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2005-07-18_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-637 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL -JULY 18, 2005- 6:20 p.m. present Norman McFarlane, Mayor Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait and Titus - and - P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; Greg Yeomans, Comptroller; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; R. Pollock, Planner; A Bodechon, Chief of Police; M. Gillan, Deputy Fire Chief; E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant. REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 18 JUILLET 2005 A 18 H 20 Sont presents: Norman McFarlane, maire Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait et Titus et P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; G. Yeomans, controleur; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; R. Pollack, urbaniste; A Bodechon, chef de police; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe et J. Ferrar, adjointe administrative. 1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and Captain Chris Rideout of the Salvation Army offered the opening prayer. 1.1 Ouverture de la seance et priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane et Ie capitaine Chris Rideout, de l'Armee du salut, recite la priere d'ouverture. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 4, 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 Court RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 4 juillet 2005 so it approuve. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-638 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4. Members Comments The Mayor and several Councillors commented on community events. 1.4. Commentaires presentes par les membres Le maire et plusieurs conseillers discutent de diverses activites communautaires. 1.5 Presentations of Awards - Splash Your Idea Contest Councillor Titus commented briefly regarding the "Splash Your Idea" contest and requested Mayor McFarlane and Deputy Mayor Hooton to present a ceremonial cheque in the amount of $500. to the winner - Joshua McDonald of Harbour View High School. Councillor Farren remarked referring to the Canadian National Youth Dart Championships which were held in Thunder Bay May 20-22, and requested Mayor McFarlane to make a presentation to Nicole Rossley who, with her partner, won the seniors female doubles event for their age group. 1.5 Presentations de prix relativement au concours Eclaboussures d'idees Le conseiller Titus mentionne brievement Ie concours Eclaboussures d'idees et demande au maire McFarlane et au maire suppleant Hooton de presenter un cheque de ceremonie au montant de 500 $ au gagnant, Joshua McDonald, eleve de I'ecole secondaire Harbour View High School. Le conseiller Farren mentionne Ie championnat national canadien de flechettes pour les jeunes, tenu a Thunder Bay du 20 au 22 mai et demande au maire McFarlane de presenter un prix a Nicole Rossley qui, avec son partenaire, a gagne Ie championnat de la categorie feminine senior double pour son groupe d'age. 2.1 Operational Review Program Update Mr. Alan Mitchell of Chartwelllnc. provided Council with a progress report on the Operational Review, through a previously submitted slide presentation, advising that a complex set of programs and services indicate opportunities for improvement for the City. Mr. Mitchell reviewed the 19 high priority opportunities; and improvement opportunities aligned to provide more value to the community. Referring to Phase I of the review, Mr. Mitchell advised it is now complete with significant contributions to date by staff and elected officials during the process; and explained that they are currently working on Phase 2 - Operational Review Program Plan. Expressing the opinion that the current delivery systems are under stress, Mr. Mitchell stated that the operating budget and capital budget are both under funded, and that the City has experienced ten years of budget cuts leaving it exposed and at a high risk of service failure. Mr. Mitchell concluded his presentation responding to questions and advising that he anticipates submitting the final report to the Steering Committee in August and to Council on September 26th. 91-639 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 During discussion Councillor Tait raised concerns with regard to communication and advised Council that he will be submitting a recommendation at the next meeting to have Chartwelllnc. undertake a communication plan for this project. 2.1 Mise a jour relative au programme d'examen operationnel M. Alan Mitchell, de I'entreprise Chartwelllnc., presente au conseil un rapport provisoire relatif a I'examen operationnel, a I'aide d'une presentation electronique de diapositives presentee anterieurement, suggere qu'une serie de programmes et de services complexes offre des occasions d'amelioration pour la ville. M. Mitchell examine 19 occasions prioritaires, et des occasions d'amelioration harmonisees visant a offrir une valeur ajoutee a la collectivite. M. Mitchell indique que la premiere phase de I'examen est deja terminee et que les employes et les elus ont contribue de fayon importante au procede jusqu'a maintenant, et explique qu'a I'heure actuelle, les travaux sont entames relativement a la deuxieme phase, Ie plan relatif au programme d'examen operationnel. II exprime son opinion, a savoir les systemes de services actuellement en place ne repondent pas aux besoins actuels, et affirme que Ie budget d'exploitation et Ie budget d'immobilisations ont une insuffisance de fonds et que la ville a fait I'objet de coupures budgetaires au cours des dix dernieres annees, I'exposant ainsi a un risque eleve d'interruption de services. M. Mitchell termine sa presentation en repondant aux questions sou levees et indique qu'il prevoit presenter son rapport final au Comite directeur en aout et au conseille 26 septembre. Au cours des discussions, Ie conseiller Tait exprime ses inquietudes relativement aux communications et indique qu'il presentera a la prochaine reunion du conseil une recommandation visant a retenir les services de I'entreprise Chartwelllnc. afin de mettre en 03uvre un plan de communication relativement audit projet. 3.1 Public Presentation - Amendment to Municipal Plan Public presentation was made of a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan from Low Density Residential to Heavy Industrial a parcel of land located in the vicinity of the Green Head Road overpass of the New Brunswick Southern Railway, having an area of approximately 9000 square metres, also identified as being portions of PID Numbers 55109813 and 36657, as well as portions of the former Church Avenue and a reserved street, to permit re-zoning of the land from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and un-zoned street areas to "1-1" Light Industrial and subsequent construction of an industrial service road along the north side of the rail line as requested by Moosehead Breweries Limited and New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited. 3.1 Audience publique relative a la modification du plan municipal Audience publique relative a la modification proposee du plan d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier a I'annexe 2-A dudit plan, la classification de zone residentielle a faible densite afin d'integrer a la zone d'industrie lourde, une parcelle de terrain situee dans les environs du passage superieur du chemin Green Head, appartenant au Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee, d'une superficie d'environ 9 000 metres carres et portant une partie des NID 55109813 et 36657 ainsi qu'une partie de I'ancienne avenue Church et une rue reservee, afin de permettre Ie rezonage des terres classees zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, ainsi que des rues non integrees au zonage, pour les faire passer a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> et la construction subsequente d'une voie de service industrielle longeant la limite nord du chemin de fer, a la demande de Moosehead Breweries Limited et du Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee. 4.1 Proposed Amendment - Street Closing Osprey Terrace The Assistant 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 Osprey Terrace, a 20.0 metre wide public street in The City of Saint John in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, beginning on the north side of Osprey Terrace, extending northwardly maintaining its entire breadth, thence widening into a cul-de-sac at the northern limits of the street, and bound to the northeast by lands owned by Drury Cove Developments inc., and bound to the northwest by Lot B-5, Plan No. 19066290; comprising 1,449 square metres and more particularly shown on a Plan of Survey, dated June 10,2005 submitted hereto. 91-640 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 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 Scott MacDonald of 648 Westmorland Road, the applicant, offering to respond to any questions Council may have. Councillor Court raised questions with regard to the cul-de-sac; and Councillor Farren expressed concern that the City had already invested money in services for the street. Responding, Mr. MacDonald advised that they will remove a portion of the water line and relocate the fire hydrant as well as the light standard at no cost to the City; and will reimburse the City for any materials for which they received compensation. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton 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 Osprey Terrace be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Farren voting "nay". 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 Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Ferguson 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 Osprey Terrace be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Court and Farren voting "nay". 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". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.1 Modification proposee relativement a la fermeture de la rue de la terrasse Osprey 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 de barrer et de fermer I'ensemble de la rue de la terrasse Osprey, une rue publique d'une largeur de 20 metres, situee dans The City of Saint John, comte de Saint John et province du Nouveau- Brunswick, partant du cote nord de la rue de la terrasse Osprey et se prolongeant en direction nord en conservant son entiere largeur et puis en augmentant la largeur et en aboutissant a un cui de sac a la limite nord de la rue, bornee en direction nord-est par les terres appartenant a Drury Cove Developments Inc. et en direction nord-ouest par Ie lot B-5 indique sur Ie plan nO 19066290; Ie tout d'une superficie de 1 449 metres carres, plus particulierement illustre sur Ie plan d'arpentage ci-joint date du 10 juin 2005. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant a la proposition, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant a la proposition et Ie demandeur, Scott MacDonald, residant au 648, chemin Westmorland, indique qu'il est dispose a repondre a toute question que desire poser Ie conseil. Le conseiller Court souleve certaines questions relatives au cul-de-sac et Ie conseiller Farren exprime ses inquietudes affirmant que la ville a deja investi des sommes dans les 91-641 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 services offerts sur la rue. En reponse, M. MacDonald indique qu'une section de la conduite d'eau serait enlevee et que la prise d'eau d'incendie et Ie lampadaire seront reinstalles ailleurs sans frais supplementaires imposes a la ville, et que la ville sera remboursee de tout materiel pour lequel une compensation est reyue. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la rue de la terrasse Osprey, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Farren votent contre. 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 maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la rue de la terrasse Osprey, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Court et Farren votent contre. 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 >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment -140 Alma Street East The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1170 square metres, located at 140 Alma Street East, also identified as being PID Number 347716, from "R-4" Four Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification in order to construct a six unit townhouse building as requested by Stewart Chaisson. 4.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its July 12, 2005 meeting advising that with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 140 Alma Street East, the applicant did not attend the meeting and the Committee tabled consideration of the application until such time as the applicant could appear; and suggested that Council may hold the scheduled public hearing but not give any readings to the proposed re-zoning until the Committee has submitted a recommendation or the Public Hearing may be cancelled and a new Hearing scheduled for Monday, August 29, 2005. Mayor McFarlane called for members of the public to speak against or in favour of the proposal at which time the Assistant Common Clerk referred to the Planning Advisory Report which provided recommendations for Council's consideration. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 140 Alma Street East be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee with the public hearing cancelled, and a new Hearing be scheduled for Monday, August 29, 2005. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-642 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 4.2a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 140, rue Alma Est La greffiere communale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee a I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1 170 metres carres situee au 140, rue Alma Est et portant Ie NID 347716 pour faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >> a zone d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, afin de permettre la construction d'un immeuble comprenant six maisons en rangee, a la demande de Stewart Chaisson. 4.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme etudie lors de la reunion tenue Ie 12 juillet 2005 et avisant que, relativement au rezonage propose du bien-fonds situe au 140, rue Alma Est, Ie demandeur ne s'est pas presente a la reunion et que Ie comite reporte I'etude de la demande jusqu'a ce que Ie demandeur puisse se presenter, et suggere que Ie conseil procede a la tenue de I'audience publique prevue a I'horaire mais s'abstienne de faire la lecture du rezonage propose jusqu'a ce que Ie comite ait presente une recommandation ou que I'audience publique soit annulee et reportee au lundi 29 aout 2005. Le maire McFarlane invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition ou son appui quant a la proposition et la greffiere communale adjointe mentionne Ie rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme qui presente des recommandations aux fins d'etude par Ie conseil. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la modification proposee a I'arrete sur Ie zonage relative au 140, rue Alma Est, soit presentee au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, que I'audience publique so it annulee et reportee au lundi 29 aout 2005. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 4.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 300-320 McAllister Drive The Assistant Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land located at 300-320 McAllister Drive, having an area of approximately 2.4 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 306423 and 426650, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC- 2" Shopping Centre classification, to permit the development of a shopping centre as requested by Stellavest Development Limited; and (c) a letter from Touchie Engineering on behalf of the applicant requesting that 3rd reading not proceed until issues with regard to the Section 39 conditions are resolved. 4.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its July 12, 2005 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land located at 300-320 McAllister Drive, having an area of approximately 2.4 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 306423 and 426650, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC-2" Shopping Centre classification with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 300-320 McAllister Drive, having an area of approximately 2.4 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 306423 and 426650, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC- 2" Shopping Centre classification be read a first time. 91-643 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 Commenting with regard to the possible impact this development could have on Saint John Transit, Councillor Titus asked if staff reports would include Saint John Transit in the section "Input From Other Sources". Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 300-320 McAllister Drive, having an area of approximately 2.4 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 306423 and 426650, from "1-1" Light Industrial to "SC-2" Shopping Centre classification be read a second time. During discussion it was noted there were a number of uncertainties which related to the entrance on McAllister Drive, the lack of agreement of a shared access to the Cadillac Fairview property and access to a signalized intersection on Westmorland Road; and it was acknowledged that 3rd reading of the re-zoning would not proceed until these issues are resolved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the documentation relating to the above matter be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Planning and Development include Saint John Transit as part of the "Input From Other Sources" section in all reports with regard to Public Hearings. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 300- 320, promenade McAllister La greffiere communale adjointe indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage en vue de modifier Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 300-320, promenade McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,4 hectares, portant les NID 306423 et 426650, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC-2 >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un centre commercial, a la demande de I'entreprise Stellavest Development Limited, et c) une lettre reyue de Touchie Engineering au nom du demandeur voulant que la troisieme lecture soit reportee jusqu'au moment ou soient resolues les questions relatives aux conditions imposees par I'article 39. 4.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme etudie lors de la reunion tenue Ie 12 juillet 2005, a laquelle Ie comite a decide de recommander I'approbation, telle qu'elle est presentee dans les recommandations du personnel, voulant que Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 300-320, promenade McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,4 hectares, et portant les NID 306423 et 426650, afin de faire passer la classification de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC-2 >>, conformement aux dispositions prevues a I'article 39. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. 91-644 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 300-320, promenade McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,4 hectares et portant les NID 306423 et 426650, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. Le conseiller Titus fait une remarque sur les incidences possibles d'un tel amenagement sur la Commission des transports de Saint John et demande si les rapports du personnel incluent ladite commission dans la section intitulee << commentaires formules par d'autres sources >>. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 300-320, promenade McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 2,4 hectares et portant les NID 306423 et 426650, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone de centre commercial << SC-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. Au cours des discussions, on souligne certaines preoccupations Iiees a I'entree donnant sur la promenade McAllister, Ie manque de consentement relatif a I'amenagement d'une voie d'acces partagee a la propriete appartenant a Cadillac Fairview et d'un acces a I'intersection signalisee sur Ie chemin Westmorland, et il est reconnu que la troisieme lecture du rezonage n'aura lieu que lorsque ces questions seront resolues. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la documentation relative au sujet susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie service de I'urbanisme et du developpement demande a la Commission des transports de Saint John de lui faire parvenir ses commentaires aux fins d'inclusion dans la section intitulee << commentaires formules par d'autres sources >> dans tous les rapports relatifs aux audiences publiques. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.1 Federal Funding for Public Transit On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus a letter be sent to the Province of New Brunswick encouraging the Province to sign the Transit Funding Agreement with the Government of Canada as soon as possible. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-645 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 5.1 Financement federal pour Ie service de transport en commun Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, une lettre so it expediee a la province du Nouveau-Brunswick visant a I'encourager de signer I'entente de financement du service de transport avec Ie gouvernement du Canada des que possible. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Freedom of The City On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Farren requesting that The City of Saint John bestow The Freedom of the City to the Veterans of the Wars, WW1 through to the Korean; and that the Freedom of the City be conferred to the Veterans at the Remembrance Day Services November, 2005, be referred to the City Manager for a report to Committee of the Whole. Councillor Tait asked if the City Manager's report could also provide a response to the following questions: (1) what is the intention of Freedom of the City; (2) what is the criteria for bestowing Freedom of the City; (3) when was it last bestowed and to whom; (4) is it advisable to offer the honour to groups versus individuals, and (5) what would be involved to honour all veterans. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.2 Droit de cite Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Farren, voulant que The City of Saint John accorde Ie droit de cite a tous les anciens combattants, de la Premiere Guerre mondiale jusqu'a la guerre de Coree, et que ce droit de cite soit accorde aux anciens combattants a la ceremonie de commemoration du Jour du souvenir, en novembre 2005, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport devant Ie Comite plenier. Le conseiller Tait demande s'il est possible que Ie rapport du directeur general fournisse egalement des reponses aux questions suivantes : 1) Ie droit de cite est accorde a quelles fins? 2) quels sont les criteres necessaires pour I'octroi du droit de cite? 3) a quelle date a-t-il ete accorde la derniere fois et quel est Ie nom du recipiendaire? 4) est-il preferable d'offrir cet honneur a des groupes plutot qu'a des particuliers? 5) quelles demarches pourraient etre entreprises afin de conferer cet honneur a tous les anciens combattants? A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Northumberland Avenue - Blind Knoll 6.11 Traffic Concerns - Northumberland Ave. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that item 6.11, Traffic Concerns - Northumberland Avenue, be brought forward for consideration at this time, in conjunction with item 5.3. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase regarding traffic issues on Northumberland Avenue and the report from the City Manager addressing these concerns, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-646 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 5.3 Avenue Northumberland et Blind Knoll 6.11 Inquietudes relatives a la circulation sur I'avenue Northumberland Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que Ie point nO 6.11, Inquietudes relatives a la circulation sur I'avenue Northumberland, soit examine des maintenant, conjointement avec Ie point nO 5.3. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chase, relative a la question de la circulation sur I'avenue Northumberland, ainsi que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general relativement a ces questions, so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.4 International University Students On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chase concerning International University students and proposing that the City's Cultural Affairs office examine the idea of building/expanding a friendship contact program which would serve as a resource of local people who would be interested in accompanying an individual or group of international students on community excursions; and that the Saint John Police Commission consider the idea of having international students as part of the Auxiliary Police Force, be approved. (Councillors Chang and Tait withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.4 Etudiants universitaires etrangers Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chase relative aux etudiants universitaires etrangers, proposant que Ie Bureau des affaires culturelles examine la possibilite de mettre en 03uvre un programme visant a creer des ressources d'amitie qui puisse compter les personnes locales interessees a accompagner les particuliers ou les groupes d'etudiants etrangers pendant les excursions communautaires; et voulant que la Commission de police de Saint John etudie I'option d'integrer ces etudiants etrangers au corps de police auxiliaire, so it approuvee. (Les conseillers Chang et Tait quittent la reunion.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.5 Naming Rights for Harbour Station On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Titus, the Harbour Station Commission reconsider the opportunity to market the naming rights for Harbour Station to potential corporate sponsors, and report back to Council on the matter. (Councillor Court withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillors Chang and Tait re-entered the meeting.) 91-647 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 5.5 Droit a I'image de Harbour Station Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Titus, la Commission Harbour Station reexamine la possibilite de commercialiser Ie droit a I'image de Harbour Station aux commanditaires commerciaux eventuels et qu'un rapport soit subsequemment presente au conseil sur la question. (Le conseiller Court quitte la reunion.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Les conseillers Chang et Tait sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.) 6.1 Terms of Reference - JusticefPolice Complex Advisory Committee On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the submitted Terms of Reference for the Justice Police Complex Administration Committee. Mr. Woods commented briefly regarding the Committee advising that it will be acting as a body making recommendations to Council, and Council will provide direction to the Committee. (Councillor Court re-entered the meeting during the above discussion.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.1 Termes de reference relatifs au Comite consultatif sur Ie centre judiciaire et pol icier Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve les termes de reference presentes aux fins du Comite de gestion sur Ie centre judiciaire et pol icier. M. Woods indique que ledit comite agit en tant que corps charge de formuler des recommandations a I'intention du conseil et que ce dernier est responsable de donner les directives audit comite. (Le conseiller Court se joint de nouveau a la reunion au cours de la discussion susmentionnee.) A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.2 SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System - Phase 1 - HMI On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of ADM Systems Engineering Ltd. for the SCADA System Phase I: HMI and Data Historian Design, Supply, Implementation and Training of the SCADA System Upgrade be accepted; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute appropriate documentation in that regard. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.2 Phase 1 relative au logiciel d'interface homme machine (IHM) et Ie systeme d'acquisition et de controle des donnees (SCADA) Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la proposition reyue de ADM Systems Engineering Ltd., relative a la premiere phase du systeme SCADA, a I'IHM et a la conception de I'historique des donnees, et a la mise en 03uvre et la formation relatives a la mise au point du systeme SCADA, so it 91-648 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 acceptee, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation requise a cet egard. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.3 Proposal of Heating Upgrade - City Market On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal submitted by Carmichael Engineering Limited, in the amount of $41,436. plus tax, for the supply and installation of one new natural gas fired boiler and associated materials for the Saint John City Market be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.3 Proposition relative a la modernisation du systeme de chauffage du marche municipal Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la proposition presentee par Carmichael Engineering Limited, au montant de 41 436 $, taxes en sus, relativement a I'approvisionnement et a I'installation d'un nouveau chauffe-eau a gaz naturel et Ie materiel afferent au marche municipal de Saint John, soit acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.4 Tender of Traffic Lights, Poles and Fixtures - Water St. Reconstruction On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender for the supply of new decorative traffic lights, poles and fixtures, required for the Water Street Reconstruction project be awarded in its entirety to Harris and Roome Ltd., in the amount of $122,533.31, plus tax. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.4 Soumission relative a la reconstruction des feux de circulation, lampadaires et dispositifs sur la rue Water Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la soumission relative a I'approvisionnement de nouveaux feux de circulation decoratifs, de lampadaires et de dispositifs necessaires a la mise en 03uvre du projet de reconstruction de la rue Water, so it accorde entierement a I'entreprise Harris and Roome Ltd., au montant de 122533,31 $, taxes en sus. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.5 Contract 2005-26 - Bayview Drive - Westmorland Road and Mark Drive - Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract No. 2005-26: Bayview Drive - Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation, Westmorland Road & Mark Drive - Watermain Looping, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $1,050,754.50 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. 91-649 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 6.5 Contrat nO 2005-26 relatif a la conduite d'eau principale et aux egouts sanitaires et pluviaux situes a la promenade Bayview, au chemin Westmorland et a la promenade Mark Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2005-26, relatif a la conduite d'eau principale et aux egouts sanitaires et pluviaux de la promenade Bayview, du bouclage de la conduite d'eau principale du chemin Westmorland et de la promenade Mark, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 1 050 754,50 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.6 Contract 2005-16 - Germain Street West - Water and Sewer Renewal On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2005-16: Germain Street West - Water & Sewer Renewal be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $517,946. 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. 6.6 Contrat nO 2005-16 relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts de la rue Germain Ouest Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2005-16, renouvellement du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout de la rue Germain, soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 517 946 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.7 Contract 2005-23- Prince and Somerset Street - Watermain and Sewer On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Prince Street portion only of Contract No. 2005-23: Prince Street and Somerset Street - Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation, be awarded to the tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd, at its tendered price of $538,767. as calculated based upon estimated quantities; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Discussion followed with concerns being expressed that two separate projects were being awarded under one contract to which Mr. Nugent asked if the report could be referred to his office for a report back to Council's next meeting. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager with regard to Contract 2005-23: Prince Street and Somerset Street - Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation, be referred to the City Solicitor for a report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-650 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 6.7 Contrat nO 2005-23 relatif au reseau d'aqueduc et d'egout des rues Prince et Somerset Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, seuls les travaux sur la rue Prince, en vertu du contrat nO 2005-23, ainsi que Ie renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et de I'egout sanitaire, et I'installation des egouts pluviaux des rues Prince et Somerset, soient accordes au soumissionnaire Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 538 767 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle exigee. Une discussion s'ensuit et certaines personnes expriment leurs inquietudes, a savoir deux projets distincts sont accordes en vertu d'un seul contrat et Me Nugent demande que Ie rapport relatif au contrat soit transmis a ses bureaux aux fins de rapport a la prochaine reunion du conseil. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif au contrat nO 2005-23, renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et de I'egout sanitaire, et installation des egouts pluviaux des rues Prince et Somerset, so it transmis a I'avocat municipal aux fins de rapport a I'intention du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.8 Public Hearing Dates - 68 Tudor Lane and 61 St. Coeur Court On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the Public Hearings for the re-zoning applications of NJP Developments Inc., 68 Tudor Lane and David and Phyllis Arsenault, 61 St. Coeur Court, for August 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.8 Dates d'audiences publiques relatives au 68, allee Tudor et au 61, impasse Cour St. Creur Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal fixe la date d'audiences publiques, relativement aux demandes de rezonage presentees par I'entreprise NJP Developments Inc. et David et Phyllis Arseneault, visant Ie 68, allee Tudor, et Ie 61, impasse St. C03ur, respectivement, au 15 aout 2005 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.9 5 Valentine Boulevard - Sewer Re-construction and Easement Acquisition On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, The City of Saint John acquire an easement for municipal services/municipal services easement in a 16.5 square metre :t portion of PID Number 409144 from Neville and Vanessa Tracey for $5. per square metre, for a total of $83. plus HST if applicable, as generally shown on the submitted sketch. As part of the transaction the City shall: a). prepare and pay for any plan of survey/subdivision required; b). reinstate the subject property to a condition that existed prior to construction; c). pay to a maximum of $350 (plus HST) the legal fees incurred by Neville and Vanessa Tracey to finalize the transaction; and 91-651 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 d). the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required to formalize this transaction. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.9 Reconstruction du reseau d'egout situe au 5, boulevard Valentine et acquisition d'une emprise Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, The City of Saint John acquiere, aux fins de services municipaux, une emprise aux fins municipales sur une parcelle de terrain d'environ 16,5 metres carres, portant Ie NID 409144, appartenant a Neville et Vanessa Tracey, pour la somme de 5 $ Ie metre carre, pour un total de 83 $, TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente. En vertu de ladite transaction, la ville convient de respecter les modalites prevues ci-dessous, comme suit: a) de preparer les plans d'arpentage et de lotissement requis; b) de retablir ladite propriete dans des conditions semblables a celles qui prevalaient avant I'amenagement; c) d'acquitter les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 350 $ (TVH en sus) engages par Neville et Vanessa Tracey afin de conclure ladite transaction; d) d'autoriser Ie maire et Ie greffier communal a signer toute documentation requise afin de conclure ladite transaction. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.10 Request for Proposal - Workstations - Public Safety Communications Centre On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council accept the proposal from Office Interiors/Evans Consoles Corporation for the supply and installation of seven workstations for the Public Safety Communications Centre at an estimated cost of $123,000. plus HS1. Commenting with regard to the possibility that the Province may decide, at some time in the future, to have all ambulance service dispatched from Moncton, Councillor Tait expressed concern as to how it would effect the 911 center in Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Tait voting "nay". 6.10 Appel d'offres relatif a I'approvisionnement de postes de travail a I'intention du Centre des communications de la securite publique Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal accepte la proposition soumise par I'entreprise Office Interiors/Evans Consoles Corporation, relativement a I'approvisionnement et a I'installation de sept postes de travail au Centre des communications de la securite publique, au prix prevu de 123000 $, TVH en sus. Le conseiller Tait souligne la possibilite que la province decide, a I'avenir, de depecher entierement les services ambulanciers a partir de Moncton et exprime ses inquietudes relatives a la maniere dont Ie centre d'urgence 911 de Saint John serait touche. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Tait vote contre. 9.1 Nominating Committee Report The Nominating Committee having met on July 6, 2005, presented the following nominations: 91-652 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee: Councillor William Farren be appointed to the Saint John Airport Inc., for a term of three years to June 30, 2008; Mr. Don McKim be appointed to the Board of the Saint John Free Public Library, for a term of three years to June 30, 2008. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Rapport du Comite des candidatures Le Comite des candidatures, s'etant reuni Ie 6 juillet 2005, presente les nominations suivantes : Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie Comite des candidatures: Ie conseiller William Farren soit nom me pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la Saint John Airport Inc., pour une periode de trois ans, jusqu'au 30 juin 2008; M. Don McKim so it nomme pour sieger au conseil d'administration de la bibliotheque publique de Saint John pour une periode de trois ans, jusqu'au 30 juin 2008; A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.2 Main Street West - Parking Regulations and Meters On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that as recommended by the Saint John Parking Commission, the submitted by-law revisions with regard to removing parking meters and implementing a one hour parking zone, with no parking on the street from 12 midnight to 7 a.m., be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.2 Reglementation sur Ie stationnement et parcometres sur la rue Main Ouest Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, les modifications presentees apportees a I'arrete relativement a I'enlevement des parcometres et a la mise en place d'une zone de stationnement d'une heure et aucun stationnement sur rue, a compter de minuit jusqu'a 7 h, soient transmises a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.3 Proposed Street Vesting - 316 and 471-541 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the following subdivisions with respect to the proposed widening of the Rothesay Avenue public street right-of-way that would vest: (a) an approximate 28-square metre portion of the Haldor (1972) Ltd. property located at 316 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 55034219); 91-653 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 (b) an approximate 57-square metre portion of the Laurier Theriault Realty Ltd. property located at 471 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 00307918); (c) an approximate 59-square metre portion of the Haldor (1972) Ltd. property located at 479 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 00303701); (d) an approximate 31-square metre portion of the Multi-Line Leasing Inc. property located at 495 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 00306241); (e) an approximate 52-square metre portion of the BL T Foods Ltd. property located at 499 Rothesay Avenue (PID Numbers 00306654, 00306621 and 00306563); (f) an approximate 28-square metre portion of the 000585 NB Ltd. property located at 505 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 55141915); (g) an approximate 80-square metre portion of the Animal Hospital of Rothesay Avenue (1996) Ltd. property located at 507 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 55141923); (h) an approximate 48-square metre portion of the Multi-Line Leasing Inc. property located at 525 Rothesay Avenue (PID Numbers 00302943,55040133, 00306985, 55040141, 55040158 and 55040166); (i) an approximate 18-square metre portion of the Permashine Parkway Group Ltd. property located at 527 Rothesay Avenue (PID Nos. 55029409 and 00303602); U) an approximate 32-square metre portion of the Budget Car Rentals Parkway Group Ltd. property located at 529 Rothesay Avenue (PID Number 55029417 and 55029425); (k) an approximate 54-square metre portions of the A to Z Rental Centre Ltd. property located at 535 Rothesay Avenue (PID Numbers 55122139 and 00304782); (I) an approximate 60-square metre portion of the LSO Enterprises Ltd. property located at 541 Rothesay Avenue (PID Numbers 55076079 and 00309229); together with any necessary municipal services and public utility easements, all as generally illustrated on the submitted plans prepared by Municipal Operations and Engineering entitled "Plan of Property Required. " Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.3 Devolution de rue proposee au 316 et au 471-541, avenue Rothesay Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, Ie conseil communal approuve les lotissements suivants relativement au projet d'elargissement propose au droit de passage sur rue publique, situe sur I'avenue Rothesay, visant la devolution au nom de la ville, des terrains suivants : a) une parcelle du terrain appartenant a Haldor (1972) Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 28 metres carres, situee au 316, avenue Rothesay (NID 55034219); b) une parcelle du terrain appartenant a Laurier Theriault Realty, d'une superficie d'environ 57 metres carres, situee au 471, avenue Rothesay (NID 00307918); c) une parcelle du terrain appartenant a Haldor (1972) Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 59 metres carres, situee au 479, avenue Rothesay (NID 00303701); d) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a Multi-Line Leasing Inc., d'une superficie d'environ 31 metres carres, situee au 495, avenue Rothesay (NID 00306241); 91-654 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 e) une parcelle du terrain appartenant a BL T Foods Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 52 metres carres, situee au 499, avenue Rothesay (NID 00306654,00306621 et 00306563); f) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a 000585 N.-B. Itee, d'une superficie d'environ 28 metres carres, situee au 505, avenue Rothesay (NID 55141915); g) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a I'hopital veterinaire Animal Hospital of Rothesay Avenue (1996) Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 80 metres carres, situee au 507, avenue Rothesay (NID 55141923); h) une parcelle appartenant a Multi-Line Leasing Inc., d'une superficie d'environ 48 metres carres, situee au 525, avenue Rothesay (NID 00302943,55040133, 00306985, 55040141, 55040158 et 55040166); i) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a I'entreprise Permashine Parkway Group Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 18 metres carres, situee au 527, avenue Rothesay (NID 55029409 et 00303602); j) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a I'entreprise Budget Car Rentals Parkway Group Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 32 metres carres, situee au 529, avenue Rothesay (NID 55029417 et 55029425); k) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a I'entreprise A To Z Rental Centre Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 54 metres carres, situee au 535, avenue Rothesay (NID 55122139 et 00304782); I) une parcelle de terrain appartenant a LSO Enterprises Ltd., d'une superficie d'environ 60 metres carres, situee au 541, avenue Rothesay (N I 0 55076079 et 00309229); ainsi que tous les services municipaux et les servitudes d'utilite publique necessaires, tel que I'illustre de maniere generale les plans presentes et dresses par les services d'operations et de genie municipaux et intitules << Plan de propriete requise >>. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.1 Letter from Philip Willis Regarding Free Parking for Veterans On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Philip Willis advising that he is a veteran with his own specialized plate, which is not a poppy, be referred to the Saint John Parking Commission to determine a way in which his vehicle will be recognized in order to receive free parking. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.1 Lettre rec;ue de Philip Willis relative au stationnement gratuit pour les anciens combattants Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Philip Willis, affirmant qu'il est ancien combattant et qu'il possede une plaque d'immatriculation personnalisee qui ne porte pas Ie symbole du coquelicot, soit transmise a la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John afin de determiner la maniere dont sa voiture peut etre reconnue pour qu'il puisse beneficier du stationnement gratuit. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 Letter from Tony and Suzanne Ratchford Suggesting Improvements to Union Street On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from Tony and Suzanne Ratchford, owner/operator, Subway, suggesting opportunities for improvements to Union Street, be referred to Uptown Saint John. 91-655 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Lettre rec;ue de Tony et Suzanne Ratchford recommandant que des ameliorations soient apportees a la rue Union Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Tony et Suzanne Ratchford, proprietaires et dirigeants de I'entreprise Subway, suggerant des occasions d'amelioration a la rue Union, so it transmise a I'entreprise Uptown Saint John Inc. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.3 Letter from Eric Teed Regarding Repairs to City Streets On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from Eric Teed requesting that the two depressions in the pavement on Main Street be filled in, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3 Lettre rec;ue de Eric Teed relative a la refection des rues Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Eric Teed, demandant de remplir les deux creux sur la chaussee de la rue Main, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Letter from Glenn McAllister Regarding Traffic on George Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Glenn McAllister expressing concern with regard to increased parking and safety issues for small children on George Street; and requesting an amendment to the Parking By-law, be referred to the City Manager, and the Saint John Police Force be requested to look into the removal of the car parked on George Street which Mr. McAllister referenced in his letter. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Lettre rec;ue de Glenn McAllister relative a la circulation sur la rue George Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Glenn McAllister, exprimant ses inquietudes relatives a I'augmentation du stationnement et a la question de la securite des petits enfants sur la rue George, et demandant qu'une modification so it apportee a I'arrete concernant Ie stationnement, soit transmise au directeur general et que Ie corps de police de Saint John so it demande d'examiner la question de I'enlevement de la voiture, mentionnee par M. McAllister dans ladite lettre, stationnee sur la rue George. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.5 Minister Volpe's Reply to City's Request Regarding EntertainmentfGaming Facility On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Finance, Jeannot Volpe, further to Council's meeting of April 25, 2005 concerning the concept of an entertainment/gaming facility with an arena for the City; and advising that the Province of New Brunswick has not made a final decision to expand gaming in the 91-656 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL JULY 18, 2005/Le 18 juillet 2005 province, and assuring Council that their position will be taken into account in any future consideration of the issue, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5 Replique rec;ue du ministre Volpe relative a la demande presentee par la ville visant I'emplacement de spectacles et de jeux Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la lettre reyue du ministre des finances, Jeannot Volpe, a la suite de la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 25 avril 2005, relative au concept d'amenagement d'un emplacement pour spectacles et jeux, ainsi qu'une arena dans la ville, et indiquant que la province du Nouveau-Brunswick n'a pris aucune decision finale visant a elargir Ie champ des jeux dans la province et assurant Ie conseil que ses desirs seront examines au cours de toute etude future sur la question, so it accueillie a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 Canadian Country Music Association - Request to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Country Music Association requesting to make a presentation to Council on August 29, 2005, be referred to the Common Clerk to schedule the presentation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Demande presentee par l'Association canadienne de musique country visant a se presenter devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de l'Association canadienne de musique country, voulant se presenter devant Ie conseille 29 aout 2005, soit transmise au greffier communal afin de fixer I'heure de la presentation a I'ordre du jour. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 40. Common Clerk/greffier communal