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2005-04-25_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-437 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL -APRIL 25, 2005- 6:30 p.m. present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Titus and White - and - 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 25 AVRIL 2005 A 18 H 30 Sont presents: Norman McFarlane, maire Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Titus et White et 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. 1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order with Dave Nicholson offering the opening prayer. 1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane, accompagne du pasteur Dave Nicholson qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on March 29, 2005, be approved as amended and the minutes of April 11, 2005 be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 29 mars 2005 so it adopte, tel que modifie, et que Ie proces- verbal de la reunion tenue Ie 11 avril 2005 so it adopte. 91-438 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of item 1.6, Various Claims By and Against the City, and items 6.9, Controlling Budget Expenditures (Councillor Tait) and 6.10, Cost of Heating Fuel (Councillor Tait) be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 1.6, Reclamations diverses entamees par ou contre la municipalite, et que les points 6.9, Contr61e des depenses budgetaires (conseiller Tait), et 6.10, Cout du combustible de chauffage (conseiller Tait), soient reportes jusqu'a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Proclamations The Mayor proclaimed April 28, 2005 as Canada's Day of Mourning to remember those workers who have suffered injury, illness or death and to mark our resolve to improve workplace health and safety and also proclaimed the month of Mayas Asian Heritage Month and the week of May 1 to 7 as Emergency Preparedness Week in the City of Saint John. 1.4 Proclamations Le maire declare que Ie 28 avril 2005 est un jour de deuil au Canada pour que les travailleurs qui ont subi des blessures ou des maladies ou qui sont decedes ne soient pas oublies et pour indiquer notre decision d'ameliorer la sante et la securite au travail. Le maire declare egalement que Ie mois de mai est Ie mois du patrimoine asiatique et que la semaine du 1 er au 7 mai est la Semaine de la protection civile dans The City of Saint John. 1.5 Members' Comments The Mayor acknowledged the presence of Michael Connell, a Co-op student of St. Malachy's High School who is working in the Common Clerk's office as part of his training. The Mayor offered condolences on behalf of Council, City Staff and Saint John Citizens to Councillor Tait on the passing of his mother, Mary Mildred Tait. Councillor White advised that he attended the pre-opening of Boston Pizza at McAllister Place which has created over 100 jobs in the City, and congratulated the owners on the opening. Councillor Chang announced that in conjunction with Asian Heritage month there will be a pot luck dinner on May 26 at City Hall at the newcomer's resource center. Councillor Chase thanked the children from the Boys and Girls Club, City staff and staff of J.D. Irving who assisted in planting of trees on Earth Day, last Saturday, as part of the ongoing tree rescue program. Councillor Court announced that The City of Saint John Environment Committee is seeking nominations for the 2005 Environment Awards to be presented in June, 2005. 91-439 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Councillor McGuire apologized to Councillor Chang on behalf of Council and the majority of citizens of Saint John for the racial slur delivered to the Councillor by a passer-by in the uptown area. Deputy Mayor Hooton congratulated the students and volunteers who contributed to successful high school theatre productions in Saint John. She also thanked the Mayor for arranging a meeting for her to meet with Minister Percy Mockler, who introduced her in the Legislature where comments were made on the positive relationship that both the government and the opposition has with the Council of Saint John. The Deputy advised that she and Minister Blaney had discussions on the possible creation of a Centre of Excellence for trades and artisans which will be discussed further. She added that talks with Minister Mockler showed promise for funding for heritage, arts and culture; that a new property tax abatement for heritage properties will be announced soon, and that she invited Minister Mockler to make the announcement in Saint John. The Deputy concluded her remarks by congratulating the City of Moncton for receiving the Municipality of the Arts Award from the NB Foundation for the Arts, and asked Mayor McFarlane to send a letter to the City of Moncton expressing the City's congratulations. 1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres Le maire souligne la presence de Michael Connell, un eleve du programme d'enseignement cooperatif a la polyvalente St. Malachy, qui travaille au bureau du greffier communal dans Ie cadre de sa formation. Le maire offre ses condoleances au conseiller Tait relativement au deces de sa mere, Mary Mildred Tait, au nom du conseil, du personnel municipal et des citoyens de Saint John. Le conseiller White indique qu'il a assiste a la preouverture de Boston Pizza, a la Place McAllister, qui a cree plus de 100 emplois dans la municipalite, et a felicite les proprietaires de cette ouverture. Le conseiller Chang annonce que conjointement avec Ie mois du patrimoine asiatique, il y aura un repas-partage Ie 26 mai a l'h6tel de ville, au centre de ressources du nouveau venu. Le conseiller Chase remercie les enfants du Boys and Girls Club, Ie personnel municipal et Ie personnel de J.D. Irving qui ont aide a planter des arbres lors du Jour de la terre, samedi dernier, dans Ie cadre du programme continu de preservation des arbres. Le conseiller Court annonce que Ie comite sur I'environnement de The City of Saint John est a la recherche de nominations pour les prix pour I'environnement 2005 qui seront presentes au mois de juin 2005. Le conseiller McGuire presente des excuses au conseiller Chang au nom du conseil et de la majorite des citoyens de Saint John relativement au propos raciste a I'endroit du conseiller formule par un passant du centre-vi lie. Le maire suppleant Hooton felicite les eleves et volontaires qui ont contribue a la reussite des productions theatrales dans les polyvalentes de Saint John. Elle remercie egalement Ie maire d'avoir planifie une rencontre pour qu'elle puisse rencontrer Ie ministre Percy Mockler, qui I'a presentee a I'assemblee legislative, ou des commentaires ont ete formules relativement a la relation positive que Ie gouvernement et I'opposition ont avec Ie conseil de Saint John. Le maire suppleant precise que Ie ministre Blaney et elle-meme ont eu des discussions quant a la creation eventuelle d'un centre d'excellence pour les gens de metier et les artisans, sujet qui sera discute plus longuement. Elle ajoute que les discussions avec Ie ministre Mockler sont prometteuses en ce qui a trait au financement pour Ie patrimoine, les arts et la culture, qu'un nouvel allegement de taxe fonciere sera bient6t annonce et que Ie ministre Mockler en fera I'annonce a Saint John. Le maire suppleant conclut ses commentaires en felicitant la ville de Moncton pour s'etre meritee Ie prix de la municipalite des arts accorde par Ie Conseil des arts du Nouveau-Brunswick et demande au maire McFarlane d'envoyer une lettre a la ville de Moncton presentant des felicitations de la part de la ville de Saint John. 91-440 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 1.6 Various claims by and against the City 10.2(4)(f,g) On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: Whereas an oil spill occurred on the Crown Street Overpass in the City of Saint John on July 12, 2002 and Durnnian Poultry Farm Ltd., the owner of the vehicle that spilled the oil, is prepared to pay to the City the full amount that it cost the City to clean up the oil, upon receiving a Release from the City; and Resolved that the Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized to execute on behalf of the City a Release which has been approved by the City Solicitor and is in favour of Durnnian Poultry Farm Ltd. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: Whereas from time to time actions are commenced in the Small Claims Court against The City of Saint John, and the City Solicitor is of the opinion that the issue of liability should be contested in Court; and Resolved that the City Solicitor and his designates is hereby authorized to defend Small Claims Court actions that are brought against The City of Saint John if the City Solicitor is of the opinion that the issue of liability should be contested. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that: Whereas City of Saint John employees and equipment were, at the request of S. Chaisson Construction Ltd., involved in the carrying out of watermain repairs and connection work at Parkhill Drive, Saint John, in July of 2003, and the Company has not compensated the City for the costs that the City incurred; and that the City Solicitor or his designate is hereby authorized to commence Court proceedings on behalf of The City of Saint John in an effort to attempt to recover costs incurred by the City in July of 2003 as a result of performing watermain repairs and connection work at the request of S. Chaisson Construction Ltd. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.6 Reclamations diverses entamees par ou contre la municipalite 10.2(4)f,g) Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que: Attendu qu'un deversement de petrole est survenu sur Ie passage superieur de The City of Saint John et a Durnnian Poultry Farm Ltd., Ie proprietaire du vehicule responsable du deversement de petro Ie est dispose a payer a la ville Ie montant d'argent necessaire au nettoyage lorsque la ville lui aura remis une renonciation; et Resolu que Ie maire et Ie greffier sont autorises a signer, au nom de la ville, une renonciation, approuvee par I'avocat municipal, en faveur de Durnnian Poultry Farm Ltd. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-441 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que: Attendu que, de temps en temps, des poursuites sont entamees a la Cour des petites creances contre The City of Saint John et que I'avocat municipal est d'avis que la question de responsabilite devrait etre contestee en cour; et Resolu que I'avocat municipal et ses representants sont, par les presentes, autorises a defendre les poursuites contre The City of Saint John a la Cour des petites creances si celui-ci est d'avis que la question de responsabilite devrait etre contestee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que: Attendu que les employes de The City of Saint John ont collabore, a la demande de S. Chaisson Construction Ltd., aux reparations de la conduite d'eau principale et aux travaux de raccordement a Parkhill Drive, a Saint John, en juillet 2003 et que I'equipement de la ville a ete utilise, et que I'entreprise n'a pas com pense la ville pour les frais qu'elle a encourus; et que I'avocat municipal ou son representant est, par les presentes, autorise a entamer des procedures au nom de The City of Saint John dans Ie but d'essayer de recuperer les couts encourus par la ville en juillet 2003, provoques par les reparations effectuees a la conduite d'eau principale et par les travaux de raccordement demandes par S. Chaisson Construction Ltd. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 2.1 Presentation - Residents Prospective- Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission's Operations Referring to a submitted report, Fran Oliver of 2130 Westfield Road and Tom Simms, a member of the River Road Community Alliance and a resident of Belmont, outlined the history of and several concerns with the operation of the Crane Mountain Landfill. The most significant concern cited was the risk of contamination of residents' water supply due to the Crane Mountain Landfill. They suggested that "Council gather an effective group of Crane Mountain stakeholders together for the purpose of identifying the strategic alternatives available to the landfill, and making a recommendation." The presenters requested responses to be answered at the town hall meeting of May 31, 2005. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the presentation, from residents regarding Crane Mountain Landfill be referred to the City Manager, Fundy Region Solid Waste Committee, the Councillor responsible for the Environment Portfolio and the Nominating Committee. Councillor Court expressed his concern that his responsibilities under his environment portfolio were not being recognized. This concern was addressed later in the meeting and is reflected in the above motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court voting nay. (Councillor Court subsequently withdrew his nay vote) 2.1 Presentation - Perspective des residents relativement aux operations de la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy Se reportant au rapport presente, Fran Oliver, residant au 2130 chemin Westfield, et Tom Simms, membre de I'alliance communautaire du chemin River et resident de 91-442 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Belmont, donnent les grandes lignes de I'historique de I'exploitation du site d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane et expriment plusieurs preoccupations a ce sujet. La plus importante preoccupation exprimee concerne Ie risque de contamination de I'approvisionnement en eau des residents en raison du site d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane. lis proposent que << Ie conseil rassemble un groupe actif de parties interessees par la montagne Crane afin de definir des solutions de rechange strategiques possibles au site d'enfouissement et d'emettre des recommandations >>. Les presentateurs demandent que I'on reponde aux questions a I'assemblee publique locale Ie 31 mai 2005. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la presentation des residents concernant Ie site d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane soit adressee au directeur general, a la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy, au conseiller charge du comite sur I'environnement et au comite des candidatures. Le conseiller Court s'inquiete que ses responsabilites dans Ie cadre de son comite sur I'environnement ne soient pas reconnues. Cette preoccupation a ete exposee plus tard lors de la reunion et est exprimee dans la proposition precedente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre. (Le conseiller Court retire, par la suite, son votre contre.) 2.2 Presentation - Atlantic Lottery Corporation Referring to a submitted electronic slide presentation, Adrienne O'Pray reviewed harness racing trends in Atlantic Canada; listed the key benefits of gaming at racetracks, and referred to various models used for entertainment centers across Canada, with particular emphasis on the facility in Charlottetown, P.E.1. She listed the goals of the responsible gaming program, and presented statistics on pari-mutuel wagering from 1998-2004 for Atlantic Canada racetracks wagering. Willard Jenkins, President of the Exhibition Association, a non profit organization, advised that the Association's role is as a facilitator to assist the horsemen and to revive Harness Racing in Saint John. He noted that the association is the owner and operator of the racing track and are presently in need of renewing their facilities, advising that they have $3.5 million to invest in an agricultural building. Mr. Jenkins added that he believes the creation of an entertainment centre at the Park location would be a unique and great opportunity for the City. Ross Galbraith, with the Saint John Horsemen Association, spoke of his support for the industry which is labour intensive, and employs a great deal of people. He also supported the creation of an entertainment centre as envisioned as a positive move for the City which would have the impact of providing additional revenue for the City. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that: Whereas there is in excess of $30 million that will be invested in the Community, Whereas it will be of great assistance to the Exhibition Association and that the Association is intending to invest $3 - 4 million in a new building, Whereas it will help the horsemen and horsewomen, Whereas it will be of benefit to the agricultural and tourism industry, and will increase the tax base, and construction jobs in the City, and has the potential to bring revenue into the City, The City of Saint John endorse the concept of an entertainment/gaming facility with an arena, and encourage the Provincial Government to allow the facility in Saint John at Exhibition Park, the financial model being that the City be involved in the revenue 91-443 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 sharing arrangements and provision be made for funding of addiction services, and further that the City Manager examine the financial model being proposed. Council requested additional information from Ms. O'Pray on slot revenue distribution and prevalence studies on problem gambling which she agreed to provide. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2.2 Presentation - Societes des loteries de l'Atlantique Se reportant a une presentation electronique de diapositives, Adrienne O'Pray passe en revue les tendances en matiere de courses attelees dans Ie Canada atlantique. Elle enumere les avantages cles du jeu aux hippodromes et fait reference a divers modeles utilises pour les centres audio-video partout au Canada, en insistant sur I'installation de Charlottetown, a 1'T1e-du-Prince-Edouard. Elle enumere les objectifs du programme de jeux responsable et presente des statistiques sur Ie pari mutuel, entre 1998 et 2004, relativement aux paris de courses de chevaux dans Ie Canada atlantique. Willard Jenkins, president de l'Association d'expositions, un organisme a but non lucratif, indique que Ie r61e de l'Association en est un de facilitateur pour aider les cavaliers et pour retablir les courses attelees a Saint John. II fait remarquer que l'Association est proprietaire et exploitant des pistes de course et qu'elle do it a present renouveler ses installations, precisant qu'elle a 3,5 millions de dollars a investir dans un edifice agricole. M. Jenkins ajoute qu'il croit que la creation d'un centre audio-video a I'emplacement du parc constituerait une occasion unique et formidable pour la ville. Ross Galbraith, membre de l'Association des cavaliers de Saint John, parle de son soutien a I'industrie, laquelle est exigeante en main-d'03uvre et emploie un grand nombre de personnes. II donne egalement son appui a la creation d'un centre audio- video qu'il voit comme un geste positif de la part de la ville et qui permettrait de fournir des revenus supplementaires a celle-ci. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que: Attendu qu'il y a un surplus de plus de 30 millions de dollars qui seront investis dans la collectivite, Attendu que cet argent sera d'une grande aide pour l'Association d'expositions et que celle-ci planifie investir 3 a 4 millions de dollars dans un nouvel edifice, Attendu que cet argent aidera les cavaliers et cavalieres, Attendu que cet argent sera benefique pour les industries agricole et de tourisme, qu'il permettra d'augmenter I'assiette fiscale et les emplois en construction dans la ville et a Ie potentiel de generer des revenus pour la ville, The City of Saint John appuie Ie concept d'un centre audio-video ou d'une installation de jeux video incluant une arena et incite Ie gouvernement provincial a permettre que I'installation se retrouve a Exhibition Park, a Saint John, Ie modele financier etant que la ville participe aux dispositions de partage des recettes, que des mesures soient prises pour Ie financement de services de dependances et, de plus, que Ie directeur general etudie Ie modele financier propose. Le conseil demande des renseignements supplementaires a Mme O'Pray relativement a la repartition des recettes provenant des machines a sous et aux etudes descriptives en ce qui a trait aux problemes de jeux, ce qu'elle accepte de faire. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.1 Public Hearing -Proposed By-law Amendment to Stop Up and Close a Portion of Chesley Drive The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-law Amendment to stop up and close all that portion of Chesley Drive, a public street in The City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and 91-444 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Province of New Brunswick, comprising an area of approximately 275 m2 as shown on the Plan of Survey showing a portion of Chesley Drive, City of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, surveyed by David V. Parkhill, New Brunswick Land Surveyor on November 8, 2004. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposal with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposal with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Chesley Drive be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John" with regard to Chesley Drive be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend a By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John". 4.1 Audience publique concernant la modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant la fermeture et Ie barrage d'un tronc;on de la promenade Chesley La greffiere communale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification de I'arrete sur la fermeture de routes afin d'interrompre la circulation et de fermer un tronyon de la promenade Chesley, une rue publique dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John, dans la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, ayant une superficie d'environ 275 m2, comme Ie montre Ie plan d'arpentage date du 8 novembre 2004, arpente par David V. Parkhill, arpenteur pour la province du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le maire invite Ie public a exprime son opposition quant a la proposition, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant a la proposition, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la promenade Chesley, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur I'interruption de la circulation et la fermeture de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la promenade Chesley, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. 91-445 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 5.1 The City of Saint John Pension Plan Report On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the report form the City Manager, entitled, The City of Saint John Pension Plan Report be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.1 Rapport relatif au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie rapport du directeur general, intitule Rapport relatif au regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, soit reporte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Contract 2005-7 - Princess Court- Water and Sewer Renewal and Rothesay Avenue Sanitary Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2005-7: Princess Court - Water & Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction, Rothesay Avenue - Sanitary Sewer Renewal be awarded to the low tenderer, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, at its tendered price of $586,770. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.2 Contrat nO 2005-7 relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de I'impasse Princess et a la reparation des egouts sanitaires de I'avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2005-7 relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et aux travaux de refection de I'impasse Princess et a la reparation des egouts sanitaires de I'avenue Rothesay so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, L. Halpin Excavating Limited, au prix offert de 586 770 $, comme il a ete calcule selon les quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Contract 2004-25 - Saint John Harbour Outfalls Sewer Lining Project On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report submitted by the City Manager, updating Council on Contract 2004-25 which was awarded to M R Martin Construction Inc., and noting that extra costs incurred with this contract will be handled by adjustments within the original approved envelope of the 2004 Water and Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-446 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.3 Contrat nO 2004-25 relatif au projet de revetement interieur des emissaires du havre de Saint John Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general informant Ie conseil relativement au contrat nO 2004-25, accorde a M R Martin Construction Inc., en prenant note que les couts supplementaires encourus dans Ie cadre de ce contrat seront traites en faisant des ajustements a I'enveloppe originale approuvee du programme d'investissement du fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2004, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 Crack Sealing - 2004 On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager updating Council on the Crack Sealing contract for 2004, and noting that deficient work as described in the report will be repaired at no cost to the City in May, 2005, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.4 Calfeutrage des fissures 2004 Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que Ie rapport de mise a jour du directeur general au conseil relatif au contrat de calfeutrage des fissures pour 2004, en prenant note qu'en mai 2004, des reparations seront apportees gratuitement aux travaux insatisfaisants decrits dans Ie rapport, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.5 Contract 2005-4 - Ravenscliffe Court - Retaining Wall On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract No. 2005-4: Ravenscliffe Court - Retaining Wall Construction be awarded to the low tenderer, Spectrum Enterprises Ltd. at its tendered price of $84,403.59 as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.5 Contrat nO 2004-4 relatif a la construction d'un mur de soutenement Ie long de I'impasse Ravenscliffe Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2005-4 relatif a la construction d'un mur de soutenement Ie long de I'impasse Ravenscliffe soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Spectrum Enterprises Ltd., au prix offert de 84 403,59 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-447 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.6 Prince Street and Somerset Street - Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Terrain Group Inc. for engineering (design and construction management) services for Prince Street and Somerset Street Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation be accepted and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.6 Reparations a la conduite d'eau principale et aux egouts sanitaires et installation d'egouts pluviaux sur les rues Prince et Somerset Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE la proposition de Terrain Group Inc., relative aux services d'ingenierie (gestion de la conception et de la construction) visant la reparation des conduites principales d'eau et d'egouts sanitaires et I'installation d'egouts pluviaux sur les rues Prince et Somerset, so it acceptee, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation afferente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.7 Contract 2005-3 - Water Street Reconstruction and Prince William Street Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2005-3: Water Street (Saint Patrick Street to Broad Street) - Street Reconstruction and Prince William Street (Queen Street to Water Street) - Water and Sewer Renewal be awarded to the tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at a negotiated tender price of $3,039,236. as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Councillors Court and Farren remarked that they would like to see this project delayed for one year and concentrate on other required street repairs in the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting "nay". 5.7 Contrat nO 2005-3 relatif aux travaux de refection de la rue Water et au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Prince William Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie contrat nO 2005-3, relatif aux travaux de refection de la rue Water (de la rue Saint Patrick a la rue Broad) et au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Prince William (de la rue Queen a la rue Water), soit accorde au soumissionnaire Galbraith Construction Limited, au prix offert de 3 039 236 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle necessaire. Les conseillers Court et Farren font remarquer qu'ils aimeraient que ce projet so it retarde d'un an pour pouvoir se concentrer sur d'autres reparations de rue requises dans la ville. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote contre. 91-448 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.8 Sandy Point Road Water and Sewer Extension On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the proposed additional fee of $69,385.90 from Terrain Group Inc. to provide design and construction management services for the Sandy Point Road water and sewer extension project. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.8 Prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts du chemin Sandy Point Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal approuve les frais supplementaires estimes a 69 385,90 $ devant etre verses a Terrain Group Inc. pour des services supplementaires de gestion de la conception et de la construction dans Ie cadre du projet de prolongement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts du chemin Sandy Point. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.9 Water and Sewerage Utility - Water Conservation On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council accept the proposal of Media Planet Agency Inc. related to the "Splash Your Idea" and to "Design a Bus Wrap" for the promotion of water conservation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.9 Services d'eau, reseaux d'egouts et conservation des eaux Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal accepte la proposition de Media Planet Agency Inc. relative aux programmes << Eclaboussures d'idees >> et << Conception d'une enveloppe publicitaire pour autobus >> dans Ie cadre de la promotion de la conservation des eaux. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.10 Request from Carleton Community Centre for LPP Funding for Play Park On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council 1. authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a by-law to stop-up-and close off the portion of Tilley Lane required for the proposed play park; 2. 3. support the development of an inclusive play park at the Carleton Community Centre at an estimated cost of $300,000., with The City of Saint John providing funds from the Land For Public Purposes Trust Fund in an amount up to $100,000., subject to the funds from the Land For Public Purposes not exceeding the amount of funds contributed by other parties, and 3. the above support is subject to the equipment supplier providing confirmation satisfactory to the Director of Leisure Services that the equipment supplied and installed fully meets CSA standards. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-449 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.10 Demande de financement du centre communautaire de Carleton relative a un terrain d'utilite publique pour Ie parc Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal procede comme suit: 1. qu'il autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'etudier la possibilite d'adopter un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer un tronyon d'une partie de I'allee Tilley, ce qui est necessaire pour Ie parc propose; 2. qu'il apporte son appui au developpement d'un parc inclusif au centre communautaire de Carleton, au cout estime de 300 000 $, et que The City of Saint John voit au financement du projet a partir des fonds en fiducie pour I'utilisation des terrains a des fins publiques d'un montant maximal de 100 000 $, en autant que ceux-ci ne soient pas superieurs aux fonds offerts par d'autres parties, 3. que I'appui mentionne ci-dessus soit offert sous reserve d'une confirmation satisfaisante du fournisseur de materiel a I'endroit du directeur du service des loisirs que Ie materiel fourni et installe respecte les normes de l'Association canadienne de normalisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.11 Canadian National Archery Championships - Request for Funding On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council provide sponsorship funding in the amount of $5,000. to the local organizing committee of the 2005 Canadian National Archery Championship to be held in Saint John from July 22 to August 1, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.11 Demande de financement relative au Championnat national canadien de tir a I'arc Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal octroie du financement par Ie biais de commandites au montant de 5 000 $ au comite organisateur local de Championnat national canadien de tir a I'arc pour 2005, qui aura lieu a Saint John, du 22 juillet au 1er aout 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.12 Proposed Street Closings - Mill Street, Church Avenue and Un-named Reserve Road On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a By-law to Stop-up and close a 622.:!:. m2 portion of Church Street; a 1,438.:!:.m2 portion of an unnamed reserve street; and a 2,520.:!:. m2 portion of Mill Street all as generally shown on the submitted sketch. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-450 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.12 Fermeture de route proposee - rue Mill, avenue Church et une route de reserve sans nom Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un arrete visant a interrompre la circulation et a fermer un tronyon de la rue Church d'environ 622 m2, un tronyon d'une route de reserve sans nom d'environ 1 438 m2 et un tronyon de la rue Mill d'environ 2 520 m2, comme I'indique de fayon generale Ie plan presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.13 Developers Forum - Residential Developers On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council rescind its policy of June 8, 1998 which automatically cancels public hearings if there is no recommendation available from the Planning Advisory Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.13 Forum des promoteurs - promoteurs residentiels Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal revoque sa politique du 8 juin 1998, ce qui annule automatiquement les audiences publiques si Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme ne formule aucune recommandation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.14 Public Hearing Dates - 2420 Loch Lomond Road and Lands Adjacent to 460 Latimore Lake Road On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: 1. schedule the Public Hearings for the re-zoning applications of Clovis, Linda and Bernice Hachey (2420 Loch Lomond Road), and Fundy Bay Sand & Gravel Inc. (lands adjacent to 460 Latimore Lake Road), for May 24,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and 2. waive the $400. application fee for the application of Clovis, Linda and Bernice Hachey (2420 Loch Lomond Road). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.14 Date d'audience publique concernant Ie 2420, chemin Loch Lomond et les terrains contigus au 460, chemin Latimore Lake Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal procede comme suit: 1. qu'il fixe les dates d'audiences publiques relativement aux demandes de rezonage presentees par Clovis, Linda et Bernice Hachey (2420, chemin Loch Lomond) et Fundy Bay Sand & Gravel Inc. (terrains contigus au 460, chemin Latimore Lake) au 24 mai 2005, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil; 2. qu'il renonce aux frais de demandes de 400 $ imputes aux demandes de 91-451 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 rezonage de Clovis, Linda et Bernice Hachey (2420, chemin Loch Lomond). A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.15 Amending Resolution - 407 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of June 7,2004 to "acquire a 356 square metre :t easement for municipal services as well as a 70 square metre :t portion of freehold land in PID Number 55150007 from Val-U-Drive (Saint John) Ltd. " by; 1. Deleting "Val-U-Drive (Saint John) Ltd."; and 2. Inserting in its place "Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc." With all other elements of the resolution to remain unchanged. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.15 Resolution modificatrice relative au 407, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal modifie Ie libelle de la resolution du 7 juin 2004, a savoir << acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux, d'une superficie d'environ 356 metres carres, ainsi que Ie bien-fonds en tenure libre d'un terrain d'environ 70 metres carres portant Ie NID 55150007, appartenant a Val-U-Drive (Saint John) Ltd... >> comme suit: 1. la suppression du nom << Val-U-Drive (Saint John) Ltd. >>; et 2. son remplacement par Ie nom << Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. >>. Tous les autres elements de la resolution demeurent inchanges. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.16 Street Widening and Improvements - 499 Rothesay Avenue - Dairy Queen On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 52 square metre :t portion of PID Numbers 306621,306654 and 306563, from BL T Foods Limited for $50. per square metre plus H.ST (if applicable), as generally shown on the submitted sketch; 2. The City shall prepare any plan of survey required for conveyance purposes; 3. The City will pay to a maximum of $350. the legal fees incurred by BL T Foods Limited to finalize this transaction; 4. Where applicable, reinstate the subject property to same condition as existing prior to construction; and 5. The Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized to sign any document necessary to finalize this transaction Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-452 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.16 Elargissement et ameliorations de la rue au 499, avenue Rothesay, Dairy Queen Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief simple d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 52 m2, portant les NID 306621,306654 et 306563, appartenant a BL T Foods Limited, au prix de 50 $ Ie metre carre (TVH en sus s'il y a lieu), comme I'indique, de maniere generale, Ie croquis presente; 2. la ville prepare les plans d'arpentage requis aux fins de transfert; 3. la ville acquitte les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 350 $, engages par BL T Foods Limited, afin de conclure cette transaction; 4. la ville retablisse Ie terrain en question dans I'etat ou il eta it avant la construction, s'il y a lieu; et 5. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires pour mener a bien cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.17 Street Widening and Improvements - 505 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager: 1. The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 21 square metre :t portion of PID Number 55141915, from 000585 N.B. LTD. for $50. per square metre plus H.ST (if applicable), as generally shown on the submitted sketch; 2. The City shall prepare any plan of survey required for conveyance purposes; 3. The City will pay to a maximum of $350. the legal fees incurred by 000585 N.B. LTD. to finalize this transaction; 4. Where applicable, reinstate the subject property to same condition as existing prior to construction; and 5. The Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized to sign any document necessary to finalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.17 Elargissement et ameliorations de la rue au 505, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief simple d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 21 m2, portant Ie NID 55141915, appartenant a 000585 N.B. LTD., au prix de 50 $ Ie metre carre (TVH en sus s'il y a lieu), comme I'indique de maniere generale Ie croquis presente; 2. la ville prepare les plans d'arpentage requis aux fins de transfert; 3. la ville acquitte les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 350 $, engages par 000585 N.B. LTD., afin de conclure cette transaction; 91-453 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 4. la ville retablisse Ie terrain en question dans I'etat ou il etait avant la construction, s'il y a lieu; et 5. Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer tous les documents necessaires pour mener a bien cette transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.18 Request for Expenditure from the Stockford Memorial Fund On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the expenditure of an amount not greater than $10,000. (which includes HST, shipping and installation) from the Stockford Memorial Fund to purchase and install litter bins in King's Square. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.18 Demande visant a occasionner des depenses puisees dans Ie fonds commemoratif Stockford Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil communal autorise une depense d'au plus 10000 $ (incluant la TVH, Ie transport et I'installation), puisee dans Ie fonds commemoratif Stockford, pour I'achat de corbeilles a dechets et leur installation a King's Square. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.19 Wests ide Estates Subdivision - Pumping Station Cost Sharing On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize an additional payment of $132,874. to the construction of the Westside Estates pumping station. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.19 Partage des coClts relatifs au poste de pompage situe au lotissement Westside Estates Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal autorise un paiement supplementaire de 132874 $ pour la construction du poste de pompage de Westside Estates. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.20 Pipeline Crossing Agreement - Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John enter into a Crossing Consent Agreement with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the submitted agreement; for the purpose of facilitating water main installation as part of the Interconnection of the East and West Saint John Water System project; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-454 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 5.20 Contrat relatif au croisement du gazoduc conclu avec la societe Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE The City of Saint John adhere a I'entente de croisement de la Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd., sous reserve des conditions de ladite entente, afin de faciliter I'installation de la conduite d'eau principale dans Ie cadre du projet de raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc des secteurs est et ouest de The City of Saint John, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer I'entente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.21 P.R.O. Kids 2004 Annual Report On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the P.R.O. Kids 2004 Annual Report be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.21 Rapport annuel de 2004 presente par P.R.O. Kids Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie rapport annuel de 2004 presente par P.R.O. Kids so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.22 Senior Baseball Fundraising Efforts On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the City Manager follow up with representatives of the Saint John Alpines in an effort to make suitable arrangements to allow for the provision of beer sales at Memorial Field and to advise Council of those arrangements at a subsequent meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.22 Activites de financement du baseball senior Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie directeur general effectue un suivi aupres des representants des Saint John Alpines dans Ie but de prendre les mesures appropriees pour permettre la vente de biere au Memorial Field et qu'il informe Ie conseil de ces mesures lors d'une reunion ulterieure. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.1 Duration of Council Meetings On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, Council be given a teach-in on the governance role with the assistance of a knowledgeable facilitator. Councillor Titus distributed a summary card containing guidelines for governance. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-455 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 6.1 Duree des reunions du conseil communal Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie conseil reyoive une seance de formation relative au r61e en matiere de gouvernance avec I'aide d'un animateur competent. Le conseiller Titus fait circuler une carte recapitulative comportant des lignes directrices en matiere de gouvernance. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.2 Council Mandate for Portfolios On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, Common Council endorse the portfolio system. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the report from the citizens committee on Crane Mountain Landfill and presented as item 2.1 be also referred to Councillor Court, and noted as part of the motion under that item, as representative of the environment portfolio. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, Common Council by resolution make formal the Councillor portfolio appointments as announced in February, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, Common Council set the policies and guidelines of each portfolio to be brought back to Council for approval. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.2 Mandats relatifs aux portefeuilles du conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie conseil communal appuie Ie systeme de portefeuille. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie rapport du comite des citoyens relatif au site d'enfouissement de la montagne Crane, presente au point 2.1, so it aussi adresse au conseiller Court, Ie representant du comite sur I'environnement, et qu'il fasse partie de la proposition de ce point. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-456 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie conseil communal officialise, en vertu d'une resolution, les nominations dudit conseiller en matiere de portefeuilles, tel qu'il a ete annonce en fevrier 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie conseil communal etablisse les politiques et lignes directrices de chaque portefeuille devant etre presente au conseil pour approbation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.3 Business Development - Justice Facility On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Common Council of The City of Saint John direct the City Manager and appropriate staff to request proposals for the development of these projects as a package, with the intention of determining what, if any, additional development can be created as a part of this project. Councillor Chase questioned whether we are ready to request proposals, cautioning Council not to jeopardize the project given there are other projects being discussed at the same time, to which the City Manager responded that we are not ready to issue request for proposals, but that discussions would be in order, and suggested that Council may want to direct the City Manager to have those discussions. Councillor Titus proposed an amendment which was seconded by Councillor White that Common Council direct the City Manager to have discussions with proponents of other projects and landowners that would hopefully facilitate a much larger facility than the city could do on its own as it relates to the development of a policy facility and justice complex as a package, with the intention of determining what, if any, additional development can be created as a part of this project. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the Common Council direct the City Manager to have discussions with proponents of projects, other than the Police and Justice Facilities and landowners that would hopefully facilitate a much larger facility than the city could do on its own as it relates to the development of a policy facility and justice complex as a package, with the intention of determining what, if any, additional development can be created as a part of this project. Question being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was carried. 6.3 Developpement des affaires relativement au centre judiciaire Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint John demande au directeur general et au personnel concerne de faire une demande de propositions d'ensemble en ce qui a trait a I'elaboration de ces projets afin de determiner les developpements supplementaires qui sont necessaires dans Ie cadre de ce projet, s'il ya lieu. Le conseiller Chase s'interroge a savoir s'ils sont prets a faire une demande de propositions, avertissant Ie conseil de ne pas compromettre Ie projet puisque, au meme moment, d'autres projets font I'objet de discussions. Le directeur general repond qu'ils ne sont pas prets a faire une demande de propositions mais qu'il serait approprie que des discussions aient lieu et propose que Ie conseil souhaiterait peut-etre demander au directeur general de tenir ces discussions. 91-457 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Le conseiller Titus propose une modification, appuyee par Ie conseiller White, que Ie conseil communal demande au directeur general de tenir des discussions avec les soumissionnaires d'autres projets et les proprietaires fonciers qui, on I'espere, permettraient qu'une installation beaucoup plus grande que ce que la ville, a elle seule, aurait pu realiser, soit developpee dans Ie cadre de I'elaboration d'ensemble d'une installation en matiere de politiques et d'un complexe judiciaire, afin de determiner les developpements supplementaires necessaires dans Ie cadre de ce projet, s'il y a lieu. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie conseil communal demande au directeur general de tenir des discussions avec les soumissionnaires d'autres projets, autres que Ie service de police et Ie centre judiciaire, et les proprietaires fonciers qui, on I'espere, permettraient qu'une installation beaucoup plus grande que ce que la ville, a elle seule, aurait pu realiser, soit developpee dans Ie cadre de I'elaboration d'ensemble d'une installation en matiere de politiques et d'un complexe judiciaire, afin de determiner les developpements supplementaires necessaires dans Ie cadre de ce projet, s'il y a lieu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition telle que modifiee est adoptee. 6.4 Saint John Transit On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus requesting an opportunity to discuss a matter under Section 10.2(4) as it relates to public transportation be referred to Committee of the Whole. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.4 Commission des transports de Saint John Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Titus demandant a avoir I'occasion de discuter d'une question en vertu de I'article 10.2(4), relatif au transport en commun, soit adressee au comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.5 Land at the Causeway On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, staff be requested to negotiate with the owners of the property at the Causeway as soon as possible with regard to compensatory storage space, and all efforts be made to ensure the City obtain this property at a reasonable price. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (See referral motion at item 9.4) 6.5 Terrains situes pres de la route surelevee Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie personnel negocie avec les proprietaires de terrains situes pres de la route surelevee des que possible relativement a un espace d'entreposage compensatoire, et que tous les efforts possibles soient deployes pour faire en sorte que la ville obtienne ces terrains a un prix raisonnable. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-458 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 (Consulter la proposition visant a deferer la question au point 9.4.) 6.6 Stu Hurley Arena On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, the required $70,000. for repairs to the Stu Hurley Arena be approved and the Capital Budget be increased accordingly if necessary. Councillor Chase and Deputy Mayor Hooton questioned the process of citing this facility for repair instead of it being a part of the budget planning, with Councillor Chase asking to wait until the report from the Recreational Facilities Report is presented next week. Councillor McGuire, referring to his item 6.14, stated that there may be funds available from the Province to repair the facility. Councillor Titus proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by Councillor White to refer his letter proposing repairs to the Stu Hurley Arena be referred to the City Manager to investigate the possibility of fundng through the Provincial Community Development Funding. The Mayor noted that item number 6.14 has now been dealt with. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus proposing repairs to the Stu Hurley Arena be referred to the City Manager to investigate the possibility of funding through the Provincial Community Development Funding. Question being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was carried. 6.6 Arena Stu Hurley Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White Comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, QUE Ie montant requis de 70 000 $ pour des reparations a I'arena Stu Hurley soit approuve et que Ie budget d'immobilisations soit augmente en consequence, au besoin. Le conseiller Chase et Ie maire suppleant Hooton s'interrogent sur Ie processus faisant en sorte que cette installation soit presentee pour des reparations plut6t que de faire partie de la planification budgetaire, et Ie conseiller Chase demande d'attendre la presentation du rapport sur les installations de loisirs prevue la semaine prochaine. Le conseiller McGuire, se reportant a son point 6.14, declare que la province pourrait peut-etre liberer des fonds pour la reparation de cette installation. Le conseiller Titus propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par Ie conseiller White, que sa lettre proposant des reparations a I'arena Stu Hurley soit adressee au directeur general pour que celui-ci puisse examiner la possibilite de liberer des fonds par I'entremise du financement provincial relatif au developpement des collectivites. Le maire fait remarquer que Ie point 6.14 a maintenant ete traite. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre du conseiller Titus proposant des reparations a I'arena Stu Hurley so it adressee au directeur general pour que celui-ci examine la possibilite de liberer des fonds par I'entremise du financement provincial relatif au developpement des collectivites. A I'issue du vote, la proposition telle que modifiee est adoptee. 6.7 LNG Tax Concession and Provincial Funding It was agreed by Council to move item 6.12 forward as it relates to this item. 91-459 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Councillor Court's request to discuss with staff concerns regarding the LNG tax concession, and in particular why Council did not receive a staff report before making its decision be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Court asked for an explanation as to why the unconditional grant would be in jeopardy in relation to the LNG proposal. Mr. Beckett advised that it is possible that the unconditional grant could be affected by changes in legislation to deal with the LNG tax concession. He stated if the assessment for that facility ended up in our tax base, it may affect the unconditional grant at a future date. He added that we don't know what the allocation formula will look like, noting that ability to pay will continue to be a portion of the determination of how much of the grant pool will come to the City, and if our tax base goes up because of that facility, it could distort our ability to pay. Mr. Beckett stated that the concern is to ensure that this assessment does not affect our base. He added that the Province is aware of this concern. Councillor Court asked when the City could expect to receive the $500,000. tax for the facility, to which Mr. Beckett responded that usually the receipt of tax is expected when the facility is on the property. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Council request the Province to add the cost of living to the unconditional grant beginning in 2009, and that the request be sent to the Cities of New Brunswick Association. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Court asked why Council did not receive a staff report before the decision was made to support the LNG tax concession. The City Manager responded that he was not asked for a report, but that he had spoken to the Mayor about the issue 2 weeks before the issue was dealt with by Council. Councillor Court expressed his displeasure with Council having proceeded without a staff report, to which the City Manager responded that Council could have at any time requested a report. Councillor Court requested information from the City Solicitor regarding the City's authority to give the LNG tax concession. The City Solicitor, referring to his previous opinions provided to Council advised that the legislation does not give authority to municipalities to accommodate the request of the company for the relief from municipal real property taxes which they were seeking. Councillor Court asked if the assessment act would have to be changed to accommodate the City's support of the LNG tax concession, to which the City Solicitor responded that it is up to the Province as to how they choose to accommodate the City's request for legislation change. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Minister Fowlie addressed to the Common Clerk thanking him for his letter of March 23, 2005 in which he asked the Province to create a legislative framework that would permit The City of Saint John to restrict municipal property taxes on the proposed LNG facility, and advising that the Province is considering that request and will make its decision known in a timely fashion, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting during the above 91-460 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 6.7 Allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie et financement provincial Le conseil accepte d'examiner Ie point 6.12 plus t6t que prevu puisqu'il est associe au present point. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la demande du conseiller Court de discuter avec Ie personnel des preoccupations concernant I'allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie, et, en particulier, des raisons expliquant que Ie conseil n'ait pas reyu un rapport du personnel avant d'avoir a rendre une decision, so it approuvee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court demande des explications, a savoir pourquoi la subvention inconditionnelle relative a la proposition du terminal de gaz naturelliquefie serait compromise. M. Beckett indique qu'il est possible que la subvention inconditionnelle soit touchee par des modifications a la legislation pour repondre a I'allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie. II affirme que si I'evaluation de cette installation se retrouvait dans notre assiette fiscale, la subvention inconditionnelle pourrait etre touchee a une date ulterieure. II ajoute ne pas connaltre la formule d'allocation, precisant que la capacite a payer sera etablie de fayon a constituer une partie du fonds commun de subventions qui sera octroye a la ville, et que si I'assiette fiscale augmente en raison de cette installation, la capacite a payer pourrait etre faussee. M. Beckett affirme que I'inquietude est de s'assurer que cette evaluation n'a pas d'incidence sur I'assiette fiscale. II ajoute que la province est consciente de cette preoccupation. Le conseiller Court demande quand la ville peut s'attendre a recevoir la taxe de 500 000 $ pour I'installation et M. Beckett repond qu'on peut generalement s'attendre a recevoir la taxe lorsque I'installation est situee sur la propriete. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que Ie conseil demande a la province d'ajouter, a compter de 2009, Ie cout de la vie a la subvention inconditionnelle et que la demande soit acheminee a l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court demande pourquoi une decision en matiere d'allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie a ete prise avant que Ie rapport du personnel n'ait ete reyu. Le directeur general repond qu'on ne lui a pas demande un rapport mais qu'il avait discute de la question avec Ie maire deux semaines avant que la question ne so it traitee par Ie conseil. Le conseiller Court exprime son mecontentement relativement au conseil qui est aile de I'avant sans d'avoir reyu Ie rapport du personnel et Ie directeur general repond que Ie conseil aurait pu demander un rapport, et ce, a n'importe quel moment. Le conseiller Court demande a I'avocat municipal des renseignements quant au pouvoir de la ville a conceder I'allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie. L'avocat municipal, se reportant aux avis juridiques qu'il a deja presentes au conseil, indique que la legislation ne donne pas Ie pouvoir aux municipalites de repondre a la demande de I'entreprise d'etre liberee des imp6ts fonciers municipaux. Le conseiller Court demande si la Loi sur I'eva/uation devra etre modifiee pour refleter I'appui de la ville pour I'allegement fiscal relatif au terminal de gaz naturelliquefie et I'avocat municipal repond qu'il revient a la province de decider de la fayon dont celle-ci veut satisfaire a la demande de la ville de modifier la legislation. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre du ministre Fowlie adressee au greffier, remerciant ce dernier pour sa lettre du 23 mars 2005, par laquelle il demande a la province d'etablir un cadre legislatif pouvant permettre a The City of Saint 91-461 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 John de limiter les imp6ts fonciers municipaux pour I'installation proposee de terminal de gaz naturelliquefie et qui mentionne que la province considere actuellement cette demande et qu'elle rendra sa decision en temps opportun, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Titus quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion.) 6.8 Blasting Sites Councillor Court, referring to his letter concerning blasting sites in the eastern and western sections of the City, posed questions regarding licencing requirements and the removal of trees which may cause flooding problems in relation to blasting. Mr. Edwards advised that licensing for blasting is issued by the Province, noting that the municipality does not have a direct role in terms of blasting or monitoring of blasting, however it may impose section 39 conditions, but has never done so. He added that with reference to the construction project in East Saint John site all the blasts are within the limits and terms of sound pressure and vibration as set by the Province. He also advised that the Noise By-law does not apply in blasting situations. Councillor Court asked if there are any restrictions on the removal of trees that act as a buffer between the blast site and the neighborhood to which Mr. Edwards responded that there were no restrictions, however Council can impose section 39 conditions with re-zoning applications. 6.8 Sites de dynamitage Le conseiller Court, en faisant reference a sa lettre au sujet du dynamitage dans les sections est et ouest de la ville, pose des questions concernant les exigences en matiere de permis et I'enlevement d'arbres qui risque d'entralner des problemes d'inondations pendant Ie dynamitage. M. Edwards signale que les permis pour Ie dynamitage sont accordes par la province, en faisant remarquer que la municipalite ne joue pas de r61e direct en ce qui concerne Ie dynamitage ou la surveillance de celui-ci, mais elle peut imposer des conditions en vertu de I'article 39, mais I'a jamais fait. II ajoute que par rapport au projet de construction dans I'est de la ville, toutes les detonations respectent les exigences en matiere de pression sonore et de vibrations etablies par la province. II informe aussi les personnes presentes que Ie reglement municipal sur Ie bruit ne s'applique pas dans des situations de dynamitage. Le conseiller Court demande s'il y a des restrictions relativement a I'enlevement des arbres qui servent a reduire Ie bruit entre Ie site de dynamitage et Ie voisinage. M. Edwards repond qu'il n'y a aucune restriction, cependant Ie conseil peut imposer des conditions visant Ie rezonage en vertu de I'article 39. 6.9 Controlling Budget Expenditures See item 1.3 6.9 Controle des depenses budgetaires Voir Ie point numero 1.3. 6.10 Cost of Heating Fuel See item 1.3 6.10 CoClt du combustible de chauffage Voir Ie point numero 1.3. 91-462 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 6.11 Third Party Independent Legal Advice for City's Pension Plan Councillor Ferguson advised that this item relates to the Mayor asking him to find opportunities in this area, and noted that he is still working on this and will put it on the agenda of the next regular meeting of Council. 6.11 Avis juridique independant sollicite d'une tierce partie relativement au regime de retraite de la municipalite Le conseiller Ferguson mentionne que ce point decoule de la demande du maire qu'il trouve d'autres possibilites a ce sujet, et qu'il travaille encore dans ce sens et inclura Ie point dans I'ordre du jour de la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil. 6.12 Legislation Permitting Tax Concession See item 6.7 6.12 Legislation permettant un allegement fiscal Voir Ie point numero 6.7. 6.13 Late Payment of Water Bills Councillor Court spoke about the notification on water bills which he believes should be improved. The Mayor commended staff for its flexibility in working with citizens in payment of their water bills. Mr. Beckett advised that the wording on the water bills will be modified in the future. 6.13 Paiements en retard relatifs aux factures d'eau Le conseiller Court aborde la question de I'avis de retard des factures d'eau qui selon lui devrait etre ameliore. Le maire felicite son personnel de leur souplesse avec les clients pour qu'ils puissent payer leur facture d'eau. M. Beckett informe Ie groupe que la formulation sur la facture d'eau sera modifiee dans I'avenir. 6.14 Provincial Community Development Funding See item 6.6. 6.14 Financement provincial relatif au developpement des collectivites Voir Ie point numero 6.6. 8.1 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 47 Ocean Court - Third Reading On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-685, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2740 square metres, located at 47 Ocean Court, also identified as being PID Number 55169205 and portions of PID Numbers 55169197,55169189,399394 and 399402, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-685, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. 91-463 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-685, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 2740 square metres, located at 47 Ocean Court, also identified as being PID Number 55169205 and portions of PID Numbers 55169197,55169189,399394 and 399402, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-685, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". (Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting, as he was absent for the public hearing of proposed zoning by-law amendment for 100 Mountain View Drive.) 8.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 47, impasse Ocean Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 685 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 47, impasse Ocean, d'une superficie d'environ 2740 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55169205 et une partie des NID 55169197, 55169189,399394 et 399402, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edifices de logements multiples a trois etage << RM-1 >> a zone de services publics et generaux << US >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-685 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100- 685 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 47, impasse Ocean, d'une superficie d'environ 2740 metres carres et portant Ie NID 55169205 et une partie des NID 55169197, 55169189,399394 et 399402, en vue de la faire passer de zone d'edifices de logements multiples a trois etage << RM-1 >> a zone de services publics et generaux << US >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-685 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. (Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la reunion puisqu'il n'etait pas present a I'audience publique portant sur Ie projet de rezonage relatif au 100, promenade Mountain View.) 8.2 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 100 Mountain View Drive - Third Reading On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-686, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5000 square metres, located at 100 Mountain View Drive, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 315838, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, be read. 91-464 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-686, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" was read in its entirety. On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-686, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5000 square metres, located at 100 Mountain View Drive, also identified as being a portion of PID Number 315838, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-686, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". 8.2 Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 100, promenade Mountain View Troisieme lecture Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-686 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 5 000 metres carres, situee au 100, promenade Mountain View, faisant partie du NID 315838, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a zone de services publics et generaux << US >>, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-686 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-686 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 5 000 metres carres, situee au 100, promenade Mountain View, faisant partie du NID 315838, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a zone de services publics et generaux << US >>, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-686 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 9.1 Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Request for Participation in 2005 Compost Challenge On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the request from Jack Keir, General Manager of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission that Council participate in the 2005 Compost Challenge be acknowledged with a letter of support to be sent to Mr. Keir. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-465 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 9.1 Demande presentee par la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy relative a sa participation au defit du compostage de 2005 Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire QU'ON accuse reception de la demande de Jack Keir, directeur general de la Commission de gestion des matieres usees solides de la region de Fundy, voulant que Ie conseil participe au defit du compostage de 2005 en lui envoyant une lettre d'appui. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.2 Saint John Community Arts Board - John Hooper Sculptures On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that Common Council: accept with gratitude the gift from Canada Post of the John Hooper sculptures, entitled "People Waiting", and Canada Post's agreement to contribute up to $15,000. towards their restoration; accept responsibility for ongoing maintenance of the Hooper sculptures; approve the relocation of the Hooper sculptures to St. Andrew's Square, subject to City staff approval of actual siting therein; the City's Legal Department prepare any required documentation between Canada Post and The City of Saint John with respect to such gift, contribution and ongoing maintenance; and the Saint John Community Arts Board and the Cultural Affairs Office work with the John Hooper family to make the necessary arrangements on behalf of the City for the restoration and relocation of the sculptures, with the support and assistance of the City Manager's Office and other appropriate City departments - all as required to expedite such restoration and relocation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting) 9.2 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John et sculptures creees par John Hooper Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie conseil communal: accepte avec gratitude Ie cadeau de Postes Canada des sculptures de John Hooper portant Ie nom de People Waiting, ainsi que sa contribution de 15 000 $ envers leur restauration; accepte la responsabilite de I'entretien des sculptures; approuve Ie deplacement des sculptures a St. Andrews Square, moyennant I'approbation du personnel de la ville de I'emplacement choisi; demande aux services juridiques de la ville de preparer la documentation necessaire entre Postes Canada et The City of Saint John concernant un tel cadeau, une telle contribution et I'entretien continu; demande au Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John de travailler avec la famille de John Hooper pour prendre les arrangements necessaires au nom de la ville pour la restauration et Ie demenagement des sculptures, avec I'appui du bureau du directeur general et les autres services municipaux appropries pour accelerer les travaux de restauration et Ie demenagement. 91-466 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le Conseiller Ferguson a retourne a la reunion.) 9.3 Environment Committee - Environment Awards On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Terry Gray, Chairman of The City of Saint John Environment Committee, regarding The City of Saint John Environment Awards be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.3 Comite sur I'environnement relativement aux prix pour I'environnement Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre reyue de Terry Gray, president du Comite sur I'environnement de The City of Saint John, relative aux prix pour I'environnement de The City of Saint John, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.4 Finance Committee - 2004 Audited Financial Statements On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report submitted from the Finance Committee requesting that the audited financial statements of The City of Saint John General Fund, Water and Sewerage Utility and the Reserve and Trust Funds for the year ended December 31,2004 be approved as presented, and that the Finance Committee be authorized to carry out a review of the Terms of Reference for the committee in consultation with staff and the City's External Auditors and bring forward recommendations for changes to Common Council by September 30, 2005. Mr. Beckett recommended that Council hear from Ernst & Young, the City's Auditors, at which time Mike Bishop, who is in charge of the audit, and Bob Crowley addressed Council. Mr. Crowley advised that his company is responsible for the audit of the statements of the City. He noted that the audit report for the general fund and the water and sewerage utility are prepared on a basis other that of the General Accepted Accounting Principles, and fall under the Provincial legislation. He advised that the audit report this year is consistent with that of last year except for the qualification of the pension solvency funding obligation in the financial statements that was neither paid nor recorded as a legal liability by the City, affecting both the general fund and the water and sewerage utility. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Reconsideration of Item 6.5, Land at the Causeway On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that item 6.5, Land at the Causeway, be reconsidered. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Chase asked the City Manager how much the land was offered for and who was involved, to which the City Manager suggested that the matter be reviewed at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that item 6.5, Land at the Causeway, be referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. 91-467 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.4 Comite des finances relativement aux etats financiers verifies de 2004 Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE Ie rapport soumis au Comite des finances demandant que les etats financiers verifies The City of Saint John relatifs du fonds d'administration, au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts et au fonds en fiducie et au fonds de reserve pour I'annee se terminant Ie 31 decembre 2004 soient approuves tels que presentes, et que Ie Comite des Finances so it autorise a mener un examen du mandat du comite en consultation avec des membres du personnel et les verificateurs externes de la ville et a recommander des changements au conseil communal d'ici Ie 30 septembre 2005. M. Beckett recommande que Ie conseil permette a Ernst & Young, les verificateurs de la ville, de se presenter devant eux et a ce moment-Ia Mike Bishop, qui est charge de la verification, et Bob Crowley adressent la parole au conseil. M. Crowley mentionne que son entreprise est responsable de la verification des etats financiers de la ville. II signale que les rapports de verification du fonds d'administration et du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts sont prepares selon une methode autre que les principes comptables generalement reconnus, soit les dispositions des lois provinciales. II affirme que Ie rapport de verification de cette annee est semblable a celui de I'annee derniere sauf dans Ie cas de I'obligation de solvabilite du fonds de pension des etats financiers qui n'a pas ete payee, ni inscrite par la ville en tant que responsabilite legale, situation ayant une incidence a la fois sur Ie fonds d'administration et Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Reexamen du point 6.5, terrains situes pres de la route surelevee Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton QUE Ie point 6.5, terrains situes pres de la route surelevee, soit reexamine. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Chase demande au directeur general a quel prix a-t-on offert les terrains et quelles parties etaient concernees, et ce dernier suggere que la question soit abordee a la prochaine reunion du comite plenier. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE Ie point 6.5, terrains situes pres de la route surelevee, soit soumise a la prochaine reunion du comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.1 Land for Public Purposes Grant Request - Gravity Kids of Glen Falls On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Kelly Lewis, President of Gravity Kids of Glen Falls Association requesting financial support for the development of a regional skateboard activity centre in the Glen Falls area be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.1 Demande presentee relativement a un don de terrain d'utilite publique aux fins de I'organisme Gravity Kids de Glen Falls Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre de Kelly Lewis, presidente de I'organisme Gravity Kids of Glen Falls, demandant un soutien financier pour I'amenagement d'un centre pour faire de la planche a roulettes dans la region de Glen 91-468 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Falls so it soumise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 Request of Grant for Duke of Edinburgh's Award On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from the NB Division of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award requesting financial assistance to host a Gold Award Ceremony to be held in Saint John on June 2,2005 be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Demande de subvention relative au Prix du Duc d'Edimbourg Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la demande d'aide financiere de la division du Nouveau-Brunswick du Prix du Duc d'Edimbourg pour la tenue de la ceremonie de remise du certificat du niveau Or a Saint John Ie 2 juin 2005, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.3 Conservation Council Request to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from David Thompson, Director of the Saint John Conservation Council requesting an opportunity to make a presentation regarding Air Quality be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3 Demande rec;ue du conseil de la conservation visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande reyue de David Thompson, directeur du conseil de conservation de Saint John, de se presenter devant Ie conseil pour parler de la qualite de I'air, so it transmise au greffier communal pour fixer la date de presentation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Letter from Clarence Dempster Regarding Upkeep of Property On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Clarence Dempster requesting financial assistance for the upkeep of his property be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Lettre rec;ue de Clarence Dempster relative a I'entretien d'une propriete Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire QUE la demande d'aide financiere de Clarence Dempster pour I'entretien de sa propriete, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-469 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 10.5 Letter from Austin McKinney Regarding Select Harvesting around Loch Lomond Watershed On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Austin McKinney requesting to harvest trees around the Loch Lomond Lakes as over the years the trees are overgrown and cluttered and need to be thinned out be referred to the City Manager for a report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5 Lettre rec;ue de Austin L. McKinney relative a la moisson selective a proximite du bassin hydrographique de Loch Lomond Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire QUE la demande d'Austin McKinney d'abattre des arbres autour des lacs Loch Lomond, compte tenu du fait qu'au fil des annees les arbres ont trop pousse et sont devenus entasses et doivent etre elagues, soit soumise au directeur general pour qu'un rapport so it fait. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 Leland Thomas Request to Address Council Regarding LNG Project On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Leland Thomas requesting to make a presentation to Council regarding the LNG Project be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Demande rec;ue de Leland Thomas visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement au projet de terminal de gaz naturelliquefie Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la demande de Leland Thomas de se presenter devant Ie conseil pour aborder la question du projet de gaz naturelliquefie, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.7 Police Force - Catch the Bug Race - Request for Donation On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Cheryl McConkey, organizer for the "Catch the Bug Race" and requesting financial assistance in the range of $150. be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.7 Demande de subvention rec;ue du corps de police relative a la course << Catch the Bug >> Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la demande d'aide financiere de Cheryl McConkey, organisatrice de la course Catch the Bug, de I'ordre d'environ 150 $, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-470 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 10.8 Letter from Patricia Dashwood - Input on Various Issues On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Patricia Dashwood regarding various issues such as the LNG tax concession, clean up week and the ward system be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.8 Lettre rec;ue de Patricia Dashwood formulant des commentaires relatifs a diverses questions Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre de Patricia Dashwood concernant diverses questions telles que I'allegement fiscal pour Ie projet de gaz naturelliquefie, la semaine de nettoyage et Ie systeme electoral par quartiers, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.9 Letter from Patricia Dashwood Regarding Water and Sewerage Bill On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Patricia Dashwood regarding her concern with the manner in which water and sewerage bills are dealt with when they become past due be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.9 Lettre rec;ue de Patricia Dashwood relative aux factures d'eau et d'egouts Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre de Patricia Dashwood concernant la fayon qu'on traite les factures d'eau et d'egout en souffrance, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.10 Letter from Eric Teed Proposing Changes in Minimum Building Legislation On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed regarding unsightly buildings and absentee landlords and requesting to have changes made to the Minimum Standards By-law be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.10 Lettre presentee par Eric Teed relative a des modifications proposees a la legislation visant les normes minimales de construction Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre reyue de Eric Teed relative aux batiments inesthetiques et aux proprietaires absents et demandant que des changements soient apportes a I'arrete visant les normes minimales, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-471 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 10.11 Request from Kim Hunter to Present to Council on Proposed Racino On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Kim Hunter, President of the New Brunswick Licensees' Association formally requesting to address Council regarding the proposed Racino at Exhibition Park be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.11 Demande rec;ue de Kim Hunter visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement a la proposition du concept << Racino >> Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la demande de Kim Hunter, presidente de la New Brunswick Licensees' Association, de se presenter devant Ie conseil pour aborder la question du concept << Racino >> propose a Exhibition Park, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.12 Request from Peter Bardsley to Present to Council on Proposed Racino On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Peter Bardsley requesting to address Council on behalf of a small group of business owners opposed to the proposed Racino at Exhibition Park be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.12 Demande rec;ue de Peter Bardsley visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil relativement a la proposition du concept << Racino >> Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre de Peter Bardsley demandant de se presenter devant Ie conseil au nom d'un petit groupe de proprietaires d'entreprise s'opposant a la proposition du concept << Racino >> a Exhibition Park, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.13 Letter from Royal Canadian Legion Regarding Proposed Racino On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Dennis Driscoll, President of the The Royal Canadian Legion, NB Command requesting to make a presentation to Council on the proposed Racino and the impact it would have on small businesses be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.13 Lettre rec;ue de la Legion royale canadienne relativement a la proposition du concept << Racino >> Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller White QUE la lettre de Dennis Driscoll, president de la direction du Nouveau-Brunswick de la Legion royale canadienne, demandant de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil sur Ie concept << Racino >> propose et I'impact que celui-ci aurait sur les petites entreprises, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-472 COMMON COUNCIL I REUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL APRIL 25, 2005 I Le 25 avril 2005 Adiournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h 20. Common Clerk/greffier communal