2005-03-14_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - MARCH 14,2005 -7:00 p.m.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White
- and -
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett,
Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; J. Baird,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards,
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds,
Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; D. Logan, Manager,
Purchasing and Fleet Management; P. Woods, Common Clerk
and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common
Clerk
REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
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Sont presents:
Norman McFarlane, maire
Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase,
Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services
administratifs; 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; D. Logan, 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 and offered the opening
prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane qui recite la priere
d'ouverture.
1.2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on February 28, 2005 be approved with the following changes: 1.
in item 1.4 of the French version that "Mayor McAlary" be changed to read "Mayor
McFarlane", and 2. in item 1.6 that Ms. Wayne's title be changed to Co-Chair.
Councillor Farren questioned item 5.13, Subdivision and Sale of Land -131 Pugsley
Avenue, proposing that the resolution intended that all future developments regarding
the sale and subdivision of land be subject to an eight-month building start. The City
Manager responded that the eight-month building start referred only to 131 Pugsley
Avenue and added that he would review that issue as it applies to all developments and
report back to Council at a later date.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue Ie 28 fevrier 2005 soit adopte moyennant les modifications
suivantes: dans la version franyaise, au point nO 1.4, que Ie nom << maire McAlary >> soit
remplace par Ie nom << maire McFarlane >>, et au point nO 1.6, que Ie titre de madame
Wayne so it remplace par<< co-presidente >>.
Le conseiller Farren se reporte au point nO 5.13, Lotissement et vente du bien-fonds
situe au 131, avenue Pugsley et propose que la resolution prevoyait que tout
amenagement futur relatif a la vente et au lotissement de biens-fonds soit assujetti a un
delai de huit mois avant que soient entames les travaux de construction. Le directeur
general repond que Ie delai de huit mois ne visait que Ie 131, avenue Pugsley et ajoute
qu'il examinerait la question telle qu'elle s'applique a tout amenagement et qu'il en ferait
Ie compte rendu au conseil a une date ulterieure.
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 1.5, Proclamation, 1.6, Nominating Committee Report and
1.7, Tax Incentive - LNG Terminal.
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 adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 1.5, Proclamation, 1.6, Rapport du Comite des
candidatures et 1.7, Incitatif fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.4 Members' Comments
The Mayor congratulated everyone who worked on the weekend to kick off St. Patrick's
Day celebrations.
Councillor McGuire congratulated the UNBSJ Basketball Team for winning the Atlantic
Conference Small College Championship for the first time.
Deputy Mayor Hooton congratulated the Principal, faculty and students of Prince Charles
School for the partnership with Royal Bank of Canada noting that the school received
funding for an after-school mentoring program.
Councillor White announced the successful fund-raising for the Belfast Children's event,
which allows children from Ireland to spend summers in Saint John.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that item 2.2, Canadian Cancer
Society - Daffodil Campaign, be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.4 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le maire felicite toutes les personnes qui ont travaille en fin de semaine pour lancer les
celebrations de la fete de Saint Patrick.
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Le conseiller McGuire felicite I'equipe de basket-ball de I'UNBSJ d'avoir gagne pour la
premiere fois, Ie championnat de la conference atlantique des petits colleges.
Le maire suppleant Hooton felicite Ie directeur, les professeurs et les etudiants de I'ecole
Prince Charles du partenariat conclu avec la Banque Royale du Canada et indique que
I'ecole a obtenu un financement pour un programme de mentorat qui aura lieu en dehors
des heures scolaires.
Le conseiller White annonce la reussite de la campagne de financement relative a
I'evenement visant les enfants de Belfast, qui permet a certains enfants irlandais de
passer I'ete a Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que Ie point nO 2.2, Societe canadienne
du cancer relativement a la campagne des jonquilles, soit examine des maintenant.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
2.2 Canadian Cancer Society - Daffodil Campaign
Charlene Hayes of the Canadian Cancer Society announced the kick-off of the Society's
fund raising campaign in March 2005. She introduced Mary Eliza Humphries, a cancer
survivor who thanked the Mayor, Councillors and the public for their support of the
campaign.
2.2 Societe canadienne du cancer relativement a la campagne des jonquilles
Charlene Hayes, de la Societe canadienne du cancer, annonce Ie lancement de la
campagne de financement en mars 2005. Elle presente Mary Eliza Humphries,
survivante du cancer, qui remercie Ie maire, les conseillers et les membres du public de
I'appui qu'ils apportent a la campagne.
1.5 Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the month of March 2005 as Red Cross Month in The City of
Saint John.
1.5 Proclamations
Le maire declare que Ie mois de mars 2005 est Ie mois de la Croix-Rouge dans The City
of Saint John.
4.1 (a) Public Hearing - Proposed Re-Zoning Amendments - 233 Britain Street
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 411 square metres, located at 233 Britain Street, also identified as being
PID Number 1313, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional classification to permit the continuing use of the land as a parking area for
the adjacent nursing home as requested by Steen Knorr Architecture Incorporated.
(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 March 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 411 square metres, located at 233 Britain Street, also
identified as being PID Number 1313, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill to "IL-1"
Neighbourhood Institutional classification.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with
Douglas Steen representing Turnbull Nursing Home expressing his agreement with the
recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
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 411 square metres, located at 233 Britain Street, also identified
as being PID Number 1313, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill 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 White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 411 square metres, located at 233 Britain Street, also identified
as being PID Number 1313, from "RM-IF" Multiple Residentiallnfill 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 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.
4.1 a) Audience publique relative a la modification du rezonage proposee au
233, rue Britain
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 411 metres carres, situee au 233, rue Britain et portant Ie NID 1313,
afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'edification de logements
multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-IF >> a zone de quartier a vocation collective << IL-
1 >>, afin de permettre I'usage actuel du terrain comme aire de stationnement aux fins du
foyer de soins adjacent, a la demande de Steen Knorr Architecture Incorporated.
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 et de la correspondance qui ont ete etudies
lors de la reunion du 8 mars 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 411 metres carres, situee au 233, rue Britain, portant Ie
N I D 1313, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'edification de
logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire << RM-I F >> 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.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, et Douglas Steen, au
nom du foyer de soins Turnbull Nursing Home, exprime son accord relativement a la
recommandation.
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Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de
terrain d'une superficie d'environ 411 metres carres, situee au 233, rue Britain et portant
Ie NID 1313, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IL >> 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 White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
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 411 metres carres, situee au 233, rue Britain et portant
Ie NID 1313, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur
terrain intercalaire << RM-IL >> 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.
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)(b) Public Hearing - Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments - 2260
Loch Lomond Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
proposed Municipal Plan re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Plan, from Low Density
Residential to Un-serviced Residential classification, a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 9.8 hectares (24.2 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road, also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 00327106; re-designating the same parcel of
land on Schedule 9A of the Plan, from Stage 2 to Un-staged classification, and proposed
zoning by-law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land with an area of approximately 33
hectares (82 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road and 475 Latimore Lake Road,
also identified as being PID Number 00327106, from "RS-1" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential and "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and Mobile Home Suburban
Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential classification to permit the eventual
development of a large rural residential subdivision consisting of new public streets and
un-serviced lots as requested by Fundy Bay Holdings Ltd.
(c) 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 its March 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:
1. re-designate on Schedule 2A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Low
Density Residential to Un-serviced Residential, a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 9.8 hectares (24.2 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road,
also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 00327106.
2. re-designate the same above-mentioned parcel of land on Schedule 9A of the
Plan, from Stage 2 to Un-staged classification.
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3. re-zone a parcel of land with an area of approximately 31 hectares (77 acres),
located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road and 475 Latimore Lake Road, also identified
as being most of PID Number 00327106, except for the frontage along Latimore
Lake Road to a depth of 91 metres from said road, from "RS-1" One and Two
Family Suburban Residential and "RS-1 M" One and Two Family and Mobile
Home Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Margaret
Dube and Odette McGrath expressing environmental concerns as well as concerns for
the potential of further excavation in the area.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with
Stephen Langille of Fundy Bay Holdings advising that he is in agreement with the
recommendation, and assured Council that he does not intend to extract gravel from the
site in question.
Mr. Baird advised that the recommendation before Council is not with respect to a
subdivision, which will be dealt with at a latter date, at which time the issue of wetlands
in the area will be clearly defined. He added that removal of material and the
development of excavation or miscellaneous excavation from the property is not
permitted with the approval of this re-zoning.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal
Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to Un-serviced Residential, a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 9.8 hectares (24.2 acres), located at 2260 Loch
Lomond Road, also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 00327106, and
by re-designating the same parcel of land on Schedule 9A of the Plan, from Stage 2 to
Un-staged classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law" by re-designating on Schedule 2A of the Municipal
Development Plan, from Low Density Residential to Un-serviced Residential, a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 9.8 hectares (24.2 acres), located at 2260 Loch
Lomond Road, also identified as being the front portion of PID Number 00327106, and
by re-designating the same parcel of land on Schedule 9A of the Plan, from Stage 2 to
Un-staged 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 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 31 hectares (77 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road
and 475 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being most of PID No. 00327106, except
for the frontage along Latimore Lake Road to a depth of 91 metres from said road, from
"RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "RS-1M" One and Two Family
and Mobile Home Suburban Residential 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".
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On motion of Councillor Titus
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 31 hectares (77 acres), located at 2260 Loch Lomond Road
and 475 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as being most of PID No. 00327106, except
for the frontage along Latimore Lake Road to a depth of 91 metres from said road, from
"RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "RS-1M" One and Two Family
and Mobile Home Suburban Residential 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 White
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.2a)(b) Audience publique relative aux modifications du plan municipal et de
I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 2260, chemin Loch Lomond
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier la designation, a I'annexe 2A du
plan, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9,8 hectares (24,2 acres),
situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et portant Ie NID 00327106, de zone residentielle
de faible densite a zone residentielle non amenagee; et la designation de la meme
parcelle de terrain, a I'annexe 9A du plan, en vue de la faire passer de phase 2 a phase
non determinee et, la modification proposee a I'arrete sur Ie zonage afin de rezoner une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 33 hectares (82 acres), situee au 2260,
chemin Loch Lomond et au 475, chemin Latimore Lake, portant Ie NID 00327106, afin
de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-1 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales,
bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations
unifamiliales << RR >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement eventuel d'un lotissement
residentiel rural muni de nouvelles rues publiques et de lots non desservis, a la
demande de Fundy Bay Holdings Ltd.
c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel de planification, etudie lors de la reunion du 8 mars 2005, a
laquelle Ie comite a resolu de consentir a I'adoption de la proposition, telle que redigee
dans la recommandation du personnel, et recommande que Ie conseil communal
procede comme suit:
1. la redesignation, a I'annexe 2A du plan d'amenagement municipal, d'une parcelle
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9,8 hectares (24,2 acres), situee au
2260, chemin Loch Lomond et designee comme la partie frontale du terrain
portant Ie NID 00327106, de zone residentielle de faible densite a zone
residentielle non amenagee;
2. la redesignation de la parcelle susmentionnee, a I'annexe 9A du plan, de la
classification phase 2 a phase non determinee;
3. Ie rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 31 hectares
(77 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et au 475, chemin Latimore
Lake, portant Ie N I D 00327106, a I'exception de la partie frontale longeant Ie
chemin Latimore Lake, jusqu'a une profondeur de 91 metres dudit chemin, afin
de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-1 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales, bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> a zone residentielle
rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>.
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Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et
Margaret Dube et Odette McGrath expriment leurs inquietudes relativement aux
incidences environnementales ainsi qu'aux travaux d'excavation eventuels dans la
region.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au projet de rezonage et Stephen
Langille de Fundy Bay Holdings, affirme qu'il est d'accord avec la recommandation et
assure Ie conseil qu'il n'a aucune intention d'extraire Ie gravier de I'emplacement en
question.
M. Baird indique que la presente recommandation devant Ie conseil ne vise pas Ie
lotissement, sujet qui sera traite a une date ulterieure, a laquelle la question des terres
humides dans la region sera clairement determinee. II ajoute que I'enlevement de
matieres et la mise au point de travaux d'excavation ou de divers travaux de deblai
effectues sur ladite propriete ne sont pas permis en vertu de I'approbation dudit
rezonage.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement
municipal, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9,8 hectares
(24,2 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et determinee comme la partie
frontale du terrain portant Ie N I D 00327106, de zone residentielle de faible densite a
zone residentielle non amenagee, et modifiant la classification de ladite parcelle de
terrain a I'annexe 9A du plan, afin de la faire passer de phase 2 a phase non
determinee, 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 conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>, modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement
municipal, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 9,8 hectares
(24,2 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et determinee comme la partie
frontale du terrain portant Ie N I D 00327106, de zone residentielle de faible densite a
zone residentielle non amenagee, et modifiant la classification de ladite parcelle de
terrain a I'annexe 9A du plan, afin de la faire passer de phase 2 a phase non
determinee, 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 maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 31 hectares (77 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et au
475, chemin Latimore Lake, portant Ie NID 00327106, a I'exception de la partie frontale
longeant Ie chemin Latimore Lake, jusqu'a une profondeur de 91 metres dudit chemin,
afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-1 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales,
bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> 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 >>.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
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 une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 31 hectares (77 acres), situee au 2260, chemin Loch Lomond et au
475, chemin Latimore Lake, portant Ie NID 00327106, a I'exception de la partie frontale
longeant Ie chemin Latimore Lake, jusqu'a une profondeur de 91 metres dudit chemin,
afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-1 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales,
bifamiliales et maisons mobiles << RS-1 M >> 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 White
QUE la correspondance relative au sujet
susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.3(a)(b) Public Hearing - Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 1295-
1711 Sandy Point Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
proposed Municipal Plan re-designating on Schedule 2A, the Future Land Use Plan an
area of land involving sixteen properties having an approximate area of 18 hectares
(44.5 acres), located at 1295-1711 Sandy Point Road, also identified as being PID
Numbers 55008940, 00051375, 00051367, 00051342, 00051334, 00432781, 55019772,
00051326, 55058556, and 00051821, as well as portions of PID Numbers 00052548,
55059125,55059091,55059034,55059026, and 00418129, from Open Space to Low
Density Residential classification, and proposed zoning by-law amendment to re-zone
the same parcel of land from "P" Park to "R-1A" One Family Residential to place the
subject lands into a zoning category in order to facilitate future serviced residential
development as requested by The City of Saint John.
(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 March 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, an area of land involving fifteen properties
having an approximate area of 17.25 hectares (42.62 acres), located at 1313-1711
Sandy Point Road, also identified as being PID Numbers, 00051375, 00051367,
00051342,00051334,00432781,55019772, 00051326, 55058556, and 00051821, as
well as portions of PID Numbers 00052548,55059125,55059091,55059034,
55059026, and 00418129, from Open Space to Low Density Residential classification,
and proposed zoning by-law amendment to re-zone the same parcel of land from "P"
Park to "R-1A" One Family Residential.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", amending Schedule 2-A of the Municipal
Development, Plan, by re-designating an area of land involving fifteen properties having
an approximate area of 17.25 hectares (42.62 acres), located at 1313-1711 Sandy Point
Road, also identified as being PID Numbers, 00051375, 00051367, 00051342,
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00051334,00432781,55019772,00051326,55058556, and 00051821, as well as
portions of PID Numbers 00052548,55059125, 55059091,55059034, 55059026, and
00418129, from Open Space to Low Density Residential classification be read a first
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Municipal Plan By-law", amending Schedule 2-A of the Municipal
Development, Plan, by re-designating an area of land involving fifteen properties having
an approximate area of 17.25 hectares (42.62 acres), located at 1313-1711 Sandy Point
Road, also identified as being PID Numbers, 00051375, 00051367, 00051342,
00051334,00432781,55019772,00051326,55058556, and 00051821, as well as
portions of PID Numbers 00052548,55059125, 55059091,55059034, 55059026, and
00418129, from Open Space to Low Density Residential classification be read a second
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Municipal Plan
By-law" .
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning area of land involving
fifteen properties having an approximate area of 17.25 hectares (42.62 acres), located at
1313-1711 Sandy Point Road, also identified as being PID Numbers, 00051375,
00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781, 55019772, 00051326, 55058556, and
00051821, as well as portions of PID Nos. 00052548, 55059125, 55059091, 55059034,
55059026, and 00418129 from "P" Park to "R-1A" 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton
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 area of land involving
fifteen properties having an approximate area of 17.25 hectares (42.62 acres), located at
1313-1711 Sandy Point Road, also identified as being PID Numbers, 00051375,
00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781, 55019772, 00051326, 55058556, and
00051821, as well as portions of PID Numbers 00052548,55059125,55059091,
55059034,55059026, and 00418129 from "P" Park to "R-1A" 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 correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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4.3a)b) Audience publique relative aux modifications apportees au plan
municipal et a I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 1295-1711, chemin Sandy
Point
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal en vue de modifier la designation a I'annexe 2-A du
plan d'amenagement futur des terres, d'une parcelle de terrain composee de seize
proprietes, d'une superficie d'environ 18 hectares (44,5 acres), situee au 1295-
1711, chemin Sandy Point, portant les NID 55008940,00051375,00051367,00051342,
00051334,00432781,55019772,00051326,55058556 et 00051821 ainsi que partie des
NID 00052548,55059125,55059091,55059034,55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire
passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone d'espaces libres a zone residentielle a
faible densite, en vue de permettre que Ie rezonage dudit terrain passe de zone de
parc << P >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> afin d'integrer lesdits
terrains a une classification de zonage visant a faciliter a I'avenir I'amenagement de
terrains residentiels desservis, a la demande de The City of Saint John.
c) Rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel de planification, etudies lors de la reunion du 8 mars 2005, a
laquelle Ie comite a resolu de consentir a I'adoption de la proposition, telle que redigee
dans la recommandation du personnel, et recommandation que Ie conseil communal
procede comme suit: la modification de la designation a I'annexe 2-A du plan
d'amenagement municipal d'une parcelle de terrain composee de quinze proprietes,
d'une superficie d'environ 17,25 hectares (42,62 acres), situee au 1313-1711, chemin
Sandy Point, portant les NID 00051375,00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781,
55019772,00051326,55058556 et 00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548,
55059125,55059091,55059034,55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone d'espaces libres a zone residentielle a faible densite,
et Ie rezonage dudit terrain afin de Ie faire passer de zone de parc << P >> a zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>.
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 maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement
municipal, la designation d'une etendue de terrain composee de quinze proprietes, d'une
superficie d'environ 17,25 hectares (42,62 acres), situee au 1313-1711, chemin Sandy
Point, portant les NID 00051375,00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781,
55019772,00051326,55058556 et 00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548,
55059125,55059091,55059034,55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone d'espaces libres a zone residentielle a faible densite,
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 conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan d'amenagement
municipal, la designation d'une etendue de terrain composee de quinze proprietes, d'une
superficie d'environ 17,25 hectares (42,62 acres), situee au 1313-1711, chemin Sandy
Point, portant les NID 00051375,00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781,
55019772,00051326,55058556 et 00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548,
55059125,55059091,55059034,55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone d'espaces libres a zone residentielle a faible densite,
fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une etendue de
terrain composee de quinze proprietes, d'une superficie d'environ 17,25 hectares
(42,62 acres), situee au 1313-1711, chemin Sandy Point, portant les NID 00051375,
00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781, 55019772, 00051326, 55058556et
00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548, 55059125, 55059091, 55059034,
55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de
parc << P >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, 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 maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une etendue de
terrain composee de quinze proprietes, d'une superficie d'environ 17,25 hectares
(42,62 acres), situee au 1313-1711, chemin Sandy Point, portant les NID 00051375,
00051367,00051342,00051334,00432781, 55019772, 00051326, 55058556et
00051821 ainsi que partie des NID 00052548, 55059125, 55059091, 55059034,
55059026 et 00418129, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone de
parc << P >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, 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 correspondance relative au sujet
susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
2.1 Presentation - Preservation By-Law Review Committee Report
Raymond Gorman, Chair of the Preservation Areas By-law Review Committee submitted
the Committee's report with appendices, and advised Council that the report reflects
information received at public forums and from written submissions. He added that the
current by-law is a sound by-law and presented 17 recommendations as outlined in the
report.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the report from the Preservation
Areas By-law Review Committee be forwarded to the City Manager and to the
Preservation Areas Review Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.1 Presentation du rapport formule par Ie Comite d'etude sur I'arrete
concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine
Raymond Gorman, president du Comite d'etude sur I'arrete concernant la sauvegarde
du patrimoine, presente Ie rapport du comite et annexes jointes et, declare au conseil
que Ie rapport reflete I'information recueillie lors de la tenue de tribunes publiques ou
communiquee par soumission ecrite. II ajoute que I'arrete en vigueur est judicieux et
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presente 17 recommandations, tel qu'il est souligne dans ledit rapport.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite
d'etude sur I'arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine so it transmis au directeur
general et au Bureau de revision sur la conservation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.6 Nominating Committee Report
The Common Clerk read a report from the Nominating Committee recommending
appointments as outlined in the resolution below.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the following appointments be
made:
Deputy Mayor Hooton, Councillors Chase and McGuire, Dorothy Britain, Bill Edwards,
Peter Asimakos and Jim Flemming to the By-Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.
Councillor Tait to the Fundy Region Solid Waste Committee for a term of three years.
Councillor Titus to Saint John Energy until March 14,2009.
Ed Keyes and Councillor Ferguson to Saint John Energy until March 14, 2008
Ann Hickey to Saint John Energy until March 14,2007
Ed Graham to Saint John Energy until March 14,2006
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.6 Rapport du Comite des candidatures
Le greffier communal procede a la lecture d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite des
candidatures qui recommande les nominations, tel qu'il est approuve en vertu de la
resolution suivante :
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que les nominations suivantes soient
approuvees :
QUE Ie conseiller Tait soit nom me a la Commission de gestion des matieres usees
solides de la region de Fundy pour une duree de trois ans.
QUE Ie conseiller Titus soit nom me au Comite de Saint John Energy jusqu'au
14 mars 2009.
QUE Ed Keyes et Ie conseiller Ferguson soient nommes au comite de Saint John
Energy jusqu'au 14 mars 2008.
QUE Ann Hickey so it nommee au Comite de Saint John Energy jusqu'au 14 mars 2007.
QUE Ed Graham soit nomme au Comite de Saint John Energy jusqu'au 14 mars 2006.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.7 Committee of the Whole Report - Tax Incentive LNG Terminal
Consideration was given to a report from the Committee of the Whole having met earlier
this evening. The Mayor advised that negotiations between Irving Oil and Repsol YPF of
Spain to develop a $750 million LNG Terminal at Irving Can aport are in the final phase,
and that Irving Oil has requested the City assist in securing the Terminal's construction
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by reducing the municipal real property taxes payable during the life of the terminal. He
outlined various positive spin off effects for the City.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
Whereas the development of this project is dependent on the taxation levels on
this property being set at a level competitive with similar existing and proposed
terminals in Atlantic Canada and North Eastern United States and existing
terminals in North America,
Whereas the proposed project will create between 500 and 600 jobs during
construction, result in an approximate direct injection of $26 million into the local
economy and create 20 permanent jobs,
Whereas the location of the terminal at the most eastern extremity of the
municipal boundary will not impose any additional costs to the existing property
owners of this community,
Be it resolved that Common Council establish, insofar as it is within the City's
authority, a specific LNG tax zone to comprise only those lands on which the
actual LNG terminal, unloading facility and docks for the purposes unloading
LNG will be located and further that
The municipal tax rate as otherwise determined under paragraph 87(c) of the
Municipalities Act be adjusted annually so as to fix the amount due to the City of
Saint John from this specific zone at $500,000. per annum for a period of 25
years.
Several Councillors expressed dismay at not having heard of the request earlier which
would have allowed more time for deliberation on the matter.
Councillor Tait objected to the absence of staff input, and presented figures which could
have negative financial implications for the City in the form of lost tax revenue over time.
He added that others could request the same tax considerations with the possibility of
lost revenue.
The City Solicitor advised that the motion in question recognizes that the limit to the
Municipality's ability to establish separate tax zones within the Municipality and differing
tax rates is provided through Provincial legislation. He further explained that The
Municipalities Act currently allows a municipality to establish different tax zones provided
they reflect an actual differential in the level of municipal services delivered to properties
within them. He advised Council that the construction of the proposed LNG Terminal,
gives rise to serious doubt as to the extent of the Municipality's authority under the
current legislation to effect the tax arrangement being proposed.
Deputy Mayor Hooton advised that she has difficulty resolving the issue citing obligation
to all taxpayers to maintain a fair taxation system. She added that she has doubts that
the Terminal would not proceed in Saint John without the tax incentive proposed.
Councillor Court expressed his concern that a decision that will have financial
implications for 25 years into the future has to be made without enough time to study the
issue. He stated his preference for an indexed tax rate.
Councillor Titus referred to the City Solicitor's advice which he interpreted as being an
opinion that Council was not able to approve the proposal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Hooton,
Councillors Court, Tait and Titus voting nay.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council request the
Provincial Government enact amending legislation which would enable The City of Saint
John to alter the Municipal real property tax otherwise payable upon a liquefied natural
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gas facility to be located in the City, upon such terms and conditions as the Council
deems appropriate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item number 10.8, Request of
Richard Merzetti to Present to Council be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.7 Rapport du comite plenier visant I'incitatif fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz
naturelliquefie
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie comite plenier qui s'est reuni plus tot ce soir. Le
maire indique que les negociations entreprises entre Irving Oil et Repsol YPF de
l'Espagne ont atteint la phase finale relativement a I'amenagement d'un terminal de gaz
naturelliquefie, aux couts prevus de 750 millions de dollars, situe sur I'emplacement du
quai Can aport appartenant a Irving et, que Irving Oil demande que la ville I'aide a
garantir la construction dudit terminal au moyen de la reduction d'impots fonciers
municipaux exigibles, et ce pendant la duree de vie du terminal. II souligne diverses
retombees positives dont beneficierait la ville.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que:
Attendu que I'amenagement dudit projet depend de la determination du taux
d'imposition exige sur ladite propriete a un bareme concurrentiel par rapport aux
terminaux similaires existants ou proposes dans Ie Canada atlantique, Ie nord-
est des Etats-Unis et en Amerique du Nord;
Attendu que Ie projet propose prevoit creer entre 500 et 600 emplois pendant la
periode de construction, qu'un montant d'environ 26 millions de dollars sera
injecte dans I'economie locale et que 20 emplois permanents seront crees;
Attendu que I'emplacement du terminal, situe a I'extremite de la limite municipale
en direction est, n'imposera aucun cout supplementaire aux proprietaires actuels
dans la collectivite;
IL EST RESOLU que Ie conseil communal etablisse, selon qu'il releve de
I'autorite municipale, une zone precise aux fins d'impot foncier visant Ie gaz
naturelliquefie afin de ne com prendre que les terrains sur lesquels sont situes Ie
terminal de gaz naturelliquefie actuel, I'emplacement de dechargement et les
quais servant a decharger Ie gaz naturelliquefie et, de plus,
QUE Ie taux d'impot foncier, tel qu'autrement determine en vertu du
paragraphe 87c) de la Loi sur les municipalites, soit ajuste annuellement afin de
fixer Ie montant du a The City of Saint John, provenant de cette zone precise, a
500 000 $ par annee pour une periode 25 ans.
Plusieurs conseillers expriment leur consternation a ne pas avoir entendu cette
demande auparavant afin de pouvoir beneficier d'une periode de temps supplementaire
en vue de deliberer sur la question.
Le conseiller Tait s'oppose a I'absence de commentaires formules par les employes et
presente des chiffres qui pourraient toucher de fayon negative les finances de la ville en
tant que recettes fiscales a long terme. II ajoute que d'autres entites pourraient donc
demander de beneficier des memes considerations fiscales ce qui entralnerait la perte
de recettes.
L'avocat municipal affirme que la proposition en question reconnalt que des limites sont
etablies par la legislation provinciale relativement aux droits conferes a la municipalite
en vue d'etablir des zones fiscales independantes et des taux fiscaux varies a I'interieur
de la municipalite. De plus, il explique que la Loi sur les municipalites permet a I'heure
actuelle d'etablir des zones fiscales independantes pourvu qu'elles refletent un
differentiel actuel du niveau de services municipaux offerts aux proprietes a I'interieur
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des limites. II avise Ie conseil que la construction du terminal de gaz naturelliquefie
propose souleve des doutes serieux sur I'etendue de I'autorite conferee a la municipalite
en vertu des lois en vigueur afin d'imposer les dispositions fiscales proposees.
Le maire suppleant Hooton indique que la resolution de la question est difficile vue
I'obligation envers tous les contribuables d'impots fonciers voulant qu'un systeme
d'imposition equitable soit maintenu. Elle ajoute qu'elle a certains doutes sur la
question, a savoir que ledit terminal serait amenage a Saint John nonobstant I'incitatif
fiscal propose.
Le conseiller Court exprime ses inquietudes relatives a la prise d'une decision sans
beneficier d'amplement de temps pour etudier la question vu qu'elle aurait des
incidences financieres pendant les prochains 25 ans. II affirme qu'il prefere un taux
d'imposition indexe.
Le conseiller Titus se reporte aux conseils formules par I'avocat municipal qu'il interprete
comme une opinion selon laquelle Ie conseil ne peut approuver la proposition.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Hooton
et les conseillers Court, Tait et Titus votent contre.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal demande que Ie
gouvernement provincial mette en vigueur une loi modificatrice qui permettrait a The City
of Saint John de modifier I'impot foncier sur les biens reels, autrement imposable a un
emplacement de gaz naturelliquefie situe dans la ville, sous reserve des modalites et
conditions que Ie conseil juge adequates.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que Ie point nO 10.8, Demande de
Richard Merzetti de se presenter devant Ie conseil, so it examinee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.8 Request of Richard Merzetti to Present to Council
The Mayor asked the City Solicitor if Council was able to hear from Mr. Merzetti given
that an order had been issued requiring the removal of his house from its existing site to
comply with the by-law, to which the City Solicitor responded that Council could hear
from Mr. Merzetti.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that, consistent with other
presentations made to Council, a formal request and a copy of a written presentation be
submitted to Council in order for Mr. Merzetti's request to be considered.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that item number 10.7, Request of
CUPE Locals 18,61,486 and IAFF Local 771 to Present to Council on March 14,2005,
be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the request of CUPE Locals 18,
61, 486 and IAFF Local 771 to present to Council this evening be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Referring to a submitted presentation, Bob Davidson, Maritime Regional Director of
CUPE reviewed the present situation of the City of Saint John Pension Fund and
proposed that the various interested parties work together to approach the Province to
remove the solvency valuation requirement as a first step to solving the Pension deficit
problem.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John request the
Province of New Brunswick to remove the solvency valuation from municipalities'
pension fund requirements and representatives of Council, the Unions, the City of Saint
John Pension Board and MLA's go to Fredericton to lobby for its removal.
Councillor Tait suggested that the matter be referred to the Saint John Pension Board of
Trustees Pension.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.8 Demande rec;ue de Richard Merzetti visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil
Le maire demande a I'avocat municipal si Ie conseil peut entendre les propos presentes
par M. Merzetti vu qu'une ordonnance a ete delivree exigeant I'enlevement de sa maison
de I'emplacement existant afin de respecter I'arrete, et I'avocat municipal repond que Ie
conseil peut entendre les propos de M. Merzetti.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, conformement a d'autres
presentations formulees devant Ie conseil, une demande formelle et une copie d'une
presentation ecrite soit presentee au conseil afin que la demande de M. Merzetti soit
examinee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que Ie point nO 10.7, demande reyue des
sections locales 18,61 et 486 du SCFP et 771 de I'IAFF visant a se presenter devant Ie
conseille 14 mars 2005, so it examine.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la demande reyue des sections
locales 18, 61 et 486 du SCFP et 771 de I'IAFF visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil
ce soir meme, so it approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Se reportant a la presentation soumise, Bob Davidson, directeur regional des maritimes
du SCFP, passe en revue la situation actuelle des placements de la caisse de retraite de
The City of Saint John et propose que les diverses parties interessees collaborent pour
aborder la province afin qu'elle ecarte I'exigence d'evaluation de solvabilite comme
premiere etape visant a regler Ie probleme du deficit de la caisse de retraite.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que The City of Saint John demande a la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick d'ecarter I'evaluation de solvabilite des exigences
visant la caisse de retraite des municipalites et que des representants du conseil, des
syndicats, de la Commission des pensions de The City of Saint John ainsi que des
deputes se presentent a Fredericton afin de faire pression pour obtenir un tel
ecartement.
Le conseiller Tait suggere que la question soit transmise a la Commission des
administrateurs du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.1 Contract 2004-19 -Interconnection EastlWest Saint John Water Systems
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the report outlining the status of the Interconnection of the East and West
Saint John Water Systems project be provided for the information of Council; Council be
invited to attend the Public Information Session on March 16,2005, and this report be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.1 Contrat nO 2004-19 relatif au raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie rapport soulignant I'etat du projet de raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest de The City of Saint John, soit fourni au conseil aux
fins d'information; que Ie conseil so it invite a participer a la seance d'information
publique Ie 16 mars 2005 et que ledit rapport so it accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.2 Tender - Trackless Model MT5 Sidewalk Units
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council empower the City's Purchasing Agent to; 1) enter into negotiation with
two different proponents for the supply of up to 4 previously owned Trackless MT5
Sidewalk units, and 2) upon successful completion of those negotiations, authorize the
purchase of the units offered, as long as the amount to be spent does not exceed the
amounts stated in the original proposals.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.2 Soumission relative a un tracteur a trottoir de marque MT Trackless MT5
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil accorde au responsable des achats de la ville les pouvoirs suivants :
1) d'entamer des negociations avec deux fournisseurs distincts relativement a
I'approvisionnement d'un nombre maximal de quatre tracteurs a trottoir de marque
MT Trackless MT5 et, 2) a la suite de negociations favorables, d'autoriser I'acquisition
des tracteurs offerts, selon que Ie montant depense ne depasse pas les montants
indiques dans les soumissions originales.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.3 Tender - Olympia Ice Resurfacer
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, City staff be authorized to send an Olympia Ice Resurfacer to Resurfice
Corporation of Elmira, Ont., for a complete rebuild at a cost estimate of $45,000., plus
tax and freight, as per Resurfice Corp.'s proposal.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.3 Soumission relative a la resurfaceuse Olympia
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie personnel soit autorise a envoyer une resurfaceuse Olympia a Resurfice
Corporation of Elmira, en Ontario, pour effectuer sa remise a neuf aux couts prevus de
45 000 $, taxes et frais de transport en sus, conformement a la proposition soumise par
Resurfice Corp.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.4 Tender - Traffic Paint
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the supply of Premium/High Performance Traffic Paint be
awarded to Ibis Products Ltd., as indicated on the submitted summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.4 Soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, la soumission relative a la peinture de signalisation routiere de haute qualite ou
haute performance so it accordee a Ibis Products Ltd., comme I'indique Ie resume des
soumissions presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.5 Acquisition of Property - McLaren's Beach
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John purchase the fee simple absolute interest in PID
Number 395608 from the Province of New Brunswick for $1000. plus HST and the City
as part of this transaction, shall pay for any registration fees, any required survey costs,
and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents
necessary to finalize this acquisition.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.5 Acquisition de bien-fond situe a McLaren's Beach
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John procede a I'acquisition en fief simple et interet absolu, Ie
bien-fond portant Ie NID 395608 appartenant a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick pour
la somme de 1 000 $, TVH en sus et, que la ville, en vertu de ladite transaction, verse
tous les frais d'enregistrement et les couts lies a I'arpentage et, de plus, que Ie maire et
Ie greffier soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise afin de conclure ladite
acquisition.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.6 Water and Sewerage Billings
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the submitted report explaining the process for invoicing and payment of water
bills be received for information.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.6 Facturation relative au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie rapport presente detaillant Ie processus de facturation et de paiement des
comptes d'eau, soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.7 Request to Meet with Council- March 21, 2005
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council agree to meet in closed session on March 29, 2005 at 5:00
p.m. in a forum as provided for under Section 10.2(4)0) and 10.2(4)(c) of the
Municipalities Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.7 Demande de presentation devant Ie conseille 21 mars 2005
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal consente a se reunir en seance privee aux fins de debat,
Ie 29 mars 2005 a 17 h, comme Ie prevoient les articles 10.2(4)j) et 10.2(4)c) de la Loi
sur les municipalites.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.8 Sale of PID Number 55059075, Sandy Point Road
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John transfer title in PID Number 55059075 being a 17,424fF
+/- parcel on Sandy Point Road as generally shown on the submitted plan to Maber &
Somerville for $1 ,400. (plus HST if applicable) on or before June 31, 2005 and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the transfer document.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.8 Vente d'une parcelle de terrain portant Ie NID 55059075 situee sur Ie chemin
Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John transfere Ie titre du terrain portant Ie NID 55059075, a
savoir une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 17,424 pieds carres, situee au chemin
Sandy Point, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente, a Maber &
Somerville, pour la somme de 1 400 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant), au plus tard Ie
31 juin 2005 et, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'acte de
transfert.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.9 Public Hearing Date - 100 Mountain View Drive
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Common Council initiate the re-
zoning process for the proposed Forest Hills water storage reservoir, 100 Mountain View
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Drive, and schedule the Public Hearing for April 11 ,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.9 Date d'audience publique visant Ie 100, promenade Mountain View
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal entame Ie
processus de rezonage visant Ie reservoir de retenue d'eau de Forest Hills, situe au
100, promenade Mountain View et, fixe la date d'une audience publique au 11 avril 2005
a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.10 Sale of Stopped-up and Closed Road in the Drury Cove Area
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John convey the former reserved "Public Road", being a
1.474 hectare :t strip and traversing PID Number 53207 as generally shown on the
submitted plan to Drury Cove Developments Inc. for $500. (plus HST if applicable) and
advertising costs related to the ROW stop-up and closure; and further that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the transfer or any necessary document to
finalize this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.10 Vente d'une route fermee et barree dans la region de Drury Cove
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John cede I'ancienne << route publique >> reservee, a savoir
une bande de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,474 hectare, traversant Ie terrain
portant Ie NID 53207, comme Ie montre de fayon generale Ie plan presente, a Drury
Cove Developments Inc., pour la somme de 500 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant) et les
couts lies a la publicite de la fermeture et du barrage de la route et, que Ie maire et Ie
greffier soient autorises a signer I'acte de transfert et toute autre documentation requise
afin de conclure ladite transaction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.1 Proposed By-law Change- Lot Size and Sewerage
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court
requesting that the by-law be changed to reflect lot size of one acre for a self-contained
home or with granny suites, in all areas, and filtration sewerage field be installed, and 1
'V4 acre or larger for two family homes, and % acre for one level garden homes with no
more than two bedrooms, in the un-serviced areas, and that the Planning Department
develop a standard working document for procedures for developers, be referred to the
City Manager for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.1 Modification proposee a I'arrete relativement aux dimensions de lots et aux
egouts
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par
Ie conseiller Court relative aux modifications proposees a I'arrete, afin d'accorder une
dimension d'un acre pour un lot aux fins d'une habitation autonome ou comprenant un
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logement supplementaire, dans tous les quartiers, et un systeme de filtration d'egouts
installe et, un acre et demi ou une grandeur plus importante visant les habitations
bifamiliales et, un demi-acre visant les maisons a patio d'un etage avec un nombre
maximal de deux chambres a coucher, dans les quartiers non desservis et, que Ie
service d'urbanisme elabore un document de travail standard visant les procedures
etablies a I'intention des promoteurs, soit transmis au directeur general aux fins de
rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.2 Proposed Interest Free Loan Program & Request for Update on Monthly
Water Payments
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court
requesting to discuss with Council the possibility of establishing an interest free or
forgivable loan program in the range of $1,000.- $5,000. to help homeowners rehabilitate
their homes rather than tear them down and requesting staff to give an update on the
possibility of monthly water payments, be referred to the City Manager for a report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.2 Proposition d'un programme relatif aux prets libres d'interet et demande de
mise a jour relativement aux paiements mensuels pour les services d'eau
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par
Ie conseiller Court visant a entreprendre des discussions avec Ie conseil visant la
possibilite d'etablir un programme de prets libre d'interets ou de pret-subvention au
montant de 1 000 $ jusqu'a 5 000 $ afin d'aider les proprietaires a renover leurs maisons
plut6t que de les detruire et, demandant aux employes de fournir une mise a jour relative
a la possibilite d'effectuer des paiements mensuels, so it transmise au directeur general
aux fins de rapport.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.3 Proposed Administrative Assistant for Immigration Strategy
On motion of Councillor Chang
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that City Staff exhausts all resources
and methods for the purposes of implementing the following recommendation: Prove to
the citizens of Saint John the importance of immigration by seeking a short term
Administrative Assistant position for the purpose of increasing capacity within the Saint
John Immigration Strategy.
Discussion followed on the importance of immigration to the City, with the City Manager
offering to discuss the issue of administration support with stakeholders with a view to all
parties cooperating to engage these services.
Councillor Tait proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Chase, adding to the motion the following, "and the City contribute up to
$5,000. and no more to this position."
Question being taken, the amendment was carried.
Question being taken, the main motion as amended was carried.
6.3 Proposition relative a un adjoint administratif pour la strategie
d'immigration
Proposition du conseiller Chang
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que les employes municipaux epuisent
to utes leurs ressources et methodologies afin de mettre en 03uvre les recommandations
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suivantes: faire la preuve aupres des citoyens de Saint John de I'importance de
I'immigration en etablissant un poste d'adjoint administratif a court terme afin d'accroitre
les capacites au sein de la strategie d'immigration de Saint John.
Une discussion s'ensuit relativement a I'importance de I'immigration pour la ville et Ie
directeur general offre de discuter de la question d'un soutien administratif avec les
intervenants en vue d'assurer la collaboration de toutes les parties pour offrir ces
services.
Le conseiller Tait propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller
Chase, ajoutant a ladite proposition ce qui suit: << et que la ville contribue la somme
maximale de 5 000 $ a ce poste )).
A I'issue du vote, la modification est adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition principale est modifiee et adoptee.
6.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Meeting
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor White
submitting copies of resolutions that were passed on March 5, 2005 at the FCM Board of
Directors meeting, reflecting issues regarding Social Development, be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.4 Reunion du conseil d'administration de la Federation canadienne des
municipalites
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller
White, accompagnee de copies de resolutions adoptees Ie 5 mars 2005, au cours de la
reunion du conseil d'administration de la Federation canadienne des municipalites,
discutant de questions relatives au developpement social, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.5 Inclusive Cities Project - Request to Brief Council on March 29, 2005
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor White
requesting that time be scheduled on the Council agenda of March 29, 2005 to have a
short briefing in regards to this project, by Randy Hatfield, Project Co-Chair be referred
to the Common Clerk to schedule the presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.5 Demande d'aviser Ie conseil relativement au projet visant les villes
inclusives au Canada, Ie 29 mars 2005
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par
Ie conseiller White voulant qu'une heure soit fixee a I'ordre du jour du conseille
29 mars 2005, afin de permettre a Randy Hatfield, co-president du projet, de presenter
un aperyu relatif audit projet, so it transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription a
I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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6.6 Proposed Statue to Honor Saint John's Loyalist Heritage
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that Council request the Greater Saint
John Community Arts Board to explore and recommend to Council a statue that would
depict and honor Saint John's Loyalist Heritage.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.6 Statue proposee afin d'honorer Ie patrimoine de nature loyaliste de Saint
John
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que Ie conseil demande au Conseil des
arts communautaires de Saint John de rechercher et de recommander au conseil une
statue qui puisse representer et honorer Ie patrimoine loyaliste de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.7 Pension Deficit Working Group Update
Councillor Farren asked Councillor Ferguson to speak on the matter first at which time,
Councillor Ferguson requested that his un-submitted prepared statement be recorded in
the minutes which are noted below:
"I thought today I would be able to give a full update with respect to our Pension Deficit
Working Group, I guess without having a better name for the people that are working
together and their accomplishments. You will recall Common Council's resolution giving
the working group authority to seek outside professional help. This motion was
amended to include Councillor Farren. That motion relates to the working group and,
Your Worship, reads as follows: 'Investigate the possibility of issuing bonds to assist
with the unfunded liability of the Pension Fund and that they be given authority to seek
any outside professional assistance that they deem necessary to do so'. Despite this
resolution of Council, I have been denied the right by senior staff to seek outside
professional assistance, even after Councillor Farren and I have tried for the past 5 to 6
weeks to obtain this outside help. As I say, it is scandalous that seeking outside
professional assistance has been denied by senior staff in our attempts to resolve a 40
million dollar plus financial problem for the City of Saint John and ultimately the taxpayer.
Your Worship and Councillors, Councillor Farren and I are still committed to finding a
solution and meeting the obligations required of Council. Again, I would ask through
your Worship that the minutes record my full statement. Thank you."
The City Manager responded by saying that it would be inappropriate to engage outside
legal council, the request of Councillors Ferguson and Farren, without the City's
Solicitor's input. He added that, in light of the Councillors' request to hire an outside
securities' lawyer, Mr. Nugent met with Councillor Ferguson and himself, and provided
advice, which is summarized below. Mr. Totten advised that he is always prepared to
seek outside advice when warranted and took issue with the suggestion that senior staff
is attempting to stall proceedings. He advised that if Council wanted to resolve to hire a
securities lawyer at this time, then a motion would be required, however he noted that
Council would have to advise of the nature of questions to be posed to the securities
lawyer.
Mr. Totten suggested that to facilitate a better understanding of the issue, a presentation
be prepared by Mr. Beckett and delivered to Council.
Councillor Farren raised a point of order on the issue of the City Manager and the City
Solicitor being called upon to speak noting that elected officials should be heard from, at
which time the Mayor called on Councillor Farren to speak. Councillor Farren reviewed
a portion of a motion made at the January 31, 2005 meeting of Council stating that
authorization was given by Council to seek outside help if needed on the pension deficit
issue.
Councillor Tait reiterated his original position on the issue, which was that the City
Manager and the Commissioner of Finance, not a committee, would explore the option
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of issuing bonds to fund the pension deficit and to seek outside help if needed. He
recalled that the Mayor had asked Councillor Ferguson to work with them on the issue.
The City Solicitor advised that all legal advice delivered to Council passes through the
City Solicitor. He added that he would not be acting responsibly if he hired a securities'
lawyer without first knowing the intent, nature, and focus of the advice being sought and
the questions to be posed to the outside lawyer. He further advised that he has never
resisted seeking outside help when warranted, and that regardless of his opinion,
Council could resolve to hire a securities lawyer if it wishes. He added that he believes it
would seem at least premature and perhaps even more questionable to proceed to
obtain legal advice on some very ill-defined notion, which he stated he believes to be the
current circumstances.
Mr. Nugent asked that the record be very clear that he has never, including this instance
as well as into the future, denied, nor will deny, whatever Council requires in order to
receive appropriate legal advice on a subject that is of significance to Council.
The Mayor asked the City Solicitor if it was common practice to take minutes when
members of Council meet with staff, to which the City Solicitor responded that it is not,
and that resolutions made at any such meeting are not binding.
The Common Clerk clarified that when resolutions and amendments are brought
forward, and/or withdrawn, careful attention is paid to reflect accurately the spirit and
intent of the resolution. He stated that in this case, his understanding was not to create
a committee, but rather that staff and two Councillors would review and investigate the
matter and report back to Council. He noted that if a committee was to be formed, then
the minutes would have reflected that, and it would have been referred to the
Nominating Committee.
6.7 Mise a jour du groupe de travail sur Ie deficit de la caisse de retraite
Le conseiller Farren demande au conseiller Ferguson de se prononcer sur la question
en premier et Ie conseiller Ferguson demande alors que son expose non presente
auparavant soit enregistre au proces-verbal, tel que formule ci-dessous :
<< J'avais I'intention de vous offrir aujourd'hui une mise a jour integrale relative a notre
groupe de travail sur Ie deficit de la caisse de retraite, Ie meilleur libelle que je puisse
accorder aux personnes qui travaillent ensemble ainsi que leurs accomplissements.
Vous vous souviendrez de la resolution adoptee par Ie conseil communal qui accorde
audit groupe de travaill'autorite de recourir a des services professionnels externes.
Cette proposition a ete modifiee afin d'inclure Ie conseiller Farren. Ladite proposition
vise Ie groupe de travail et, Monsieur Ie Maire, se lit comme suit: <<.. .examiner 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.>> Malgre ladite resolution du conseil, les cadres
superieurs ont refuse de m'accorder Ie droit de recourir a I'aide professionnelle externe,
quoique Ie conseiller Farren et moi-meme avons essaye au cours des cinq a six
dernieres semaines d'obtenir une telle aide. J'affirme que c'est un scandale de la part
des cadres superieurs que de refuser la permission de consulter des professionnels
externes relativement aux demarches que no us avons entreprises visant a resoudre un
probleme financier d'une valeur de plus de 40 millions de dollars pour The City of Saint
John et, eventuellement, les contribuables. Monsieur Ie maire et les conseillers, je vous
assure que Ie conseiller Farren et moi-meme sommes toujours engages a trouver une
solution et a remplir Ie mandat exige par Ie conseil. Une fois de plus, je demande, par
votre entremise, Monsieur Ie maire, que ce proces-verbal enregistre integralement mes
commentaires. Merci.>>
Le directeur general repond qu'il serait inopportun de recourir aux services d'un
conseiller juridique externe, a la demande des conseillers Ferguson et Farren, sans
avoir consulte I'avocat municipal. II ajoute qu'a la lumiere de la demande des conseillers
visant a retenir les services d'un avocat specialiste en valeurs mobilieres, M. Nugent
s'est reuni avec Ie conseiller Ferguson et lui a offert les conseils indiques ci-dessous.
M. Totten indique qu'il est toujours dispose a recourir a des conseils externes lorsqu'il
est juge necessaire et il s'oppose a la suggestion que les cadres superieurs tentent de
ralentir les procedures. II indique que si Ie conseil voulait se resoudre a retenir les
services d'un avocat specialiste en valeurs mobilieres a ce moment, une proposition
serait alors exigee, cependant, il indique que Ie conseil devrait enoncer la nature des
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questions qui seraient posees a I'avocat specialiste en valeurs mobilieres.
M. Totten suggere afin de mieux comprendre la question, qu'une presentation soit
preparee par M. Beckett et presentee au conseil.
Le conseiller Farren souleve une objection sur la question qu'on ait demande au
directeur general et a I'avocat municipal a prendre la parole et indique que les elus
municipaux devraient plut6t prendre la parole. Le maire invite alors Ie conseiller Farren a
prendre la parole. Le conseiller Farren examine une partie de la proposition adoptee
lors de la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 31 janvier 2005 et indique que I'autorisation avait
ete octroyee au conseil visant a obtenir de I'aide externe au besoin sur la question du
deficit de la caisse de retraite.
Le conseiller Tait reitere ses commentaires originaux sur la question, a savoir que Ie
directeur general et Ie commissaire aux finances, et non pas un comite, devraient
etudier I'option d'emettre des obligations afin de financer Ie deficit de la caisse de retraite
et de recourir a de I'aide externe au besoin. II se rappelle que Ie maire avait demande
au conseiller Ferguson de collaborer avec eux sur la question.
L'avocat municipal affirme qu'il est responsable de tous les conseils juridiques adresses
au conseil communal. II ajoute qu'il s'agirait d'un acte irresponsable s'il retenait les
services d'un avocat specialiste en valeurs mobilieres sans etre au courant de I'intention,
de la nature et de la cible des conseils sollicites et des questions devant etre posees a
I'avocat externe. De plus, il atteste qu'il n'a jamais refuse de recourir a de I'aide externe
lorsque qu'il a ete juge necessaire et, quelle que soit son opinion, Ie conseil a Ie droit de
resoudre de retenir les services d'un avocat specialiste en valeurs mobilieres s'ille
desire. II ajoute qu'a sons sens, il semble du moins premature et peut-etre encore plus
douteux de proceder a obtenir un avis juridique relatif a une question mal definie qui,
comme ill'affirme, il juge relever des circonstances actuelles.
M. Nugent demande que Ie proces-verbal precise clairement en ce qui a trait au present
cas, qu'il n'a jamais refuse ou ne refusera jamais a I'avenir, toute demande du conseil
d'obtenir les conseils juridiques adequats sur une question de nature jugee importante
par Ie conseil.
Le maire demande a I'avocat municipal s'il s'agissait de pratique courante de rediger Ie
proces-verbal des reunions tenues entre les membres du conseil et les employes, et
I'avocat municipal repond que non et que les resolutions adoptees au cours de telles
reunions n'ont aucune force obligatoire.
Le greffier communal clarifie que lorsqu'une resolution ou une modification est examinee
ou rejetee, une attention particuliere y est apportee afin de refleter precisement I'esprit et
I'intention de ladite resolution. II affirme qu'en I'occurrence, il comprenait qu'il ne
s'agissait pas de creer un comite mais plut6t que les employes et deux conseillers
procederaient a une etude et a une enquete sur la question et presenteraient ensuite
leur rapport au conseil. II precise que si un comite devait etre cree, Ie proces-verbal
I'aurait precise et la question aurait ete soumise au comite des candidatures.
6.8 Proposed Streamlining of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus in
which he questions the need for Council to deal with approvals of tenders, land
transactions and the granting or obtaining of easements at Council meetings, be referred
to the City Manager for a report and recommendations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.8 Simplification proposee a I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller
Titus dans laquelle il questionne Ie besoin du conseil visant a traiter les questions
d'approbation de soumission, des transactions mobilieres et la cession ou I'acquisition
de servitudes aux reunions du conseil, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de la
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redaction d'un rapport et de la presentation de recommandations.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.9 Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission - Kyoto Protocol
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus
requesting Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission to investigate and report back to
Council if there is any connection or financial benefit to composting/green house gases/
potential credits under the Kyoto Protocol that may be beneficial to The City of Saint
John, be referred to the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.9 Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy
et Ie protocole de Kyoto
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par
Ie conseiller Titus voulant que la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de
la region de Fundy procede a une enquete et redige un rapport a I'intention du conseil
visant une liaison quelconque ou un avantage financier relatif au compostage, a la
production de gaz a effet de serre ou aux credits eventuels en vertu du protocole de
Kyoto qui pourrait beneficier The City of Saint John, soit transmise a la Commission de
gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.10 Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Submission Process
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the Mayor and appropriate
Councillor, based on portfolio status, personally present two major project submissions,
Water Treatment ($130 million) and Wastewater Treatment ($88 million) to the
appropriate officials in the Provincial Government in Fredericton and to the Federal
Government in Ottawa.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.10 Processus de soumission visant Ie fonds relatif a I'infrastructure rurale
municipale
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que Ie maire, et Ie conseiller opportun
choisi en fonction de la situation du portefeuille, presentent en personne deux projets de
soumission d'importance majeure, a savoir Ie traitement des eaux (130 M$) et Ie
traitement des eaux usees (88 M$), aupres des responsables appropries au
gouvernement provincial a Fredericton et au gouvernement federal a Ottawa.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7.1 Organizational Review Project - Operational Review Steering Committee
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that there is hereby established
a committee to be known as the Operational Review Steering Committee comprised of
Mayor McFarlane, Deputy Mayor Hooton, Councillors Tait, Ferguson and Chase
together with Mr. Terry Totten and Mr. Paul Groody, and the Committee shall exist and
function in accordance with the terms of the agreement between The City of Saint John
and ChartwelllRM Inc. dated as of February 2,2005.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7.1 Projet de revision organisationnelle, Comite directeur de I'examen
operationnel
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU qu'il soit cree, par les presentes,
un comite nomme Ie Comite directeur de I'examen operationnel, auquel siegeront Ie
maire McFarlane, Ie maire suppleant Hooton, les conseillers Tait, Ferguson et Chase,
ainsi que M. Terry Totten et M. Paul Groody et, que ledit comite existe et fonctionne
conformement aux conditions stipulees en vertu de la convention conclue entre The City
of Saint John et ChartwelllRM Inc., datee Ie 2 fevrier 2005.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.1 Committee of the Whole Report - Management Salaries
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council approve the 2005 salary grid for management professional
employees as presented and submitted as Appendix B.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.1 Rapport du comite plenier relativement aux salaires des gestionnaires
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal approuve la grille de remuneration 2005 des employes
professionnels de la direction, telle que presentee a I'annexe B.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.2 Planning Advisory Committee - Subdivision Assent - 1965 Sandy Point
Road
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning
Advisory Committee, Common Council adopt the following resolution:
That Common Council assent to the revised photo-reduced tentative subdivision plan of
the Fieldstone Estates Subdivision, including proposed Lots 22-25 of Block "B," and to
any required municipal services or public utility easements;
That Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more
City/Developer Subdivision Agreements to ensure provision of the required work and
facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City
Engineer;
That Common Council assent to the revised Land for Public Purposes dedication of
approximately 7785 square metres, and
That Common Council authorize cost-sharing outside the limits of the subdivision in
accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie consentement de
lotissement relativement au 1965, chemin Sandy Point
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif
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d'urbanisme, Ie conseil communal adopte la resolution suivante :
QUE Ie conseil communal approuve Ie plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite
presente relativement au lotissement Fieldstone Estates, y compris les lots proposes au
22-25 bloc B, ainsi que tout service municipal et servitude d'utilite publique requis;
QUE Ie conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de lotissement
entre la ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise
en place des installations necessaires, y compris I'elaboration de plans de situation et de
drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en chef;
QUE Ie conseil communal approuve I'affectation proposee d'un terrain d'utilite publique
d'une superficie d'environ 7 785 metres carres;
QUE Ie conseil communal autorise Ie partage des couts au-del a des limites du projet de
lotissement conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete concernant Ie lotissement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.1 Membership on Board of Governors - UNBSJ
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed
requesting that Common Council have a member present at UNB Board of Governors
meetings be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.1 Adhesion au conseil des gouverneurs de I'UNBSJ
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre de demande presentee par
Eric Teed voulant qu'un membre du conseil soit present aux reunions du conseil des
gouverneurs de I'UNB, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Multicultural Association - Atlantic Immigration Conference
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the letter from Krista Hodgson of
the Saint John Multicultural Association requesting to learn what steps are being taken
to have appropriate representation at this conference and offering assistance in this
matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Association multiculturelle et congres sur I'immigration dans les provinces
atlantiques
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Krista Hodgson, de
l'Association multiculturelle de Saint John, visant a connaitre quelles demarches ont ete
entreprises afin d'assurer une representation adequate au congres mentionne en
rubrique et offrant ses services en la matiere, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.3 Walter & Elizabeth Cann - Heritage Home Designation
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Walter and
Elizabeth Cann wishing to apply for heritage designation for their home located at 1133
Rothesay Road be referred to the Preservation Review Board.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.3 Walter et Elizabeth Cann relativement a la designation d'une residence en
tant que site patrimonial
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Walter et Elizabeth
Cann visant a faire une demande de designation de leur residence situee au
1133, chemin Rothesay, en tant que site patrimonial, soit transmise au Comite de
revision sur la conservation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.4 Proposed Paid Parking Spaces on Prince William Street
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Jeff Sparks
proposing to convert one of the three commercial vehicle loading zone parking places in
front of the CompuCollege building into a paid accessible parking spot be referred to the
Saint John Parking Commission and the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.4 Stationnement gratuit propose sur la rue Prince William
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Jeff Sparks
proposant de transformer une des trois places de stationnement dans la zone de
dechargement pour vehicules commerciaux, situees en avant de I'immeuble du college
CompuCollege, en espace facile d'acces, soit transmise a la Commission sur Ie
stationnement de Saint John et a I'avocat municipal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.5 Water Meters
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Stella Bury asking
questions regarding water meters in mobile homes and mini homes, be referred to the
City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.5 Compteurs d'eau
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Stella Bury posant
des questions sur les compteurs d'eau installes dans les maisons mobiles et les mini-
maisons, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.6 River Valley Archery Request for Financial Assistance for Canadian
National Championships
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the request from Robert Mcintyre,
President of the River Valley Archery Club requesting financial assistance for the
Canadian National Championships to be held in Saint John from July 22 to August 1,
2005 be referred to the City Manager.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.6 Demande d'aide financiere rec;ue du club de tir a I'arc River Valley en vue
du championnat national canadien
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande d'aide financiere reyue
de Robert Mcintyre, president du club de tir a I'arc River Valley, en vue du championnat
national canadien, prevu Ie 22 juillet au 1er aout 2005 a Saint John, soit transmise au
directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.9 Objection to Water Meters
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Kenneth and
Barbara Johnson objecting to the proposed installation of water meters, be referred to
the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.9 Opposition aux compteurs d'eau
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Kenneth et Barbara
Johnson s'opposant a I'installation proposee de compteurs d'eau, so it transmise au
directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.10 Objection to Water Meters
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter and petition from Patricia
Dashwood objecting to the installation of water meters be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.10 Opposition aux compteurs d'eau
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre et la petition reyues de
Patricia Dashwood s'opposant a I'installation proposee de compteurs d'eau, soit
transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.11 Request to Present to Council Regarding Crane Mountain Landfill
Operations
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Fran Oliver
requesting to present to Council on either March 29 or April 11, 2005 be referred to the
Common Clerk to schedule the presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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10.11 Demande visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement aux
operations du site d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de Fran
Oliver visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil, Ie 29 mars ou Ie 11 avril 2005, soit
transmise au greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de la date de presentation a I'ordre
du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h 45.
Common Clerk/greffier communal