2005-09-26_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL -SEPTEMBER 26,2005 - 4:10 P.M.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, 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; Brian
Fillmore, Deputy 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 26 SEPTEMBRE 2005 a 16 H 10
Sont presents:
Norman McFarlane, maire
Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase,
Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait 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; Brian Fillmore, chef de police adjoint; 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 Reverend Russell
Knowles of Calvary Temple offering the opening prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance et priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane et Ie pasteur Russell
Knowles, de I'eglise Calvary Temple, offre la priere d'ouverture.
1.2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 12,2005 be amended by including Councillor
Ferguson's comments at item 7.2 and approved.
Councillor Ferguson questioned item 7.2 stating that he had requested his comments
made at the September 12 meeting on this item be recorded in the minutes, noting that
he believed that the minutes as presented did not accurately reflect his comments, and
in particular relating to the referenced City Solicitor's Report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(See item 8.1 of Oct 11, 2005 minutes for rescinding motion)
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1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue Ie 12 septembre 2005 soit modifie par I'ajout, au point nO 7.2,
des commentaires formules par Ie conseiller Ferguson et qu'il soit par la suite adopte.
Le conseiller Ferguson s'interroge sur Ie point nO 7.2 et indique qu'il avait demande que
les commentaires qu'il avait formules lors de la reunion tenue Ie 12 septembre
relativement a ce sujet soient inscrits au proces-verbal et affirme, qu'a son sens, ce
dernier ne reflete pas precisement ses commentaires, plus particulierement en ce qui a
trait aux discussions relatives au rapport presente par I'avocat municipal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Voir Ie point 8.1 du proces-verbal du 11 octobre 2005 pour I'annulation de la
proposition.)
1.3 Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
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 White
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.
The Deputy Mayor proposed a motion concerning a meeting with the Southern New
Brunswick Caucus regarding Harbour Clean-up which was seconded by Councillor
McGuire.
Councillor Court raised a point of order suggesting that motions are not appropriate
during members' comments at which time the Common Clerk advised that in order to
propose a motion it must be either on the agenda or be added.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the issue of informing the
Provincial Government of the City's harbour clean-up priority be added to the agenda as
item 5.4.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Ferguson
and Court voting nay.
1.4 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le maire et plusieurs conseillers discutent de diverses activites communautaires.
Le maire suppleant presente une proposition relative a la reunion a laquelle ont assiste
des membres du caucus du sud du Nouveau-Brunswick visant Ie nettoyage du port,
appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire.
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Le conseiller Court souleve une objection et signale qu'une proposition ne doit pas
s'immiscer dans les commentaires formules par les membres et Ie greffier communal
confirme qu'une proposition ne peut etre presentee que si elle est inscrite a I'ordre du
jour ou qu'elle y est ajoutee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la question visant a informer Ie
gouvernement provincial des priorites etablies relativement au nettoyage du port soient
ajoutees au point nO 5.4 de I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Les conseillers Ferguson et
Court votent contre.
2.1 Operational Review Program Final Report
Referring to a submitted report entitled, "Saint John Operational Review Program Final
Report" - September 26, 2005 and to an electronic slide presentation, Allan Mitchell,
Project Manager/Senior Consultant of Chartwelllnc., provided background information
on the program, and noted that the City has been underfunded for the past 10 years. He
presented the vision developed by staff as "Vision 2015 - Saint John's Program of
Excellence", and outlined eleven projects to form the basis for systemic improvements to
the City's operation.
Mr. Mitchell proposed a new governance system with the 22 ad hoc committees of
Council replaced by standing committees governing to program plans citing an example
of a transportation committee. He added that agencies, boards and commissions would
report service objectives and financial statements to the standing committees, with the
standing committees reporting directly to Council.
Presenting costs and return on investments over a 10 year period, Mr. Mitchell projected
that an investment of $28 million would realize $85 million in benefits, and proposed 11
submitted recommendations to achieve the City's vision.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that:
1. this report, termed the Operationaf Review Program, Finaf Report, dated September
26,2005, be received and approved.
2. Common Council acknowledge the continued support and commitment from the City
Administration and from the affiliate Agencies, Boards and Commissions throughout
the process of conducting this project and in the writing of this report.
3. Common Council adopt the implementation plan set out in Section 8 of this report
and that the City Manager be requested to assign an Executive Champion to see the
implementation of Vision 2015 - Saint John's Program of Excellence through to its
completion.
4. the Operational Review Committee be commended for its support throughout the
development of the Operational Review, and that its role be deemed completed with
the approval of this report.
5. a new Committee of Common Council be struck to replace the Operational Review
Committee and that this Committee be known as the Vision 2015 Committee.
6. six (6) members of Common Council be appointed to the Vision 2015 Committee for
a term of at least one (1) year, and that one of these members of Common Council
be appointed the Chair of the Committee.
7. the City Manager and Executive Champion (see recommendation #3) be appointed
to the Vision 2015 Committee for the term of the implementation of Vision 2015 -
Saint John's Program of Excellence.
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8. the Vision 2015 Committee meet on a regular basis, typically once a month or at the
request of the City Manager and/or Executive Champion, to oversee the
implementation of Vision 2015 - Saint John's Program of Excellence.
9. the Vision 2015 Committee be requested to report back to Common Council on a
regular basis as to the progress being made in implementing the Vision 2015 - Saint
John's Program of Excellence.
10. the Vision 2015 Committee seek recognition from the Province of New Brunswick for
the completion of the Operational Review.
11. Common Council ask all Agencies, Boards and Commissions to support and be a
participant in Vision 2015 - Saint John's Program of Excellence implementation.
Councillor Ferguson questioned the accuracy of the attendance account at steering
committee meetings cited at page 17 of the report, as well as noting that the pension
fund had not been addressed in the report with the exception of a mention in Appendix
H, page 314, to illustrate a point.
The Deputy Mayor asked how to sustain the momentum of the program, to which the
City Manager responded that it will rely on Council's commitment to the project. In
response to her question on finances, the Commissioner of Finance advised that the
City may have to run a deficit in the short term to see the program started.
Councillor Court commented that he could not support the motion as he did not feel he
had sufficient detail of the program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Court
voting 'nay'.
(Councillor Farren entered the meeting during the presentation of the Operational
Review Program.)
2.1 Rapport definitif relatif a I'examen operationnel
Se reportant a un rapport presente intitule << Saint John Operationaf Review Program
Finaf Report>> [Rapport definitif relatif a I'examen operationnel de The City of Saint
John], date du 26 septembre 2005, et a une presentation electronique de diapositives,
Allan Mitchell, gestionnaire de projet et conseiller principal de I'entreprise Chartwelllnc.,
presente les renseignements generaux relatifs au programme et indique que la ville n'a
pas ete dotee de fonds suffisants depuis les dix dernieres annees. II presente la vision
elaboree par les employes intitulee << Vision 2015 : programme d'excellence pour The
City of Saint John >> et souligne les onze projets qui constituent Ie fondement des
ameliorations systematiques qui doivent etre portees aux operations de la ville.
M. Mitchell propose un nouveau systeme de gouvernance, a savoir que les 22 comites
speciaux crees par Ie conseil communal soient rem places par des comites permanents
dans Ie but de gerer les programmes et cite comme exemple Ie Comite sur les
transports. II ajoute que les organismes, les conseils d'administration et les
commissions devraient preciser leurs objectifs visant les services rendus et les etats
financiers aux fins des comites permanents qui, par la suite, les presenteraient
directement au conseil.
M. Mitchell revele I'evaluation des couts et les previsions relatives au rendement du
capital investi sur une periode de dix ans, indique qu'il prevoit qu'un investissement de
28 M$ rapportera des benefices de 85 M$ et propose la mise en 03uvre des onze
recommandations presentees afin d'atteindre la vision de la ville.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que:
1. Ie present rapport intitule << Rapport detinitif refatif a I'examen operationnef de The
City of Saint John >>, date du 26 septembre 2005, so it accepte et approuve;
2. Ie conseil communal reconnaisse Ie soutien et I'engagement continus manifestes par
I'administration municipale, les organismes, les conseils d'administration et les
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commissions associes, au cours du processus de la mise en 03uvre du present
projet et de la redaction dudit rapport;
3. Ie conseil communal adopte la mise en 03uvre du plan souligne a I'article 8 dudit
rapport et que Ie directeur general soit appele a nom mer un administrateur
chevronne pour s'assurer de la mise en 03uvre de la Vision 2015: programme
d'excellence pour The City of Saint John, jusqu'a sa conclusion;
4. Ie Comite directeur de I'examen operationnel soit felicite de I'appui qu'il a apporte au
cours de I'elaboration de I'examen operationnel et que I'approbation du present
rapport signale I'accomplissement de son role;
5. Ie conseil communal cree un nouveau comite portant Ie nom << Comite sur la
vision 2015 >> pour remplacer Ie Comite directeur de I'examen operationnel;
6. six (6) membres du conseil communal soient nommes pour sieger au Comite sur la
vision 2015 pour remplir un mandat d'au moins un (1) an et que so it nomme un de
ces membres a titre de president du comite;
7. Ie directeur general et I'administrateur chevronne (voir la recommandation nO 3)
soient nommes pour sieger au Comite sur la vision 2015 pour la duree de la mise en
03uvre de la Vision 2015: programme d'excellence pour The City of Saint John;
8. que Ie Comite sur la vision 2015 soit convoque periodiquement, a savoir
mensuellement ou selon la volonte du directeur general ou de I'administrateur
chevronne afin de surveiller la mise en 03uvre de la Vision 2015: programme
d'excellence pour The City of Saint John;
9. Ie Comite sur la vision 2015 soit appele a se presenter devant Ie conseil communal
periodiquement pour Ie mettre au courant des progres realises relativement a la mise
en 03uvre de la Vision 2015 : programme d'excellence pour The City of Saint John;
10. Ie Comite sur la vision 2015 cherche a obtenir la reconnaissance de la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick relativement a I'achevement de I'examen operationnel;
11. Ie conseil communal demande a tous les organismes, les conseils et les
commissions de soutenir la mise en 03uvre de la Vision 2015 : programme
d'excellence pour The City of Saint John et d'y participer.
Le conseiller Ferguson s'interroge sur I'exactitude des presences notees aux reunions
du Comite directeur precisees a la page 17 du rapport et souligne que Ie rapport ne
mentionne la caisse de retraite qu'a la page 314 de I'annexe << H >> et ce, que pour
simplement preciser un point.
Le maire suppleant demande de quelle maniere Ie dynamisme du programme sera
maintenu et Ie directeur general repond qu'il se fie a I'engagement au projet des
membres du conseil. Pour repondre a sa question relative au financement, Ie
commissaire aux finances indique qu'il est possible que la ville subisse un deficit a court
terme afin de lancer Ie programme.
Le conseiller Court affirme ne pas etre en mesure d'appuyer la proposition puisqu'il juge
ne pas posseder suffisamment de details relatifs au programme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote
contre.
(Le conseiller Farren se presente a la seance pendant la presentation relative a
I'examen operationnel.)
3.1 Public Presentation - 555 McAllister Drive
Public presentation was made of a proposed amendment to the Municipal Development
Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Future Land Use Plan a parcel of
land with an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, located on the northeast corner of
McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive, 555 McAllister Drive, also identified as being
PID Number 55116966 and 55147532 from Business Park to Service Corridor to permit
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the re-zoning of the subject area to allow the development of a new car dealership as
requested by MSSI Holdings Inc.
3.1 Presentation publique relative au 555, promenade McAllister
Une presentation publique a lieu relativement a la modification proposee du plan
d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier, a I'annexe 2-A de la carte d'amenagement
futur des terres, la classification d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
1,3 hectare, situee a I'intersection nord-est des promenades McAllister et Mountain
View, soit Ie bien-fonds situe au 555, promenade McAllister, portant les NID 55116966
et 55147532, afin de Ie faire passer de zone de parc commercial a zone de corridor de
service pour permettre Ie rezonage dudit bien-fonds dans Ie but d'amenager un
concessionnaire de vehicules neufs, a la demande de I'entreprise MSSI Holdings Inc.
4.1 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 341 Main Street
The 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 350 square metres, located at 341 Main Street, also identified as being a
portion of PID Number 55108849, from "BR" Business Residential to "B-2" General
Business to permit the expansion of the Floor Fashions building fronting on Metcalf
Street as requested by Anron Inc.
4.1 (b) Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 20, 2005
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal; and
recommending that Common Council approve the application to re-zone a parcel of land
with an area of approximately 350 square metres, located at 341 Main Street as
described above.
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.
(Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting.)
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 350 square metres, located at 341 Main Street, also identified
as being a portion of PID Number 55108849, from "BR" Business Residential to "B-2"
General Business classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 350 square metres, located at 341 Main Street, also identified
as being a portion of PID Number 55108849, from "BR" Business Residential to "B-2"
General Business classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
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On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the documentation in relation to
the re-zoning at 341 Main Street be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting.)
4.1 a) Audience publique relative a la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage
visant Ie 341, rue Main
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 350 metres carres, situee au 341, rue Main et faisant partie du
bien-fonds portant Ie NID 55108849, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle
commerciale << BR >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, donnant sur la rue Metcalf, a
la demande de I'entreprise Anron Inc.
4.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un
rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
20 septembre 2005 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'approuver la proposition; et
recommandant que Ie conseil communal approuve la demande relative au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 350 metres carres situee au 341, rue
Main, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne
ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
(Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la reunion.)
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, visant a modifier Ie zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 350 metres carres, situee au 341, rue Main
et portant Ie NID 55108849, en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle
commerciale << BR >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, visant a modifier Ie zonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 350 metres carres, situee au 341, rue Main
et portant Ie NID 55108849, en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle
commerciale << BR >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la documentation relative au
rezonage du bien-fonds situe au 341, rue Main soit accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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(Le conseiller Ferguson se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
4.2 (a)(b) Public Hearing - Proposed Amendment to the Saint John
Development Scheme and Zoning By-law Amendment - 75 Eagle Boulevard
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Development Scheme and Zoning By-law amendments which would
remove from the Saint John East Development Scheme a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 2.8 hectares, located at 75 Eagle Boulevard, also identified as being PID
Number 456590, and re-zone the same property from "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification to
undertake a conventional residential subdivision development as requested by North
Star Holdings Ltd.
4.2 (c) Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 20, 2005
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal; and
recommending that Common Council approve the application to amend the
Development Scheme and re-zone the same property from "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification subject to
Section 39 conditions to undertake a conventional residential subdivision development
as described above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Gerry
Bennett of 8 Morningside Court objecting to the lack of buffer zones in the area in
question.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with Bob
Darling of North Star Holdings Ltd. advising that he is in agreement with the Planning
Advisory Committee's report, adding that in the area near Mr. Bennett's property, there
is no room for a buffer.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to
Amend the Development Scheme By-Law", amended by removing a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 2.8 hectares, located at 75 Eagle Boulevard, also identified as
being PID Number 456590, 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 the Development
Scheme By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to
Amend the Development Scheme By-Law", amended by removing a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 2.8 hectares, located at 75 Eagle Boulevard, also identified as
being PID Number 456590, 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 the Development
Scheme By-Law".
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 2.8 hectares, located at 75 Eagle Boulevard, also identified as
being PID Number 456590, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to
"R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land with
an area of approximately 2.8 hectares, located at 75 Eagle Boulevard, also identified as
being PID Number 456590, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to
"R-2" One and Two Family Residential classification be read second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the documentation in relation to
the amendments at 75 Eagle Boulevard be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.2 a) b) Audience publique relative aux modifications proposees du projet
d'amenagement municipal de Saint John et de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant
Ie 75, boulevard Eagle
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement aux
modifications proposees du projet d'amenagement municipal de Saint John et de I'arrete
sur Ie zonage visant a retirer du projet d'amenagement municipal, dans Ie quartier Saint
John Est, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,8 hectares, situee au
75, boulevard Eagle, portant Ie NID 456590 et a faire passer la classification de ladite
parcelle de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << R-2 >>, en vue d'amenager un lotissement residentiel traditionnel, a la
demande de I'entreprise North Star Holdings Ltd.
4.2 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un
rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
20 septembre 2005 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'approuver la proposition; et
recommandant que Ie conseil communal approuve la demande de modification relative
au projet d'amenagement municipal et procede au rezonage dudit bien-fonds afin de Ie
faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << R-2 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39, en vue
d'amenager un lotissement residentiel traditionnel, tel qu'il est decrit ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et Gerry Bennett,
residant au 8, impasse Morningside, prend la parole pour exprimer son opposition a
I'insuffisance de zones de tampon prevues dans Ie secteur en question.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien quant au rezonage et Bob Darling, au
nom de I'entreprise North Star Holdings Ltd., indique qu'il appuie Ie rapport presente par
Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et ajoute qu'il est impossible d'amenager un tampon
dans Ie secteur ou est situee la propriete de M. Bennett vu la superficie restreinte.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>, soit modifie par Ie retrait d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,8 hectares, situee au 75, boulevard Eagle
et portant Ie NID 456590, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au projet
d'amenagement municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>, soit modifie par Ie retrait d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,8 hectares, situee au 75, boulevard Eagle
et portant Ie NID 456590, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au projet
d'amenagement municipal >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,8 hectares, situee au 75, promenade
Eagle, portant Ie NID 456590, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle
de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2,8 hectares, situee au 75, promenade
Eagle, portant Ie NID 456590, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle
de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la documentation relative au
modifications apportees au bien-fonds situe au 75, boulevard Eagle so it accepte a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.3 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Land Adjacent to
Highland Rd. & Forbes Dr.
The 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 adjacent to
Highland Rd. and Forbes Dr. with an area of approximately 82 hectares, also identified
as being PID Number 00049791, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential to "R-1A" One Family Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential,
"TH" Townhouse, "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, and "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional classification to permit the phased development of the large property with a
mixture of housing types and a church as requested by Four Star Leasing Ltd.
4.3 (b) Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 20, 2005
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal; and
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recommending that Common Council approve the application to re-zone a parcel of land
adjacent to Highland Rd. and Forbes Dr. with an area of approximately 82 hectares, as
described above.
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 White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
adjacent to Highland Rd. and Forbes Dr. with an area of approximately 82 hectares also
identified as being PID Number 00049791, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential to "R-1A" One Family Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential,
"TH" Townhouse, "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, and "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land
adjacent to Highland Rd. and Forbes Dr. with an area of approximately 82 hectares also
identified as being PID Number 00049791, from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple
Residential to "R-1A" One Family Residential, "R-2" One and Two Family Residential,
"TH" Townhouse, "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential, and "IL-1" Neighbourhood
Institutional classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the documentation in relation to
the above property at Highland Rd. and Forbes Dr. be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.3 a) Audience publique relative a la modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage
visant Ie terrain attenant a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la
promenade Forbes
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement aux
modifications proposees de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a rezoner une parcelle de
terrain attenante a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la promenade Forbes, d'une
superficie d'environ 82 hectares, portant Ie NID 00049791, afin de faire passer la
classification de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >>, de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-
2 >> et de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>
a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, a
zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et a zone
de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, pour permettre I'amenagement en plusieurs
phases de la vaste propriete en divers types d'habitations ainsi qu'une eglise, a la
demande de I'entreprise Four Star Leasing Ltd.
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4.3 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un
rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
20 septembre 2005 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'approuver la proposition; et
recommandant que Ie conseil communal approuve la demande de rezonage d'une
parcelle de terrain attenante a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la promenade
Forbes, d'une superficie d'environ 82 hectares, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne
ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain
attenante a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la promenade Forbes, d'une
superficie d'environ 82 hectares, portant Ie NID 00049791, afin de faire passer la
classification de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >>, de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-
2 >> et de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>
a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, a
zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et a zone
de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain
attenante a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la promenade Forbes, d'une
superficie d'environ 82 hectares, portant Ie NID 00049791, afin de faire passer la
classification de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >>, de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-
2 >> et de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >>
a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >>, a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, a zone de maisons en rangee << TH >>, a
zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et a zone
de quartier a vocation collective << IL-1 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la documentation relative au bien-
fonds situe a I'intersection du chemin Highland et de la promenade Forbes, soit accepte
a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.4 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments - Green Head Road Overpass of the New Brunswick Southern
Railway
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-designate 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
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PID Numbers 55109813 and 36657 as well as portions of the former Church Avenue
and a reserved street from Low Density Residential to Heavy Industrial classification,
and the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "R-2" One and Two Family
Residential and un-zoned street areas to "1-1" Light Industrial classification and by re-
zoning the former Mill Street from un-zoned street area to "1-2" Heavy Industrial
classification as requested by Moosehead Breweries Limited and New Brunswick
Southern Railway Company Limited.
4.4 (b) Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 20, 2005
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal; and
recommending that Common Council approve the application to amend the Municipal
Plan described above, and the proposed re-zoning of the same parcel of land from "R-2"
One and Two Family Residential and un-zoned street areas to "1-1" Light Industrial
classification subject to Section 39 conditions, and by re-zoning the former Mill Street
from un-zoned street area to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, as requested by
Moosehead Breweries and New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited as
described above.
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 Rick
Turner of Hughes Surveys and Consultants, advising that he agrees with both the staff
and Planning Advisory Committee reports. Mr. Hughes gave background information of
a previous application for re-zoning the same property in 2003 noting that the time limit
had expired on that application, and that it is being proposed again in 2005. He added
that the residents' concerns have been addressed.
Mr. Joel Levesque presented a submitted video depicting the problems with safety,
noise levels, and street maintenance because of truck traffic on main streets on the west
side of the City proposing that the approval of the re-zoning in question would alleviate
these issues. Mr. Levesque advised Council that with the exception of a transfer of
three parcels of land from the City, there would be no cost to the City for this project.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend
The Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2-A of the Future Land Use
Plan 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 from Low Density
Residential to Heavy Industrial classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-
law".
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend
The Municipal Plan By-law", by re-designating on Schedule 2-A of the Future Land Use
Plan 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 from Low Density
Residential to Heavy Industrial classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-law".
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On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning 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 from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and un-zoned
street areas to "1-1" Light Industrial classification and by re-zoning the former Mill Street
from un-zoned street area to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", re-zoning a parcel of land 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 from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential and un-zoned
street areas to "1-1" Light Industrial classification and by re-zoning the former Mill Street
from un-zoned street area to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the documentation in relation to
the above property at Green Head Road Overpass of the New Brunswick Southern
Railway be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.4 a) Audience publique relative aux modifications proposees du plan
municipal et de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie passage superieur du
chemin Green Head appartenant au Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-
Brunswick Limitee
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal visant a modifier la classification d'une parcelle de
terrain situee pres du passage superieur du chemin Green Head, appartenant au
Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee, d'une superficie d'environ
9000 metres carres, a savoir une partie des terrains portant les NID 55109813 et
36657, ainsi qu'une partie de I'ancienne avenue Church et d'une route reservee, pour
faire passer la classification de zone residentielle a faible densite a zone d'industrie
lourde; et visant a rezoner la meme parcelle de terrain afin de faire passer la
classification de zone residentielle unifamiliale et bifamiliale << R-2 >>, et les rues non
integrees au zonage, a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, et a rezoner I'ancienne rue Mill,
non integree au zonage, a zone d'industrie lourde << 1-2 >>, a la demande de la brasserie
Moosehead Breweries Limited et du Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee.
4.4 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un
rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
20 septembre 2005 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'approuver la proposition; et
recommandant que Ie conseil communal approuve la demande de modification du plan
municipal decrit ci-dessus, et Ie rezonage de la meme parcelle de terrain afin de faire
passer la classification de zone residentielle unifamiliale et bifamiliale << R-2 >>, et les
rues non integrees au zonage, a zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, sous reserve des
conditions imposees par I'article 39, et Ie rezonage de I'ancienne rue Mill, non integree
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au zonage, a zone d'industrie lourde << 1-2 >>, a la demande de la brasserie Moosehead
Breweries Limited et du Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee, tel qu'il est
mentionne ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien quant au rezonage et Rick Turner, au
nom de Hughes Surveys and Consultants, affirme qu'il appuie les rapports formules par
les employes et Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme. M. Turner presente I'information
generale incluse dans une demande anterieure presentee en 2003 relativement au
rezonage de ladite propriete et souligne que Ie delai relatif a ladite demande est expire
et que la demande est presentee de nouveau en 2005. II ajoute que les preoccupations
sou levees par les residents ont ete reglees.
M. Joel Levesque presente une video soumise auparavant demontrant les problemes
relatifs a la securite, aux niveaux de bruit, et a I'entretien des rues en raison de la
circulation des camions sur la rue Main, du cote ouest de la ville, et affirme que
I'approbation du rezonage en question reglerait ces problemes. M. Levesque indique au
conseil qu'a I'exception du transfert de trois parcelles de terrain, la ville n'assumerait
aucuns frais relativement audit projet.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >> visant a modifier la classification, a I'annexe 2-A de la carte
d'amenagement future des terres, d'une parcelle de terrain situee pres 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, a savoir une partie
des terrains portant les NID 55109813 et 36657, ainsi que partie de I'ancienne avenue
Church et une route reservee, pour faire passer la classification de zone residentielle a
faible densite a zone d'industrie lourde, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal >>.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete
relatif au plan municipal >> visant a modifier la classification, a I'annexe 2-A de la carte
d'amenagement futur des terres, d'une parcelle de terrain situee pres 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, a savoir une partie
des terrains portant les NID 55109813 et 36657, ainsi que partie de I'ancienne avenue
Church et une route reservee, pour faire passer la classification de zone residentielle a
faible densite a zone d'industrie lourde, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain
situee pres 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 les NID 55109813 et 36657, ainsi qu'une partie de I'ancienne avenue Church et
une route reservee, pour faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et les rues non integrees au zonage, a zone
d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, et a rezoner I'ancienne rue Mill pour la faire passer de zone de
rues non integrees au zonage a zone d'industrie lourde << 1-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain
situee pres 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 les NID 55109813 et 36657, ainsi que partie de I'ancienne avenue Church et une
route reservee, pour faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> et les rues non integrees au zonage, a zone
d'industrie legere << 1-1 >>, et a rezoner I'ancienne rue Mill pour la faire passer de zone de
rues non integrees au zonage a zone d'industrie lourde << 1-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la documentation relative a la
propriete susmentionnee situee pres du passage superieur du chemin Green Head,
appartenant au Chemin de fer du Sud, Nouveau-Brunswick Limitee, soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.1 Unsightly Property - King Street
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Tait concerning an unsightly property
on King Street, with Councillor Tait advising that he has been given information that
there are some positive steps being taken to address this issue.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Tait
concerning an unsightly property on King Street be withdrawn.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Councillor McGuire and the
Building Inspector submit a report to Council on the progress to date with the Province
regarding unsightly properties.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.1 Propriete inesthetique situee sur la rue King
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Tait relative a une propriete jugee
inesthetique situee sur la rue King et il affirme avoir reyu de I'information voulant que des
demarches positives ont ete entreprises afin de regler cette question.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller
Tait relative a la propriete inesthetique situee sur la rue King soit retiree.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie conseiller McGuire et I'inspecteur
des batiments presentent un rapport au conseil relatif aux progres realises en
collaboration avec la province relativement aux proprietes inesthetiques.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.2 Confidential Negotiations - Cities of New Brunswick Association (10.2(4)(c)
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court
requesting to update Council in Committee of the Whole on the Cities of New Brunswick
Conference be considered in open session of Council this evening.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Councillor Court advised that at the Executive meeting of The Cities of New Brunswick
held on September 14,2005 regarding the New Deal, most provinces have already
reached an agreement, expressing his opinion that the deal is not a good one for Saint
John, and that negotiations will take place with the Province. He added that the 2006
Budget to be presented is $111,320., and that there will be a recommendation on
Municipal Insurance Pool at the next meeting in October, 2005.
5.2 Nature confidentielle des negociations relatives a l'Association des cites
du Nouveau-Brunswick (1 0.2(4)c))
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller
Court voulant mettre a jour Ie conseil en comite plenier relativement au congres de
l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick, soit examinee en reunion publique du
conseil des ce soir.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le conseiller Court indique qu'a la reunion du conseil d'administration de l'Association
des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick tenue Ie 14 septembre 2005, relativement au
<< Nouveau pacte >>, il a ete etabli que la majorite des provinces ont deja conclu une
entente et, qu'a son avis, il ne s'agit pas d'une affaire profitable pour Saint John, mais
que les negociations se poursuivront avec la province. II ajoute que Ie budget prevu
pour 2006 se chiffre a 111 320 $ et qu'une recommandation sera formulee au cours de
la prochaine reunion en octobre 2005 relativement au consortium d'assureurs
municipaux.
5.3 Concerns of Local Citizens
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Court addressing concerns of
citizens. Updates were given to the issue of removal of material from the Acamac
Backland Rd. to which Mr. Edwards advised that the work has now stopped. Addressing
the issue of compensatory storage reaching its capacity, Mr. Edwards responded that
the City is presently looking at new areas for storage. The City Manager advised that he
will bring the issue of conditions of bus stops to the attention of Saint John Transit.
Responding to a lighting problem on Harbour Passage and a concern regarding the
installation of gas lines through Rockwood Park, the City Manager advised that the
lighting problem has been corrected, and that staff will be consulted before the
installation of the new gas lines.
5.3 Preoccupations des citoyens locaux
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Court traitant des preoccupations
exprimees par les citoyens. Des mises a jour sont presentees sur la question de
I'enlevement de materiel accumule pres du chemin Acamac Backland et M. Edwards
constate que les travaux sont interrompus a I'heure actuelle. Sur la question de
I'entreposage compensatoire ayant atteint ses limites, M. Edwards repond que la ville
prevoit amenager de nouveaux emplacements aux fins d'entreposage. Le directeur
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general indique qu'il abordera la question de I'etat deplorable des arrets d'autobus
aupres de la Commission des transports de Saint John. Relativement a la question du
probleme d'eclairage au Passage du port et aux inquietudes relatives a I'installation de
conduites de gaz a travers Ie parc Rockwood, Ie directeur general constate que Ie
probleme d'eclairage a ete resolu et qu'avant de proceder a I'installation de nouvelles
conduites de gaz, il faut consulter les employes.
5.4 Saint John Caucus and Harbour Clean-up
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Mayor McFarlane, on behalf of
Council, request a meeting with our Southern Caucus and the appropriate staff so that
we may offer the same level of understanding as the Federal Government to the
Provincial Government on harbour clean-up to assist them in becoming an equal funding
partner.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.4 Caucus de Saint John et Ie nettoyage du port
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie maire McFarlane, au nom du
conseil, fixe une reunion avec les employes pertinents du caucus du sud afin que no us
puissions exprimer les memes opinions que Ie gouvernement federal aupres du
gouvernement provincial en matiere de nettoyage du port pour qu'il puisse agir en tant
que partenaire egal en matiere de financement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.1 (a)(b) Saint John Arts and Culture Policy
Consideration was given to a letter from the Saint John Community Arts Board and
a report from the City Manager stating that City staff has reviewed the current policy as
originally recommended and has made a few minor amendments to reflect current
financial realities. The City Manager added that staff has made a couple of wording
changes so as to be sensitive to a requirement of Common Council to receive
submissions and to make decisions on an annual basis, noting that the changes have
been reviewed by the Chairman of the Community Arts and Culture Board and the
submitted policy is consistent with the general thrust of the policy as originally proposed.
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council adopt the submitted "Arts and Culture Policy".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.1 a) b) Politique relative aux arts et a la culture de Saint John
Examen d'une lettre reyue du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John et un
rapport presente par Ie directeur general affirmant que la ville a etudie la politique en
vigueur, telle qu'elle avait ete recommandee a I'origine et que quelques modifications
mineures ont ete apportees afin de refleter la realite financiere actuelle. Le directeur
general ajoute que les employes ont modifie Ie libelle de quelques passages afin de
refleter avec delicatesse les exigences du conseil communal relativement aux
soumissions presentees et afin de permettre la prise de decision annuellement, et
souligne que lesdites modifications ont ete examinees par Ie president du Conseil des
arts et de la culture et que la politique soumise est conforme a I'intention generale
qu'etablit la politique, telle qu'elle a ete proposee a I'origine.
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal adopte la politique presentee sur les arts et la culture.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.2 Purchase of Digital Voice Logger Recorder - PSCC
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council accept the proposal of Canadian Communication Products
Inc. to supply and install a Digital Voice Logger Recorder for the Public Safety
Communication Centre at a price of $70,862. (plus HST).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.2 Acquisition d'un enregistreur numerique de communications vocales pour
Ie Centre des communications de la securite publique
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Tait
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal accepte la proposition de I'entreprise Canadian
Communication Products Inc., relative a I'approvisionnement et a I'installation d'un
enregistreur numerique de communications vocales pour Ie Centre des communications
de la securite publique, pour la somme de 70 862 $ (TVH en sus).
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.3 Indemnification Agreement
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John enter into an indemnification agreement with the owner
of PID Number 55176234 under the terms and conditions outlined in the submitted
Agreement; and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.3 Convention d'indemnisation
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John conclue une convention d'indemnisation entre elle-meme
et Ie proprietaire du bien-fonds portant Ie NID 55176234, sous reserve des modalites et
conditions soulignees en vertu de la convention presentee; de plus, que Ie maire et Ie
greffier communal soient autorises a signer ladite convention.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.4 Provincially Designated Highways - 5 Year Capital Improvement (2006-
2010)
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the submitted Provincially Designated Highways 5-year Capital Improvement
Program for the years 2006-2010 be adopted by Common Council and submitted to the
Director of Design, Department of Transportation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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6.4 Routes provinciales designees - Programme quinquennal d'amelioration
des immobilisations (de 2006 a 2010)
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie programme quinquennal d'amelioration des immobilisations relatif aux routes
provinciales designees pour les annees 2006 a 2010 soit adopte par Ie conseil
communal et presente au directeur de la conception du ministere des Transports.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.5 Contract 2005-29 - Cranston Avenue Storm and Sanitary Sewer Renewal
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Contract 2005-29: Cranston
Avenue - New Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Renewal be awarded to the low
tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at its tendered price of $127,484. 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.
6.5 Contrat nO 2005-29 relatif au renouvellement du reseau d'egouts pluviaux et
sanitaires de I'avenue Cranston
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie contrat nO 2005-29, relatif a
I'avenue Cranston et visant Ie renouvellement du reseau d'egouts pluviaux et sanitaires,
so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert
de 127 484 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie
greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation contractuelle exigee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.6 Design & Construction Management - Millidgeville Water Storage
Chlorination System
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposal of Terrain Group Inc.
for engineering (design and construction management) services for Millidgeville Water
Storage Reservoir Chlorination System 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.
6.6 Gestion de la conception et de la construction relative au poste de
chloration du reservoir d'eau de Millidgeville
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la proposition presentee par la firme
d'ingenieurs Terrain Group Inc., relative aux services d'ingenierie (gestion de la
conception et de la construction) relatifs au poste de chloration du reservoir d'eau de
Millidgeville, soit acceptee et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a
signer la documentation exigee a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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6.7 CN Crossing Agreement - Long Wharf Water Main Installation
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John enter into the Standard Pipe Agreement as submitted
by the Canadian National Railway Company on or before October 10, 2005 and that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted agreement
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.7 Convention de croisement du CN relative a I'installation de la conduite
d'eau principale de Long Wharf
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John conclue la convention de croisement de conduites type
presentee par la Compagnie des chemins de fer nationaux du Canada, au plus tard Ie
10 octobre 2005 et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la
convention presentee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.8 Property Acquisition - Lot 87- Choctow Avenue
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1. The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in a 1,394 square metre :t
parcel of land, on or before December 31,2005, identified as PID Number
51433, from the Estate of Douglas E. Russell for $14,000.00 plus H.ST (if
applicable), as generally shown on the submitted sketch; and
2. the vender shall be responsible for their own legal costs.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.8 Acquisition du bien-fonds situe au 87, avenue Choctow
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Tait
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general :
1. The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief simple. au plus tard Ie
31 decembre 2005, d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ
1 394 metres carres, portant Ie NID 51433, de la succession de Douglas
E. Russell, pour la somme de 14000 $, TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant, comme
I'indique de maniere generale Ie croquis presente;
2. Ie vendeur doit assumer ses propres honoraires juridiques.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.9 Proposed Public Hearing Dates - 235-237 Britain Street
On motion of Councillor Chang
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning at 235-237 Britain Street be set
for Monday, October 24,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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6.9 Dates prevues pour la tenue d'audiences publiques relatives au 235-
237, rue Britain
Proposition du conseiller Chang
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, une audience publique so it tenue Ie lundi 24 octobre 2005 a 19 h dans la salle
du conseil, relativement ala demande de rezonage visant Ie 235-237, rue Britain.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.10 Ground Lease at 110 Crown Street
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John consent to site alterations outlined by Greenarm in the
Consent Form submitted, conditional upon assignment of Lease from Garson Holdings
Ltd. to Greenarm, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the consent as submitted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.10 Bail foncier relatif au 110, rue Crown
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John accorde son assentiment a I'amenagement d'un terrain
conformement au consentement depose par I'entreprise Greenarm, sous reserve de la
cession du bail par Garson Holdings Ltd., au nom de Greenarm et, de plus, que Ie maire
et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer Ie consentement soumise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.11 Lily Lake Pavilion Inc.
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign both the Agreement
between The City and Lily Lake Pavilion Inc. and between the City and the Hatheway
Trust.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.11 Pavilion du lac Lily
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la convention conclue
entre la ville et Ie pavilion Lily Lake Pavilion Inc., et entre la ville et la fiducie Hatheway
Trust.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7.1 Litigation Accounts
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that payment be authorized of the
account of Lang Michener in the amount of $5,633.15 ($5,294.48 plus GST of $338.67);
and the account of Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales in the amount of $21,884.72
($19,030.19 plus GST of $2,854.53); and further that the City Solicitor be authorized to
expend during the balance of 2005 up to $37,500. for outside counsel as he deems
necessary to protect the City's interests.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7.1 Comptes d'honoraires relatifs aux procedures judiciaires
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que so it autorise Ie paiement du compte
d'honoraires presente par Ie cabinet Lang Michener au montant de 5 633,15 $
(5 294,48 $ plus TPS de 338,67 $); et Ie compte d'honoraires presente par Ie cabinet
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales au montant de 21 884,72 $ (19 030,19 $ plus TPS de
2 854,53 $); et, de plus, que I'avocat municipal soit autorise a verser d'ici la fin de 2005,
jusqu'a concurrence de 37 500 $ aux fins de conseils juridiques externes qu'il juge
necessaires afin de proteger les interets de la ville.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.1 3rd Reading - Street Closing McLean Street
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law of The City of Saint
John entitled, "A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The
City of Saint John", enacted on the twenty-first day of September, AD. 1970, amended
by stopping up and closing for a period of 120 days from the enactment, and by adding
thereto Section 185 immediately after Section 184 thereof, and described below, be
read.
"McLean Street: All that portion of McLean Street, so called, intending to be the entire
width of the said street for a length more particularly described as follows: Beginning at
the intersection of the northern sideline of Spencer Street (formerly known as
Northumberland Avenue) with the western sideline of McLean Street; going thence in a
northerly direction along the western sideline of McLean Street a distance of 29.00
metres; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the western sideline of
McLean Street a distance of 20.12 metres or to the eastern sideline of McLean Street:
thence in a southerly direction along the eastern sideline of McLean Street a distance of
29.00 metres; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles more or less to the
eastern sideline of McLean Street to the place of beginning."
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law of The City of Saint
John entitled, "A By-law Respecting The Stopping Up and Closing of Highways In The
City of Saint John", enacted on the twenty-first day of September, AD. 1970, amended
by stopping up and closing for a period of 120 days from the enactment, and by adding
thereto Section 185 immediately after Section 184 thereof, and described below, be read
a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
"McLean Street: All that portion of McLean Street, so called, intending to be the entire
width of the said street for a length more particularly described as follows: Beginning at
the intersection of the northern sideline of Spencer Street (formerly known as
Northumberland Avenue) with the western sideline of McLean Street; going thence in a
northerly direction along the western sideline of McLean Street a distance of 29.00
metres; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the western sideline of
McLean Street a distance of 20.12 metres or to the eastern sideline of McLean Street:
thence in a southerly direction along the eastern sideline of McLean Street a distance of
29.00 metres; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles more or less to the
eastern sideline of McLean Street to the place of beginning."
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third 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".
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8.1 Troisieme lecture relativement a la fermeture de la rue McLean
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la
fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, edicte Ie vingt-et-
unieme jour du mois de septembre de I'an 1970, modifie par la fermeture et Ie barrage
d'une route pour une periode de 120 jours a compter de la date de promulgation, et par
I'ajout de I'article 185 a la suite de I'article 184, tel qu'il est libelle ci-dessous, fasse I'objet
d'une lecture.
<< La rue McLean: I'ensemble du tronyon de la rue McLean, ainsi appelee, a savoir
I'entiere largeur de la rue sur une longueur plus particulierement decrite ci-dessous :
partant de I'intersection de la limite laterale nord de la rue Spencer (anciennement
connue sous Ie nom d'avenue Northumberland) et de la limite laterale ouest de la rue
McLean; de la, en direction nord, longeant la limite laterale ouest de la rue McLean, sur
une distance de 29 metres; de la, en direction est et perpendiculairement a la limite
laterale ouest de la rue McLean sur une distance de 20,12 metres ou jusqu'a la limite
laterale est de la rue McLean; de la, en direction sud, longeant la limite laterale est de la
rue McLean, sur une distance de 29 metres; de la, en direction ouest et plus ou moins
perpendiculairement jusqu'a la limite laterale est de la rue McLean, a savoir Ie point de
depart. >>
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes
dans The City of Saint John >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete concernant la
fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>, edicte Ie vingt-et-
unieme jour du mois de septembre de I'an 1970, modifie par la fermeture et Ie barrage
d'une route pour une periode de 120 jours a compter de la date de promulgation, et par
I'ajout de I'article 185 a la suite de I'article 184, tel qu'il est libelle ci-dessous, fasse I'objet
d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it
appose.
<< La rue McLean: I'ensemble du tronyon de la rue McLean, ainsi appelee, a savoir
I'entiere largeur de la rue sur une longueur plus particulierement decrite ci-dessous :
partant de I'intersection de la limite laterale nord de la rue Spencer (anciennement
connue sous Ie nom d'avenue Northumberland) et de la limite laterale ouest de la rue
McLean; de la, en direction nord, longeant la limite laterale ouest de la rue McLean, sur
une distance de 29 metres; de la, en direction est et perpendiculairement a la limite
laterale ouest de la rue McLean sur une distance de 20,12 metres ou jusqu'a la limite
laterale est de la rue McLean; de la, en direction sud, longeant la limite laterale est de la
rue McLean, sur une distance de 29 metres; de la, en direction ouest et plus ou moins
perpendiculairement jusqu'a la limite laterale est de la rue McLean, a savoir Ie point de
depart. >>
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme 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 >>.
8.2 Third Reading - Proposed Amendment - Parking Meter By-law
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend A By-Law With Respect to Parking Zones and The Use of Parking Meters and
Pay and Display Machines" with respect to Main Street West, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend A By-Law With Respect to Parking Zones and
The Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display Machines" with respect to Main Street
West was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend A By-Law With Respect to Parking Zones and The Use of Parking Meters and
Pay and Display Machines" with respect to Main Street West, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend A By-Law With
Respect to Parking Zones and The Use of Parking Meters and Pay and Display
Machines".
8.2 Troisieme lecture de la modification proposee de l'Arrete concernant les
parco metres
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de
systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, relativement a la rue Main Ouest, fasse
I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et
I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>,
relativement a la rue Main Ouest, est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant les zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de
systemes de paiement a console d'affichage >>, relativement a la rue Main Ouest, fasse
I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y
so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant les
zones de stationnement et I'utilisation de parcometres et de systemes de paiement a
console d'affichage >>.
8.3 Third Reading - Proposed Amendment - Traffic By-law
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under
the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to
Main Street West, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The
City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and
Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to
Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under
the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto" with respect to
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Main Street West, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed
thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "A By-Law to Amend A By-Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, and Amendments Thereto".
8.4 Troisieme lecture de la modification proposee relative a I'arrete concernant
la circulation
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte
conformement a la Loi sur fes vehicufes a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>,
relativement a la rue Main Ouest, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la circulation dans les rues de The
City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur fes vehicufes a moteur (1973) et
modifications afferentes >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif
a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur
fes vehicufes a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> relativement a la rue Main
Ouest, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau
communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur fes
vehicufes a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>.
8.4 Third Reading - Proposed Amendment - City Market By-law Stall #1
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C-1, A By-law Relating to the Market In The City of Saint John", enacted on the
18th day of May, AD. 2005 by amending section 5(2) relating to Lease of Stall # 1 be
read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-1, A By-law Relating to the Market In 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-1, A By-law Relating to the Market In The City of Saint John", enacted on the
18th day of May, AD. 2005 by amending section 5(2) relating to Lease of Stall # 1 be
read, 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-1, A By-law Relating to
the Market In The City of Saint John",
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8.4 Troisieme lecture de la modification proposee de l'Arrete concernant Ie
marche de The City of Saint John relativement a I'etal nO 1
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-1, Arrete
concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John >>, edicte Ie 18 mai 2005, modifiant Ie
paragraphe 5(2), relatif a I'etal nO 1, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-1A, Arrete concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint
John >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-1, Arrete
concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John >>, edicte Ie 18 mai 2005, modifiant Ie
paragraphe 5(2), relatif a I'etal nO 1, fasse I'objet d'une lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte
et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C-1 A concernant Ie marche de
The City of Saint John >>.
9.1 Saint John Development Corp. Request to Present in Committee of the
Whole
On motion of Councillor Chang
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Charles Swanton,
Chairman of the Saint John Development Corporation requesting an opportunity to
address a closed session of Common Council on October 11 to present an update on
work including proposal evaluations for the Coast Guard site redevelopment be referred
to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.1 Demande rec;ue de la Saint John Development Corp. (corporation
d'amenagement de Saint John) visant a se presenter devant Ie Comite
plenier
Proposition du conseiller Chang
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de
Charles Swanton, president de la corporation d'amenagement de Saint John, voulant
que lui soit accordee I'occasion de se presenter devant Ie conseil communal en reunion
privee, Ie 11 octobre 2005, afin qu'il puisse mettre a jour Ie conseil sur les travaux relatifs
au reamenagement de I'emplacement occupe par la Garde Cotiere, y compris les
evaluations de propositions afferentes, so it transmise au greffier communal pour qu'une
date de presentation so it fixee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.2 Saint John YMCA-YWCA - Aquatic Centre - Request to Present in
Committee of the Whole
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the letter from David R. Carling,
Working Group Chair requesting an opportunity to address a closed session of Common
Council to give an update on their progress and discuss property related negotiations be
referred to the Common Clerk to schedule a presentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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9.2 Demande rec;ue du centre aquatique du YMCA-YWCA de Saint John visant
a se presenter devant Ie Comite plenier
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de David
R. Carling, president du groupe de travail, voulant que lui soit accordee I'occasion de se
presenter devant Ie conseil communal en reunion privee afin qu'il puisse mettre a jour Ie
conseil sur les progres realises et discuter des negociations entreprises relatives aux
biens-fonds, so it transmise au greffier communal pour qu'une date de presentation soit
fixee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 30.
Common Clerk/greffier communal