point on a course of south sixty-two (62) degrees fifteen (15) minutes
west and distant four (4) chains and seventy links from the northwest pilaster of the
Arched Skew Bridge over railway tracks to the south of Lawlor's Lake and being two
rods from the centre of Post Road; thence north seventy-nine (79) degrees fifteen (15)
minutes west two (2) chains and ninety (90) links; thence north eighty-two (82) degrees
thirty (30) minutes west eight (8) chains and thirty (30) links; thence south eighty-seven
(87) degrees fifteen (15) minutes west three (3) chains and eighty-one(81) links; thence
north thirty-two (32) degrees west three (3) chains and seventy-one (71) links; thence
north twenty-seven (27) degrees thirty (30) minutes west eighty-two (82) links; thence
north twenty-two (22) degrees west and one (1) chain and eighty-nine (89) links; thence
north sixty-six (66) degrees thirty (30) minutes west two (2) chains and forty (40) links;
thence north seventy-nine (79) degrees west one (1) chain and sixty-three (63) links;
thence north twenty-four (24) degrees west one (1) chain and thirty-four (34) links;
thence north forty-eight (48) degrees thirty (30) minutes west two (2) chains and twenty-
six (26) links; thence north fifty-one (51) west one (1) chain to the shore of the River
Kennebecasis the total distance from the post road to the river being thirty-nine (39)
chains and seventy (70) links and all the courses held by the magnet of the year 1859."
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.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John", with
regard to Drury Cove, 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 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 by-law entitled, "A By-law
Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John", with
regard to Drury Cove, 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 Respecting The Stopping Up
and Closing of Highways In The City of Saint John".
4.4 Fermeture de route publique dans Ie quartier Drury Cove
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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
toute I'etendue de la route publique de Drury Cove, telle que delimitee par John McAvity
et James Robinson, commissaires etjury, Ie 13 novembre 1858 et, tel qu'indique au
certificat et a la decision desdits commissaires en date du 9 mars 1859, dans The City of
Saint John, comte de Saint John et province du Nouveau-Brunswick et, decrite comme
suit:
<< Commenyant en un point en direction sud, soixante-deux (62) degres et quinze (15)
minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de quatre (4) chaines et soixante-dix (70)
chalnons a partir du pilastre nord-ouest du pont biais en arc au-dessus de la voie
ferroviaire jusqu'au sud du lac Lawlor, a une distance de deux perches a partir du milieu
du chemin Post; de la, suivant la direction nord, soixante-dix neuf (79) degres quinze
(15) minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de deux (2) chaines et quatre-vingt
dix (90) chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, quatre-vingt deux (82) degres,
trente (30) minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de huit (8) chaines et trente (30)
chalnons; de la, suivant la direction sud, quatre-vingt sept (87) degres, quinze (15)
minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de trois (3) chaines et quatre-vingt un (81)
chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, trente-deux (32) degres en direction ouest sur
une distance de trois (3) chaines et soixante et onze (71) chalnons; de la, suivant la
direction nord, vingt-sept (27), degres trente (30) minutes en direction ouest sur une
distance de quatre-vingt deux (82) chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, vingt-
deux (22) degres en direction ouest sur une distance de une (1) chaine et quatre-vingt
neuf (89) chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, soixante-six (66) degres, trente (30)
minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de deux (2) chaines et quarante (40)
chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, soixante-dix neuf (79) degres en direction
ouest sur une distance de une (1) chaine et soixante-trois (63) chalnons; de la, suivant
la direction nord, vingt-quatre (24) degres en direction ouest sur une distance de une (1)
chaine et trente-quatre (34) chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, quarante-huit (48)
degres, trente (30) minutes en direction ouest sur une distance de deux (2) chaines et
vingt-six (26) chalnons; de la, suivant la direction nord, cinquante et un (51) degres en
direction ouest sur une distance de une (1) chaine jusqu'au bord de la riviere
Kennebecasis, la distance totale entre Ie chemin Post et la riviere etant de trente-
neuf (39) chaines et soixante-dix (70) chalnons et, toutes ces directions sont etablies
selon Ie nord magnetique de I'annee 1859. >>
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 Tait
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>,
relativement a Drury Cove, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de
routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la
fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a Drury
Cove, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de
routes dans The City of Saint John >>.
4.5(a) Proposed Street Closing - Alward and Donaldson Streets
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4.5(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee
4.5(c) Letters and Petition of Support
4.5(d) Letters of Objection
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 certain lot
piece and parcel of land situated lying and being in The City of Saint John, in the County
of Saint John and the Province of New Brunswick, being an unnamed right-of-way
situated between Donaldson and Alward Streets in Stanley Ward, City aforesaid and
shown on the plan prepared by The City of Saint John having drawing number D-168
and filed in the Saint John County Registry Office on December 1, 1960 as File 34, Plan
30 and there upon designated "R/W", being more particularly described as follows:
"Beginning at a point on Donaldson Street being the north east corner of Lot 1 Block G,
thence southwest along the sideline of Lot 1 Block G a distance of 105.3 feet to the
intersection of Lot 1 Block G and Lot 19 Block G, thence south 76 degrees 36 minutes
west a distance of 102.85 feet along the sideline of Lot 19 Block G to Alward Street,
thence north along the sideline of Alward Street a distance of 27.7 feet to the south west
corner of Lot 1 Block H, thence northeast along the southern sideline of Lot 1 Block H
and Lot 24 of Block H to Donaldson Street, and thence southeast a distance of 40 feet
along the sideline of Donaldson Street to the point of beginning", shown on a submitted
plan.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposal with the
following presenters:
Mary Kappelmann, 59 Donaldson Street expressed fear that if the walkway is closed her
property may be used as a shortcut.
Tim McKinnon, Donaldson Street, noted that other problems can be created by closing
the walkway.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposal with the
following presenters:
Francis DeGrace, Coordinator and Chairperson for Neighborhood Watch, gave a history
of the proposal for closing the walkway.
Rita Losier, 65 Donaldson Street, read from her submitted letter citing damages to her
property as reason for being in favor of the closure. Ms. Losier also read letters from
Michael and Maureen Boyce and Carolyn Goodaire expressing concern for increased
vandalism with increasing development in the area. Ms. Losier advised Council that she
and her neighbors would like to purchase the walkway. She noted that the problem has
improved somewhat with increased participation of Neighborhood Watch.
Richard Gautier, 77 Donaldson Street, spoke in favor of the proposed by-law
amendment.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposed by-law amendment
to stop up and close the unnamed right-of-way situated between Donaldson and Alward
Streets be denied and that steps be taken to restrict vehicle access to the walkway,
improved lighting in the area be considered, and that the City staff work with the abutting
property owners to minimize the occurrence of vandalism.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Court and
Farren voting nay.
4.5a) Fermeture de route proposee visant les rues Alward et Donaldson
4.5b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
4.5c) Lettre et petition en faveur
4.5d) Lettres d'opposition
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
I'ensemble et chaque partie d'une certaine parcelle ou etendue de terrain situee dans
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The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John et province du Nouveau-Brunswick, soit un
droit de passage sans nom situe entre les rues Donaldson et Alward dans Ie quartier
electoral Stanley, dans la ville susmentionnee et indique au plan prepare par The City of
Saint John, portant Ie numero de croquis D-168 et depose au Bureau de
I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John, Ie 1er decembre 1960, sous Ie document
numero 34 et Ie plan numero 30, lequel indique la designation << R/.W>> [D/P] et, etant
plus particulierement decrit comme suit:
<< Commenyant en un point sur la rue Donaldson, so it Ie coin nord-est du lot 1, bloc G,
de la, en direction sud-ouest suivant la limite laterale du lot 1, bloc G, sur une distance
de 105,3 pieds jusqu'a I'intersection du lot 1, bloc G et du lot 19, bloc G, de la, en
direction sud, 76 degres, 36 minutes vers I'ouest sur une distance de 102,85 pieds
suivant la limite laterale du lot 19, bloc G jusqu'a la rue Alward, sur une distance de
27,7 pieds jusqu'au coin sud-ouest du lot 1, bloc H, de la, suivant la direction nord-est, Ie
long de la limite laterale sud du lot 1, bloc H et du lot 24, bloc H, jusqu'a la rue
Donaldson et de la, suivant la direction sud-est sur une distance de 40 pieds Ie long de
la limite laterale de la rue Donaldson jusqu'au point de depart >> indique au plan depose.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant a la proposition et les
personnes suivantes prennent la parole.
Mary Kappelmann, residant au 59, rue Donaldson, exprime ses inquietudes, a savoir si
I'allee pietonniere est fermee, son terrain risque d'etre pris comme raccourci.
Tim McKinnon, residant sur la rue Donaldson, indique que d'autres problemes pourraient
survenir suite a la fermeture de I'allee pietonniere.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage et les
personnes suivantes prennent la parole.
Francis DeGrace, coordonnateur et president du groupe Surveillance de quartier,
presente I'historique de la proposition qui vise a fermer I'allee pietonniere.
Rita Losier, residant au 65, rue Donaldson, se reportant a la lettre qu'elle avait
presentee, exprime son appui quant a la fermeture et mentionne, a I'appui de la
fermeture, les dommages que pourrait subir sa propriete. Mme Losier lit les lettres
presentees par Michael et Maureen Boyce et Carolyn Goodaire, exprimant leurs
inquietudes relativement a I'augmentation prevue du vandalisme suite a la croissance
des amenagements dans Ie quartier. Mme Losier affirme devant Ie conseil qu'elle desire,
de concert avec ses voisins, acquerir I'allee pietonniere. Elle indique que Ie probleme
s'est un peu ameliore en raison de I'augmentation de participation dans Ie programme
de surveillance de quartier.
Richard Gautier, residant au 77, rue Donaldson, exprime son appui quant ala
modification proposee de I'arrete.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie projet de modification de I'arrete
concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage du droit de passage situe entre les rues
Donaldson et Alward soit rejete et que des demarches soient entreprises afin d'interdire
I'acces des vehicules a I'allee pietonniere, que soit examinee la question d'augmenter
I'eclairage dans Ie quartier et que les employes municipaux collaborent avec les
proprietaires de terrains contigus afin de minimiser les occurrences de vandalisme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et
Farren votent contre.
5.1 Pension Plan Deficit
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
recommending that Common Council provide direction to the City Manager as to
whether Council desires to raise the additional required contributions to the Pension
Plan through an increase in the tax rate in 2005 be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.1 Deficit du regime de retraite
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur
general recommandant que Ie conseil communal formule des directives a I'intention du
directeur general, dans Ie but de determiner si Ie conseil desire augmenter les
cotisations supplementaires requises au regime de retraite par I'entremise d'une
augmentation du taux d'imposition en 2005, soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.2 Tender for AS400 Computer
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the tender from Anisoft Group
Inc., for the supply and installation of one new AS400 computer c/w peripheral
equipment in the amount of $59,445. (plus tax), be accepted and be part of the 2005
budget.
Mr. Beckett explained that the expenditure is from the Capital budget, at which time
Councillor Tait withdrew his motion with the consent of the seconder.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the tender from Anisoft Group
Inc., for the supply and installation of one new AS400 computer c/w peripheral
equipment in the amount of $59,445. (plus tax), be accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.2 Soumission pour I'ordinateur AS400
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la soumission reyue de I'entreprise
Anisoft Group Inc., relative a I'approvisionnement et a I'installation d'un nouvel ordinateur
AS400, y compris les peripheriques, pour la somme de 59445 $ (taxes en sus), so it
acceptee et ajoutee au budget de 2005.
M. Beckett affirme que ladite depense est puisee dans Ie budget d'immobilisations et Ie
conseiller Tait retire donc sa proposition avec I'assentiment de I'appuyeur.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la soumission reyue de I'entreprise
Anisoft Group Inc., relative a I'approvisionnement et a I'installation d'un nouvel ordinateur
AS400, y compris les peripheriques, pour la somme de 59445 $ (taxes en sus), so it
acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.3 Communications Tools for Emergency Public Alerting in Saint John
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1. continue to recognize the news media as the primary means of communications
with the Saint John public in emergency situations;
2. acknowledge that The City of Saint John website will be used to convey
emergency messages at the time of an incident and to educate the public
concerning emergency preparedness;
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3. support an agreement with the Saint John Neighbourhood Watch Program as a
partner in the provision of information to neighbourhoods;
4. support development of agreements with owners/operators of outdoor electronic
signage for the delivery of emergency public information;
5. approve through the budget process, the purchase of three electronic signs,
conditional on the acquisition of fifty percent funding under the Joint Emergency
Preparedness Program;
6. advise the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization of the City's
support for the Community Notification System application before the CRTC;
7. indicate its support for an All Channel Alert system service application through a
letter to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
(submitted); and
8. support development of a Public Education and Awareness Program to advise
and dialogue with the public on emergency notification.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.3 Outils de communication relatifs a I'alerte d'urgence publique dans
Saint John
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE Ie conseil communal:
1. continue a reconnaltre les medias comme Ie moyen principal de communication
avec Ie public de Saint John en cas d'urgence;
2. reconnaisse que Ie site Web de The City of Saint John sera utilise afin de
communiquer les messages urgents lorsque survient un evenement et d'informer
Ie public relativement aux preparatifs d'urgence;
3. appuie une entente de partenariat avec Ie groupe de surveillance de quartier
relative a la communication d'information aux quartiers;
4. appuie la conception d'ententes avec les proprietaires et les exploiteurs
d'affiches electroniques exterieures visant I'affichage d'information publique en
cas d'urgence;
5. approuve, par I'entremise du processus budgetaire, I'acquisition de trois affiches
electroniques, sous reserve de I'attribution de cinquante pour cent du
financement en vertu du Programme conjoint de protection civile;
6. avise l'Organisation des mesures d'urgence du Nouveau-Brunswick de I'appui
apporte par la ville relatif a la demande visant Ie systeme d'appels d'urgence
presentee devant Ie CRTC;
7. indique son appui de la demande d'un service de systeme d'alerte multi-canaux
par I'entremise d'une lettre adressee au Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des
communications canadiennes (presentee);
8. appuie la conception d'un programme d'education et de sensibilisation du public
afin de conseiller Ie public et de communiquer avec ce dernier relativement a un
appel a I'urgence.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.4 Sublease of a Portion of the 12th Floor
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John sublease a 716 square foot +/- portion of the twelfth
floor of 15 Market Square (City Hall), as generally shown on the submitted plan, to the
Province of New Brunswick as represented by the Minister of Supply and Services for a
term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending March 31, 2005 on the general terms and
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conditions contained in the submitted proposed Sublease; and that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the sublease agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.4 Sous-bail d'une partie du 12e etage de I'hotel de ville
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John conclue un bail de sous-Iocation visant une partie du
douzieme etage, d'une superficie d'environ 716 pieds carres, situee au 15, Market
Square (hotel de ville), comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan presente, a la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick, telle que representee par Ie ministre des
Approvisionnements et Services, pour une periode allant du 1 er janvier 2005 jusqu'au
31 mars 2005, conformement aux modalites et conditions generales prevues par Ie
sous-bail propose et presente; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a
signer Ie sous-bail.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.5(a) Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning - 41 Ross Street
5.5(b) Proposed Municipal Plan By-law
5.5(c) Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
addressing the issue expressed at the December 6, 2004 Public Hearing on the
proposed rezoning of 41 Ross Street, and proposing Section 39 conditions, be received
for information, and Council proceed to consider third reading of the proposal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by amending Schedule 2-C, the Future Land Use
Plan by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 186 square
metres, located at 41 Ross Street, also identified as being PID Number 1644, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", by amending Schedule 2-C, the Future Land Use
Plan by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 186 square
metres, located at 41 Ross Street, also identified as being PID Number 1644, from
Medium Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification, be
read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-672, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John"
amended by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 186 square metres
located at 41 Ross Street, also identified as being PID Number 1644, from "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business classification, be read.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-672, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law
of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
Section 39 Conditions
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions
of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of an office for
a home/health care agency on the parcel of land with an area of approximately 186
square metres, located at 41 Ross Street, also identified as being PID Number 1644, be
subject to the following conditions:
a) the use of the property is restricted to the proposed office for a home/health
care agency and/or residential use;
b) the owner of the property shall install pre-cast concrete curb stops with a
minimum height of 18 inches in the proposed rear yard parking area in a manner
that prevents damage to the wall of the adjacent building at 43 Ross Street,
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.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-672, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John"
amended by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 186 square metres
located at 41 Ross Street, also identified as being PID Number 1644, from "RM-IF"
Multiple Residentiallnfill to "B-1" Local Business classification, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Titus voting
nay.
Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-672, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
5.5a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et rezonage relatifs au
41, rue Ross
5.5b) Arrete propose concernant Ie plan municipal
5.5c) Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur
general relatif a la question sou levee lors de I'audience publique tenue Ie
6 decembre 2004, visant Ie rezonage propose du bien-fonds situe au 41, rue Ross et
proposant I'imposition des conditions prevues a I'article 39, soit accepte a titre informatif
et que Ie conseil procede a I'examen d'une troisieme lecture de la proposition.
a) I'usage de la propriete est limite a I'amenagement d'un bureau propose aux
fins d'une agence de soins de sante a domicile et d'une habitation;
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-C du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
41, rue Ross, d'une superficie d'environ 186 metres carres et portant Ie N I D 1644, pour
la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
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a) I'usage de la propriete est limite a I'amenagement d'un bureau propose
aux fins d'une agence de soins de sante a domicile et d'une habitation;
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-C du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
41, rue Ross, d'une superficie d'environ 186 metres carres et portant Ie N I D 1644, pour
la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et
que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
a) I'usage de la propriete est limite a I'amenagement d'un bureau propose
aux fins d'une agence de soins de sante a domicile ou d'une habitation;
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-672
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifie par Ie rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 186 metres carres, situee au 41, rue
Ross et portant Ie NID 1644, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de
logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-I F >> a zone commerciale locale << B-
1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-672 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of
Saint John >> est lu integralement.
Conditions imposees par I'article 39
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions
prevues a I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, I'amenagement propose d'un bureau
utilise aux fins d'une agence de soins de sante a domicile sur ledit terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 186 metres carres, situe au 41, rue Ross et portant Ie N I D 1644, soit
assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
a) I'usage de la propriete est limite au bureau propose aux fins d'une agence de
soins de sante a domicile et d'une habitation;
b) Ie proprietaire du bien-fonds doit installer des bordures d'arret de beton
prefabriquees d'une hauteur minimale de 18 pouces dans I'aire de stationnement
propose dans la cour arriere de maniere a prevenir tout dommage pouvant survenir au
mur de I'immeuble adjacent situe au 43, rue Ross,
et, de plus, qu'a la suite du rezonage du secteur, Ie terrain et tout batiment ou
construction soit amenage et utilise conformement a la proposition et aux
conditions stipulees par les presentes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-
672 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifie par Ie rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 186 metres carres, situee au 41, rue
Ross et portant Ie NID 1644, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de
logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-I F >> a zone commerciale locale
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<< B-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, qu'il so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y
so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Titus vote
contre la proposition.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-672 modifiant I'arrete
sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
5.6 Sale of City Land - 181 Osborne Street
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager The City of Saint John sell its fee simple absolute interest in PID Number
55157713 to H & C Holdings Ltd. for $1 ,000. (plus HST if applicable) on or before March
31,2005 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents
necessary to finalize this transfer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.6 Vente d'un terrain municipal situe au 181, rue Osborne
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John transfere I'interet en fief simple dans Ie terrain portant Ie
NID 55157713 a H & C Holdings Ltd., pour la somme de 1 000 $ (TVH en sus) Ie cas
echeant, au plus tard Ie 31 mars 2005 et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient
autorises a signer toute documentation requise afin de conclure ledit transfert.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.7 Easement Acquisition -1220 Latimore Lake Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John acquire a 373 :t m2 easement for municipal services in
PID Number 55125447 from Allan McLeod for $500. (+ HST if applicable), and as part of
the transaction the City shall:
1. Prepare and pay for any plan of survey required;
2. Pay to a maximum of $350. (+ HST if applicable) the legal fees incurred by
Allan McLeod to finalize this transaction; and
3. The Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any document required to
finalize the easement acquisition.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.7 Acquisition d'une servitude situee au 1220, chemin Latimore Lake
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux
situee sur un terrain portant Ie NID 55125447 appartenant a Allan McLeod, pour la
somme de 500 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant) et que la ville se conforme aux conditions
suivantes en vertu de ladite transaction:
1. la preparation des plans d'arpentage necessaires et Ie paiement de ces derniers;
2. Ie paiement des honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 350 $ (TVH en
sus, Ie cas echeant) engages par Allan McLeod pour conclure ladite transaction;
3. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal sont autorises a signer toute documentation
requise afin de conclure I'acquisition de la servitude.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5.8 Sale of City Land - 81 Main Street
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John sell its fee simple absolute interest in PID Number
374611 to Ms. Laurel Cormier of 85 Main Street for $3,000. plus HST on or before June
30,2005 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents
required to finalize the transfer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.8 Vente d'un terrain municipal situe au 81, rue Main
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John transfere I'interet en fief simple dans Ie terrain portant Ie
NID 374611 a Mme Laurel Cormier, pour la somme de 3 000 $, TVH en sus, au plus tard
Ie 30 juin 2005 et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute
documentation requise afin de conclure ledit transfert.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.9 Amending Resolution - 370 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John amend its resolution of March 31,2001 to purchase a
383 :t m2 easement for municipal services from Shanri Investments Ltd. by deleting:
"for the price of $5.00 per square meter ($1915.00 + HST)"
and adding in its place:
"for $2375.00 + HST'
and further by deleting:
"Pay (up to $500.) for any legal fees incurred by Shanri Investments Ltd. to
complete this transaction."
and inserting in its place:
"Pay to a maximum $865.00 inclusive of HST plus any necessary disbursements
required by Shanri Investments Ltd. to finalize this transaction", with all other
elements of the resolution remaining unchanged.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.9 Resolution modificatrice relative au 370, avenue Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John modifie la resolution adoptee Ie 31 mars 2001, visant a
acquerir une servitude d'une superficie d'environ 383 metres carres, aux fins de services
municipaux, sur Ie bien-fonds appartenant a Shanri Investments Ltd., en supprimant Ie
libelle suivant :
<< pour la somme de 5 $ par metre carre (1 915 $ plus TVH) ))
et en Ie remplayant par ce qui suit:
<< pour la somme de 2 375 $, TVH en sus ))
et, de plus, en supprimant Ie libelle suivant :
<< Acquitter Uusqu'a concurrence de 500 $) les honoraires juridiques engages par
Shanri Investments Ltd. afin de conclure ladite transaction. ))
et en Ie remplayant par ce qui suit:
<< acquitter jusqu'a concurrence de 865 $, TVH incluse, ainsi que tout debours
necessaire engage par Shanri Investments Ltd. afin de conclure ladite transaction )) et
tous les autres elements de la resolution demeurent inchanges.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.10 Amending Resolution - 340 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager The City of Saint John amend its resolution of April 21, 2003 to "acquire the fee
simple interest in a 10m2:t portion of PID Number 308601... from Maritime International
Distribution Inc... ..upon the following terms and conditions.
As part of this transaction, The City of Saint John will...
2. Pay to a maximum of $300. the legal costs incurred by Maritime International
Distribution Inc. to finalize this transaction,..."
By deleting Item #2 and inserting in its place
"2. Pay to a maximum $500. plus HST, the legal fees and necessary disbursements
incurred by Maritime International Distribution Inc. to finalize this transaction",
With all other elements of the resolution remaining unchanged.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.10 Resolution modificatrice relative au 340, avenue Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John modifie la resolution adoptee Ie 21 avril 2003, visant
1'<< acquisition de I'interet en fief simple d'une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ
10 metres carres du terrain portant Ie NID 308601... appartenant a Maritime International
Distribution Inc... conformement aux modalites et conditions suivantes :
Comme partie de cette transaction, The City of Saint John do it :
2. acquitter les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 300 $, engages par
Maritime International Distribution Inc., afin de conclure ladite transaction,... >>
En supprimant Ie point nO 2 et en Ie remplayant par ce qui suit:
"2. acquitter les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 500 $, TVH en sus, ainsi
que les debours necessaires engages par Maritime International Distribution Inc., afin de
conclure ladite transaction, >>
et tous les autres elements de la resolution demeurent inchanges.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.11 Summer Playground Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
analyzing the summer playground programs and the financial implications of the
programs be received for information.
Councillor Ferguson questioned some of the points in the report, and Councillor Titus
withdrew his motion with the consent of the seconder.
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
analyzing the summer playground programs and the financial implications of the
programs be referred to Budget deliberation with an allocation of $100,000. to service up
to 20 sites, and that this allocation be a pilot project for the summer of 2005 with proper
evaluations of the project put in place.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.11 Programmes relatifs aux terrains de jeux d'ete
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que Ie rapport d'evaluation presente par
Ie directeur general relatif aux programmes visant les terrains de jeux d'ete et aux
incidences financieres vi sees par ces programmes, so it accepte a titre informatif.
Le conseiller Ferguson souleve quelques questions sur Ie rapport et Ie conseiller Titus
retire sa proposition avec I'assentiment de I'appuyeur.
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que Ie rapport d'evaluation presente par
Ie directeur general relatif aux terrains de jeux d'ete et aux incidences financieres vi sees
par ces programmes soit soumis aux deliberations budgetaires, qu'une allocation de
100 000 $ soit accordee afin d'entretenir environ 20 emplacements, que ladite allocation
so it etudiee comme projet pilote au cours de I'ete 2005 et qu'une evaluation adequate
so it effectuee relativement audit projet.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.12 Public Utilities Board - Enbridge Gas Application
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager the Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services be authorized to make
application for intervener status, and further, that the Commissioner prepare and deliver
a brief to the Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.12 Commission des entreprises de service public relativement ala demande
deposee par Enbridge Gas
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection so it autorise a
deposer une demande d'autorisation afin d'intervenir dans I'affaire et, de plus, que Ie
commissaire redige et depose son memoire aupres de la commission.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.13 Renewal of Water Supply Agreement - Musquash Watershed
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize the extension of the agreement to supply water
from the Musquash Watershed and further;
1. extend the term to midnight December 31, 2005;
2. the agreement may be terminated before December 31, 2005 upon consent
of both parties;
3. keep the charge per 1000 imperial gallons of water at four cents per thousand
imperial gallons;
4. the Minister assumes no liability whatsoever for any reason, should water
become unavailable to the City, including but not limited to the following:
. in the event of a failure, for whatever reason, of any component of the water
retention and water delivery infrastructure in the Musquash watershed; or
. if, in the opinion of the Minister, the water in any of the reservoirs has to be
drawn down for public safety reasons, and
5. the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the appropriate documents necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.13 Reconduction de la convention d'approvisionnement en eau relative au
bassin versant Musquash
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal autorise la reconduction de la convention
d'approvisionnement en eau provenant du bassin versant Musquash et, de plus, qu'il
respecte les conditions suivantes :
1. la prolongation de la duree de la convention jusqu'a minuit Ie 31 decembre 2005;
2. Ie droit de resiliation de la convention avant Ie 31 decembre 2005 sous reserve
du consentement des deux parties;
3. Ie maintien en vigueur des frais de quatre cents par mille gallons imperiaux pour
chaque mille gallons imperiaux;
4. aucune responsabilite n'est imputee au ministre relativement a toute
circonstance dans Ie cas ou la ville serait incapable d'acceder a I'eau, y compris mais
sans limiter ce qui suit:
. Ie cas d'une panne, pour toute raison quelconque, d'une composante de
I'infrastructure de la retention ou de I'approvisionnement en eau du bassin
versant de Musquash;
. Ie cas ou, selon I'opinion du ministre, I'eau contenu dans un reservoir devrait etre
versee dans I'interet de la sante publique,
5. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal sont autorises a signer la documentation
necessaire afin de mettre en vigueur la presente resolution.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.14 Contract 2004-19 -Interconnection EastlWest Water Systems
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Common Council:
(a) authorize application under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
program for the applicable projects, as outlined herein; and
(b) table the award of Contract 2004-19: Interconnection of the East and West Saint
John Water Systems to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction until its meeting
of January 17th, 2005, by which time an application under the MRIF program
would have been submitted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.14 Contrat nO 2004-19 relatif au raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal:
a) autorise la demande en vertu du programme Fonds sur I'infrastructure
municipale rurale (FIMR) dans Ie cas de projets applicables, tel qu'il est decrit par
les presentes; et
b) reporte I'attribution du contrat nO 2004-19 relatif au raccordement des reseaux
d'aqueduc et d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest de Saint John au
soumissionnaire moins disant, Fairville Construction, a la prochaine reunion qui
aura lieu Ie 17 janvier 2005, et que d'ici la une demande en vertu du programme
FIMR aurait ete soumise.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.15 Contract 2004-27 - Long Wharf - New Watermain Installation
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Contract 2004-27: Long Wharf - (Station Street/ Smythe Street) New
Watermain Installation, be awarded to the low tenderer, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, at
its tendered price of $191,426. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and
further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.15 Contrat nO 2004-27 relatif a I'installation d'une nouvelle conduite d'eau
principale a Long Wharf
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie contrat nO 2004-27 relatif a I'installation d'une nouvelle conduite d'eau
principale a Long Wharf (rue Station et rue Smythe), so it accorde au soumissionnaire
moins-disant, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, au prix offert de 191 426 $ etabli a partir de
quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la
documentation contractuelle requise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.16 Contract 2004-26 - Smythe Street Rehabilitation - Phase 1
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Contract 2004-26: Smythe Street Rehabilitation - Phase I not be awarded and
that the work in question be deferred for consideration in the 2005 Capital Program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.16 Contrat nO 2004-26 relatif a la phase 1 de la refection de la rue Smythe
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie contrat nO 2004-26 relatif a la phase 1 de la refection de la rue Smythe ne so it
pas accorde, et que les travaux en question soient reportes dans Ie programme
d'immobilisations pour I'annee 2005 aux fins d'examen.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.1 Third Reading Zoning By-law - 2400 Westfield Road
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-671 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 7730 square metres, located
at 2400 Westfield Road, also identified as being PID Number 290585, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification with Section 39
conditions, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-671 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 Farren
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 39 of the
Community Planning Act, the parcel of land with an area of approximately 7730 square
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metres, located at 2400 Westfield Road, also identified as being PID Number 290585,
be subject to the following conditions:
a) the use of the property be restricted to the applicant's proposal involving a
cabinetry shop with associated showroom and dwelling;
b) the building, and in particular the proposed cabinetry shop, be established and
maintained at all times in a manner acceptable to the Building Inspector and the Fire
Chief;
c) the hours of operation be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday;
d) no addition to the building occur without the approval of the Planning Advisory
Committee;
e) the damaged portions of the existing parking area be repaired with asphalt no
later than September 1, 2005;
and further that, upon re-zoning of the subject 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 Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-671 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 7730 square metres, located
at 2400 Westfield Road, also identified as being PID Number 290585, from "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional to "B-2" General Business classification with Section 39
conditions, 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 Number C.P. 100-671 A Law To
Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John".
8.1 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 2400, chemin Westfield
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-
671 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7 730 metres carres, situee au
2400, chemin Westfield, portant Ie NID 290585, afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-
2 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-671 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>
est lu integralement.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'en vertu des conditions prevues a
I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
7730 metres carres, situee au 2400, chemin Westfield et portant Ie NID 290585, so it
assujettie aux conditions suivantes :
a) I'usage de la propriete se limite a la proposition du demandeur relativement a un
atelier d'ebenisterie, une salle d'exposition et un logement;
b) Ie batiment, et en particulier I'atelier d'ebenisterie propose, est edifie et maintenu
en tout temps d'une maniere jugee acceptable par I'inspecteur des batiments et Ie chef
du service d'incendie;
c) les heures d'ouverture sont de 7 h a 18 h, du lundi au samedi;
d) aucune annexe ne peut etre ajoutee au batiment sans I'approbation du Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme;
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e) les sections endommagees de I'aire de stationnement existante doivent etre
pavees au plus tard Ie 1 er septembre 2005;
et a la suite du rezonage dudit secteur, les terrains et tout immeuble ou structure qui s'y
trouve seront amenages et utilises conformement au projet et aux conditions stipulees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-
671 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7 730 metres carres, situee au
2400, chemin Westfield, portant Ie NID 290585, afin de faire passer la designation s'y
rapportant de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-
2 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39, 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 nO C. P. 100-671 modifiant I'arrete
sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
8.2 Third Reading - Traffic By-law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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" regarding Brentwood Crescent
be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "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 Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "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" regarding Brentwood Crescent
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 Respecting Traffic On Streets In
The City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and
Amendments Thereto".
8.2 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete concernant la circulation
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement au croissant
Brentwood, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint
John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications
afferentes >> est lu integralement.
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Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement au croissant
Brentwood, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie
sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la circulation dans les
rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur
(1973) et modifications afferentes >>.
8.3 Third Reading - Amendment City Market By-law
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C-115-32, A Law To Amend The By-law Relating to the Market in The City of
Saint John" regarding closure on December 27,2004, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-32, A Law To Amend The By-law Relating to
the Market in The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C-115-32, A Law To Amend The By-law Relating to the Market in The City of
Saint John" regarding closure on December 27,2004, be read a third time, enacted and
the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-115-32, A Law To
Amend The By-law Relating to the Market in The City of Saint John".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.3 Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete concernant Ie marche
municipal
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-115-32
modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John >>, quant a sa
fermeture Ie 27 decembre 2004, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-115-32 modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie marche de The City
of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-115-32
modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John >>, quant a sa
fermeture Ie 27 decembre 2004, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it
edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C-115-32 modifiant I'arrete
concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.1 Saint John Community Arts Board
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that the letter from Michael Wennberg,
Chairman of the Saint John Community Arts Board requesting that Council fill the
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vacancies caused by the resignations of Michael Hanrahan and Rob Roy be referred to
the Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.1 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Tait
RESOLU que la lettre de Michael Wennberg,
president du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John, demandant au conseil de
pourvoir aux postes vacants a la suite de la demission de Michael Hanrahan et de Rob
Roy, soit transmise au Comite des candidatures.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.2 Saint John Board of Police Commissioners
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Malcolm Harris,
Acting Chairman of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners submitting reports on
the Police lock up and Police firing range be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2 Bureau des commissaires de la Police de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre de Malcolm Harris, president
par interim du Bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John, accompagnee de
rapports sur les lieux de detention et Ie champ de tir du Service de police, soit acceptee
a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.3 Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Capital Projects 2004-2005
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John transfer
$283,800. plus HST from the 2004 Industrial Park Capital Budget to Saint John Industrial
Parks Ltd. forthwith to facilitate the cost-sharing proposal for the completion of the
Mcilveen Drive Extension Project; and that an Industrial Park Capital Budget of
$235,000. plus HST be established for 2005 to facilitate: 1) the extension of Alloy Drive;
and 2) to initiate work on White Rock Road, as put forth in the cost-sharing proposals
submitted to the Province of New Brunswick.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3 Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. [parcs industriels de Saint John]
relativement aux projets d'immobilisations de 2004-2005
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que The City of Saint John transfere
immediatement la somme de 283 800 $, TVH en sus, du budget d'immobilisations du
parc industriel aux parcs industriels de Saint John en vue de faciliter la proposition de
partage des couts aux fins d'achevement des travaux de prolongement de la promenade
Mcilveen; qu'un budget d'immobilisations du parc industriel au montant de 235 000 $,
TVH en sus, soit etabli pour 2005 afin de faciliter : 1) Ie prolongement de la promenade
Alloy; 2) Ie debut des travaux sur Ie chemin White Rock, tel qu'il est decrit dans les
propositions de partage des couts soumises a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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9.4 Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Vacancy on the Board
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd. regarding a vacancy on the Board of Directors caused by the
resignation of Bill MacMackin be referred to the Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.4 Parcs industriels Saint John relativement au poste a pourvoir au conseil
d'administration
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre des parcs industriels Saint
John, relative a un poste a pourvoir au conseil d'administration en raison de la demission
de Bill MacMackin, so it transmise au Comite des candidatures.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.1 Saint Andrew's Society
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint Andrew's
Society objecting to the proposed renovations of the St. Andrew's Bicentennial Green be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.1 Saint Andrew's Society [societe Saint Andrew's]
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de la societe Saint
Andrew's, s'opposant aux renovations proposees au parc St. Andrew's Bicentennial
Green, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Saint John Firefighters' Association, Local 771, IAFF
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Charles Hickey,
President of the Saint John Firefighters' Association seeking clarification on the City's
policy as it pertains to ongoing education funds, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Section locale 771 (IAFF) de la Saint John Firefighters' Association
[association des pompiers de Saint John]
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre de Charles Hickey, president
de I'association des pompiers de Saint John, demandant des eclaircissements sur la
politique municipale se rapportant aux fonds de formation continue, so it acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.3 Sub-Committee on Substandard Housing Conditions
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the letter from Kit Hickey,
requesting to present an update to Council in February 2005 on the issue of substandard
housing, be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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10.3 Sous-comite sur I'habitat defectueux
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que la lettre de Kit Hickey, demandant de
presenter au conseil un compte rendu sur I'habitat defectueux en fevrier 2005, soit
transmise au greffier communal pour fixer la date de presentation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.4 Radio Control Model Warship Combat Proposal
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Chris Osborne
requesting use of the "First Arch" in the Fisher Lakes of Rockwood Park for an event to
be held on June 18 and 19, 2005 with the possibility of becoming an annual or biannual
event be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.4 Proposition presentee par les combattants de modeles navals par
radiocommande
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre de Chris Osborne,
demandant I'utilisation du << First Arch >> [premier arc] situe dans les lacs Fisher du parc
Rockwood pour un evenement qui se tiendra les 18 et 19 juin 2005 et qui a la possibilite
de devenir un evenement annuel ou semestriel, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.5 Letter from Four Civic Unions and Retirees Association
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from the four Civic
Unions and Retirees Association requesting to appear before open session to discuss
the pension issue before the budget process is finalized be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.5 Lettre de quatre syndicats municipaux et de l'Association des retraites
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre des quatre syndicats
municipaux et de l'Association des retraites, requerant de se presenter a la reunion
ouverte pour discuter de la question des retraites avant que Ie processus budgetaire ne
so it finalise, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 40.
Common Clerk/greffier communal