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2005-12-19_Minutes--Procès-verbal 91-897 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN CITY HALL - DECEMBER 19, 2005 -7:00 P.M. present Deputy Mayor Hooton, and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White - and - 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 19 DECEMBRE 2005 a 19 H Sont presents: Le maire suppleant Hooton Les conseillers Chang, Chase, Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White et 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police; P. Woods, greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere communale adjointe. 1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer Deputy Mayor Hooton called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer. 1.1 Ouverture de la seance et priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire suppleant Hooton qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 1.2 Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on December 5, 2005, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal tenue Ie 5 decembre 2005 soit approuve. 91-898 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.3 Approval of Agenda On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of items 8.3(a), Business Improvement Levy By-law, and 9.2 Committee of the Whole Report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point nO 8.3a), Arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires et Ie point nO 9.2, Ie rapport du Comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 1.4 Members' Comments The Deputy Mayor and several Councillors commented on community events. 1.4 Commentaires presentes par les membres Le maire suppleant et plusieurs conseillers discutent de diverses activites communautaires. 4.1 (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 70 Thorne Avenue 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 located at 70 Thorne Ave., having an area of approximately 1 hectare, also identified as being PID Number 19869, from "B-2" General Business, to "SZ-12" Special Zone # 12 classification to permit a self storage warehouse facility as requested by ASC Commercial Leasing Ltd. 4.1 (b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 13, 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 70 Thorne Ave., having an area of approximately 1 hectare, also identified as being PID Number 19869, from "B-2" General Business, to "SZ-12" Special Zone # 12 classification. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with no one presenting. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 70 Thorne Ave., having an area of approximately 1 hectare, also identified as being PID Number 19869, from "B-2" General Business, to "SZ-12" Special Zone # 12 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". 91-899 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 70 Thorne Ave., having an area of approximately 1 hectare, also identified as being PID Number 19869, from "B-2" General Business, to "SZ-12" Special Zone # 12 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". 4.1a) Modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relatif au 70, avenue Thorne 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 situee au 70, avenue Thorne, d'une superficie d'environ un hectare, portant Ie NID 19869, afin de faire passer la classification de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a zone speciale nO 12 << SZ-12 >> pour permettre I'amenagement d'un entrepot libre- service, a la demande de I'entreprise ASC Commercial Leasing Ltd. 4.1 b) Rapport du 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 13 decembre 2005, au cours de 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 70, avenue Thorne, d'une superficie d'environ un hectare, et portant Ie NID 19869, afin de faire passer la classification de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> a zone speciale nO 12, << SZ-12 >>. 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 Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 70, avenue Thorne, d'une superficie d'environ un hectare et portant Ie NID 19869, en vue de la faire passer de zone commerciale generale<< B-2>> a zone speciale nO 12 << SZ-12 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 70, avenue Thorne, d'une superficie d'environ un hectare et portant Ie NID 19869, en vue de la faire passer de zone commerciale generale<< B-2>> a zone speciale nO 12 << SZ-12 >>, 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 >>. 91-900 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 4.2(a)(b) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive (Councillor Ferguson declared a conflict of interest and withdrew from the meeting.) The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment re-designating on Schedule 2-A of the Plan from Business Park to Service Corridor classification and proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located on the corner of McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532, from "B-2" General Business and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, to "SZ-5" Special Zone # 5 classification to permit a a new car dealership as requested by MSSI Holdings Inc. with a letter objecting to the proposed re-zoning. 4.2(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 13, 2005 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend approval as set out in the staff recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan from Business Park to Service Corridor classification and re-zone a parcel of land located on the corner of McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532, from "B-2" General Business and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, to "SZ-5" Special Zone # 5 classification with Section 39 conditions. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with Shelly Rinehart speaking on behalf of her father who lives in the area, advising that the developer and the residents have come to an agreement with regard to landscaping and distance between maple trees to be planted; that a body shop will be not be located on the premises, and that the access road on to Mountain View Drive will be for staff only. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the re-zoning with Dolan Leger of the Saturn Dealership advising that he is in agreement with the recommendations. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law" by re-designating on Schedule 2-A of the Plan a parcel of land located on the corner of McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 from Business Park to Service Corridor classification, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By- law". On motion of Councillor Court 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 Plan a parcel of land located on the corner of McAllister Drive and Mountain View Drive, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 from Business Park to Service Corridor classification, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-law" . 91-901 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning the same parcel of land, from "B-2" General Business and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, to "SZ-5" Special Zone # 5 classification with Section 39 conditions be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning the same parcel of land, from "B-2" General Business and "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, to "SZ-5" Special Zone # 5 classification with Section 39 conditions 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". (Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting.) 4.2a)b) Modifications proposees du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement aux promenades McAllister et Mountain View (Le conseiller Ferguson annonce qu'il est en conflit d'interets relativement ace sujet et quitte la reunion.) Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de modification du plan municipal visant a modifier a I'annexe 2-A dudit plan, la classification de la zone afin de la faire passer de zone de parc commercial a zone de corridor de service et au projet de modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au coin des promenades McAllister et Mountain View, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, portant les NID 55116966 et 55147532, afin de la faire passer de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone speciale nO 5 << SZ-5 >>, pour permettre I'amenagement d'une concession d'automobiles neuves, a la demande de I'entreprise MSSI Holdings Inc., et qu'une lettre d'opposition au rezonage propose a ete produite. 4.2c) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un exemplaire du rapport redige par Ie personnel d'urbanisme examine lors de la reunion tenue Ie 13 decembre 2005, au cours de 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 a la modification de la classification a I'annexe 2-A du plan afin de la faire passer de zone de parc commercial a zone de corridor de service et a la modification du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au coin des promenades McAllister et Mountain View, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, portant les NID 55116966 et 55147532, afin de faire passer la classification de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone speciale nO 5 << SZ-5 >>, conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39. Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition quant au rezonage et Shelly Rinehart prend la parole au nom de son pere, resident du quartier, et indique que Ie promoteur et les residents se sont entendus relativement a I'amenagement paysager et a la distance qui doit separer les erables qui sont prevus etre plantes, qu'aucun atelier de debosselage ne sera situe sur les lieux et que la voie d'acces a la promenade Mountain View ne sera emprunte que par Ie personnel. 91-902 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son soutien quant au rezonage et Dolan Leger, au nom de la concession Saturn, indique qu'il appuie lesdites recommandations. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan, la classification d'une parcelle de terrain situee au coin des promenades McAllister et Mountain View, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, portant les NID 55116966 et 55147532, afin de la faire passer de zone de parc commercial a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >> modifiant a I'annexe 2-A du plan, la classification d'une parcelle de terrain situee au coin des promenades McAllister et Mountain View, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, portant les NID 55116966 et 55147532, afin de la faire passer de zone de parc commercial a zone de corridor de service, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant la meme parcelle de terrain, afin de faire passer classification de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone speciale nO 5 << SZ-5 >> conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant la meme parcelle de terrain, afin de faire passer classification de zone commerciale generale << B-2 >> et de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone speciale nO 5 << SZ-5 >> conformement aux conditions prevues a I'article 39, 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 >>. (Le conseiller Ferguson se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 4.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 186 Queen Street West The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to add to the list of special zones and to re- zone a parcel of land located at 186 Queen Street West, having an area of 91-903 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 approximately 465 Square metres, also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone # 19 classification to permit a group care facility for homeless women within the existing building as requested by Homeless Womens' Shelter Services Inc. 4.3(b)(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee and Letter from Womens' Shelter Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at its December 13, 2005 meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend tabling of the application as set out in the staff recommendation, recommending that Common Council table the application to re-zone a parcel of land located at 185 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 Square metres, also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone # 19 classification. Consideration was also given to the letter from the Womens' Shelter requesting the proposed re-zoning be tabled. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the application to amend the "Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 185 Queen Street West, having an area of approximately 465 Square metres, also identified as being PID Number 365569, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential, to "SZ-19" Special Zone # 19 classification, be tabled until January 30,2006. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4.3a) Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement au 186, rue Queen Ouest Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la modification proposee de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant a ajouter a la liste des zones speciales et a rezoner une parcelle de terrain situee au 186, rue Queen Ouest, d'une superficie approximative de 465 metres carres et portant Ie NID 365569, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales<< R-2 >>a zone speciale nO 19<< SZ-19 >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement d'un centre de soins en groupe pour femmes sans-abri a I'interieur du batiment existant, a la demande de I'organisme Homeless Women's Shelter Services Inc. [services de refuge pour femmes sans-abri]. 4.3b)c) Rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme et lettre rec;ue du refuge pour femmes 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 13 decembre 2005, au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu de recommander Ie report de la demande, telle qu'elle est presentee dans les recommandations du personnel, voulant que Ie conseil communal procede au report de la demande visant Ie rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 185, rue Queen Ouest, d'une superficie approximative de 465 metres carres, et portant Ie NID 365569, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone speciale nO 19,<< SZ-19 >>. De plus, examen d'une lettre reyue du refuge pour femmes voulant que soit reporte Ie projet de rezonage. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la demande de modification de << l'Arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> visant a rezoner une parcelle de terrain situee au 185, rue Queen Ouest, d'une superficie approximative de 465 metres carres, portant Ie NID 365569, afin de faire passer la classification de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales<< R-2>> a zone speciale nO 19<< SZ-19 >>, so it reportee au 30 janvier 2006. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-904 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 5.1 Moving the Calais International Bridge Forward On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that as recommended by Councillor Farren, The City of Saint John send letters to the City of Calais, the Commissioner of the State of Maine Department of Transportation, the New Brunswick Minister of Transportation, area MLA's, the Canadian Transportation Minister and our local M.P. congratulating them for the progress achieved on the International Bridge project, an important first step to the future of our shared region's economy. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.1 Progres realises au chapitre du pont international de Calais Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie conseiller Farren, The City of Saint John expedie des lettres a la Ville de Calais, au Commissaire du ministere des Transports de I'etat du Maine, au ministre des Transports du Nouveau- Brunswick, aux deputes locaux, au ministre de Transports Canada et au depute local pour les feliciter des progres realises au chapitre du projet visant Ie pont international, une premiere etape importante pour I'economie commune future de notre region. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.2 Minimum Property By-law Enforcement Update On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor McGuire updating Council on progress made on minimum property by-law enforcement activities, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.2 Mise a jour relative a I'execution des dispositions de I'arrete relatif aux normes minimales regissant les residences Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre de mise a jour presentee par Ie conseiller McGuire relative aux progres realises visant les activites Iiees a I'execution des dispositions de I'arrete relatif aux normes minimales regissant les residences, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 5.3 Racism Conference On motion of Councillor Chang Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Chang with attached agenda from the Asian Canadian National Conference Against Racism II in which he participated, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5.3 Congres sur Ie racisme Proposition du conseiller Chang Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Chang accompagnee de I'ordre du jour du deuxieme congres national asiatique- canadien sur la lutte contre Ie racisme auquel il a participe, soit acceptee a titre informatif. 91-905 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.1 Section 39 Conditions and Enforcement On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager, Section 39 Conditions and Enforcement, tabled on December 5, 2005, be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager, Section 39 Conditions and Enforcement, be received for information. Referring to the City Manager's report, the Commissioner of Planning and Development spoke about raising the base standards of zoning noting that it may cause an increase in the number of applications for variances, and that the issue of insufficient resources for enforcement remains. The Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services noted that the wording on the Section 39 conditions could be more precise in some instances. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the recommendation by Councillor Court, that developers who are in non-compliance with Section 39 Conditions be subject to a security deposit on subsequent developments until they are compliant, be referred to the City Solicitor and City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that item 7.1, Section 39 Conditions and Enforcement, tabled on December 5, 2005, be brought forward and lifted from the table. Referring to his submitted report, the City Solicitor advised that if the conditions and terms are clear, they are enforceable. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the City Solicitor examine the list of Section 39 condition breaches in the Report from the City Manager and report back to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Deputy Mayor announced that the Local 771, Firefighters' collective agreement had been tabled at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole earlier this evening. 6.1 Conditions imposees par I'article 39 et execution Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general, intitule Conditions imposees par I'article 39 et execution, reporte lors de la reunion du 5 decembre 2005, so it examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-906 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general, intitule Conditions imposees par I'article 39 et execution, soit accepte a titre informatif. Se reportant au rapport presente par Ie directeur general, Ie commissaire des Services de I'urbanisme et du developpement se prononce sur la question visant a elever les normes minimales du zonage, indiquant qu'une augmentation des demandes de modification pourrait en resulter et qu'il existe toujours un probleme d'insuffisance de ressources destinees a I'execution. Le commissaire a la Construction et aux Services d'inspection indique que Ie libelle des conditions stipulees a I'article 39 devrait etre redige plus precisement dans certains cas. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la recommandation presentee par Ie conseiller Court, voulant que les promoteurs qui contreviennent aux dispositions de I'article 39 soient tenus de verser un depot de garantie sur les amenagements subsequents jusqu'au moment ou ils sont juges de nouveau en conformite, soit transmise a I'avocat municipal et au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que Ie point nO 7.1, Conditions imposees par I'article 39, et execution, reporte lors de la reunion du 5 decembre 2005, so it examine des maintenant. Se reportant au rapport qu'il a presente, I'avocat municipal affirme que lorsque les conditions et les modalites sont claires, elles sont passibles d'execution. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'avocat municipal etudie la liste des violations a I'encontre des conditions imposees par I'article 39 dressees dans Ie rapport du directeur general et qu'il adresse Ie compte rendu au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller ???? vote contre. Le maire suppleant declare que la question relative a la convention collective de la section locale 771 de l'Association des pompiers de Saint John a ete reportee lors de la reunion du Comite plenier plus tot en soiree. 6.2 City's General Insurance Tender On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council accept the insurance package, offered by Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. through the St. Paul and Marine Insurance Co., and approve payment as follows: Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. $908,928. (Insurance Premium) 45,000. (Agency Fee) Total $953,928. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-907 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 6.2 Soumission d'assurances lARD de la Ville Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil accepte I'offre d'assurances proposee par Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc., par I'entremise de St. Paul and Marine Insurance Co., et approuve Ie mode de paiement suivant : Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. 908928 $ (prime d'assurance) 45 000 (frais d'agence) Total 953 928 $ A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.3 Tender for Collection of Residential Solid Waste On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Mr. Dumpster Inc. for the establishment of a supply agreement for the collection of residential solid waste in the zones identified in the tender document and for a period from January 1, 2006 through to June 30, 2006, with an option to extend on a month to month basis for a maximum additional six-month term, be accepted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting) 6.3 Soumission pour la collecte des matieres usees solides residentielles Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur regional, la soumission presentee par I'entreprise Mr. Dumpster Inc., relative a I'elaboration d'une convention d'approvisionnement visant la collecte de matieres usees solides residentielles dans les zones determinees en vertu du document de soumission, pour une periode allant du 1 er janvier 2006 au 30 juin 2006, incluant une option de prorogation mensuelle automatique pour une duree additionnelle maximale de six mois, so it acceptee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la reunion.) 6.4 2005 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program Adjustments On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the revisions to the 2005 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program, as outlined in the submitted report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting) 6.4 Modifications apportees au programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2005 Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil approuve les ajustements au programme d'immobilisations relatif au fonds du reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2005, tel que Ie souligne Ie rapport presente. 91-908 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. (Le conseiller Ferguson se joint de nouveau a la reunion.) 6.5 Contract 2005-32 - Somerset Street Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2005-32 - Somerset Street Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Renewal and Storm Sewer Installation, be awarded to the low tenderer, Valley Excavation Ltd. at its tendered price of $816,147. 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 2005-32 relatif au renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et des egouts sanitaires et installation d'egouts pluviaux sur la rue Somerset Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie contrat nO 2005-32, relatif au renouvellement de la conduite d'eau principale et des egouts sanitaires et a I'installation des egouts pluviaux sur la rue Somerset, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Valley Excavation Ltd., au prix offert de 816 147 $, calcule a partir de quantites estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation contractuelle requise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.6 McAllister Wastewater Pumping Station - Electrical Service Repairs On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Chang RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the addition of the McAllister Wastewater Pumping Station - Electrical Service Repairs Project to the 2005 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund Capital Program in the amount of $75,000. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.6 Reparations effectuees au service electrique du poste de pompage des eaux usees de la promenade McAllister Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chang RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal approuve I'ajout du projet de reparations au systeme de distribution d'electricite du poste de pompage des eaux usees de la promenade McAllister au programme de fonds d'immobilisations relatif au service d'aqueduc et d'egouts pour 2005 au montant de 75 000 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.7 Scada - (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Upgrade Phase II - Propagation Study On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Crandall Engineering Ltd., for engineering and services to complete a radio propagation study be accepted, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 91-909 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.7 Phase II relative a la mise a niveau du systeme SCADA (systeme d'acquisition et de controle des donnees) visant I'etude de la propagation Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la proposition presentee par la firme Crandall Engineering Ltd., visant les services d'ingenierie relatifs a I'etude de la propagation radiophonique so it 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. 6.8 Historic Places Initiative - Properties Recommended for the Canadian Register of Historic Places On motion of Councillor McGuire Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Common Council of The City of Saint John list the following properties on The City of Saint John Local Register of Historic Places: 107 -113 Charlotte Street 169-173 Charlotte Street 119-121 Germain Street 123-125 Germain Street 145 Germain Street 147 Germain Street 157 -159 Germain Street 161-163-165 Germain Street 179 Germain Street 180 Germain Street 187 Germain Street 197 Germain Street 203-205 Germain Street 213 Germain Street 221 Germain Street 122-130 Germain Street 148-152-154 Germain Street 156 Germain Street 158 Germain Street 160 Germain Street 215 Germain Street 259-261 Germain Street 188 Germain Street 254 Germain Street 256 Germain Street 204 Germain Street 223 Germain Street 219 Germain Street 216 Germain Street 212 Germain Street 211 Germain Street 237 Germain Street 186 Germain Street 190 Germain Street 200 Germain Street 206 Germain Street 210 Germian Street 228 Germain Street 242-244 Germain Street 260 Germain Street 263 Germain Street 265-267 Germain Street 269-271 Germain Street 275 Germain Street 283-285 Germain Street 29 Horsfield Street 91 Prince William Street 92-96 Prince William Street 93 Prince William Street 97 Prince William Street 105-107 Prince William Street 115 Prince William Street 127-129 Prince William Street 167-173 Prince William Street 264 Prince William Street 8 Queen Square South 100 Water Street 62 Water Street And that the Council of The City of Saint John nominate the listed properties in The City of Saint John Register of Local Historic Places to the New Brunswick and Canadian Registry. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.8 Initiative des lieux historiques relative aux proprietes recommandees aux fins d'inscription au Repertoire canadien des lieux historiques Proposition du conseiller McGuire Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur 91-910 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 general, Ie conseil communal de The City of Saint John dresse la liste des proprietes suivantes dans Ie Repertoire des lieux historiques locaux de The City of Saint John: 107-113, rue Charlotte 169-173, rue Charlotte 119-121, rue Germain 123-125, rue Germain 145, rue Germain 147, rue Germain 157-159, rue Germain 161-163-165, rue Germain 179, rue Germain 180, rue Germain 187, rue Germain 197, rue Germain 203-205, rue Germain 213, rue Germain 221, rue Germain 122-130, rue Germain 148-152-154, rue Germain 156, rue Germain 158, rue Germain 160, rue Germain 215, rue Germain 259-261, rue Germain 188, rue Germain 254, rue Germain 256, rue Germain 204, rue Germain 223, rue Germain 219, rue Germain 216, rue Germain 212, rue Germain 211, rue Germain 237, rue Germain 186, rue Germain 190, rue Germain 200, rue Germain 206, rue Germain 210, rue Germain 228, rue Germain 242-244, rue Germain 260, rue Germain 263, rue Germain 265-267, rue Germain 269-271, rue Germain 275, rue Germain 283-285, rue Germain 29, rue Horsfield 91, rue Prince William 92-96, rue Prince William 93, rue Prince William 97, rue Prince William 105-107, rue Prince William 115, rue Prince William 127-129, rue Prince William 167-173, rue Prince William 264, rue Prince William 8, place Queen Sud 100, rue Water 62, rue Water Que Ie conseil de The City of Saint John propose les proprietes figurant au repertoire des historiques locaux de The City of Saint John au Repertoire du Nouveau-Brunswick et au Repertoire canadien. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.9 Lease of Space - Baleman's Produce - City Market On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, 1. The City of Saint John lease Stall "B", associated bench space, cooler space and mezzanine office space in the City Market to Robert Baleman upon the terms and conditions set out in the draft lease submitted with M&C #2005-380; and further that City staff be given direction to make the necessary alterations in the draft Lease submitted, secure the Lessor's signature and forward the Lease to the City for execution by the Mayor and Common Clerk with execution by the City to be contingent upon the City's first obtaining a written surrender of any and all leasehold interests currently existing in the space identified in the proposed Lease. 2. Common Council give first and second reading to an amendment of the "City Market By-Law" whereby Section 5(2) is amended to add the following Section 5(2)(h), Section 5(2)(i) Stall "B" with associated stall and cooler space; and 3. Further that the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the lease once the amendment is enacted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-911 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 6.9 Location d'espaces au Marche municipal par I'entreprise Baleman's Produce Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John procede a la location de I'etal << B >>, du banc connexe, de I'espace reservee a la refrigeration, et de I'espace de bureaux situes au rez-de- chaussee du Marche municipal, a Robert Baleman, conformement aux modalites et conditions precisees dans Ie projet de bail accompagne par Ie contrat nO M/C 2005-380; de plus, que les employes municipaux soient charges de rediger les modifications necessaires au projet de bail presente, de s'assurer de la signature du locateur et de I'expedition du bail a la Ville aux fins de signature par Ie maire et Ie greffier, telle signature etant assujettie a I'obtention par la Ville d'une resignation par ecrit relative a I'abandon de tout droit sur les biens-fonds en vigueur a I'heure actuelle visant les lieux precises dans Ie bail prevu; 2. Ie conseil communal procede aux premiere et deuxieme lectures de la modification de I'arrete concernant Ie marche de The City of Saint John, modifiant I'article 5(2) afin d'inserer les articles 5(2)h) et 5(2)i), Etal << B >>, Y compris les espaces connexes, et les espaces reserves a la refrigeration; 3. de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal procedent a la signature du bail a la suite de I'adoption de la modification. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.10 Lease of Space - Howard's Convenience - The City Market On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, 1. The City of Saint John lease space known as Howard's Convenience, off Charlotte St. in the City Market, to RN.L. Blanchard Ltd. upon the terms and conditions set out in the draft lease submitted with M&C #2005-379; and further that City staff be given direction to make the necessary alterations in the draft Lease attached, secure the Lessor's signature/corporate seal and forward the lease to the City for execution by the Mayor and Common Clerk and; 2. Further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.10 Location d'espace a I'entreprise Howard's Convenience au Marche municipal Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John procede a la location de I'espace connu sous Ie nom de Howard's Convenience, donnant sur la rue Charlotte, au marche municipal, a I'entreprise RN.L. Blanchard Ltd., conformement aux modalites et conditions stipulees au projet de bail accompagnee du contrat nO M/C 2005-379; de plus, que les employes municipaux soient charges de rediger les modifications necessaires au projet de bail presente, de s'assurer de la signature du locateur, de I'apposition du sceau de I'entreprise et de I'expedition dudit bail a la Ville aux fins de signature par Ie maire et Ie greffier communal; 2. que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer ledit bail. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-912 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 6.11 Lease of Land to Mega Enterprises Inc. - 154 Germain Street West On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, 1. Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps required to achieve vacant possession of its lands located at 154 Germain Street West, PID Number 368100. 2. Council direct the appropriate staff to ensure that a fence is erected between its property at 154 Germain Street West and the adjacent lands owned by Mega Enterprises Inc. On motion of Councillor Tait Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the issue of the Lease of Land to Mega Enterprises Inc., 154 Germain Street West be tabled. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the City Manager explore the possibility of an arrangement that would realize a relocation of the business. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.11 Location d'un bien-fonds situe au 154, rue Germain Ouest a I'entreprise Mega Enterprises Inc. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. Ie conseil autorise I'avocat municipal a entreprendre les demarches necessaires afin de prendre libre possession des biens-fonds appartenant a la Ville situes au 154, rue Germain Ouest, portant Ie NID 368100; 2. Ie conseil charge les employes adequats de s'assurer qu'une cloture so it erigee entre les biens-fonds appartenant a la Ville situes au 154, rue Germain Ouest et les biens-fonds attenants appartenant a I'entreprise Mega Enterprises Inc. Proposition du conseiller Tait Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase RESOLU que la question relative a location de biens-fonds a I'entreprise Mega Enterprises Inc., situes au 154, rue Germain Ouest so it reportee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition visant a reporter I'examen de cette question est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie directeur general etudie la possibilite de conclure un arrangement visant a demenager I'entreprise. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-913 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 6.12 Pay & Display Parking Machines - Purchase of Machines for Water Street On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the purchase of six (6) Pay n' Display Parking machines from Precise Parklink Inc. at a cost of $100,740. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.12 Acquisition de systemes de paiement a console d'affichage pour la rue Water Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal autorise I'acquisition de six (6) systemes de paiement a console d'affichage de I'entreprise Precise Parklink Inc., pour la somme de 100740 $. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.13 Public Hearing Dates - 411 Ellerdale St., 1169 Manawagonish Rd. and 660 Rothesay Avenue On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council schedule the Public Hearings for the re-zoning and Section 39 applications of Brian Johnson, 411 Ellerdale Street, Maurice Eldridge and Anne Marie Devereaux, 1169 Manawagonish Road, and Jeffrey Investments Ltd., 660 Rothesay Avenue, for Monday, January 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.13 Dates d'audiences publiques relatives au 411, rue Ellerdale, au 1169, chemin Manawagonish et au 660, avenue Rothesay Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie conseil communal fixe les dates d'audiences publiques relatives aux demandes de rezonage et de modification des conditions imposees par I'article 39, deposees par Brian Johnson, visant Ie 411, rue Ellerdale, par Maurice Eldridge et Anne Marie Devereaux, visant Ie 1169, chemin Manawagonish et par I'entreprise Jeffrey Investments Ltd., visant Ie 660, avenue Rothesay, au lundi 16 janvier 2006 a 19 h dans la salle du conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.14 Authorization of Application for Municipal Plan Amendment/Re-zoning & Stop-up & Closure of Poplar St., Walnut St., Eastmount Cres., Amherst St., Windsor St., Woodland St., Elmwood Ave., Ashland Ave., and portion of Rockwood Ave. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, 1. Common Council direct the Common Clerk to publish notice of Council's intention to consider the passing of a by-law to stop-up and close Poplar Street, Walnut Street, Eastmount Crescent, Amherst Street, Windsor Street, Woodland Street, Elmwood Avenue, Ashland Avenue and a 3,447 square metre :t portion of Rockwood Avenue, as generally shown on the submitted plan. 2. Common Council authorize the Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning application of Horizon Management Limited with respect to the affected portions of 91-914 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Poplar Street, Walnut Street, Eastmount Crescent, Amherst Street, Windsor Street, Woodland Street, Elmwood Avenue, Ashland Avenue and a portion of Rockwood Avenue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.14 Autorisation relative a la demande de modification du plan municipal et du zonage en vue de la fermeture et du barrage des rues Poplar, Walnut, Amherst, Windsor et Woodland, du croissant Eastmount, des avenues Elmwood et Ashland ainsi que d'un tronc;on de I'avenue Rockwood Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. Ie conseil communal charge Ie greffier communal de publier un avis relatif a I'intention du conseil voulant que soit etudiee I'adoption d'un arrete visant a fermer et a barrer les rues Poplar, Walnut, Amherst, Windsor, Woodland, Ie croissant Eastmount et les avenues Elmwood, Ashland et un tronyon de I'avenue Rockwood, d'une superficie approximative de 3 447 metres carres, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan presente; 2. Ie conseil communal autorise la demande de modification du plan municipal et du zonage presentee par I'entreprise Horizon Management Limited, relativement aux tronyons touches des rues Poplar, Walnut, Amherst, Windsor, Woodland, du croissant Eastmount et des avenues Elmwood, Ashland et un tronyon de I'avenue Rockwood. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6.15 Community Cruise Planning On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the item, Community Cruise Planning, tabled at the December 5, 2005 meeting, be lifted from the table. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the report outlining the cruise market planning and co-ordination in Saint John, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.15 Planification des activites liees aux croisieres Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie point relatif aux activites Iiees aux croisieres, reporte lors de la reunion du 5 decembre 2005, soit examine des maintenant. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, Ie rapport relatif aux activites de planification et d'organisation visant Ie marche de la croisiere dans Saint John, soit accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-915 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 6.16 Sale of 70-72 Queen Street On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, 1. The City of Saint John sell 70-72 Queen Street (PID Numbers 3376 and 3384) to the South City Housing Co-operative for $8,800. (plus HST, if applicable) on or before March 31,2006; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents required to finalized this transaction, and 2. The City owned playground equipment contained on the subject property be removed on or before the property is to be transferred to South City Housing Co- operative. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6.16 Vente du bien-fonds situe au 70-72, rue Queen Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general : 1. The City of Saint John procede a la vente du bien-fonds situe au 70-72, rue Queen (NID 3376 et 3384) a South City Housing Co-operative, pour la somme de 8 800 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant) au plus tard Ie 31 mars 2006; que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute documentation exigee afin de conclure ladite transaction; 2. la Ville retire son materiel de terrains de jeux situe sur ledit bien-fonds avant la date de cession du bien-fonds a South City Housing Co-operative. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7,1 Section 39 Conditions and Enforcement See item 6.1. 7.1 Conditions imposees par I'article 39 et execution Voir Ie point numero 6.1. 8.1 Zoning By-law Amendment - 3rd Reading On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110, The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" in both official languages, including new zoning maps and updated references to current legislation, and including specific changes outlined in the proposed by-law, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 110, The Zoning By- law of The City of Saint John". 8.1 Troisieme lecture de la modification relative a I'arrete sur Ie zonage Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 110, I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> dans les deux langues officielles, y compris de nouvelles cartes de zonage et des mises a jour de renvois relatifs a la legislation en vigueur, et comprenant des modifications precises soulignees dans Ie 91-916 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 projet d'arrete, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit 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 nO C. P. 110, I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. 8.2 Subdivision By-law - 3rd Reading On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 121, A By-law to Regulate the Subdivision of Land within the City of Saint John" in both official languages, including minor wording changes that reflect modern- day references to current legislation as outlined in the submitted by-law, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 121, A By-law to Regulate the Subdivision of Land within the City of Saint John". 8.2 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant Ie lotissement Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 121, un arrete visant a reglementer Ie lotissement des terrains dans The City of Saint John >> redige dans les deux langues officielles, y compris des modifications mineures au libelle, refletant des mises a jour de renvois relatifs a la legislation en vigueur comme Ie decrit I'arrete presente, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit 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 nO C. P. 121, un arrete visant a reglementer Ie lotissement des terrains dans The City of Saint John >>. 8.3 Uptown Saint John - 2006 Budget 8.3(a) Business Improvement Levy By-law The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising is complete with regard to the Business Improvement Area Levy; that there were no objections received, and that the amount of $0.16 per $100. of assessment for 2006 is the same as last year. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as requested by the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc., Common Council approve the submitted 2006 budget for the Business Improvement Area as follows: REVENUE Business Improvement Area Levy Employment Grants Bad Debts Recovered Environmental Trust Fund Grant $233,650 4,500 2,000 20,000 15,000 69,500 38,500 1,000 $384,150 Capital Interest Urban Development Festivals and Events Co-operative Marketing Campaigns Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue EXPENDITURES Waterfront Development Urban Design and Planning Marketing Festivals and Events Uptown Development Communications Program Delivery Annual Meeting and Awards Operations Non-Recoverable Total Expenditures 91-917 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 $ 15,000 20,000 49,500 61,400 10,000 5,300 8,200 5,000 206,750 3,000 $384,150 The proposed levy to be imposed on non-residential property within the designated business improvement area is 16 cents per $100.00 of assessment for 2006. Pursuant to the Business Improvement Areas Act the said proposed budget shall not be approved if objections in writing are filed with the undersigned not later than December 14, 2005 jointly or independently by one-third or more of all non-residential users or by non-residential users who would together be liable to pay one-third or more of the amount to be raised by a levy. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-2, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law", be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-2, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law". On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA- 2, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law", be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "By-law Number BIA-2, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law". 8.3 Presentation du budget de 2006 de Uptown Saint John 8.3a) Arrete sur la taxe d'amelioration des affaires Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la taxe d'amelioration des affaires; qu'aucune objection n'a ete sou levee et que Ie montant de 0,16 $ par tranche de 100 $ d'evaluation pour 2006 demeure Ie meme que I'an passe. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU qu'en vertu de la demande du conseil d'administration de Uptown Saint John Inc., Ie conseil communal approuve Ie budget de 2006 relatif a la zone d'amelioration des affaires, comme suit: RECETTES Taxe sur la zone d'amelioration des affaires Subventions a I'emploi Recouvrement de mauvaises creances Subventions du fonds en fiducie pour I'environnement 233 650 $ 4500 2000 20 000 91-918 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Droit au capital - Amenagement urbain Festivals et evenements Campagnes de mercatique symbiotique Recettes diverses Recettes totales DEPENSES Amenagement portuaire Planification et amenagement urbain Marketing Festivals et evenements Amenagement du centre-vi lie Communications Realisation de programmes Assemblee annuelle et prix Immobilisations Depenses non recouvrables Depenses totales 15 000 69 500 38 500 1 000 384150 $ 15 000 $ 20 000 49 500 61 400 1 0 000 5300 8200 5000 206 750 3000 384150 $ La taxe prevue sur les biens-fonds non residentiels situes dans la zone d'amelioration des affaires designee sera de 0,16 $ par tranche de 100 $ d'evaluation pour I'an 2006. En vertu de la Loi sur les zones d'amelioration des affaires, Ie budget prevu ne do it pas etre approuve si des objections par ecrit sont deposees au soussigne au plus tard Ie 14 decembre 2005, conjointement ou independamment, par un tiers ou plus de tous les utilisateurs non residentiels ou par un groupe d'utilisateurs non residentiels qui seraient responsables de payer un tiers ou plus du montant a prelever au moyen d'une taxe. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO BIA-2, modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO BIA-2, modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >>. Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO BIA-2, modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO BIA-2, modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >>. 8.4 Street Closing - Millidge Avenue - 3rd Reading On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court 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 stopping up and closing a portion of Millidge Avenue, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-919 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 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 White Seconded by Councillor Court 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 stopping up and closing a portion of Millidge Avenue, 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 The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John". 8.4 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la fermeture de I'avenue Millidge Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court 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 fermeture d'un tronyon de I'avenue Millidge, fasse I'objet d'une lecture. 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 White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court 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 fermeture et au barrage d'un tronyon de I'avenue Millidge, 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 la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John >>. 8.5 Translated By-laws (a) Traffic By-law On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number MV-10, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973 and Amendments Thereto", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number MV-10, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973 and Amendments Thereto". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number MV-10, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973 and Amendments Thereto", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-920 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number MV-10, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John Made Under the Authority of the Motor Vehicle Act 1973 and Amendments Thereto". (b) Development Scheme By-law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-12, Development Scheme By-law", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-12, Development Scheme By-law". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-12, Development Scheme By-law", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-12, Development Scheme By-law". (c) Street Closing By-law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of Section 186A of the Municipalities Act 1966 and Amendments thereto", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of Section 186A of the Municipalities Act 1966 and Amendments thereto" . On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of Section 186A of the Municipalities Act 1966 and Amendments thereto", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-23, A By-law Respecting the Stopping Up and Closing of Highways in The City of Saint John Made under the Authority of Section 186A of the Municipalities Act 1966 and Amendments thereto". (d) Plumbing By-law On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PI-1, A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-921 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PI-1, A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PI-1, A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number PI-1, A By-law Respecting the Plumbing Trade and Master Plumbers". (e) Solid Waste By-law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-2, A By-law for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in The City of Saint John", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-2, A By-law for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-2, A By-law for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in The City of Saint John", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number M-2, A By-law for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in The City of Saint John". (f) Fireworks By-law On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-5, A law for the Sale of Fireworks in The City of Saint John", related to translation, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-5, A law for the Sale of Fireworks in The City of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-5, A law for the Sale of Fireworks in The City of Saint John", related to translation, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C-5, A law for the Sale of Fireworks in The City of Saint John". 91-922 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 8.5 Arretes municipaux bilingues a) Arrete concernant la circulation Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO MV-1 0 concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement ala traduction, 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 nO MV-1 0 concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO MV-1 0 concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi surles vehicules a moteur(1973) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement ala traduction, 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 nO MV-1 0 concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>. b) Arrete relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO CP-12 relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>, relativement a la traduction, 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 nO CP-12 relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO CP-12 relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>, relativement a la traduction, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO CP-12 relatif au projet d'amenagement municipal >>. c) Arrete concernant la fermeture de routes Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de I'article 186A de la Loi surles municipalites (1966) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement a la traduction, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-923 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de I'article 186A de la Loi surles municipalites (1966) et modifications afferentes >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de I'article 186A de la Loi surles municipalites (1966) et modifications afferentes >>, relativement a la traduction, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-23 concernant la fermeture et Ie barrage de routes dans The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de I'article 186A de la Loi surles municipalites (1966) et modifications afferentes >>. d) Arrete sur la plomberie Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO PI-1 relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >> relativement a la traduction, 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 nO PI-1, relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO PI-1 relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >> relativement a la traduction, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO PI-1, relatif au metier de plombier et aux maltres-plombiers >>. e) Arrete sur les matieres usees solides Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-2, visant I'entreposage, la collecte et I'elimination des matieres usees soli des dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la traduction, 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 nO M-2, visant I'entreposage, la collecte et I'elimination des matieres usees solides dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-2, visant I'entreposage, la collecte et I'elimination des dechets solides dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la traduction, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO M-2, visant I'entreposage, la collecte et I'elimination des matieres usees solides dans The City of Saint John >>. 91-924 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 f) Arrete concernant les feux d'artifice Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-5, concernant la vente de feux d'artifice dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la traduction, 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 nO C-5 concernant la vente de feux d'artifice dans The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C-5, concernant la vente de feux d'artifice dans The City of Saint John >>, relativement a la traduction, 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 nO C-5 concernant la vente de feux d'artifice dans The City of Saint John >>. 8.6 Translated By-laws - First Readings (a) Preservation Review By-law On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number HP-1 Saint John Preservation Areas By-law" related to translation, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number HP-1 Saint John Preservation Areas By-law". (b) Municipal Plan By-law On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-105, Municipal Plan By-law" related to translation, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time by title the by-law entitled, "By-law Number CP-105, Municipal Plan By- law". 8.6 Premieres lectures des arretes traduits : a) Arrete concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO HP-1 concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine de The City of Saint John >>, relativement ala traduction, 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 nO HP-1 concernant la sauvegarde du patrimoine de The City of Saint John >>. 91-925 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 b) Arrete concernant Ie plan d'amenagement municipal Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO CP-105 relatif au plan d'amenagement municipal >>, relativement a la traduction, 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 nO CP-1 05 relatif au plan d'amenagement municipal >>. 9.1 Industrial Park Capital Project 2005 - Alloy Drive Extension On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that The City of Saint John transfer $145,918.30 (plus HST if applicable) from the 2005 Industrial Park Capital Budget to Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. to finalize the cost sharing of Alloy Drive Extension. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9.1 Projet d'immobilisations de 2005 relatif au pare industriel visant Ie prolongement de la promenade Alloy Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que The City of Saint John transfere la somme de 145918,30 $ (TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant) du budget d'immobilisations de 2005 relatif au parc industriel a I'entreprise Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd., afin de conclure I'entente de partage des couts relative au prolongement de la promenade Alloy. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9.2 Committee of the Whole Report The Deputy Mayor reported from the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 17, 2005 regarding the Committee's recommendation that Council engage Morneau Sobeco to advise on proposed next steps to be taken on the issue of the Pension Plan. Councillor Ferguson commented on newspaper articles regarding long term disabilities approved under the City's Pension Plan. (Councillors Tait and Titus withdrew from the meeting at the beginning of Councillor Ferguson remarks.) On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that a third party specialist be engaged to thoroughly review the treatment of The City of Saint John's Pension Plan disability claims. The City Manager and the Commissioner of Finance assured Council that the Pension Board has engaged independent third party expertise to analyze and make recommendations on the issue of disability claims. The Common Clerk suggested that Council consider hearing from the Pension Board. Question being taken, the motion was defeated, with Deputy Mayor Hooton, Councillors White, Chase, Chang and McGuire voting 'nay'. On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the City Manager provide formal and complete information on the last major employee buy-outs and their effect on the 91-926 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 liability of the Pension Plan, the operational budget and the water utility budget including the conditions at the time of the buy-outs and the reasons and the amounts awarded. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors McGuire and White voting 'nay'. On motion of Councillor Farren Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that Council request the Mayor, with the assistance of the City Manager and/or Commissioner of Finance, engage the Actuary, Morneau Sobeco, to prepare an independent professional report complete with recommendations as to the steps Council must take to: a) ensure that its actions are consistent with the legislative requirements b) minimize the effects of the Going Concern Deficit on the taxpayers of this community c) should there be a conflict between (a) and (b) to propose any necessary changes to plan d) propose changes to the Plan that will reduce or possibly eliminate the risks of future deficiencies in the Plan being borne by the taxpayers of this Community, and that they provide advice, regarding the proposal made by the Province and referenced in the City Manager's report, Pension Deficit/2006 Operating Budget (A Second Draft), dated December 16, 2005. Councillor Court proposed a motion which was not seconded, that the engagement of the Acturary as described in the motion above be tabled until Council hears from the Pension Board. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillors Court, Farren and Ferguson voting 'nay'. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that Council request assistance from the province if possible to borrow $12.3 million to fund the shortfall in the Pension Plan for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006, and if not with the help of the province, then borrow on its own, with the repayments being part of the operating budget. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Ferguson voting 'nay'. 9.2 Rapport du comite plenier Le maire suppleant fait Ie compte rendu de la reunion du Comite plenier tenue Ie 17 decembre 2005 relativement a la recommandation formulee par Ie comite voulant que Ie conseil engage les services de Morneau Sobeco afin de I'aviser des prochaines demarches qui devraient etre entreprises sur la question du regime de retraite. Le conseiller Ferguson mentionne des articles de presse relatifs a des cas d'invalidite a long terme autorises en vertu du regime de retraite de la Ville. (Les conseillers Tait et Titus quittent la reunion lorsque Ie conseiller Ferguson amorce ses commentaires.) Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU qu'un tiers expert soit retenu pour effectuer une verification approfondie du traitement des reclamations d'invalidite deposees a I'encontre du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John. Le directeur general et Ie commissaire aux finances assurent Ie conseil que ledit conseil d'administration du regime de retraite a retenu les services d'un tiers expert independant afin d'analyser et de formuler ses recommandations sur la question des reclamations d'invalidite. Le greffier communal suggere que Ie conseil communal consulte ledit conseil d'administration du regime de retraite. 91-927 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. Le maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers White, Chase, Chang et McGuire votent contre. Proposition du conseiller Ferguson Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court RESOLU que Ie directeur general presente formellement des renseignements detailles relatifs aux dernieres indemnites importantes pour depart volontaire versees aux employes et les incidences de ces dernieres sur les obligations en vertu du regime de retraite, du budget d'immobilisations et du budget du reseau d'aqueduc, y compris les modalites en vigueur au moment du versement des indemnites, les justifications et les montants verses. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers McGuire et White votent contre. Proposition du conseiller Farren Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que Ie conseil demande au maire, assiste du directeur general ou du Commissaire aux finances, de retenir les services des actuaires Morneau Sobeco, pour rediger un rapport professionnel independant comprenant des recommandations relatives aux demarches que do it entreprendre Ie conseil pour realiser ce qui suit: a) s'assurer que ses actes sont conformes aux exigences legislatives; b) minimiser les effets d'un deficit chronique impute aux contribuables de cette collectivite; c) dans Ie cas d'un conflit entre les points a) et b) susmentionnes, proposer toute modifications necessaire au regime; d) proposer des modifications au regime visant a reduire ou a eliminer les risques et les carences assumes par les contribuables de cette collectivite, relativement au regime; prodiguer des conseils relatifs a la proposition presentee par la Province, telle qu'elle est mention nee dans Ie rapport du directeur general intitule Deficit du regime relatif au budget d'exploitation de 2006 (ebauche nO 2), date du 16 decembre 2005. Le conseiller Court propose une motion, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant que I'embauche des actuaires, tel qu'il est decrit dans la motion susmentionnee, soit reporte pour permettre au conseil de consulter Ie conseil d'administration du regime de retraite. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Court, Farren et Ferguson votent contre. Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que Ie conseil demande I'aide de la Province, si possible, en vue d'emprunter la somme de 12,3 millions de dollars afin de subventionner Ie deficit du regime de retraite pour les annees 2004, 2005 et 2006 et, si ce n'est pas possible, avec I'aide de la Province, que Ie conseill'emprunte directement, et que les remboursements soient inclus au budget d'exploitation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Ferguson vote contre. 10.1 Letter of Thanks from Saint John Board of Trade Regarding Secondary Road for Red Head On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade commending Council for its decision to build a secondary road to Red Head, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 91-928 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 10.1 Lettre de remerciements de la chambre de commerce de Saint John concernant la voie d'acces secondaire Red Head Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller White RESOLU que la lettre reyue de la chambre de commerce de Saint John felicitant Ie conseil de la decision prise relative a la construction d'une voie secondaire en direction de la region de Red Head, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.2 Letter from Citizens Objecting to Proposed Pipeline Through Rockwood Park On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letters from citizens objecting to the proposed pipeline through Rockwood Park, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Chase Whereas the New Brunswick Provincial Government and Premier Lord have stated that they respect the will of duly elected municipal governments; and whereas the Mayor and Council of The City of Saint John have expressed their opposition to a natural gas pipeline through Rockwood Park and have stated moreover, that they prefer a route under the Bay of Fundy from the LNG plant to the area of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park; therefore be it resolved that Council call upon the Provincial Government and request that they too express their opposition to the pipeline route through the Park directly to the National Energy Board expressing their support instead for the underwater route. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.2 Lettre rec;ue des citoyens s'opposant a I'installation d'un pipeline au travers du pare Rockwood Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reyue des citoyens, s'opposant a I'installation d'un pipeline au travers du parc Rockwood, soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase Attendu que Ie gouvernement provincial du Nouveau-Brunswick et Ie premier ministre Lord ont affirme qu'ils respectent la volonte des gouvernement municipaux dument elus; et attendu que Ie maire et Ie conseil de The City of Saint John ont exprime leur opposition a I'installation d'un pipeline de gaz naturel au travers du parc Rockwood et ont affirme, en outre, qu'ils preferent une voie souterraine dans la Baie de Fundy provenant du terminal de gaz naturelliquefie jusqu'a I'emplacement du parc industriel Spruce Lake; par consequent, qu'il soit resolu que Ie conseil fasse appel au gouvernement provincial pour que ce dernier exprime egalement son opposition au trace du pipeline au travers du parc, directement a l'Office national de I'energie, et qu'il exprime plutot son appui au trace souterrain. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 91-929 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 10.3 Preserve Bald Hill Concerned Citizens Group Regarding Blasting On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ferguson RESOLVED that the letter from Preserve Bald Hill Concerned Citizens Group regarding blasting at Bald Hill, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.3 Groupe de citoyens preoccupes par la preservation de Bald Hill concernant Ie dynamitage Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson RESOLU que la lettre reyue du groupe de citoyens preoccupes par la preservation de Bald Hill, concernant les travaux de dynamitage sur Bald Hill, so it transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.4 Jazz and Blues Festival (Salty Jam) On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the patron support proposal from Chris Murdoch, representing Salty Jam, Saint John's Festival of Music be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.4 Festival de jazz et de blues (Salty Jam) Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que la proposition relative au patronage presentee par Chris Murdoch, au nom de Salty Jam, Ie festival de musique de Saint John, soit transmise au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.5 Letters from South End Citizens Regarding Blue Bins On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that the letters from South End citizens regarding the location of the blue bins, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.5 Lettres rec;ues des citoyens du quartier sud concernant les bacs bleus Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren RESOLU que les lettres reyues des citoyens du quartier sud concernant I'emplacement des bacs bleus, soient acceptees a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10.6 Letter from Salvation Army Thanking Firefighters On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the letter from Louisa Burton, Social Services Ministries Coordinator for the Salvation Army thanking the men and 91-930 COMMON COUNCIUCONsEIL COMMUNAL DECEMBER 19, 2005/Le 19 DECEMBRE 2005 women of the Saint John Fire Department for manning the Christmas kettles the last Saturday in December, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10.6 Lettre provenant de l'Armee du Salut dans laquelle on remercie les pompiers Proposition du conseiller White Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Louisa Burton, coordonnatrice des ministeres de services sociaux de l'Armee du Salut, dans laquelle elle remercie les hommes et les femmes du service d'incendie de Saint John d'avoir fait tinter la marmite Ie dernier samedi du mois de decembre, so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire suppleant declare que la seance est levee a 22 h. Common Clerk/greffier communal