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2005-02-14_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-290 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - FEBRUARY 14, 2005- 6:25 p.m. present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, and White - and - 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Comptroller; 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; 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 14 FEVRIER 2005 A 18 H 25 Sont presents: Norman McFarlane, maire Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire et White et 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; G. Yeomans, controleur; 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; 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on January 31,2005, be approved with the addition of Councillor Farren's name to the resolution of item number 5.2, and the notation that the Councillors are contributing on Council's behalf. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Court asked that a prayer be read at the opening of Council meeting in the absence of a representative from a Church. 1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 31 janvier 2005 so it approuve moyennant I'ajout du nom du 91-291 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 conseiller Farren a la resolution du point nO 5.2 et d'une note indiquant que les conseillers contribuent au nom du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court demande qu'une priere so it lue a I'ouverture de la reunion du conseil en I'absence d'un representant d'eglise. 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 1.6, Appointments to Committees. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 1.6, Nominations aux comites. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Proclamations The Mayor proclaimed the Month of February, 2005, to be "Junior Achievement Month" and the week of February 14-21 as "Heritage Week" and February 21,2005 as "Heritage Day" in The City of Saint John. 1.4 Proclamations Le maire proclame que Ie mois de fevrier 2005 est Ie << mois des jeunes entrepreneurs >>, la semaine du 14 au 21 fevrier est la << semaine du patrimoine >> et Ie 21 fevrier 2005 est Ie << jour du patrimoine >> dans The City of Saint John. 1.5 Members' Comments The Mayor congratulated the Y's Men on their 80th anniversary and thanked them for their years of service to the City of Saint John. The Mayor presented a certificate to Ralph Gilbert, the first member of the Water and Wastewater staff to have achieved internationally recognized level three certification in anyone of the four water and wastewater disciplines. Deputy Mayor Hooton announced various art exhibits throughout the City. Councillor McGuire thanked Jack Keir and John Wallace for their work in creating new skating rinks at Market Slip and Loyalist Plaza. 1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres Le maire felicite Ie club de service Y's Men a I'occasion de son 80e anniversaire et Ie remercie des nombreuses annees de services rendus a The City of Saint John. Le maire presente un certificat a Ralph Gilbert, Ie premier membre du personnel de gestion de I'eau potable et des eaux usees a avoir atteint Ie troisieme niveau de certification, reconnue a I'echelle internationale, dans un des quatre domaines relatifs a la gestion de I'eau potable et des eaux usees. Le maire suppleant Hooton annonce les diverses expositions d'art presentees partout dans la ville. 91-292 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Le conseiller McGuire remercie Jack Keir et John Wallace de leur travail visant la creation de nouvelles patinoires au Market Slip et a la Loyalist Plaza. 1.6 Appointments to Committees On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the following individuals be appointed to the Committees as indicated: Terry Cornfield and William Bambury to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term of three years. Leslie Oland and Dr. Robert McKinnon to the Greater Saint John Community Arts Board for a term of three years. Gerry O'Brien, Peter Gaulton and Ralph Holyoke to the Trade and Convention Centre Oversight Committee for a term of three years. Pat Darrah, Richard Oland, Daryl Wilson, Joe Flynn, Russell Wilson and Wendy Conners-Beckett to the Jeux Canada Games Foundation for a term of three years. Councillor McGuire, Colleen Knudson and Monica Chaperlain to PRO Kids for a term of two years. Malcolm Sommerville to the Saint John Free Public Library for a term of three years. Terry Albright to the Saint John Non-Profit Housing for a term of three years. Councillor White to the Mutual Interest Local 771 Committee for the duration of the contract. Councillor Chase to the Saint John Parking Commission for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.6 Nominations aux comites Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie comite des candidatures, les personnes suivantes soient nommees pour sieger aux comites suivants, tel qu'indique. Terry Cornfield et William Bambury au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme pour une duree de trois ans. Leslie Oland et Dr Robert McKinnon au Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John pour une duree de trois ans. Gerry O'Brien, Peter Gaulton et Ralph Holyoke au Comite de surveillance du centre des congres pour une periode de trois ans. Pat Darrah, Richard Oland, Daryl Wilson, Joe Flynn, Russell Wilson et Wendy Conners- Beckett a la fondation Jeux Canada Games pour une periode de trois ans. Le conseiller McGuire, Colleen Knudson et Monica Chaperlain au Comite sur I'organisme P.R.O. Kids pour une periode de deux ans. Malcolm Sommerville au Conseil des commissaires de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans. Terry Albright au Comite de logement sans but lucratif, pour une periode de trois ans. Le conseiller White au Comite des interets mutuels, section locale nO 771, pour la duree du contrat. 91-293 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Le conseiller Chase a la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, pour une peri ode de trois ans. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.1 Presentation - Sub Committee on Substandard Housing Gregor Hope, Chair of the Housing Committee, Business Community Anti Poverty Initiative and a member of the Sub Standard Housing Committee; Randy Hatfield, Executive Director of the Human Development Council; Kit Hickey, Executive Director of Housing Alternatives Inc., and Bill Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services presented statistics on substandard housing in the City and made recommendations as outlined in the submitted report. On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the submitted presentation be referred to the City Manager to establish a policy document for the City on the issue of substandard housing. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.1 Presentation don nee par Ie sous-comite sur I'habitat defectueux Gregor Hope, president du Comite de I'habitation et de I'initiative contre la pauvrete du secteur des affaires et membre du Comite sur I'habitat defectueux, Randy Hatfield, directeur executif du conseil sur Ie developpement humain, Kit Kichkey, Directeur executif de I'organisme Logement alternatif et Bill Edwards, commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection presentent des statistiques relatives a I'habitat defectueux dans la ville et les recommandations soulignees dans Ie rapport presente. Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la presentation soumise soit transmise au directeur general aux fins d'elaboration et de redaction d'une politique a I'intention de la ville sur la question de I'habitat defectueux. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.1 (a) Public Hearing - Municipal Plan Amendment (b) Zoning By-law Amendment - 945 Rothesay Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to proposed Municipal Plan amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re- designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification and proposed zoning by-law amendment to re-zone the same parcel of land from "RF" Rural to "B-2" General Business classification to permit the development of a seafood and take-out restaurant as requested by Kevin Lomax. (c) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its February 8, 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-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203, and re-zone the same parcel of land from "RF" Rural to "B-2" General Business with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Elizabeth Cann of Rothesay Road questioning the landscape plan and the fayade of the proposed building. 91-294 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning no one presenting. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", amending Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, by re-designating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203 from Low Density Residential to Service Corridor classification be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" . On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson 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 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203, from "RF" Rural 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 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 9800 square metres (2.4 acres), located at 945 Rothesay Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 432203, from "RF" Rural 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". On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above matter be received for information, and that security on landscaping be added to Section 39 conditions for third reading. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-295 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 4.1 a) Audience publique relative a la modification du plan municipal b) Modification de I'arrete relatif au zonage visant Ie 945, chemin Rothesay Le greffier communal indique que les avis necessaires ont ete publies relativement aux modifications proposees au plan municipal et a I'arrete sur Ie zonage en modifiant I'annexe 2-A, Plan d'amenagement futur des terres, afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 800 metres carres (2,4 acres), situee au 945, chemin Rothesay et faisant partie du NID 432203, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service et, a la modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage afin de rezoner la meme parcelle pour faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> pour permettre I'amenagement d'un restaurant de fruits de mer avec comptoir de mets a apporter, a la demande de Kevin Lomax. c) Rapport du 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 8 fevrier 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 a la modification de I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement municipal afin de faire passer la designation d'une parcelle de terrain, d'une superficie d'environ 9 800 metres carres (2,4 acres) situee au 945, chemin Rothesay, et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 432203, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service et, au rezonage de la meme parcelle pour la faire passer de zone rurale << RF >> a zone generale commerciale << B-2 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39; Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et Elizabeth Cann, residant sur Ie chemin Rothesay, souleve des questions relatives a I'amenagement paysager et a la fayade prevus de I'immeuble propose. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier I'annexe 2-A, Plan d'amenagement futur des terres, une parcelle de terrain situee au 945, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie d'environ 9800 metres carres (2,4 acres) et portant Ie NID 432203, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, visant a modifier I'annexe 2-A, Plan d'amenagement futur des terres, une parcelle de terrain situee au 945, chemin Rothesay, d'une superficie d'environ 9800 metres carres (2,4 acres) et portant Ie NID 432203, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> en modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle 91-296 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9 800 metres carres (2,4 acres), situee au 945, chemin Rothesay et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 432203, en vue de la faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone rurale << RF >> 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 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 9 800 metres carres (2,4 acres), situee au 945, chemin Rothesay et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 432203, en vue de la faire passer de zone rurale << RF >> 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 >>. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la correspondance relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif et, qu'un cautionnement so it exige relativement a I'amenagement paysager en vertu des conditions imposees par I'article 39 et, que cette exigence soit ajoutee en troisieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.2 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment- 880 Latimore Lake Road 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 with an area of approximately 104 hectares, located at 880 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being PID Number 00433367, from "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural Residential classification to permit the development of a rural residential subdivision in various phases over time as requested by Douglas Cyr and Kimberly Wilson. (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 February 8, 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 with an area of approximately 104 hectares, located at 880 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being PID Number 00433367, from "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural Residential 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 favor of the re-zoning with Tim Kennedy, the Solicitor for the applicant advocating for the proposal. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 104 hectares, located at 880 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being PID Number 00433367, from "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and 91-297 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Mobile Home Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural 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 White 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 104 hectares, located at 880 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being PID Number 00433367, from "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban Residential and "RF" Rural to "RR" One Family Rural 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information and that third reading not be given until written confirmation is received from the Departments of Health and Environment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Farren withdrew from the meeting before the vote on the above amendment). 4.2 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 880, chemin Latimore Lake Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 104 hectares, situee au 880, chemin Latimore Lake et portant Ie NID 00433367, afin de la faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un lotissement residentiel construit en plusieurs phases au fil du temps, a la demande de Douglas Cyr et Kimberly Wilson. b) Rapport du 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 8 fevrier 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 d'une superficie d'environ 104 hectares, situee au 880, chemin Latimore Lake et portant Ie NID 00433367, afin de la faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>. 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, et Tim Kennedy, avocat du demandeur, preconise la proposition. 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 91-298 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 880, chemin Lake Latimore et portant Ie NID 00433367, d'une superficie d'environ 104 hectares, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 White 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 880, chemin Lake Latimore et portant Ie NID 00433367, d'une superficie d'environ 104 hectares, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> et de zone rurale << RF >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif et que la troisieme lecture de I'arrete n'ait lieu que lorsqu'une lettre de confirmation soit reyue du Ministere de la Sante et du Ministere de l'Environnement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Farren se retire de la reunion avant qu'on ne procede au vote relativement a la modification susmentionnee.) 4.3 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 4349 Loch Lomond Road (Councillor Farren re-entered the meeting). 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 with an area of approximately 3500 square metres, located at 4349 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00352997, from "P" Park and "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification to zone the entire church property to the same institutional category as requested by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint John. (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 February 8, 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 with an area of approximately 3500 square metres, located at 4349 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00352997, from "P" Park and "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. 91-299 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 3500 square metres, located at 4349 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00352997, from "P" Park and "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 3500 square metres, located at 4349 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 00352997, from "P" Park and "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.3 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage du terrain situe au 4349, chemin Loch Lomond (Le conseiller Farren se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 3 500 metres carres, situee au 4349, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 00352997, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc <> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, afin de modifier Ie zonage de I'entiere propriete appartenant a I'eglise pour correspondre a la categorie a vocation collective susmentionnee, a la demande de I'eveque de l'Eglise catholique de Saint John. b) Rapport du 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 8 fevrier 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 d'une superficie d'environ 3 500 metres carres situee au 4349, chemin Loch Lomond et faisant partie du terrain portant Ie NID 00352997, pour faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc <> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. 91-300 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court 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 3 500 metres carres, situee au 4349, chemin Loch Lomond, et faisant partie d'une parcelle du terrain portant Ie NID 00352997, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc <> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton 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 3 500 metres carres, situee au 4349, chemin Loch Lomond, et faisant partie d'une parcelle du terrain portant Ie NID 00352997, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de parc <> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.4 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - "1-4" Heavy Industrial Park Zone The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to proposed zoning by-law amendment text amendment at various locations in the "1-4" Heavy Industrial Park zone regarding the storage of acetylene gas to permit the storage of acetylene gas and other gasses, while continuing to prohibit their manufacture as requested by Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. (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 February 8, 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 amend subsection 650(2) of the Zoning By-law by: deleting the words "acetylene gas manufacture or storage" and replacing them with the words "acetylene gas manufacture", and deleting the words "gas manufacture and storage" and replacing them with the words "gas manufacture". 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. 91-301 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by amending subsection 650(2) by deleting the words "acetylene gas manufacture or storage" and replacing them with the words "acetylene gas manufacture", and deleting the words "gas manufacture and storage" and replacing them with the words "gas manufacture" 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" by amending subsection 650(2) by deleting the words "acetylene gas manufacture or storage" and replacing them with the words "acetylene gas manufacture", and deleting the words "gas manufacture and storage" and replacing them with the words "gas manufacture" 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 White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.4 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant la zone de parc d'industrie lourde << 1-4 >> Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee au libelle de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement a diverses sections de la zone de parc d'industrie lourde << 1-4 >>, visant I'entreposage du gaz acetylene, afin de permettre I'entreposage du gaz acetylene et d'autres gaz, toutefois la fabrication de ces gaz est toujours interdite, a la demande de Parcs industriels de Saint John. b) Rapport du 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 8 fevrier 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 modifie Ie paragraphe 650(2) de I'arrete sur Ie zonage de la maniere suivante : la suppression des termes << la fabrication ou I'entreposage du gaz acetylene >> et Ie rem placement par les termes << la fabrication du gaz acetylene >> et, la suppression des termes << la fabrication et I'entreposage du gaz >> et leur rem placement par les termes << la fabrication de gaz >>. 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 White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John, modifiant Ie paragraphe 650(2) par la suppression des termes << la fabrication ou I'entreposage du gaz acetylene >> et par leur 91-302 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 remplacement des termes << la fabrication du gaz acetylene >> et, par la suppression des termes << la fabrication et I'entreposage de gaz et par leur rem placement des termes << la fabrication de gaz >>, 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 paragraphe 650(2) par la suppression des termes << la fabrication ou I'entreposage du gaz acetylene >> et par leur remplacement des termes << la fabrication du gaz acetylene >> et, par la suppression des termes << la fabrication et I'entreposage de gaz et par leur rem placement des termes << la fabrication de gaz >>, 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 White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.1 Water Street - TenderlConstruction Schedule On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising Council of the proposed schedule for public tendering and reconstruction of Water Street including work on underground water, sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure on a portion of Prince William Street between Queen Street and Water Street be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.1 Calendrier des soumissions et de la construction relatif a la rue Water Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie rapport presente a I'intention du conseil par Ie directeur general, etablissant Ie calendrier des soumissions et des travaux de refection prevus pour la rue Water, y compris les travaux visant les canalisations souterraines d'eau potable, d'egouts et d'eaux pluviales, sur une partie de la rue Prince William, entre les rues Queen et Water, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Engagement of Engineering Consultants - 2005 Capital Program On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, notwithstanding the City's Procurement Policy for engagement of Professional Services, Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of engineering consultants to carry out design and construction management services for the 2005 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital Programs with the proposed consultants identified in the "Consultant Engagements" outlined in the submitted report. 91-303 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.2 Nomination d'ingenieurs-conseils relativement au programme d'immobilisation de 2005 Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, nonobstant la politique d'approvisionnement de la ville relativement au recours a des services professionnels, Ie conseil autorise Ie personnel a entretenir des negociations relativement au recours a des ingenieurs-conseils afin d'effectuer les services de gestion visant la conception et la construction au moyen du programme de fonds relatif au service d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2005 et Ie programme de fonds general d'immobilisation, les conseillers etant identifies au tableau indiquant les services de conseillers inclus dans Ie rapport presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Contract 2005-1 - Churchill Heights - Water Storage Reservoir On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2005-1, Churchill Heights Water Storage Reservoir be awarded to the low tenderer, Landmark Structures Co., at its tendered price of $2,195,350. 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. 5.3 Contrat nO 2005-1 relatif au reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2005-1, relatif au reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 2 195 350 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 Contract 2004-15 - Churchill Heights Water Storage Reservoir - Pipeline On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2004-15, Churchill Heights Water Storage Reservoir - Pipework be awarded to the low tenderer, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of $123,979., 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. 5.4 Contrat nO 2004-15 relatif aux travaux de canalisation du reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2004-15, relatif aux travaux de canalisation du reservoir de retenue d'eau situe a Churchill Heights, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, au prix offert de 123979 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee. 91-304 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.5 Request for Proposals 2004-083610P - Conceptual Design - Fire Training Facility On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager Common Council award RFP 2004-08361 OP, Conceptual Design - Fire Training to D.F.S. Inc. /Deschenes & Fish Architects at its price of $81,900. plus HST; that the appropriate purchase order be issued; and that the other proponents be thanked for making a submission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.5 Demande d'appel d'offres nO 2004-08361 OP relative a la conception de I'emplacement prevu pour la formation visee par les services d'incendie Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil octroie Ie contrat relatif a la demande d'appel d'offres nO 2004- 083610P, relativement a la conception de I'emplacement prevu pour la formation visee par les services d'incendie, aux architectes Deschenes et Fish de la firme D.F.S. Inc., au prix offert de 81 900 $, TVH en sus, que Ie bon de commande adequat so it em is et, que les autres soumissionnaires soient remercies de leur soumission. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.6 Proposed Amendments Special Purposes Fund - P.R.O. Kids Program On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposed amendments to the "P.R.O. Kids - Special Purposes Fund", as indicated in Schedule "B", be adopted. The Mayor thanked the towns of Grand Bay-Westfield and Quispamsis for joining the P.R.O. Kids Program. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.6 Modifications proposees au fonds d'activites speciales du programme P.R.O. Kids Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, les modifications proposees au fonds d'activites speciales du programme P.R.O. Kids, telles qu'indiquees a I'annexe <>, soient approuvees. Le maire remercie les vi lies de Grand Bay-Westfield et Quispamsis de leur adhesion au programme P.R.O. Kids. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.7 Travel Policy for Elected Officials On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the revised Travel Policy for Elected Officials as submitted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-305 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 5.7 Politique sur les deplacements des elus municipaux Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve la politique sur les deplacements des elus municipaux, telle que deposee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.8 Proposed Public Hearing Date - 233 Britain Street On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning at 233 Britain Street be set for Monday, March 14,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.8 Date prevue d'une audience publique relativement au 233, rue Britain Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la date d'une audience publique relative au projet de rezonage visant Ie 233, rue Britain soit fixee au lundi 14 mars 2005 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.9 Amendment of Lease - Lyn Van Tassell to Marianne Beckwith Jones On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John assign its Lease of Space - Stall "E" in the City Market with Lyn Van Tassell to Marianne Beckwith Jones effective March 1, 2005, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to finalize the assignment. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.9 Modification de la cession du bail au nom de Lyn Van Tassell a Marianne Beckwith Jones Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John cede Ie bail de location de I'etal nO << E >>, situe au marche municipal, et conclu entre elle-meme et Lyn Van Tassell, a Marianne Beckwith Jones, que ladite cession de bail entre en vigueur Ie 1 er mars 2005 et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise afin de conclure ladite cession. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.1 Marsh Creek and The Treasury Board's Federal Contaminated Sites Program On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that upon appointment of a Councillor to the portfolio of environment that he or she be requested on behalf of Council to request and lobby change to the Treasury Board's Federal Contaminated Sites Program, and this additional information be brought to the attention of MP Paul Zed accompanied with Council's appreciation for his concern and efforts on this matter to date. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-306 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 6.1 Marsh Creek et Ie Programme des lieux contamines du gouvernement federal Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que suite a la nomination d'un conseiller au portefeuille de I'environnement, que ce dernier so it demande, au nom du conseil, d'exercer une pression aupres du gouvernement dans Ie but d'apporter des modifications au Programme des lieux contamines du gouvernement federal, appuye par Ie Conseil du Tresor et, que cette information supplementaire soit apportee a I'attention du depute Paul Zed, en soulignant I'appreciation du conseil des demarches qu'il a entreprises jusqu'a maintenant relativement a cette affaire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.2 Recommendations - Governance System Citizens Committee On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Governance System Citizens' Committee report be referred to the City Manager to develop alternatives for the distribution of a mixed system of election. Deputy Mayor Hooton raised a point of order as debate had commenced on the issue when no debate was called for, and Councillor Court raised another point of order saying that the motion invited debate, to which the Mayor responded by clarifying the motion. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Governance System Citizens' Committee report be referred to the City Manager to gather more information on possible scenarios for the distribution of a mixed system given the particular geography of the City, to assist in future debate on governance systems. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Ferguson voting nay. 6.2 Recommandations du Comite des citoyens sur Ie systeme de gouvernance Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapporte presente par Ie Comite des citoyens sur Ie systeme de gouvernance soit transmis au directeur general dans Ie but de concevoir d'autres moyens visant la redistribution de circonscriptions au sein d'un systeme electoral mixte. Le maire suppleant Hooton souleve une objection, a savoir, Ie debat de la question est commence avant que soit invite un tel debat et, Ie conseiller Court souleve une autre objection, a savoir, la proposition, de sa propre initiative, invite ledit debat et, Ie maire repond et clarifie la proposition. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite des citoyens sur Ie systeme de gouvernance so it transmis au directeur general dans Ie but de recueillir davantage de renseignements sur les scenarios possibles visant la redistribution de circonscriptions au sein d'un systeme electoral mixte, etant donne la geographie particuliere de la ville et, afin d'assister a I'avenir aux de bats relatifs aux systemes de gouvernance. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Ferguson votent contre. 91-307 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 6.3 Improved Bylaw Enforcement On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor Hooton requesting that Common Council appoint an Advisory Committee to evaluate and recommend streamlined enforcement mechanisms and needed by-law improvements for municipal by-laws that regulate matters such as noise, garbage, pan handling, dog control etc. that impact on the quality of life in our City neighbourhoods be referred to the Nominating Committee. Councillor McGuire noted that he would like to include substandard housing in the list of by-laws. Councillor Farren expressed his interest in being a member of the Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.3 Amelioration de I'efficacite visant I'execution des arretes Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton relative a la creation par Ie conseil d'un comite consultatif afin d'evaluer et de recommander des mecanismes ameliores et plus efficaces visant I'execution des arretes municipaux en matiere de la reglementation du bruit, des dechets, de la mendicite, de la surveillance des chiens, etc., questions qui touchent la qualite de la vie dans les quartiers de la ville, soit transmise au comite des candidatures. Le conseiller McGuire indique qu'il souhaite inclure la question de I'habitat defectueux sur la liste des arretes. Le conseiller Farren exprime son interet a sieger audit comite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.4 Universal Metering Program On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court requesting that staff answer questions regarding the Universal Metering Program be referred to the City Manager to report back to Council as soon as possible. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.4 Programme de comptage universel Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par Ie conseiller Court voulant que les employes municipaux repondent aux questions relatives au programme de comptage universel, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de presentation d'un rapport au conseil des que possible. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.5 Truck Traffic in Residential Areas On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Councillor Court's request that Council engage in a brief discussion concerning truck traffic in residential areas and the use of jake brakes on City Street be approved. 91-308 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Discussion on the issue followed with Mr. Groody reporting that there are several initiatives presently being undertaken to alleviate this problem, including the posting of signs targeted at truck drivers. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.5 Circulation des camions dans les quartiers residentiels Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la demande formulee par Ie conseiller Court voulant que Ie conseil s'engage a tenir une breve discussion relativement a la circulation de camions dans les quartiers residentiels et a I'utilisation de freins Jacobs sur les rues publiques, soit approuvee. Discussion de la question suivie de commentaires formules par M. Groody indiquant que plusieurs initiatives sont entreprises a I'heure actuelle afin de resoudre ce probleme, y compris I'installation de panneaux a I'intention des camionneurs. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.6 Fuel Tax Rebate to Municipalities On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Common Council submit the following resolution regarding the Fuel Tax Rebate for consideration at the next of the Cities of New Brunswick meeting. "FEDERAL GAS TAX REBATE" NEW DEAL FOR CITIES AND COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, the Government of Canada has announced each province and territory's share of $5 billion in federal gas tax funding over the next five years as part of the implementation of the New Deal for Cities and Communities, and WHEREAS, the Province of New Brunswick will be allocated approximately $116.1 million, and WHEREAS, the new funding will be made available to municipalities annually beginning in 2005, and WHEREAS, timely municipal access to these funds is critical to restore and upgrade municipal infrastructure including public transit, water and waste water systems, solid waste management and roads and bridges, and WHEREAS, the Province of New Brunswick has yet to determine the method by which funding will be allocated to individual municipalities in the province, and WHEREAS, municipalities should be consulted in the development of the Provincial distribution mechanism, BE IT TH EREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Cities of New Brunswick Association request the Province of New Brunswick to engage the Cities Association and its sister organizations in a timely and meaningful consultation on the method to be used to distribute the federal gas tax funding to ensure that the available funding is distributed in 2005." Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.6 Remboursement de la taxe sur I'essence a I'intention des municipalites Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie conseil communal transmette la resolution suivante, relative au remboursement de la taxe sur I'essence, a fins d'examen au cours de la prochaine reunion de l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick. 91-309 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 << REMBOURSEMENT DE LA TAXE FEDERALE SUR L'ESSENCE>> NOUVEAU PACTE POUR LES VILLES ET LES COLLECTIVITES A TTENDU QUE Ie gouvernement du Canada a annonce que chaque province et chaque territoire recevront une part des 5 millions de dollars provenant des fonds de la taxe federale sur I'essence au cours des cinq prochaines annees dans Ie cadre de la mise en 03uvre du Nouveau pacte pour les villes et les collectivites; A TTENDU QUE la province du Nouveau-Brunswick recevra environ 116,1 millions de dollars dans Ie cadre de ce Nouveau pacte; A TTENDU QUE Ie nouveau financement sera mis a la disposition des municipalites annuellement a compter de 2005; A TTENDU QU'un acces municipal a ces fonds en temps opportun est essentiel pour remettre en etat I'infrastructure municipale et y apporter des ameliorations, y compris Ie service de transport en commun, les systemes d'epuration des eaux et les systemes d'epuration des eaux usees, la gestion des dechets soli des ainsi que les routes et les ponts; A TTENDU QUE la province du Nouveau-Brunswick n'a pas encore etabli la methode par laquelle les fonds seront alloues a chaque municipalite de la province; A TTENDU que les municipalites doivent etre consultees dans I'elaboration d'un mecanisme provincial de distribution des fonds; QU'IL SOIT RESOLU QUE l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick demande ala province du Nouveau-Brunswick de participer a une consultation rationnelle et en temps opportun, a laquelle prendra part l'Association des cites et ses pendants, qui traitera de la methode a utiliser pour repartir les fonds provenant de la taxe federale sur I'essence en vue de garantir que les fonds disponibles sont repartis en 2005.>> A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.7 WaterlSewerage Utility - Water Conservation On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus suggesting ways to educate the public on water conservation be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.7 Services d'eau potable et d'egouts et preservation de I'eau Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Titus etablissant des recommandations visant a sensibiliser Ie public a la preservation de I'eau soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.8 Saint John Day in Fredericton On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus requesting Council's support for Common Council to go to Fredericton and meet with Government Ministers and MLA's be referred to the Mayor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-310 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 6.8 Journee Saint John a Fredericton Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par Ie conseiller Titus visant a obtenir I'appui du conseil voulant que les membres voyagent a Fredericton afin de rencontrer les ministres et les deputes, soit transmise au maire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.9 Applications for Funding On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus requesting that staff prepare a list of applications/grants currently or in process to present to the Federal and Provincial Governments for consideration be referred to the City Manager to arrange for a report containing such information to be produced for Council every three months. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.9 Demandes de financement Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par Ie conseiller Titus, voulant que les employes preparent une liste de demandes de subvention et de subventions octroyees ou examinees en vue de la presenter aux gouvernements provincial et federal aux fins d'examen, soit transmise au directeur general afin de prevoir la redaction d'un rapport contenant ces renseignements et devant etre transmis au conseil trimestriellement. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.1 Loch Lomond Watershed - Court of Appeal Decision - R. Merzetti Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor reviewing the events leading up to a Court of Appeal order requiring Richard Merzetti to comply with the Building Inspector's order to remove or destroy his building located at Loch Lomond Watershed, and sets out the following resolution should he not comply. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton Whereas Mr. Richard Merzetti is the owner of the land and building located at 65 Lake Cove Lane (Service New Brunswick Property Identifier Number 350918), Saint John, New Brunswick, and did construct a building thereon, without having obtained a building permit as required under The City of Saint John Building By-Law, at a location where the building is, contrary to the Zoning By-Law, too close to the First Loch Lomond Lake, which is a source of public water supply for the City of Saint John; and Whereas Mr. William Edwards, the City's Building Inspector, in April of 2002 ordered Mr. Merzetti to demolish the building and remove the debris from the property within 60 days of the service of the Order upon him, unless within that time he had either moved the building to an appropriate location or had obtained the appropriate variances, permits and/or approvals; and Whereas the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick has ordered Mr. Merzetti to comply with Mr. Edwards' Order within 60 days of its judgment and has ordered in the event that Mr. Merzetti does not comply, that The City of Saint John is authorized to designate a person to remove or destroy the building at the expense of Mr. Merzetti; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. William Edwards is hereby designated and authorized to cause the demolition of Mr. Merzetti's building and the removal of the debris from the property in the event that Mr. Merzetti has not 91-311 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 removed it or demolished it and removed the debris by April 10, 2005; and further that the City Solicitor or his designate is authorized to commence any Court proceedings on behalf of The City of Saint John and to carry out any actions that he considers appropriate to attempt to recover from Mr. Merzetti any demolition and debris removal expenses that the City may incur, and to recover the Court costs that Mr. Merzetti has been ordered to pay to the City; and further that Mr. Edwards is authorized to act on behalf of the City with respect to such proceedings. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.1 Jugement de la Cour d'appel prononce contre R. Merzetti relativement aux bassins hydrographiques de Loch Lomond Examen d'un rapport redige par I'avocat municipal etablissement les evenements qui ont mene a I'ordonnance delivree par la Cour d'appel exigeant que Richard Merzetti se conforme a I'ordonnance delivree par I'inspecteur des batiments visant a en lever ou a demolir Ie batiment dont M. Merzetti est proprietaire situe pres des bassins hydrographiques de Loch Lomond et, precisant la resolution suivante dans Ie cas ou il refuse de respecter ladite ordonnance. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Attendu que M. Richard Merzetti est Ie proprietaire du bien-fonds et du batiment situes au 65, allee Lake Cove (numero d'identification de propriete 350918 de Services Nouveau-Brunswick), a Saint John, Nouveau-Brunswick, et qu'il a construit un batiment sur ledit bien-fonds sans I'obtention d'un permis de construction, tel que I'exige I'arrete concernant la construction de The City of Saint John, dans un endroit ou la construction est trop rapprochee, en vertu de I'arrete concernant la construction, du lac First Loch Lomond Lake, une source d'approvisionnement en eau potable publique destinee a The City of Saint John; Attendu que M. William Edward, I'inspecteur des batiments de la municipalite, a ordonne a M. Merzetti en avril 2002 de demolir Ie batiment et d'enlever les dechets de la propriete dans un delai de 60 jours a compter de la date d'assignation de I'ordonnance, a moins qu'il ait soit deplace Ie batiment a un endroit juge adequat, so it obtenu les modifications, les permis ou les approbations appropries, dans les delais stipules. Attendu que la Cour d'appel du Nouveau-Brunswick ordonne a M. Merzetti de se conformer a I'ordonnance delivree par M. Edwards, dans un delai de 60 jours a compter de la date du jugement et, ordonne que dans Ie cas ou M. Merzetti neglige de respecter ladite ordonnance, The City of Saint John est autorisee a nom mer une personne chargee de I'enlevement ou de la demolition du batiment aux frais de M. Merzetto; EN CONSEQUENCE IL EST RESOLU que M. William Edwards est par les presentes designe et autorise a faire demolir Ie batiment appartenant a M. Merzetti et enlever les dechets de la propriete dans Ie cas ou M. Merzetti neglige de I'enlever ou de Ie demolir et, d'enlever les dechets avant Ie 10 avril 2005; et de plus, que I'avocat municipal ou son representant soit autorise a entamer toute procedure judiciaire au nom de The City of Saint John et de poursuivre toute procedure qu'il juge appropriee afin de recouvrer de M. Merzetti les depenses encourues par la ville liees a la demolition ou a I'enlevement de dechets et, de recuperer les frais judiciaires que M. Merzetti est ordonne de remettre a la ville; ET DE PLUS que M. Edwards soit autorise a agir au nom de la ville relativement auxdites procedures. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7.2 Water and Sewerage By-law - Translation Correction On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from the City Solicitor advising that a corrected version of the French version of Section 1 of the proposed 91-312 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 amendment has been submitted to the Clerk's office who in turn has incorporated the correction in the material to be considered by Council at this meeting, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7.2 Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts relativement a une erreur de traduction Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre presentee par I'avocat municipal indiquant qu'une version corrigee de la traduction franyaise de I'article 1 de la modification proposee est transmise au greffe aux fins d'inclusion de la correction a la documentation examinee par Ie conseil au cours de la presente reunion, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8.1 Water and Sewerage By-law Amendment On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage ", enacted on the 24th day of September, AD. 1973 amended as follows: Schedules "A" and "B" mentioned in Section 44 are repealed, and Schedules "A" and "B" as submitted are substituted, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law Respecting Water and Sewerage ", enacted on the 24th day of September, AD. 1973 amended as follows: Schedules "A" and "B" mentioned in Section 44 are repealed, and Schedules "A" and "B" as submitted are substituted, 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 Water and Sewerage and Amendments Thereto". 8.1 Modification de I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, edicte Ie 24 septembre 1973, so it modifie comme suit: Les annexes << A >> et <> mentionnees a I'article 44 sont abrogees et sont remplacees par les annexes <<A >> et <>, telles que soumises, fassent I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >> est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, edicte Ie 24 septembre 1973, so it modifie comme suit: Les annexes << A >> et <> mentionnees a I'article 44 sont abrogees et sont remplacees par les annexes << A >> et <> presentees, fassent I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. 91-313 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et les modifications afferentes >>. 8.2 Traffic By-law Amendment - Third Reading 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 September, AD. 1977 amended as follows: 1 Schedule "K" - Truck Restrictions is amended by adding the following words under the following headings: Streets Limits Westmorland Road Loch Lomond Road to a point located 400 metres southwest of Consumers Drive. 2 Schedule "N" - Truck Routes - amended by adding the following words under the following headings: Streets Limits Majors Brook Drive Consumers Drive Commerce Drive Westmorland Road Entire length Entire length Entire length McAllister Drive to a point located 400 metres southwest of Consumers Drive, 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 September, AD. 1977 amended as follows: 1 Schedule "K" - Truck Restrictions is amended by adding the following words under the following headings: Streets Limits Westmorland Road Loch Lomond Road to a point located 400 metres southwest of Consumers Drive. 2 Schedule "N" - Truck Routes - amended by adding the following words under the following headings: Streets Limits Majors Brook Drive Consumers Drive Commerce Drive Westmorland Road Entire length Entire length Entire length McAllister Drive to a point located 400 metres southwest of Consumers Drive, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-314 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 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 relative a I'arrete sur la circulation Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << 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, soit modifie comme suit: 1 L'annexe << K >>, intitulee << Restrictions a I'intention des camions >>, est modifiee par I'ajout des termes suivants sous les titres indiques ci-dessous : Rues Limites Chemin Westmorland Chemin Loch Lomond jusqu'a un point situe a 400 metres de distance en direction sud-ouest de la promenade Consumers. 2 L'annexe << N >>, intitulee << Itineraires pour camions >>, est modifiee par I'ajout des mots suivants sous les titres indiques ci-dessous : Rues Limites Promenade Majors Brook Longueur integrale Promenade Consumers Longueur integrale Promenade Commerce Longueur integrale Chemin Westmorland jusqu'a un point situe a 400 metres de distance en direction sud- ouest de la promenade Consumers, 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 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, soit modifie comme suit: 1 L'annexe << K >>, intitulee << Restrictions a I'intention des camions >>, est modifiee par I'ajout des termes suivants sous les titres indiques ci-dessous : Rues Limites Chemin Westmorland Chemin Loch Lomond jusqu'a un point situe a 400 metres de distance en direction sud-ouest de la promenade Consumers. 2 L'annexe << N >>, intitulee << Itineraires pour camions >>, est modifiee par I'ajout des mots suivants sous les titres indiques ci-dessous : Rues Limites Promenade Majors Brook Longueur integrale Promenade Consumers Longueur integrale Promenade Commerce Longueur integrale Chemin Westmorland jusqu'a un point situe a 400 metres de distance en direction sud- ouest de la promenade Consumers, 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. 91-315 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 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 >>. 9.1 Seniors' Advisory Committee Suggestions On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from the Seniors' Advisory Committee regarding access to buildings, signage on elevators and loss of cost of living increase for seniors on income assistance be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Recommandations formulees par Ie Comite consultatif des aines Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reyue du Comite consultatif des alnes relative a I'acces aux batiments, aux affiches placees sur les ascenseurs et a la perte d'un montant representant I'augmentation sur Ie cout de la vie pour les alnes beneficiant de I'aide au revenu, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.1 Symphony New Brunswick - Grant Request On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that Common Council support the request from Thomas J. Condon, President and Board Chair of Symphony New Brunswick, with a $5,000. grant for one year, and refer any further funding to the 2006 budget deliberations. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.1 Demande de subvention relative a I'orchestre Symphonie Nouveau- Brunswick Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que Ie conseil communal appuie la demande presentee par Thomas J. Condon, directeur de l'Orchestre Symphonie Nouveau-Brunswick et president du conseil d'administration, en lui octroyant un don de 5 000 $ pour une periode d'un an et reporte tout autre financement aux deliberations budgetaires de 2006. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 Theresa Luck - NB Housing - Tenants Association On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Theresa Luck voicing her concerns about property maintenance during the winter season such as the untimely removal of snow and ice from sidewalks be referred to the City Manager to contact Ms. Luck. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Theresa Luck et l'Association des locataires relativement a la Societe d'habitation du Nouveau-Brunswick Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Theresa Luck exprimant ses inquietudes relatives au maintien des proprietes pendant la saison hivernale, a savoir Ie deneigement et Ie deglayage des trottoirs, en temps opportun, so it 91-316 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 transmise au directeur general aux fins de communication avec Mme Luck. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.3 Eric Teed - Snow Ploughing at Market Square On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed asking that a policy be put in place for snow plowing of the bus area at Market Square be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3 Eric Teed relativement au deneigement du square Market Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Eric Teed voulant qu'une politique so it mise en place relative au deneigement des lieux entourant les arrets d'autobus au square Market so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Student Council of UNBSJ - Snow Removal - University Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Ronald Barry urging Common Council to add University Avenue to the list of priority streets in the City for snow removal from the sidewalks be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Conseil representatif des etudiants de l'Universite du Nouveau-Brunswick a Saint John relativement au deneigement de la rue University Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Ronald Barry priant Ie conseil d'ajouter I'avenue University a la liste de rues prioritaires dans la ville relativement au deneigement des trottoirs, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.5 Funding of Pension Plan Deficit, Slum Areas and Water Rates On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Joan LeGassie stating her concerns regarding the Pension Plan, slum landlords and water meters be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5 Financement du deficit de la caisse de retraite, quartiers insalubres et taxes d'eau Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Joan LeGassie exprimant ses inquietudes relativement au regime de retraite, aux locateurs de logements insalubres et aux compteurs d'eau so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-317 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14 2005/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 10.6 Long Island Conservation Project On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Vaughn Mcintyre, Co-ordinator of the Long Island Conservation Project requesting to make a presentation in March on the Long Island Conservation Project be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Projet de preservation de Long Island Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de Vaughn Mcintyre, coordonnateur du projet de preservation de Long Island, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil en mars relativement au projet mentionne en rubrique, soit transmise au greffier communal afin de fixer une date de presentation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.7 Letter and Petition Opposing Installation of Water Meters On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter and petition from Patricia Dashwood regarding water meters be referred to the City Manager to report back to Council as soon as possible. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.7 Lettre et petition a I'encontre de I'installation de compteurs d'eau Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre et la petition presentees par Patricia Dashwood, relatives aux compteurs d'eau, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de presentation d'un rapport au conseil dans les meilleurs delais. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.8 Tom Gribbons - Vibrant Communities Saint John On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Tom Gribbons, Chair of Vibrant Communities Leadership Roundtable requesting to make a presentation to Common Council on Monday, February 28, 2005 to introduce their poverty reduction strategy be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.8 Tom Gribbons relativement aux collectivites vivantes dans Saint John Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de Tom Gribbons, president de I'organisme Table ronde de la direction des collectivites vivantes, visant a se presenter devant Ie conseille lundi 28 fevrier 2005, afin de presenter sa strategie relative a la reduction de la pauvrete, soit transmise au greffier communal afin de fixer une date de presentation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-318 COMMON COUNCIL / REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL FEBRUARY 14,2205/ LE 14 FEVRIER 2005 Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 21 h 20. Common Clerk/greffier communal