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2005-01-31_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-265 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - JANUARY 31, 2005 - 5:50 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; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent and Materials and Fleet Manager; 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 31 JANVIER 2005 A 17 H 50 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; D. Logan, responsable des achats et chef de I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile; 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. 1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of Common Council, held on January 10 and 17, 2005, 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 maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que les proces-verbaux des reunions du conseil communal tenues les 10 et 17 janvier 2005 soient approuves. 91-266 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 5.12, Awarding of Proposal to Lease City Arena for Summer Ice Programs. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it approuve, moyennant I'ajout du point 5.12 relatif a I'attribution de la soumission relative a la location de I'arena municipale aux fins de programmes d'ete presentes a la patinoire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Proclamations The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 6-12,2005 White Cane Week, and the month of February Rotary Month and Heart Month in The City of Saint John. 1.4 Proclamations Le maire proclame que la semaine du 6 au 12 fevrier 2005 est la semaine de la canne blanche et, que Ie mois de fevrier est Ie mois du Rotary et Ie mois du C03ur dans The City of Saint John. 1.5 Members' Comments Several Councillors congratulated Councillor Titus on his re-election as Chair of Saint John Energy. Councillor McGuire commented on the Minister of Housing's visit to the City and his announcement of a Canada Mortgage and Housing position to be located in Saint John. Councillor White announced that February is Black History Month. The Mayor welcomed Councillor Court back after his illness and Councillor Court thanked citizens and staff who sent flowers and greetings and thanked the Mayor for his letter of support for the West Side Post Office. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren Given that the Mayor and Council of The City of Saint John are committed to growing the economy of our community, the planned closure of the Canada Post facility (Station B) located in West Saint John represents a step backward in the life of our community; Given that the loss of the postal facility will limit the ability of citizens to access the full range of Canada Post services currently available and further; Given that local businesses rely on a full service postal facility in order to access timely and cost effective services and further; Given that the relocation of the full time positions will have a negative effect on the neighbourhood economy, Be it Therefore Resolved, that The City of Saint John object to the planned closure of Postal Station B in West Saint John and further request the President of Canada Post to intervene to maintain the operation as a full service facility. 91-267 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres Plusieurs conseillers felicitent Ie conseiller Titus de sa reelection en tant que president de Saint John Energy. Le conseiller McGuire mentionne que Ie ministre de I'Habitation a visite la ville et qu'il a annonce qu'un poste serait cree a Saint John au sein de la Societe canadienne d'hypotheques et de logement. Le conseiller White annonce que fevrier est Ie mois de I'histoire des Noirs. Le maire souhaite la bienvenue au conseiller Court qui est de retour a la suite d'un conge de maladie et ce dernier remercie les citoyens et les employes qui lui ont offert des fleurs et des cartes de V03UX et, remercie Ie maire de sa lettre d'appui relative au bureau de poste situe dans Ie quartier ouest. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Considerant que Ie maire et Ie conseil de The City of Saint John sont engages a la croissance de I'economie de la collectivite, la fermeture prevue de I'installation de Postes Canada (succursale B) situee dans Ie quartier ouest de Saint John, represente un pas en arriere dans I'histoire de notre collectivite; Considerant que la perte de I'installation postale limitera I'acces des citoyens a la gamme de services integraux offerte par Postes Canada a I'heure actuelle; Considerant que les entreprises locales se fient a une installation postale qui offre des services integraux auxquels elles peuvent acceder en temps opportun et de fayon economique; Considerant que la mutation des postes a temps plein entralnera des incidences negatives sur I'economie du quartier; Par ces motifs, qu'il so it resolu que The City of Saint John s'oppose a la fermeture prevue du bureau de poste (succursale B) dans Ie quartier ouest de Saint John et qu'elle fasse parvenir une demande aupres du president de la Societe canadienne des postes voulant qu'il intervienne afin de maintenir en place les operations de ladite installation pour offrir une gamme de services integraux. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.1 (a) Presentation - Mayor's Task Force on Systemic Financial Problems (b) Comments on Final Report from Robert Hickes Referring to a submitted report, Richard Oland, Chair of the Mayor's Task Force on Systemic Financial Problems, reviewed the purpose of the task force as being to seek input from local business, public sector and labor leaders on ways in which the City might address its long-term financial challenges. He advised that the Committee has completed its work and presented nine recommendations which are outlined in the report. Consideration was given to submitted comments from Robert Hickes, a member of the task force. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report of the Mayor's Task Force on Systemic Financial Problems and submitted comments on that report from Robert Hickes be referred to the City Manager for a report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-268 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 2.1 a) Presentation par Ie groupe de travail du maire relative aux problemes financiers habituels b) Commentaires formules par Robert Hickes relatifs au rapport final Se reportant au rapport presente, Richard Oland, president du groupe de travail du maire sur les problemes financiers habituels, precise que I'objectif du groupe de travail vise a inviter la collaboration des entreprises locales, du secteur public et des dirigeants syndicaux afin de determiner les demarches que la ville doit entreprendre pour affronter les defis financiers a long terme. II affirme que Ie comite a rempli son mandat et presente neuf recommandations telles qu'etablies dans son rapport. Examen des commentaires presentes par Robert Hickes, membre du groupe de travail. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie groupe de travail du maire sur les problemes financiers habituels et les commentaires relatifs audit rapport presentes par Robert Hickes, soit transmis au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.2 Presentation Operational Review Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager which reviewed the formation of the Operational Review Committee, its terms of reference and expressions of interest received to perform the review. The report advised that the proposal of Chartwelllnc. met and/or exceeded the expectations of the Committee. The Mayor reviewed the background of the formation of the Operational Review Committee, and introduced Alan Mitchell of Chartwelllnc., who presented his company's plan to implement the review as outlined in his submitted slide presentation. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Common Council engage the services of Chartwelllnc. and authorize the ad hoc Operational Review Committee to finalize the terms of the proposed contract consistent with Option 1 of Chartwell's submitted proposal and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the contract subject to the City Solicitor's review. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.1 (a) Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 1825 & 1827 Manawagonish Rd. The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to proposed zoning by-law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land located at 1825 & 1827 Manawagonish Rd. also identified as PID Numbers 396820,55107908 and 55006407 from "RF" Rural to "R-1 B" One Family Residential classification to permit the creation of two new lots for one family dwellings as requested by Paul and Mary Edith Melanson. 4.1 (b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its January 25, 2005 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 1825 & 1827 Manawagonish Rd. also identified as PID Numbers 396820, 55107908 and 55006407 from "RF" Rural to "R-1B" One Family Residential classification to permit the creation of two new lots for one family dwellings 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 favor of the re-zoning with no one presenting. 91-269 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at 1825-1827 Manawagonish Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 396820,55107908 and 55006407, from "RF" Rural to "R-1 B" One Family Residential classification be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at 1825-1827 Manawagonish Road, also identified as being PID Numbers 396820,55107908 and 55006407, from "RF" Rural to "R-1 B" One Family Residential classification be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.2 Presentation relative a I'examen operationnel Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general qui examine la creation du Comite special de I'examen operationnel, Ie cadre de reference et les declarations d'interet reyues afin d'effectuer I'examen. Le rapport indique que la proposition presentee par Chartwelllnc. repond aux attentes du comite ou les de passe. Le maire examine I'historique de la formation du Comite special de I'examen operationnel et presente Alan Mitchell de Chartwelllnc., qui discute des projets de son entreprise visant a mettre en 03uvre I'examen tel que precise dans la presentation de diapositives. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseil communal retienne les services de Chartwelllnc. et autorise Ie Comite special de I'examen operationnel a etablir les modalites du contrat propose conformement a I'option 1 de la proposition presentee par Chartwell et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer Ie contrat sous reserve d'une etude effectuee par I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.1a) Audience publique relative au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1825 et au 1827, chemin Manawagonish Le greffier communal indique que les avis necessaires ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee a I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain situee au 1825 et au 1827, chemin Manawagonish, portant les NID 396820,55107908 et 55006407, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'habitations unifamiliales << R-1 B >>, pour permettre I'amenagement de deux nouveaux lots destines a I'amenagement d'habitations unifamiliales, a la demande de Paul et Mary Edith Melanson. 91-270 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 4.1 b) Rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme 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 25 janvier 2005 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 1825 et au 1827, chemin Manawagonish, portant les NID 396820,55107908 et 55006407, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone d'habitations unifamiliales << R-1 B >>, pour permettre I'amenagement de deux nouveaux lots destines a I'amenagement d'habitations unifamiliales, a la demande de Paul et Mary Edith Melanson. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare, situee au 1825-1827, chemin Manawagonish et portant les NID 396820,55107908 et 55006407, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1 B >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare, situee au 1825-1827, chemin Manawagonish et portant les NID 396820,55107908 et 55006407, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1 B >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.2(a) Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Section 39 conditions - 25 Avon Court The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed amendment to the Section 39 Resolution at 25 Avon Court imposed on the November 19, 1973 re-zoning of the subject property also identified as PID Number 432864 to permit an addition to the existing one family dwelling as requested by Residential Contractors Ltd. with no written objections received. 4.2(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's January 25, 2005 meeting recommending the Section 39 amendment to permit the proposed addition to the existing one family dwelling in accordance with the submitted plans. 91-271 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed re-zoning with Bob Landry of Residential Contractors advocating for the proposed re-zoning on behalf of the owner. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Section 39 conditions imposed on the November 19, 1973 re-zoning of the subject property located at 25 Avon Court, also identified as PID Number 432864, to permit the proposed addition to the existing one family dwelling in accordance with the submitted plans. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.2a) Audience publique relative a la modification proposee aux conditions prevues a I'article 39 visant Ie 25, impasse Avon Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la proposition de modification de la resolution visee par I'article 39 concernant Ie 25, impasse Avon en vertu du rezonage, etabli Ie 19 novembre 1973, de ladite propriete portant Ie NID 432864 afin de permettre la construction d'un ajout a I'habitation unifamiliale existante, a la demande de Residential Contractors Ltd. et, qu'aucune opposition par ecrit n'a ete reyue. 4.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie lors de la reunion du comite tenue Ie 25 janvier 2005, a laquelle Ie comite a recommande I'approbation de la modification des conditions prevues a I'article 39 afin de permettre la construction de I'ajout propose a I'habitation unifamiliale existante conformement aux plans presentes. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage propose, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage propose et Bob Landry, de I'entreprise Residential Contractors, s'adresse au conseil afin d'appuyer Ie rezonage au nom du proprietaire. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseil communal modifie les conditions prevues a I'article 39, imposees Ie 19 novembre 1973 au rezonage de ladite propriete situee au 25, impasse Avon et portant Ie NID 432864, afin de permettre la construction de I'ajout propose a I'habitation unifamiliale existante, conformement aux plans presentes. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-272 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 5.1 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund - Proposed 2005 Operating & Capital Budget Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting the 2005 operating and capital budgets for the Water and Utility Fund. Mr. Beckett reviewed background information and presented the proposed budgets to Council as outlined in the submitted report. Councillor Court questioned the use of water meters and the ensuing implications to low income families. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the estimated revenue for the Water & Sewerage Utility for the year 2005 in the amount of $26,148,147. be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that estimate of expenses for the Water & Sewerage Utility for the year 2005 in the amount of $26,148,147. be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Court and Farren voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-Law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage" (Appendix "B") be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-Law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-Law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage" be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-Law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting Water & Sewerage". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Capital Budget for the year 2005 in the amount of $15,280,000., as set out in the submitted schedule of projects (Appendix "C"), be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.1 Fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts - budgets d'exploitation et d'immobilisations proposes pour 2005 Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general accompagne des budgets d'operations et d'immobilisations de 2005 relatifs au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. M. Beckett examine I'historique et presente au conseilles budgets proposes tels que precises dans Ie rapport presente. Le conseiller Court conteste I'utilisation de compteurs d'eau et les incidences de ces derniers sur les families a faible revenu. 91-273 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie calcul des recettes prevues pour Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2005 au montant de 26 148 147 $ so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'estimation des depenses pour Ie service du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour I'annee 2005 au montant de 26 148 147 $ so it approuvee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Farren votent contre. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> (Annexe << B >>) 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 concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> 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 concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie budget d'immobilisations pour I'annee 2005 au montant de 15 280 000 $, tel qu'etabli a la liste des projets presentee (Annexe << C >>), soit approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Pension Fund Investment Governance On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager responding to questions raised by Councillor Ferguson regarding governance of The City of Saint John Pension Plan investments at the January 17, 2004 meeting of Council be received and filed. Councillor Ferguson read from an unsubmitted prepared text expressing his opinion that the Pension Board performs due diligence and risk management in its administration of the Pension Fund, and that Council has a separate governance responsibility, and an equal obligation that requires diligent risk management which is different to that of the Pension Board governance. He subsequently withdrew his motion with the consent of the seconder. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Council appoint a committee of Council consisting of not less than three, and not more than five Council members, a 91-274 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 representative of the Board of Trade, representation from the community at large who possesses particular knowledge in this area of responsibility as may be determined by the committee, and a member stakeholder representative by February 28, 2005, and further that the primary function of this committee be to establish terms of reference which supports the risk management responsibility of Council by developing stringent guidelines to engage for service a qualified chartered accounting firm with expertise in due diligence to support Council's role with managing its risk with respect to the opportunities of issuing pension obligation bonds to address the unfunded liability of the Pension Fund, and that this agent be empowered to work with the Pension Board, the agent representing the Pension Board's due diligence, API, and any other agent that assists the Pension Board in helping it manage its risk, with recommended terms of reference for Council's approval. The Mayor, and Councillors McGuire, Titus, Tait and White, acknowledging that the suggestion may have merit, expressed their preference for the suggestion to be referred to the City Manager for review, noting that the Pension Board has yet to report back to Council. During discussions, Councillor Tait raised a point of order regarding Council members speaking out of turn which the Mayor acknowledged, restoring order. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance, Councillors Ferguson and Farren (on behalf of Council) investigate the possibility of issuing bonds to assist with the unfunded liability of the Pension Fund, and that they be authorized to seek any outside professional assistance that they deem necessary to do so. Question being taken, the motion was carried 5.2 Administration des placements de la caisse de retraite Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general visant a repondre aux questions soulevees par Ie conseillers Ferguson lors de la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 17 janvier 2005, relativement a I'administration des placements du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, so it accepte et classe. Le conseiller Ferguson, a I'aide de notes non presentees, exprime son opinion voulant que la Commission des pensions assure Ie controle diligent et la gestion du risque de I'administration de la caisse de retraite et que Ie conseil se voit octroyer la responsabilite de I'administration ainsi que I'obligation distinctes qui exigent la gestion assidue du risque autrement que I'administration assumee par la Commission des pensions. II retire ensuite sa proposition avec I'accord de I'appuyeur. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie conseil cree un comite, avant Ie 28 fevrier 2005, compose de trois a cinq membres du conseil, a savoir un representant de la Chambre de commerce, des representants de I'ensemble de la collectivite qui possedent des connaissances dans ce domaine de la responsabilite en particulier, tel que determine par Ie comite et, d'un membre representant les parties interessees et, de plus, que la fonction principale dudit comite vise a etablir Ie cadre de reference a I'appui de la responsabilite de la gestion du risque par Ie conseil en etablissant des lignes directrices rigoureuses visant a retenir les services d'une firme de comptables agrees reconnue, experte en matiere de controle diligent, afin d'appuyer Ie role du conseil visant la gestion du risque relativement aux emissions d'obligations du regime de retraite, dans Ie but de traiter Ie pass if non capitalise du regime de retraite et, que cette entite soit accordee les pouvoirs necessaires pour collaborer avec la Commission des pensions, Ie representant charge du controle diligent de la Commission des pensions, Ie representant de Asset Performance Inc., et tout autre representant qui porte assistance ala Commission des pensions relativement a la gestion du risque, en fonction du cadre de reference recommande aux fins d'approbation par Ie conseil. 91-275 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 Le maire et les conseillers McGuire, Titus, Tait et White reconnaissent que cette suggestion est peut-etre de merite, cependant, ils indiquent qu'ils preferent qu'elle so it transmise au directeur general aux fins d'etude et notent que la Commission des pensions n'a toujours pas presente son rapport au conseil. Lors des discussions, Ie conseiller Tait souleve une objection relative aux membres du conseil qui prennent la parole avant leur tour et, Ie maire reconnalt la situation et remet Ie conseil a I'ordre. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie directeur general, Ie commissaire aux finances et les conseillers Ferguson et Farren (de la part du Conseil) examinent la possibilite d'emettre des obligations afin de traiter Ie passif non capitalise du regime de retraite et, qu'ils soient autorises a retenir les services professionnels externes qu'ils jugent necessaires a ces fins. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.3 Presentation - Parking Commission Strategic Parking Plan Consideration was given to a report from BA Consulting Group prepared for the Saint John Parking Commission. Dwight Allaby, Vice Chair of the Parking Commission introduced Ralph Bond of BA Consulting who, referring to the submitted report, presented a strategic plan for the Saint John Parking Commission as described in his submitted report and slide presentation. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the strategic plan presented by BA Consulting Group be referred to the City Manager for a report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.3 Plan strategique relatif au stationnement presente par la Commission sur Ie stationnement Examen d'un rapport presente par I'entreprise BA Consulting Group prepare a I'intention de la Commission sur Ie stationnement. Dwight Allaby, vice-president de la Commission sur Ie stationnement, presente Ralph Bond de I'entreprise BA Consulting, qui, se reportant au rapport soumis, presente un plan strategique pour la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John tel qu'il est decrit dans Ie rapport et la presentation de diapositives soumise. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie plan strategique presente par BA Consulting Group so it transmis au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Tender Announcements On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Procurement Policy of The City of Saint John be modified to change the wording presently used in paragraph 6 of section 9 to read as follows; "If a public tender, the notice advertising the tender will be placed in the appropriate spot on the City's web page, and in such a fashion as to allow access and download by interested parties.", and in addition staff be allowed to discontinue the mandatory requirement for one day advertising of tenders for goods and services in the Telegraph Journal in favour of newspaper advertising only as required, in whatever newspaper and for whatever duration as deemed appropriate to encourage and generate competitive bidding. 91-276 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.3 Avis de soumissions Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la politique d'approvisionnement de The City of Saint John soit modifiee par Ie remplacement du libelle en vigueur a I'heure actuelle de I'article 9, paragraphe 6, par ce qui suit: << En ce qui a trait a la soumission publique, I'avis de publicite relatif a la soumission doit etre place a I'endroit adequat sur la page appropriee du site Web de la ville, de telle maniere a permettre aux parties interessees d'y acceder et de Ie telecharger. >> De plus, les employes seront permis de contourner I'exigence obligatoire etablie en vertu de la publicite exigee pour les soumissions de produits et services, d'un seul jour dans Ie journal Telegraph Journal, afin de favoriser la publicite qui puisse repondre aux exigences minimales etablies, dans n'importe quel journal et pour toute duree jugee adequate afin d'encourager et de generer la concurrence dans Ie domaine des soumissions. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 Tender for Cargo Van On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC, in the amount of $34,221.74, plus tax, for the supply of one only 2005 GMC Savana Cargo Van, in accordance with the specifications, and terms and conditions of the tender, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.4 Soumission relative a un camion de charge Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la soumission presentee par Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC, au montant de 34221,74 $, taxes en sus, pour la fourniture d'un seul camion de marque GMC Savana Cargo 2005, conformement aux specifications et aux modalites et conditions de la soumission, soit acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.5 Tender of Municipal Tractor On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender submitted by Saunders Equipment Ltd., for the supply of one only MT Trackless model MT5 municipal tractor complete with the options and accessories identified herein, and in the total amount of $125,187.20, plus tax, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Deputy Mayor Hooton declared a conflict of interest and withdrew from the meeting.) 5.5 Soumission relative a un tracteur municipal Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la soumission presentee par Saunders Equipment Ltd., pour la fourniture d'un seul tracteur municipal de marque MT Trackless MT5, y compris toutes les options et accessoires indiques dans ladite soumission, au montant total de 125 187,20 $, taxes en sus, soit acceptee. 91-277 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le maire suppleant Hooton annonce qu'il est possible qu'elle soit en conflit d'interet relativement a ce sujet et quitte la reunion.) 5.6 Lease of Space - Stall No. E at the City Market On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The City of Saint John enter into a lease of space for Stall "E" in The City Market with Lyn Van Tassel upon the terms and conditions as set out in the Lease submitted hereto; and 2. The City initiate a change to "The By-law Relating to the Market in The City of Saint John" by amending section 5(2) by adding "(c) Lyn Van Tassel", and 3. the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the Lease or any other document required to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Deputy Mayor Hooton re-entered the meeting.) 5.6 Location de I'etal nO << E >> au marche municipal Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John conclue Ie bail relatif a I'etal nO << E >> du marche municipal entre elle-meme et Lyn Van Tassel, conformement aux modalites et conditions precisees audit bail; 2. la ville apporte une modification a 1'<< Arrete concernant Ie marche municipal de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie paragraphe 5(2) par I'ajout du nom << c) Lyn Van Tassel >>; 3. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer Ie bail ou tout autre document requis afin de conclure cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le maire suppleant Hooton est de nouveau presente a la reunion.) 5.7 Sale of City Land - 93 Duke Street West On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John sell the land identified by PID Number 361667, and further described in the submitted report, to Janette M. MacDonald for $3,300. plus HST, on or before July 30, 2005 and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the transfer and all related documents to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.7 Vente d'un terrain municipal situe au 93, rue Duke Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John procede a la vente du terrain portant Ie NID 361667 et plus particulierement decrit au rapport presente, a Mme Janette M. MacDonald pour la somme de 3 300 $, TVH en sus, au plus tard Ie 30 juillet 2005, et que Ie maire et Ie 91-278 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert et toute documentation connexe afin de conclure ladite transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.8 Extension of Leases - Courtenay Bay Easements Numbers 188 & 192 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John agrees to accept the Saint John Port Authority's offer to extend the term of Lease Number 188 and Number 192 until December 31, 2007 at annual rates of $325. plus HST and $2,167. plus HST respectively. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.8 Prorogation de baux relatifs aux servitudes nOs 188 et 192 a Courtenay Bay Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John donne son assentiment a I'acceptation de I'offre presentee par l'Administration portuaire de Saint John visant a proroger la duree des baux nOs 188 et 192 jusqu'au 31 decembre 2007 aux taux annuels de 325 $ plus TVH et de 2 167 $ plus TVH, respectivement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.9 Municipal Services Easements - 20 Marsh St. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced tentative subdivision plan and to any necessary municipal services easements regarding the plan to consolidate a portion of the Canadian National Railway Company property in order to enlarge the existing Armour Transport property at 20 Marsh Street. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.9 Servitudes aux fins de services municipaux situees au 20, rue Marsh Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal accorde son assentiment au plan de lotissement provisoire presente avec photo reduite et a toute servitude aux fins de services municipaux relativement au projet de consolidation d'une parcelle du terrain appartenant a la Compagnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada afin d'agrandir la propriete existante appartenant a Armour Transport, situee au 20, rue Marsh. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.10 Approval of Grant - Seafarer's Mission On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve a grant of $1,500. to the Saint John Seafarers' Mission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-279 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 5.10 Approbation de subvention relative a la mission Gens de mer Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve une subvention au montant de 1 500 $ a I'intention de la mission Gens de mer. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.11 Radio Control Model Warship Combat Event Proposal On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising Council of the implications of permitting use of Rockwood Park for Radio Controlled Model Warship Combat events, having been referred at the December 20, 2004 Council meeting, and summarized below, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The First Arch has been the site for hosting a number of recreational and leisure events in Rockwood Park in the past. Staff supports this proposal and will work with the organizing committee to put on this event with the following stipulations: 1) Schedule and organize the event under the direction of the Rockwood Park programming staff. 2) Have in force a minimum of $1,000,000. in liability and property insurance, adding The City of Saint John named as additional insured, providing a 30 day notice of cancellation clause, and providing The City of Saint John with a certificate of insurance. 3) Abide by the safety protocols as outlined in the Radio Control Model Warship Combat Proposal and to the satisfaction of Rockwood Park Programming staff. 4) Use only steel/iron BB's which are zinc coated in compliance with Environment Canada recommendations. 5.11 Proposition presentee par les combattants de modeles navals par radiocommande Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general avisant Ie conseil des incidences touchant I'octroi de la permission afin de produire des evenements presentes par les combattants de modeles navals par radiocommande au parc Rockwood, reporte lors de la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 20 decembre 2004, et resume ci-dessous, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Certaines activites de loisirs ont eu lieu dans Ie passe au premier arc du parc Rockwood. Les employes appuient cette proposition et travailleront de concert avec Ie comite organisationnel afin de presenter cet evenement sous reserve des conditions suivantes : 5) I'evenement sera organise et la date fixee sous la direction des employes de programmation du parc Rockwood; 6) une police d'assurance sera souscrite d'une valeur de 1 000 000 $ en responsabilite civile et materielle, Ie nom de The City of Saint John doit apparaltre comme assure additionnel, une clause doit prevoir un avis d'annulation de 30 jours et un certificat d'assurance sera em is au nom de The City of Saint John; 7) les protocoles de securite seront respectes tels que soulignes dans la proposition presentee par les combattants de modeles navals par radiocommande et a la satisfaction des employes de programmation du parc Rockwood; 91-280 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 8) seules les balles a base chanfreinee d'acier ou de fer revetues de zinc seront utilisees conformement aux recommandations formulees par Environnement Canada. 5.12 Awarding of Proposal to Lease City Arena for Summer Ice Programs On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into an agreement with Pro Co Hockey Inc. for lease of a City arena, under the terms outlined in the proposal call and submission and summarized in the submitted Schedule "B" and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents. Councillor Chase suggested that the current contract be extended for one year until the Recreation Facilities Committee completes its work and make recommendations to Council. Councillor Tait proposed an amendment to the resolution, seconded by Councillor McGuire to which the Common Clerk responded that an amending motion must not be contrary to the original motion, at which time Councillor Tait withdrew his amendment. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, voting nay. (Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting) 5.12 Offre d'appel relative a la location de I'arena municipale aux fins de programmes d'ete pour la patinoire Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John conclue une convention de location avec Pro Co Hockey Inc., visant la location de I'arena municipale, sous reserve des modalites prevues a I'appel d'offres et aux soumissions et telles que resumees a I'annexe << B >> jointe et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise. Le conseiller Chase suggere que Ie contrat en vigueur so it proroge pour un an afin de permettre au Comite sur les installations de loisirs de terminer ses travaux et de formuler des recommandations a I'intention du conseil. Le conseiller Tait propose une modification a la resolution, appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire, a laquelle Ie greffier communal repond qu'une proposition modificatrice ne doit pas s'opposer a la proposition originale et Ie conseiller Tait retire donc sa proposition modificatrice. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Chase, Court, Ferguson et Farren votent contre. (Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion.) Remaining Agenda Items Referred to Next Meeting On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the following agenda items be referred to the next regular meeting of Council: 6.2 Marsh Creek & the Treasury Board's Federal Contaminated Sites Program (Councillor Chase) 6.3 Recommendations - Governance System Citizens Committee (Deputy Mayor Hooton) 6.4 Improved By-law Enforcement (Deputy Mayor Hooton) 9.1 Saint John Free Public Library Requesting Appointments to Board of Commissioners 9.2 Seniors Advisory Committee - Suggestions for Council 91-281 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 10.1 Request from Symphony New Brunswick for Funding 10.2 Letter from Theresa Luck Regarding Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks 10.3 Letter from Eric Teed Regarding Snow Plowing at Market Square Question being taken, the motion was carried. Points de I'ordre du jour non traites et reportes a la prochaine reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que les points de I'ordre du jour suivants soient reportes a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil : 6.2 Marsh Creek et Ie Programme des lieux contamines du gouvernement federal appuye par Ie Conseil du Tresor (conseiller Chase); 6.3 Recommandations formulees par Ie Comite des citoyens sur Ie systeme de gouvernance (maire suppleant Hooton); 6.4 Amelioration de I'execution des arretes (maire suppleant Hooton); 9.1 Demande presentee relative aux nominations pour sieger au Conseil des commissaires de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John; 9.2 Suggestions a I'intention du conseil presentees par Ie Comite consultatif des alnes; 10.1 Demande de subvention presentee par l'Orchestre symphonique du Nouveau- Brunswick; 10.2 Lettre reyue de Theresa Luck relative au deneigement et au deglayage des trottoirs; 10.3 Lettre reyue de Eric Teed relative au deneigement du square Market. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.1 Request for $1,000. Sponsorship for Women's Wellness Conference On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Common Council participate as a major sponsor in the Women's Wellness Conference described in the submitted letter from Deputy Mayor Hooton, by contributing $1,000. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.1 Demande de commandite au montant de 1 000 $ a I'intention du Women's Wellness conference [congres relatif au bien-etre des femmes] Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie conseil communal participe en tant que commanditaire au congres sur Ie bien-etre des femmes decrit dans la lettre presentee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton, en contribuant la somme de 1 000 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.1 (a) Traffic By-law Amendment - Westmorland Rd. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus 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", enacted on the 6th day of September, AD. 1977 amended with respect to truck routes 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 Traffic On Streets In The City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto". 91-282 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus 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", enacted on the 6th day of September, AD. 1977 amended with respect to truck routes 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 Traffic On Streets In The City of Saint John Made Under The Authority of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the documentation regarding the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.1 c) Modifications apportees a I'arrete concernant la circulation sur Ie chemin Westmorland Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant 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 >>, edicte Ie 6 septembre 1977, modifie relativement aux itineraires de camions, 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 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant 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 >>, edicte Ie 6 septembre 1977, modifie relativement aux itineraires de camions, 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 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la documentation reyue relativement au sujet susmentionne so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.2 Legal Session - Litigation Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 & The City of Saint John 10.2(4)(g) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor, Legal Session - Litigation Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 & The City of Saint John 10.2(4)(g), be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-283 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 7.2 Seance juridique relative au litige visant la Section locale 1182 du syndicat uni du transport contre The City of Saint John 10.2(4)g) Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par I'avocat municipal visant la seance juridique relative au litige concernant la Section locale 1182 du syndicat uni du transport contre The City of Saint John 10.2(4)g) so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.3 Legal Session - Litigation Mario Charlebois et al & The City of Saint John 10.2(4)(g) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor, Legal Session - Litigation Mario Charlebois et al & The City of Saint John 10.2(4)(g), be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.3 Seance juridique relative au litige visant Mario Charlebois et coli. c. The City of Saint John 10.2(4)g) Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par I'avocat municipal visant la seance juridique relative au litige dans I'affaire Mario Charlebois et coli. c. The City of Saint John 10.2(4)g) so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8.1 Update to Council - (a) 1295-1711 Sandy Point Road (b) 2260 Loch Lomond Road (Public Presentations Dec. 20, 2004) On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the proposed municipal plan amendments for 1295-1711 Sandy Point Road and 2260 Loch Lomond Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for reports and recommendations, and the necessary advertising be published with public hearings scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.1 Mise a jour devant Ie conseil relativement au bien-fonds suivants : a) 1295- 1711, chemin Sandy Point et b) 2260, chemin Loch Lomond (presentations publiques ayant eu lieu Ie 20 decembre 2004) Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que les modifications proposees au plan municipal visant Ie 1295-1711, chemin Sandy Point et Ie 2260, chemin Loch Lomond, soient transmises au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de rapport et de recommandations, que les avis necessaires soient publies et que les audiences publiques soient fixees au lundi 14 mars 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-284 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 8.2 (a) 3rd Reading Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment & (b) Zoning By-law Amendment- 360 Westmorland Road On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7.6 hectares (18.8 acres), located at 360 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Number 321596 and a portion of PID Number 324657 from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification; be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7.6 hectares (18.8 acres), located at 360 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Number 321596 and a portion of PID Number 324657 from Low Density Residential to Regional Centre classification; be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7.6 hectares (18.8 acres), located at 360 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Number 321596 and a portion of PID Number 324657, from "RS- 2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "SC" Shopping Centre classification be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. (c) Report from the City Manager - Section 39 Conditions On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren 1. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a seafood take-out and market on the 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 432203, be subject to the following conditions: a) The use of the site is limited to a seafood take-out and market; b) The developer must pave all parking areas, loading areas, manoeuvring areas and driveways with asphalt and enclose them with cast-in-place concrete curbs where necessary to protect the landscaped areas and to facilitate proper drainage; c) The developer must provide adequate site drainage facilities, including catch basins where necessary, in accordance with detailed drainage plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate, and the approved drainage plan must be attached to any application for building permit for the development; 91-285 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 2005/ LE 31 JANVIER 2005 d) The developer must provide all utilities underground, including power and telephone from the existing overhead lines on Rothesay Road or Drury Cove Road; e) The developer must landscape all disturbed areas of the site not occupied by buildings, driveways, walkways, parking or loading areas, including a minimum of 5 metres (16.5 feet) inside the front property line abutting Rothesay Road; and the required landscaping must extend onto the Rothesay Road and Drury Cove Road rights-of-way to the edge of the travelled road; f) The developer must connect any building on the site to municipal water and sewer; g) The developer must pay to the City a trunk sewer levy of $2,000 per 1,000 square feet of building floor area, which must be in the form of a certified cheque delivered to the Development Officer at the time of submission of the application for building permit for any building on the subject site; h) Exterior lighting must be designed and constructed in a manner that prevents rays of light from shining onto adjacent properties; i) The site shall not be developed except in accordance with detailed site plans and building elevations plans, prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating the location of all buildings and structures, parking areas, driveways, loading areas, signs, exterior lighting, exterior building materials and finishes, landscaped areas and other site features; and such site plan must be attached to any building permit for the development, other than site preparation; j) All site improvements as shown on the approved plans, except for landscaping, must be completed prior to the opening of the facility for business; and landscaping must be completed within one year of building permit approval; and further that upon the rezoning of the area, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions identified herein. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 7.6 hectares (18.8 acres), located at 360 Westmorland Road, also identified as being PID Number 321596 and a portion of PID Number 324657, from "RS- 2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "SC" Shopping Centre classification be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time, by title the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". (d) Planning Advisory Committee Recommendation for Proposed Subdivision - 360 Westmorland Road On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the subdivision of the subject site with respect to the widening of the Westmorland Road public street right-of-way and any required municipal services easements and public utility easements, but that Council not assent to the proposed new public street. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-286 COMMON COUNCIL 1 REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 20051 LE 31 JANVIER 2005 On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the report from the Planning Advisory Committee recommending the proposed amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law, imposition of amended Section 39 conditions, and amended subdivision assent, with respect to the application of Horizon Management Ltd. at 360 Westmorland Road be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8.2 a) Troisieme lecture de modifications apportees a I'arrete concernant Ie plan municipal et b) a I'arrete sur Ie zonage, visant Ie 360, chemin Westmorland Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7,6 hectares (18,8 acres), situee au 360, chemin Westmorland, portant Ie NID 321596 et une partie du NID 324657, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7,6 hectares (18,8 acres), situee au 360, chemin Westmorland, portant Ie NID 321596 et une partie du NID 324657, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de centre regional, 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 au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller White 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 7,6 hectares (18,8 acres), situee au 360, chemin Westmorland, et portant Ie NID 321596 et une partie du NID 324657, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. c) Rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU qu'en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, Ie projet d'amenagement d'un centre commercial sur la parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 7,6 hectares (18,8 acres), situee au 360, chemin Westmorland et portant Ie NID 321596 et une partie du NID 324657, cependant, a I'exception d'une parcelle portant Ie NID 324657, d'une largeur d'environ 15 metres (50 pieds), d'une superficie totale d'environ 2 388 metres carres, longeant la limite nord-est du terrain adjacent ala propriete appartenant a J.D. Irving Limited (NID 55151245), so it assujetti a une convention stipulant les conditions suivantes : 91-287 COMMON COUNCIL 1 REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 20051 LE 31 JANVIER 2005 a) I'amenagement du terrain se limite a un centre commercial qui correspond a une surface de plancher maximale de 16730 metres carres (180000 pieds carres) situe dans un ou plusieurs immeubles; b) Ie promoteur doit asphalter toutes les aires de stationnement, les aires de chargement et de man03uvre et toutes les voies d'acces et prevoir des bordures de beton coulees sur place pour proteger les espaces paysagers et faciliter Ie drainage; c) Ie promoteur doit assurer des installations de drainage adequates conformement a un plan de drainage detaille prepare par Ie promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; d) Ie promoteur doit prevoir des installations d'utilite publique souterraines, y compris les services d'electricite et de telephone, a partir des lignes aeriennes existantes au chemin Westmorland; e) Ie promoteur doit prevoir I'amenagement paysager des aires perturbees de I'emplacement ou il n'y a pas de batiments, de voies d'acces, d'allees pietonnieres, d'aires de stationnement ou de chargement, ainsi que la parcelle de six metres (20 pieds) a I'interieur de la limite frontale donnant sur Ie chemin Westmorland; I'amenagement paysager exige doit se prolonger sur Ie droit de passage, a partir de la rue municipale jusqu'a la bordure ou Ie trottoir; f) Le promoteur do it prolonger la bordure et Ie trottoir Ie long de la limite laterale integrale de I'emplacement donnant sur Ie chemin Westmorland a partir de I'extremite de la bordure ou du trottoir situes a I'entree de I'immeuble de l'Association canadienne des automobilistes et, Ie chemin Westmorland do it etre elargi afin de prevoir une voie speciale pour tourne-a-gauche, Ie tout conformement aux plans detailles prepares par Ie promoteur et assujettis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; g) Le promoteur do it installer des feux de circulation a I'intersection du chemin Westmorland et de I'entree de I'amenagement regles a partir d'un seul controleur conjointement avec les feux de circulation existants situes a I'entree de l'Association canadienne des automobilistes (CAA); h) Ie promoteur doit prolonger Ie reseau d'eau et d'egouts et des eaux pluviales afin de desservir I'emplacement en question conformement aux plans detailles prepares par Ie promoteur et sujet a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef; i) Ie promoteur doit transmettre a la ville une garantie, en forme de lettre de credit, au montant qui sera determine par I'ingenieur municipal en chef, afin de s'assurer que les travaux sont executes conformement aux alineas f), g) et h) susmentionnes et que les travaux de construction de la voie d'entree sont termines conformement aux normes municipales en vigueur et, telle garantie doit etre deposee avant Ie debut des travaux de lotissement effectues audit emplacement; j) I'emplacement do it etre amenage conformement aux plans de situation et aux plans d'elevation detailles, prepares par Ie promoteur et sujets a I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement, indiquant I'emplacement de tous les batiments, les aires de stationnement, les voies d'acces, les aires de chargement, les affiches, I'eclairage exterieur, les materiaux exterieurs des batiments et la finition, les espaces paysagers et les autres caracteristiques de I'emplacement; tel plan d'amenagement do it accompagner tout permis de construction relatif a I'amenagement, autre que les travaux de preparation du terrain; k) tous les travaux indiques sur les plans approuves, a I'exception de I'amenagement paysager, doivent etre executes avant I'ouverture de I'installation aux fins commerciales; I'amenagement paysager do it etre termine au plus tard un an suivant la date d'approbation du permis de construction; I) Ie promoteur et tout proprietaire subsequent do it aviser tous les camionneurs, les entrepreneurs et les sous-entrepreneurs qu'ils doivent obeir aux exigences prevues a I'arrete concernant la circulation dans les rues de Saint John 91-288 COMMON COUNCIL 1 REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 20051 LE 31 JANVIER 2005 relativement a I'usage adequat des itineraires de camions prevus pendant I'execution des travaux de construction ainsi qu'au cours de I'exploitation du centre commercial. de plus, a la suite du rezonage du secteur, les terrains ainsi que tout batiment ou construction qui s'y trouvent, doivent etre amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition et aux conditions qui y sont stipulees. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller White 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 7,6 hectares (18,8 acres), situee au 360, chemin Westmorland, et portant Ie NID 321596 et une partie du NID 324657, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. d) Recommandations formulees par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme relatives au lotissement propose visant Ie 360, chemin Westmorland Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie conseil communal accorde son assentiment au lotissement dudit emplacement relativement a I'agrandissement du droit de passage situe sur Ie chemin public Westmorland ainsi que toute servitude exigee aux fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique cependant, que Ie conseil refuse d'accorder son assentiment a la nouvelle rue publique proposee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, recommandant les modifications proposees au plan municipal et a I'arrete sur Ie zonage, I'imposition de la modification des conditions prevues a I'article 39 et la modification de I'assentiment visant Ie lotissement, relativement a la demande deposee par Horizon Management Ltd., visant Ie 360, chemin Westmorland, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8.3 3rd Reading Traffic By-law Amendment - North Market Street On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson 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", enacted on the 6th day of September, A.D. 1977 amended with respect to North Market Street 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 Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire 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" enacted on the 6th day of 91-289 COMMON COUNCIL 1 REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JANUARY 31 20051 LE 31 JANVIER 2005 September, A.D. 1977 amended with respect to North Market Street 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". 8.3 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la circulation relativement a la rue North Market Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant 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 >>, edicte Ie 6 septembre 1977, modifie relativement a la rue North Market, 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. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant 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 >>, edicte Ie 6 septembre 1977, modifie relativement a la rue North Market, 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 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 >>. Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m., February 1, 2005 Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 24 h 20 Ie 1 er fevrier 2005. Common Clerk/greffier communal